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p. 8 Taking care of business For 20 years, Asheville-based Mountain BizWorks has made local-business dreams a reality, with classes, loans, networking and other services. Here’s the history of the organization that has launched hundreds of businesses.

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letters Keep government out of URTV Just a question here, folks. What in the world are the city of Asheville and Buncombe County doing authorizing funding for URTV in the first place? If URTV is funded by special charges on Charter Cable TV bills, it seems to me that 1) Charter would have more say about this, and 2) the people who pay their Charter bill every month should have the most say! We have too much government intervention in private affairs and the marketplace. Local TV is for local people, not the government. — Betty Jackson Asheville

Bele Chere felt safer Last year, I submitted a letter about the protesters in Pritchard Park during Bele Chere — about how I and many festivalgoers felt unsafe due to the lack of control over the crowd. I was very pleased to see how the city handled things this year. I don’t feel as if we should infringe on protesters’ freedoms of speech. However, I liked the choice to put vendors in the area rather than having them congregating all together in Pritchard Park. It felt safe and more like a family-friendly event. Many thanks to the Asheville City Council members. — K. Bailey Asheville

Where Bele Chere missed the boat I am a new resident to Asheville, and the 2009 Bele Chere was my first of many to come. To the organizers, I thank you for putting on a great festival with amazing musical performances. Although I thoroughly enjoyed this year’s event, I was a little disappointed with a few aspects. I have come to expect more out of an Asheville city event and that is why I am writing this letter — because I expect more from Asheville. First, the lack of stations to refill a water bottle was a serious oversight. The amount of waste that plastic water bottles produce is outrageous. For a progressive, green city such as Asheville, not supplying these refill stations was the biggest betrayal of our community’s spirit. Please consider adding water-bottle refill stations at next year’s festival. I would even be willing to pay $1 for the service although I strongly recommend providing it for free. Second, at most Asheville city events, such as Downtown After 5, there are trash, recycling and compost bins. There were no compost bins at Bele Chere, which is another betrayal of our community’s spirit. There also needed to be more recycling bins, and I hope next year the citizens of Asheville will be able to compost at Bele Chere.

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Finally, there was no area in which to park bicycles. With a city full of bicyclists, this again was a major oversight. Many residents of Asheville get around by bicycle, which is a positive thing; not to have a designated area for bike parking sends a negative message to our residents and also to visitors. Bele Chere should be a promotion of what makes Asheville such a unique place to live. The opportunity to display this uniqueness to visitors was not taken advantage of at Bele Chere. Please make the values of the community more prevalent in next year’s festival. I am looking forward to Bele Chere 2010. Thank you for all of your hard work. — Karen Walters Asheville

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Hooray for Skinny Legs and All I want to help spread the word about the young and amazing band Skinny Legs and All. I and many others who heard them perform on Sunday at the stage on Biltmore Avenue were awe struck with their incredible performance. These kids range in age from 14 to 19 but are as professional and well-practiced as many much more seasoned performers. They are all very talented, confident and obviously proud of their work, and their stage presence reflects that. They do incredible renditions of blues, funk and soul classics, as well as their original work that several of the members have written. Find out more about them and their performance schedule, and listen to some of their music at www.skinnylegsandall.com. Asheville has lots of great talent, and these amazing young folks are well worth keeping an eye on! As far as I am concerned, they were the headliners of Bele Chere this year! — Chuck Brown Asheville

Had it with Asheville Transit For the seventh time since I have lived in Asheville, the Asheville Transit System has been unable to get me to a job, resulting in my being unemployed again. This time it was Bele Chere that did it. The first day of Bele Chere, buses seemed to be mysteriously cancelled, with no reason given. None of those running appeared to be on time. … I have never seen such ill planning in my entire life. [M]y main focus in this letter is to ask why the Transit Commission is not addressing correcting the most important aspect of having a transit system — buses leaving on time and getting people to their destinations. The Monday after Bele Chere, one run I personally needed to catch was so late (by 45 minutes) that that run was skipped for the

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extra buses sitting in waiting at the station to leave precisely on time to cover when a bus is late? Those buses could be rotated throughout the day, and buses could leave on time. According to the budget, millions of dollars are there to pay for it — easily. Why is this simple, common-sense solution not in place? The only answer I can think of is that the money for new buses is not actually there and these buses can’t be purchased. So, is this indeed the case? What can be done to implore and ensure the Commission addresses and solves these and other issues while the transition to the new routes is occurring? — Keef Robert Asheville

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by Margaret Williams If it weren’t for Mountain BizWorks, Monte’s Sub Shop co-owner Daniel Ruiz says he wouldn’t be in business today. That’s a sentiment shared by many of the 3,000-plus alumni who’ve received loans, taken courses, attended workshops and received technical assistance through the organization since its founding, 20 years ago, as the Mountain Microenterprise Fund. A lot of those graduates run small businesses, typically employing only a handful of people. Collectively, however, they pump some $50 million into the local economy each year, the nonprofit estimates. “In this region, Mountain BizWorks matters,” declares Shaw Canale, the new chief executive. (The group’s name was updated in 2007.) Ruiz agrees. About a year ago, he and his wife, Monique (aka “Monte”), received a BizWorks startup loan that paid for equipment and renovations at the Hendersonville restaurant. “That’s the only way we would have gotten funding for the venture, because I don’t think we would have received a conventional loan,” says Ruiz. The 31-year-old had never owned a business before, he reports, though his wife had restaurant experience. And they got the loan right when the economy was about to tank, Ruiz recalls. “I wouldn’t have loaned money to me,” he told Sen. Kay Hagan when she visited BizWorks in late June to talk about health care.

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concerned with helping entrepreneurs live out their dreams and support their families,” he reports. When Walker-Wilson was hired as a grant writer in 1997, the nonprofit had just two full-time staff, one basic training course and a $2,500 loan limit. These days, Mountain BizWorks offers a variety of workshops, one-on-one business coaching and loans up to $50,000. But only about 15 percent of clients even need a loan, he notes. “More of them need

“Mountain BizWorks listened to us and had faith that what we were doing was a good idea.” — Daniel Ruiz, Monte’s Sub Shop But the Ruizes did have a well-researched business plan and the conviction that Western North Carolina was hungry for a local sandwich shop featuring a few south Florida twists (he’d previously worked in Fort Lauderdale). “Mountain BizWorks listened to us and had faith that what we were doing was a good idea,” he notes. “They didn’t look at a bunch of statistics and strict criteria to make the decision. It was almost like they had a gut feeling about us and went with it!” In fact, the nonprofit specializes in providing loans and services to folks like the Ruizes — particularly minorities, low-income residents and women, says former CEO Greg Walker-Wilson, who left in June to do volunteer work in Colombia. “We’ve always been

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help creating a business plan, [learning] QuickBooks [or] improving their marketing,” Walker-Wilson explains. Accordingly, Mountain BizWorks now has more than a dozen full-time staff, about 25 part-time consultants and two satellite offices (Sylva and Hendersonville) serving a dozen WNC counties. There’s also a network of committed business owners who help one another along. “It’s amazing what [BizWorks] has been able to do, says Chris Just, the group’s first director. “It’s one of the best small-businessdevelopment programs in the country.” That sterling reputation is part of what enticed Canale, who was living in Seattle, to apply for the job. BizWorks, she notes, is one

of only eight such organizations nationwide selected to take part in the Washington, D.C.based Scale Academy for Microenterprise Development, which will provide training, financing and technical assistance to help them expand the scope their work while providing a model for other groups. “I’ve known many well-run microlenders,” says Canale, who’s worked in the field for more than a decade, “[but] few as energetic or as innovative” as Mountain BizWorks.

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It all started back in 1989, when the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center funded a tiny pilot project headquartered at Warren Wilson College. It focused on home-based and mom-and-pop operations: Marshall toolmaker Charles Wilkins, for example, and aspiring restaurateurs such as Joe Eckert (Laughing Seed Café) and Hector Diaz (Salsa). Microfinance — making very small loans to very small businesses — was relatively new in the U.S., Just recalls, though it was based on a model created in the 1970s by Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus, who shared the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his work. “The first person he ever gave a loan to was a woman [who] made baskets,” says Just, who coordinated Yunus’ 1990 visit to WNC. Like many impoverished villagers in his native Bangladesh, the woman had to borrow the money to pay for her materials. But after

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paying off the high-interest loan she was making about 2 cents per day. Recognizing that the woman would never escape poverty that way, Yunus (who earned a doctorate in economics at Vanderbilt University) loaned her and other villagers about $25 to help them cut out the middleman. That marked the start of the Grameen Bank, which focused on low-income entrepreneurs and used peer pressure, not collateral, as leverage to get loans repaid. “And it worked,” says Just. “I designed MMF as closely to the Grameen Bank model as I could,” he explains. Groups of five entrepreneurs would meet for six sessions, discussing such topics as running a business, managing cash flow, basic book-

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About 18 years ago, when Kathleen Lewis made the leap from sewing for someone else to running SewLink and managing her own bevy of seamstresses, that kind of mentoring was invaluable. A female Mountain Micro volunteer, remembers Lewis, provided “a kind of moral support: ‘You can keep going, Kathleen,’ or ‘I know someone you can talk to.’” That early assistance proved crucial, says Lewis. If she needed advice about bookkeeping, marketing — anything — “You could walk in [to the office] and talk to someone.”

“You might be able to cook and make cheese, but how are you going to market this? How will you pay yourself?” — Chris Owen, Spinning Spider Creamery keeping and marketing their products. By the last session, each group would recommend one member for a loan. Unfortunately, Mountain Micro’s first loan recipient took the money and ran. “He was going to promote a band [coming] to Asheville, and I didn’t have a good feeling about it, but his group had approved him,” Just recalls. Undeterred, the nonprofit pressed forward, and its repayment rate consistently hit 80 percent and higher, he reports. “But it turned out the loans weren’t the most important part. What [clients] really liked was sharing ideas and learning,” says Just. Early on, the organization began pairing experienced business owners with neophytes. It worked, eventually spawning such affiliates as the Women’s Business Center, one of

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In time, Lewis became a mentor herself, and she still works with budding entrepreneurs who have an idea for a product that fits her expertise: tote bags or a dress design, for example. “I ask them if they’ve gone through Mountain BizWorks, because they need to know what’s involved in running a business, and those who don’t usually fall off to the wayside,” says Lewis. Learning as much as you can improves your odds of survival, agrees fellow BizWorks alumna Ydo Yumart. In her native Cuba, Yumart taught high-school math and geography. But when she and her engineer husband were preparing to move to the U.S., she decided to try making a living as a massage therapist. After training in her new field, she enrolled in BizWork’s Foundations course, which helps budding entrepreneurs hone

their concept and prepare a business plan. The program, says Yumart, “helped me from the beginning — how to manage my business and expenses. I try always to keep learning,” she continues. All business owners, but especially neophytes, “have to control expenses, know what you have to do to get the word out, and you have to be flexible, especially when you don’t have much,” notes Yumart. Despite the recession, the past year (her second) has been a success for the Moonlight Spa & Retreat in Sylva. “Maybe more people need relaxation!” she jokes. Business has also been good for Jael and Dan Rattigan: The young couple own the bustling French Broad Chocolate Lounge in downtown Asheville. A little more than a year ago, they landed an initial loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the agency has now given them another one to expand their cramped Lexington Avenue space. Food-based endeavors have a high failure rate, but the Rattigans attribute their success, in part, to Asheville’s supportive small-business climate and the rigorous Foundations class. “We had to create a structured timeline for putting together a business plan [we could] present to a bank and to our landlord [so] we could survive,” says Jael. Their classmates ranged from musicians hoping to make a living to retirees wanting to turn hobbies into businesses, as well as experienced business owners “trying to get a handle on things,” says Dan. Working in breakout sessions, presenting their ideas to the whole class, getting advice from the instructor — “It was very educational,” he reports. “You have to figure out how much you have to sell to make a living.” So far, so good, though the couple admits that their dozen or so employees probably make more per hour than they do. Still, the BizWorks class and the ongoing support the organization provides “gave us the structure and the confidence to go from a great idea to a good business plan.”

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But even if you do get a loan through BizWorks, “They don’t just hand you the check and you’re done: There’s ongoing support and training,” notes Abbie Doyle, who owns My Garden of Beadin’ in Hendersonville. About four years ago, she was rethinking her life and finances following a divorce. “I had to figure out how to make a living,” says Doyle. So she took the Foundations course, worked out her business plan, got a loan and went to work. “I’ve had to go back and change some things I laid out in that plan,” Doyle reveals, due to reduced sales and income in the current economic climate. “I’ve had to be more cautious about adding new products, which hurts, because I’m a creative person. [But] we’re doing OK, despite a few scary weeks and months.” Through those challenges, she’s relied on BizWorks’ help, whether by taking a marketing course, brushing up on her accounting skills, or exchanging e-mails and phone calls

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with BizWorks staff. “They also have enough contacts among fellow members, so if you have a question [staff] can’t answer, they’ll put you in touch with someone who can,” says Doyle. That’s exactly the kind of ongoing support Marthe Worley appreciates, having taken the Foundations class twice. “Back in 1993, I had a consignment shop. I took the class to see if it could help me, and it did, because I learned I couldn’t make money at it,” says Worley. She switched to dog grooming, took the class again in 2001, and has been running Canine Shear Heaven ever since. “It helped me with my marketing, and it taught me [this]: I can be as good a dog groomer as I want, but if I’m not a good business owner, I won’t survive.” Worley still uses her original business plan to help her stay on track, and she occasionally attends workshops. Despite the sluggish economy, she plans to expand the business, observing, “You just have to keep the faith.” Sometimes, that also means convincing your spouse you’ve got a viable idea, notes Chris Owen, co-owner of the Spinning

Spider Creamery. “I had never run a business before,” says the Marshall cheese-maker. But the idea of turning her home dairy and hobby into a business was enticing. A friend who’d been helped by Mountain Micro suggested that Owen take a class, and in 2002, she did. “I was able to take my business plan home to my husband, who wasn’t necessarily skeptical but did need some assurances,” she recalls. Owen also got a confidence boost. The class comprised eight or 10 entrepreneurs from all walks of life, and they were each given a notebook for homework assignments and handouts on how to develop a business plan. Course work included such tasks as “pretending you have a customer in front of you, or you’re trying to present your idea to the bank.” Owen also got the chance to quiz the others about her business’s name: She was afraid “Spinning Spider” was too odd, “but my classmates said it’s quirky and sticks in your head.” One key bit of wisdom Owen gleaned from the experience was this: “You might be able to cook and make cheese, but how are you going to market this? How will you

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Microenterprise guru: Mountain BizWorks’ first director, Chris Just (left), was inspired by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, who founded the Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. pay yourself?� There’s also what she calls a chicken-and-egg question: “How do you get started if you don’t have the money first?� Owen and her husband chose to fund their business startup via a home-equity loan, which may be harder to come by these days.

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The old Mountain Micro, Kathleen Lewis maintains, was “a bit more personal� years ago. But “that’s OK: You go to workshops and meetings, you become a part of the group, and things evolve, things change.� And while Mountain BizWorks is bigger, Lewis’ business has downsized. Both developments, she muses, reflect changing times. Ten years ago, says Lewis, her large sewing contracts “went overseas.� Meanwhile, the seamstresses she’d relied on were retiring or moving on. “Every few years, you restructure and come at it in a different way,� she says, noting that it might be time to revisit that business plan she made so many years ago. Another Mountain Micro alumnus, Mark Goldstein, remarks, “A lot of things that I thought about 10 years ago haven’t changed, they’ve evolved.� The nonprofit helped him jump-start his business, Communication Mark. Ironically, when he first moved to Asheville, Goldstein had applied for work at Mountain Micro: His background is in nonprofit fundraising, including microfinance, which gives him a little different view of BizWorks.

“Nonprofits tend to have a different focus than for-profits. Their bottom line isn’t financial but [whether] they’re benefiting the community,� says Goldstein. Impressed with BizWorks’ progress and growth over the years, he adds, “They provide a lot of opportunities to people who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to make a living wage.� When Goldstein worked for a microlender in Boston, he remembers, many clients were Ukrainian immigrants. Some were well-educated, but their credentials and language skills were of little use here, so they wound up working menial, minimum-wage jobs. “A lot of them turned to starting their own business instead,� he explains. Here in WNC, a similar situation exists for Spanish-speaking immigrants like Yumart and for those who’ve lost jobs requiring specialized skill sets. “I’m still in business, which right now I’m real thankful for,� notes Goldstein. Meanwhile, the ever-positive WalkerWilson offers this parting shot: “Every business is having a hard time right now. It’s hard to see people who were successful now struggling. [But] if people can hold on, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. The excitement and energy in the economy is in the small-business sector.� X You can reach Margaret Williams at mvwilliams@mountainx.com or at 251-1333, ext. 152.

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Aquarian Telecom is “The Green Phone Company”! We provide residential and business digital phone service (VoIP) that is 100% solar and wind powered. Our rates are 10% lower than the industry leader, and we donate 10% of all subscriber fees to a nonprofit of the subscriber’s choice.

Open For Business Welcome to Open for Business, a new Mountain Xpress special section. These paid advertisements let area businesses — the bedrock of our local economy and the force that propels this newspaper week by week — tell their story in their own words. Some are big, some are small. Some are newish, some have been on the scene for years. All of them contribute to WNC’s uniquely local commerce and culture. Look for the next Xpress special advertising section — Women in Business — on September 9. For details on how to include your business there, contact us at advertise@mountain.com.

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A WINNING TE AM FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES Congratulations to the Mountain Xpress and Mountain BizWorks for the terrific job you both do in helping us to serve the small business community. We at Asheville SCORE have enjoyed our long-term relationship with you, as we work together to counsel local entrepreneurs to success. Your support has assisted us in teaching businessmen and women the tactical steps in developing and building their profitable business models. Without your presence here in Asheville, the business community would be at a significant disadvantage. Keep up the good work.

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• Our Low Prices Stay Low • Taxes & Fees Included • Never Any Additional or Hidden Fees

With an emphasis on creativity and durability, Brookshire Woodworking creates heirloom-quality cabinetry and furniture and custom handmade wooden hardware, as well as designing and building fine homes and

performing custom remodeling of existing homes. We utilize local, ecologically sound materials to build homes and furniture rich in charm and sound of structure. We specialize in timber framing using local (and sometimes on-site) trees to create unique porches, decks and homes. A family owned business, integrity in our work and attention to detail are our guarantee to each client we work for. It is important to us that our work be built to last, and that each client be completely satisfied. When you are choosing your builder - if it is important to you that your job be done with true craftsmanship - call Brookshire Woodworking for a free initial consultation. Heirloom Quality Homebuilding & Custom Woodworking Cabinetry and Fine Furniture Making Utilizing Local, Ecologically Sound Materials

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Asheville Firewood LLC

Bear Creek Apartments

Since 2006, Asheville Firewood LLC has delivered quality seasoned firewood in Asheville and the surrounding area to residents and businesses.

Come home to quiet residential living at Bear Creek, nestled in the beautiful Malvern Hills of Asheville. In this lovely location, you’ll be just minutes from downtown with easy access to I-40, I-240, Haywood Road and Smoky Park Highway. Our secluded, landscaped setting with many amenities is backed up with excellent 24-hour on-call maintenance and responsive management. We feature a variety of floor plans, from one-bedroom units to four-bedroom townhomes, at affordable rental rates, each equipped with fully furnished kitchens, washer/dryer connections and patios. The Bear Creek Community features swimming pools, playgrounds and picnic areas for your enjoyment, as well as being adjacent to the recreational opportunities at Malvern Hills Please visit us Community Park - and Bear Creek is pet friendly! Located off Patton Avenue in West Asheville. Turn at Malvern Hills stop light onto Bear Creek Rd. Go ½ mile & look for the signs on the left.

BearCreek-Apts.com • (828) 258-0623

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and see why so many long-term residents call Bear Creek “home.”

The Cottage of Compassionate Hands, in the quiet neighborhood of Montford, celebrates the unique needs of each and every client. With 20 years of experience in the healing arts, Catherine Classen creates an individualized therapy session using all of her certified training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Trigger Point Therapy etc. Catherine is also a certified cancer- and manual-lymphatic-drainage therapist.

“Taking time for one’s self is often the first step to a healthier, happier life.” New clients will enjoy a one-time special rate of $50 for their initial visit. Employees of Mission/St. Joseph’s Hospitals also receive a special rate in recognition of all that they do for the community.

15 Zillacoa St. • Asheville • 255-7556

“Call now to make your appointment and take your first step to a healthier and happier life.”

Our hardwood is cut to standard lengths of 15 and 18 inches, or we will cut to special order. Hickory and cherry wood is available for your BBQ cooking. A standard order is a 3/4-cord truckload, but we will deliver any amount to suite the customer’s needs. Company owner Dan Eller has lived on Britain Mountain in the Beech Community off Reems Creek Road for 26 years and is a native of Weaverville. After cutting and splitting firewood for his personal use for years, Dan saw the need for a firewood business in the Asheville area. He attended classes at Mountain BizWorks and established Asheville Firewood LLC. Dan continues to add clients to his business and is looking forward to the firewood season.

Thanks to all our customers!

828.779.7397

Community Family Practice PA Community Family Practice PA is proud to announce the affiliation of a new partner, Lauren Livingston, M.D. Dr. Livingston began seeing patients this month. Dr. Livingston completed undergraduate studies at Davidson College and attended Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her training at the MAHEC Family Practice Residency Program in Asheville. Dr. Livingston is accepting patients of all ages; appointments can be made by calling CFP at 254-2444. Community Family Practice is located at 260 Merrimon Ave. in Asheville.

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The LaZoom family thanks the community and all of the amazing performers that have helped our business become a laughing success.

+NOW 4HYSELF !S 3OUL 0EOPLE JUST LIKE YOU have been practicing this form of self-alignment for thousands of years. 3IMPLE CHANGES in the way you live now will make a huge difference. 9OU WILL BE HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER when you learn how to stay connected with positive energy. We host weekly meditational and educational meetings for the WNC community. Everyone is welcome and there is never a charge. Meetings are held at 44 Pinnacle Point in East Asheville, near the WNC Nature Center.

Introductory Class : Saturday, Aug. 29 7-9pm at Tickets on sale soon for the world famous: • (ALLOWEEN ON THE "US 4OUR • Visit our downtown ticket booth in the Miles Building, near the corner of Battery Park Ave. & Haywood St. (across from the Flying Frog).

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Westgate Shopping Center 66 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806 Meetings are always free. To learn more or to register call Dede at (828) 545-4147.

Sant Blijit Singh teaches the meditation practice that we enjoy. He teaches to anyone interested in making their lives better through living it better.

Three moist layers of organic cake are set off perfectly by the rich, organic, vanilla cream cheese-walnut icing to create the finest gourmet carrot cake. It is indeed the World’s Best Carrot Cake. Each cake is made by hand, from scratch and in small batches.

Jobbitz.com is Asheville’s new locally created Web site, designed to connect people who have immediate “help-wanted” needs with people who need or want to earn extra cash. It’s a community-based site that hosts free postings of neighborhood jobs that are available immediately.

Comprised of simple, pure, quality ingredients, this one recipe has brought our family together again and again. We believe that fresh, organic, wholesome food is great for the soul and great for the world, and it is our hope your family will enjoy the same tradition.

Examples of job categories include general house/yard work, skilled, professional, childcare, volunteering, bartering, etc. The formation of Jobbitz.com is economy-driven and initiated to help neighbors earn extra cash by helping fellow neighbors who have immediate “help-wanted” needs.

We offer these varieties of World’s Best Carrot Cake: • 100% Organic

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Jobbitz.com is different from other “job sites” in that jobs posted on Jobbitz.com are jobs that can be done within a short period of time. We are not posting temporary or full-time positions for companies. These jobs are neighborhood odd jobs that have immediate availability. COMING SOON TO JOBBITZ.COM: ASHEVILLE SPECIALS/COUPONS and a business directory for service providers.

Funny Business Agency 100 Julian Lane • Arden, NC 28704 • 888.593.7387 We are a national entertainment agency providing comedians and variety entertainers for corporate events, colleges and comedy clubs.

John Yoder President

Funny Business Agency works with more than 3,000 entertainers nationwide and has more than 25 years experience. Our company has just moved from Michigan to Asheville.

We provide entertainment for: • • • • •

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Variety acts High-tech games Inflatables Ventriloquists Carnival games And much more...

(888) 593-7387 • www.funny-business.com We take your fun seriously! ertified Braumeister Dieter Kuhn was born and raised in Heidelsheim near Germany’s Black Forest. The taste of fresh, natural beer was difficult to find in America, so Dieter began home brewing as a hobby. With positive feedback from friends and family, his passion to have his own brewery grew. Established in 2004, Heinzelmännchen Brewery brings you “The Beer Brewed for Food.” Made with fresh ingredients, purity and tradition, you can find Heinzelmännchen ales and sodas in WNC eateries or visit us to take home a two-liter German growler from our brewery in downtown Sylva.

Grass Routes uses zero-emission electric cars, hybrid vehicles and car-free delivery options to promote a lighter, brighter way to deliver the news. The carbon-balanced business provides audit-quality circulation reporting and distribution services for a variety of locally owned publications. “Grass Routes helped shape our ‘rough idea’ into a solid plan that works! Not only has Grass Routes executed spring delivery of brochures and rack placement at 60+ locations, their strategy also reduced INTO’s equipment footprint while increasing our exposure to customers. Our business has definitely felt the impact.” - Jim Lauzon, LaZoom Comedy Tours and one of four members of INTO Asheville (Independent Tour Operations)

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Thank you Mountain BizWorks and the many customers that helped us celebrate our five-year anniversary. Prosit! 545 Mill St., downtown Sylva

(828) 631-4466 • www.yourgnometownbrewery.com Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. • Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

First Fridays oF the month: Beer and Food pairings, 5-8 p.m.

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Monte’s Sub Shop is celebrating 1 YEAR in business! We had a great first year and would like to thank everyone who helped us make it that way!

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Monte’s is a true “mom and pop” shop in Hendersonville. Come visit us and feel like a friend as soon as you walk through our door! We will stuff your belly with our monstrous subs on soft hoagie rolls baked fresh daily, filled to the brim with slicedto-order meat, garden-fresh veggies and lots of spices, topped with even more meat, and loaded with love, our most important ingredient!

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We also have a beautiful variety of salads and amazing daily specials. We cater, too!

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So come on in and let us impress you for years to come!

COME VISIT US IN HENDERSONVILLE! 3400 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828.693.3112 • www.montessubshop.com

For 20 years, Mountain BizWorks has been in the hope business, the dream business, the opportunity business.

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We have helped small-business owners build the economy of Western North Carolina one business and one job at a time. Mountain BizWorks values serving all individuals who aspire to be entrepreneurs and believes that people should be able to create a better life for themselves and their families through business ownership. Mountain BizWorks believes that successful businesses create long-term social benefits and economic prosperity, particularly in underserved communities. We value the dignity and work of each individual and encourage self-sufficiency, accountability and cooperation. Furthermore, we value being a community resource that bridges the gap between entrepreneurs of varying incomes, geographies and ethnicities. Mountain BizWorks is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that operates with a double bottom line of social impact and financial viability - ensuring a permanent resource for the WNC region.

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• Dries in one hour walk on your floors the same day • Our finish lasts like urethane • We warranty it for five years will not chip, crack, peel or yellow • Overnight or weekend service for restaurants and businesses - no down time! Pristine Clean, a safe and natural cleaning service, has more than 10 years professional experience and has completed more than 40,000 jobs! We maid-service homes, businesses, schools, restaurants, post-construction, windows and carpets, and are here for all of your cleaning needs! We are fully bonded and insured and maintain an exceptional staff at all times. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Multiple teams of two or more persons are available for all schedules. Not only do we run the most exceptional cleaning service in WNC, we also own our line of professionally built “Pristine Green” cleaning products. Our ecologically conscious products are ph-balanced and actually rinse 100% free. Ph-balanced means neutral products that protect your belongings without burning them or stripping their finish; and products that rinse free mean a truly clean space with no bacteria or product residue. We love creating local green jobs for our community and local economy! Free Estimates! Gift Certificates! Products!

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Thanks to all of our loyal customers for their continued support of Asheville’s oldest independent video rental store. Rosebud Video Store: Owners Leslie and Alan and our friendly knowledgeable staff: Devin, Amanda, Chris and Bo.

We offer the most unique collection of films in WNC: NEW RELEASES • FOREIGN FILMS • INDEPENDENT FILMS CLASSICS • SILENT FILMS • DOCUMENTARIES LGBT FILMS • THE CRITERION COLLECTION MONDAY MADNESS ALL Rentals $2.00

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197 Charlotte St. • 250-9500 OPEN NOON TO 10PM DAILY • www.rosebudvideostore.com

The timeless elegance of handcrafted gold, pearl and colored gemstone jewelry awaits you at my downtown gallery and studio. As a GIA-graduate gemologist, I use my expertise to select the most vibrant diamonds, Tahitian and South Sea pearls, fancy colored sapphires, tourmalines and other fine gemstones from around the world. With 30 years experience as a professional goldsmith, I have developed a contemporary yet classic style that complements the beauty inherent in the precious materials with which I work. Stop by to see my collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry or to discuss a custom design, which I will be happy to create just for you. • De Beers Diamonds Today Award • American Trade Association Spectrum Award • GIA Graduate Gemologist

(828) 232-2879 • www.townandmountain.com • User friendly website for searching • 100% agent support Blue Ridge Forever • In house mortgage consulting • Knowledgeable licensed staff • Agent on Duty to answer your questions • Owner and Manager is an Asheville native

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Total Health Center offers several holistic practices: • Kindling 2000 and Retec 3000 measure the energy of the body, using acupuncture meridian-point readings to provide an accurate method for determining the energetic causes of disease. • We conduct hormone tests, perform N.A.E.T., sensitive screenings, colon hydro therapy and detox cleansing programs with soak baths. Silicone breast-implant detoxes are available as well. These programs help to detox and cleanse out the liver, colon and entire body through all-natural means. • We also perform heavy-metal tests and homeopathic and homotoxicology evaluation, as well as cold laser and percussor screenings, a procedure for the treatment of chronic neck, back and shoulder pain. This increases the patient’s range of motion and also helps with muscle spasms, sprains, scar tissue, adhesions, calcium deposits and lymphatic drainage. • We have a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for treating brain injury, strokes and ADHD.

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Located in historic Biltmore Village in the original 1896 train depot, designed by Richard Morris Hunt: The newly renovated Village Wayside Bar & Grille is the newest entry in Asheville’s casual dining scene. The Village Wayside offers new twists on the classics we all know and love. While waiting on the perfect location, owners Mark and Polly dreamed of their menu, incorporating the mid-western and southern influences they grew up eating. Try the turkey Rueben, slow roasted with a sweet peach hibiscus tea brine, or Mark’s favorite, the beef brisket smoked in-house and smothered in homemade Cheerwine BBQ sauce, with hand-dipped beer-battered onion rings made from our neighbor’s beer, the French Broad Brewing Company. Craving something substantial? Check out Potsy’s Pigs, Hungarian-style cabbage rolls, or filet tips over a bed of house-made hummus. The Village Wayside serves lunch and dinner all day long, with something for everyone!

30 Lodge St. • Biltmore Village 828-277-4121 • villagewayside.com Hours: Mon-Sat 11am - until Sunday 12 - 9 pm Mark & Polly Harding, Proprietors

Wendy H. Outland (“WHO”) established her own consulting business in 2004, after completing the Foundations Program at Mountain BizWorks. With more than 20 years of museum, public art and gallery experience (Blue Spiral 1 manager, 1991-2003), she coaches visual artists in career development, juries exhibitions and festivals, presents workshops and helps galleries and arts organizations function more effectively. As a way of giving back to the arts community, Wendy also contracts with Mountain BizWorks as a business developer. Through their GO Program, artists and galleries can access her in-depth services more affordably. To date, WHO KNOWS ART has served clients in 17 states including HandMade in America, Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts, River District Artists, Southern Highland Craft Guild, Black Mountain Center for the Arts, Greenville County Museum of Art, Spartanburg County Museum of Art, The University School of Nashville, Ohio Designer Craftsmen, and Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA).

P.O. Box 1382 Asheville, NC 28802 828.231.5355 info@whoknowsart.biz www.whoknowsart.biz

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Bob Barker, PETA protest treatment of Cherokee bears

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Former game-show host Bob Barker, known far and wide for uttering the line “C’mon down” to contestants on The Price is Right, says that’s exactly what tourists won’t be doing in Western North Carolina as word continues to spread about what he and fellow animal-rights activists see as inhumane treatment of bears on the reservation of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. Backed up by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Barker challenged the tribe and Chief Michell Hicks to stop allowing three privately owned zoos to house bears in cages and concrete pits. If the treatment doesn’t stop, tourists and their dollars will simply stop visiting the area, said Barker. With its mountain vistas and a Harrah’s casino, Cherokee is a top tourist destination in North Carolina. Barker met with Hicks July 28 and followed up with an Asheville press conference the next day. He called the effort an unqualified success, thanks to the media attention his visit received and the inspiration it’s given local animal-rights activists. “Things are going to change on the Cherokee reservation, I promise,” Barker told a small group of news photographers and listeners in a secondfloor meeting room at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. “This is going to be a blight on tourism,” he predicted. “Americans love animals, and all they have to know is that animals are being abused.” According to an Associated Press report of the meeting, Hicks let Barker have his say but then defended the local zoo owners, essentially telling Barker to mind his own business. As a recognized Native American tribe, the Eastern Band operates as a sovereign nation. The local zoos are inspected

photo by Jason Sandford

by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for compliance with the federal Animal Welfare Act, and the tribe has an office that performs its own inspections. Hicks said the tribe may try to help the zoos expand, but he added that Barker’s threat of a tourism hit was offensive. “It’s best for Bob Barker to stay in California and let us do what we know how to do here,” the AP quoted Hicks as saying. Barker, 85, is one-eighth Sioux and grew up on

South Dakota’s Rosebud Indian Reservation. In the Asheville press conference, Barker was joined by Beverly Young, the wife of U.S. Rep. Bill Young, a Florida Republican. Barker explained that the Youngs were on a family trip to Cherokee last summer when they visited a zoo and were shocked by what they saw. They called Barker on the spot. Beverly Young said she couldn’t believe how the animals were treated, describing in detail the way a baby bear was fed. A girl was handed a bottle and a baby bear that “had to have been sedated,” said Young. After a feeding and a photo opportunity, a handler “grabbed the bear by the back of the neck, jerked it up off the table, took it back to this small cage and flung it into the cage — and he flung it so hard the cage moved.” “What they’re doing is not bringing tourism,” she declared. “It’s turning our stomachs.” Joining Barker at the press conference were Debbie Leahy, director of PETA’s Captive Animals Rescue and Enforcement Section, and Ed Stewart, founder of the Performing Animal Welfare Society sanctuary near Sacramento, Calif. Barker said the Cherokee bears should be released to Stewart’s sanctuary for care. Longtime Asheville animal-rights activists Terri and Stewart David also attended the meeting. Stewart David said he’s heard complaints about the treatment of the Cherokee bears for years. He said local activists will continue to work on the problem, “but there’s just nothing like the media to call some attention” to an issue, and for that, he thanked Barker. — Jason Sandford

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The release of Asheville firefighter Charles Alexander Diez, charged with shooting cyclist Alan Simons July 26, has the local cycling community “outraged,” according to one leader. Facing charges of attempted first-degree murder, Diez was let out on bond. Around midday on July 26, police say, Diez angrily confronted Simons, who was riding along Tunnel Road with his wife and 3-year-old son, about having the child in a bike seat behind him. Diez, still in his car, then allegedly drew a .38caliber handgun and “fired one round toward the victim’s head, striking his helmet,” according to the incident report. The bullet tore through Simon’s helmet, less than an inch from the left side of his head. Witnesses reported Diez’s license tag number and, about 25 minutes later, Buncombe County sheriff’s deputies arrested him at his Swannanoa home. An Asheville Fire Department employee since 1992, Diez has been placed on paid leave, according to interim Chief Scott Burnette. “That’s according to the city’s guidelines for an incident like this,” Burnette told Xpress, declining to

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comment further on the matter. “We’re letting the police handle this.” Diez’s bond was originally set at $500,000. But after a judge reduced it to $200,000, he posted bond and was released July 28. He has no prior criminal record and, according to police, was sober at the time of the incident. At press time, Simons hadn’t responded to requests for comment. Since the incident, said Asheville on Bikes founder Mike Sule, “My e-mail has been flooded. There’s a general sense of anger over this. We’re simply outraged.” “To just shoot a cyclist in the head like that, that’s beyond road rage. I think there’s clearly some mental illness involved,” Sule told Xpress. “The thing that really worries me is that there’s this belief that somehow cyclists shouldn’t be on the road.” While confrontations between cyclists and motorists aren’t “the sort of thing I worry about every time I get on a bike,” he noted, they do occur. Motorists angered by cyclists, said Sule, will use “bully mass” to force them off the road, scream obscenities or throw projectiles “like trash or glass bottles.” Such behavior makes the road less safe, he

emphasized, given the damage a vehicle can do to someone riding a bike. “We have occasional reports of civil disturbances between cyclists and motorists,” police spokesperson Melissa Williams wrote in an e-mail to Xpress, adding, “This level of confrontation is rare.” For the cycling community, said Sule, the next step — and the question he keeps hearing from cyclists around town — is, “How are we going to rally around this family and express outrage in a way that advances the cycling movement?” and makes the streets safer. That issue, he stressed, is critical as more and more cyclists use local roads, which Asheville on Bikes encourages. The city’s Comprehensive Bike Plan projects an eventual 181 miles of bike lanes. “A lot of experienced cyclists know tactics for avoiding or getting out of these confrontations,” said Sule. “But not everyone starting out now, who might be riding their bike to home or work, has that pool of experience. My fear is that there’s an increased risk of fatalities as more new riders get on the road.” — David Forbes

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Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Tim Johnson, who was recently elected vice chair of the state party, stepped down from his local leadership post July 31, with county Vice Chair Robert Malt taking over as local chair. Johnson plans to move to Durham with his family. According to the announcement, the primary reason for the step is a professional opportunity for his wife, though it will also put him closer to the state party headquarters. “Throughout my campaign for state vice chairman, and through my time as county chairman, my wife has supported me through good times and bad. She has stood by me and given me the strength I needed,” Johnson declared in a July 26 announcement on the party’s Web site. “I never intended to leave Buncombe County and I plan to maintain strong ties here, but it’s my turn now to support my wife and her goals.” Johnson announced the decision July 25 at the annual Chairman’s Picnic. He expressed confidence in Malt, who’s served as the local party’s first vice chair since March, calling him “a strategic thinker who knows what it takes to win.” Malt, meanwhile, says his main goal is improving party organization. “We have to be united: There’s been a lot of infighting,” he told Xpress. “We haven’t had our party organized enough at the precinct level. A lot of the time, candidates have basically been left on their own. That’s going to stop.” The GOP didn’t fare well in the last elections — locally, statewide or nationally. And since then, the number of registered Republicans in Buncombe County has slipped from 49,209 to 47,854. “There will be a time for changing those numbers, but right now we just don’t have enough people,” said Malt. “We’re getting people coming in, wanting to be precinct judges, wanting to help. We have a lot of jobs to fill.” Malt is the fourth local party chair in as many years. Johnson’s two predecessors either resigned or refused to seek re-election due to battles within the party. Malt praised Johnson as “a great communica-

Stepping up, stepping down: Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Tim Johnson resigned July 31 to move to Durham, where, as state GOP vice chair, he can be closer to the party’s headquarters. photo by Jonathan Welch

tor, very good with people. I’m not as good a public speaker, but not everything can be won by a Hail Mary pass: You need your blocking and tackling too. That’s what we’re focusing on. I lead by example; I wouldn’t ask anyone to do anything I wouldn’t do.” Johnson’s rise to prominence — he is the first African-American to hold a leadership position in the state GOP — has been marred by a sometimes bitter dispute, with critics questioning his academic credentials and saying he hadn’t been forthcoming about a 1996 domestic-violence conviction in Ohio. Nonetheless, Johnson won the vice chair race handily at the party’s June convention, and some local activists say he’s brought fresh energy and better organization to the party. In his new post, Johnson has promised to work to end factionalism, attract new demographic groups and make better use of technology. — David Forbes

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Gary Eblen calls himself a gateway drug to the outdoors. “I take people on walks, then they get excited and want to do more walks, then we start doing hikes,” says Eblen, community outreach director for Diamond Brand Outdoors. The company has been in Western North Carolina since 1943, but its outfitter tradition stretches back to 1881. Eblen epitomizes Diamond Brand’s longtime mission, going out of his way to promote community enjoyment and appreciation of the outdoors. He’s been involved with the company for 40 years, starting as a customer. “It used to be the outdoors was the realm of scouts, fishermen, hunters and a few hikers,” says Eblen. “Now lots of folks want to do outdoor activities. The gear’s more sophisticated, but it’s easier to use. We help them find what they need.” While many locals shop at Diamond Brand’s Arden location or at Frugal Backpacker, its discount outlet next door, most folks don’t know that the business also operates a 100,000-square-foot Fletcher manufacturing plant that produces tents, backpacks and other equipment for government agencies and employees, including the Department of Defense.

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The manufacturing branch employs more than 100 people, making it one of the area’s largest surviving textile manufacturers. Diamond Brand began in 1881 as the Philadelphia Drop Cloth Company, producing its first Boy Scout packs in 1931. In 1943, Dave Kemp, the son of the company’s founder, relocated the main factory to Naples, N.C. By 1964, he was looking to sell surplus equipment and opened a small store in a four-car garage just up the road from the current store’s location. Former scoutmaster Richmond Meadows claims to have been the first customer. The night before Diamond Brand’s public opening, store manager Herman Webb invited local Boy Scouts and their leaders to preview the shop, Meadows recalls. “I bought a tent and a backpack that night, and I still have that backpack,” he says. “The tent finally gave up the ghost about two years ago, but it lasted a good long time.” Kemp’s son Arnold took the helm in the 1970s, running Diamond

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Pack men: Will Gay and John Delaloye keep the tents coming at Diamond Brand, which made its first Boy Scout packs in 1931. photo by Jonathan Welch

Brand until 2000, when he sold the business to Will and Catherine Gay. In 2006, the Gays partnered with John and Susie Delaloye. “I was excited about being part of a company with strong local community values and that provides opportunities for kids to get outdoors,” says John Delaloye, who’s now the firm’s chief financial officer. Diamond Brand Outdoors holds fundraisers and donates or wholesales gear to a

number of local groups, including the Autism Society of North Carolina, the YMCA, Muddy Sneakers and Girls on the Run. “The thing that’s gratifying to me is to be part of a business that’s so linked to the community but has global impact as well,” says Chief Executive Will Gay. Both owners point out that all their manufacturing is done domestically, and much of it supports U.S. organizations and agencies. During World War II, Diamond Brand manufactured products for a large number of government contracts. These days, the company makes crew tents used by the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. The company is also the exclusive manufacturer of a new trauma bandage that’s standard issue in every Army medic kit. “If they’re going to have to go to war and live in a tent, we want them to have the best gear they can,” says Gay. The combination of government contracts and long-term customer loyalty has kept the business afloat during the recession, he reports. Sales have been down, but less than anticipated, and though a few employees were let go last

year, Gay is now hiring again. The recent closure of the business’s Charlotte Street location, Gay emphasizes, was a space issue, not a recession decision. “We’re still here. We’re still local. We still have a local work force,” he notes, adding that he’d like to find an alternative north Asheville location. “We’re taking this opportunity to look more aggressively at our manufacturing and more actively market ourselves.” Ironically, nothing manufactured in Fletcher is sold at Diamond Brand stores, though the tradition of letting scouts and other nonprofit groups purchase surplus gear from the factory persists. “The store’s changed from when it was a 12-by-12-foot hole in the wall,” says longtime customer Meadows. “But it’s still a good store.” X For more information, visit www.diamondbrand. com. Asheville resident Anne Fitten Glenn writes the weekly “Edgy Mama” column in Xpress.

outdoorscalendar Calendar for August 5 - 13, 2009 Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Encourages safe and responsible recreational bicycling in the WNC area. To find out more about the club and its ongoing advocacy efforts, or to see a complete club calendar, visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org. • THURSDAYS - Fletcher Blue Sky Road Ride. Departs promptly at 9:15am. Route and meeting place vary. No one will be left behind. Call or e-mail for details or if weather is questionable: 696-0877 or JohnL9@mchsi. com. • SATURDAYS - Gary Arthur Ledges Park Road Ride. Departs in the a.m. from Ledges Park, located 6.5 miles off UNCA exit on I-26. Ride north along the French Broad River to Marshall for coffee, then return via Ivy Hill. Email for departure time: jbyrdlaw@charter.net. • SUNDAYS - Folk Art Center Road Ride. Departs in the p.m. from the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a show-n-go ride, meaning there may not be a ride leader. Call or email for departure time: 713-8504 or billcrownover@bellsouth.net. Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes Led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers. • FR (8/7), 10am - Buck Springs Trail, an easy-to-moderate hike at the base of Mt. Pisgah. Starts at the Buck Springs Gap Parking Overlook, milepost 407.7. Bring water, wear walking shoes, and be prepared for changeable weather. Info: 456-9530, ext. 3. Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center • FR (8/7) - Sunset program at Waterrock Knob Visitor Center, milepost 451.2. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and join a Parkway Ranger for a special sunset program. Afterwards, enjoy a famous sunset. Info: 456-9530, ext. 3. Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 693-4178 or www.nps.gov/carl. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 3pm - Park rangers offer historic walking tours. • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 2:45pm - Park rangers share the history and techniques of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy and cheese-making operations. 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

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Twenty-five years have passed, but the memory of that first real garden is as vivid as the one that’s right outside my window now. But I wasn’t worried — well, not too much. After all, dads didn’t usually get involved with who was dating whom, leaving that to the moms. In my experience, dads generally looked up from whatever they were doing, threw up their hand in greeting and, later, rarely even remembered your name. I met my boyfriend’s dad in his garden, bent over a bed. My whole life had been spent in gardens laid out in efficient rows and

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tilled out of necessity each year. But his was different — he gardened out of desire, not need. And he did it in a way that was alien to me: raised beds laid out in his backyard and filled with asparagus, cucumbers, spinach, tomatoes, lettuces and peas, all surrounded by marigolds and cosmos. Morning glories climbed his fence, and bags of soil lay nearby. It was abundant, orderly and achingly beautiful. As I’d expected, he threw up his hand in acknowledgement and went back to weeding lettuces. But then his wife whispered a secret: “The garden is his midlife crisis. Instead of

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answers. His family graciously welcomed me into their home, and the daunting dad welcomed me into his garden. I was given the privilege of planting, weeding, harvesting and — in his absence — tending to it. I was even bequeathed my own little plot where I planted everything from radishes to bok choy, corn and beans to dinner-plate dahlias. I remember the dad’s first inspection of my efforts. The beds were weed-free, tidied up, aerated and watered. And as we walked slowly, examining everything, the pleasure on his face was my more-than-adequate reward. I’d done a

good job; I was officially on my way to becoming a gardener. Twenty-five years have passed, but the memory of that first real garden is as vivid as the one that’s right outside my window now. I remember how quickly those first radishes came up. I remember potatoes that didn’t even need butter. I remember the boyfriend getting bored with all the gardening talk and eventually moving on. But through it all, my passion for gardening has endured. Capek muses over how this obsession first gets hold of us, before we blossom as collectors, creators and crazed individuals who

spend winters tapping toes, staring out of windows and scowling as we wait for spring. “Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation,” he warns. “It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man gives his heart.” I know how it happened with me. One man chose a garden over a sports car and found time, amid his all-consuming work, to teach his son’s girlfriend how to garden. And out of that, a gardener was born. X

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For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: 236-1282 or www.buyappalachian.org. • WEDNESDAYS - 7:30-11:30am - Asheville City Market South at Biltmore Park Town Square. Info: 348-0340; 4:30-6:30pm - Open June-Sept.: Tryon Tailgate Market, across the railroad tracks from the Tryon Theatre. Info: 894-8823; 1-4pm - Open JuneOct.: Valle Crucis Farmers Market behind the Mast General store. Info: 963-6511; 3-6pm - Victory Tailgate Market, 1329 Tunnel Rd., E. Asheville, past the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. Info: 775-5593; 2:30-6:30pm - Open April-Oct.: Weaverville Tailgate Market at Lake Louise. Info: 450-0708; 3:30-6:30pm - Open April-Oct.: West Asheville Tailgate Market behind the West End Bakery and Haywood Road Market. Info: 281-9099; 2:30-5:30pm - Open May-Oct.: Spruce Pine Farmers Tailgate Market on Pollyanna’s Porch, next to Wildflowers, on Upper Street in downtown Spruce Pine. Info: 467-2171; 2-6:30pm - Open April-Dec.: Wednesday Afternoon Downtown Tailgate Market next to the French Broad Food Co-op in downtown Asheville. Info: 683-1607. • WEDNESDAYS - 9am-Noon & FRIDAYS - 2-6pm - Open May-Oct.: Burke County Farmers Market. Info: 439-4460. • WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS - 8am-1pm - Open May-Oct.: Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market at the HART Theater and Shelton House parking lot on Pigeon St. Info: 627-3469; 8am-Noon - Open MayOct.: Waynesville Tailgate Market. Info: 648-6323; 8am-Noon - Open May-Oct.: Watauga County Farmers Market on Hwy. 105 Ext. in Boone. Info: 355-4918; WE, 1-6pm & SA, 7am-1pm - Open May-Oct.: Cashiers Tailgate Market. Info: 230-4785. • THURSDAYS - 3-6pm - Open May-Nov.: Flat Rock Tailgate Market. Info: 698-8775. • FRIDAYS - 10am-2pm - Open June-Nov.: Cherokee Farmers Tailgate Market on Acquoni Road. in downtown Cherokee. Info: 554-6931; 4:30-6:30pm - Open July-Oct.: Saluda Tailgate Market in the city parking lot on the west end of town. Info: 749-9365. • SATURDAYS - 8am-Noon - Open June-Sept.: Andrews Farmers Market at First Street in Andrews. Info: 321-2006; 8am-1pm - Open April through Dec.: Asheville City Market in the Public Works parking lot on S. Charlotte St. Info: 348-0340; 8am-Noon - Open April-Dec.: North Asheville Tailgate Market on the campus of UNCA. Info: 683-1607; 7am-Noon - Open April-Nov.: Henderson County Tailgate Market at 100 N. King St. (between First and Second Avenues). Info: 693-7265; 10am-2pm - Open April-Oct.: Cedar Valley Farmers Market in downtown Murphy. Info: 361-7505; 8-11:30am - Open April-Nov.: Polk Tailgate Market in front of the Polk County Courthouse. Info: 894-2281; 8am-Noon - Open June-Oct.: Franklin Tailgate Market in Macon County at West Palmer St. Info: 349-2046; 8am-Noon - Open April-early fall: Lenoir Bluegrass Farmers Market at the Hog Waller stage. Info: 2924664; 8am-2pm - Open year-round: French Broad Food Co-op Arts & Farm Market at 90 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville. Art demos and live music. Info:

236-9367; 9am-Noon - Rutherfordton Farmers Market on Main St. in downtown Rutherfordton; 8am-Noon - Open May-Oct.: Mountain Valley Farmers Market on the downtown square in Hayesville. Info: 389-3022; 8:30am-1pm - Open May-Oct.: Graham County Farmers Market in the United Community Bank parking lot in Robbinsville. Info: 479-8788; 8am-Noon - Bakersville Farmers Market in the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot in Bakersville; 8:30am-12:30pm - Open April-Oct.: Yancey County Farmers Market on S. Main St. at Hwy 19E. Info: 682-0601; 9am-1pm - Open AprilNov.: Madison County Farmers & Artisans Market in the parking lot near Pittman Cafeteria up Dormitory Dr. at Mars Hill College. Info: 680-9890; 9am-Noon - Open May-Oct.: Black Mountain Tailgate Market at 130 Montreat Road in Black Mountain. Info: 582-5039; 9am-Noon - Open May-Oct.: Jackson County Farmers Market on Railroad Ave. at Bridge Park. Info: 507-1146; 9am-Noon - Open May-Sept.: Riceville Community Tailgate Market in the parking lot of the Riceville Community Center. Info: 298-6549; 10am-1pm - Open May-Oct.: Big Ivy Market on the grounds of the Big Ivy Community Center, 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville. Info: 626-2624; 8am-Noon - Open June-Sept.: Swain County Tailgate Market in downtown Bryson City. Info: 488-3848. • SUNDAYS, 1-5pm - Open May-Oct.: Greenlife Tailgate Market at 70 Merrimon Ave. Info: 254-5440; Noon-4pm - Open April-Nov.: Sundays on the Island, cross the river at the courthouse on Main St. in Marshall; 9am-5pm - Open June-Oct.: Topton Farmers Market at the crossroads in Topton. Info: 321-9030. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8am-Noon - Open JuneSept.: Canton Tailgate Market at the town hall in the municipal parking lot on Park St. Info: 235-2760. • TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 7am-Noon - Open May-Oct.: Rutherford County Farmers Market on Fairgrounds Road, off Business 74 Hwy. Info: 287-6080. • TUESDAYS, Noon-5pm & SATURDAYS, 8am-1pm - Open May-Oct.: Morganton Farmers Market behind Geppetto’s Pizza on Beach St. in Morganton. Info: 438-5252; TU 3-6pm & SA 8-11am - Open June-Sept.: Marion Tailgate Market in the W. Henderson Street city parking lot. Info: 652-2215. • TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8am-2pm - Hendersonville Curb Market at Church St., directly across from the old courthouse. Info: 692-8012 or curbmarket@bellsouth.com; 7am-1pm - Open April-Dec.: Transylvania County Tailgate Market in the parking lot behind South Broad Park, next to the library in Brevard. Info: 884-9483.

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Community Events & Workshops Asheville ABC Series “Assembling Ideas, Building our Futures, Connecting Communities.” Info: www. ashevilleabc.com. • FR (8/7), 6-8pm “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The myths & opportunities of

recycling & compost.” Held at Firestorm Cafe. • SU (8/9), 6-8pm - “Air & Water Quality, Weather Patterns, Run-off and Utilizing NOAA Data.” Held at Rosetta’s Kitchen. Center for Diversity Education The Center is on the UNCA campus, at 222 Zageir Hall. Info: 232-5024 or www. diversityed.org. • TH (8/13), 8:30am3:45pm - The Many Faces of Asheville Bus Trip will feature a downtown walking tour, stops at historic and contemporary immigrant communities, houses of worship and a presentation by an ESL instructor. $25 educators/$35 public. Registration required: dmiles@unca.edu. Henderson County Heritage Museum Located in the Historic Courthouse in Hendersonville at 1 Historic Courthouse Square on Main Street. Info:

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694-1619 or www.hendersoncountymuseum.org. • SA (8/8) & SU (8/9) - “A Historic Walk Through Time.” Living History Weekend will feature Civil War and Revolutionary War reenactors, demonstrations, music, educational children’s events, crafts, music and more. Info: 694-1619. Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. • TH (8/6), 7:30pm - “Israel Today: Politics, Peace and Its Place in the World.” Ambassador Reda Mansour, Israeli Consul General for the Southeast U.S., will speak at the Reuter Center. Info: 251-6140. Public Safety Course Sponsored by The Haywood Community College Natural Resources Management Department and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Classes will be held at Haywood Community College in the 300 Building, Rm. 309 & 310. Free. Info: 627-4560 or jcarver@haywood.edu. • MO (8/10) through WE (8/12), 6pm - 2009 Hunter Safety Course. Attendance is required for three consecutive evenings. Registration required.

Social & SharedInterest Groups Arise & Shine Toastmasters Ready to overcome your fear of public speaking and to enhance your communication and leadership skills? This group provides a friendly environment in which to do so. Guests have no obligation to join. Info: 776-5076. • THURSDAYS, 7:30am Meets at UNCA’s Highsmith Student Union. Asheville Homeless Network Meetings take place at Firestorm Cafe & Books in downtown Asheville. Info: 552-0505. • THURSDAYS, 2pm - All homeless people and interested citizens are welcome. Asheville Lesbian Brunch Club Info: www.meetup.com/ Asheville-Lesbian-BrunchClub or Asheville-LesbianBrunch-Club-list@meetup. com.

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• SUNDAYS - Be a part of creating positive community every Sunday. Asheville Newcomers Club Women new to the area, or those recently retired, are invited to meet new friends and explore new interests through activity groups. Meetings are held at Living Savior Lutheran Church, 301 Overlook Road. Info: 277-0542. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 9:30am - Social —- 10am - Program. Friends of Asheville Transit Club Discuss transit-related issues over pints of beer. Info: 279-8349. • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 7:309pm - The club meets on the lower level of The Thirsty Monk, 92 Patton Ave. in Asheville. Find the group by looking for the toy buses and maps on the table. Koinonia Monday Night Potlucks • MONDAYS - Potluck. The gathering invites people of all walks of life to share their ideas and wisdom with those that are interested in fostering an evolved local and global community. Change begins within us. Info: 333-2000. Scrabble Club Come play America’s favorite word game SCRABBLE. We have all the gear, just bring your vocabulary. Info: 252-8154. • SUNDAYS, 1-5pm Meets at Books-A-Million in Asheville. We have all the gear. No dues the first six months. Just bring your vocabulary. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War • 2nd SATURDAYS (every two months), 10am - Meeting at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Malvern Hills. Info: 670-7125. Veterans for Peace Info: 582-5180. • 1st THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Business meeting at Buddha Bagels, 333 Merrimon Ave. Free and open to the public. Young Professionals of Asheville Providing opportunities for business networking, personal growth, leadership development and social

weeklypicks Events are FREE unless otherwise noted. Take in the exhibit of auction work Wednesday, Aug. 5, on display at the Toe River Arts Council Center wed Gallery, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine, through Sunday, Aug. 9. More than 100 items will be available. Proceeds benefit the Toe River Arts Council. Guests can register for the auction to be held Sunday, Aug. 9. Info: 765-0520 or www.toeriverarts.org. Ambassador Reda Mansour, Israeli consul general for the Southeast U.S., will give a presentation

thur titled “Israel Today: Politics, Peace and Its Place in the World" Thursday, Aug. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA. Info: 251-6140.

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sun Children’s Bookshop, 19 Wall St., Asheville. Author Abigail Yasgur will read from her picture book Max Said Yes! and talk about how Woodstock came to happen. A tie-dye activity and book signing will follow. For all ages. Info: 232-2228. Learning to play the banjo? Take part in the bluegrass “slow” jam for beginners on banjo, mandolin

mon and guitar Mondays from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Blue Ridge Music, 828 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. A bluegrass jam for more experienced players follows from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 277-5588.

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tue music series Groovin’ on Grovemont continues at Grovemont Square, adjacent to the Swannanoa Library. Info: 250-6486.

interaction. Info: www.ypasheville.org. • 1st FRIDAYS, 8:30am - Business meeting at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce’s boardroom on the 2nd floor.

Government & Politics Cecil for City Council Events Info: http://cecilbothwell. wordpress.com. • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Join Cecil for City Council campaign supporters at the Wedge Brewery in the River Arts District. City of Asheville Public Meetings Info: www.ashevillenc.gov. • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 5pm - The Planning and Zoning Commission meets at the City Hall, 70 Court Plaza. Info: 259-5847. Free Hugs for Health Care Reform • FRIDAYS, 5-8pm - Join local Obama supporters and give free hugs for health care reform. Pick up signs at Mountain Java in north Asheville at 5pm.

WNC for Change Health Care Campaign Office • MONDAYS through SATURDAYS, 2-8pm - Visit the campaign office inside Mountain Java coffeeshop in north Asheville. Learn how you can fight for health care reform.

Seniors & Retirees Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, age 50 and older. Weather permitting, they play year-round. Info: 698-3448 or www. LJRsoftball.com. • TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Morning games at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. Senior Citizen Prom • SA (8/8), 7-10pm Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host the first annual, semi-formal Senior Citizen Prom at the Stephens-Lee Rec Center, 30 George Washington Carver. Live music, food and more. $6 in advance/$8 at the door. Info: 254-1942 or 552-1706.

Animals Mayfel’s Dog Days of Summer (pd.) Every Thursday through August patrons are invited to come eat and drink with their furry friends in our front patio or back courtyard, 22 College Street, downtown Asheville, 252-8840. Complimentary dog treats provided! This week 10% of proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels WALOP program. ChainFree Asheville A nonprofit, all-volunteer effort dedicated to improving the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains and in pens in Asheville and Buncombe County. Info: www.chainfreeasheville.org or 450-7736. • SUNDAYS, 11am-3pm - Come help a chained dog experience freedom. No experience necessary. We meet 4 times a month within Asheville or Buncombe County to build a fence for a chained dog. Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Rescue

FMF is a wolfdog rescue organization and sanctuary south of Black Mountain. Info: 669-1818, 669-0706 or www.fullmoonfarm.org. • SA (8/8), 3pm - Howl-In at the Full Moon. Tours and a potluck supper. $5, includes Perry’s Barbecue and soft drinks. Transylvania Animal Alliance Group For information about T.A.A.G., or donations of time or resources, 9663166, taagwags@citcom. net or www.taag.petfinder. com. • SATURDAYS, 11am4pm - Adoption Days at PETsMART on Airport Road in Arden. View adoptable animals on our website: www.taagwags.org

Technology Basic Computer Classes Opportunity House in Hendersonville offers basic computer classes, including Basic Skills I, Basic Skills II, Basic Skills III, Internet I, Internet II and E-Mail. Courses in MS Word and MS Excel can be scheduled

with enough interest. $30 members/$40 nonmembers. To register: 692-0575. • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9:30-11am or 11:30am1pm - Classes. WNC .NET Developers Guild A developer group dedicated to promoting Microsoft .NET technology and education to the software developer community in the Asheville area. Info: www.wncdotnet.com or 398-0694. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6-8:30pm - Meet at ImageSmith Communications, 19 Walden Dr., Arden. The meetings feature food, networking and a technical presentation. See website for directions and presentation details.

Business & Careers Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Located at 36 Montford Ave. Info: 258-6101 or www. ashevillechamber.org. • WE (8/12), 8:30-9:30am - Member orientation in the boardroom. Financial Workshop for Individual Investors • THURSDAYS, (8/6 through 8/27), 6:30-8pm - Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jay Womack will host a “Financial Workshop for Individual Investors.” Held at Mt. Pisgah Seventh Day Adventist Church, 21 Academy Dr., Candler. Free and open to the public. WNC Insurance Professionals • 2nd TUESDAYS, 6-8pm Meeting at Adams & Brown Insurance Agency, 2144 Hendersonville Rd., Arden. WNCIP is the local association of NAIW. Our focus is education and professional development for anyone working in or around the insurance industry. Info: www.naiw.org.

Volunteering Ashevillage Institute (AVI) Nonprofit eco-urban education center and living laboratory for sustainable solutions. Info or to RSVP: 2258820, info@ashevillage.org or www.ashevillage.org. • THURSDAYS, 9am-5pm - Volunteer days and potluck lunch. Volunteers needed in: gardening, permaculture, stonework, carpentry, marketing, administration, fundraising, business development. Asheville City Schools Foundation Seeking Academic Coaches (tutors/mentors) to support students by assisting them

with a variety of tasks that support educational success. One hr/wk min., for one school year, in your choice of school or after school program. Training provided. Info: 350-6135, terri.wells@asheville.k12. nc.us or www.acsf.org. • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 8:30am-4:45pm - Academic coaching in the schools or at after-school programs, once a week. Beaucatcher Brew Bringing the community to the stage. This musical folk-life play is presented by Homeward Bound of Asheville. Info: 768-2456 or becky@hbofa.org. • TUESDAYS, 10am - Volunteer meeting at Haywood Street Campus, Central Methodist Church, past the Rescue Mission. Seeking story-gatherers, transcribers, office assistants, grant writers and more. Bountiful Cities Project A nonprofit that creates, manages and, in some cases, owns community gardens on Asheville’s urban land. Info: 257-4000 or info@bountifulcitiesproject.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 3-8:30pm - Community Garden Workdays. Volunteers appreciated at Pearson Drive garden located in the Montford neighborhood. Info: 273-8151 or 257-4000 and leave a message. Catholic Social Services n Volunteers are needed throughout the week. Info: 255-0146. • WEDNESDAYS, 1-4pm - Direct Assistance Day. Help sort clothing, shelve food, pack bags of food and more. Call for details. Donations of Children’s Clothing Needed • Through MO (8/31) - The Salvation Army will be collecting children’s clothing for Back-To-School, a program that distributes outfits to children 12 and under. Drop off items at Salvation Army: 1079 Patton Ave., W. Asheville and at 204 Haywood St. Graffiti Removal Action Teams Join Asheville GreenWorks in combating graffiti vandalism in our community. Removing quickly and keeping covered is the best way to reduce graffiti. Info: 254-1776. • THURSDAYS - Graffiti removal. International Link Experience the satisfaction of helping someone learn English. Info: 255-9104.

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Health Programs & Support Groups Freedom from Sugar Addiction and SelfDestructive Eating (pd.) • Turn off the drives and appetites for sugary, fatty foods • Change emotional and mindless eating patterns • Move beyond drugs, diets and surgery • Acquire practical, effective tools to retrain your brain • Cravings for sugary, fatty foods fade • 12 session Wired for Freedom courses starting September 21.• Day and Evening courses available • Call 231-2107 for information/enrollment fees • Nothing tastes as Sweet as Freedom Shoji Spa Discounts and Events (pd.) • Locals Discount: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. • SPArty: Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m. Drinks, food and music, free. 828-299-0999. www.shojiretreats.com Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends

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of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: 800-2861326 or www.wnc-alanon. org. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:151:15pm - Step study: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • WEDNESDAYS, 8pm - AlAnon in West Asheville: Meeting at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., across from Ingles. Separate Newcomers’ Meeting meets also at 8pm. Info: 2584799. • 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 Al-Anon 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: 686-8131. • 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, 12-1pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131. • TUESDAYS, Noon - Black Mountain Group meets at St. James Episcopal Church, 424 W. State St. Info: 277-8620. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Info: 253-6624.

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. Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Offered throughout WNC by the Alzheimer’s Association. For additional listings and more info: 254-7363. Alzheimer’s Association 24-hour helpline: (800) 272-3900. • WEDNESDAYS starting (9/9) - A five-week Early-Stage Memory-Loss Support Group for people diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and their caregivers. Registration and a confidential phone interview required. 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. Dual Recovery Group Group meets at the Black Mountain Presbyterian Church House, 117 Montreat Road. For individuals who have a chemical dependency, emotional, and/or psychiatric illness and need support. A 12step based program. Info: 357-8403. • TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 8pm - Group meets. Eating Disorders Individuals are welcome to come to one or all of the support group meetings. 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. Free. Essential Tremor Support Group Info: 687-2356 or bchhenze@bellsouth.net. • 1st THURSDAYS, 67pm - Meeting at Symour Auditorium, CarePartners, Sweeten Creek Rd. 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 (8/6), 3-4:30pm Balance and Fall Prevention class with Chloe Egan, a Pardee licensed physical therapist. Registration required. • FR (8/7), 8:30am-1pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive. Appointments requested. Info: 692-4600. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 56:30pm - Support group for people with oral, neck and head cancer. Caregivers are welcome. • TH (8/13), 3-4:30pm - Shoulder Pain, a discussion with Jason Morgan, a Pardee licensed physical therapist. Registration required. Food Addicts Anonymous A fellowship of men and women who are willing to recover from the disease of food addiction. Sharing experiences and hope with others allows participants to recover from the disease one day at a time. All are welcome. Info: 242-3717. • MONDAYS, Noon-1pm & FRIDAYS, 7-8pm - Meetings at Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Henderson County Red Cross Red Cross holds classes in CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults; Standard First Aid in Spanish; Babysitter Training; Pet First Aid. Located at 203 Second Ave. East, Hendersonville. Info: 693-5605. : Blood Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • FR (8/7), 8:30am-1pm - Pardee Health Educational Center, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. Info: 892-4600. • SA (8/8), 8am-12:30pm - Etowah Lions Club, 447 Etowah School Road. Info: 891-3071. In loving memory of Tom Matsch. • TU (8/11), 8am-12:30pm - Park Ridge Hospital, Naples Road in Fletcher. Info: 681-2172. • WE (8/12), 9am-1:30pm - Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. Info: 693-5605 or bethg@hcredcross.net. K.A.R.E. Support Groups Kid’s Advocacy Resource Effort offers several ongoing support groups. Info: 456-8995. • WEDNESDAYS, 5:307:30pm - Single Parents Support Group. Dinner and childcare provided. At First

United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Call ext. 201 for more info. Narcotics Anonymous A fellowship of recovering addicts that can help those afflicted get clean and stay clean through a 12-step program. The group focuses on recovering from the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. For WNC NA meeting schedules and info: www.wncana.org. Helpline: (866) 925-2148. • DAILY - Please call for location details. Open House with John Lee • FR (8/7), 7-9pm - Noted author John Lee will present an overview of his work and introduce the Emotional Sobriety Program. Designed for anyone wanting a fuller and deeper life. At Isis Cove Retreat Center near Sylva. Free. Info: 631-2305 or venusrising@shamanicbreathwork.org. Opportunity House Events Located at 1411 Asheville Hwy. in Hendersonville. Info: 698-5517 or 6920575. • WEDNESDAYS, 7:30-9am - Low-cost medical testing with Linda Garren, RN of Hendersonville. No appointments necessary. Info: 692-0575. 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 32 Rosscraggon Road. All are welcome. Info: rchovey@ sos.spc-asheville.org. • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - Meeting. 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: 669-0986. • MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Hendersonville: Balfour United Meth. Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy. 25).

Open mtg. Info: 1-800-5804761. • MONDAYS, 5:15pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Beginners mtg. Info: 277-8185. • MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Open mtg. Info: 277-8185. • TUESDAYS, 10:30amNoon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Open BBSS mtg. Info: 2802213. 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. • Through FR (8/28) August 2009 WOW Events: Free vision screenings, cholesterol screenings and bone-density checks, plus $10 PSA screenings. Call or see Web site for locations and times. • TU (8/11), 8:30am12:45pm - Park Ridge Hospital Community Blood Drive at Duke Room, Park Ridge Hospital. Call 6812173 to make an appointment. Pet Loss Support Group For anyone who has lost a pet or is anticipating the death of a companion animal. Free. Info: 258-3229. • 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - The group meets at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Pl. 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 2583888, ext. 221. Info: www. redcrosswnc.org. : Bloodmobile Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. • WE (8/5), 3-7pm Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road. Info: 667-4541. • TH (8/6), Noon-4:30pm - Kerr Drug, 275 McDowell St. Info: 255-5870. • FR (8/7), 2-6:30pm Black Mountain Presbyterian

Church, 117 Montreat Road. Info: 669-6729. • MO (8/10), 2-6pm - New Morgan Hill Baptist Church, 370 Lake Dr., Candler. Info: 667-4313. • TH (8/13), 1-5:30pm - Chili’s Grill & Bar, 128 Sparks Crossing, Forest City. Info: 286-0008 —- 1:30-7pm - First United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Info: 593-9834. S-Anon For those affected by someone else’s sexual behavior. Info: 545-4287 or 606-6803. • WEEKLY - Three meetings are available per week. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous SLAA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women who have a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. Meetings are held in downtown Asheville. Open to all sexual orientations. Info: AshevilleSLAA@gmail.com. • SATURDAYS, 10am - First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Support Group for Blood Cancer Patients & Caregivers Mission Hopitals Cancer Center and the WNC Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society sponsor the monthly meetings, which features an open communication about the illness, the sharing of experiences, and personal suggestions on how to cope with blood cancer diagnosis and treatment. Info and registration: 213-4656. • 2nd MONDAYS, 4-6pm - Meeting. Teleconference: Disability Issues & Lupus • SA (8/8), 10-11:15am This educational teleconference will help you navigate the often frustrating issues surrounding disability. You will learn what SSDI/SSI is, the qualifications, how to apply, what you need to know to be prepared and other related topics. $5 for non-N.C. residents. Info: www.lupuslinks.org. Transitions: Job Loss Resource & Support Group • WEDNESDAYS, 3pm - Meets at the First United Methodist Church of Hendersonville, located at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Church Street in downtown Hendersonville. Info: www.hvlfumc.org/transitions or 693-4275. Western Highlands Network Events Info: 258-3511 ext. 2232. • TH (8/27) through WE (9/2) - Peer Employment Training (PET), preparing

individuals to work as Peer Support Trainers. Training is targeted towards individuals who have recovered from mental illness or addiction issues and are interested in helping others achieve their goals. Register by Aug. 10. Info: 225-2785, ext. 2908.

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Sports Groups & Activities American Singles Golf Association Asheville Chapter Join the group for fellowship and fairways. Visitors are welcome at monthly meetings. Info: 298-9790 or www.singlesgolf.com/ chapter.php?chapter_number=3403. • 2nd THURSDAYS, 5:30pm - Meeting at Lone Star Steakhouse, Airport exit. Asheville Masters Swimming • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 5:45-7:15am & SATURDAYS, 7-9am Fitness, competitive and triathlon swimmers welcome at Asheville Country Club. Info: www.ashevillemasters. com. Disc Golf Check the kiosk at Richmond Hill Park for events and nearby tournaments. Info: 680-9626 or www.wncdiscgolf.com. • SUNDAYS, 4pm Doubles at Waynesville Rec Park. • MONDAYS, 5:30pm - Doubles at Black Mountain Park. • TUESDAYS, 5:30pm - Doubles at Richmond Hill Park. Monday Night Women’s Road Ride • MONDAYS, 6-8pm Sponsored by ABRC. Meet at Youngblood Bicycles, 233 Merrimon Ave. Be ready to ride at 6pm Approx. 27 miles at 1215mph; no one left behind. Info: 254-4578. Pickleball It’s like playing ping pong on a tennis court. For all ages. $1 per session. Paddles and balls are provided. Info: 350-2058. • MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS, 9-11am - Meets at Stephens-Lee Rec Center, 30 George Washington Carver St. (take S. Charlotte to Max St.). Thursday Night Track Races

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Kids Summer Savings • Only $69 Per Week (pd.) The Martial Arts & Sports Summer Camp. Ages 6 - 15 split classes. June 15 through August 14. Call 251-5425 or visit www. centerformartialartsusa.net At The Health Adventure Free first Wed. of every month from 3-5pm. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm & 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. • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS (through Aug.), 10:30am - Story time. • Through SU (9/6) Arthur’s World, the national touring exhibition based on the PBS children’s television series and popular Marc Brown books, will be on display.

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center • TH (8/6), 7-8:30pm - Family Night. Help rangers solve the mysteries of who, what, and where in a new game called “Parkway Clue.” At the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 384. Free, but registration is required. Info: 298-5330, ext. 304 or 350-3822, ext. 209. Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org. • SA (8/8), 11am-1pm - Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party. Child-oriented event with music, games, art activities, wildland fire-fighting tools, birthday cake, and the guest of honor, Smokey Bear. $6 adults/$3 youth 15 and under. Events at Spellbound Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is located at 19 Wall St., in downtown Asheville. Info: 232-2228 or spellboundbooks@netzero. com. • SU (8/9), 1pm Woodstock Anniversary: Abigail Yasgur will read from her picture book Max Said Yes! and talk about how Woodstock came to happen. Tie-dye activity and a book signing to follow. Suggested for ages 3 to 99. Events For Kids At Historic Johnson Farm Located at 3346 Haywood Rd. in Hendersonville. There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered ($5/$3). Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm. org. • MONDAYS, 11am - “Grand and Me” is an opportunity for parents, guardians and/or grandparents to bond with children while receiving a hands-on history lesson. Plus, meet the animals at the barn. $5 adults. Kids Corner Market A series of free activities for kids at the Asheville City Market. Organized by Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project to get children excited about fresh food and physical activity. Info: 236-1282 or brook@ asapconnections.org. • SA (8/8), 10am-12:30pm - Healthy Eating Games with the Buncombe County Health Center.

Spirituality 20th Of Each Month • Heal Yourself And Mother Earth (pd.) Participate in worldwide long-distance group EssenceWork TM sessions. • Registration deadline: 15th of each month. • Private sessions, please call Lania Desmond: (828) 2361230 or www.soulpoint. com/essence-work.html A Women’s Retreat On ‘Zen Mind, Writing Mind’ (pd.) Writing retreat for women will be held August 7-9 at Great Tree Zen Temple. Teacher Peggy Tabor Millin. Includes silence, solitude, community, meditation, writing practice. Cost: $150. Register through www.greattreetemple.org • Questions: (828) 645-2085 or info@ greattreetemple.org Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA. (828)258-3229. Buying And Selling Metaphysical, Occult, And Self-Care Books (pd.) Monday-Saturday. 5428 Asheville Hwy (Hwy 25) 1/2 mile South, I-26 exit 44 next to Crystal Visions. (828) 681-5580. www. newvisionsmarketplace. com Hebrew Language Classes (pd.) By a native Hebrew speaker. Immersion through the Bible. Successful method, for all levels. • Individuals or groups. Call Maria Thomas (828) 5071622. mariati00@hotmail. com Tuesday Afternoons • Meditation • Great Tree Zen Temple (pd.) 5:30pm, 679 Lower Flat Creek Road, Alexander. More information: 645-2085 or www.greattreetemple. org A Course in Miracles Classes For anyone sincerely interested in joining a loving group for ACIM study and practice. The group meets at Groce United Methodist Church in East Asheville. Info: 712-5472. • MONDAYS, 6:30pm Study group meets. All One Asheville “Friends of Non-Duality.” Share silence while exploring non-dual teachers and living in the Now Present Moment. Meetings at various locations. Info: 216-7051 or

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freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): I expect that you will soon stumble upon a key secret to your next masterpiece. And I’ll be surprised if you don’t discover a healing agent that will be effective in correcting an old mistake. In fact, Aries, I prophesy that in the coming week, you will have a sense that you’re doing the smart thing at least 90 percent of the time. Sorry: I’m afraid to say that I have no sad, bad, or mad news to deliver. If you’re the type of person who thrives on cynicism, your immediate future may be pretty boring. If you’re on the fence about the question of whether life is a gorgeous feast or a chaotic mess, your ability to deal with outbreaks of goodness will be supremely tested.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

In Salmon Rushdie’s story “The Prophet’s Hair,” a greedy man intentionally cripples his four sons when they’re young, hoping to turn them into beggars who elicit profound sympathy and large cash donations. The plan is successful. His sons earn him a good income. Later, however, he comes into possession of a potent talisman — a strand of hair from the prophet Mohammed — and it magically heals the sons’ ailments. They’re no longer able to pull in big bucks, and grief descends upon the family. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I think there’s a variation on these themes at work in your own life. A “magic charm” is available that could reverse or at least neutralize an old handicap. Do you have the pluck to surrender the questionable rewards that your impairment has brought you?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

It should be an excellent week for potato chip breakfasts, rapid mood shifts, and short-duration flirtations. The abundance of superficial exchanges that will be available to you could actually add up into something resembling meaningful breakthroughs. You will have the chance to explore the art of the five-minute epic conversation, as well as the science of giving a single look that speaks a million words. You cannot possibly plumb the bottomless depths of casual, frivolous, lightweight diversions, but you should try anyway.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

On the one hand, you may find yourself unable to flow as freely as you’d like to in the coming week. I foresee the possibility that your streaming currents will get dammed up in places, or else shunted into narrow conduits that constrict your natural surge. On the other hand, this could compel you to make more practical use of your emotional assets. The applicable metaphor is the harnessing of a turbulent river to produce massive amounts of hydroelectric power.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

If you really knew how much you were loved, you would never cry again. A sublime relaxation would flood your nervous system, freeing

you to see the beautiful secrets that your chronic fear has hidden from you. If you knew how much the world longs for your genius to bloom, the peace that filled you would ensure you could not fail. You’d face every trial with eager equanimity. You would always know exactly what to do because your intuition would tell you in a myriad of subtle ways. And get this, Leo: A glimpse of this glory will soon be available to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

First of all, my friend, you don’t need any second-hand anything, let alone second-hand love. Second of all, dearest, you are hereby ordered not to hang around any third-rate situations where you feel like a fifth wheel. You understand? Thirdly, wonderful one, keep in mind that any eight ball you may fantasize that you’re behind is just a figment of your own delusions. Fourthly, lover, I assure you that your sixth sense can now lead you — if you cleanse it of its superstition — to a place that is, if you have a good imagination, a suburb of the seventh heaven.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

I got an interesting spam today. A company that said it was very proud of its high-quality work offered to sell me phony credentials that are impossible to distinguish from the real thing. What caught my attention the most were the degrees from Harvard and Stanford. I wouldn’t mind having one of those up on my wall. But in the end, I decided that instead of paying the company $230 for one of its excellent fakes, I’d simply make one myself. And instead of creating a degree from Harvard, I would have it be from a place where I have actually matriculated, namely the Raving Maniac Academy of Crazy Wisdom, which is the unruly school where I often find myself during my lucid dreams. I bring this up, Libra, because it would be an excellent time for you to make yourself a fancy fake diploma from whatever your equivalent is to my academy — you know, the source that has been providing you with so much great teaching, even though it’s not an official institution of higher education.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

A Slovenian adventurer named Martin Strel swam the length of the Amazon River in Brazil. It took him over nine weeks to travel more than 3,000 miles. Previously he had breast-stroked his way down the entire Yangtze River in China, a distance of almost 2,500 miles. He scoffed at the idea of conquering the River Nile in Egypt, however. “It’s long, but not challenging enough,” he said. “It is just a small creek.” That’s the spirit I hope you will summon in yourself during the coming weeks, Scorpio: a determination to take on only the most invigorating tests that require heroic levels of resourcefulness. Skip the lesser trials.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Ideally, you wouldn’t even be reading this.

You’d be white-water rafting along the Franklin River in Tasmania, or riding on “the train at the end of the world” in Tierra del Fuego, or observing Golden Bamboo lemurs in the rainforest of southeastern Madagascar. Ideally, Sagittarius, you’d be far away from any newspaper that carries my column. In fact, you’d be out of touch with all media, period. But since you are reading this, you must not be doing the ideal thing. So please do the next best thing: Flee as far as possible from your usual haunts, your habitual influences, and your customary comforts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Make sure that no one except you will be able to tear asunder what you join together in the coming days. Tie knots that will never slip. Build bridges that can’t be burned. Send emails that cement new alliances and plug yourself into networks that are crackling with high-energy connections. Stock up on safety pins, staples, nails, tape, and glue. Be sticky, Capricorn! Just one caution: Do not marry your fortunes to anyone unless they are willing to be your devoted, synergistic warrior as much as you are their devoted, synergistic warrior.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Don’t whine and complain just because your guardian angel seems to be driving hard bargains lately. You’re actually on better speaking terms now than you’ve been in some time. Before the sweeter talk can begin, though, the two of you still have to work out kinks left over from previous miscommunications. Besides, there’s a method in your guardian angel’s madness, a reason why she or he is driving hard bargains: She or he is testing you to see if you’re willing and able to stretch your imagination to accommodate the rowdier blessings you’ll soon be tempted with.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

Underdogs are on an upsurge. Topdogs are on a downswing. The rebels have something resembling God on their side. The masters merely have money and propaganda. It’ll be an excellent week to launch strikes, boycotts, and protests. It’ll be prime time to say no to smiling manipulators. The best efforts, whether coming from you or the people you want to be close to, will always have at least a tinge of cheekiness. So now that you’ve read my spiel, please answer me this: Are you going to sit there passively and grin as some feel-good tyrant tries to break off a chunk of your soul? Homework: Tell yourself the secret you’ve been hiding from yourself. Give yourself the pleasure you’ve been denying yourself for no good reason. Testify at FreeWillAstrology. com. © Copyright 2009 Rob Brezsny

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Lammas Celebration” will be held in the Parish Hall of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village. Open to the respectful public. A love offering will be accepted, as will nonperishable food items. Mountain Zen Practice Center Ending suffering through the practice of Conscious Compassionate Awareness. Located at 156 E. Chestnut St. Info: 253-4621 or www.mountainzen.org. Orientation required for newcomers. • TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meditation and discussion. Mystic Gatherings Share in the community of those who are governed both by logic and observing signs around them: gut, spirit, intuition or whatever That is. Bring your stories and experiences. Gatherings are dynamic and diverse and range from topics such as changes in our society to defining moments in life and much more. Info: 206-2009. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Meeting. Pure Toning Vocal toning is a powerful meditative practice that teaches deeper listening and being in harmony with all creation. Open to all levels of experience at the Light Center in Black Mountain. Participate or just listen. Love offering. Info: 6672967 or 669-6845. • 2nd SUNDAYS, 1-2:30pm - Vocal toning. Sojourner Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) A congregation in formation. The goal is provide a caring, non-threatening environment for the exploration of Christian spirituality. Info: www.sojournerchurch.org. • SUNDAYS, 9:30am - Worship —- 10:30am - Fellowship. Lower floor of Morningside Baptist Church,

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Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 1-6pm (open on Sun. MayOct. only). Info: 236-2889 or www.16patton.com. • Through SU (8/23) Richard Oversmith: Recent Works will be on display. Aesthetic Gallery Located at 6 College St., Asheville. Hours: Tues.-Sat., Noon-6pm. Info: 398-0219 or www.aestheticgallery. com. • FR (8/7) through FR (9/11) - Beyond Photography, digital painting giclees by photographer artist Ron Morecraf. Art at UNCA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: 251-6559. Blowers Gallery info: 251-6546. Highsmith University Union info: 232-5000. • Through TH (8/6) Reflective Iridescences on Canvas, mixed media by Norbert W. Irvine will be on display in the Highsmith University Union Gallery. • Through FR (8/28) - Inmate Art, drawings and collages by studentinmates at Avery Mitchell Correctional Facility, will be on display in Blowers Gallery. Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville. Info: 6938504 or www.acofhc.org.

Rezaz’s restaurant. Open daily. Info: 768-0246 or www.bellavistaart.com. • Through MO (8/31) - New Raku artists: Terry Hagiwara and Lorri AcottFowler. New works in pastel by Karen Margulis. 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. • FR (8/7) through FR (9/25) - Captured on Canvas, a solo exhibit by photographer Susan Stanton. • FR (8/7), 6-8pm - Opening reception for Captured on Canvas, a solo exhibit by photographer Susan Stanton. Blue Spiral 1 The gallery at 38 Biltmore Ave. is open Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 251-0202 or www.bluespiral1.com. • Through SU (9/20) - Will Henry Stevens (18811949) + Tom Turner: Stevens’ never-before exhibited abstracts paired with Turner’s porcelain. Alice R. Ballard: natureinspired ceramics. Alex Bernstein, Julyan Davis, Charles Goolsby: glass sculpture and paintings. Castell Photography A photo based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off of Eagle St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography. com. • FR (8/7), 5-8pm Opening reception for a series of wet-plate collodion images by Brie Castell. Held during the Downtown Art Walk. Crimson Laurel Gallery Info: 688-3599 or www. crimsonlaurelgallery.com. • Through SA (8/29) Anthropogenic, new work by Matt Jacobs and Eric Knoche. Events At Folk Art Center The center is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382 (just north of the Hwy 70 entrance in East Asheville). Open daily from

9am-6pm. Info: 298-7928 or www.craftguild.org. • Through SA (8/8) - New works by fiber artist Lisa Klakulak and Allison Dennis will be on display. Gallery at Iron Horse Station Located at 16 S. Andrews St. in Hot Springs. Info: 622-3573 or www.theironhorsestation.com. • SA (8/8), 3-8pm - “Cool Summer Blues” and open house event will feature the work of over 50 local artists, live music performed by singer/songwriter Thomas Moore, wine and entertainment for children. Free and open to the public. Grovewood Gallery Located at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Info: 2537651 or www.grovewood. com. • Through MO (8/10) - Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture Exhibit, featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind, multifunctional pieces by leading N.C. furniture makers. Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., Noon5pm. Info: 254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. • Through MO (8/31) - Summer Samplings, a group exhibition. Hand In Hand Gallery Located at 2720 Greenville Hwy. (U.S. 25 South) in Flat Rock. Info: 697-7719 or www.handinhandgallery. com. • Through SU (10/4) - Summertime Memories: W.N.C. Treasures. Hollingsworth Gallery Located at 147 E. Main St., Brevard. Info: 877-3886. • Through MO (8/31) - Paintings by local artist Martha D’Angona will be on display. Madison County Arts Council Exhibits Located at 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. Info: 649-1301. • Through FR (8/7) - Cigar Boxes to Synthesizers, an exhibit of WNC instrument makers. A wide variety of acoustic and electric instruments will be on display. Phil Mechanic Studios

Located at 109 Roberts St. on the corner of Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District. Houses Flood Gallery, Pump Gallery and Nook Gallery. Info: www. philmechanicstudios.com. • FR (8/7), 7-10pm Opening reception for Oh Kaos at Flood Gallery. • FR (8/7) through SA (9/5) - Oh Kaos, a group show featuring local and national artists, will be on display at Flood Gallery. The works address the range of possibilities between the ideas of “OK” and “chaos.” • FR (8/7) through MO (9/7) - The work of Merlin Strivelli will be on display at the Pump Gallery. Strivelli, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome as a child, recently received an “Award of Excellence” at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Satellite Gallery Located at 55 Broadway, downtown Asheville. Info: www.thesatellitegallery. com. • Through SU (8/23) Work by acclaimed Miami artist Miguel Paredes will be on display. Studio B A framing studio and art gallery at 1020 Merrimon Ave., Suite 104. Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10am-5:30pm & Sat. 10am-3pm. Info: 225-5200, (800) 794-9053, studiob4422@bellsouth.net or www.galleryatstudiob. com. • Through SA (8/22) Capturing the Equine Spirit, paintings by Patricia Ramos Alcayaga. Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery is at 269 Oak Ave. in Spruce Pine. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 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 SA (8/15) - Function and Funk: the Pottery of Courtney Martin at the Burnsville TRAC Gallery. • Through SU (8/9) - An exhibition of auction work will be on display at the Center Gallery. More than 100 items available to

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• FR (8/7), 5:30-8pm Opening reception for Bring Us Your Best 6. • FR (8/7) through SA (9/19) - The juried and judged exhibition Bring Us Your Best 6 will be on display. Asheville Area Arts Council The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is at 11 Biltmore Ave. Hours: Mon.Fri., 10am-5pm and Sat., Noon-3pm. Info: 258-0710 or www.ashevillearts.com. • FR (8/7), 5-8pm Opening reception for an exhibit of new artwork by Cynthia Hall and Dawson Fogg. • FR (8/7) through SU (8/30) - New artwork by Cynthia Hall and Dawson Fogg will be on display. Asheville Art Museum The museum is in Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center on Pack Square. Hours: Tues.-Sat. from 10am-5pm and Sun. from 1-5pm. Free the 1st Wed. of every month from 3-5pm. Info: 253-3227. $6/$5. • Through SU (8/23) - Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft & Traditional Art. • Through SU (9/13) Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan. Asheville Art Walks Presented by the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. Pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce or Pack Place. Info: www. ashevilledowntowngalleries.org. • FR (8/7), 5-8pm - Art Walk featuring 24 galleries. Asheville Gallery of Art A co-op gallery representing 28 regional artists located at 16 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm and Sun.: 1-4pm. Info: 2515796 or www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com. • Through MO (8/31) - Internal Landscape, a collection of abstract oil paintings by Cindy Walton. Bella Vista Art Gallery Located in Biltmore Village, next to the parking lot of

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Connie Toops. Toops’ work explores a hummingbird’s perspective as it zips from flower to flower. N.C. Arboretum Events The Arboretum hosts a variety of educational programs. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free with parking fee ($6/ vehicle). No parking fees on Tuesdays. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org. • FR (8/7) through SU (8/9) - The Asheville Quilt Guild presents their annual show. This juried event will feature more than 250 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. There will be demonstrations, a merchants mall and more. Peace Weaver’s Studio Located in the Miles Building, Suite 111. The main entrance is on Wall St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 713-5312, weavingpeace@ yahoo.com or www.peaceweaver.net. • FR (8/7), 5-8pm - Local fiber artist Peace Weaver announces the opening of her new studio with a reception. Held during Asheville’s downtown art walk. Free and open to the public. Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal. info@gmail.com or www. svfal.org. • Through SU (8/16) Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Members’ Exhibit. Juried art show at Tyson Library in Black Mountain.

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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 or bmcmac@bellsouth.net. • TH (8/13), 7:30pm - Multimedia presentation: “Scientific Foundations in Art and Music,â€? with Michael J. Ruiz, Professor of Physics at UNCA. $5/$7 nonmembers. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe. com. • SU (8/9), 6pm - a MUSE, a gathering of performance artists and their patrons. Organizers mix it up with music, comedy, poetry, dance, fashion and theater in 5- to 15-minute segments. $4. Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Holds monthly meetings and smaller groups dedicated to teaching different types of needlework. The chapter is also involved in numerous outreach projects. Guests are always welcome at meetings. Info: 654-9788 or www.egacarolinas.org. • TH (8/6), 9:30am Registration followed by a short business meeting and a program by Cathie Barker, who will present a beginner program on beading entitled “New Kid on the Block.â€? At Cummings United Methodist Church in Horse Shoe. Reservations required. Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal. info@gmail.com or www. svfal.org. • MONDAYS, Noon-3pm - Open studio for portrait painting. Small fee for model. • THURSDAYS, 10am-1pm - Experimental Art Group. $20 per four sessions. • FRIDAYS, 10am-1pm Open studio for figure drawing. Small fee for model.

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Apparently believing that religious competition in the Middle East isn’t exciting enough already, the television station Kanal T in Istanbul, Turkey, is preparing a reality game show in which 10 certified atheists try to resist conversion by a priest, a rabbi, a Muslim imam and a Buddhist monk. The “winning” convert will get a free trip to the holy land of the most persuasive religion (the Vatican, Jerusalem, Mecca or Tibet). Turkey’s Islamic Religious Affairs Directorate has vowed never to cooperate, according to a July Reuters report.

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The New Age movement may be growing too inclusive, according to a July report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press (published in a city where the New Age concept is already highly nuanced). “Pagans feel jilted,” the reporter wrote. “Chiropractors want out,” “channelers wonder if they belong,” and “organic farmers don’t want to be near pet psychics.” Said one St. Paul merchant, “I have customers who completely believe in fairies and will laugh at you if you believe in Bigfoot.” Meanwhile, the editor of a New Age magazine said the movement should “encompass anything on a spiritual path — Bigfoot, Jesus, Buddha. Even worshipping a frog is sort of OK.” • Some parents of students at the Al-Islah Muslim girls’ school in Blackburn, England, dis-

covered that staff secretary Shifa Patel, 28, had a Facebook page featuring innocuous photos of herself dressed in something other than the fullbody robe and headscarf she wears at school. The photos also showed that she has close-cropped hair, and Patel was accused of being a man who dresses as a woman in order to mingle with females. A doctor confirmed Patel’s gender, but the parents refused to accept it, and in June, both Patel and the headmistress resigned in despair. • A copperhead entered a building near Poolesville, Md., in June and repeatedly bit Sam Pettengill. Victims often kill the snake in such encounters,, but this one had wandered into a Buddhist temple. Before setting out for the hospital, Pettengill took the snake in his throbbing, increasingly pain-wracked hand, circled a prayer room three times to bless it, and released it back into the woods, The Washington Post reported. • World’s Toughest Job: Farah Ahmed Omar was recently appointed chief of Somalia’s navy, which has no boats and no sailors. But Omar, who hasn’t been to sea in 23 years, said he’s optimistic that the throng of pirates operating off the country’s coast could be stopped.

Fine points of the law

• In February, an 18-year-old, severely mentally challenged Paris, Texas, man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for a single act of what might amount to the childhood sex game of “doctor” with a 6-year-old neighbor. The man has an IQ of 47, and no coercion or violence was involved, but the jury wasn’t given the option of sending him to a care facility in lieu of prison. In fact, his original lawyer didn’t use his client’s incompetency as a defense, thinking it was obvious the man would get probation. But Lamar County Judge Eric Clifford declined to have the punishments for the five counts run concurrently, and in April, after a parade of witnesses begged him to reconsider the sentence, he refused.

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www.2ndSaturday.blogspot. com. • 2nd SATURDAYS, 1-4pm - Market. Asheville People’s Market Held June through October in the parking lot across from Rosetta’s Kitchen at 93 N. Lexington Ave. Info: rosettastarshine@gmail. com. • SUNDAYS, 11am-4pm - Search for art, crafts and homemade items made by Asheville artists at this fleamarket style market. Greenlife Grocery Arts Market Located at 70 Merrimon Ave. Info: 254-5440. • SATURDAYS, 11am-6pm - Browse the wares of local and regional artists on the grass at Greenlife Grocery. Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair • FR (8/7), 9am-6pm & SA (8/8), 9am-5pm - The 53rd annual fair, which takes place on Burnsville’s Town Square, will feature handmade furniture, wrought iron, blown glass, jewelry, quilts, food and more. Free. Info: 682-7413.

Spoken & Written Word Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBRVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n EC = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 250-4758) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480) n LL = Law Library (Buncombe County Courthouse, 10th Floor, 250-4734) n NA = North Asheville Library (1030 Merrimon Avenue, 250-4752) n PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n SA = South Asheville/ Oakley Library (749 Fairview Road, 250-4754) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West

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Charleston Street, 2506486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) n WA = West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, 250-4750) • WE (8/5), 12:30pm - Book Club: Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. WV —- 6-8pm - Library Knitters meeting. SS. • TH (8/6), 7pm - Book Club: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. BM —6:30pm - Book Club: The World Made Straight by Ron Rash. EA. • SA (8/8), 10am - Book Club: The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty. WA —- 10am-4pm - Used Book Sale. Call for details about the preview sale for library members on Friday. SS. • TU (8/11), 7pm Award-winning author and performer Dr. Betty Smith will showcase Jane Hicks Gentry, prolific writer of ballads, songs, stories and riddles of the Southern mountains. WV. • TU (8/11), 1pm - Book Club: Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos. LE —7pm - “The Life and Times of Jane Hicks Gentry,” with ballad singer and historian Betty Smith. WV. • TH (8/13), 6:30pm - Knitty Gritty Knitting Night. EA —- 1pm - Book Club: Truman by David McCullough. FV. Events at Malaprop’s The bookstore and cafe at 55 Haywood St. hosts visiting authors for talks and book signings. Info: 2546734 or www.malaprops. com. • TH (8/6), 7pm - Mary McPhail Standaert will present her post-card history series titled Montreat. • FR (8/7), 7pm - Dwight McCarter and Joe Kelley will read from and sign copies of their book Meigs Line. • SA (8/8), 7pm - Former North Carolina Poet Laureate Fred Chappell will read from his latest collection of poems Shadow Box. • SU (8/9), 3pm Contributors to the Kakalak 2009 Anthology of Carolina Poets will give a reading. • MO (8/10), 7pm Bridging Differences Book Club: Sister Outsider by Audrey Lorde.

• TU (8/11), 7pm - Book Club: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Hosted by Mary Park Ford. • WE (8/12), 7pm Astrologer and mythologist M. Kelley Hunter will discuss her books Living Lilith: Four Dimensions of the Cosmic Feminine and Black Moon Lilith. • TH (8/13), 7pm - David J. Williams will read from and sign copies of his futuristic thriller Burning Skies. Events at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: www.wolfememorial. com, contactus@wolfememorial.com or 253-8304. • FR (8/7), 2-4pm - Poetry and Picking on the Front Porch with Clearwater Connection. Bring a chair, pack and lunch and join in the fun. Free. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: 255-8115 or www.firestormcafe.com. • TH (8/6), 7:30pm - Registration —- 8pm Poetry Slam hosted by local poets. Open mic followed by slam competition. Haywood County Public Library Info: 452-5169, ext. 2511 or www.haywoodlibrary.org. • THURSDAYS, 2-3pm - Teen Writing Workshop at the Waynesville branch. Free, but registration required. Osondu Booksellers All events are held at Osondu, 184 North Main St., Waynesville, unless otherwise noted. Info: 4568062 or www.osondubooksellers.com. • MO (8/10), 7pm - The Women’s Book Club will meet to discuss Almost Moon by Alice Sebold. • TU (8/11), 6pm - Mountain Writers Alive meeting. Spanish for Beginners Call International Link for details and to sign up: 2559104. • MONDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Small group six-week Beginner Spanish classes with a native speaker. $10 a class. • TUESDAYS, 5-6:30pm - Intermediate Spanish classes with a native speaker. $10 a class. The Marshall Auricular Hour A summer words and music series. Performances are held at The FBI, 68 N. Main St., Marshall, and are followed by a reception and book signing at Lapland Bookshop & Arts, 147 N.

Main St., Marshall. $5. Info: 649-0099. • TU (8/11), 7pm - Local songwriter Patti Waltz and local poet Erin O’Neal, with visiting writers Ester Amy Fischer and Dorothy Friedman. Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 40 West Jordan St., Brevard. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org. • SA (8/8), 1-2pm - Renowned storyteller Charlotte Ross will give a presentation titled, “Long Legacies: Remarkable Survivals in Appalachian Folklife.” Writers Workshop • SA (8/8), 12:30pm - Class for anyone who wants to be self-published. Taught by self-published author Tom Burnette. Learn how to sell your material all over the world. At the Old Fort Library. Donation. Call to register: 582-4697. Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 254-8111 or www.twwoa.org. • Through SA (8/15) - Deadline for the “Hard Times Writing Contest.” $20 entry fee. • Through SU (8/30) - Deadline for the “Short Fiction” contest. $20 entry fee.

Food Black Mountain Rec. & Parks Events Info: 669-2052 or www. bmrecreation.com. • WE (8/5), 10am-2pm - “Hands on Canning Tomatoes Workshop,” with Cathy Hohenstein. Learn how to prepare tomatoes for later use in soups, sauces or other dishes. Geared toward beginners. $10. Info: 669-2052. Wine, Food, Music • SA (8/8), 4-7pm - Bring friends, chairs, blankets, and sit back and listen to music while you watch the river flow by at the Asheville Outdoor Center. Check out wines from several N.C. wineries. $10. Tickets & info: www.slowfoodasheville.org/Events.htm.

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(DARN) and Asheville GreenWork. Located at the intersection of Patton Ave., College St. and Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. Free and open to the public. • WE (8/5), Noon-2pm - Violin music by Laurie Fisher. • SA (8/8) - Movie Night: Murders in the Rue Morgue will be screened. Films begin at dark, around 8pm. • TU (8/11) - Movie Night: Scarface, The Shame of A Nation (the 1932 Paul Muni version, not the Al Pacino version) will be screened. Films begin at dark, around 8pm. • TUESDAYS, 5-7pm - Hula hooping for all ages. • WE (8/12), Noon-2pm - Andy Pond will perform jazz music. • TH (8/13), 5-7pm - Wind Motika will perform flute music. Sourwood Festival This annual family-oriented street festival features more than 200 booths of arts, crafts and other items. Plus, live music, dancing, food, games, rides, honey-making and bee demos and children’s activities. Free. Info: 669-2300 or bmchamber@juno.com. • FR (8/7), 7pm - The solo singing competition

Sourwood Idol will kick off the festival. Cash prizes will be awarded. • SA (8/8), 9am-9pm & SU (8/9), 9am-6pm - The 32nd Sourwood Festival will take place in downtown Black Mountain.

Music African Drum and History Class Learn djembe from Adama Dembele, a 33rd generation djembe player from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Info: (520) 243-3123. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Drum class at Koinonia Studio, 178 Westwood Place, W. Asheville. • TUESDAYS, 6:30-7:30pm - Drum class at Terpsicorps dance studio, 129 Roberts St., River Arts District. African Drumming With Billy Zanski at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville. Drums provided. No experience necessary. Suggested donation $10 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 768-2826. • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginners. • SUNDAYS, 1-2pm - Intermediates —- 2-3pm - Beginners.

Bluegrass Slow Jam in Asheville • MONDAYS, 6:30-7pm - “Slow” jam for people learning bluegrass banjo, mandolin and guitar —- 78:30pm - Regular bluegrass jam. Not held when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday. At Blue Ridge Music, 828 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville. Info: 2775588. Concerts on the Creek Held in the pavilion at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva. Sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Free. Info: (800)-962-1911 or www. mountainlovers.com. • SA (8/8), 6-9pm - Folkrock music by Angi West. Groovin’ on Grovemont The Friends of the Swannanoa Library present a summer concert series in Grovemont Square, adjacent to the library. Free. All proceeds from the baked goods & pizza sale will benefit the Library and the Swannanoa Emergency Assistance Program. Info: 250-6486. • TU (8/11), 6pm - The Firecracker Jazz Band will perform. Henderson County Public Library System

Unless otherwise stated, all events take place in the Kaplan Auditorium of the Main Branch Library, located at 301 N. Washington St. in Hendersonville. The county system includes branches at Edneyville, Etowah, Fletcher and Green River. Info: 697-4725 or www.henderson.lib.nc.us. • WE (8/12), 7pm Singer/songwriter Angela Easterling will perform a concert of folk and Americana music. Plus, CD signing. Land of the Sky Men’s Harmony Chorus Male singers invited to weekly meetings at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Place, W. Asheville. Info: 2989248 or www.ashevillebarbershop.com. • TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Regular meeting at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. See website for details. Music at the Asheville City Market The market is held in the parking lot of the Public Works building on South Charlotte Street. Info: 2426881. • SA (8/8), 8am-1pm Zabumba, samba drum and dance troupe.

Music at the Asheville City Market South The market is held at Biltmore Square Park. Info: 348-0340. • WE (8/5), 7:30-11:30am - Wind Motika, bamboo flute. • WE (8/12), 7:3011:30am - Rickie Castrillo, guitar. Music on Main Street Live music and dancing at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St. in Hendersonville. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800828-4244 or www.historichendersonville.org • FR (8/7), 7-9pm Asheville’s Mix 96.5 House Band will perform. Osondu Booksellers Musical Events All events are held at Osondu, 184 North Main St., Waynesville, unless otherwise noted. Info: 4568062 or www.osondubooksellers.com. • FR (8/7), 7pm - Live music with Lorraine Conard. Park Rhythms Concert Series Black Mountain Recreation and Parks presents this free series at Lake Tomahawk Park in Black Mountain. Food is available on site.

Bring chair/blanket. Show will move into the Lakeview Center in the event of inclement weather. Info: 669-8610. • TH (8/6), 7-9pm - Akira Stake Band will perform. Shindig on the Green A celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. At Martin Luther King Jr. Park in downtown Asheville. Stage show and informal jam sessions. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Info: 258-6101 ext. 345 or www. folkheritage.org. • SATURDAYS (through 9/5), 7pm - Shindig. Summer Tracks in Tryon A concert series held at the Rogers Park amphitheater on W. Howard St. Food and drinks will be available. Free admission, but donations at the gate are encouraged. Info: (800) 440-7848, 8942324 or www.firstpeaknc. com. • FR (8/7), 7-10pm - Delta Moon (swampy blues), Brian Ashley Jones (Americana). Town of Fletcher Concert in the Park Series These free concerts are held at the Fletcher Community

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Theater Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center Located at 538 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. Info: www.BRPAC.org. • Through SU (8/9) - The Absolute Theatre Company presents The Betty & Beau Wedding Show, where the audience will enjoy wedding cake and live jazz performed by The Space Heaters. Thur.-Sat., 7:30pm & Sun., 3:30pm. $15. Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is

located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25 on Little River Road. Info: 693-4178 or www.nps. gov/carl. • Through SA (8/15), 10:15-10:45am - The Carl Sandburg Home and The Vagabond School of Drama present Sandburg’s Lincoln and Rootabaga!. Held rain or shine at the Carl Sandburg Home amphitheater. Free. Events in Cherokee Info: 438-1601 or www. cherokee-nc.com. • Through SA (8/29), 7:30pm - Unto These Hills, a drama that tells of the Cherokee Indians from Desoto to today. Held in the renovated Mountainside Theatre. Performances are held Monday through Saturday. A preshow begins at 7pm. $18/$8 children. Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Hwy. 225, 3 miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 6930731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. • WE (7/22) through SU (8/16) - Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, an energetic, high-kicking musical comedy. Entertaining for all ages. $34/$32 seniors/$24 students.

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• MO (8/10), 7pm & 11pm & TU (8/11), 7pm - The 2009 Summer Apprentice Company will present The Rocky Horror Show, a salute to sci-fi, horror, gender-bending and rock music, all rolled into one madcap musical. Not recommended for children. $15, with discounts available. 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. • Through SU (8/23), 7:30pm - Taming of the Shrew. NC Stage Company Performances are at 33 Haywood St. (entrance on Walnut St., across from Zambra’s, in downtown Asheville). Info: 239-0263 or www.ncstage.org. • TH (8/6) through SA (8/15), 7:30pm - Crazy Bag, a touching one-woman comedy will be performed. $12 on Thursdays/$15 on Fridays & Saturdays. Performances at the Parkway Playhouse The Summer Stock Season is held at the historic Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Dr. (just north of the downtown square) in Burnsville. Tickets & info: 682-4285 or www.parkwayplayhouse. com. • Through SA (8/8) - Esley: The Life and Musical Legacy of Leslie Riddle, written by WNC’s Jeff Douglas Messer, will be performed. Shows begin at 7:30pm,

with a 2pm matinee on Aug. 1. $12-$22. Physical Improvisation Workshop • MONDAYS (through 8/10), 7-8:30pm - Get in touch with your imagination through theatre games and physical improvisation. Sponsored by Jericho Productions. Held at Brightwater Yoga, Hendersonville. $15 per class. Info: 713-4244 or jerichoproductions@yahoo. com. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Performances are held at Mars Hill College’s Owen Theatre. Tickets: 689-1239. Info: 689-1384 or www. sartplays.org. • Through SU (8/9) - World premiere of Home Again, by William Gregg and Perry Deane Young. The play tells of Thomas Wolfe’s life and career as a great American novelist. $10-$28. See Web site for details. • WE (8/12) through SU (8/23) - The Foreigner, a hilarious farce of absurd situations and homespun American characters. $10-$28. See Web site for details.

Comedy Events at 35below This black box theater is located underneath Asheville Community Theatre at 35 Walnut St. Info: 254-1320. • Through SA (8/8), 8pm Scottch Tomedy, a two-man performance by Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers. Show are held on Thurs. through Sat. $10.

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Located at 22 Lexington Ave., Asheville. • TU (8/11), 8-11pm - Shawn Kornhauser screens new videos: Portrait documentaries of country singer Jonny Corndawg and Philly noise musician Rob Francisco. Preceded by a short video reenactment. Plus, Brandon Joyce will read from various essays. Donations accepted.

Dance Ballroom Dance Instructors (pd.) Have fun and make your own schedule. • No experience necessary. • Call for interview: (828) 274-8320. Asheville Ballroom. Beginning Scottish Country Dance Offered by the Haywood Scottish Country Dancers at the Harvest House recreation center in Asheville. Registration required. $20/ person. To register, or for more info: 622-0071. • FRIDAYS (8/21 through 9/4), 7-8:30pm - An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing. Classes at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre No registration necessary; just drop in. All dancers are welcome. The studio is located at 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 254-2621. • THURSDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Modern dance class with ACDT and White Dog ProjectX International. Taught by Diana Cabrera. $10 suggested donation. • TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Modern dance class with Jenni Cockrell. $10 suggested donation. • TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Adult Ballet. Morris Dancing Learn English traditional Morris dances and become a member of one of three local teams as a dancer or musician. Music instruction

provided to experienced musicians. Free. Info: 994-2094 or www.ashevillemorris.us. • MONDAYS, 5:30pm - Women’s Garland practice held at Reid Center for Creative Art.

Opportunity House Events Located at 1411 Asheville Hwy. in Hendersonville. Info: 698-5517 or 6920575. • FRIDAYS, 7:30pm - Ballroom dance class. Couples and singles welcome. $5. Snacks and drinks provided. Info: 2540814. Studio Zahiya Classes Classes are held at Studio Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane. $12 drop-in. $40 for four classes, with other discounts available. Info: 242-7595 or LisaZahiya@ gmail.com. • TUESDAYS, 6-7pm Beginner belly dance. Dropin anytime —- 7:10-8:10pm - Belly dance drills and skills. Drop-in anytime. Summer Street Dances in Hendersonville Mountain music and dancing on the street in front of the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708 or www.historichendersonville.org. • MO (8/10), 7-9pm - Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition and Forge Mountain Cloggers. Caller: Walt Puckett.

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Asheville, MondAy — The streets of Asheville were eerily quiet Sunday morning after Civil Servant insurgents launched several bold and brazen attacks in a span of just a few days. Ongoing Parkside shenanigans After suffering a series of setbacks in protested by Lady Passion 2006-2007, including the toppling of warlording sheriffs by federal forces, the Civil Claims it’s work of her evil Servants have rebounded with a spree of nemesis, Captain Flaccid violence and immorality that is shocking even by the group’s own vague and shiftMumpower constructs ing standards. incredibly elaborate excuse The oft-uniformed desperadoes have reclaimed large swaths of territory that were after wife catches him abandoned by federal forces almost as soon looking at as they had been cleared of insurgent law www.wncmanhooker4u.com enforcers over the past few years. Council member hasn’t been Once again, the banjo-playing, beermaking, simple, uneducated tribesmen who this morally outraged since wife populate the valleys of this lawless, mouncaught him buying pot from a tainous region are under siege. Mexican tax-and-spender “We’re used to police officers and sheriff’s deputies running amok, but firefighters Pritchard Park has 77th normally satisfy themselves with soliciting birthday celebration our underage daughters, not shooting us in the head,” said one village elder who asked NYC buses in extra party guests to remain anonymous. “Soon the EMTs will for special occasion be stealing our cars and killing our dogs.” The Civil Servants have also announced Man flees on foot from Segway- they are accepting applications for a “Citbound cop during Bele Chere; izen’s Academy,” which many believe is nothing more than a trap. 10 days on, chase continues “They’re just trying to separate citizens from the protective herd,” said one wary The Asheville Disclaimer Asheville resident. “No telling what they’ll is parody/entertainment. do to them behind closed doors. I heard they editor@ashevilledisclaimer.com. offered Mark and Debbie Kuhn front-row Contributing this week: Michele Scheve, Joe Shelton, Tom Scheve seats at the ‘Academy.’”

Mountain-dwellers have fought long and hard to secure the rights taken for granted by flat-landers. In 2006, area tribesmen made mountain history when they gained the right to withhold bribes and kickbacks from regional sheriffs. Civilians also gained Constitutional rights in 2007, and since then no homes that feature unconventional flag displays have been broken into and ransacked by members of the Civil Servants. However, on the heels of the recent uptick in Civil-Servant-on-villager violence comes the issuance of new demands by the Civil Servants, among them:

• No bike-riding around off-duty firefighters. Seriously, don’t do it. • Honking at off-duty narcotics officers in unmarked cars may force officer to reveal his identity by exiting his car and entering yours through one of your windows. • Off-duty deputies who are forced to enter your car through the window can also look up your address and pay you a visit if your normal driving behaviors are arbitrarily determined to be “giving the road rage” or “mildly annoying.” • Crimes committed by deputies are not crimes, and will not be reported as such by the police officers who commit them. • Any citizen attempting to report a crime committed by a law officer, will receive, on first dozen attempts, the “Who’s on first?” routine by superior officers. After that, an off-duty officer will pay you a personal visit. • All private conversations between Civil Servants and civilians are considered offthe-record threats. No quoting off-the-record threats! This week in the living room, Gordo continues his bid for a bed... Dear housemates, fellow media crash-couchers, closet carpetbaggers and other people who got in here somehow: As many of you know, I have been tirelessly canvassing the kitchen and bathroom for months now asking for your support in my bid for a legitimate place in the Alibi house bed... Recently, I hAve been hearing rumblings that some of you who do not already have a place in the bed think that it sounds nice and that you might like to jump in as well... You folks do whatever you need to do to be comfortable. As I have said from the beginning, I don’t care who I am in bed with as long as an 800-thread-count is covering my ass. No shit! there’s a why do you bed in this smell like place?Sweet. bacon?

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parenting from the edge

by Anne Fitten Glenn

Life lessons learned from pets, or life on four legs can be short I’ve been thinking a lot lately about pets and death. Perhaps because I’ve had a number of friends who’ve recently lost longtime family pets. Perhaps because Biscuit (our dorkie-poo mutt) recently used our canoe as a springboard to jump the fence and follow us down to Asheville Pizza & Brewing. Neighbors herded him toward home and eventually dropped him back over the fence, but only after he’d run down to Merrimon Avenue and into the road, according to one on-looker. The thought of our small but speedy dog racing into the traffic on Merrimon Avenue nauseates me. The image nearly sent our girl into hysterics. In addition to teaching humans to take care of creatures other than themselves, pets offer life lessons on grief, guilt and danger (I’ll hit on pet responsibility in another column--today I’m all about death). Often a child’s first brush with grief springs from a pet’s visit to the Stygian shore. And though I’m probably more than halfway done with my life, I’m still young enough that I’ve grieved over more pets than people. Life on four legs can be short. My first pet death left me with years of soul-shattering guilt and grief. When I was 9 years old, I forgot about a play date I’d agreed to with a needy friend. She called me crying, so I hastily said I’d go home from school with her the next day, even though I really didn’t want to spend the afternoon with her.

When I got home from the play date, my mom told me that my 8-month-old Golden Retriever, Charlie, had followed our maid to the bus stop and was hit by the city bus. Someone had picked his broken body up off the street and taken him to the vet, but he didn’t survive the night. I was devastated. I assumed that God had killed my beloved dog because I’d hurt the little girl by forgetting about her the first time. I knew that if I’d been at home, Charlie would’ve been with me. I thought I was being punished for being an inconsiderate friend. No wonder I broke up with God a few years later. I’ve had some longer-lived pets, including Charlie II, the Golden who replaced Charlie I. He lived for 12 years, until he suffered a stroke during a lunar eclipse while I was at university. My grief when he died was intense, but not as shocking to my system as his predecessor’s death. It was like grieving for a senior as opposed to a young person. My kids have yet to have to deal with the death of a beloved pet. Gatsby, my 12-year-old tuxedo cat, was euthanized when my girl was 3, but she was too young to truly comprehend the loss. Plus, Gatsby was so old and cranky that interaction between them had been minimal. We’ve had a number of fish die and a tree frog pass on, though only a few tears were spilled over the finny or the amphibian. We had a near miss when our cat, Houdini, was hit by a car, but

quick action on the part of some neighbors plus several days at the vet hospital saved him. Houdini’s accident brought up the chance to talk about potential pet demise. I took our girl to the vet hospital to see him when he was in bad shape. She talks often of seeing her injured cat. My goal with my kids is to be honest and open about our pets’ health, in hopes of preparing them, if possible, for the deaths that will happen in their lifetimes. I also realize that regardless of prep, when it happens, it’s likely to be one of the more memorable and tramatic events of their childhood. Yet, I hope they learn that the joy and companionship pets bring to us, the memories that they leave with us, regardless of how short their lives may be, are worth the pain when they’re gone. Gatsby’s ashes reside in the kitchen, which Enviro-spouse thinks is totally weird, but which the kids think is normal. Of course we have the old cat’s remains in a box in the room that we spend the most time in. Why wouldn’t we?Even though the memories are mostly mine, they’re still part of our family history and story together. Even so, I fervently hope that we have a long time before another box of ashes enters our lives. X

Anne Fitten “Edgy Mama” Glenn writes about a number of subjects, including parenting, at www.edgymama.com. Parenting Calendar for August 5 - 13, 2009 Attention Parents (pd.) Do you have children who struggle learning to control their emotions or behavior? Children who don’t seem to pay attention in school? • We invite you to hear about a new technology that’s making it possible to train children (or adults) to be more attentive, more productive and more in control, by simply playing a video game. • This technology (called Neurofeedback) is being employed in schools, clinics, by NASA, in the Olympics and in World Cup trainings and can help your child create lasting change. Call (828) 281-2299, for more info or our schedule of upcoming public seminars, ask for Dr Ellis. Focus Centers of Asheville. Improvisational Theatre Classes (pd.) Fun class helps develop confidence, life skills and personal freedom. • Teens: 14-18, Children:

9-14. Begins September. Registration/information, please call Maria Thomas: (828) 507-1622. mariati00@hotmail.com Involve Your Partner In Your Child’s Birth • Empowered Birthing Classes (pd.) Increase confidence, learn hands-on tools, enjoy your birth! 828-231-9227. Classes monthly: Wednesdays, 6p.m. $175. Next begins August 19. www.AshevilleWomensWellness.com La Leche League Meetings • 2nd MONDAYS, 10am - Monday Mornings: Meeting at First Congregational Church, Oak St. Pregnant moms, babies and toddlers welcome. Info: 628-4438, 683-1999 or 505-1379. Parenting Group: The Highly Sensitive Child A free group on parenting the highly sensitive child led by parenting author Maureen Healy. Learn new skills, meet other parents and build a stronger com-

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munity for highly sensitive children to thrive in. Info: www.growinghappykids.com. • 1st & 2nd THURSDAYS (8/6 & 13), 6:30pm Group meeting at Westgate Earth Fare Aug. 6 and at Earth Fare South Aug. 13. Parents Night Out at the YMCA of WNC Take a night off and let your kids have fun at the YMCA. Activities for ages 2-12 include swimming, arts and crafts, an inflatable obstacle course, snacks and movies. Register at least 24 hours in advance. Fridays: $12/$24 nonmembers. Saturdays: $15/$30 nonmembers. Info: www. ymcawnc.org or 210-YMCA. • 1st SATURDAYS, 6-10pm & 3rd FRIDAYS, 6:309:30pm - Parents Night Out. Toddler Fun A free group that provides an opportunity for parents to have some structured fun with their toddlers

including 45 minutes of songs, stories, fingerplays, parachute play and more. To register: 2138098 or shantisunshine@gmail.com. • TUESDAYS, 9:30am-10:15am - Toddler Fun. At the Reuter YMCA in the Mission Hospitals Room. Call 213-8098 to register.

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Supporting the School of the Traveler Mickey Mahaffey, an Asheville activist and one-time candidate for mayor, will hold a benefit on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the West End Bakery in West Asheville to raise money for his School of the Traveler program. Mahaffey is raising money to establish a scholarship fund for his school, an outdooreducation program that takes young people on week-long or 10-day trips into the wilderness with minimal gear and supplies. “The goal is to allow the water, the earth, the air to be teachers,” says Mahaffey, a Benefits Calendar for August 5 - 13, 2009 Animal Compassion Network WNC’s largest nonprofit, no-kill animal welfare organization. Find a new pet at their pet adoption events. Info: 274-DOGS or www.animalcompassionnetwork. org. n Volunteers needed: volunteers@animalcompassionnetwork.org. • TH (8/6), 6-8:30pm - Ice Cream Social. Pet owners are invited to bring their leashed dog for doggie ice cream treats and homemade people treats to the Hop. Proceeds will benefit Animal Compassion Network’s foster and adoption programs. Haywood County Arts Council’s FUNd Party Series Pick up a FUNd Party book at 86 N. Main St. in Waynesville or call 452-0593 for details on events and reservations. • TU (8/18), 7pm - Ninth annual Wine for the Arts Under the Stars. Enjoy wine and appetizers under the stars on the patio at 24 Church St., Waynesville. $35. Register by August 10. Madison County Arts Council Events MCAC is located at 90 S. Main St. in Marshall. Info: 649-1301 or www.madisoncountyarts.com. • SU (8/9), 4pm - Jazz from Three Cool Cats (Sam Parker, Frank Bowman and Bob Orr). Plus, ice cold ice cream treats with all your favorite toppings. $10. A fundraiser for the council. Murphy Library 101 Blumenthal St. in Murphy. Info: pegrussell@hotmail.com or 387-8197. • SA (8/8) - The Murphy Library is auctioning a King Tut replica along with African art, local crafts,

former Baptist preacher. As one friend describes the program, “It’s sort of out of bounds from Outward Bound.” Mahaffey operates his program in the mountains of Western North Carolina as well as the area known as Copper Canyon, Mexico. He has been traveling between the two points now for 12 years while operating a hostel in Urique, in the state of Chihuahua, that serves as a base camp for travels there. Local filmmaker Rod Murphy, whose 6;14 Films documented Mahaffey’s travquilts, pottery, gift certificates and more at Bob Grove Auctions, 754 Highway 64, Brasstown. The silent auction begins at 5:30pm an the live auction begins at 7pm. All proceeds benefit the library. Info: 837-2417 or www.friendsofmurphylibrary.wordpress.com. Neighborhood Yard Sale • SA (8/8), 8am-2pm - Neighborhood yard sale at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, on Hillside off Merrimon Ave. in Asheville. Bake sale, hot dogs, furniture and lots more. Info: 252-6512 or 669-9990. Relay for Life of Henderson County Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Henderson County. Events take place in Hendersonville. Info: www.relayforlife.org/hendersoncountync. • SA (8/8), 8am-2pm - Rummage sale in the parking lot of North Henderson High School. n Those interested in participating in the sale should contact: 254-6931 or Amy.Renigar@cancer.org. Shriners Benefit Car Show • SA (8/8), 9am-3pm - Open car/truck/motorcycle show to benefit the Shriners’ hospitals. At the Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa. Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery is at 269 Oak Ave. in Spruce Pine. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. 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. • SU (8/9) - The 32nd annual Benefit Arts Auction, featuring more than 150 lots of art, will be held. A silent auction at noon, with the live auction starting at 1:30pm. At the Center Gallery. $20.

els in the documentary Being the Diablo, has created a series of short videos to show Mahaffey’s work with School of the Traveler. Mahaffey, who plans to spend the next two months raising money, will show video clips during his presentation. The benefit starts at 6 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres, as well as a talk by Mahaffey. Admission is $15. Visit www. schoolofthetraveler.com for more. — Jason Sandford

We Won’t Bow Down Film Fundraiser • WE (8/12), 7-10pm - No cover benefit (donations accepted) for “We Won’t Bow Down,” a documentary in progress by local filmmakers. Clips and music from the film, huge raffle. At Asheville Pizza, Coxe Avenue location, Asheville.

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The old shell game You’ve probably never heard of the Appalachian elktoe mussel, but some local folks have — and they’re trying to help the little mollusk survive. On the North Toe River just downstream from Spruce Pine, crews have removed the remnants of an old dam, hoping to re-establish the fish populations the endangered species depends on. The elktoe mussel, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist Anita Goetz explains, spends part of its life attached to the gills and fins of a host fish (the mottled sculpin, for example). But obstructions such as dams and poorly designed bridges and culverts impede fish movement up and downstream, reducing population diversity and adversely affecting habitat. In the past, biologists found the elktoe, sculpin and even such rare fish as the olive and sharphead darters (last sighted decades ago) above the North Toe dam. Today, these species are found only downstream of it. Small fish like these tend to be weak swimmers, so when old dams restrict their ability to circulate, the upstream populations eventually die off, she says. And with fewer fish to hitch a ride on, the elktoe (which can also be found in the more pristine upper French Broad River) also decline. “We’re hoping that [these] species can move upstream and re-populate,” notes Goetz. But mussels, small fish and other aquatic life are also adversely affected by wastewater discharges and sediment buildup, she continues. Freshwater mussels, in particular, are like canaries in coal mines: “When mussels disappear, other species do too,” says fellow Fish & Wildlife biologist John Fridell. For starters, these species filter the water. In one experiment, biologists filled two aquariums with muddy water and placed mussels in one of them. “Within 30 minutes, the water was crystal-clear,” he says. In addition, various aquatic-insect larvae use the mussel shells as their home base; fish then forage on the insects. Mink, muskrats, otters and raccoons feed on the mussels, and the resulting mussel-shell graveyards create fish habitat. “Everything’s connected,” says Fridell. Eco Calendar for August 5 - 13, 2009 Asheville GreenWorks Our area’s Keep America Beautiful affiliate, working to clean and green the community through environmental volunteer projects. Info: 254-1776 or info@ashevillegreenworks.org. • TUESDAYS (through 9/22), Noon-1pm - Create a healthy body and a healthy environment at the same time with this active community cleanup. Starts at Pritchard Park. Cleanup supplies provided. RSVP. Cradle of Forestry Events Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 877-3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org.

Natural water filter: Without the endangered Appalachian elktoe mussel, other native species disappear too. photo courtesy U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Accordingly, Goetz hopes that other threatened, endangered and rare species in the North Toe will also get a boost from the dam’s removal: the blotchside logperch, the mountain blotched chub and the wavy-rayed lampmussel, just to name a few. “When we opened up the right side of the river, fish were moving upstream imme-

• THURSDAYS (through 8/6), 10:30am-Noon - Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club. Nature-oriented activities for children ages 4-7. $4/program. ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. ECO advocates for green infrastructure, protects water quality, educates about energy conservation/renewable energy, and promotes recycling. Located at 121 Third Ave. West, Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or www.eco-wnc.org. • TH (8/6) - Enjoy an urban walk with Walk Wise, Drive Smart. Info: 457-6166 or www.walk-wise.org. • SA (8/8), 8am - Guided bird walk in Jackson Park, Hendersonville. • 2nd TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - Recycling Committee meeting.

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diately,” she notes. The Blue Ridge Grading and Trucking crews who did the heavy-equipment work were also pleased to see quick results, adds Goetz. “Many of them hadn’t worked on such a project before. It was different from building roads, and they’re our unsung heroes.”

Events at Warren Wilson College Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and held in Canon Lounge of the Gladfelter Student Center. Info: 298-3325. • TU (8/11), 4-6pm - Open house at the LEED Platinum EcoDorm. Guests will learn about the building’s energy-efficient design, featuring solar hot water and photovoltaic panels, high-efficiency boilers, radiant floor heating and more. Info: www.warren-wilson.edu/ecodorm. WNC Alliance Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment. Info: 258-8737 or www.wnca.org. • 1st THURSDAYS, 6:30 pm - Meeting for Buncombe County members and the public at the WNC Alliance office, 29 N. Market St., Ste. 610, Asheville. Info: 258-8737. WNC Nature Center

It takes a broad-based collaboration to save these creatures, she emphasizes. Much of the funding ($202,500) came from Fish & Wildlife, along with technical assistance on habitat restoration. But the dam-removal plan was drafted by the Asheville-based Altamont Environmental. And local nonprofits familiar with the area helped identify problem spots, write matching grants and coordinate river access with private landowners, says Goetz. Other project partners include the state Division of Water Resources and the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development Council. David Gillette, an assistant professor of environmental studies at UNCA, and his student Kaitlin Daniel took water and aquatic-life samples before the dam removal and plan to do follow-up monitoring, Goetz explains, saying, “We want to make sure that what we’re doing is working.” She also points to some other benefits of trying to preserve these little mollusks. Hiring Blue Ridge and Altamont supports the local economy, and clearing the river channel opens up a roughly 40-mile stretch to local outfitters. In addition, it makes the river safer: In 1983, a recreational boater drowned when he was trapped in the wicked hydraulics created by the dam debris. That hazard is now gone. And though the elktoe (whose shells used to be made into buttons) is typically unnoticed and underappreciated, notes Goetz, “A lot of folks pay attention to the warm-and-fuzzy [species], but although they’re cold and clammy, they’re very important for our water quality.” Fridell adds, “When we lose one species, it affects others up and down the food chain.” For more information on the Appalachian elktoe mussel, visit www.fws.gov/nc-es/mussel/appelk.html. To learn more about the North Toe project, visit www. mountainx.com/outdoors. Send your environmental news to mvwilliams@ mountainx.com or call 251-1333, ext. 152. X

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Even at 3 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon, Asheville’s tailgate markets are bustling. Over at the French Broad Food Co-op, a cellist is bowing a vaguely classical tune, Nicole DelCogliano of Green Toe Ground Farm can’t dice heirloom tomatoes samples as fast as shoppers can snatch them up, and Brian Moe of Viable Cultures is engaging a stream of customers in a conversation about kombucha. Like all local tailgate markets, the Wednesday market has the appearance of a thriving retail enterprise. But the hubbub

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me back 10 cents. According to research conducted by the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, I probably wasn’t the only small-spender circulating the market’s booths: A full 15 percent of shoppers polled in 2003-2004 reported spending less than $5. The average expenditure was $14.18. “The average customer at a mainline grocery store is spending a lot more than that,” says ASAP’s local food campaign program director Peter Marks. “I feel like it’s an issue I’m stumped on.” Tailgate markets are starting to subtly toy with their structures to encourage shoppers to spend more freely. The French Broad market’s cellist, for example, was seated in her tent not just to up the market’s cultural quotient: The subliminal message conveyed by a musician is “Stay” and, perhaps, “Spend.” “Now they’re all booking musical acts,” Marks says of markets across the region. Local markets have experimented with chef demos and children’s activities as ways to prod shoppers into lingering just a little longer over the displays of beets and Swiss chard. Add-ons like the coffee truck which weekly pulls into Asheville City Market are also popular. Still, Farmers Market Coalition Executive Director Stacy Miller warns that certain enticements can prove detrimental to markets. While Asheville’s markets are fairly rigorous in their enforcement of rules governing what can be sold and who can sell it, some markets in surrounding counties have traditionally been more lax, perhaps hoping the promise of crafts might lure garlic-scape shoppers. “If a customer on a given Saturday has a certain amount of money to spend, you want to reduce options so they buy the spring onions instead of earrings or kettle korn or whatever,” Miller says. But the limited scope of admirably focused markets may inhibit shoppers from using tailgate markets as their primary grocery store. Although the recent addition of numerous meat and egg vendors to Asheville’s markets has helped shoppers cross more items off their lists without stepping inside a supermarket, the ban on products made elsewhere means customers seeking sugar, paprika, out-of-season strawberries, light bulbs and toothpaste will remain reliant on

mainstream groceries —where they’re likely to pick up basil, beans and other necessities readily available at market. Marks is wary of selling staples at tailgate markets, since he suspects that no local vendor could possibly compete with mammothsized chains on cost. “Produce and honey are priced competitively at the market,” Marks says. “It might reinforce the idea that markets are so expensive if little vendors who don’t have the scale of Safeway get into commodity items.” Some markets have countered the “where’s the salt?” argument by positioning themselves in the parking lots of major supermarkets. While participating farmers sacrifice a fair bit of ambiance, Miller says that a market in her home state of West Virginia has flourished since taking up residence outside WalMart. “Those kind of relationships can be forged,” she says. The big box store serves as a sort of public market, much as Asheville’s Grove Arcade once did. Roger Hanagriff, agribusiness professor at Texas A&M University in Kingsville, would extend Miller’s reasoning further still. He advocates putting farmers’ markets inside groceries, with vendors giving the store a percentage of their sales. “If you could get a partnership, you’d have a win/win situation,” he says. Even without officially joining forces, some tailgate marketers believe they could boost their sales by borrowing supermarket conveniences like the shopping cart. There isn’t adequate storage space at most markets to house carts, which means most shoppers can only buy as much as they can lug in their tote bags or wheeled baskets. Intermittent tailgate market shoppers usually don’t bring any bags at all, so they’re typically stuck carrying their purchases in timeworn plastic grocery bags fished out of a vendor’s pick-up truck. While shopping carts would solve the physical challenge of purchasing a week’s worth of food at market, there’s a mental obstacle that Marks thinks is harder to surmount. At a grocery store, customers can blithely ignore the price tags on the items they dump into their carts, so a $3 box of fruit roll-ups and a $4 bag of potato chips blend seamlessly into their overall tally by the time they reach the check-out counter. That’s not the case at tail-

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gate markets, where shoppers are reminded of how much they’re spending at every booth. In the minds of consumers, who have to repeatedly reach into their wallets, $2 plus $2 plus $2 feels like more than $6. “The psychological barrier is paying for each item as you go,� Marks says. “People are very conscious of what they’re spending.� Miller contends that vendors can at least partially address the problem of piecemeal purchasing by bundling their products. She gives the example of “salsa mix � — a basket of tomatoes, garlic and cilantro sold for a single price. The advent of credit cards at tailgate markets may also nudge shoppers away from counting their cash. The Asheville City Market, Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market and the Yancey County Farmers Market this year began accepting credit, debit and EBT cards. With a swipe of their card, shoppers can now obtain cashvalue tokens that most — although not all — market vendors accept. Hanagriff applauds the advent of creditcard programs for yet another reason. As a researcher, his studies are often stymied by farmers’ informal record keeping. “It’s just cash in an envelope,� he grumbles. “We can’t track sales.� Without knowing how much consumers are inclined to spend on which items, it’s hard for economists like him to issue valid recommendations for vendors wishing to increase their weekly take. Nobody really knows whether having a cheese vendor situated near the front

of a market inspires shoppers to buy more bread, or if a consistent supply of radishes helps transform sometime market-goers into diehard loyalists. Local market managers have cobbled together a few guidelines for maximizing profitability, including situating vendors in the same booth week after week, scattering well-known vendors throughout the market and urging farmers to create aesthetically pleasing displays and interact with customers. Since many farmers aren’t naturally talented salespeople, Cornell University has developed a DVD for vendors featuring do’s and don’t’s of dealing with the public. The video dramatically illustrates the perils of breaking away from a transaction to greet a fellow farmer. But even a vendor who’s mastered the nuances of customer services is unlikely to persuade shoppers to lay out four or five times the amount they’re accustomed to spending. That’s why Marks says it’s incumbent upon shoppers to change their mindset. “Take the average amount you spend at the supermarket and challenge yourself to spend that much at the tailgate market,� he says. “Make that shift from thinking of the tailgate market as a fun place where you can spend a couple of bucks.� X Xpress food editor Hanna Rachel Raskin can be reached at food@mountainx.com.

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barbecue and burgers (served with a side of American fries), other entrees include chicken marsala, portobello pasta and skirt steak with raspberry chipotle sauce. “The food is very eclectic,” McLean says. “We’re trying to put the theme of America into this.” The Grass Roots Café, at 4165 Brevard Road, is open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 891-5024. RED STAG GRILL: The Grand Bohemian Hotel’s dining room is jumping into the brunch business, opening every Sunday at 9 a.m. The Red Stag’s a la carte brunch menu is every bit as rich as its evenings offerings, with the restaurant touting its signature Oscar Benedict, crowned with crab and a petite filet, and a poached egg wrapped in salmon and finished with chive crème fraiche. Brunch cocktails include a pomegranate Mimosa and cranberryspiked champagne. For reservations, call 398-5600. TAILGATE MARKETS: Asheville’s tailgate market shoppers have just more than a month left to help local markets win big in a nationwide contest sponsored by green-advocacy organizations Care2 and Local Harvest. The tailgate market that receives the most online votes by Sept. 17 will receive $5,000, with the four runner-up markets earning smaller cash prizes. At press time, Asheville City Market had 50 votes and the North Asheville Tailgate Market had garnered 147. Other area entries included the Historic Haywood County Farmers Market, with 40 votes, and Black Mountain Tailgate Market, with 27 votes. So far, none of the Western North Carolina markets have cracked the top 50, although the list’s upper echelon is dominated by not-so-faraway communities. Flint, Mich. — leading with an impressive 2321 votes — is followed closely by markets in Carrboro, Durham, Greenville, S.C., and Knoxville. To cast a vote in the contest, visit www.care2. com/farmersmarket.

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arts&entertainment Everyone should rock a mullet for a day or two

Catch a Southern-fried comedy film and a concert from soundtrack artist Langhorne Slim, both in one night by Alli Marshall Bands tour with other bands. Some follow a festival circuit. And there are fans (often in vintage VW microbuses) who tail certain bands. But, as actor/screenwriter Andy Stuckey puts it, “No bands that I know of have ever been on the road with a movie they did the soundtrack for. And no movies that I know of have gone on the road with a band.” Stuckey, who stars in the Southern-fried indie comedy Skiptracers, is launching that potential trend with the tandem film screening and Langhorne Slim concert, both happening in Asheville next Wednesday. Slim was hand-picked for the soundtrack, along with N.Y.’s the Defibrillators and N.C.’s Avett Brothers. “About five years ago I was living in Williamsburg [Brooklyn] near a venue called Galapagos,” Stuckey recalls. “One night the Avett Brothers were playing with Langhorne Slim. I just wandered in.” Stuckey and his longtime buddies/collaborators Harris Mendheim and Brian Saliba had started work on Skiptracers, which features the misadventures of a family of bail bondsmen in small-town Alabama. “The Defibrillators [who will perform with Skiptracers screenings at other locations] are good friends of mine, and I knew I wanted them to be a part of it. After I saw the Avetts and Langhorne, I thought ‘This could be a good fit.’” Actually, it’s a surprising fit. Slim (who borrows his stage name from his hometown of Langhorne, Pa.), is neither a Southerner nor a writer of quirk-comic anthems. His songs (performed with his backing band The War Eagles) are finely wrought folk rockers with intricate lyrics and excellently layered instrumentation. (Slim’s next album, due out in September, was recorded with Chris Funk of the Decemberists and features strings for the first time.) “It was three or four years ago and I was excited that someone was asking me to get involved with something that I thought was cool,” says Slim. He didn’t worry about the comedy aspect, though being a Northern band on a Southern soundtrack was cause for pause. “I’ve never really grasped that concept. I understand some people identify themselves as Southern rock or whatever [but] I don’t view myself as, ‘Now that I live in California I’ve got a West Coast sound,’” the musician says. “I want to make songs for the universe.” Slim adds, “After seeing the film, I think it works.” One Slim song on the score which has been

who:

Skiptracers and Langhorne Slim

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Southern comedy film about an Alabama bail-bonding family; folk-rocker who performs on the soundtrack

where: This ain’t Sweet Home Alabama: Andy Stuckey, left, stars in Skiptracers, an unapologetically Southern film. making the round via YouTube is the raucous “Cinderella.” It’s perfectly paired with the bombastic characters of Skiptracers, such as Stuckey’s Rusty, who the actor describes as “an imbecile, to say the least. Rusty is the quintessential redneck screw-up. If you’re from the South you’ve met a guy like this.” This movie is based loosely on both the town of Dothan, Ala. (where Stuckey, Mendheim and Saliba grew up) and a family the filmmakers knew. Though Skiptracers was conceived while the trio lived in New York City, it’s not South-deriding. “A meteorite did actually hit a woman in Alabama; a preacher actually did get beat up at a eulogy for insulting the dead,” Stuckey points out. “We embellished it in certain way — we were not too careful, like, ‘Oh, we might look like we’re making fun of that meth-head.’” Stuckey and Mendheim have a history of irreverence. After embarking on careers in TV, they decided to make the documentary Mullet Men, in which Stuckey trained for and

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competed in a fish-throwing contest on the Florida/Alabama border. “We documented it, we met characters along the way, and then for some ungodly reason I won the mullet toss,” Stuckey recalls. “It was a fun, lucky experience.” That spurred them to write their own script — the story of a different type of “mullet man.” That’s right; for his role as Rusty, Stuckey rocked the iconic hairstyle. “I had really long hair before we shot the movie,” the actor relates. “We were down there for preproduction and I was helping out the 40 Pee Wee Football kids we cast, going over stuff we were going to be doing and meeting their parents. One day I get my hair cut and it went from being ‘Oh it’s Andy, the nice guy,’ to ‘Who is this creep talking to our kids?’” He adds, “I really think everyone, at some point in their life, should have a mullet for a day or two. It really does change your attitude. You become way more aggressive, you’re a lot jerkier, you walk around like a rooster bobbing your head everywhere and

Skiptracers screens at the Fine Arts Theatre; Langhorne Slim and The War Eagles (with The Low Anthem) play at the Grey Eagle

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Wednesday, Aug. 12 (Skiptracers: 7 p.m., $8. www.fineartstheatre. com; Langhorne Slim: 8:30 p.m., $10 advance/$12 day of show. www. thegreyeagle.com questioning everything.” Anything for art. Stuckey believes that so many great stories come from small Southern towns, but all too often the rich cultural nuances are dumbed down for the big screen. “Sweet Home Alabama: No,” he says of the Reese Witherspoon vehicle. “That is a turd of a movie. We set out with a goal not make a turd of a Southern movie.” The final touch was the soundtrack, which will soon be available and does include some Alabama-based artists. But for now, music fans can get their fix by listening to the songs in the theater. Or at the artist’s shows. Or better yet, both. On the very same night. X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.

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Akira Satake’s cross-cultural banjo picking by Alli Marshall

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Even these days, when electric guitars Akira Satake Band and keyboards rule and mountain music what: is the stuff of Smithsonian recordings Appalachian-world fusion and PBS specials, a banjo player is easy enough to find. Asheville writer Gene where: Senyak recently published Banjo Camp!, Park & Rhythms outdoor Tyler Ramsey picked his way through a concert series at Lake Band of Horses song, and Shindig on the Tomahawk in Black Green — now in its 42nd year — is rife Mountain with banjos. But for Swannanoa-based when: musician Akira Satake, picking up a Thursday, Aug. 6 (7-9 p.m. banjo had little to do with revisiting Free. www.townofblackhis roots. As the Japanese-born player mountain.org). puts it, “Appalachian music was world music to me. It wasn’t my national music ment or turn on a radio for years. — it was exotic, like listening to African “For a good three-to-four years I lived music.” a music-less life,” he says. Satake (who performs as part of So, “For my mental health, I took the town of Black Mountain’s Park & up pottery,” the artist says. That Rhythms outdoor concert series at Lake hobby evolved into an occupation: Tomahawk) is also a ceramist, and moved Satake is a member of the Southern to WNC in 2003. It was a move that he Highland Craft Guild and Piedmont says “had nothing to do with music,” Craftsmen; he took part in last year’s yet represents an important coincidence: Smithsonian Craft Show and in 2007 “My big influences in high school were received the National Award for Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs and I Excellence in Contemporary Clay. ended up living in their home town,” the Not that Satake is any stranger to musician says. accolades: Prevail shared the 1998 Swannanoa is a long way from Osaka, German Music Critics’ Award for but thanks to the roots revival that swept Best World Music Recording with the not just the U.S. but the globe during the late Qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Osaka to Oteen: “Appalachian music was world music to 1960s and ‘70s, folk artists like Bob Dylan Khan. me,” Satake says. (and Dylan predecessors Pete Seeger and But, like Satake mentioned, it wasn’t Woody Guthrie) gained popularity in music that brought him to WNC. After far-flung locales. traditions, and cellist Julia Weatherford comSeptember 11, he felt “uncomfortable “When I started playing music, my brother brought home a record by Doc pletes the Appalachian leg of the journey. As living in New York.” That, and Manhattan Watson,” Satake explains. “When I was grow- for Satake, even though he plays the banjo in didn’t afford space for a kiln. When a relative ing up in Japan, bluegrass music was much a three-finger bluegrass style that comes from suggested Asheville, the idea struck a chord. bigger than it is now [although] many people Appalachia, he says that “it’s hard to deny I’m Here, the artist built a Japanese Kyushu-style still play bluegrass because Japan is that kind Japanese. The composition has some Japanese oil kiln and a wood-fired kiln and uses earthy, of country.” The large population means every influence, even if I’m not trying [and] I’m Japanese-inspired glazes. Just as Satake’s gorgeously organic pottery is sought-after, so is genre, from pop and punk to salsa and reggae, happy to do that.” is represented. As a teen, Satake played banjo In 2009, World Music is as familiar as Pad his uniquely innovative music. Soon, he was up to three night a week in clubs, but because Thai. But in 1979, when Satake (jobless and reaching for both his banjo and Shamisen (a he wasn’t banking on a future as a profession- new to Manhattan) decided to pick a tune three-stringed Japanese instrument) and colal musician, he pursued photography, which in Washington Square Park, Peter Gabriel’s laborating with area musicians. landed him employment in San Francisco. genre-defining Real World Records was still a “The Asheville audience is is so openFrom there, a visit to New York City turned decade away. What happened was, Nashville minded,” he enthuses. “They understand into a 24-year layover and an unlikely foray songwriter/guitarist Ollie O’Shea invited Appalachian music, but also someone who Satake to audition for a band that included does something creative. They don’t judge into the music business. Satake’s 1997 album, Cooler Heads Prevail, Larry Campbell on fiddle and Jim Lauderdale music from a shallow understanding.” references an oft-stamped passport of influ- as vocalist. Campbell and Satake went on This week’s performance represents Satake’s ences, from the Irish lilt of “Tail Wag Dog to collaborate on many projects, including return (albeit slowly) to music. There’s a menJig” to airy flutes wafting behind the medi- those created by the Alula Records label that tion of another CD. Compositions are in the tative string progressions on “Nobody’s Satake founded. Ahead of the world music works — but Satake seems happy to take Hat.” “Basho,” named for the 17th century curve, Alula produced reggae, hip-hop and things slowly. “I feel very comfortable playing Japanese haiku artist, calls to mind both a Celtic. Prevail, Tim O’Brien’s The Crossing and and listening, and I’ve met a wonderful group Mamadou Diabaté’s Tunga: Those are Alula of musicians,” he says. “I’m back.” X Vince Guaraldi refrain and a Noh score. A decade later, Satake’s band still repre- albums. sents a global crossroads: Percussionist River Unfortunately, the stress of the music busi- Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ Guerguerian brings Middle Eastern rhythms, ness took a toll. So bitter was Satake’s parting mountainx.com. fiddler Duncan Wickel is versed in Celtic from Alula that he couldn’t pick up an instru-

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De La Soul: The 20 Years High and Rising tour by Patrick Conant Twenty years (!) after the release of their debut, the clever and eclectic 3 Feet High and Rising, hip-hop trio De La Soul prove they’re still relevant with a new release on iTunes and an album planned for later this year. Xpress talked to band member Posdnuos about the forefathers of hip-hop, the future of music in a digital age and the pros and cons of touring for two decades. Xpress: You guys just put out a new album, Are You In? How has the response been? Pos: It’s been good. A lot of people obviously were happy to see us doing something, and they thought it was interesting to be doing it with Nike. Once they got the understanding behind it ... a continuous journey of 45 minutes of music, and all new music. Its all blended together like we would normally do music anyway. It was really up our alley and a challenge that we were willing to do. So far, fans they let us know they love it, people who knew of De La Soul. The response has been real positive. So, this album is distributed exclusively on iTunes, right? Yes, this is something that we did exclusively with Nike and iTunes. We’ve been working on our own album and we’re looking at putting that out soon. We’re definitely trying to continue to have music come out, and in a much quicker fashion.

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How do you think the digital distribution of music has changed the way you produce and sell music? It’s just what technology is. It’s helped for a lot of people to cut out the middleman. You’ve got your own music up and as long people know that it’s there, their hands can go directly to it in a matter of seconds. It’s people like, say, my children, where that’s all they know. They don’t know the whole going to the store and physically picking up a copy, they know about going online, so it’s about being a part of what goes on in today’s world. It’s excellent for a lot of older groups who’ve been around, who may not be on labels anymore, and it’s excellent for a lot of independent groups who may not be on a label, but Three is the magic number: De La Soul bring their clever hip-hop to they can now build up their criteria by dealing with the fans directly. the Orange Peel.

who:

De La Soul, with Rapper Big Pooh

what:

Eclectic hip-hop

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The Orange Peel

when:

Sunday, Aug. 9 (9 p.m. $25/$27. www.theorangepeel.net).

What direction would you like to see music go in the next five to 10 years? I’d like more creativity to be added to it. I think the business standpoint has been the most powerful portion of the music. When I look at some of the forefathers in the hip-hop world, the godfathers of this, they don’t have what they deserve because they did it for just the art and they had people around them who took advantage of that. I think now, everyone is about their business. It’s great to have Lil Wayne, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest or whoever can realize, ‘You know what, I’m not going to just walk in this place unless I’m going to take advantage of it,’ but now, it’s just taken away from the inspiration of great music. You have people standing at the parties, and they’ll see Puff sitting over in the corner, see Lil Wayne in the corner, see Jay-Z in the VIP, and they see De La Soul on the

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floor but no one wants to jump on the mic and have fun because they all know they can get paid for it. I think that’s what’s missing now, because it’s all about the business and not about the creativity. You’ve been playing for over 20 years now. Do you still enjoy going on tour and playing live shows? Definitely. I mean, sometimes it can get a little trying, because sometimes you want to go home and get in the studio, or have some time to just chill with your kids, but it’s definitely a part of us. It’s our way of connecting right away with our listeners and people who have been supporting us throughout our 21 years. It’s always fun to see people saying our words. You can look at someone and see that they’re nearly our age, and right next to them is some young 18-year-old kid who might’ve gotten into us when he was 10, and he was listening to Stakes Is High. It’s just great to still be able to be out here doing what we do. Do you know what the time frame will be on your next album release? We’re already like seven songs deep. We’re continuing to finish this tour that we’re doing, that runs until Sept. 5, then we’ll go to Australia, and then most likely drop the album at the top of the year. X Check out their new album, Are You In?, at www.myspace.com/delasoul. Visit mountainx.com for audio clips from the full interview. Patrick Conant can be reached at pconant@mountainx.com.

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Greg Cartwright continues to Reign; Woody Pines rolls it on over So this week the section is pretty man-heavy. We always try for a balance of genres and venues, but this week’s A&E dudeness was striking — one of those things you don’t necessarily notice until you’re turning your photos in to the designer, and they’re all dudes, standing, sitting, rocking, whatever. Oh yeah, and one gal in her underwear. Classy. So anyway, sometimes things tip in strange directions. Enjoy the brodeo. First up, a dispatch from resident junking expert and music-phile Whitney Shroyer: “It’s been a busy summer for Asheville rock and roller Greg Cartwright, who’s performing shows this year with the full trifecta of his most prominent bands, past and present. He’s just wrapped up a European tour with his fellow Oblivians (and Detroit legends the Gories), and is now set to play a short series of dates with the Reigning Sound, who are getting ready to release their long-awaited fourth studio album, Love and Curses, on In the Red records. Then next weekend it’s off to Memphis to play with the Compulsive Gamblers, as one of many bands who are reuniting to celebrate the legendary Antenna club. “The Aug. 6 Reigning Sound show at the Grey Eagle also gives Asheville another chance to see the Thomas Function, an excellent jangly power-pop band from Alabama, who are getting ready to follow up their outstanding 2008 release Celebration with an as-yet untitled follow up. Both bands are terrific live, and the Grey Eagle show promises to be a

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rockin’ good time. “Any Asheville fans who’d love to see the Compulsive Gamblers but can’t make it to Memphis on the 15th of August are advised to mark their calendars for the Sept. 24-26 weekend, when the Gamblers will join bands from all around the world (including Asheville resident Don Howland’s latest project, now called A Burning Bus) at Gonerfest in that same city. The sixth Gonerfest, sponsored by the label and the record store of the same name, is the festival’s best lineup yet, featuring an outstanding array of cutting edge rock ‘n roll. A truly international lineup including France’s Magnetix and the Sonic Chicken 4, Puerto Rico’s Davila 666, up-and-coming American bands like Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, and Nobunny, as well as punk legends like the Reatards and the Cheater Slicks. More info can be found at www.goner-records.com/gonerfest.” Coming back from Memphis, maybe on a train, don’t miss Woody Pines at Jack of the Wood on Saturday, Aug. 8. Back from a five-week Western tour including stops at the inimitable Oregon Country Fair and Seattle’s Folklife Festival, the country-blues-old-time trio has been in the studio with Gill Landry from Old Crow Medicine Show. While Pines is Asheville-based, he and his lonely backup duo don’t stick around for long (they’re already planning a 2010 European tour), so catch them while you can. $6. Info at www.myspace.com/woodypines. X Got random and useful news for Spork? E-mail ae@mountainx.com.

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smartbets New Riders of the Purple Sage Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s life and music on the 14th anniversary of his death when the country-rock mainstays the New Riders come to the Grey Eagle. Garcia originally played steel guitar with the band in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The group revives and recreates the spirit on a fresh new release, Where I Come From. With Tony Furtado opening. Sunday, Aug. 9. 8 p.m. $15. www. thegreyeagle.com.

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Buncombe Turnpike Energetic bluegrass quintet Buncombe Turnpike has some stellar pickers and now, a new album. Fronted by Asheville native Tom Godleski, a master storyteller himself, the band rides into the Grey Eagle for a CD-release show. With friend and talented singer/songwriter Dave Desmelik. Saturday, Aug.8. 9 p.m. $8. www. buncombeturnpike.homestead.com.

Fred Chappell Former N.C. poet laureate, 2005 Thomas Wolfe Prize winner and groundbreaking author Fred Chappell reads from his latest book of poems, Shadowbox. Lovers of the literary craft, and particularly Southern tradition, don’t miss this one — come early for a good seat. Malaprop’s. Saturday, Aug. 8. 7 p.m. www.malaprops.com.

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

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August 7 - 9, 2009 Presented by the

Asheville Quilt Guild at

The North Carolina Arboretum Friday & Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: $4 plus $5 Arboretum parking fee per car

• Over 200 quilts • Silent auction of small quilts • Opportunity quilt,“Baltimore’s Carolina Cousin” • Vendors • Demonstrations

For more information: 828-658-8180 or julesjoy@yahoo.com ashevillequiltguild.org • ncarboretum.org The Rotary Club of Asheville is sponsoring a concurrent show and more vendors at Biltmore Square Mall. Free shuttle with paid admission too the Asheville Quilt Show 60 AUGUST 5 - AUGUST 11, 2009 • mountainx.com

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

Wed., August 5

BoBo Gallery

Singer/songwriters night feat: Eliza Rosbach (indie, folk), Leo Johnson, Chelsea Lynn La Bate & Tommy Hunt Boiler Room

The Memes (indie, rock) w/ Brie Capone & Strange Brew

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Bill Covington (classics), 6-7pm Maddy & Masterpiece (dance band), 7-11pm Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Boiler Room

Hump day dance party w/ The Free Flow Band Vincenzo’s Bistro

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Marc Keller (variety)

Shag music w/ DJ

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Watershed

Old Time Jam, 6pm

Open mic at the Shed w/ Parker Brooks

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Waynesville Water’n Hole

Acoustic Soul

Eleven on Grove

Zydeco dance Emerald Lounge

Reggae Resurrection Firestorm Cafe and Books

Celtic & eclectic jam Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter) Garage at Biltmore

Funk jam featuring local artists

Never Blue

Wild Wing Cafe

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Mixed Bag Open Jam hosted by Michael Tao

Open mic

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Caribbean Cowboys

Decades Restaurant & Bar

Ballroom Dancing with Roger Buckner

Club 828

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Back Room

Exception to the Rule (traditional bluegrass)

Red Stag Grill

Beacon Pub

Wink Keziah & The Deluxe Motel

Steve Wolrab & guests (jazz, guitar) Frankie Bones

Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter)

Dave Desmelik (Americana, folk)

Rocket Club

Blu Lounge

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Galictifunk (disco, funk, house & DJs)

Johnny Blackwell (folk-rock, bluegrass)

Woody Pines (roots, blues)

Scandals Nightclub

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Garage at Biltmore

Luke Malone

Open Mic w/ Sven Hooson

Thur. 08/15

Five Fifty Three

Anne Coombs (jazz, swing)

The Hookah Bar

Open Mic Night

Open Mic & Poetry Slam

Bluegrass jam night (band 8-10pm, open jam 10pm)

Latin dance

Tues. 08/11

Emerald Lounge

Pisgah Brewing Company Razcal’s

Brooke Clove Band

Non-stop rock’n roll sing-a-long party show, 8pm-1am Funk Messengers & The Summertime Whiskey Band (funk, rock)

DJ dance night

Sat. 08/08

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Thu., August 6

Flatcreek Speedshop

Dave Desmelik

Open jam w/ Mirage

Xavier Rudd w/ Jeremy Fisher

Orange Peel

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

Back Room

Screaming Jays Cabo Verde (Flamenco, jazz)

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Open mic w/ Jarrett Leone

‘80s Night Decades Restaurant & Bar

Electro Tango w/ Matt Williams, Hatori Hanzo & Everflaw

Courtyard Gallery

Broadway’s

Mark Guest (jazz guitar) Open mic

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Sat. 08/06

Pick~N~Jam

Citizens Band Radio

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Frankie Bones

Curras Dom

Unknown Hinson (“country and westerntinged psychobilly”)

Town Pump

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Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center

Beazley Phillips Band (rock, blues) & The Dave Turner Band Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Hypnotherapy Wellness Centers Wed. 8/5

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The Thomas Function 9pm

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Vollie and Karl & The Western Wildcats 9pm Buncombe Turnpike CD Release with Dave Desmelik 9pm

New Riders of the Purple Sage 8pm Langhorne Slim w/ The Low Anthem 8:30pm thursday - saturday

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WHITe HOrSe SOUrWOOD VarIeTY SHOW featuring classical vocalist (& White Horse co-owner) kimberly Hughes, Lauri Brooks on piano, adair Brooks on violin, Jordan Brooks on guitar, blues piano man Michael Foraker, and american singer Michael David! 8 pm - $8 - BAr OpEnS 6 pm food available - all ages

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Tony Ballew No Cover

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August 5th

Widespread Wednesday The Screaming Jays

1/2 off appetizer with 2 can donation for MANNA 7-9pm

August 6th

DJ Chalis• $3 Well Rum Drinks

August 7th

Brother Fatback • $3 Well Gin Drinks

August 8th

Holiday • $3 Seagrams 7 Drinks

August 11th

Low Down Travelers

Classic Blues Night • $2 All Wells All shows at 9:30 pm unless noted 77b Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 828-258-1550 • mo.daddys@gmail.com Check out our music online! mo-daddys.com

Carolina Sky No Cover tueSdAy

Open Mic Night! 733 Haywood Rd. • West Asheville (on the corner of Brevard & Haywood Rd.)

828-505-2129

IRISH PUB

Reigning Sound (country, rock) w/ The Thomas Function

Live music

Mark Guest & friends (jazz-guitar ensemble)

Decades Restaurant & Bar

Dancing w/ Darin Kohler & the Asheville Katz feat: Susie Hall

Back Room

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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

Tonic (rock) w/ Civil Twilight & The Will

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

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Eleven on Grove

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

Bluegrass Jam, 9:30pm Lobster Trap

Hank Bones

Magnolia’s Raw Bar

A Social Funk-tion (party covers) Mela

Belly dancing Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

DJ Chalis

The Asheville Brewing Company

wants to hook you up! Join us for

The Asheville Dating Game Saturday, August 15 9pm • Free! *R-rated humor

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Never Blue

Singer/songwriter showcase

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$3 Admission • Movie Line 254-1281

Delivery or Carry Out until 11pm • 254-5339

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Scandals Nightclub

Drag show w/ music by The Bandits & NoName Soul Infusion Tea House and Bistro

Singer-songwriter showcase Town Pump

Duke Freeman (blues, soul) w/ Freegrass Revival

Tokyo Joe (rock) Zuma Coffee

Thursday night bluegrass jam

Fri., August 7 Back Room

Alex Caton (old time, Gypsy) Blu Lounge

Dance mix w/ local DJs Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Acoustic Swing

Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar

Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm

LUNCH BUFFET

Boiler Room

255-4077

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Garage at Biltmore

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

BoBo Gallery

Asheville Brewing Company 77 Coxe Ave. Downtown Asheville

Brushfire (“stankgrass”)

Purple Onion Cafe

Join us at both locations for our M-F 11-3pm • Now open Sundays! Pizza, salad, baked potatoes and more!

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Vollie and Kari & The Western Wildcats (Western swing, honky tonk)

Wild Wing Cafe

Saturday, auguSt 8

The Gin Fitz & guests

Queen Anne’s Revenge (punk, rock) & The Secret B-Sides (soul)

The Corduroy Road (Americana, folk)

Nu Jazz / Funk

Fred’s Speakeasy

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Westville Pub

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Live music w/ Steady State

Pisgah Brewing Company

Live music w/ Aaron Laflace (singer/songwriter)

675 Merrimon Ave • Asheville, NC www.ashevillepizza.com

Firestorm Cafe and Books

Larry Keel and Natural Bridge (bluegrass)

Red Stag Grill

Miles Bonny

The Enemy Lovers (indie, rock) & The Winter Sounds Bosco’s Sports Zone

Live music

Broadway’s

Albatross Party (indie, rock) & The Hellblinki Sextet Chaser’s Nitelife

DJ Diva & The Lee Whitaker Band Club Xcapades

Locomotive Pie (originals & blues) Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar

Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm BoBo Gallery

Boiler Room

Buncombe Turnpike (bluegrass, acoustic)

Perpetual Groove (rock)

Mark Keller (singer/songwriter)

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Feed and Seed

Gottrocks

Razcal’s

Music w/ Lady DJ Christian M.

The Backpockets & Hope For Agoldensummer (indie, acoustic)

Orange Peel

Mitch Barrett

Blu Lounge

These Would Be Men

Dance Party

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Blues / Rock / Soul

Emerald Lounge

Donna Jean Godchaux Band w/ Jeff Mattson (rock ‘n’ roll)

Peggy Ratusz’ Invitational Blues Jam

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Salsa & Mambo Dancing, 10pm-2am Dance Lessons, 10:30pm

New French Bar Courtyard Cafe

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

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Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Trees Leave (Americana)

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

Brantley Gilbert (singer/songwriter) w/ Jess Franklin Hangar

The Sharkadelics (classic rock, metal) Holland’s Grille

Live Bands

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Iron Horse Station

Alan Darveux’s Band

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Firecracker Jazz Band (Dixieland jazz) Jerusalem Garden

Belly dancing w/ live music Mike’s Tavern

Ringing Cedars (indie, rock) w/ Karl Southgate & Shine River

Fire On High w/ Tragedy of Crom & Burnstitch (rock) Bosco’s Sports Zone

DJ Dance Party Broadway’s

Ancient Sky, Gift Horse & Doom Ribbons Chaser’s Nitelife

DJ Diva & The Lee Whitaker Band Decades Restaurant & Bar

Rotating guest bands

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Fundraiser for Jenny Bowen for City Council feat: Vortex Cabaret Emerald Lounge

Richard Devine w/ Bass Science, Steve Nalepa & DJ Bowie Feed and Seed

Easy Pickens & Legacy Drive (bluegrass) Firestorm Cafe and Books

“The Movement” a multi-genre exposition w/ DJs & a house band Fred’s Speakeasy

Jimbo w/ guests

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Lyndsay Wojcik (soul)

Garage at Biltmore

DJ Den, Zapo-Tech & more Gottrocks

Black Cash & Whiskey Dick Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Buncombe Turnpike CD release show (bluegrass) w/ Dave Desmelik Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Brother Fatback (rock, blues)

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

Orange Peel

Handlebar

Pisgah Brewing Company

Hangar

Red Room at Temptations

Havana Restaurant

Red Stag Grill

Holland’s Grille

The Hookah Bar

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Town Pump

Jerusalem Garden

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Mike’s Tavern

White Horse

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Wild Wing Cafe

Pisgah Brewing Company

Sat., August 8

Purple Onion Cafe

Corey Smith (singer/songwriter) w/ American Aquarium Marsupial (rock, other)

Southern Silk Duo w/ DJ Dday

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Eathtone Soundsystem Tony Ballew

Peace Jones (flutes, funk) Bobby Sullivan (piano) BeauSoleil (Cajun, Zydeco) The Plaids (ambient)

Curras Dom

Saliva w/ Smile Empty Soul & Adelitas Way (modern-rock) Live music Ahora Si (salsa, jazz, tropical) DJ Dance Party

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Woody Pines (rag time, blues) Belly dancing w/ live music The Traveling Trio Holiday

Bobby Lee Rogers w/ Ike Stubbfield & Marcus Williams Menage (indie, rock)

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Diana Wortham Theater 257-4530 Dock’s Restaurant 883-4447 Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar 252-2711 Eleven on Grove 505-1612 Emerald Lounge (OSO) 232- 4372 The Encouraging Cup 329-8210 Feed & Seed + Jamas Acoustic 216-3492 Firestorm Cafe (OSO) 255-8115 Five Fifty Three 631-3810 Frankie Bones 274-7111 Fred’s Speakeasy (SA) 281-0920 French Broad Brewery Tasting Room 277-0222 The Garage 505-2663 Gottrocks 235-5519 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern (OSO) 232-5800 Grove House Eleven on Grove 505-1612

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The Grove Park Inn 252-2711 Guadalupe Cafe 586-9877 The Handlebar (864)233-6173 The Hangar (SA) 684-1213 Havana Restaurant 252-1611 Holland’s Grille 298-8780 The Hookah Bar 252-1522 Infusions 665-2161 Iron Horse Station 622-0022 The Lobster Trap 350-0505 Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill 253-8805 Magnolia’s Raw Bar (ISS) 251-5211 Mela 225-8880 Mike’s Tavern 281-3096 Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill (SH) 258-1550 New French Bar Courtyard Cafe 225-6445 Never Blue 693-4646

O’Malley’s On Main 246--0898 The Orange Peel (OSO) 225-5851 Picnics 258-2858 Panther’s Paw 696-0810 Pisgah Brewing Co. 669-0190 Purple Onion Cafe 749-1179 Rankin Vault 254-4993 Razcal’s 277-7117 Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel 505-2949 Rocket Club 505-2494 Root Bar No.1 299-7597 Ruby’s BBQ Shack (ISS) 299-3511 Sadie’s Seafood 505-3364 Scandals Nightclub 252-2838 Shovelhead Saloon (SA) 669-9541 Soul Infusion Tea House & Bistro (OSO) 586-1717 Steak & Wine 505-3362

Stella Blue 236-2424 The Still 683-5913 Switzerland Cafe 765-5289 The Red Room at Temptations (SA) 252-0775 Temptations Martini Bar (SA) 252-0775 Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 Town Pump (SA) 669-4808 Tressa’s Downtown Jazz & Blues (SA) 254-7072 Vaso de Vino Wine Bar & Market 687-3838 Vincenzo’s Bistro 254-4698 The Watershed 669-0777 Waynesville Water’n Hole 456-4750 Westville Pub (OSO) 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe (SA) 253-3066 Xcapades 258-9652

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OSO: outdoor/patio smoking only • SH: smoking hours, call clubs for specfics • ISS: indoor smoking section • SA: smoking allowed Red Room at Temptations

Southern Silk Duo w/ DJ Spy-V

Two Cow Garage (rock, roots, punk) w/ Jason C. Waller

Red Stag Grill

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Rocket Club

Charlie’s on Acid (rock, experimental) Scandals Nightclub

DJ Dance Party & Cabaret Show Switzerland Cafe

Angelo SantaMaria (rock, blues) The Hookah Bar

Magma Blood

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Carolina Sky

Town Pump

Paul Edelman (country, folk) Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Gashouse Mouse (blues, dance) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Live music w/ Marc Keller (variety) Westville Pub

The Humbuckers (alt-country, folk-rock) White Horse

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Johnny Blackwell (variety, covers)

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Greg Olson & Richard Graham (world, folk)

Nasty Ponies (punk, hardcore) w/ Endless Bummer & Ukebox

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Firestorm Cafe and Books

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“MUSE” music, comedy, poetry, dance & more Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

New Riders of the Purple Sage w/ Tony Furtado Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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“Vinyl at the Vault” w/ DJ Chris Rocket Club

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Scandals Nightclub

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Stella Blue

DJ Dance Party & Cabaret Show

Quest for Glory Open mic

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Bob Burnette (folk, singer/songwriter)

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Contra dance

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Bob Zullo (guitar), 630-10:30pm

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Tony Ballew (guitar and vocals), 5:30 pm — The Oxymorons (improv comedy), 8 pm Rocket Club

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Marc Keller & Company (variety)

Curras Dom

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The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show (bluegrass)

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Courtyard Gallery

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Vincenzo’s Bistro

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Ancient Harmony (rock, psychedelic)

Westville Pub

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Valorie Miller (singer/songwriter)

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

Wild Wing Cafe

“Transfig-Urations” feat: Budos Band & Ice Cream

Matt Stillwell Band

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Five Fifty Three

Zuma Coffee

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

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Steve Wolrab & guests (jazz, guitar)

Thursday night bluegrass jam

Hangar

Fri., August 14

Frankie Bones

Chris Rhodes (singer/songwriter) French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Johnson’s Crossroad (acoustic, country) Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

“Transfig-Urations” feat: Kurt Vile, Coathangers & more Grove Park Inn Great Hall

The Sharkadelics (classic rock, metal)

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Woody Wood and Friends (jazz, blues, rock) Blu Lounge Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Blue Ridge Dining Room & Wine Bar

Iron Horse Station

Acoustic Swing

Butter Hollar

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

Chris Rhodes (r&b, blues, pop), 5:30-10pm

Jack Of The Wood Pub

BoBo Gallery Boiler Room

Magnolia’s Raw Bar

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DJ Diva & The Lee Whitaker Band

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Decades Restaurant & Bar

DJ dance party Orange Peel

Diana Wortham Theater

Pisgah Brewing Company

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Purple Onion Cafe

Vendetta Creme (cabaret music) & Aaron Price Razcal’s

Mark Keller (singer/songwriter)

Red Room at Temptations

Southern Silk Duo w/ DJ Dday Red Stag Grill

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues)

Transfigurations presented by Harvest Records

Eleven on Grove

Salsa & Mambo Dancing, 10pm-2am Dance Lessons, 10:30pm Emerald Lounge

Red Stag Grill

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Scandals Nightclub

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Singer-songwriter showcase Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Peggy Ratusz’ Invitational Blues Jam

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John Brown’s Body & Dubconscious w/ Passafire (reggae)

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Chicago Afrobeat Project

Stella Blue

Crystal Kind (cosmic reggae) & Spontaneous Earth Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Live music w/ singer-songwriters Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

The Catfish Hodge Band (blues) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Bobby Sullivan (piano) White Horse

The Richard Shulman Jazz Trio CD release party (jazz) Wild Wing Cafe

Feed and Seed

Moonshine Jenny (rock)

Red Eye Ramblers CD release party French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

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Nikki Talley (indie, rock)

Curras Dom

Garage at Biltmore

Mark Guest & friends (jazz-guitar ensemble)

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Due to possible last-minute scheduling changes, moviegoers may want to confirm showtimes with theaters.

movie reviews and listings by ken hanke

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Brewing Co. (254-1281) Star Trek (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 Please call the info line for updated showtimes.

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(500) Days of Summer JJJJJ

Director: Marc Webb Players: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler

Comedy/Romance

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Rated PG-13

The Story: A young man falls in love with a woman who doesn’t share his romantic worldview, but she can’t help but be drawn to him. The Lowdown: A breath of spring — even in the late summer — (500) Days of Summer is a clever, funny and very perceptive comedy/romance that’s a must-see. Marc Webb’s (500) Days of Summer is one of those rare highly touted movies that’s sometimes even better than the touting would have you believe. It’s also the sort of film that endorses the idea of giving people more than one chance. Who would ever think that this witty, savvy, slyly perceptive movie was directed by a guy who made a 3 Doors Down music video (no, blessedly not “Citizen Soldier”) and was written by the fellows who penned The Pink Panther 2? (I actually sought out Webb’s music video “Duck and Run,” but the only trace I saw of Webb’s style in the video lay in (500) Days’ use of split screen — and it’s a much less interesting use than is evidenced in (500) Days.) Is this stated non-romantic comedy — that very much is a romantic comedy — perfect? No. It has a bit too much indie hipness for that, but I can’t bring myself to hold that too much against a movie that’s this smart, this funny and this wonderfully human. It’s this last quality that sells (500) Days. It also helps that its quirks don’t feel forced and are spread evenly between the movie’s characters and its style. So many quirky comedies have quirky characters, but only a handful are solid enough filmmaking to even attempt quirky style. Here, we have a film that can offer both in a nice balance. The film’s story is one we can all probably identify with on one level or another. The continually remarkable Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Tom Hansen, a young man whom the narrator informs us has a worldview borne of “sad British pop music and a complete misreading of the movie The Graduate,” which tells us

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in Marc Webb’s scintillating comedy romance (500) Days of Summer — a film that actually surpasses the hype attached to it. just about everything we need to know concerning his approach to life. The other half of the relationship is a woman played by Zooey Deschanel, Summer Finn, a much more pragmatic young woman who doesn’t believe in love or relationships and understands The Graduate far too well for her own good. They meet when she gets a job at the greeting-card company he works for, and as the movie’s tagline says, “Boy falls in love. Girl doesn’t,” though it’s not quite as simple as that sounds. The film is structured in a jigsaw fashion, dropping in here and there on various numbered days of the titular 500 in question. Much like the narration, this could have been a pointlessly showy device, but the structure allows us a better understanding of just what happens, and how and why, by countering key moments in the relationship with scenes that support or undermine what Tom wants to believe and what Summer actually feels or doesn’t. Occasionally, we see the same scene — or parts of it — in a different way, so that what appeared to convey one thing was actually suggestive of another. Without getting into a lot of specifics that might spoil the film’s often surprising developments, there’s what appears to be a charming scene where Tom finds a copy of Ringo Starr’s Stop and Smell the Roses album in a record store, which he shows Summer, since Ringo is her favorite Beatle. When we see the scene a second time, it becomes clear that this is where the relationship is starting to wear

thin for her. Much the same dynamic is at work in a partially repeated scene involving a screening of The Graduate — perhaps the key scene in the film. The film is constantly inventive and alive to its own sense of romance and the delusions of romance. Webb makes terrific use of split screen to show contrapuntal action — and in one deft sequence shows what Tom envisions on the left side of the screen and what actually happens on the right. There’s also a very shrewd reversal of the standard rom-com format, which involves a penultimate gloomy reel. And there’s a simply fantastic sequence using Hall and Oates’ song “You Make My Dreams” (already used badly in at least two pretty awful movies), which may owe a lot to a scene from Kevin Lima’s Enchanted (2007), but manages to make itself feel fresh. The ending might be a little too easy (though the last gag is kind of irresistible), and the supporting characters may be a little too of the amusingly quirky sort. But there’s a sense of reality to it all that makes the film seem more charming than contrived. There is true wit here and joy and some sadness — along with principal characters you can care about and believe in. That’s awfully refreshing in a genre that’s become increasingly debased of late. Rated PG-13 for sexual material and language. — reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14 and Fine Arts Theatre.

Aliens in the Attic (PG) 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 The Collector (R) 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15 District 9 (R) Thursday Aug 13 12:01 (midnight) only G-Force (3-D) (PG) 12:20, 1:15, 2:35, 3:30, 4:50, 5:45, 7:05, 8:00, 9:20, 10:15 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (3-D) (PG) 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:10, 9:30 Orphan (R) 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 A Perfect Getaway (R) 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:35 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (PG-13) 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:15 The Ugly Truth (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 Up 2-D (PG) 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 9:55 n Carolina Asheville

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(500) Days of Summer (PG-13) 11:25, 1:40, 4:20, 7:35, 9:45 Aliens in the Attic (PG) 11:10, 1:20, 3:45, 7:15, 9:30 Away We Go (R) 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:50, 10:25 Food, Inc. (PG) 11:00, 1:15, 3:25, 7:55, 10:05 Funny People (R) 12:00, 3:35, 7:00, 10:20 G-Force (3-D) (PG) 11:50, 2:05, 4:30, 7:05, 9:25 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13) 11:05, 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 10:30 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG) 11:35, 2:50, 7:00, 10:15 The Hurt Locker (R) 11:55, 3:05, 7:20, 10:25 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) 2:00, 4:15, 7:10 Julie and Julia (PG-13) 11:00, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 Orphan (R) 11:30, 10:00 A Perfect Getaway (R) 11:45, 2:10, 4:50, 7:40, 10:10 The Proposal (PG-13) 11:20, 1:55, 4:35, 7:25, 9:55 The Ugly Truth (R) 11:15, 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50

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District 9 (R) Thursday Aug 13 12:01 (midnight) only Funny People (R) 11:20, 2:50, 6:15, 9:40 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13) 12:00, 2:55, 5:55, 9:00, 11:40 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG) 11:00, 2:30, 6:05, 9:35 Julie and Julia (PG-13) 11:45, 2:45, 5:45, 8:50, 11:35 The Ugly Truth (R) 12:15, 3:00, 6:00, 8:35, 11:00 n Co-ed Cinema

Brevard (883-2200) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG) 1:30, 7:00 The Proposal (PG-13) 4:00, 9:00

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(500) Days of Summer (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show all week 9:15 Tetro (NR) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, Late show FriSat only 9:50 n Flatrock Cinema

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My Sister’s Keeper (PG-13) 12:30 (Sat-Sun), 4:00 (Fri, MonThu), 7:00 Public Enemies (R) Sat-Sun 3:15 n Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) n United Artists

Beaucatcher (298-1234) Funny People (R) 12:50, 4:30, 8:10 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (PG-13) 12:40, 1:10, 3:30, 4:00, 7:00, 7:30, 9:40, 10:10 The Hangover (R) 1:30, 7:20 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (PG) 12:45, 4:05, 8:00 Julie and Julia (PG-13) 1:00, 4:10, 7:10, 10:00 The Proposal (PG-13) 1:20, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 Public Enemies (R) 3:55, 9:45

For some theaters movie listings were not available at press time. Please contact the theater or check mountainx.com for updated information.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Moretz, Matthew Gray Gubler Comedy/Romance A young man falls in love with a woman who doesn’t share his romantic worldview, but she can’t help but be drawn to him. A breath of spring — even in the late summer — (500) Days of Summer is a clever, funny and very perceptive comedy/romance that’s a must-see. Rated PG-13

Aliens in the Attic

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Carter Jenkins, Austin Robert Butler, Ashley Tisdale, Ashley Boettcher, Kevin Nealon Family Sci-Fi A group of vacationing kids must prevent an alien invasion at their lake house. The Lowdown: An occasionally clever — if unoriginal — fantasy that will appeal more to youngsters than adults, but is consistently harmless for all ages, and wholly forgettable. Rated PG

The Collector

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Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth, Madeline Zima, Juan Fernández Sadistic Horror An ex-con breaks into his employer’s house to burgle it, but someone of a more lethal bent turns out to be there already. More repugnant torture-porn horror. Do you need to know more? Rated R

Funny People

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Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill, Eric Bana Comedy/Drama A rich and famous comic finds he has an almost certainly fatal disease and starts exploring his life. An overlong, plodding movie that lurches from scene to scene with fewer and fewer laughs and debatable depth. Rated R

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G-Force

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(Voices) Sam Rockwell, Nicolas Cage, Jon Favreau, Penélope Cruz, Tracy Morgan Kiddie Action/Adventure A covert government task force made up of guinea pigs must go rogue in order to stop an arms dealer from taking over the world. A likable cast and some dandy use of 3-D makes for a harmlessly entertaining kiddie flick. Rated PG

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman Fantasy/Adventure/Horror Harry and company move one step further toward adulthood and the

inevitable confrontation that must one day take place. A surprisingly adult and even somber entry in the popular franchise that neatly builds to the two-part climax to come, while offering solid entertainment and artistry of its own. Rated PG

The Hurt Locker

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Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse War/Drama A look into the lives of a bomb squad on the last few weeks of their tour of duty in Iraq. A rivetting, suspenseful war film that packs a wallop unlike any other film to date on the war in Iraq. Rated R

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

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(Voices) Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Dennis Leary, John Leguizamo, Simon Pegg Animated Comedy/Adventure The various prehistoric creatures of the Ice Age franchise return, this time only to stumble upon a world inhabited by dinosaurs. The worst kind of sequel, one with zero originality and zero effort, making this whole mess nothing more than one really expensive Saturday-morning cartoon. Rated PG

Orphan

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Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, CCH Pounder, Isabelle Furhman, Jimmy Bennett, Margo Martindale Creepy Child Horror A couple unwisely brings a creepy Russian orphan into their home. Mayhem follows. Tacky, tasteless and finally preposterous horror that moves so slowly the film seems to be running backwards. Rated R

The Proposal

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Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Malin Akerman Romantic Comedy In order to stay in the U.S., an unpleasant, powerful book editor blackmails her assistant into marrying her. Flat, dragged-out predictable romantic comedy, saved to some extent by the two stars — once the film gives them a fighting chance. Rated PG-13

Public Enemies

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Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Stephen Graham, Stephen Dorf Fact-Based Gangster Drama The story of “folk hero” bank robber John Dillinger and G-Man Melvin Purvis’ pursuit of the notorious criminal. The machine guns blaze, guys ride around on the running boards of cars, plus everything else you’d expect, but the film is just not as compelling as it ought to be in the end. Rated R

Summer Hours

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Juliette Binoche, Charles Berling, Jérémie Renier, Edith Scob, Dominique Reymond Drama When the matriarch of a French family dies, her children are left to divide her estate. A beautifully thoughtful film that isn’t going to be to every taste, but which has a lot to say about the connections of past, present and future. Rated NR

Tetro

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Vincent Gallo, Maribel Verdú, Alden Ehrenreich, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Carmen Maura Drama A young man attempts to reconnect with his brother who ran away from home years before, only to uncover truths that neither of them are prepared to face. An altogether beautiful and dynamic piece of filmmaking — personal and bold and unlike anything you’ve seen or are likely to see this year. Rated NR

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

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Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Kevin Dunn Mind-Numbing Sci-Fi Action Bad robots versus good robots out to destroy and save the world, respectively, while interrupting Shia LaBeouf’s college education. Long, tedious, offensive and just plain awful. Rated PG-13

The Ugly Truth

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Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Bree Turner, Eric Winter, Nick Searcy, Cheryl Hines Mildly Raunchy Romantic Comedy Rom-com antics involving the battle between a TV producer and her unwanted star performer that plods down a well-worn path. An attempt to make the romantic comedy more “adult” by grafting on low jokes and rough language. It almost never works — in large part due to mismatched leads. Rated R

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(Voices) Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo Animated Fantasy/Adventure Faced with being sent to a retirement home, the 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen — a former balloon vendor at a zoo — ties an unbelievable number of balloons to his house and floats away in search of an obscure part of South America that he and his wife always planned to see. An altogether remarkable — and remarkably moving — film that’s on the very short list of best of 2009. Rated PG

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G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA

It’s either the newest Next Big Thing or a disaster waiting to happen — another groan-inducing alliance between a movie studio and the Hasbro toy company. (There was also a cartoon series that existed mostly to promote the toys.) The plot has the G.I. Joe special force out to stop an arms dealer. Right now, the movie’s target audience — the ones who grew up on the cartoon and the toys — seem to be skeptical of the results. (Horror fans are still recovering from what they hoped director Stephen Sommers’ Van Helsing would be back in 2004.) Somewhat interestingly, fan sites that specialize in this kind of film have been shown the finished product and tend to weigh in positively. Critics, however, have largely been avoided. Make of that what you will. The cast includes Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sienna Miller and a lot of other notable folks. (PG-13)

JULIE AND JULIA

Nora Ephron’s name tends to make folks who don’t dote on Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail skeptical of this dual biopic on the famous cook Julia Child (Meryl Streep) and the young blogger Julie Powell (Amy Adams) who tackled the task of making everything in Child’s classic cookbook

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Director: John Schultz (The Honeymooners) Players: Carter Jenkins, Austin Robert Butler, Ashley Tisdale, Ashley Boettcher, Kevin Nealon

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The Story: A group of vacationing kids must prevent an alien invasion at their lake house. The Lowdown: An occasionally clever — if unoriginal — fantasy that will appeal more to youngsters than adults, but is consistently harmless for all ages, and wholly forgettable. Another week, another perfectly satisfactory, perfectly harmless, perfectly unmemorable kids movie. This isn’t to say the prospects of Aliens in the Attic were anything to get excited over. The trailer relies heavily on goofy slapstick and some cheesy CGI aliens. And while these things play a major part in the film itself, there’s an occasional flit of cleverness that filters through that’s pleasantly unanticipated. A lot of this is due to the good-natured and occasionally witty screenplay co-written by Mark Burton — who cut his teeth in British television and helped pen Wallace and Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) — and Adam F. Goldberg (Fanboys). But something funny happened from the page to the multiplex.

in the space of a year. Hopefulness comes from a pretty clever trailer and the presence of the two stars — not to mention Stanley Tucci as Child’s husband. Early reviews are mostly from negligible sources (does anyone take Victoria Alexander of FilmsInReview. com seriously?) and the trades are split on it. (PG-13) Early reviews samples: • “Middling mélange of Child biopic and contempo dramedy feels overstuffed and predigested as it depicts two ladies who found fame and fulfillment in their respective eras by cooking and writing about it.” (Justin Chang, Variety) • “As enjoyable as this foodie movie is, you wish it would take a deeper, more nuanced measure of the women who, in two different eras, star in the movie’s kitchens.” (Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter)

A PERFECT GETAWAY

No critics of any kind have been allowed to get near A Perfect Getaway, which, despite its title, is not a romantic comedy, but a thriller about a couple (Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich) being pursued by a psychotic killer in a remote area of Hawaii. That probably explains why no one has seen this. The fact that the film was written and directed by David Twohy, who last gave us The Chronicles of Riddick (2004) may be another. The biggest drawback, however, just might be the peculiar notion that Steve Zahn is leading-man material. (R

the movie is groundbreaking in any way, let alone that original. The cleverer aspects are all buried inside a movie that has been done before. Schultz’s (The Honeymooners) direction moves along briskly, but ends up just sort of airless and uneventful, while the CGI aliens feel hokier than usual. This certainly doesn’t cripple the movie, but it does keep it from being anything more than generic. Rated PG for action violence, some suggestive humor and language. — reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carmike Cinema 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15.

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The Story: An ex-con breaks into his employer’s house to burgle it, but someone of a more lethal bent turns out to be there already. The Lowdown: More repugnant tortureporn horror. Do you need to know more? The only thing I can think of to say in favor of The Collector is that it’s a mere 88 minutes long. Oh, it still overstays its welcome (I’ve had door-to-door God salesmen who were

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The movie itself is one of those preteenfantasy-empowerment films (think Richard Donner’s The Goonies (1985) or even Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids) where seemingly normal kids are thrown into some outrageous adventure. In the case of Aliens in the Attic, the adventure involves, well, aliens in the attic. The film follows Tom (Carter Jenkins, Bad News Bears), a seemingly intelligent nerd who’s underachieving in school. After being forced to go on vacation with his family to a remote lake house, Tom discovers that a small squad of tiny, knee-high aliens have just landed on the roof. Of course, from there on out, it’s up to Tom, his cousins and his little sister (Ashley Boettcher) to stop the aliens from taking over the Earth for no good reason. This responsibility falls on the kids partly as a result of the parents being of the bumbling, oblivious sort and partly due to the fact that alien mindcontrol devices only work on mature adults. On the whole, the basic premise of Aliens in the Attic works well, especially where preteen escapism is concerned. What kid wouldn’t want to fight aliens with potato guns and Diet Coke/Mentos bombs? Burton and Goldberg’s script, with its comments on our technology-based world, actually makes one feel like some time was taken to craft it into a well thought-out movie instead of one where odds-and-ends are thrown together to conform to the hot trend of the day. And while this is refreshing, this doesn’t mean that

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less wearing), but when you put it up against the two-plus hours of last week’s Orphan it seems pretty zippy. Otherwise, this is exactly the movie you’d expect from a couple of guys — writer-director Marcus Dunstan and cowriter Patrick Melton — whose main claim to fame is having written the last couple Saw movies. In fact, The Collector pretty much is a Saw movie in everything but name and recurring characters. In other words, this is more torture porn — or what has more and more come to pass for a horror picture in recent years. Frankly, I find it a repellent and slightly troubling form of horror, though I don’t suppose it’s all that far removed from the old French stage thrills of the Grand Guignol. It perhaps even serves some of the same purpose — a test to see how much you, the viewer, can stand. Whether or not that’s entertainment is a personal call. The fetishism of pain and the instruments used to inflict it are not — thankfully — to everyone’s taste. In its current form, this kind of horror is really little more than the “creative death” school of thrills that was popularized by the Omen movies in the 1970s, but with the nastiness ramped to excessive levels for a supposedly increasingly jaded audience. The Collector brings nothing new to this bathful-of-blood-and-a-bucket-of-giblets realm of horror — save for more incoherence than usual. Well, it also delivers what has to be the funniest use of a creaky step ever (improbably so on a staircase in a very posh house). Unfortunately, this was clearly not

the intention, which is really too bad, since everything about The Collector would play better as twisted comedy. Otherwise, the movie is simply a wholly preposterous setup to assault the viewer with impalings, disembowelings, electrocutions, vicious dog attacks, acid-coated floors, lip sewings, bear traps and other such expressions inimical to good fellowship. The story finds hard-up ex-con Arkin (Josh Stewart, who looks like a runner-up in a Sean Penn look-alike contest) planning on burgling his employer’s house while the family is on vacation. This is somehow tied to his need to give money to his ex-wife (Daniella Alonso), who is about to have her knees nailed to the floor by loan sharks. (How she got into this predicament is never made clear, but who really cares?) Ah, but Arkin hasn’t reckoned on the house being improbably rigged — by an unknown agent who comes to be known as “the collector” — with a bunch of Rube Goldberg death devices in the few hours since the agent’s departure that afternoon. The result? Arkin finds himself trapped — along with the family (they seem not to have made that vacation) and some guy “the collector” keeps in a steamer trunk — in this makeshift maze of horror. There is a reason for all this, it turns out, but the reason itself needs a reason that never surfaces. Worse, the film’s big revelation concerning “the collector’s” target is utterly nonsensical if you stop to think about it for longer than, say, three seconds. And there’s also that ageold question that tends to beleaguer all such

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Director: Judd Apatow (Knocked Up) Players: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill, Eric Bana

Comedy/Drama

Rated R

The Story: A rich and famous comic finds he has an almost certainly fatal disease and starts exploring his life. The Lowdown: An overlong, plodding movie that lurches from scene to scene with fewer and fewer laughs and debatable depth. I won’t deny that Judd Apatow’s Funny People is interesting — so are fires, floods, pestilence and certain pathological disorders. When I first sat through the film — all 146 minutes of it — my first thought was that it might have been pretty good if about 40 minutes were hacked out. The more I think about it, I’m sure that would help, but it wouldn’t change the basic distaste I feel for this dithering comedy/drama that contains not a single character actually worth caring about. This

Fanny and Alexander

Director: Robert Florey Players: Bela Lugosi, Sidney Fox, Leon Waycoff, Bert Roach, Arlene Francis

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Of the original 12 films that make up the main body of the first wave of horror movies from Universal Pictures (starting with Dracula in 1931 and ending with Dracula’s Daughter in 1936), none is more overlooked or underrated than Robert Florey’s Murders in the Rue Morgue (1932). It’s usually dismissed as the consolation prize Florey and star Bela Lugosi were handed for not making Frankenstein. It’s further denigrated because of its squeaky leading lady, Sidney Fox, whom the studio was mystifyingly trying to build up as a star (to the extent that she gets billing over Lugosi). The awkward performance of Leon Waycoff as the hero and the dubious cutaways to close-ups of an ape that looks nothing like Charlie Gemora’s gorilla suit also don’t help. The pity in all this is that the film offers one of Lugosi’s choicest roles, one of the grimmest scenes in any 1930s horror picture and Florey’s fascinating direction, which, for all intents and purposes, provides a more fluid Hollywood talkie variation on The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920). Lugosi plays Dr. Mirakle, a sideshow carnival performer who is really a mad scientist out to advance Darwin’s theories of evolution by breeding a woman with his star attraction Erik the Ape. The problem — apart from the specious nature of the enterprise — is that Erik needs a girl with “pure” blood in order for the marriage to work. The blood test — Mirakle injects ape blood into the prospective brides — is a little harsh, seeing as how the candidates die screaming. The scene with Arlene Francis (later TV game-show regular) as a prostitute Mirakle recruits is still shocking (and why anyone would think a prostitute a likely choice for purity is not addressed). It’s a flawed, but absolutely fascinating film. — reviewed by Ken Hanke Murders in the Rue Morgue will be shown Saturday, Aug. 8, as the second in a series of four films being screened Saturday nights at dark in Pritchard Park. Presented by the Alvy Fund and the Friends of Pritchard Park, in association with the Hendersonville Film Society. Film historian Chip Kaufmann will introduce the films, which were all made in 1932, the year the park opened.

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last might work in a bleakly comic manner if Funny People didn’t insist that we feel something for the characters — when, apart from being glad that I don’t have to endure them in real life, I felt nothing. The term “self-indulgent” always strikes me as weak criticism, if not outright wrongheaded. Supposing that we are dealing with someone out to create something for reasons beyond sheer commercial success, the act of that creation is self-indulgent on some level. By their very natures, artists are indulging themselves, their concerns, their interests — usually with the idea (and occasionally delusion) that others might find their preoccupations interesting, too. However, Apatow’s film deserves the term in all its negative import — in a way I’ve not encountered since Bob Dylan’s Renaldo and Clara (1978) in all its original 292-minute glory. (And that had the good taste not to insinuate itself into a wide release.) There are long, long stretches of Funny People that go nowhere and serve no discernible purpose — apart from the fact that Apatow apparently couldn’t bring himself to let them end up on the cutting-room floor. The homemovie-camcorder footage of a young Sandler making spectacularly unfunny prank calls sets the tone that this is largely a home movie that got out of hand and into multiplexes. Endless digressions into scenes involving stand-up comics getting together add an inordinate amount of footage devoted to undistinguished and not very funny stand-up routines. There’s also a peculiar segment with Sandler, Eminem, Ray Romano and Seth Rogen that qualifies somewhere on the weirdness scale close to the scene in the Paul McCartney fiasco Give

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tales: You mean there wasn’t an easier way to do all this? The answer is obviously that of course there was, but then we wouldn’t have this movie. That would suit me just fine, come to think of it. Rated R for pervasive sadistic bloody violence, language and some sexuality/nudity. — reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carmike Cinema 10, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15.

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Drama

Rated R

It’s not possible in this limited amount of space to do anything like justice to Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander (1982), one of the filmmaker’s most personal and finely detailed works — and one that was meant to be his last (an idea that didn’t keep Bergman from TV films). The theatrical version runs 188 minutes and actually needs that length just to capture the details of the story, since the details are at the core of the work (Bergman preferred his 312-minute cut). Reduced to a basic plot, the film looks in on a reasonably prosperous Swedish family of 1907 — a somewhat forward-thinking family with theater connections and a very open attitude on matters of sex and society. (One of the family members has an openly accepted mistress, while the matriarch of the clan has an old, still romantically inclined boyfriend, who happens to be a Jewish moneylender.) The drama of the story kicks in at about the one-hour mark when lives are changed by the death of the father of the titular children, an event that paves the way for his widow’s ill-advised marriage to a strict, cold, narrow-minded bishop. Bergman’s story is filled with wonderful characters in a manner that rivals Charles Dickens. It has elements of Shakespeare, as well — along with flashes of autobiography, magic and mysticism. In some ways, it’s one of the director’s oddest films — and that’s saying something for the work of the man who gave us Persona (1966) — yet simultaneously one of his most accessible. Fanny and Alexander may also be Bergman’s most beautifully photographed color film. A genuine masterpiece, but one that must be savored slowly on its own terms, which is surprisingly easy to do. — reviewed by Ken Hanke Fanny and Alexander, part of a series of Classic Cinema From Around the World, will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Courtyard Gallery, 9 Walnut St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 273-3332.

My Regards to Broad Street (1984) involving Ralph Richardson, Paul and a monkey. (The two scenes actually bear an odd resemblance in tone to one another, since the former partly consists of Eminem giving Sandler a talkingto — a crude variant on what Richardson tells McCartney.) The segment with Eminem goes nowhere, isn’t terribly funny and adds nothing to the film except to illustrate all the famous folks Apatow can corral. The story line — supposedly daring — is essentially a reshuffling of a stock Sandler shtick, i.e., life-changing event turns self-satisfied/swollen-headed guy into a nicer person. (See also Click (2006) and The Longest Yard (2005).) This round it’s that old chestnut the near-death experience in the guise of a dose of movie-style leukemia that gets sent packing with “experimental” drugs from Canada. It’s life-lesson stuff of a dusty kind that’s made somewhat interesting because Sandler’s character, George Simmons, doesn’t exactly turn around on a dime to become the wiser person who appreciates life. That’s a plus, but the film really offers very little in addition, beyond an interminable last act involving George’s affair with ex-girlfriend, Laura (real-life Mrs. Apatow, Leslie Mann), who is now married to an annoying caricature Australian, Clarke (Eric Bana), with whom she has two children (played by reallife Apatow offspring, Maude and Iris). The most interesting aspect of this has less to do with the three directly involved than it has to do with the jealousy subtext expressed by Seth Rogen as George’s personal assistant/joke writer/friend Ira. What Apatow seems to be after with all this is that comics are basically neither happy, nor nice, nor perhaps even capable of happiness. George’s interest in Ira is summed up in his confession to the younger man, “You’re

my best friend and I don’t even like you very much.” Ira, on the other hand, probably deserves this, since he willfully cuts his friend Leo (Jonah Hill) out of a chance to write for George. George, on the other hand, tosses a thousand-dollar bonus Ira’s way after a gig — that George receives $300,000 for. These are remarkably ungenerous, frequently unpleasant people, yet we are apparently meant to like them. There’s also — for me at least — a disconnect with reality to the whole film because it takes place in a world of utterly casual conspicuous consumption. Early on, the narcissistic George is seen in his Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous-esque mansion watching old footage of himself on a bank of flat-screen TV monitors. Similarly, in the film’s last act we find that Clarke has no less than three such TVs affixed to the wall of a room in his house — on which he’s watching the same football game. Who are these people? Why do they live like this — except that they can? What possible connection do they have to anyone’s life except those in their own rarefied circle of the overprivileged? And why should we care? The answer for me is that I don’t care. Apatow is a major figure in pop culture right now, and Funny People has already taken the box office (albeit not that spectacularly) for its opening weekend. I fully expect to be told that I’m just not “with it” and that this is the last word in edgy filmmaking. The fact is that this is a case where I don’t in the least mind not being “with it.” Rated R for language and crude sexual humor throughout, and some sexuality. — reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Cinebarre, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7.

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Director: Claude Berri Players: Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil, Emmanuelle Béart, Hippolyte Girardot, Margarita Lozano

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Manon of the Spring (1986) is the sequel — or more properly, second part — of Jean de Florette (1986), which the Hendersonville Film Society showed last week. In essence, this film tells the rest of the story — what happens after Jean de Florette (Gérard Depardieu) dies. The film takes place 10 years later with Jean’s daughter Manon (Emmanuelle Béart) fully grown, living more or less wild as a shepherdess. Circumstances cause her to learn of the duplicity that drove her father to his death — and the culpability of not only Cesar Souberyran (Yves Montand) and his nephew Ugolin (Daniel Auteuil), but everyone in the area. While Manon decides to revenge herself on them, Ugolin becomes obsessed with marrying her — an idea that appeals to Cesar, who wants the family name to continue. The two films are very much of a piece stylistically and might almost be just one long film. This second half is perhaps a little more satisfying, since it’s a more active drama than the first. Though they really should be assessed together, either film is comprehensible without the other. — reviewed by Ken Hanke The Hendersonville Film Society will show Manon of the Spring at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville. (From Asheville, take I-26 to U.S. 64 West, turn right at the third light onto Thompson Street. Follow to the Lake Point Landing entrance and park in the lot on the left.)

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$275,000 • NORTH ASHEVILLE COTTAGE Charming 2BR, 1BA with hardwood floors, new kitchen, stainless appliances, heated workshop in basement. Fenced, double lot. MLS#437482. Call (828) 255-7530. appalachianrealty.com

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$279,900 • W. ASHEVILLE BUNGALOW 2BR, 1.5BA. Great Vermont Avenue location! Original refinished hardwoods and doors, updated kitchen and baths, new roof and AC, fenced lot. The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com

$329,900 • CAROLINA LANE Eclectic residential free-standing building w/studio and work space. Tin ceilings, abundant light, 1296 sqft on main level plus full basement. The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com 10,000 HOMES • 1 ADDRESS! Search virtually all MLS listings. Visit www.KWBrent.com

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13.5 ACRE FARM • $599,000 4BR, 2BA log home with deck, pond, mountain views, garden, creek, outbuildings, fencing, and southern exposure. Land is all usable. Owner is a licensed NC real estate broker. MLS#437500. Call (828) 255-7530. appalachianrealty.com

145 SOUTH WILLOW BROOK on 1.68 acres! Immaculate, spacious, nearly new, approximately 2650 sqft Plus Big full expandable basement w/drive under garage! 3BR, 3BA plus extra room with bath upstairs, den, office, big open kitchen/dining/living area w/hardwood floors, master suite main level! Quiet living just 10 minutes to downtown! MLS#442912. $339,900. Call owner to see! (828) 777-4843. www.HomesByOwner.com/ 65986 A BETTER WAY TO SELL! America/Asheville’s #1 FSBO Website with MLS, deluxe Realtor.com for Maximum global exposure! Best listing value WNC, Low Flat Fee listing, Save THOU$AND$! www.RevolutionRealty.net (828) 350-1995. www.HomesByOwner.com/ Asheville

COMPACT COTTAGE COMPANY • Small “greenâ€?built buildings usable for an enormous variety of practical applications, such as: Sleep, Work, Mother-in-law storage, Poker, Karaoke, Be in the doghouse in. From $15K30K. compactcottages.com, 828-254-5450.

REEMS CREEK BUNGALOW-DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Weaverville, just minutes to Asheville. Classic bungalow in peaceful setting, 225k w/.5 acre, up to 3.36 acres available. Great opportunity for builder who wants development potential w/existing rental income. Call Martin, Compass Realty (828) 545-5885. TOP OF THE WORLD VIEWS An hour away from Asheville. 5BR, 4.5BA. Over four acres. A spectacular retreat or fractional ownership opportunity. $750,000. Call 828-467-3240. Messages returned promptly.

EAST ASHEVILLE • WARREN WILSON AREA Rare find! Secluded cottage minutes from town! Beautiful country setting, 2BR, 1BA, newish roof, maple hardwood/ceramic tile floors, upgraded bath, new composite deck w/pergola, Monitor heat w/Vermont castings woodstove! Totally clean, move in condition! $164,000. MLS#445606. (706) 319-4484. www.HomesByOwner.com/ 32652 HENDERSONVILLE • Attention investors. Only $90K. Charming, 1625 sq.ft. remodeled 2BR + office w/separate entrance. Hardwood floors, fenced backyard. Walk to downtown. 828-698-0902.

MONTFORD BUNGALOW • $268,000. Adorable, move-in ready. Walk to downtown, grocery, neighborhood restaurants, parks. 3BR, 2BA, central air, hardwoods, tile, basement, workshop, storage room, patio, garden. Jeff, Diedra 828-280-4677. Details/photos montfordhouse.wordpress.com

TREASURE SEEKERS OPEN HOUSE • Explore the best kept secret in downtown Weaverville! New stone & hardiplank 3BR, 3BA bungalow. 3 decks for nature lovers on just under .5 acre of landscaping, storybook woods and stream. Handhewn hardwood, upgrade carpet, tile, appliances and trim, maple cabinets, whirlpool tub. Private but Main St. shops a few blocks away. OPEN this Saturday, July 18th, noon-3pm. Check out this gem for $269,900! Owner/broker (828) 768-3339.

VERY COOL BUNGALOW • New kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, new laundry and bath, wrap around front porch, large corner lot. This is a wonderfully updated 1300 sq.ft. bungalow ready to move in. $149,999. No agents. 828-582-7198.

WALK TO DOWNTOWN • 1700 sq.ft., 4BR, 2.5BA, hardwood floors, new kitchen, deck, sun room, $212,000. No agents. 828-582-7198.

Condos For Sale $129,500 • BILTMORE COMMONS Convenient to I40, I-26. Well-maintained 2BR, 2BA , pool, clubhouse, all appliances convey. New AC. FSBO: (828) 665-8731.

$524,900 • CONTEMPORARY DOWNTOWN CONDO 2BR, 2BA with views of Beaucatcher Mountain. 10’ ceilings, hardwood floors, granite countertops, tiled baths, balcony, parking, rooftop clubhouse. MLS#428902. Call (828) 255-7530. appalachianrealty.com

$8000* • TIME TO BUY A CONDO! With low rates, great inventory and *tax credit, now is the time to buy. • I can help, call and let’s talk. Clark Sanders/Broker: 779-9000. Asheville Investment Properties CLINGMAN LOFTS Own for $650/month. Includes taxes, dues and insurance. Heating/cooling cost guaranteed at $16/month. Mike Vance, 254-4030, ext. 117.

DOWNTOWN KRESS BUILDING Custom Condo in the historic Kress Building. 2 PINs, adjoining spiral staircase. Original maple floors, private balconies, high ceilings. • $525,000, lease/purchase also available for $1800/month. MLS#423787. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com

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HISTORIC S&W CONDOS New condos in the heart of downtown in historic art deco building. 3rd and 4th floor units w/elevator access and city or mountain views. From $290,000. The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663, www.recenter.com • info@recenter.com

LEXINGTON LOFTS Heart of downtown, restored 40,000 sqft one-of-a-kind residences and common areas. 2-story glass ceiling club room w/kitchen, fitness, on-site parking, rooftop deck. From $336,000. The Real Estate Center (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com

LEXINGTON STATION Downtown condos, garage parking, wood floors, private balconies, stainless appliances, fitness center. • 3BR penthouse: $499,000. • 2BR, 2BA: $289,900. • The Real Estate Center: (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com NORTH 2BR 2BA Condo in convenient location to shopping. Quiet neighborhood, no maintenance fee, garden area and patio, $147,000.Call 254-5739.

OFFICE WAREHOUSE. Asheland Avenue. Close in, 2,400 sqft, Merchandise, wholesale, service business, $2,500/month, Call 216-6066.

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1 DAY ROOM TRANSFORMATION Custom painting, decorative finishes, wallpaper installation/removal. • 15 years experience. • Meticulous • Timely • Reasonable. Heather, (828) 215-4365. Custom Home Interior Accents.

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HOUSEKEEPER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT has an opening to work for you. Call (828) 216-4592

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SERIOUS MUSICIANS WANTED. Affordable, quality photos for your promo and/or album. Package includes up to three hours photoshoot; free online gallery of your photos; CD containing all photos; reasonable travel included. $250.00. Mention this ad and get 50% off. 828-505-1877.

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YOUR NATURAL CLEANING SOLUTION A superior clean at no cost to your health. Earth, kid, and pet friendly. (828) 582-0335

MAYBERRY HEATING AND COOLING INC • Service • Repairs • Replacements AC/Heat Pumps • Gas/Oil Furnaces • New Construction/Renovations • Indoor Air Quality Products. (828) 658-9145.

Computer COMPUTER SERVICE AT YOUR DOORSTEP We Come To You! • PC and Mac • Slow computer? We’ll speed it up. • Repairs • Upgrades • Networking • Tutoring. Senior Citizen/Nonprofit Discounts. Call Christopher’s Computers, 828-670-9800. Member Better Business Bureau of WNC.

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ELK MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATES We specialize in • re-fitting Bathrooms and Kitchens and finishing Basements • adding Garages, Porches and • Sunrooms. • Professional education and experience. Call (828) 242-1950 or (for all our information): elkmountainassociates.com

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Kitchen & Bath First time buyers receive up to $8000 tax credit when buying a home in 2009. • With rates at 40 year lows, there’s never been a better time to buy! All move-in ready 3BR, 2BA with many upgrades, $139,900. Mountain views, pet friendly, owner-occupied. Call Brickton Village today! Nitch Real Estate. (828) 654-9394 or bricktonvillage.com

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SANTA FE LOOK • PLASTERING • STUCCO Interior • Exterior • “Green” • Residential • Commercial • 30 years Asheville area. Call Perry: (828) 301-2323 or 258-2443. • • See my work (click Products, Venetian Plaster Base): www.earthpaint.net

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Handy Man HIRE A HUSBAND Handyman Services. 25 years professional experience, quality, reliability. References available. Free estimates. Insured. Stephen Houpis, (828) 280-2254.

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COMMERCIAL FOR SALE • Downtown, Coxe Avenue, newer building, ground-floor office/retail w/onsite parking, $349,000. • Downtown, old fashioned building w/character on busy 0.25 acre corner, $980,000. • Gateway to Broadway Corridor, 3 buildings, 2 lots, home to many new developments, $1,650,000. • North Asheville, 3000+ sqft Auto Repair Shop in great condition on corner location, $295,000. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com

ELDERLY CAREGIVER Mature Woman looking for work helping elderly person with needs at home. Responsible and honest. Please call Linda at 828-628-0666.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE: For sale. Renovated 1,227 sqft office building. $259,900. Call G/M Property Group, 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com

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ACCENT PAINTING • We specialize in the residential market. Interior/exterior painting, deck finishing, concrete coatings, pressure washing. No VOC paint at no extra charge. Ask about our 30% discount. 828-318-1447. accent@rodbailey.net www.rodbailey.net

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NICE SUBURBAN OFFICES South of Airport, Hwy 280. 4,400 sqft. freestanding building. Possible home office. Cheap, $92/sqft. $395K. NAIBH Comm. 258-6379

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ATTRACTIVE, 2,000 SQ,FT. DOWNTOWN OFFICE • 55 Grove Street. Four offices, break room, large reception area. $11/ sq. ft. Practical and beautiful. (828) 253-9451.

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ARTIST STUDIO Near Biltmore Village. Live/work possible. $675/month. (828) 216-6066 ARTISTS STUDIO Space for rent in North Asheville off Merrimon Avenue. 200-plus sqft., $275/month, Call Ray at 828-254-3415, COMMERCIAL RENTALS • Downtown, spacious McCormick Place office, reduced, $2500/month, first month Free. • Downtown, office suites above Tops for Shoes, from $1183/month. • West Asheville, nice building w/many options, large to small, ample parking, $12/sqft. • Black Mountain, remodeled office spaces in the heart of Black Mountain from $442/month. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE: For lease. Retail and office suites, 222 to 2,964 sqft. Very prominent locations. Call G/M Property Group, 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Office space in historic building at 50 College Street. Available now. 3300 sqft heated, upfitted for office @ $14/sqft. Elevator. City parking garage adjacent. Original oak woodwork, marble entrance stair, windows in all work spaces. Call 254-4778, ext. 35. DOWNTOWN CORNER: (1) Loft Manhattan style brick/wood private Biltmore Ave. entrance office and/or apartment w/kitchen, bath, storage & parking. $1,500/month +; (2) Small office brick & private entrance w/kitchen & bath $400/month +. Both available NOW. Bernie, 828 230-0755.

DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE For lease. Above City Bakery, Biltmore Avenue. 785+/sqft. Natural light. Spacious. 253-1124 or info @sycamorepartners.net FANTASTIC SPACE • Across from and within sight of the new Bohemian Hotel in the heart of Biltmore Village. Approximately 1,800 sq.ft. $3,900/month. Excellent traffic and lots of parking. Call 828-467-3240.

A S HEVILLE TO W NH OUSE S Off Merrimon Ave.

1 BR/1 BA ............... $495 2BR/1 BA ................ $525 3BR/1BA ................. $625 Walking distance to town, incl. water

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MONTFORD OFFICE SPACE Historic Montford Corner Cottage. Ample off-street parking. Two suites available. 1,150 sf @ $1,700/month & 600 sf @ $700/month. Utilities included. Call Lewis Real Estate, 828-274-2479. www.lewisrealestatenc.com NICE SUBURBAN OFFICES South of Airport, Hwy 280. 4,400 sqft. freestanding building. Possible office/livein. Approximately $3,000/month. HENDERSONVILLE ROAD Close to Asheville. Deluxe suite of offices, 160, 280 sqft. Ample parking. Cheap! 828-216-6066. LIVE-IN ARTIST STUDIONear Biltmore Village. 1,000 sqft +CHEAP! $675. 216-6066. RIVER DISTRICT 6,000 sqft shell - artists; flexible uses. Owner will upfit for Class A office. Call G/M Property Group, 828-281-4024. jmenk@gmproperty.com

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• 5/3.5, large Cape Cod, bsmt, $1900. • 2/1 Carport, electric heat, $675. • Mobile Homes $500 - $650. • 2/1 home, large porch, $750. • 3/2 doublewide, private lot, large deck, $850 WEAVERVILLE: • 2/2, 1750 sqft, sunroom, gas logs, pool & clubhouse. • 3/2 doublewide, private lot near N. Buncombe rec center, $850. SOUTH: • 3/2 quiet neighborhood, large yard, $1,225. CANDLER: • 3/2 in country, hardwood floors, water, $750. ASHEVILLE: • 2/2 hd flrs, private lot, close to town, $950.

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ARDEN • FULLY FURNISHED Near Airport, shopping, I-26. Beautiful, private setting. Organic peaceful house, gardens. • No smoking/substances. • Employed • Responsible. No lease. $395/month. 687-2390.

$325/MONTH CANTON; $450/MONTH CANDLER Nice, renovated 1BR apartments; minutes from downtown Asheville. No smoking; no pets. Call (828) 337-5447. 1 FREE MONTH! (w/contract). Walk to everything downtown, live, work and play! • Studio: $545/month. • 1BR: $650/month. • 2BR: $695/month (reduced!). Water/heat included. Call 254-2029. APM. 1 MONTH FREE RENT* Escape to the woods today! Apartment living in a parklike setting. Convenient South Asheville. * Limited time offer. Call (828) 274-4477. freewebs.com/woodsedge Woods Edge Apartments 1-2BR, 1-1.5BA, SOUTH, Skyland Heights,* 2nd month free*, $555-$655/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 1-2BR, 1-2BA, ARDEN, Glen Beale, *2nd month free*, $585-$685/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA, DOWNTOWN, Asheville Hotel, above Malaprops, wood floors, $1,175/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA, NORTH, 346 MONTFORD, coin-op laundry, fireplace, $565 $595/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com

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• 4/2.5 home, large fenced yard, some hd, $1,400. • 2/2 home, quiet neighborhood, Leicester, $900. • 3/2 hardwood flrs, gas heat, quiet area, $850. • Mobile Homes $500 - $650.

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1BR, 1BA, NORTH, 365 Weaverville, w/d hookups, $485/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 1ST CALL US! Studio, 1 and 2BR apartments from $425$800. Pet friendly. (828) 251-9966. Alpha-Real-Estate.com 2 BLOCKS TO MISSION HOSPITAL Nice 1BR, 1BA with hardwood floors throughout. Off-street parking. Heat and water furnished. Washer and dryer available. Small storage area included. $600/month with $600 security. Contact Tom, 828-230-7296.

2BR, 1.5BA, HENDERSONVILLE, 902 Hillcrest, **2nd. month free*, $575/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA BASEMENT With lots of light in peaceful Haw Creek neighborhood, minutes from town. WD connection. • Non-smoking. • Pets considered. $600/month. Deposit. References. (828) 768-2998. 2BR, 1BA, EAST, 453 KENILWORTH, a/c, w/d hookups, dishwasher, $610/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA, EAST, 7-9 LINDSEY, a/c, w/d hookups, $610/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA, EAST, 119 Liberty, a/c, w/d hookups, $625/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA, SOUTH, 1020 Hendersonville, a/c, storage, carport, $705/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2.5BA, EAST, 742 BEE TREE, a/c, w/d hookups, deck, $675/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA, CENTRAL, 484 Windswept, w/d hookups, fireplace, view, $850/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, BA, EAST, 7 Violet Hills, wood floors, $595/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com 65 LOOKOUT ROAD Adjacent to UNCA. Nice 2BR, 1BA, living room, large eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer hookups, water and trash pickup included. Off-street parking. Available immediately. Pets considered. $645/month + $645 deposit, year lease. Contact Tom, (828) 230-7296. ACCEPTING SECTION 8 NOW! Mobiles like new. In quiet, very nice park. • 3BR, 2BA, $625/month. • 2BR, 2BA, $615/month. (828) 252-4334. ACTON WOODS APARTMENTS • Beautiful 2BR, 2BA, loft, $850/month. • 2BR, 2BA, $750. Include gas log fireplace, water, storage. 828-253-0758. Carver Realty BETWEEN DOWNTOWN AND UNCA • Cute, sunny, small 1BR, hardwood floors, ceillng fans, gas heat. $565/month including hot and cold water. Year’s lease, security dep., credit check req. No dogs, 1 cat ok with fee. Elizabeth Graham: 253-6800.

2-3BR,1-2BA, NORTH, 81 LAKESHORE, a/c, coin-op laundry, deck, $675$725/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com

CUMBERLAND AVENUE CLOSE TO UNCA • Charming 1BR with Sunroom. Hardwood floors, gas heat, ceiling fans, porch. $645/month includes. hot and cold water. Year’s lease, security deposit, credit check req. For appt: Elizabeth Graham 253-6800.

2BR, 1-2BA, HENDERSONVILLE, 2010 LAUREL PARK, coin-op laundry, $525/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com

DESIRABLE MONTFORD 2BR, 1BA. 900 sq.ft. Wood floors, new paint in and out, great neighborhood. $705/month + 1st and last month rent. 828-776-7464.

DOWNTOWN CORNER: (1) Loft Manhattan style brick/wood private and secure Biltmore Ave. entrance apartment and/or office w/kitchen, bath, closets & parking. $1,500/month +; (2) Small office brick & private entrance w/kitchen & bath $400/month +. Both available NOW. Bernie, 828 230-0755. ELEGANT QUEEN ANN VICTORIAN IN MONTFORD • Spacious 1 or 2 bedroom with forman livingroom or dining room. Porches, balconies, FP, hardwood floors. $795/month. Years lease, security deposit, credit check required. One cat okay with fiee. No dogs. For appt: Elizabeth Graham. 253-6800. GET QUALITY RESULTS! I received calls from a lot of high quality renters, as opposed to other publications I’ve tried. I will continue to advertise with Mountain Xpress. Patricia H. You too, can find the ideal renter, just call us! (828) 251-1333. Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace. KENILWORTH Wonderful, large apartment close to Tunnel Road and downtown. 1BR, 1BA, WD, dishwasher, full-size kitchen, huge storage/studio area. Private yard and patio. Hi-speed DSL, cable TV, water, sewer and electric allowance included. $850/month. No smokers. 828-699-1475 MONTFORD Very nice 2BR, 1BA apartment in historic building. Hardwood floors, lots of windows. Great location! Private porch. Big yard. $875/month, plus utilities. 712-1675.

NEW, LARGE 1BR, 1BA APARTMENT in quiet Kenilworth. Minutes from downtown Asheville and mall. $950/month includes cable, internet, W/D, dishwasher, central AC, storage. Private yard and entrance. Call (828) 606-2562. Near UNCA

1BR downstairs apartment. Own entrance. $515/month includes 1/2 utilities, cable/wireless internet. Garden. Deposit. No dogs/no smoking. 828-337-7549.

Mobile Homes For Rent ACCEPT SECTION 8 West Asheville. 2BR, 2BA. Like new. Includes water. Heat pump, central air, W/D connections. In nice park. $615/month. 828-252-4334. OAKLEY AREA 3BR, 1BA. Central heat/AC, WD connections. $525/month, includes water. Deposit, lease. • No Pets. 298-8939.

SWANNANOA • DOUBLEWIDE 3BR, 2BA on private 1/2 acre. Mountain views, garden space, storage building, fireplace. $775/month. 230-6264.

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent $1800/MONTH Lease/purchase in Lexington Station downtown development. 3BR, 2BA penthouse high-end unit. Also available for $545,000. The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com 2BR • 2BA • LEXINGTON STATION CONDO $1400/month. Secure parking, woodfloors, private balcony. Great downtown location near the Orange Peel and Vigne! The Real Estate Center, (828) 255-4663. www.recenter.com A BIG THANX! “Thanx Xpress! The recent rental ad attracted a steady stream of quality applicants, thanks to your quality publication.” Mark K. • You too can find quality renters by placing an affordable ad in the pages of Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace: 251-1333.

ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN LOFT Award-winning contemporary loft with great light and finished with all high-end appointments. Partially furnished. Texas stack gas fireplace, high ceilings with exposed beams, marble bath, bidet, custom cabinets. A great space to make your home. $1500/month 828-242-5456 or mrsmawest@yahoo.com

DOWNTOWN LUXURY CONDO • 2BR, 2BA. Two blocks from Pack Square, corner SW facing. 12’ ceiling. Eleven huge windows, exposed brick, oak floors, and gourmet kitchen. Indoor parking. $2,200/month furnished, $1950/month unfurnished. Year lease. Bright Star Realty, 828-301-8033. Adeed Dawisha 513 529 2332 dawisha@muohio.edu DOWNTOWN LUXURY CONDOS Brand new loft in historic 52 Biltmore Avenue Building. 1BR, 1.5BA with 250 sqft 2nd floor mezzanine. Gourmet kitchen, oak floors, exposed brick, modular lighting, large windows, W/D, concrete, granite, stone, stainless upgrades. Indoor parking. Best Downtown location; walk to anything. $1,250/month. Year lease. 828-301-8033 or 954-684-1300. Oxford Ventures

NORTH ASHEVILLE TOWNHOUSE In safe, quiet neighborhood of working professionals and retirees. Close to MAHEC, UNCA, and downtown. 3BR, 2.5BA, full kitchen, WD, central heat/AC, gas fireplace. Private terrace. Lots of storage, 2 assigned parking spaces. No smoking. $950/month. Deposit, 1 year lease. Available now. Call: JD Jackson at (828) 258-2222 or 1-800-232-0199. SPECTACULAR VIEW • Luxury downtown condo, 60 N Market. 1BR,1.5BA, 7th floor balcony, clubroom/fitness. New, top quality. $1,700/month. Bright Star Realty 828-301-8033. WEST ASHEVILLE Canterbury Heights, 46 and 48 Beri Drive. Newly renovated, 2BR, 1.5BA, 3level condos, 918 sqft. Pool, fitness center. $725/month. Mike 919-624-1513

Homes For Rent 100 ACRES To hike on outside of this unique 2BR, 2BA plus • upstairs studio apartment. Hardwood floors. Spacious kitchen, granite counter tops, Aga stove. Solar hot water. Jacuzzi Master bath. 25 minutes to Asheville. • Share organic farm w/beautiful gardens, creeks and ponds. $1200/month. Call (828) 658-9397, leave message. 15 MINUTES TO ASHEVILLE North Buncombe. Sunny 3BR, 2BA, wrap around deck, small workshop, basement. Yard. Quiet country setting. Single car garage. $950/month. 423-5160. 1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $600-2000. • Pet friendly. (828) 251-9966 Alpha-Real-Estate.com 2BR, 1BA • CHUNNS COVE DUPLEX $750/month. Call (828) 253-0758. Carver Realty 2BR, 2BA CUSTOM LOG CABIN on 18 acres in Fairview. Stream and waterfall, 2 decks, hardwood floors, carport, washer/dryer, central heat and AC. $1200/month. Available Sept 1. Contact ncfarm@bellsouth.net

employment APARTMENT DUPLEX IN ASHEVILLE 1BR, 2nd Floor, huge bedroom with large closet and mountain view. Heat pump, AC, built-in microwave, washer and drier space. Freshly remodeled, new floor coverings and more. Located 5 minutes to downtown Asheville country setting. Pet friendly, $595/month. Available August 15. (828) 275-3651.

HAW CREEK 3 or 4BR, 2 full BA, nice updated home in great neighborhood. Call Becky 828-674-9550 for info.

ARDEN • ROYAL PINES Available September 1. Charming 3BR, 1BA. Very convenient. Wood floors, paneling, and woodburning fireplace create a cozy feel. WD, AC, dishwasher and disposal. Brand new, heat pump. Large yard. Dog negotiable. $1000/month. (904) 718-1942.

NORTH ASHEVILLE Beautiful 2BR, 1BA house with 1/2 acre fenced backyard. Full unfinished basement. Pets allowed. $1,200/month. Call Bob, (828) 259-9328.

ASHEVILLE AREA RENTALS $550-$1950/month. • 1East. • 3-West. • 3-North. • 3-South. • Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles: (828) 684-2640, ext 17. For more details: www.KristieFrizsell.com BILTMORE PARK. 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2,200 sqft, Rent for $2,300. Carver Realty, 828-253-0758. CENTRAL OFF MERRIMON 2BR, !BA. $725. Carver Realty. 253-0758. CONVENIENT TO DOWNTOWN • 3BR, 2BA with large office/den space. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer, storage, open deck overlooking private backyard. $1300/month. Includes utilities. Lease. Sandy McCall, Realtor/Property Manager. Sandy@SouthernLifeRealty.com

ETOWAH • 4BR, 2BA on 2 acres. Hardwood floors, huge garage. Small barn. Very private. Lease option. $1400/month. 828-698-0902.

3BR, 2BA, WEST, 7 Spring, a/c, w/d hookups, deck, $895/month, 828-253-1517, www.leslieandassoc.com ADORABLE WEST AVL BUNGALOWALL AREAS HOUSES FOR RENT. Browse thousands of rental listings with photos and maps. Advertise your rental home for free! Visit: RealRentals.com (AAN CAN)

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PLUS QUALITY HOME IN ONE Near Asheville Chamber of Commerce. Has “billboard” signage seen from Interstate I-240. On site parking. Handicapped accessible. Rare combination of flexible design to meld a successful business with a very comfortable home. 2300 sqft for $1950/month. Can sublease. Contact: Doug (828) 777-6746. OFF THE HOOK! We got a great response from our ad for our Rental house in the Mountain Xpress! The phone rang off the hook! Thanks, Ander, owner, Design Painting. Get your Apartment or House rented quickly and affordably. Call (828) 251-1333. Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace.

FANTASTIC SALUDA HOME Post-and-Beam house near Saluda, NC. 3 levels. 2BR. 3BA. New stainless appliances. New showers. Hardwood floors. Granite counters. 4 private acres w/views. Owner/Broker. Annual lease $2,000/month. Leave message: 828-243-9937. FLETCHER • STAFFORD HILLS New, immaculate 3BR, 2.5BA, 1250 sqft townhome. Hardwood floors, marble in bath, gas fireplace, 1 car garage. Patio. Convenient to Hendersonville, Asheville. $1050/month. • Pets considered. References. Deposit. (864) 723-1049.

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

Roommates Arden. Furnished room, beautiful/private setting. Organic garden. Chemicalfree household. Seeking responsible, clean roommate(s). No pets. $395/month, utilities included. No lease. (828) 687-2390. Beautiful Mountain Getaway Looking for friendly, mature roommate to share our solar/wood heated home in Boone. Beautiful mountain views/acreage 20min-downtown Boone. $330+1/3 utilities. Abigail 828-713-0814. Close to Town and Greenlife Elegant environment for a quiet, neat professional. Call for pics to cell: 828-781-1499. Female Roommate Needed North Weaverville. 15minutes to Ashevile. 2BR, 1BA farmhouse. $350/month. Cleanliness, peacefulness. Female with 5 month old baby, two dogs. No cats. 828-645-9028. Female Seeks Same Prefer quiet, clean, employed roomie. Share 3BR, 2.5BA house. Quiet neighborhood with lots of hiking nearby, view, cat/dog friendly. 828-230-2517. Weaverville. House in Oakley Huge backyard with high fence, great for dogs. Shared bath, w/d, internet, furnished. I am super clean, eco conscious and active. $550/month + utl. Avail. Sept. 1.

REEMS CREEK, MUNDY COVE 3BR, 2BA, $900/month. Call (828) 253-0758. Carver Realty SOUTH OAK FORREST 4 BR, 2BA $1,750. Call Carver Realty 828-253-0758.

3BR, 2.5BA, NORTH, 5 Foxwood, a/c, garage, view, $1,095/month, 828-693-8069, www.leslieandassoc.com 3BR, 2BA • EAST • HAW CREEK Sunny home. Hardwood floors, 1 car garage. • New paint, deck, covered porch. $1000/month. • Nonsmokers only. Call 230-9412 for details and showing.

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SOUTH, DEANWOOD 3BR, 2BA, $1,200/month. Call (828) 253-0758. Carver Realty

House Share Peaceful, spacious home in Kenilworth, near town. Ideal for female student or professional. Cozy bedroom, furnished. $400+utils. 251-2118. House Sitter Student, single Mom, employed, responsible, and very clean, looking for house sitter position while I attend school. Please call (404) 226-0317.

WEST ASHEVILLE • 3BR, 2.5BA Hardwoods, tile, carpet, granite. Stainless steel and ENERGY STAR appliances. W/D hookups. Front porch and private, wooded back deck. 2-car garage. Great for family. 5 minutes from downtown Asheville. $1,650/month. Call Lisa: 828-808-2651.

Like to hike, garden, cook? Oakley. Remodeled kitchen, large garden, 5-min walk to hiking. Share w/mother, 6 year old, 2 pets. $350/month August 1st. 828-273-2402. Looking for Responsible, Quiet Roommate share 3BR home. No pets but dog friendly. Furnished BR, private area downstairs. $550/month includes utilities, wireless internet and Direct TV. 828-216-1722

Oakley A/C., W/D. internet, close to bus. $300/month plus half utilities. Mike, 828-215-0965. RENTMATES.COM • Browse hundreds of online listings with photos and maps. Find your roommate with a click of a mouse! Visit http://www.rentmates.com. (AAN CAN) Room for Rent With bath. Quiet. Between airport Brevard. No pets, smokers. $500/month includes utilities. Penny 828-778-9937. Roommate Needed South Asheville $450/month. 3BR, 2BA home behind OnTarget. I am hardly ever home. Looking for organized, mindful, neat person. Michelle 828-713-2376. Share a Condo starting August 2BR, 1.5BA. $575 covers rent, utilities, cable, internet, and w/d. On busline. Call Amy 989-3294 or email corniegrl@yahoo.com Share Sweet W. Asheville Home $450 inc communal kitchen, bath,utl, WiFi, W/D, storage space, organic gardens. Mature, ecofriendly, quiet female wanted. 258-9386. Two Rooms Available In lovely Oakley home. W/D, large basement, private entrance and bath. One $500/month, 2nd room $400/month, includes all.Have dog/no more please. Community minded, mature, happy, healthy lifestyle, respectful. kaya26@juno.com Two Rooms in Great House • Richmond Hill Inn area, 7 minutes to town. $400/month + $320 plus dep. 777-9271.

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General $$$HELP WANTED$$$ • Earn extra income assembling CD cases from home. Call our live operators now. 800-405-7619 ext. 150. www.easywork-great pay.com. (AAN CAN) $600 WEEKLY POTENTIAL $$$ helping the government part-time. No experience, no selling. Call 1-888-2135225. Ad Code L-5. VOID in Maryland and South Dakota. (AAN CAN) 100 WORKERS NEEDED Assemble crafts, wood items. To $480/week. Materials provided. Free information package. 24 hours: (801) 428-4649. A SEASONAL OPPORTUNITY Inspect apples during harvest. August-October. Will train. Henderson County. Mileage paid. Indoor/outdoor work. Call (828) 253-1691 extension 31. Leave message. BOMBARDED WITH CALLS! “We’ve literally been bombarded with calls from the employment ads we’ve placed in Mountain Xpress. It’s allowed us to carefully screen our applicants to find just the right employees that help our business grow.” Shay Amber, Manager, Pristine Clean. • What more can we say? Mountain Xpress Classifieds get results! Call 251-1333 Get results and grow your business! CAB DRIVERS Needed at Blue Bird; call JT 258-8331. Drivers needed at Yellow Cab; call Buster at 253-3311.

West Asheville 3BR, 2BA home. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and bus line. W/D. $425/month plus 1/3 utilities. $425 deposit required. 828-423-9853.

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.

West Asheville Quiet neighborhood near 240 entrance off of Haywood. Looking for a laid back, dog friendly person to share a quaint/clean two bedroom house. Responsible female preferred. $350 a month plus utilities & deposit. Room available Sept. 828-713-3868.

HOUSEKEEPERS Year-round consistent employment, Asheville. Professional, reliable and responsible. Full-time and part-time for upscale B&B. Must be flexible and able to work weekends. Background check required. Call 828254-3878 for interview. Black Walnut Bed And Breakfast Inn.

West Asheville Home Share 2-room suite with private entrance, bathroom, and deck, $500 includes utilities, share with friendly, vegetarian, progressive man 50s, Keith 553-5185.

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TOUR GUIDE If you are a “people person” with a passion for Asheville and have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), you could be a great Gray Line Trolley tour guide! Training provided. Part-time or full-time. Contact Elaine at (828) 251-8687 or elaine @graylineasheville.com WORK FROM HOME • 29 serious people to work from home using a computer. Up to $1,500-$5,000, PT/FT. financialsecurity123.com

APOLLO FLAME • WAITSTAFF Full-time needed. Fast, friendly atmosphere. Apply in person between 2pm-4pm, 485 Hendersonville Road. 274-3582. CHEF NEEDED IN BLACK MOUNTAIN Casual Fine Dining Restaurant looking for full-time chef. Experience preferred. Call 230-2750. HOSTESS Now hiring. Apply in person: 2 Hendersonville Road, Biltmore Station, Asheville. 252-7885. Ichiban Japanese Steak House

Employment Opportunities • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com

Skilled Labor/ Trades GUTTER INSTALLER • Immediate employment for established company. Must be experienced. Drivers License Required. Excellent pay and benefits. 828-654-0036.

Sales/ Marketing HAVE FUN, CHANGE THE WORLD, MAKE MONEY. The Carolina Purple Pages, the LGBT Friendly City Guide and Business Directory, is expanding and needs more team members. We’re looking for energetic, LGBT Friendly people with great communication skills. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please e-mail your resume to Bethany@carolinapurplepag es.com. SALES PROS • Time to get paid what you are worth AND have a life. Call 1-888-700-4916.

Restaurant/ Food “150 CALLS! At some point, I was hoping they’d stop! The best vehicle for finding quality employees, and advertising your business.” Russell, The Skyclub. Your business can benefit with low cost, efficient advertising. Call 251-1333. Mountain Xpress Marketplace Classifieds.

MELA INDIAN RESTAURANT is seeking a responsible, reliable and professional manager. Responsibilities include payroll, hiring, training, catering and inventory. Experience, references and flexible hours required. Apply in person with resume at 70 N. Lexington Avenue, MondaySaturday 2:00pm-4:30pm. MOUNTAIN X JAMS! As a growing business that relies on the face put forward by our employees, Mountain Xpress Classifieds is where we turn to find them. The volume of high-quality applicants replying to our ads can be hard to choose from, and it is always worth our investment. Thanks Mountain X! Rebecca and Charlie, owners, Tomato Jam Cafe.

Hotel/ Hospitality LUXURY B&B POSITIONS • Resident Assistant Innkeeper, Onsite furnished apartment available. • B&B Assistant second shift: (4pm-10pm) • Housekeepers. Inquiries and resume: brenharr@aol.com PT MAINTENANCE PERSON AND FT/PT DESK CLERKS needed at Downtown Inn. Apply at 120 Patton Avenue.

Retail NATURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPECIALIST Full-Time. Kerr Drug is looking for an in-store natural and organic product coordinator for our Patton Avenue location. Applicants must have knowledge about natural and alternative products and believe in living a healthy lifestyle. Experience in the natural products industry is a plus; experience working with customers, ordering of products and managing resources in a retail environment is required. Come join the excitement as we grow our business of providing natural and organic products for living a healthy lifestyle. Must be available to work a flexible retail schedule. • Qualified candidates fax resumes and salary requirements to: Dennis Seeney at (828) 236-3328.

Medical/ Health Care CNA’s PART-TIME WEEKEND Positions available 1st and 2nd Shift Come join a Great Nursing Team! We offer: • Competitive new wage scale • Excellent benefits • Paid time off • Holiday pay • Direct deposit • 401(k) with company match. Asheville Healthcare Center. To apply, call or email resume to: Tim Sparks, Human Resource Manager: 298-2214. tsparks@mfa.net DIETARY AIDE Full-time. Experience in Food Service in a skilled nursing facility preferred. We offer: • Competitive wage scale • Excellent benefits • Paid time off • Holiday pay • 401(k) with company match. Asheville Healthcare Center. Call or email resume to: Tim Sparks, 298-2214 or tsparks@mfa.net ELDER CARE Seeking current NA certified, with CPR and First Aid for elderly care in Buncombe County area. Call 828-215-7639.

ATTENTION LPNs!! PRN jobs available with potential for full-time!! Are you tired of working in large hospitals, barely getting to know your patients? Maybe you are looking to expand your knowledge and work with a new and rewarding population as part of an exceptional non-profit organization. If so, Eliada Homes could be the place for you! Description: Eliada Homes has been serving children and their families in WNC for over 100 years. We are seeking LPNs who share in our mission of helping children succeed. Guided by a strong belief in teamwork and excellence, our nursing staff works closely with our residential staff to ensure the best possible care for each student in our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs). LPNs will provide restrictive intervention monitoring and effectively utilize the agency’s crisis intervention procedures. Other responsibilities include: administering medication, and implementing each students’ health plan. Requirements: This position requires a valid North Carolina LPN licensure. Experience working with children and/or adolescents strongly preferred. Must demonstrate ability to work in a high stress environment, as the position may experience verbal and/or physical aggression from the client population. All motivated and qualified individuals please e-mail your resume to: eweaver@eliada.org MEDICAL CASE MANAGER. Access II Care seeks FT Medical Case Mgr to work w/uninsured patients in Madison/Yancey/Mitchell Co. Bilingual English/Spanish and RN or SW w/2 year min. CM exp. preferred. No call, no weekends, competitive salary. Resume and cover letter to:hr @accessiicare-wnc.org MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER, FULL-TIME POSITION Well established family medicine practice seeks organized, enthusiastic manager, Job entails managing office of five doctors ad small staff, coordinating billing scheduling and day-to-day office needs. Experience with computer medical records is a plus. Competitive salary depending on experience and excellent benefits. Fax resume to 828-252-9420.

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MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER, FULL-TIME POSITION Well established family medicine practice seeks organized, enthusiastic manager, Job entails managing office of five doctors ad small staff, coordinating billing scheduling and day-to-day office needs. Experience with computer medical records is a plus. Competitive salary depending on experience and excellent benefits. Fax resume to 828-252-9420.

Human Services DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL For more information: (828) 299-3636. Mountain Area Residential Facilities, Inc. FAMILIES TOGETHER INC. Currently hiring for Mental Health positions. Please visit our website to find out more information and email resume to sstevenson @familiestogether.net

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF ASHEVILLE is seeking QMHPs to provide enhanced services for child and adult consumers. Applicants must have at least 2 years post-degree experience with the MH population. Email csimpson@fpscorp.com

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE has immediate openings for Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialists to provide individual and group therapy to the MH population. Please email resumes to wfhoward@fpscorp.com

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF RUTHERFORD CO. • Is seeking a Clinical Director. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in counseling, social work or related field, NC licensure, clinical experience with adult and child MH population, a minimum of 5 yrs. supervisory experience. Email resume: sholloway@fpscorp.com

Haywood and Jackson County Psychiatrist Assertive Community Treatment Team: Please contact Joe Ferrara, joe.ferrara@meridianbhs.org Clinician, Haywood County Recovery Education Center Must have Master’s Degree in Human Services Field and be license-eligible. Please contact Jon Esslinger at jon.esslinger@meridianbhs.o rg Clinician: Offender Services Program: Must have Master’s Degree in Human Services Field and be license-eligible. Please contact Diane Paige at diane.paige@meridianbhs.or g Haywood County Therapist/Team Leader Child and Family Services. Master’s Degree and supervisory experience. Please contact David Hutchinson at david.hutchinson@meridianb hs.org Jackson, Macon, Swain County: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP): Child and Family Services: Must have a Bachelors degree in a human services field and two years post-graduation experience, or a Masters degree. Please contact David Hutchinson at david.hutchinson@meridianb hs.org Therapist:Child and Family Services (Macon and Jackson): Masters degree required. Please contact David Hutchinson at david.hutchinson@meridianb hs.org Cherokee, Clay, Graham County: Therapist/Team Leader: Child and Family Services: Masters degree and license eligible. Please contact David Hutchinson at david.hutchinson@meridianb hs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org HOUSE DIRECTOR The Rathbun Center is seeking a qualified individual for the position of House Director. Please refer to www.rathbuncenter.org to view the complete job description and application process. No calls or emails. LAKE EDEN ARTS FESTIVAL - INTERNSHIPS • Areas: LEAF in Schools & Streets & Production. Seeking responsible, organized individuals with computer skills & vehicle. 828-686-8742, outreach@theLEAF.org PARKWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH has opening in our Hendersonville office for an LCAS or QP/CSAC. This is a F/T position and knowledge of working with IPRS and Medicaid adult clients helpful. Some evenings required. Good driving record required. Position has full benefits, medical insurance, PTO and more. Send resume to: slayton@parkwaybh.com PART-TIME DAY SUPPORTS To work with developmentally disabled people. Please apply in person: 147 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC. Liberty Corner Enterprises.

SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT Would you like to work part-time for a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help the children and families of Western North Carolina to grow and be successful? Do you have experience in the coordination and management of special events? If so, this might be your dream job! Eliada Homes, Inc. is seeking a special events person who will coordinate with the Director of Development to implement special events, solicit donations, secure sponsorships, and to increase community involvement. This individual will secure, hire, manage, and arrange for the payment of all artists, entertainers, etc. brought in for events. The Special Events Assistant will contact vendors for bids on resources, supervise volunteers and contract labor at special events, and maintain a weekly and annual special events calendar. The ideal candidate for this position must be organized and a highly skilled communicator, as timely and effective communication with community contacts is required. The position also requires a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field. Experience in special events and community relations is mandatory, with nonprofit experience a plus! Must possess valid NCDL, and be flexible as the position may require local travel and work on evenings or weekends. All qualified persons please submit your resume to: eweaver@eliada.org or fax to 828-210-0361 SUPPORT BROKER (Case Manager). The Arc of NC seeks a passionate and extraordinary person to become our next Support Broker, providing case management services, including person-centered planning and supports coordination for people with developmental and other disabilities in our Asheville office. Seeking person who is steeped in personcentered principles, with knowledge of selfdetermination and personcentered planning tools a Must. Working knowledge of NC system and generic resources in the local county is crucial. Knowledge of state and Medicaid funding streams necessary. Must be able to provide CAP case management. Requires a creative, progressive thinker and strong advocate who is very self-disciplined. Must be a QP in Developmental Disabilities with Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and at least two years related exp. Excellent starting salary and benefits. This position is currently a Part-time position with the potential of going full-time. • Interested parties should send their resume and cover letter to Lori Boehm, email to: lboehm@arcnc.org or fax #: (828) 254-6885.

Caregivers/ Nanny ASSIST THE ELDERLY Make a difference in the lives of the elderly. Non-medical Companions and Home Helpers needed for weekend and overnight shifts in Asheville and Hendersonville. Call 713-2952. Home Instead Senior Care.

Professional/ Management EDUCATION CENTER ADMINISTRATOR Full-time salaried position available for dynamic, team-oriented individual. • Position includes management of students and student records, class preparation and coordination, facilitation of continuing education program, event planning and networking. • Must be personable and professional, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be naturally organized and detail oriented, and able to multi-task efficiently. • Must have measurable management experience and be computer fluent. Salary: $24,000 plus benefits (paid holidays, vacation and sick days). Resume to Center for Massage, 530 Upper Flat Creek Rd., Weaverville, NC 28787 or email Lindsay @centerformassage.com PART TIME CASE MANAGER needed to support disadvantaged youth in green-collar training program. Bachelors degree in human services or equivalent experience required. Send resume and cover letter to apply at greenopportunities.org. For more info, call (828) 258-1856 or visit www.greenopportunities.org.

Career Training EARN YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts in Asheville. Close to home and only one weekend a month. No GRE or MAT required. Lesley University is America’s top teacher of teachers. Contact Jacinta White at 888-608-8463 or at jwhite14@lesley.edu

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SHRINER’S BENEFIT CAR SHOW Open car/truck/motorcycle show to benefit the Shriner’s Hospitals. When: Saturday August 8 Time: 9am- 3pm Where: Shrine Hall in Swannanoa. WOMEN, Earn $18k-$30k for 6 egg donations with the largest, most experienced Agency in US. Call: 800-4447119 or to apply online visit: www.theworldeggbank.com (AAN CAN)

Auditions

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 1-800720-0576.

MOVIE EXTRAS NEEDED! All looks and ages wanted. No experience necessary. Feature films, television, commercials, and prints. $150 - $300/day. Call Now! 1-800-340-8404 x 2001 (AAN CAN)

Teaching/ Education

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Classes & Workshops

AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR Part-time, $9/hour. Qualified applicants must be creative, energetic, dependable and experienced with children grades K-8. Duties include planning and leading group games/crafts and homework assistance. Applicants must be available 3pm-6pm, Monday-Friday and/or Wednesday 12-6pm. Other schedules will be considered on a substitute basis. ArtSpace Charter School. Email resume to: tami.magidson @artspacecharter.org

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Arts/Media BALLROOM DANCE INSTRUCTORS Have fun and make your own schedule. • No experience necessary. • Call for interview: (828) 274-8320. Asheville Ballroom.

EXPERIENCED OUTDOOR EDUCATORS Inside Out is hiring facilitators for weekly trips, 2-4 day programs, in September. Download an application at www.insideout-inc.com and send it in with resume and/or email jobs@insideout-inc.com for more information.

Jobs Wanted ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESSES Semi-retired CPA seeks part-time work. Reasonable. 206-1157. HOUSE CLEANING. Mature, experienced, trustworthy mother/daughter team looking for housecleaning opportunities. Great rates! Flexible scheduling and immaculate references. Call for estimate anytime! 828628-0666 or 828-458-8099.

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Health & Fitness

Looking for Family Adopted male born 62265 in A-ville. Ma was 31, Pa was 43. Trying to find family. wassonapark@yahoo.com w/ info. Please. 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)

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Counseling Services

Mind, Body, Spirit

GESTALT THERAPY: AN INTENSIVE TRAINING SERIES Offered by the Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute (AGTI) in partnership with the Gentle BioEnergetics Institute. • For professionals and nonprofessionals alike. • Enhance your existing therapy practice using Gestalt theory and techniques • Deepen personal growth, emphasizing whole personal awareness. • 8 Saturday sessions: September 2009May 2010 (60 contact hours). • Location: Gentle Bio-Energetics Institute, Asheville, NC. • Cost: $695. • For more information regarding training or registration (by August 12), please visit the AGTI website: www.agti.org or call: (828) 508-4539. LEARN VIETNAMESE/ASIAN COOKING • Tired of the same old food? Learn to prepare healthy and nutritious food. seasiancookingeasy.com

Affordable Counseling. Licensed professional counselor, 25 years experience helping heal childhood issues, relational conflict, anxiety, depression, anger management, substace abuse. Medicaid, BC/BS. Affordable sliding fee. Guy Morganstein 828-337-7549 BODY-MIND PSYCHOTHERAPY Grief and Loss, Trauma, Men’s Issues, Emotional Release, Personal Growth and Excellence. Joseph Howard, MSW, LCSW. Affordable rates/Sliding scale. 828-651-8646. josehowardmsw @yahoo.com

$20-$40* • AFFORDABLE ACUPUNCTURE *Sliding scale. South Asheville near Earth Fare. 5 Allen Avenue, Suite B. (828) 687-8747. www.livingpoints.net

Bodywork $35 MASSAGE- On the rare occasion that your life is stressful, I’m offering a massage with the introductory price of $35. Please call 828-275-5497. Patty O’Sullivan, LMT# 7113. ***ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE MASSAGE!*** Perfect pressure! Caring, intuitive, professional therapist. Tranquil sanctuary just 3 blocks from Greenlife & downtown! Reasonable rates, Open Mon thru Sat., 9am to 7 p.m. by appt. only Brett Rodgers LMBT #7557. www.vitalitymassage.net (828) 255-4785. BEST MASSAGE IN ASHEVILLE Deep tissue, sports massage, Swedish, esalen. Available in/out. Jim Haggerty, LMBT# 7659. Call (828) 545-9700. www.jhmassage.com MASSAGE/MLD Therapeutic massage, $45/hour. Manual lymph drainage, $65/hour. Lymphedema treatment, $45-$65/hour. 15+ years experience. 828-299-4105. NC License #146. www.uhealth.net

Spiritual CLAIRVOYANT MEDIUM Can help you communicate with your family, spirit guides, and guardian angels for comfort and guidance. 645-2674. www.davidswing.com MORE THAN HOPE! • ASK NINA Psychic Nina, the Auracle of Asheville: (828) 253-7472 or email: asknina@excite.com

Natural Alternatives HOLISTIC IRIDOLOGY® Fascinating detailed Iris Analysis, Bio-Chemistry Analysis, Cardiovascular Screening, and Meridian Kinesiology for ‘Total Health Assessment’ with effective Natural and Holistic Therapies, Bio-Detoxification programs, Advanced Energy Healing. Call Jane Smolnik, ND, Iridologist at (828) 777-JANE (5263) for appointment or visit www.UltimateHealing.com

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SHOJI SPA & LODGE • 7 DAYS A WEEK Looking for the best therapist in town— - or a cheap massage? Soak in your outdoor hot tub; experience the invigorating cold plunge; then get the massage of your life! 26 massage therapists. 299-0999. www.shojiretreats.com

Musical Services

STAY RELAXED. Massage therapy at your home/office. 1/2 or 1-hour appointments. Call Sarah Whiteside, LMBT#4741, (828) 279-1050. sarahsgolf@charter.net

AMR STUDIO Audio mastering, mixing and recording. Musical, literary and instructional services. Tunable performance room, on-site video available. (828) 335-9316. www.amrmediastudio.com

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MEDIA SERVICES Audio and Video Recording of Musical, Instructional and Literary Sources Performance & Public Speaking Enhancement Tools

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AFFORDABLE RECORDING IN ASHEVILLE Special: 8 hours for $140! Awardwinning, radio-quality production. Pro tools, laidback environment. Image consulting, design and photography also at rock bottom prices. 828-413-1145.

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Earn your Master’s Degree in Integrated Teaching Through the Arts in Asheville, close to home and only one weekend a month. No GRE or MAT required. Lesley University is America’s top teacher of teachers. Contact Jacinta White at 888-608-8463 or at jwhite14@lesley.edu

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Zen and Zuzu Need a Home Looking for a good home for two sweet cats, brother/sister, 6 years old, fixed and in good health. 828-215-2512.

Pet Services ASHEVILLE PET SITTERS Dependable, loving care while you’re away. Reasonable rates. Call Sandy Ochsenreiter, (828) 258-0942 or 215-7232.

DUNE BUGGY Seeking Street legal dune buggy in good condition. Call 275-5650.

Motorcycles/ Scooters 2008 Coolsports 50cc: No license required. Great condition. Floor brake, push start. Silver/yellow. 3 storage bins. 1200 miles. $795 includes large full face helmet. 551-7479.

Automotive Services

LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE! End cruel and dangerous constant chaining of dogs in NC! Lobby your state reps to reintroduce legislation addressing dog chaining. For information, contacts and downloads, visit www.crittersong.org

ASHEVILLE’S WHITEWATER RECORDING Full service studio services since 1987. • Mastering • Mixing and Recording. • CD/DVD duplication at the best prices. (828) 684-8284 • whitewaterrecording.com

Equipment For Sale

Musicians’ Bulletin

Casio Keyboard WK-110 Like new. Stand, music book, foot pedal, excellent sounds, 828-296-0423 $140 obo.

Black Mountain Band looking for serious musicians. Hardcore/electronic guitarist and bassist. At least 18yrs old. Must show up to practice. Lee 828-216-5450,

CREATE YOUR CD, NOW with an experienced producer/arranger and talented multiinstrumentalist, Erik Kohl. Creative, flexible, and affordable. 828-242-5032.

Vintage Viking Drum Kit Complete 5 piece kit. Includes all hardware, cymbals, practice pad, & instructional book w/cd. $375 Call 778-2498.

Blues Guitarist moving to area soon seeks bassist,singer to form blues band. www.myspace.com/gabrielle crow or gabrielle.crow@yahoo.com

MAKE MUSIC! Guitar- PianoDrums- Bass- SingingBanjo- Mandolin lessons created for you/your child’s interest. Experienced, enthusiastic instructor, Erik… 828-242-5032.

Washburn B-16 Banjo: I am selling my baby. She is about 6 years old. Normal wear on the head and some rusting on the brackets. Hard shell case included. $800, obo. dbanjo@gmail.com

Need a Solid Reggae Drummer. Check website myspace.com/bittergemma. Geoff - 828-551- 1149.

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SLEEK Female Domestic Shorthair/Mix 3 years Animal ID# 8105181 BOWSER Male/Neutered Terrier, Jack Russell/Mix 1 year 6 months Animal ID# 8040491 BACH Male Domestic Medium Hair/ Mix, 4 months Animal ID# 7920930

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Need Roots Keyboardist ASAP. Check website myspace.com/bittergemma. call Geoff 828 551-1149 Recruiting horn section for Prime Tyme band 828-505-7066. Singer looking for band. Strong vocals. Blues sound. Also into 90’s alternative. I have a place to practice in Arden. terry.frazier@yahoo.com Studio Guitarist Rock, Blues, Metal, Acoustic, Ebow. 30 yrs exp. You pay, I play. 1-828-349-9268

Pet Xchange

Adopt Gracie 3-year-old black female cat, spayed, current on rabies, needs loving home. Call 828 298-6600. Small adoption fee.

ADOPT GRETTA is a 3-yearold Shepherd mix who was recently rescued with other Hendersonville dogs and cats who were living in poor conditions. Gretta loves people, but is a little grumpy with other dogs. We are hoping the foster can help resocialize with her own dogs. Gretta is a sweet girl who loves attention and affection. Please open your heart to these wonderful animals who were truly given a second chance at life! To adopt Gretta, or see other available cats and dogs, call 258-4820 or visit animalcompassionnetwork.org

BROTHER WOLF CANINE RESCUE Save a dog’s life! Adopt from Brother Wolf Canine Rescue. 458-7778. www.bwcr.org

Lost Pets LOST YOUR PET? FOUND A PET? Call Asheville Humane Society, (828) 253-6807, to fill out a missing or found pet report. Visit 72 Lee’s Creek Road, Asheville. www.ashevillehumane.org TABBY CAT • Reward! Neutered male, brown/grey/black. 20lbs. 4 years old. Lost Chunn’s Cove Rd. area. 828-251-1983.

Vehicles For Sale

Pets for Adoption

BUTTERS IS WAITING Meet Butters, a poodle mix. Butters is available for adoption through Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Call 458-7778 for more information or see all our adoptable friends at www.bwar.org

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Autos ADOPT MARTIE! Martie is a 2 year old mix of Husky and we are not sure what else. She is a very sweet girl who dearly loves her humans and just wants to please. She will do best in a one-dog household, as she gets bored with canine buddies after awhile and then does not want to play. She bonds very quickly and always wants your love and attention. She is a fast learner and should be easy to train.... Due to her size, she would not do well in household with small children (would just run right over them!). Martie loves playing fetch and riding in the car. She loves anything outdoorsy! To adopt Martie or see other available cats and dogs, call 258-4820 or visit animalcompassionnetwork.org

Doberman Black and Tan Hound, Bella is 2 1/2, spayed, microchipped w/shots and house and leash trained. Due to owner’s busy schedule, she is seeking a new and loving home. Very pretty, sweet and good natured. Good with other dogs, No Cats. Small adoption fee, Call 676-9991. FIND THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE! Cats, dogs, & other small animals available for adoption at Asheville Humane Society • 72 Lee’s Creek Road • Asheville, NC • (828) 253-6807 www.ashevillehumane.org Gorgeous Kittens. Short and long Hair. Spayed/neutered. No fee. Contact Friends2Ferals at TNRCatCatcher@yahoo.com or 803-553-7919. Located S. Asheville. Wanted: Large black German Shepherd or mix for family pet. Willing to pay small rehoming fee. email: roughwingedone @yahoo.com

1982 Mercedes TDT 300 Greasel Gorgeous navy vintage wagon with sun roof. Dent front passenger side door. Runs on grease or diesel. $4500/negotiable.

WE’LL FIX IT AUTOMOTIVE • Honda and Acura repair. Half price repair and service. ASE and factory certified. Located in the Weaverville area. Please call 828-275-6063 for appointment.

For Sale

Antiques & Collectibles Women’s Vintage Clothing, jewelry, purses. Circa 1920’s1960’s. Must come to my home. Prices negotiable/multiple items. Jenna: 273-2605.

Appliances

1987 Volvo 740 GLE Gold, five speed station wagon. 244K miles. Engine runs great, minor electrical problems, needs tires. $800. Brennan 545-9306.

AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES • Stoves • Refrigerators/Freezers • Washers • Dryers • Repairs • Pickup/Delivery • Se Habla Espanol • Preguntale Por Bonnie: (828) 258-7355. Uncle Joe’s Used Appliances

1989 Ford Escort $300, obo. As is. No Key. New battery, alternator. Manual. Serious inquiries only. stw1072@msn.com

White Whirlpool Refrigerator $150.00, obo, excellent working condition. 16 cubic feet. Carol or Larry at 633-0962 or 242-2705.

1995 Toyota Corolla Red four door sedan. Standard transmission. 170,000k. Needs some work. $1000. 828-231-0179

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2001 Miata LS Convertible White, tan leather, 55K. Original owner, 5 speed, great condition, asking book trade value, $7500. Fairview. Cell 407-256-8895. 2002 Kia Rio Great Shape. 73K miles. Great on gas! 26/32mpg. Clean Interior, Everything is in working order! 5-Speed Manual. Call Lauren 828-333-2717. 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4 wd Sport. Immaculate condition both inside and out. Runs great, drives great, clean title, and it’s priced to sell. V6 3.4 Liter, Auto, 131K miles, Tow, Sun Roof. Call 684-2022. 2003 Honda ElementGreen, 5 Speed. 90K miles. Very good condition. All records. New tires, trailer hitch for bikes, Thule roof rack. $9,000. 828-299-8095. 2007 Saturn Ion-3 Quad Coupe 52K. Manual, All powered, remote, sunroof,spoiler, 2.4L engine. $6900. 828-231-9887. 88 Volvo 240 GL Wagon Owned 10 years. 200,000 miles. Runs well. Rebuilt alternator, new water pump. Some electric issues. $750, ob. Matt, 450-4535.

Brand New Laptops/Desktops Bad credit, no credit - no problem. Small weekly payments. Order today and get free Nintendo Wii game system. Call now: 800-840-5439. (AAN CAN)

Sporting Goods 2003 Skeeter 190 SL Fish and Ski bass boat $4200, Yamaha V MAX EFI. bb321t@gmail.com/2195129 026

Clothing DRESSMAKER’S WORK TABLE 7’X4’ on folding metal legs. Made from solid wood door w/smooth laminate surface. $250, good for 30 years. 650-6404. Prada bag, Marc Jacobs shoes Funky Prada Black fur backpack $275, adorable M.Jacobs shoes $300. Both in amazing shape, barely used. email laurenh_99@yahoo.com for pics.

Furniture MATTRESSES Pillow-top: queen $250, king $350 • Extra firm: queen $175, king $275 • Full: $150 • Twin: $99. New, in plastic. 828-277-2500.

Oak Pub Table w/ 2 matching chairs. Measures approximately 42” h by 42”diamter table top. $375, obo. 828-777-2007. Solid Oak Entertainment Center Like new. With accent lighting. Approximate measures are 7’h by 7’w by 2.5’d. $600, obo. 828-777-2007. Table and Chairs 48” Round Table & 4 chairs $50 (828) 279-8600. Upscale Furniture Formal Dining Room Set, Armoire, French White BR Set, Recliner, French Off-White Sofa’s. Call 828.781.1499 for details and pics.

Medical Supplies Earthlite Harmony 3 Portable Massage Table with adjustable headrest and carrying case. Like New. $225. Call 828-298-3130.

General Merchandise Books for Medical Transcription Course. Paid $3,700. Did not use. $1,800, obo. email etmccm@yahoo.com for further information. Serious inquiries only! Collegiate Saddle 17” gently used (looks new) English saddle by Collegiate. Free saddle pad & girth. $ 300, email laurenh_99@yahoo.com Keg Pump Tap. Steel/plastic. Release valve. You pick-up or we meet-up. 828-505-3149.

Sales

Yard Sales Enormous Yard Sale Weaverville Over 20 families participating. 23 Whitetail Drive. Friday & Saturday, August 7th-8th 8 am - 12 pm, GINORMOUS NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE Saturday, August 8, 8am2pm. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 233 Hillside Street off Merrimon Avenue, opposite Claxton School. Bake sale, hot dogs, furniture and many miscellaneous “stuff”. Call 252-6512 or 669-9990 for more info.

Adult A MAN’S DESIRE Let us relax and de-stress you! • Steamy Summer Specials, call for details. MondaySaturday, 9am-9pm. Incall/outcall. (Lic#0800020912). • (828) 989-7353. A WOMAN’S TOUCH Ask us about our “Summer Special”. • “We’re all about you!”. Call 275-6291. MEET SEXY SINGLES by phone instantly! Call (828) 239-0006. Use ad code 8282. 18+

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So many good times so far! Save the Date! August 29th 2009 Greenlife's 5th Year Anniversary Celebration! Free Samples, Live Music, Local Beer, Prizes, Raffles, Kids Area & more!

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