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JUNE 2017

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uring our planning for the Men's Issue this year (which, I'll be honest, began last year), we had a million ideas for how to make this issue impactful. As we began to narrow down the list, we realized we wanted to highlight some men who were not only deeply invested in Asheville, but were also on the cutting edge of making it better.

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

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which is why the annual ASAP Farm Tour is so popular. This annual

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event provides an opportunity for the community to explore a host of

tables will fill Pritchard Park on June 3 and 24, July 1, 8 and 15, August

regional farms, including vineyards like Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards,

12, 19 and 26, and September 2, 16 and 23. Each market also features

creameries like Spinning Spider Creamery, berry farms like Zimmerman

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also a fundraiser for Animal Haven, a no-kill shelter in East Asheville.

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his one’s called ‘Divine Covenant,’” announces John Almaguer.

blessing to connect with so many different people.”

The glassblower picks up a sphere of frosted grooves, at

The artist shares his love of the RAD through Asheville Art Studio

once both massive and elegant, from the shelves of work

Tours, an enterprise he founded to give visitors an insider perspective

that adorn the sun-filled living room of his Asheville home.

on the local scene. But Almaguer also uses his art to make a differ-

Peering into the piece, he points out a clear, delicate inclusion beneath

ence in the wider Asheville community. His favorite project has been

the opaque surface. “The carving on the outside is exactly reflected in the

“Kids Design for Kids,” a fundraiser for an orphanage in Madagascar

bubble on the inside. It’s about union, the spiritual relationship with God

through Asheville’s New City Christian School.

mirrored in the relationship of my wife and I,” he explains.

“I came to the school and educated the students about glass, then had

The sculpture is one of a kind, technically innovative, and imbued with a

them design pieces that my team and I then made,” Almaguer says. After

higher meaning—the hallmarks of Almaguer’s approach to glassblowing.

a showing at The Hop Creamery, the art was auctioned online, and all

Since he first stood awestruck as a young teenager in front of Dale Chihuly’s

of the proceeds went to the orphanage. “A lot of those students were on

iconic work, the artist has been drawn to exploring new expression in glass.

scholarship themselves, so it was cool for them to be part of giving back.”

Almaguer’s journey has taken him from the Appalachian Center of Craft at

Just as important as the money raised, explains Almaguer, was the

Tennessee Tech University to apprenticing on the islands of Murano in Italy,

chance for kids to be involved in the design process. “People feel a

which have housed world-class glassblowing workshops since 1291.

euphoria when they’re around art,” he says. By sharing the joy he

Almaguer arrived in Asheville in 2011, and he soon began working out of the North Carolina Glass Center in the River Arts District. He

takes in his work, Almaguer hopes others will be drawn to appreciate the act of artistic creation. AlmaguerGlass.com

says that the move gave him the freedom to develop his own style as a glassblower while drawing on a vibrant artistic culture for inspira-

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“Glassblowing is basically taking a puddle of lava and turning it into art,” says Almaguer. The process begins when he uses a steel blow pipe to grab a mass of molten glass, or “gather,” from a furnace at nearly 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit. He then rolls the glass on a steel table called a marver to form a rough cylindrical shape and blows into the pipe to give the piece volume.

Almaguer then takes the piece to the “glory hole,” another furnace used to keep the glass at a workable temperature. He’ll return there many times as he blows any secondary bubbles, adds color with glass powders and bars, or shapes the work with shears and tweezers on his bench. “It’s constantly moving, the same temperature as the inside of a volcano, and you can never touch it with your hands,” says Almaguer. “It’s a crazy medium.”

Once he’s generally satisfied with the shape, Almaguer creates the opening of the piece by transferring the glass from the blow pipe to a solid rod called a punty. After further tweaking, he knocks the piece off the punty and transfers it to an annealing oven, where the glass is slowly cooled to prevent cracking. Finally, Almaguer carves and grinds the cold glass to reach a finished product.

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n Asheville, we’re expanding our horizons— both literally and figuratively. Our city is

stretching and growing, as are the souls who inhabit it, as we welcome new industries and new ideas and turn this sleepy mountain town into a Southern hub.

As part of our Second Annual Men’s Issue, we had the opportunity to sit down with Glenn Wilcox, John McKibbon and Peter Pollay.

Together, these three men are remaking an Asheville icon.

It began on the courthouse steps in 1987. The BB&T building, with a sagging facade and dilapidated interior, was on the auction block. Local Glenn Wilcox and a group of nine other investors purchased the historic building. “My oldest son Wallace and I stood on the courthouse steps and made a bid, and nobody upset it, so we ended up with it!” Wilcox remembers. “The first 10 years were pretty tough, but I’m so thankful.”

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EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS (CON TI N U ED)

In the ensuing years, Asheville continued its steady

Pollays knew they wanted to invest in the town, and

growth and drew in more and more people, including

they opened Posana. “We love the entrepreneurial spirit

longtime lover of the mountains John McKibbon and

here and doing a little of our own part of that. This is

California transplant Peter Pollay.

our desire and our passion.” Those desires, and those

McKibbon, Chairman of McKibbon Hospitality, has been investing in Asheville and its people for decades.

“[McKibbon] has the vision, and I happen to have the

Since he opened his first property, a Marriott Courtyard

property, and Peter has the expertise in running restau-

on Tunnel Road which opened over 20 years ago,

rants,” says Wilcox of The Arras, which will be a unique

McKibbon has shown an unparalleled level of commit-

mix of commercial and residential condos, retail space

ment to the revitalization of downtown Asheville, with

and a hotel—a space unlike anything else in our city. By

three unique properties in the heart of downtown. “All of

transforming the BB&T Building, in the heart of down-

our hotels we build today are only in the best locations,”

town across from Pack Square, these men are breathing

he says. “That’s the only way that I will build a hotel, and

new life into not just the block, but the town.

those sites are getting harder and harder to find. This

The decision to partner was practically destined. “I

opportunity created the ability for us to do two hotels

couldn’t do it without Glenn and the property,” says

in the very best location, the absolute center of town.”

McKibbon. “And when Peter and I met, I thought,

As for the business climate of Asheville, McKibbon recognizes something special in our city. “The thing

‘this is golden.’ You cannot find a better restaurant in town than Posana, it’s absolutely amazing.”

about Asheville is that the people love their city, and in

When McKibbon approached Pollay about the

most cities that’s not true. Here, every project that hap-

new project, it seemed particularly fortuitous. ”We

pens makes this city better. We’re here long term, so we

were at the point of thinking about expansion, and

want to be in a place that’s getting better and better.”

we knew John from coming in quite a bit. Some peo-

It’s a transformation that’s been a long time com-

ple said ‘this is the best location in town,’ but then I

ing. It’s hard to imagine now, but it wasn’t all that long

look over there and thought ‘wow, that is the center

ago that our vibrant city was nothing more than a

of town!’” Pollay jumped at the opportunity to begin

windswept ghost town. McKibbon appreciates not

a new project in this unparalleled setting.

just the end product, but the transformation. “You’ve

It really is, as Pollay says, the center of town, quite

got a lot of people in this town who came before

literally. But in recent years it hasn’t seemed that

me who got downtown turned around. People like

way—until now. ”The key to urban development is

Julian Price that had the vision when everything was

activating the street,” notes McKibbon. “For a long

boarded up that something great was here.”

time this has been a quiet block around the build-

So what draws business to Asheville? According to

ing. With this project, it will activate the street on all

Peter Pollay, and so many Ashevillians, it’s a mix of small

four sides, especially the plaza side. It will really tie

town and big spirit. “We’re transplants, and Asheville

Biltmore and Broadway together.”

has just fulfilled us in our lives and made a huge impact in the way we live day to day.” After their relocation, the

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The Arras won’t just tie together two streets, but our town, as we continue to broaden our horizons.

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ARTICLE EMILY GLASER | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

hollers, they don’t have clubs—they have interest groups. And a particularly hearty interest group is meeting to discuss their passion: woodworking.

“We’re called GE-WIG: Givens Estates Woodworking

Interest

Group,”

Carlos

explains with a guttural laugh. “It sounds like a bug,” quips Ray, eliciting more laughter.

These gentlemen, whose hands are as familiar with the smooth and rough grains of hardwood as they are with their own skin, sit around an—of course—wooden table, situated outside an endeavor all their own, a new wood shop to rival that of the finest in the country.

As each man introduces himself and his passion for woodworking, patterns emerge, stories unfold, and jokes are tossed around with ease.

Most of them found woodworking as children, whether in bible school projects or as a so-called side-hustle. Carlos, perhaps the most passionate woodworker of the group who donated his extensive shop to Givens upon his arrival 11 years ago, has been crafting for decades (as have most of his compatriots). “Well, I started with a vibrating jigsaw when I was 8 or 9 years old,” he says, describing the match holders—shaped like cats with open mouths to hold the tinder—he’d create with his sister. Andy relied on carpentry

“Before I moved to Givens, I had my own wood-

Upon completion, these passionate craft-

to pay for his college tuition. Ray remembers the

working shop, but I lacked one thing—a lathe,”

ers will be able to return to their hobby with

first tool set he received for Christmas when he

says John. At Givens, he has a lathe and, more

renewed gusto, continuing a tradition that’s

was just 12 years old.

importantly, friends to teach him the art of

defined the Givens' experience for decades.

Despite these standard introductions to

turning wood. “We had a good teacher here in

Over the years residents have crafted thou-

woodworking (traditions lost by modern gen-

Carlos, and Bill, and Ray. Carlos taught me how

sands of wooden toys for underprivileged

erations to the ebbing of time), the members of

to turn, Bill showed me the finite part of turning,

children, all the furniture in the on-site chapel,

GE-WIG all seem to have changed their tune in

and you have to finish whatever you make,

and dozens of personal projects. Carlos, for

their later years. Though they refined their craft

and Ray is a finishing expert. So I had all these

example, recently crafted a Sam Maloof style

through necessity, things like home projects

experts on hand.”

rocking chair that earned the blue ribbon at

and furniture requests, today it’s a beloved hobby they get to refine with pleasure.

The experts will truly be able to refine their

the Mountain State Fair.

skills in the new wood shop, a 2,100 square foot

The new space won’t just be a state-of-

“It keeps you out of the saloon,” Ray

addition to the property, complete with a state-

the-art clubhouse for the friends of GE-WIG;

laughs. Bill adds, “And it takes care of your

of-the-art automated dust collection system..

it will also help newbies get into the art with

creative urges.” “Plus it makes it easy for your

Tom, a resident, occasional woodworker and

classes and offer a welcome respite for retir-

wife to get rid of you,” John says, raising his

retired mechanical engineer, is the mastermind

ees to come. In an arts and crafts region like

eyebrows. Laughter rolls around the table.

behind the woodshop design. “I look forward to

Asheville, traditions like woodworking find a

having it finished more than using it,” he says

sustained and passionate home in the hands

with a humble laugh.

of the woodworkers of Givens Estates.

It’s these newfound and easy friendships that truly define the woodworkers of Givens Estates.

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Travel Destination

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IN I SH K

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ike so many of us familiar with the photos of

a forgotten era, I was very curious to experience Cuba firsthand.

I had the opportunity to experience the island

recently when American Airlines launched its inaugural non-stop flight from Charlotte to Havana. It was a quick, jam-packed visit filled with the food, music and culture of the tiny island nation, a place filled with wonderful and unique people anxious to welcome American tourists.

From the iconic and colorful vintage cars lining the streets, to the cobblestone plazas, to the traditional nightclub entertainment, there is something for everyone during a visit to Cuba.

Here are my top reasons to visit Cuba as soon as possible!

NO CROWDS More and more tourists will start to flock to the island as restrictions are lifted. The time to go is now, before the country changes to accommodate all the visitors with an influx of hotels and resorts that alter the authentic landscape.

RUM AND CIGARS Cuba is known for both rum and cigars, and no visit there is complete without a tour of a cigar factory or tobacco plantation to understand the country’s economy.

Cuban rum is world-renowned and visitors can indulge in the ubiquitous mojito or daiquiri at every turn.

A TREASURE TROVE OF CULTURE Cubans love their music, art and dance, and it surrounds every visitor. Whether it’s a local jazz musician or an opera house, a dance troupe or colorful street murals, a local street artist or fine art gallery, the creative senses are all heightened during a trip to Cuba.

THE CARS If you love old cars, the streets of Havana are the place to go. In surprisingly good condition, the vintage 1950s cars are kept running by enterprising locals who pride themselves on keeping these vintage wheels in rolling. A taxi ride in a convertible should be on every visitor’s bucket list.

THE PEOPLE Engaging and spirited, the Cuban people’s hospitality is often the reason visitors love their Cuban vacation. They are diverse, friendly and genuine, and the experience of meeting them is unforgettable.

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COUNTRYSIDE, SMALL TOWNS AND BEACHES While Havana invites the headlines, it’s the beautiful, green landscape of the countryside that leads visitors to smaller towns with quiet cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. White sand beaches line the coastline, and resorts there provide welcome rest and relaxation after touring the bigger cities. There are areas of rainforest, mountain ranges, waterfalls and more to explore in this tiny nation.

HISTORY Cuba boasts nine UNESCO world heritage sites, places that are protected and preserved because of their special cultural or historical significance. The country’s history is interesting and relevant, and visiting provides a greater understanding of the events and how they unfolded.

If you’re curious about Cuba, now is the perfect time to go. Keep in mind, this is no ordinary vacation: there are still policies about travel there that must be understood and followed. A good travel professional can put together a cross-cultural, people-to-people program that meets state department regulations, taking the headache of visas and health insurance requirements out of your hands to let you enjoy the experience of this dynamic culture and country.

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Just across the street from the Omni Grove Park Inn lies a destination unlike any other: Grovewood Village, housed in the historic weaving and woodworking complex of Biltmore Industries. The 11-acre property, celebrating its centennial this year, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and includes Grovewood Gallery, working artist studios, a sculpture garden, Golden Fleece restaurant, and an antique car museum.

Enjoy a leisurely visit here with a delectable meal at Golden Fleece and shopping at Grovewood Gallery, a nationally recognized gallery dedicated to fine American art & craft.

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Culinary Creations

GUY’S NIGHT OUT ARTICLE WESLEY BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

W

e’ve all heard of girl’s night out, outings peppered with wine glasses and high heels—but what about guy’s night out? Sometimes a gentleman just

needs a stiff drink and a good meal with his compatriots by his side. These are nights of mirth and debate and, occasionally, debauchery, with the staccato clink of glasses and the rounded curl of laughter a welcome soundtrack.

We invited some of the finest gentlemen of Asheville to a recently expanded

Cúrate for one such guy’s night out.

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Asheville’s preeminent chef Katie Button wined

we’ve accomplished, and I think ‘What could

and dined our guys for a night to remember, but

I do in 10?’” She laughs before digging into the

the real star of the show was the restaurant itself.

projects that are vying for space in an already

“The expansion is something we’ve been thinking

packed schedule, delving deeper into community

of since we opened six years ago,” notes Button.

involvement and a new cookbook among them.

Though the limited space inspired them to hold

So what makes Cúrate such an amazing desti-

fast to their focused concept, the addition of a

nation for guy’s night out? “We have a full gamut

second space gives guests and employees a little

of possibilities,” Button says. “The atmosphere is

extra room to breathe.

really wonderful—vibrant and energetic, every-

“The core of the design is the same—the colors

one’s working in front of you.” She also points out

and the layout—we were just able to increase our

that the bar is the perfect place to begin the night,

flow and the impact of the entrance of the space.

a casual entreé to an evening of culinary delights.

The two buildings were once one building, histor-

Plus, some of the largest dishes, like the suck-

ically, so it was easy. We were just opening up the

ling pig or wood-fired trout, are perfect for a big

spaces that had been open before,” Button explains.

group of hungry men. Not to say that their palates

Now that the expansion is complete, Button’s

aren’t refined. “One of their favorite dishes was

already flitting on to her next project. “Cúrate’s

the grilled green asparagus with romesco sauce,”

only been open six years—I think of everything

Button says of our own diners.

CONTINUED >

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Culinary Creations

(CON TI N U ED)

PINCHOS MORUNOS

The concept of grilled meat sticks comes

Combine the cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon

from all over Spain and North Africa. These

juice, garam masala, thyme, pimentón, chiles,

skewers smother lamb in a generously

bay leaves, peppercorns, oil and 2 tsp of salt

spiced marinade that blends the seasonings

in a blender. Blend on high until smooth.

from both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Pour the marinade over the lamb in a bowl

You can make these with precut lamb cubes

and mix until all of the lamb pieces are evenly

or, if you’re cutting the meat yourself, about three

coated. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and

pounds of boneless lamb shoulder or leg (once

refrigerate 18 to 24 hours.

you trim off all the fat and silverskin, you’ll end

Two hours before you’re ready to cook, soak

up with two pounds of meat to cut into cubes).

16 (6-inch-long) bamboo skewers in cold water.

INGREDIENTS

door grill (preferably charcoal) or indoor grill

1/4 c packed fresh cilantro leaves

pan to high. Thread five or six lamb pieces

1/4 c packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

on each skewer. Season each skewer on all

3 garlic cloves

sides with salt.

When you’re ready to cook, heat an out-

2 T fresh lemon juice

Grill the skewers, turning once, until medium,

1 T plus 1 t garam masala

about 4 to 6 minutes total. The outside should

1 T plus 1 t dried thyme

be charred and the meat should have a little

2 T pimentón (sweet smoked paprika)

resistance if you press it. Serve immediately

2 dried arbor chiles

with Cucumber Onion Pickles (check out the

3 fresh or dried bay leaves

Cúrate Cookbook for the recipe!).

1 1/2 t black peppercorns

1 c blended oil Kosher salt 2 lb boneless lamb shoulder or leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes

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Austin Bennett, Publisher of Asheville Lifestyle Magazine, John Almaguer, Glassblower, and Bill Robins, Variable Operations Director at Hunter Auto Group, share a laugh.

"I collect wines, and CĂşrate has one of the better wine lists in town," says Tony Delia, owner of Delia Design Co.

Ricardo Carrasco, Chef/Owner at upcoming restaurant Polanco, captures the attention of Robins, Delia and Mike Romero, Managing Broker at Southcliff.

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Lifestyle Calendar

June JUNE 1 - 11

JUNE 10 & 24

THE MUSIC OF DON HENLEY AND PHIL COLLINS

SPRUCE STREET MARKET

PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN

10 N. SPRUCE STREET

Music on the Rock returns with tunes you love from Don Henley and

The Appalachian Craft Center hosts up to 50 artists select Saturdays

Phill Collins.

through the summer for this market.

JUNE 1 - 3

JUNE 13

A TUNA CHRISTMAS

NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

US CELLULAR CENTER

Scott Treadway and Preston Dyar serve up Christmas a little early this

Astrophysicist and New York Times bestselling author Neil deGrasse

year with this hilarious comedy featuring the residents of Tuna, Texas

Tyson visits Asheville for one of his engaging scientific talks.

– the “third smallest” town in the state.

JUNE 3

JUNE 16 & 18 ANNUAL ART IN BLOOM

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY

BLACK MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK

This festival of floral arrangement returns to Black Mountain at the

Every year Chimney Rock celebrates this special holiday, created by

Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

the The American Hiking Society, with guided hikes on the park's trails.

SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Photography by Joye Ardyn Durham,

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ASHEVILLE ART IN THE PARK PACK SQUARE PARK The 8th Annual Asheville Art in the Park returns every Saturday through the summer, an artist's marketplace and gallery in downtown Asheville.

JUNE 3 LIVERMUSH FESTIVAL MARION The unofficial meat of the Carolinas is celebrated in this annual festival, which takes place in Marion and includes free Hunter's Livermush sandwiches!

JUNE 9 - JULY 12 ANNIE FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE For the very first time, America’s favorite red-headed orphan will be gracing the stage at Flat Rock Playhouse.

JUNE 10

JUNE 17

APPALACHIAN LIFESTYLE CELEBRATION

ALL GO WEST MUSIC FESTIVAL

WAYNESVILLE

WEST ASHEVILLE

Traditional mountain craft, food and entertainment—from storytelling to

This multi-stage music festival in West Asheville is free and features

bluegrass—find a new home in Waynesville during this annual festival.

an eclectic range of music.

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JUNE 17 BETTER DADS FESTIVAL ROGER MCGUIRE GREEN, PACK SQUARE PARK Live music, dance, games, costumes, drumming, storytelling, crafts and a poetry slam celebrate fatherhood on Father's Day weekend.

JUNE 26 - JULY 2 ASHEVILLE PERCUSSION FESTIVAL ODYSSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL This festival features intensive programs and workshops for drummers as well as performances for the public.

Photo courtesy Jesse Kitt

JUNE 29 - JULY 23 DISNEY JR'S: THE LITTLE MERMAID PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN Theater isn't just for adults–the little ones will love this reimagining of their favorite Disney princess.

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Parting Thoughts

THE MAKINGS OF A WELL-DRESSED MAN ARTICLE WILLIAM TEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN ANDERSON

WHAT MAKES A WELL-DRESSED MAN? If anyone in Asheville knows, it’s the gentlemen behind Joseph A. Banks. William Tepper and Jodie Anderson—who’s been with the clothier since 1963 when they were Bell’s Traditional—outline the essentials. “It’s come back around,” says Anderson of the clothier’s modern picks. “We’re selling some of the same things as we were in ’63 with a focus on modern fit.”

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