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Ladies and gentlemen!!!! From the producers of “Murdock Madness,” “Kimberly KonKrete Kar Krushers” and “Macon Mayhem” now comes their final (we hope) chapter: “Charlotte Street Constipation,” featuring “multimodal” (which sounds like a laxative but, when combined with reducing Charlotte Street to three lanes, is actually the perfect recipe for gridlock). This exciting scenario is part of a continuing strategy on the part of the elite inhabitants of the Kimberly Avenue/Edwin Place/ Charlotte Street area to keep the Great Unwashed from invading their neighborhood while en route to destinations north and south of it. The goal is to make traveling this corridor in the nefarious pursuit of transportation to work, school, doctors or grocery stores so difficult that those undeserving folks will be forced to use the already overcrowded Merrimon Avenue or even Interstate 26 instead. These elite residents have cunningly convinced the city administration that their only interest in getting Charlotte Street three-laned is to provide access for pedestrians and bikers. They profess to be afraid to walk on the sidewalks, which they say are too close to the traffic. I’ve walked these sidewalks for many decades with no such fear, however, and to my knowledge, there have been no pedestrian accidents due to the proximity of cars. The real problem with the sidewalks is not that they’re too narrow but that they have broken pavement. Bushes and shrubbery from the adjacent properties encroach on the sidewalk space, forcing pedestrians to veer into the street. Telephone poles sprout up smack in the middle of the sidewalk, and the curb cuts are rough and uneven. All of these issues could be addressed, via repairs and better enforcement of existing city ordinances, at a much lower cost and with far less inconvenience than reducing Charlotte Street to three lanes.
“This exciting scenario is part of a continuing strategy on the part of the elite inhabitants of the Kimberly Avenue/Edwin Place/Charlotte Street area to keep the Great Unwashed from invading their neighborhood.”
Meanwhile, the city doesn’t even know exactly how much right of way, if any, it has for expanding the sidewalks. I inquired about this and they said it could be determined only by an in-depth study. How deep would a study have to be to send out two people with a tape measure to take four or five readings and make a reasonable determination? To my knowledge, there’s never been a survey done to see if the property owners might be willing to donate some additional right of way to accommodate sidewalks and maybe bike paths as an alternative to the proposed three lanes, which would devastate their businesses. That kind of solution, though, would be the elitists’ worst nightmare, because their real goal is diverting traffic. Bike paths and sidewalks are just a smoke screen. Unfortunately, in its zeal to enhance walkability, city government has fallen for this multimodal scam. Have they forgotten that there are scores of miles of city streets in other neighborhoods that have no sidewalks? Shouldn’t their first priority be to provide sidewalks to ensure the safety of those residents living outside this hallowed corridor? They recently spent $50,000 from their overstretched budget to commission yet another study, which found little significant benefit from such a change. The results of the previous three studies were inconclusive. Nonetheless, the elitists keep on pushing for three-laning Charlotte Street. It’s now up to residents to vehemently object to this travesty.
Suppose you get stuck behind a bus. It’s illegal to pass in the center lane, so the traffic will jam up for blocks. And if you live in this part of north Asheville, just hope you don’t have a heart attack or stroke and your house doesn’t catch on fire during rush hour, because there’ll be no place for the fire trucks and ambulances to get through. Oh, and don’t even think about making a left turn or entering Charlotte from a side street. Before this horrendous production goes any further, contact your City Council person and ask them to stop the show. As we continue to suffer the dangerous indignities already inflicted on Kimberly, Edwin Place and Macon Avenue by these proprietary elitists, let’s make certain they don’t get another curtain call. X
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Lorre diamond moved to Asheville with her roommate earlier this year. The 65-year-old is semiretired but still works part time as an adviser on health and allergies. They thought they’d found a relatively affordable apartment at Pinnacle Ridge (600 Merrimon Ave.), a complex near UNCA that’s home to a mix of retirees, immigrant families and college students. But upon moving in back in February, they noticed a damp odor coming from underneath their sink. “The mold was coming up every time we turned on the heat or the air conditioner,” she recalls. “It was a mess, and [the management] just didn’t care.” Multiple other residents of Building 23 have also described problems with mold and general disrepair, though most spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing landlord retaliation. And on June 28, resident nadeen pennisi, claiming asthma attacks so severe she had to go to the emergency room, sued Colonial Properties Trust, which then owned the Merrimon complex. The Birmingham, Ala.based company, which has holdings across the Southeast and Southwest, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. Between January and April, a number of tenants complained to the city’s Building Safety Department, which investigated and ordered various repairs. On June 28, the same day Pennisi filed her lawsuit, Colonial Properties sold the complex to the Greensboro, N.C.-based Hawthorne Residential Partners for $13.3 million. And on Oct. 1, the Memphis, Tenn.-based Mid-America Apartment Communities bought Colonial Properties for $2.17 billion.
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Neither Colonial nor MAAC has responded to repeated requests for comment about either the tenant complaints or the lawsuit. But samantha davenport, principal president of Hawthorne Residential Partners, said that while she couldn’t comment on the issues under Colonial’s tenure, “We didn’t discover anything like that” when examining the property before buying it. Since then, said Davenport, Hawthorne has renamed the complex Hawthorne Northside and embarked on an extensive renovation project to improve the property and amenities for tenants, including an overhaul of the plumbing systems. Meanwhile, on Sept. 27, an attorney representing Colonial Properties filed a response to Pennisi’s lawsuit after having requested multiple delays. “Defendant lacks the knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the allegations,” the response repeatedly states. It acknowledges that Pennisi was formerly a tenant in the complex but declines to confirm the details of her lease. Colonial does assert that it promptly got to work repairing the problems identified by city inspectors, and the city’s development website shows that permits were issued for the repair work back in April, but there is no indication of any follow-up inspections. The city can inspect property if a ten-
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moLd conundRum: Tenants at Pinnacle Ridge (now known as Hawthorne Northside), an apartment complex near UNC Asheville on Merrimon Avenue, say that problems with mold proved incredibly difficult to solve; city officials say they’re limited in what actions they can take. photos by Max Cooper
ant complains, but under state law, staffers say, they can’t fine landlords for providing substandard housing and, except in extreme cases, have no recourse if a landlord ignores an order to make repairs. City officials can’t even require that mold be cleaned up after a leak is fixed. This casts doubt on the ability of local governments to deal with what many see as a serious health issue, leaving tenants feeling powerless to get their grievances addressed. And with the Asheville area having some of the highest housing costs in the state and one-third of its working population earning low wages, many local renters face similar issues. moLd, Rot and othER woEs Diamond and her roommate noticed the smell as soon as they moved into their apartment, though
Colonial Properties claimed it had recently cleaned and made repairs, they say. “The smell preceded us,” Diamond reports. Allergic to penicillin, she worried about how the mold might be affecting her health. So in April, she had a friend who’s an environmental inspector come by and check it out. He found mold inside the kitchen wall and in the crawlspace. Photos he took reveal holes in ductwork, rotted cardboard in the crawlspace, prior fire damage and extensive mold. “There’s so much that needs to be done to fix the entire complex,” says Diamond’s roommate, who declined to be named. “There’s things they’ve just done wrong.” Another tenant, a recent UNCA graduate, says his apartment had cockroaches, a wet, moldy smell and black mold on the floorboards. Rather than replacing the flooring, he says, the management simply varnished over the mold. A Chinese immigrant studying in the U.S. also noticed the smell but didn’t know what was causing it. Concerned about his 4-monthold child’s health, he says he wanted to move out, but that he had to either give 60 days’ notice or pay Colonial the equivalent of two months’ additional rent. Several other residents reported similar experiences when they tried to leave.
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Merely to apply for an apartment in this ostensibly affordable housing complex, tenants assert, Colonial charged nonrefundable “administration” fees of more than $200 just to process the paperwork. And despite the lack of repairs and the health issues, the recent UNCA graduate says his rent went up $75 a year. “I think that’s unethical,” he says. Diamond agrees. “I felt like the management preyed on these young people,” she says. “They knew they had a lot of college students, so they’ll get away with whatever they can.” Pinnacle Ridge management staff, she claims, denied that the city had ordered repairs, and even that there was a mold problem. The couple considered finding another place to live, “but to get out of our leases, oh my gosh, we don’t have that kind of money,” Diamond’s roommate says.
waLLEd up: According to tenants, there were issues with one building’s crawlspace, water damage, mold and ductwork. City inspectors also detected many of the same issues.
manizing” and claims that Colonial Properties repeatedly refused to make repairs. The suit cites extensive problems with the building, including: “A foul odor inside the entire apartment and the common area which, upon information and belief, is caused by soiling materials in the crawlspace in the building, including small animal feces and urine, mold, exposed damp soil, dust, fire
the previous three months, tenants in other buildings in the complex had cited similar problems, including leaks, mold, chipped paint and faulty plumbing, though they do note that some repairs were made in the wake of the April complaint. But by May, the Pennisis had had enough and moved out. According to their lawsuit, Nadeen’s health improved dramatically after that. Working with attorneys recommended by Pisgah Legal Services, she’s seeking the return of a portion of their rent payments, as well as compensation for Nadeen’s suffering and medical issues. “They had people living under incredible, miserable conditions,” Carlo Pennisi told Xpress shortly after they moved out. “It’s just not right. There are families with kids here.”
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BREathLEss Pennisi and her husband, carlo, moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Building 23 last October, having paid a nonrefundable $325 just to apply, they say. “We didn’t have hot water when we moved in,” saysCarlo, “and they eventually paid for a hotel for us.” The couple says their rent was $702 a month. They, too, smelled mold, and Nadeen began having nightly asthma attacks. According to her lawsuit against CritIV NC, Colonial’s parent LLC, Nadeen experienced “trouble breathing, burning sensation in the eyes and throat, constant congestion, coughing and headaches.” The problem got worse when they turned on the heat, spreading the odors throughout the apartment. So they kept the heat off and left the windows open, even in winter, placing heavy-duty garbage bags over the sinks and cupboards in an effort to contain the odors. The lawsuit, which is pending, describes the conditions as “dehu-
“They had people living under incredible, miserable conditions. It’s just not right. There are families with kids here.” foRmER pinnacLE RidgE REsidEnt caRLo pEnnisi
extinguishing powder, former septic water leaks, soot from previous furnace issues, insect parts and droppings, household organics from decades of occupation.” The suit also asserts that poor ventilation and leaks in the bathroom and walls exacerbated the mold problem. City inspectors had similar findings. An April 29 examination of Diamond’s building in response to her complaint revealed “various mold, standing holes in walls, animal droppings, rotting wood, lead paint on doors is chipped.” During
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a widEspREad pRoBLEm Pisgah Legal attorney tom gallagher has dealt with hundreds of local landlord/tenant cases over the last three years. “We’ve been out to places here in Buncombe County where the amount of mold is literally outrageous,” he reports. “We’ve seen places with black or dark brown mold on the ceiling, and on top of that there’s a green mold, and on top of that there’s a yellow mold. Then there’s a turquoise mold in the center of it. We’ve even seen mushrooms growing under sinks where water intrusion is so great.” It starts with an aging housing
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stock, often not kept in good repair, that’s set in a generally wet environment. Add in a steady supply of people desperate for affordable housing, cap it off with recordbreaking rains this year, and you have a recipe for precisely these kinds of problems, says Gallagher. And while Pisgah Legal has had more requests for assistance from tenants “due to the rain situation this year,” mold problems in rental properties are a long-standing issue, he reports. Depending on the severity and urgency of the problem, Gallagher advises tenants to notify the landlord in writing several times before contacting Pisgah Legal. Both county staff and city inspectors, he continues, tend to be conscientious and thorough, but state law limits what they can do. “The state Legislature has not dealt effectively with the rights and obligations of landlords when it comes to a mold situation,” Gallagher maintains. “There’s no law that says the landlord or the tenant must do X.”
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and some larger operations repeatedly rent inadequately maintained residential units. The Asheville area currently boasts the lowest unemployment and highest job growth among North Carolina cities, but as the economy has improved, Gallagher says he’s seen “a greater disparity between rich and poor. The need for our services out there, just to keep landlords honest, is growing. It’s more than we can possibly handle.”
Mold issues, he notes, usually stem from structural problems rather than tenant behavior, and in such cases, it can be considered a violation of the landlord’s obligation to provide a “fit and habitable home.” Under state law, tenants can then sue for part of their rent plus damages. They can even seek an injunction requiring the landlord to make repairs, though Gallagher says these are extremely hard to get. Still, he points out, “If a landlord is hit with a $5,000 judgment, they’re going to think twice about renting substandard housing again.” Typically, says Gallagher, larger companies do a somewhat better job of maintaining their properties than small-scale landlords, mainly because they’re more likely to know the law. But that’s a generalization,
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Director shannon tuch explains. “If we do find that the conditions are substandard, we put together a report and deliver it to the landlord,” ordering the needed repairs. Landlords are given a variable amount of time to comply, depending on how extensive the problems are. And if they get a permit for the work, the city will conduct follow-up inspections to ensure that it’s done properly. “If it’s not done, we keep contacting the property owner, and that’s about all we do,” says Tuch. Usually, she notes, landlords do make repairs, but if they don’t, “We are not authorized to fine anybody. The state only allows fines in very limited circumstances, and those fines are small. It doesn’t have very much effect.” The inspection records, however, can serve as backup if a tenant wants to file their own lawsuit. In severe situations, the city can
order the property vacated and prohibit re-renting it until repairs are made. In such cases, the landlord would have to provide alternate housing or compensate the tenants for their loss. But that’s incredibly rare, Tuch admits. And although state law lists mold as a dangerous condition that can be grounds for a lawsuit, the city can’t force an uncooperative landlord to clean it up. “We often get complaints from people saying ‘The mold is terrible,’ and we try to ask some probing questions about whether anything’s falling from the ceiling, but we can’t do anything about mold by itself,” she notes. “It may well be a very serious living condition, but it’s not anything we’re authorized to regulate. It’s one of those subjects agencies and the state are reluctant to dive into.” good nEws, Bad nEws Over at 600 Merrimon, Diamond says she’s glad that Hawthorne’s renovations include extensive plumbing repairs in many of the apartments, which she hopes will finally address the water issues. “It looks like they’re really going to fix it,” she reports. But Diamond is less optimistic about the legal action against Colonial, which she believes may take years, and she remains unhappy about the way renters in general are treated. “It should be our right to know ahead of time that they have these issues with mold,” Diamond maintains. “Why are renters considered less important than somebody buying? We’re all human beings.” Gallagher, meanwhile, doesn’t condemn all local landlords. “There are some that are diligent and caring,” the attorney notes, “but we’re seeing dozens on a weekly basis that are not.” X
Below are resources for dealing with tenant issues, including mold. These government agencies and private organizations may be able to provide legal assistance or professional censure: Within the city limits: asheville Building safety department, 2595846 In the county but outside of Asheville: Buncombe county fire marshal’s office, 250-6620 pisgah Legal services, 253-0406 asheville Board of Realtors, 255-8505
Off the records Concerns about substandard rental housing in Asheville are nothing new. But assessing the extent of the problem has proved to be a slippery slope: Although tenant complaints are a matter of public record, there’s no easy way to access or search them. In the wake of last October’s Open Data Day (part of an ongoing push by city staffers, business owners, activists and nonprofits to make Asheville’s store of information more accessible to the public), Xpress began working with city staff, in hopes of making it easier to answer key questions. Do certain kinds of complaints, such as mold, occur more frequently? Does a particular landlord have a record of similar complaints across different properties? Ready access to that kind of information would mean citizens (and especially potential renters) could be better informed. Despite those staffers’ best efforts, however, the results have fallen short. Much of the data they’re trying to digitize is spread across numerous departments using often incompatible systems. Speaking about housing information, Asheville GIS mapper scott Barnwell lamented in February, “I don’t think it was ever designed to extract the kind of reports that we’re trying to get.� And in an April email,
Barnwell, one of the chiefs of the city’s open-data efforts, noted that deciphering the data “has been a big challenge,� because the files have been kept in an exceptionally obsolete system that makes converting them into more common, searchable formats extremely difficult. Merely determining how many complaints were received each year has turned out to be incredibly difficult, with Xpress receiving contradictory reports from different city staffers. In May, for example, as part of our attempt to make more of this information public, city staff sent along a spreadsheet listing more than 300 complaints over the prior 12 months — though that included commercial as well as residential tenants. And in connection with an Xpress investigation five years ago, city staff described steadily rising numbers of complaints since the system was instituted in 2003, providing specific numbers for those years (see “Who’s Complaining Now?� March 5, 2008, Xpress). Yet when Xpress, in the course of researching this story, requested a firm, up-to-date accounting of the number of complaints received since 2003, Building Safety Director shannon tuch replied, “I tried to mine some actual hard numbers, but the record was too incomplete and measured different things at different times.� — David Forbes
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At the end of Asheville’s mayoral primary, a mere 9 percent of Asheville’s registered voters had determined that Vice Mayor Esther manheimer and former city Risk Management Director John miall will face off in November to see who becomes the city’s next mayor. Manheimer proved to be the evening’s top vote-getter, garnering a little more than 60 percent of the vote. Miall followed with about 25 percent, and Ramsey, who collected roughly 15 percent, was eliminated from the race. Some 30 supporters applauded as Manheimer came upstairs at Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria on election night. Among those on hand to celebrate the victory were Council members Cecil Bothwell, marc Hunt, Chris Pelly and Gordon Smith and former Council member Brownie newman, now a Buncombe County commissioner. Manheimer says she’ll savor the victory while keeping her eye on the Nov. 5 general election. “Early voting starts [soon], so it’s not like you’re going to make a major change in your campaign at this point,” she told Xpress. The candidate has championed the work of the current Council, specifically touting the city’s economic-incentives program and multimodal initiatives. “Asheville is such a wonderful community, and that’s one of the reasons that I ran for office,” she explained. “It’s a community that a lot of us enjoy being a part of, me in particular, and I feel that this campaign is really something of a community event.” Miall, meanwhile, monitored the electoral tally on a laptop in the kitchen of his north Asheville home, together with his wife and close campaign supporters. The candidate said he’s “tired but ready to move.” “I think we came out of nowhere. We don’t have the name recognition the incumbent vice mayor does,” he noted. Going forward, said Miall, he’ll be focusing on the 40 percent of voters who didn’t support Manheimer. “Once we get a closer look at those numbers, we’ll know what we need
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Vice Mayor Esther Manheimer (above) and former city Risk Management Director John Miall (below) watch the results come in during the Oct. 8 primary. Both will advance to the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Photo by Max Cooper (above), photo by Caitlin Byrd (below).
to do in the next four weeks. The devil’s really in the details.” And though Ramsey’s bid for office has now ended, he feels his campaign was successful in that it highlighted a part of the community that isn’t often heard from in local elections. “Everyone had to speak to the concerns of working people,” he said. “To the degree that it will translate beyond campaign rhetoric is anyone’s guess, but I’m happy to have forced that dialogue — and that was the goal from the outset.” And while declining to say whether he’ll seek public office again in the
future, the candidate did observe, “We need popular movement and community activism outside of politics just as much as we need people contesting seats.” At his primary night party at the Dirty South Lounge, Ramsey’s supporters sat in the dark, watching the results roll in on their phones. According to the Buncombe County Board of Elections, 6,022 people voted in the primary — 1,067 of them during the early voting period. In Asheville’s last mayoral primary in 2009, 7,152 ballots were cast for four mayoral and 10 City Council candidates — a roughly 11 percent voter turnout. X
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On Oct. 2, Western North Carolina Vote Tracker launched. It’s an online service that aims to help area voters follow legislation pertaining to six categories: economic security, education, environment, health and safety and women’s issues. “It’s really to help create more transparency and kind of lift the veil around the legislations affecting our area,” says Adrienne Ammerman, director of engagement at Children First/Communities in Schools of Buncombe The site was introduced through a diverse partnership of local nonprofits — Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County, Just Economics of WNC, Pisgah Legal Services, Western North Carolina Alliance and Women for Women: A Giving Circle, she explains. “It can sometimes be hard to figure out what each legislation is and who is voting on it,” says Ammerman. “Hopefully [the service] will help people to be more informed.” WNC Vote Tracker highlights the key issues addressed by the North Carolina General Assembly. Each bill is categorized and summarized, with well-organized bullet points that explain its aspects. The tracker also details the bill’s current status, the WNC legislator who sponsored it and legislators
who either voted for, against or no vote cast. “Right now there is a lot of attention focused on the government — on the federal shutdown, what’s going on in D.C., the fighting between Democrats and Republicans,” she continues. “Here in Buncombe County there is a lot of legislation … going into effect Jan. 1. These are laws that impact Buncombe residents right now. They can look at the cuts that have taken place to our education system and connect the dots between the legislation and what’s going on in our classrooms today.” The Asheville-based Children First has also partnered with Mountain Xpress: In this issue, Xpress will distribute an Asheville and Black Mountain candidates guide. “In terms of timing, we wanted to make a guide available to figure out how the candidates stand on issues beforehand,” Ammerman said. “It’s really just a tool for people to use to take into vote with them or read ahead of time. Last year we gave out 10,000 copies, and it was a much more DIY effort of people coming in and picking up stacks of them to hand out. This year, because it’s in Mountain Xpress, we’ll get 25,000 copies out right away.”
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In the news The Daily Show will put local political scene in national comedic spotlight Asheville’s lively political scene will soon get national attention with a segment on the The Daily Show with Jon Stewart set to air next week. The comedy program will focus on local reactions to a new controversial state law that will eventually require voters to show identification at the polls. Alex Fisher, chair of the Buncombe County Young Democrats, was one of several group members recently interviewed by Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi. Fisher announced the news via Facebook on Oct. 10, posting a photo with Mandvi as he holds an “Asheville: Cesspool of Sin” bumper sticker. Fisher says the experience of being interviewed for the program was “amazing.” She reports that the segment will air on the Comedy Central network either Wednesday, Oct. 23, or Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 p.m. Local political operative Carmen Ramos-Kennedy, former Buncombe Commissioner candidate Terry Van Duyn and longtime community activist Minnie Jones (founder of the local Minnie Jones Health Center) were among several others also interviewed, says Fisher. Meanwhile, longtime local conservative activist Don Yelton says he was interviewed, too, but didn’t have a very positive experience. He says he fears that his responses will be edited in a way that makes him seem racist. “The questions were such that the answers can be played with. I expect them to play with my answers for racism,” he tells Xpress. “They got real upset because I laughed a lot, because it was so obvious what they were doing.” He adds, “They had me sign a release and would not let me record the interview.” The Buncombe County Young Democrats plan to host a viewing party at the Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. on Merrimon Ave. to
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in on the joke: Daily Show correspondent Aasif Mandvi (right) was in Asheville recently to interview Alex Fisher, chair of the Buncombe County Young Democrats. Photo courtesy of Alex Fisher
watch the 7 p.m. re-run the day after it airs (either Oct. 24 or 25, depending on the air date).
Brewhaha: Facebook feud erupts between Green Man and Flying Dog breweries Diving into a contentious online feud with one of its much larger competitors, Asheville’s Green
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Man Brewery had some harsh words for Flying Dog Brewery. “Screw You and your territorial pissings,” said Green Man in an Oct. 9 Facebook message to Flying Dog. The declaration came in response to an ad Flying Dog posted online last month that seemed to take a swipe at Asheville breweries. As first reported by NC Beer Magazine, the banner ad promoted a new beer called “The Truth Imperial IPA,” featuring a state outline of North Carolina with an “X” through it and noting: “This beer was not brewed at our Asheville brewery … because we don’t have one.” The ad generated a torrent of online attention, with many commenters on
the Flying Dog Facebook page openly wondering what the point of the advertising message was. In response, Flying Dog wrote: “We don’t have an expansion brewery in Asheville. Get it?” according to NC Beer Magazine. And the publication speculates that “Flying Dog, which used to be in Colorado, may have been trying to take a swipe at [its] old California rival Sierra Nevada, which is opening a major brewery for the East Coast in the Asheville area.” Now based in Maryland, Flying Dog has a brewing capacity of roughly 110,000 barrels per year and distributes bottles in states across the country. The company “is well known for over the top marketing tactics and advertising,” according to NC Beer Magazine. Flying Dog took down the banner ad only a few hours after it went up. However, the message was already widely seen. Green Man has a capacity of about 5,000 barrels that is mostly distributed locally. However, the disparity in economic clout didn’t stop Green Man from taking on Flying Dog, at least rhetorically. “‘The Truth’” originated in Asheville years ago. ... Just another example of big breweries ‘biting’ off the little guys,” its Facebook message continues. “This is a disturbing trend in our great industry. We’ll all just keep making great beer here in NC/ Aren’t you an East Coast brewery now or you came from Colorado or something? Sounds like an identity crisis! Bite Me Flying Dog.” At this writing, the message had already racked up 232 Facebook “likes,” 23 “shares,” and more than 50 comments. Most of the commentary is supportive of Green Man. An example written by Forrest Samuels: “Flying Dog wishes they had an Asheville brewery like the rest of the cool kids.” However, some commenters lament the feud, with Jeff Seiler writing: “Well ... so much for the ‘Craft Brewers are part of a community and we all get along and help each other’ mantra I have heard over and over. Guess the honeymoon is over. (Sigh).”
A few hours later, Green Man responded, adding some context to its initial post: “Some interesting comments today, thanks Y’all ... we’ve never ‘barked’ at anyone via social media before but one of our older and wellknown names was effectively taken from us by a much bigger brewery and this is unfortunately a trend we are seeing more and more of as our great industry proliferates,” Green Man wrote. “Its just frustrating but ultimately YOU are the Boss, thanks for followin’ us and for lovin’ great beer — we’ll get back to makin’ it for ‘ya.”
Business group honors local newspaper staffers More than 100 business leaders gathered at Pack’s Tavern Oct. 8 to honor several longtime staffers
who were recently laid off by the Asheville Citizen-Times. Former Citizen-Times columnist Susan Reinhardt, copy editor Rob mikulak, photographer john fletcher and web developer jaime mckee all attended the event, which was hosted by the Vibrant Asheville Business group. Reporter jason sandford and editor thomas frazier were also laid off from the newsroom Aug. 22, although they didn’t attend. The local cuts came as part of Gannett Company’s move to shed workers across the country. The idea behind the event was to honor the journalists and the contributions they made to the community, as well as to provide support as they seek out other job opportunities. “We’re just really pleased to be able to reach out to these folks, to show them that in Asheville, they’re not alone. They’ve given so much to us; we want to give back to them,” said event organizer hank Eder. “It’s a good opportunity for them to get to know the community of businesspeople. It’s possible that they’ll make some valuable connections.”
Eder currently owns a local marketing company, and he previously worked as a reporter at several papers in Florida. “A lot of people call newspapers a dying tradition[,] but some of us still love a good daily newspaper,” he added. Eder and Vibrant Asheville founder alan Rosenthal presented each of the former Citizen-Times employees with certificates of appreciation. In a short ceremony, they also introduced them to attendees and touted their accomplishments and skills. Several of the businesspeople bought the guests of honor drinks and exchanged business cards. Fletcher, who worked at the local publication since 1997, said he was touched by the outpouring of support. “It’s amazing. Everyone here has been so kind and supportive,” he said. “It helps us get our feet on the ground. Exposure like this is priceless.” Fletcher said he’s in the process of starting his own photography business, and is currently seeking freelance work. “The transition has been stressful, but it’s going well. I’m adapting to the
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freelance market better than I ever thought I could,” he said. “When you work for a newspaper, you feel very connected to the community. We’re out in the community every day. … As an introverted personality, I hope to be able to maintain that connection.” Rosenthal said he was thrilled with the turnout. “I have a special place in my heart for truth seekers,” he noted. “It just seemed like a nice thing to do.” X
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AnimAls Asheville humAne society 14 Forever Friend Lane. Info: ashevillehumane.org or 761-2001. • SA (10/19), 10am-2pm - Asheville Humane Society will host a rabies and vaccination clinic at Biltmore Square Mall. Small fee charged. • SU (10/20), 9am-noon - Hiking Hounds invites volunteers to take adoptable dogs on local hikes. Registration required.
Free spAy vouchers • The Humane Alliance offers free spay services for female felines. Pick up a Dudley Fund voucher at Humane Alliance, Pet Harmony, BWAR, Friends 2 Ferals or Asheville Humane Society. Info and appointment: humanealliance.org or 252-2079. pArrot BehAvior Workshop • SA (10/19), 10am - A parrot behavior workshop will focus on using positive reinforcement concepts to develop good relationships with parrots, build trust and improve communication. Free. Info and location: phoenixlanding.org.
Dog WAsh FunDrAiser • SA (10/19), 10am-3pm - Blue Ridge Husky Rescue will host a dog wash fundraiser at Pet Source, 1927 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville. $10 for dogs under 25 pounds/$15 for those over. All proceeds benefit homeless dogs. Info: blueridgehuskyrescue.org.
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Art AmericAn Folk Art AnD FrAming Oui-Oui Gallery is located at 64 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: amerifolk.com or 281-2134.
• Through WE (10/23) - Wandering to the Verge, works by self-taught Southern artists. • Through WE (10/23) - Works by Spencer Herr. Art At Asu Exhibits take place at Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, unless otherwise noted. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am6pm; Fri., noon-8pm. Donations accepted. Info: tcva.org or 2627338. • ONGOING - Susan Webb Tregay: Contemporary Art for Adult Children will be on display in the Community Gallery. • ONGOING - Orna Bentor: Landscapes Within will be on display in the Mayer Gallery. • ONGOING - Men Working: The Contemporary Collection of Allen Thomas, Jr. will be on display in the Main Gallery. • Through SA (10/19) - Beyond the Image: The Paintings of Warren
Dennis will be on display in the Mezzanine Gallery. Art At BrevArD college Exhibits are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brevard.edu/art or 8848188. • Through FR (11/1) - An alumni exhibition will be held in the Sims Art Center. Art At mArs hill university Weizenblatt Gallery: Mon.-Fri., 9am5pm. Info: mhc.edu. • Through WE (11/20) - An exhibition of photographs by Mars Hill alumna, Sarah Wilson. Art At Wcu Exhibits on display in the Fine Art Museum, unless otherwise noted. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Thurs., 10am-7pm. Free; donations welcome. Info: fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227-3591. • Through FR (11/22) - Iron Maidens: Women of Contemporary Cast Iron.
Asheville Art museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/ Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: ashevilleart.org or 253-3227. • ONGOING - Rebels With a Cause, a traveling exhibition of artwork from the Huntsville Museum of Art. • ONGOING - Lasting Gifts, works by Black Mountain College teachers and students. • ONGOING - Esteban Vicente: The Art of Interruption will feature paintings, drawings and collages. • FR (10/18), noon Lunchtime Art Break: Experiments in Animation, with animation artist Charlotte Taylor. Asheville BookWorks 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 1-4pm. Info: ashevillebookworks.com or 255-8444. • Through SA (11/30) Printocracy will celebrate contemporary print culture. Asheville gAllery oF Art 16 College St. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 1-4pm. Info: ashevillegallery-of-art. com or 251-5796. • Through TH (10/31) - Visual Capture, figurative and abstract work by Hal Boyd. • SA (10/19), 2-5pm - A Silver Jubilee will celebrate Asheville Gallery of Art's 25th anniversary with live music by Chris Rhodes and refreshments. Free. BlAck mountAin center For the Arts 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Mon.Fri., 10am-5pm. Info: BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930. • FR (10/18) through MO (11/25) - Appalachian Pastel Society juried show. • FR (10/18), 6-8pm Opening reception. BlAck mountAin college museum + Arts center The center, which preserves the legacy of Black Mountain College, is located at 56 Broadway St., Asheville. Tues. & Wed., noon-4pm;
Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484. • ONGOING - Shaping Craft and Design at Black Mountain College. BlAckBirD FrAme & Art 365 Merrimon Ave. Mon.Fri., 10am-6pm; Sat., 10am3pm. Info: 225-3117. • Through SA (11/2) Brainstorms and Other Magic, paintings be Gayle Paul. Blue spirAl 1 38 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, and Sun., noon5pm. Info: bluespiral1.com or 251-0202. • Through SA (11/30) Remains to be Seen: An Out of the Box Look at Modern Cremation Containers will feature urns from Shine on Brightly. • Through TU (12/31) - A group show will feature ceramics by Josh Copus and Marlene Jack, photography by John Dickson and paintings by Peggy N. Root. center For crAFt, creAtivity AnD Design Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road in Hendersonville. Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm. Info: craftscreativitydesign.org or 8902050. • Through SU (10/20) Works by Windgate Fellows, curated by Cindi Strauss from the MFA Houston. crimson lAurel gAllery 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville. April-Dec.: Tues.Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun. & Mon., noon-5pm. Info: 6883599 or crimsonlaurelgallery. com. • ONGOING - 99 Bottles, ceramic bottles by 33 nationally recognized artists. DoWn on the FArm photogrAphy exhiBit • Through TH (10/31) - Down on the Farm will be on display at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. A portion of sales benefits Appalachian Voices. Info: avl.mx/00y. events At the turchin center Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is located at 423 West King St., Boone. Info: 262-3017 or tcva.org. • ONGOING - Photographs
by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective will be on display in Galleries A and B. FloW gAllery 14 South Main St., Marshall. Wed.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Info: avl.mx/aw. • Through SA (11/9) Exhibition of works by Flow Gallery members. groveWooD gAllery Located at 111 Grovewood Road. April-Dec. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 11am5pm. Info: grovewood.com or 253-7651. • Through TU (12/31) Beauty From Wood: Natural and Paper Forms, bowls and vessels by Bill Luce and paper works by Leo Monahan. hAen gAllery 52 Biltmore Ave. Mon., Tues. & Sat., 11am-6pm; Wed.-Fri., 10am-6pm & Sun., noon5pm. Info: thehaengallery. com or 254-8577. • SA (10/19) through SA (11/30) - Lynn Boggess: New Work 2013. • SA (10/19), 5:30-7:30pm Opening reception. hAnDmADe in AmericA Located at 125 S. Lexington Ave. Info: handmadeinamerica.org or 252-0121. • Through FR (10/25) Works by Tadashi Torii will be on display at BeverlyHanks, 1 Town Square Blvd., Suite 140. • Through TH (10/31) - CSA Artists: Additional Works. • WE (10/23), 5:30-7pm Lisa Klakulak will present a global photographic journal, Beyond Felt: Inspirations from Tutoring Abroad. Free. hArvest recorDs Located at 415-B Haywood Road, Asheville. Info: 2582999. • Through WE (10/30) Cyclus/ Ovum/ Corpus, a solo show by Mary Claire Becker. Info: maryclairebecker.com. hAyWooD county Arts council Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: haywoodarts.org or 4520593. • Through SA (11/9) - The Master Artists group exhibit.
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Hotel Indigo 151 Haywood St. Info: boutiquehotel-asheville.com or 239-0239. • Through TH (10/31) Photography by Honour Hiers Stewart. Iranian Poster Art Exhibition • Through FR (11/29) Selections from In Search of Lost Causes, an exhibition of Iranian poster art, will be on display in the River Arts District's Flood and Courtyard galleries. • FR (10/18), 6-8pm - An opening reception will feature a lecture with Hamid Dabashi, professor of Iranian studies at Columbia University, in the downstairs Flood Gallery at 6pm and a screening of Chicken with Plums in the upstairs Courtyard Gallery at 8pm. • Through FR (11/8) - The exhibit will also be on display in UNCA's Blowers Gallery. • TH (10/17), 6-8pm - An opening reception in UNCA's Glasshouse greenhouse will feature a lecture with Hamid Dabashi, professor of Iranian studies at Columbia University, and a screening of This Is Not a Film. • SA (10/19), 7pm - An additional opening with Hamid Dabashi will be held at Firestorm Cafe and Books, 48 Commerce St.
Bark meets beer What: Bark for Life, to benefit the American Cancer Society Where: Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Highway When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2-5 p.m. $25; $20 in advance. Info: avl.mx/01m Why: Asheville loves its dogs almost as much as it loves craft beer. The two will converge at Bark for Life, a fundraising walk for dogs and their owners hosted by Highland Brewing Company. A parade of enthusiastic pups will gather at the brewery to march in support of the American Cancer Society on Saturday, Oct. 19.
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Many charity walks don’t allow dogs, so Jill Lydic, co-owner of You Work, I’ll Play Dog Daycare, helped spearhead this annual dogcentric fundraising effort. Carol Marks, publisher of the Pet Gazette, will be the grand marshal this year, leading the way with a pack of well-mannered dogs behind her. The dogs will receive their own goodie bag — complete with a snappy bandana — at registration, which begins at 1:30 p.m. After the lively parade of dogs, a party will feature music by Alarm Clock Conspiracy, as well as food vendors. Lest the humans feel left out, each non-canine will receive a complimentary drink ticket. Just don’t let your dog hog all the beer. Photo courtesy of Prestige Subaru
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Fri. & Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm. Info: pushtoyproject.com or 225-5509. • Through TU (10/22) - Paper, a group show curated by Gabriel Shaffer. Rural Life Museum • ONGOING Interwoven: Coverlets, Ballads and America’s Discovery of Madison County Folklife will be on display at Mars Hill College's Montague Hall. Satellite Gallery 55 Broadway St. Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm; Sun., 11am-5pm. Info: thesatellitegallery.com or 305-2225. • Through MO (10/21) Hoard Reflex, a solo show by Julie Armbruster. Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 West State St., Black Mountain. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Info: svfal.org. • Through MO (10/28) - Still Life: In or Out of the Box. The Bender Gallery 12 S. Lexington Ave. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: thebendergallery.com or 505-8341. • Through TU (12/31) Through the Future, Brightly, works by Eunsuh Choi and Adam Waimon.
Mica Fine Contemporary Craft 37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville. Mon. & Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., noon-5pm. Info: micagallerync.com or 688-6422. • Through SU (11/24) - Works by Margaret Couch Cogswell.
The Universe in a Cubic Foot • Through TU (11/5) - The Universe in a Cubic Foot; Small Sculptures to Delight the Senses will be on display at The Updraft Gallery, 84 Walnut St. Info: theupdraftgallery.com.
N.C. Arboretum Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily. Info: ncarboretum.org or 665-2492. • ONGOING - A LEGO brick sculpture exhibit will feature works by Sean Kenney.
Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4:30pm. Info: artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787. • FR (10/18) through FR (11/8) - Isis, works by Christine Kosiba and Shannon Whitworth.
Not My Grandmother's Quilt • Through (10/27) - Not My Grandmother's Quilt textile art exhibit will be on display at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road. A portion of sales benefits Manna FoodBank. Info: artquiltsfrom2ndpaigestudio. blogspot.com. Push Skate Shop & Gallery Located at 25 Patton Ave. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-6pm;
True Blue Art Supply 30 Haywood St. Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: trueblueartsupply.com. • Through TH (10/31) Penguin Inventions, works by Jarrett Rutland. Upstairs Artspace 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: upstairsartspace.org or 8592828.
• Through (11/15) - The Things We Know: Seven Conceptual Artists. Warren Wilson's Holden Gallery The gallery is located on the campus of Warren Wilson College. Info: 771-3034. • Through TU (11/19) Jefferson Pinder: Work, Video and Performance Artworks, 2003-2012. Curated by Julie Caro. WCU Visiting Artist Series Info: 227-3595 or mcochran@ wcu.edu. • WE (10/16) & TH (10/17) - Clay artist Ron Myers will offer demonstrations and talks. Info, schedule and exact locations: avl.mx/prpw.
Art/Craft Fairs Asheville Art in the Park • SA (10/19), 10am-6pm Asheville Art in the Park will feature regional artists, local food and more. Held in Pack Square Park. Free. Info: ashevilleartinthepark.com. Blue Ridge Mall Arts and Crafts Show • FR (10/18) & SA (10/19), 10am-9pm - The Henderson County Crafters Association will host a craft show at Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. #5, Hendersonville. Free to attend. Info: 684-8987. Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands • TH (10/17) through SA (10/19), 10am-6pm; SU (10/20), 10am-5pm - The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands will feature clay, jewelry, fiber, wood, glass and more at the U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. $8/ free for children under 12. Info: craftguild.org or 2987928. Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival • SA (10/19) & SU (10/20), 10am-4pm - The Autumn Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival will feature more than 70 artisans, demonstrations, entertainment and activities for kids. Hosted by Hickory Nut Gorge Outreach. Free. Info: lakelureartsandcraftsfestivals.com. Maggie Valley Fall Arts and Crafts Show • SA (10/19) & SU (10/20), 9am-4pm - The Maggie Valley
fall arts and crafts show will feature Southeast artisans. Held at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley. Info: maggievalley.org. nostAlgiA Artists FAir • SA (10/19), 10am-4pm - Nostalgia Artists Fair, at Wildflour Bake Shop, 173 East Main St., will include arts, crafts and music. Info: facebook.com/ MeanwhileBackinSaluda. tryon Arts AnD crAFts • FR (10/18) through SA (11/16) - A wearable art show, featuring jewelry, leather work and fiber arts, will be held at the Tryon Arts and Crafts gallery, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 9am-1pm. Info: tryonartsandcrafts.org or 859-8323.
AuDitions & cAll to Artists ArtmArt • ONGOING - TC Arts Council seeks artists and crafters for its ArtMart in November. Info: tcarts@ comporium.net. 884-2787. clAxton elementAry holiDAy crAFt FAir • ONGOING - The Claxton Elementary Holiday Craft Fair seeks vendors for its nov. 16 fair. Info: rachelfriel@yahoo.com or 551-7391. Jcc crAFt FAir • ONGOING - JCC seeks artists and crafters for its Craft Fair on nov. 17. Info: bwass78@gmail.com. opportunity house holiDAy crAFt FAir • Through SA (10/19) Opportunity House seeks vendors for its Holiday Handmade Arts and Crafts Fair through oct. 19. Info: leslie@opportunityhouse.org or 692-0575. Writers' Workshop • Through WE (10/30) - The Writers' Workshop will accept short stories for its fiction contest through oct. 30. Info: twwoa.org or writersw@gmail.com. • Through SA (11/30) Memoirs of 5,000 words or less will be accepted through nov. 30.
BeneFits Asheville sister cities BeneFit • SU (10/20), 6:30pm Asheville sister cities will host a Greek dinner and raffle to benefit its ongoing programs at The Mediterranean Restaurant, 57 College St. Reservations required. $40. Info: ashevillesistercities.org/eventscommittee-meetings. FABulously Feminine • TH (10/17), 6:30-9pm - "Fabulously Feminine: Celebrating the Radiance and Power of Women to Attract Love into Their Lives" will benefit helpmate. Held at the Four Points Hotel, 22 Woodfin St. $20. Info: DrDeb@ DrDebBarnett.com. FAll BrAWl kickBAll clAssic • SA (10/19), 9am-6pm - Fall Brawl Kickball Classic, to benefit special olympics of Buncombe county, will feature a kickball tournament. Held at Buncombe County Sports Park, 58 Apac Circle, Candler. $100 per team of nine. Info: buncombecounty. org/parks or 250-4269. golF Fore recovery • SU (10/20), 8am-6pm - Golf Fore Recovery, to benefit next step recovery, will be held at the Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. $95. Info: avl.mx/01a or 350-9960. JumBle sAle • SA (10/19), 9am-1pm - A jumble sale, to benefit the make a Difference Fund, will includes furniture, jewelry and household items. Held at St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. $5 donation. Info: stjohnflatrock.org or 693-9783. lgBt elDer ADvocAtes Film screening • TH (10/17), 7pm & FR (10/18), 1pm - A screening of Before You Know It, to benefit lgBt elder Advocates of Wnc, will be held at Fine Arts Theatre, 36 Biltmore Ave. $10 evening/$7 matinee. Info: 2517438. oktoBerFest • SA (10/19), 1-6pm Oktoberfest, to benefit smart start of henderson county, will feature German music and food, polka
lessons and activities for kids. Held at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. $10/children 15 and under free. Info: smartstarthc.org. pisgAh legAl services poverty Forum • TU (10/22), 5:30pm "Trapped by Poverty, Trapped by Abuse," a poverty forum to benefit pisgah legal services, will be held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Place. $50 reception/$15 forum only. Info: pisgahlegal.org. reynolDs shoe Drive • Through SA (11/30) Reynolds Shoe Drive will deliver donated shoes to the survivors of the haiti earthquake. Drop-off location: Carolina Mountain Sales, 1550 Hendersonville Road. Info: giveshoes.org or 277-5551. sisters-to-sisters • 4th THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Sisters-to-Sisters, to benefit ABccm's steadfast house, will include a "home sales party" featuring handcrafted items, cosmetics and gifts. Held at Grateful Steps Foundation, 159 S. Lexington Ave. Prices vary. Info: gratefulsteps.org or abccm.org.
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susAn g. komen FunDrAiser • SA (10/17), 5-8pm - A fundraising event, to benefit the susan g. komen breast cancer foundation, will be held at Chick-Fil-A at the Asheville Mall, 3 S. Tunnel Road. Donations accepted. Info: avl.mx/01o. trAnsylvAniA county relAy For liFe • SA (10/19), 10am-9pm Transylvania County Relay for Life, to benefit the American cancer society, will be held in Brevard College's residential quad. Fundraising goals vary. Info: avl.mx/01r.
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tion event to educate the public on low-income issues first-hand. Held at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden. Free. Info and registration: avl.mx/01q. Craft Night • 3rd SUNDAYS, 7pm - Craft night at West Asheville Vineyard, 717 Haywood Road. All crafts welcome. Free. Info: westashevillevineyard.org. Discovery Day • SA (10/19), 10am-5pm - Discovery Day celebrates the Green River Community's history, art, culture and agriculture. Held at the future Tuxedo Park on Old U.S. 25, Tuxedo. Free. Info: greenriver-ca.com.
Appalachian pastels: Works by regional pastel artists, including “Twins XIV” by Karen Chambers (pictured), will be displayed at the Appalachian Pastel Society’s juried member exhibition at Black Mountain Center for the Arts Oct. 18 through Nov. 25. Opening reception Friday, Oct. 18 (pg. 19).
the Asheville Quilt Guild Meeting. Info: ashevillequiltguild.org or 828-665-6786 MAC BASICS CLASSES AT CHARLOTTE STREET COMPUTERS (pd.) Charlotte Street Computers, 252 Charlotte Street, 9:30 - 10:30am weekdays. Mondays Mac OS X Basics Level 1, Wednesdays - iPad Basics Level 1, Thursdays - iCloud, Fridays - iPad Basics Level 2, first Tuesday of each month iPhoto, second Tuesday each month - Safari, third Tuesday each month -Mac OS X Level 2, fourth Tuesday each month - iMovie. Registration is just $9.99 at www.charlottestreetcomputers.com/classes. MUSIC LESSONS WITH MOSES ATWOOD (pd.) Find your own musical style-- All levels welcome. Songwriting. Voice. Guitar. Piano. Dobro. Music Theory. $30 an Hour. mosesatwood@ gmail.com Studio Zahiya (pd.) Studio Zahiya, Downtown Dance Classes Monday 7pm Bellydance 1 • Tuesday 8:15am 30 Minute Workout, 9am Hip Hop Workout Dance • Wednesday 5pm Beginner Bellydance, 7pm Bellydance, 7pm High Heels Hip Hop • Thursday
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9am Bellydance Workout • 7pm Bollywood • 8pm Hip Hop • Sunday 3pm Yoga for Dancers$13 for 60 minute classes.• 90 1/2 N. Lexington Avenue. • www.studiozahiya. com 828.242.7595. Especially for Women New to Asheville (pd.) Join Asheville Newcomers to meet other women new to the area. Discover friendships, fun and fabulous finds. Get connected at ashevillenewcomersclub.com Pottery and Sculpture Classes at Odyssey ClayWorks Starting October 21 (pd.) We offer wheel throwing and handbuilding classes and workshops for all levels. Located in River Arts District. Call (828) 285-0210 or please see our website for more information: odysseyceramicarts.com SCENE STUDY WITH KELLY MCGILLIS (pd.) Scene Study: 10 week course and 4 week Filmmaking Intensive, November 2, with Director and Instructor Brad Hoover. • Information/Registration: 917-710-2805. New York Studio 3 Acting Conservatory. www.nys3.com Asheville Backgammon
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Club • 3rd SUNDAYS, 2-6:30pm The Asheville Backgammon Club invites players of all levels to meet at Zia Taqueria, 521 Haywood Road. Tournament begins at 2:30pm. $10. Info: ashevillebackgammon.weebly.com or ashevillebackgammon@ gmail.com. Asheville Urban Landscape Project • TUESDAYS through (10/22), 9:30pm - The Western North Carolina Plein Air Painters will host a five-week series of paintouts beginning at The Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St. Bring paints and brushes. Free. Info: wncpap. com. Building Bridges of Asheville • TUESDAYS, 7-9pm Building Bridges of Asheville will feature speakers and films on topics relating to race relations. Held at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. $30 with discounts for public school teachers. Info and registration: buildingbridges-ashevillenc.org or 777-4585. Cost of Poverty Experience • MO (10/21), 6-9pm - A "cost of poverty experience" will include a poverty simula-
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil • WE (10/16), 5:15pm Helpmate and the YWCA will host a domestic violence vigil featuring survivor testimony, slam poetry, a dance performance and more at the YWCA of Asheville, 185 S. French Broad Ave. Free. Info: cprice@helpmateonline. org or 254-2968, ext. 112. Four Seasons Toastmasters • WEDNESDAYS, 8-9am Four Seasons Toastmasters will meet at Lake Pointe Landing, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville. Info: fourseasonstoastmasters. com. GM Alumni Club • TH (10/17), 11:30am The GM Alumni Club will meet at Hendersonville Country Club, 1860 Hebron Road. Meeting will focus on the SHIIP program and Medicare. $15 per member or guest. Info: wncgmalumni. com. Gospel Sing and BBQ Supper • SA (10/19), 5-8pm - A gospel sing and BBQ supper will be held at the Barnardsville Fire Department, 100 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville. Donations accepted. Info: 626-2222. Handmade in America Craft Labs Info and cost: avl.mx/00p. • WE (10/16), 5:30-7:30pm - "Approaching Galleries" panel discussion will be held at Toe River Arts Council Arts Resource Center, 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. • TH (10/17), 5:30-7:30pm
- "Artist Portfolio: Digital and Print" will be held at JE Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd. SE, Lenoir. Indoor Flea Market • SA (10/19), 7am-2pm The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will host an indoor flea market at the Old Armory Recreation Center, 44 Boundary St., Waynesville. Free to attend. Info: 456-9207. Looking for Mr. Goodbar Meetup • SUNDAYS, 1pm - The "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" group, moderated by Patrick Ochsenreiter, meets weekly at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St., for "banter about what is happening in the world of gay men." Info: pbochsenreiter@gmail.com or avl.mx/yc. Music Lessons at Asheville Music School • TUESDAYS, 5pm Asheville Music School, a non-profit community music school for anyone who wishes to study music, offers private lessons and group instruction for all instruments, voices and styles. 126 College St. Info: 252-6244. Smith McDowell House History Center Located on the A-B Tech campus, 283 Victoria Road. Info: wnchistory.org. • ONGOING - Douglas Ellington: Asheville's Boomtown Architect exhibit. St. Nicholas Project • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS, 8:30am-5pm - St. Nicholas Project provides assistance to needy families during the holiday season. Sign up at Waddell Client Service Center in the Westgate Shopping Center. Info: 242-2848 or eblenfound@aol.com. TED talks • WE (10/23), 6:30-8pm - Three TED talks will be screened and discussed at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley, 500 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Donations accepted. Info: 669-8050. Zombie Preparedness • TU (10/34), 7-8:30pm - A class on zombie preparedness will focus on viral outbreaks and maintaining the human race. Skills also trans-
late to wilderness survival techniques. Held at REI, 31 Schenck Parkway. Free; registration required. Info: rei. com/asheville or 687-0918.
Comedy Disclaimer Comedy • FRIDAYS, 8-9:30pm Disclaimer Comedy presents weekly stand-up at Elaine's Piano Bar in the Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave. Free. Info: disclaimercomedy.com. Disclaimer Stand-up Open Mic • WEDNESDAYS, 9pm Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge open mic is held at the Dirty South Lounge, 41 N. Lexington Ave. Free. Info: DisclaimerComedy.com. The Metro Show • FRIDAYS, 7-8pm Disclaimer Comedy and Metro Wines present a headlining comedian and featured wine at 169 Charlotte St. $10 includes a glass of wine. Info: DisclaimerComedy.com or 273-5348.
Dance Beginner Swing Dancing Lessons (pd.) 4 week series starts first Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm. $12/week per person. • No partner necessary. Eleven on Grove, downtown Asheville. Details: www.SwingAsheville.com Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre Performances are held at BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville. Info and tickets: 254-2621. • FR (10/18) & SA (10/19), 8pm - The Decent Women of Calle 58 is a production based on the true stories of Mexican prostitutes. $17/$15 in advance. For mature audiences. Info: acdt. org. Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Info: BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930. • SATURDAYS - Ballet classes for children with Casey Littlejohn. $35 per month. Call for schedule.
Poet Maurice Manning lAvA nights • FRIDAYS, 10:30pm-2:15am - Lava Nights will feature Latin dance with DJ Carlos Carmona. Held at Mela, 70 N. Lexington Ave. $5. Info: melaasheville.com. line DAncing clAss • TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:45pm A line dancing class will be held at Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Highway. $40/$36 members. Info: opportunityhouse.org or 692-0575.
eco Asheville green Drinks • WEDNESDAYS - Socializing begins at 5:30pm, followed by a presentation on environmental issues at 6pm. Held at the Green Sage Cafe, 5 Broadway St. Free. Info: ashevillegreendrinks. com. sing For the climAte • 3rd SATURDAYS, 5pm Asheville's Green Grannies invites the public to "Sing for the Climate" at Vance Monument downtown. Info and song: avl.mx/prph.
FestivAls olD rock cAFé (pd.) old rock café – Beats, Burgers and Brews Join us for Beats, Burgers & Brews with live music performances by local artists in Chimney Rock Village after a day of leaf peeping in the Park. Enjoy your evening with a local craft brew or glass of wine while relaxing outdoors on our riverside deck. Try Hickory Nut Gap Meats' 100% grassfed beef burger! We’ll be serving the full menu with grilled sandwiches, salads and fresh baked fruit cobbler topped with ice cream. Get more info on the bands on our Facebook events page. Bands lineup: Oct. 11 – Grits and Soul, bluegrass/Americana Oct. 12 – Blissing, a capella harmony Oct. 18 – West End String Band, bluegrass/Americana Oct. 19 – Dulci, singer/songwriter Oct. 25 – Grits and Soul, bluegrass/Americana Oct. 26 – Moses Atwood, folk/blues/songwriter celeBrAting rutherForD county:
the Bechtler legAcy • TH (10/17), 5-7pm "Celebrating Rutherford County: The Bechtler Legacy" includes gold panning demonstrations, guided home tours, speakers and a screening of the documentary Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint. Held at the Bechtler House, 130 W. 6th St., Rutherfordton. Free. Info: VisitNCGold.com. celeBrAting the spirit oF the Arts • SA (10/19), 12:30-5pm "Celebrating the Spirit of the Arts" will feature live music, drama, interactive art and activities for kids. Held at Reuter Terrace, Pack Square Park. Free. Info: 6915455. JeWish FooD AnD heritAge FestivAl • SU (10/20), 11am-4pm HardLox: Asheville’s Jewish Food and Heritage Festival will feature music, dancing, crafts, a Torah booth, holiday tastings and children’s activities. Free. Held in Pack Square Park. Info: hardlox. com. vAnce peAce gArDen pArty • TH (10/17), 5:30pm - An evening of music in the garden will focus on how students at Vance Elementary learn about growing, preparing and eating their own healthy foods. Held at 98 Sulphur Springs Road. Free to attend; tickets available for food, drinks and kids activities. Info: brendalk50146@yahoo.com.
government & politics henDerson county senior DemocrAts • 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am - The Henderson County Senior Democrats will meet at HCDP Headquarters, 905 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville. Bring a bagged lunch. Info: info@ myhcdp.com or 692-6424. election rights presentAtion • TH (10/17), 7pm - "Know Your Election Rights," sponsored by the ACLU Student Chapter, will be held at UNCA's Carmichael Lecture Hall. Info: politicalscience. unca.edu or 251-6634.
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kiDs hAlloWeen open house At the little gym (pd.) Saturday, October 26 from 4pm-6pm. Join us for games, refreshments, and door prizes! Call 667-9588 or www.tlgashevillenc.com for details. Asu turchin center Workshops Info and registration: tcva. org/workshops. • FRIDAYS, 3-4:30pm Blazing Easels kids' workshop will be held in the Turchin Center. $20 per month.
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The Cathedral of All Souls • 3 Angle Street • Biltmore Village
Free and open to the public Maurice Manning’s first book of poems, Lawrence Booth’s Book of Visions (2001) was chosen by poet and judge W.S. Merwin for the Yale Series of Younger Poets Award. His book of poetry, The Common Man (2010), was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Information for this and other events can be found at www.allsoulscathedral.org or (828) 274-2681
BooFest • SU (10/20), 4-5:30pm UNCA Athletics' Boofest invites children 11 and under to wear costumes and play games with student athletes. Held in UNCA's Kimmel Arena. Free. Info: uncabulldogs.com. connect • Through MO (11/11) - St. Gerard House's 10-week Connect program invites elementary, middle and high school students to learn about how thoughts, actions and reactions affect social situations. Held at 620 Oakland St., Hendersonville. $18 per week. Info and registration: jenniferlaite@ yahoo.com or 693-4223. emergence: electronic music experience • TU (10/22) through TH (10/24) - "EMErgence: Electronic Music Experience" will include workshops, lectures and activities for local youth and emerging artists. Free. Info and schedule: 258-1262. selF-Discovery through AnimAl totems • SU (10/20) - Introduction to "Self-Discovery Through Animal Totems" course. Donations accepted. Held at the HeartSpring Sanctuary in Alexander. Info, schedule and registration: 7thgenerationschool.com.
music song o' sky chorus (pd.) tuesday 6:45-9:30 pm song o' sky chorus (Sweet Adelines International) Covenant Community Church, 11 Rocket Dr.,
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Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com. st. John in the WilDerness orgAn concert • SU (10/20), 4pm - An organ concert will feature works by J. S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne. Held at St. John in the Wilderness, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. $10 suggested donation. Info: stjohnflatrock.org. stuDio 18 vocAl JAZZ ensemBle • TH (10/24), 7:30pm - The Studio 18 vocal jazz ensemble will perform in UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5/students free. Info: music.unca. edu or 251-6432.
aLumni EyE: Photography by Mars Hill University alumna Sarah Wilson will be on display in the university’s Weizenblatt Gallery through Sunday, Nov. 20 (pg. 18).
28803 Asheville's premier a capella barbershop-style chorus! We welcome all women who love to sing! www.songosky.org 1-866-824-9547 42nD street JAZZ BAnD • SATURDAYS, 6-9pm - The 42nd Street Jazz Band will perform at Kelsey's Restaurant and Lounge, 840 Spartanburg Highway, Hendersonville. Free. Info: 693-9393. Asheville symphony orchestrA Concerts held at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the U.S. Cellular Center. Tickets and info: ashevillesymphony.org or 254-7046. • SA (10/19), 8pm "Northern Lights," works by Rautavaara, Grieg and Sibelius. • FR (10/18), 3pm - A symphony talk with conductor Daniel Meyer will be held in UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. DAviD vining • FR (10/18), 7:30pm - David Vining (trombone) will perform in WCU's Coulter Building. Free. Info: 2277242. FlAt rock plAyhouse Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock. Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-0731. • WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS until (10/27), 8pm
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- Music on the Rock: Donna Summer and the Sound of the '70s will be performed at the downtown location. $24. hAyWooD community BAnD • SU (10/20), 6:30pm - The Haywood Community Band will perform holiday music at its "Americiana" concert in the pavilion next to Maggie Valley Town Hall, 3987 Soco Road. Free. Info: haywoodcommunityband.org or 4564880. henDersonville community BAnD • SU (10/20), 3pm - The Hendersonville Community Band will perform a "fall colors" concert in the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, Flat Rock. $10/students free. Info: hcbmusic.com or 696-2118. Jesselson-Fugo Duo • FR (10/18), 7:30pm - The Jesselson-Fugo Duo (cello and piano) will perform in Brevard College's Porter Center. Free. Info: 884-8211. John coWAn BAnD • SA (10/19), 7:30pm The John Cowan Band (newgrasss) will perform at Caldwell Community College’s J.E. Broyhill Civic Center. $15/$8 children. Info: 726-2407 or broyhillcenter. com.
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kArAoke At plAyers • WEDNESDAYS, 8pm; FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 9pm - Players Cigar Bar, 170 Rosscraggon Road, hosts weekly karaoke. Info: 6760588. music At uncA Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets and info: 2325000. • WE (10/16), 7pm - Blue Ridge Orchestra open rehearsal for holiday concerts. Held at UNCA’s Reuter Center. Info: 251-6140 or olliasheville.com. music At Wcu Unless otherwise noted, performances are held at the Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of Western Carolina University. Tickets and info: bardoartscenter.wcu.edu or 227-2479. • WE (10/16), 7:30pm - Alash ensemble, throat singers from the Tuva Republic in Central Asia. $5/students free. open mic At the courtyArD gAllery • MONDAYS, 8:30-10:30pm Open mic with Ash Devine at the Courtyard Gallery in the Phil Mechanic Building, 109 Roberts St. Musicians, storytellers, poets, filmmakers and other artists welcome. Free. Info: carlos@ashevillecourtyard.com.
uncA university singers • SU (10/20), 4pm - The University Singers will perform in UNCA's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5/students free. Info: unca.edu. Wcu chorAl concert • TH (10/24), 7:30pm - WCU will present a fall choral concert in its Bardo Performing Arts Center. Free. Info: 2277242. Wcu WinD ensemBle • TU (10/22), 7:30pm - The WCU wind ensemble will present music from the 1960s in the college's Bardo Performing Arts Center. Free. Info: 227-7242.
outDoors BeAutiFul lAke JAmes Marina • Boat SlipS AvAilABle (pd.) Reserve a covered, uncovered or houseboat slip. Great location at Canal Bridge. Security, gas sales, marine store and customer lounge. Call (828) 584-0666. www.mountainharbourmarina.com greAt AmericAn BAckyArD cAmpout • SA (10/19) through SU (10/20) - REI and Fletcher Parks and Rec will host a Great American Backyard Campout night, featuring campfire stories and s'mores. Free. Info: rei.com/ asheville. lAke JAmes stAte pArk 6883 N.C. Highway 126, Nebo. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 584-7728. • SA (10/19), 10am - A program on monarch tagging will meet at the Paddy’s
Creek Area breezeway. • SU (10/20), 3pm - Park ranger Kevin Bischof will lead a program on fall foliage. Meets at the Catawba River Area office.
pArenting Asheville community yogA center Located at 8 Brookdale Road. Info: ashevillecommunityyoga.com. • SA (10/19), 2:30-4:30pm A mom baby core connection workshop will use babies as weights to regain strength after pregnancy. $20.
puBlic lectures lectures At BrevArD college Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brevard.edu. • TH (10/24), 7pm - Retired textile executive Lane Smith will speak in the McLartyGoodson Building, Room 125. puBlic lectures & events At uncA Events are free unless otherwise noted. Info: unca.edu. • TH (10/17), 7:30pm Joseph Bates will present his collection of short stories Tomorrowland. Karpen Hall. • FR (10/18), 11:25am "World War I and Freud’s Response." Lipinsky Auditorium. --- 11:25am - "Civil Rights and Black Protest." Humanities Lecture Hall. --- 11:30am - “The Changing Supreme Court.” Reuter Center. • SA (10/19), 2pm - "Historic Inns of Asheville." Reuter Center. $5 suggested donation. • SU (10/20), 3pm - "Wilma Dykeman as Teacher." Reuter Center, Manheimer Room. • MO (10/21), 11:25am - "Ritual, Spectacle, Performance." Humanities Lecture Hall. --- 11:25am "Reformations." Lipinsky Auditorium. • TH (10/24), 7pm - James Johnson will present information on urban investment strategies. Humanities Lecture Hall. puBlic lectures At Wcu Lectures, readings and events at Western Carolina University are free unless otherwise noted. • WE (10/23), 12:20-
1:10pm - “Ecuador: A QEP Experience.” Held in the McKee Building, Room 114.
seniors ADvAnce cAre plAnning Workshop • TH (10/17), 7pm - An advance care planning workshop will be held in UNCA’s Reuter Center. Info: 2516140 or olliasheville.com. connect to protect • MO (10/21) & MO (10/28), 2pm - "Connect to Protect," an educational outreach series to improve the safety and wellbeing of older adults. Held in UNCA's Reuter Center, Room 120A. Free. Info: olliasheville.com or 251-6140. sAFe Driving progrAm • FR (10/18), 9am-1pm - A safe driving program for seniors will be held in UNCA's Reuter Center. $14/$12 AARP members. Info and registration: olliasheville.com or 551-5578. senior FrienDships oF henDerson county • 3rd THURSDAYS, 7pm - Senior Friendships of Henderson County will meet at First Congregational Church, 5th Avenue West and White Pine Street, Hendersonville. Info and cost: 696-1968. Wnc AlliAnce For retireD AmericAns • 3rd TUESDAYS, 10am - The WNC Alliance for Retired Americans meets at Kenilworth Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 123 Kenilworth Road. Free. Info: dick@dickandnorma.com.
spirituAlity open heArt meDitAtion (pd.) Experience easy, wonderful practices that open your life to the beauty within and connects you to your heart. • Love offering. 7pm, Tuesdays, 5 Covington St. 296-0017 or 367-6954 http://www.heartsanctuary. org Astro-counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life
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directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229. Asheville compAssionAte communicAtion center (pd.) Free practice group. Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication (nonviolent communication). 252-0538 or www. ashevilleccc.com. • 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 5:00-6:15. AQuAriAn consciousness FelloWship (pd.) Metaphysical program inspired by spiritual growth topics of your choice. Meditation, potluck, St. Germain live channeled piano music. • Second and Fourth Wednesday. 6:30pm. • Donation. (828) 658-3362. minDFulness meDitAtion clAss (pd.) Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Mondays, 6:307:30pm: Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon). Donation. Info: 258-3241. www.billwalz.com eArth green meDicine loDge (pd.) Weekly circle w/ eArth green meDicine loDge 6 PM THURSDAYSWorking with divination and purification rituals, we gather wisdom of the ancestors to be in right relations and advance the collective dream. (828)284-0975 or mayanrecordkeeper@live. com eArth green meDicine loDge (pd.) light lAnguAge clAss levels 1 AnD 2 w/ eArth green meDicine loDge NOV 9 & 10-Work with sacred geometric shapes and dimensional colors; learn writing grids for healing with Light Language—an effective transformational tool to share with clients, friends and family. Level 1: $65. Level 2: $275. (828)284-0974 or mayanrecordkeeper@ live.com
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coFFee AnD christ • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Coffee and Christ, "casual conversation about Christian cosmology," meets at Edna's of Asheville, 870 Merrimon Ave. Free. Info: MT1128@live.com.
Asheville insight meDitAtion (pd.) "Asheville insight meDitAtion Practice Mindfulness Meditation (aka Vipassana or Insight Meditation) with a supportive group. Group sessions: Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm. Sundays, 10am-11:30pm. 29 Ravenscroft Dr., Suite 200, Asheville. (828) 8084444,www.ashevillemeditation.com"
grAce lutherAn church 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890. • WEDNESDAYS, 4:455:30pm - OASIS will include choral and instrumental rehearsals and youth activities, followed by a faith and fine arts event from 5:307:30pm. • WEDNESDAYS through (10/23), 5:45-7pm - Adult Bible study.
minDFulness 101 (pd.) "ramp up your meditation practice with AIM’s Meditation’s Classes: mindfulness 101 - Basics of Mindfulness Meditation, mindfulness 102 - More advanced, intermediate class. Class dates and times: www.ashevillemeditation.com/events, (828) 808-4444" Ancient egyptiAn spirituAl & viBrAtionAl science (pd.) With BioGeometry® Founder Dr. Ibrahim Karim from Cairo, Egypt. Friday, November 1, 7pm. $15, Limited Seating. Will sell out. Hilton at Biltmore Park, Asheville. More information or purchase advance tickets at (828) 298-7007 or www. vesica.org 35 golDen keys Book Discussion • SU (10/20), 11am-noon - The Eckankar Center of Asheville will hold a discussion of “35 Golden Keys to Who You Are and Why You’re Here - Key No. 25: It’s Your Right to Discover Truth and Wisdom.” 797 Haywood Road, lower level. Free. Info: eckankarnc.org or 254-6775. church oF the gArDen • SUNDAYS, 10:45am – The Church of the Garden is a spiritual community that draws meaning from ancient wisdom, new thought and the natural history of the Blue Ridge. Meets at Rainbow Community School, 574 Haywood Road. Donations appreciated. Info: asheville-
greAt tree Zen temple Daily, weekly and monthly retreats and zazen practice and study. Info: greattreetemple.org or 645-2085. • TUESDAYS, 3:30pm Meditation, readings and discussion with Rev. Teijo Munnich. 679 Lower Flat Creek Road, Alexander.
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light center 2196 N.C. Highway 9 S., Black Mountain. Info: urlight. org or 669-6845. • DAILY, 10am-4:30pm Chakra balancing light sessions. Donations accepted. • DAILY - Seven Circuit Classical Labyrinth. Daylight hours. • FR (10/18), 7-9:30pm & SA (10/19), 1-6pm - Invitation from Dr. Raja. Fri., $15; Sat., $35; both days, $40. • SA (10/19), 10am --- "Dr. Shaw's Soul Healing Class." $10. --- 2pm - Sound healing meditation followed by mini Reiki sessions. Free. • TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Self Energy Awareness Group. • WE (10/23), 7pm - Swamiji Shanmuga and Amma Adi Sakthi. $25. • TH (10/24), 7:15pm Jangama Dhyana Satsang with Isham. Free. --7:15pm - Meditation and Kirtan with Isham. Free. mountAin Zen prActice center • TUESDAYS, 7pm Conscious Compassionate Awareness meditation and group discussion guided by the teachings of Cheri Huber. First Tuesday orientation. Donations appreciated. Info: mountainzen. org.
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Spiritual Development 101 • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm Spiritual Development 101 will teach participants how to develop spiritual gifts. Held at the Dove's Nest. Free. Info and directions: 808-3879 or mountaintwin@yahoo.com. Transmission Meditation • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm & SUNDAYS, 9am - Group meditation provides a dynamic service to the world and spiritual development. 16 Sunview Circle, Arden. Free. Info: transmissionmeditation. org, share-International.org or 704-467-7649. We Connect • SUNDAYS, 6:30pm - An open forum to discuss the meaning of life, God, Jesus, faith, etc. All are welcome. Info and location: 575-3231.
Spoken & Written Word Battery Park Writing Group (pd.) Mondays, 6:30pm, Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar. This group meets to write together and then share in a supportive atmosphere. • Free! Lisa at 691-5472 or tokyotaos@live. com for more information. Poetry Reading • This Friday October 18 • Free (pd.) Poet Maurice Manning will read from his work, Friday, October 18, 8pm, at the Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville. Maurice Manning’s first book of poems, Lawrence Booth’s Book of Visions (2001), was chosen by poet and judge W.S. Merwin for the Yale Series of Younger Poets Award. His subsequent books include Bucolics (2007), The Common Man (2010), which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in poetry, and The Gone and the Going Away (2013). Free and open to the public, Manning's reading commemorates the life of Rebecca Stallings (1951 - 2009). Accent on Books 854 Merrimon Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: accentonbooks.com or 2526255. • SA (10/19), 11am Gregg Blanton will present his book Mind Over Marriage: Transforming Your
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Relationship Using Centering Prayer and Neuroscience. • SA (10/20), 3pm - Marci Spencer will present her book Clingman’s Dome: Highest Mountain in the Great Smokies. Anam Cara Open Mic • TH (10/24), 8pm - Poetry and songwriting open mic with Amanda DePaola. Event features a 50/50 raffle, cash bar and erotic haiku contest. 18 and over. Held at Anam Cara Theater Company, 203 Haywood Road. Free. Info: anamcaratheatre.com. Black Mountain Authors • TH (10/17), 6pm - Black Mountain Authors Guild’s Third Thursday reading series will feature Sheridan Hill, Martha Jane Petersen and Kitty Richards at Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State St., Black Mountain. Free. Info: 7852828. Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n PM = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n SS = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486) n Library storyline: 250-KIDS. • WE (10/16), 5pm Swannanoa Knitters. SW --- 3pm - Buncombe County Register of Deeds website instruction. Registration: library@buncombecounty. org. PM • Through (12/17) - Book loans for "Imagining the Future: Scientific Revelations in Fiction," a science fiction book discussion series, will be available. Discussions begin Oct. 22 at 6pm and continue every other Tuesday. PM • TH (10/17), 7pm - Book Club: Spook by Mary Roach. FV • TH (10/17), 2:30pm - Book Club: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. SS • FR (10/18) through SU (10/20) - Used book sale. BM • FR (10/18), 10am-5pm & SA (10/19), 10am-4pm - Antique,
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holiday and children's book sale. PM • FR (10/18) & SA (10/19) Antique and collectible book sale. PM • TU (10/22), 6-8pm - Peg Downes leads a discussion of The World Set Free by H.G. Wells. PM • TU (10/22), 7pm Archaeologist George Stuart will present "The Worlds of the Maya." FV Canton Book Club • TH (10/17), 3:30pm Author Vicki Lane will be the featured guest at a meeting of the Canton Book Club. Open to the public. Refreshments served. 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Free. Info: 648-2924. Cathedral of All Souls Located at 3 Angle St. in Biltmore Village. Info: 2742681, kyle@allsoulscathedral. org or allsoulscathedral.org. • FR (10/18), 8pm - Poet Maurice Manning will read from his books. Reception to follow. Free. City Lights Bookstore Located at 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva. Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: citylightsnc.com or 586-9499. • TH (10/17), 10:30am Coffee with the Poet will feature Kathy Nelson reading from her chapbook Cattails. • FR (10/18), 6:30pm - Kay Moss will present her book Seeking the Historical Cook. • SA (10/19), 3pm - Reception for The Knot Hole Tree by Daniel Leary. Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: firestormcafe.com or 255-8115. • SA (10/19), 1pm - Local author Bill Penley will read from and sign copies of his novel A Smoky Mountain Odyssey. Fountainhead Bookstore Located at 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: fountainheadbookstore.com or 697-1870. • SA (10/19), 1pm - Hobbit Day will celebrate the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, characters from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Madison County Public Library Located in downtown Marshall at 1335 N. Main St.
Info: 649-3741 or madisoncountylibrary.org. • FR (10/18), 9am-5pm & SA (10/19), 9am-3pm - Book sale. Pre-sale open to Friends of the Madison County Library members on Thurs., Oct. 17, from noon-3pm. Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe 55 Haywood St. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted. • WE (10/16), 7pm - John Milliken Thompson will present his novel Love and Lament. • TH (10/17), 7pm - Mark Pinsky will present his book Met Her on the Mountain. • SU (10/20), 3pm - Tommy Hays will present his new book (for ages 10 and up) What I Came to Tell You! • MO (10/21), 7pm - Cathy Holt will present her new mini book HeartSpeak: Listening and Speaking from the Heart. • TU (10/22), 7pm - Ken Ilgunas presents his memoir Walden on Wheels. • TH (10/24), 7pm - Carol Peppe Hewitt will present her novel Financing Our Foodshed: Growing Local Food with Slow Money. Poetry Readings • WE (10/16) & WE (10/23), 9pm - Open mic at Vanuatu Kava Bar. Musicians, poets, spoken word, jugglers, contortionists, etc. welcome. Held at 15 Eagle St. Hosted by local poet Caleb Beissert. Free. • 3rd MONDAYS, 7:30pm Jeff Davis and Caleb Beissert present monthly readings featuring a spotlight poet and open readings. Held at the Altamont Theater, 18 Church St. $5 suggested donation. Info: meetup.com/AshevilleCity-Poets.
Sports Buncombe Adult Dodgeball League • Through TU (12/17) Registration for Buncombe County's adult dodgeball league will be open through Dec. 17. $40 per player. Info: jay.nelson@buncombecounty. org or 250-4269. Coed Dodgeball League • MONDAYS through (12/9), 7-9pm - Coed Dodgeball League for ages 16 and up. Info: 669-2052 or collin.bugniazet@ townofblackmountain.org.
Disk Golf Class • TUESDAYS through (10/29), 4:30-6pm - Disk golf class for ages 8 to 17 will be held at Waynesville Disc Golf Course, Vance Street, Waynesville. $30 for five classes/$24 members. Info: 456-2030 or recprogramspecialist@townofwaynesville.org. Events at REI Located at 31 Schenck Parkway. Info: rei.com/asheville or 687-0918. • TH (10/17), 6:30-8pm Beyond Bike Maintenance Basics class will focus on brakes and drive train. Free. Registration required. • TU (10/22), 6-8pm - A hands-on class on bike maintenance will focus on disc brake systems. $40/$20 members. Registration required. Full-Moon Paddle Trip • FR (10/18), 6pm - A fullmoon paddle trip, hosted by WNCA, will depart from Jean Webb Park, 30 Riverside Drive. $20-$45. Registration required: Isabelle@WNCA.org or 258-8737. Women's Volleyball League • TUESDAYS, 6-8:30pm Waynesville Parks and Rec will host a women's volleyball league, open to ages 16 and older, at Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. $4 per night/free for members. Info: recathletics@ townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030.
Theater Asheville Community Theatre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: ashevilletheatre.org or 254-1320. • SA (10/19), 7:30pm - An Evening with Susan Reinhardt: Uncensored. $30 includes copy of Reinhardt's book Chimes From a Cracked Southern Belle/$20 admission only.
musical biography, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, will be performed at the Mainstage. $40. Info: avl. mx/01b. Hendersonville Little Theatre 229 S. Washington St., Hendersonville. Info: 6921082 or hendersonvillelittletheater.org. • THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS until (11/3) - Turn of the Screw, an adaptation of Henry James’ story about a young governess who travels to a lonely English manor house. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $20/$15 students/$10 children under 18. Montford Park Players Info: montfordparkplayers.org or 254-5146. • THURSDAYS through SATURDAYS until (10/27) Othello. Performed at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. Thurs.- Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15. Tryon Fine Arts Center Located at 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Gallery hours: Tues.Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 10am1pm. Info: tryonarts.org or 859-8322. • SU (10/20), 3pm - A Thousand Cranes will be performed by TFAC Fall Educational Theater Tour students in Peterson Amphitheater. Free.
Thriving Children The Success Equation, under the umbrella of Children First/ Communities In Schools, unites the community to reduce the root causes of child poverty. These calendar listings feature community events and volunteer opportunities to help children thrive in Buncombe County.
Brevard College • MO (10/21), 7:30pm The Horse-Pulled Theater Company will perform in Brevard College's Porter Center. Free. Info: 884-8211.
Children First/CIS • Children First/CIS seeks volunteers for its learning centers and after school program for elementary school children living in public and low-income housing. Mon.Thurs., 2:30-5:30pm. Info: childrenfirstbc.org, facebook. com/SuccessEquation or 7682072.
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage: Highway 225, Flat Rock. Downtown location: 125 South Main St., Hendersonville. Info: flatrockplayhouse.org or 693-0731. • Through SU (11/3) - The
Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour • TH (10/24), 3:30pm - The Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour will call attention to issues that hinder the success of children and families
REDISCOVER to issues that hinder the success of children and families in poverty. Donations not requested. Info and registration: 259-9717. hAnDs on AshevilleBuncomBe Registration required. Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • SA (10/19), 9am-noon & TH (10/24), 6-8pm - Help sort and pack food at MANNA FoodBank for agencies serving hungry people in 17 WNC counties. in reAl liFe AFter school progrAms • ONGOING, 3-6pm - The IRL After School Program seeks volunteers to build relationships with middle schoolers while participating in diverse programming like academics, sports and the arts. Volunteers with special skills/interests matched to appropriate programs. Info: acsf.org, irlacsf@ gmail.com or 350-6270. plAy AnD leArn For preschoolers AnD pArents • MONDAYS through FRIDAYS until (10/31), 9am - An eightweek series of pre-literacy classes for parents, caregivers and children ages 3-5 from Buncombe County. Free. Info, location and registration: 350-2904 or marna.holland@ asheville.k12.nc.us.
volunteering AmericAn cAncer society • WEEKDAYS, 9am-1pm - The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to provide information to cancer patients and their families. Orientation and screening required. Info: (800) 227-2345. • The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to treatments in Buncombe County. Must have valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance. Info: (800) 227-2345. Asheville city schools FounDAtion • ONGOING - The Asheville City Schools Foundation seeks volunteers to tutor/mentor a student (K-12) in need of support. Volunteer opportunities available Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm. Info: jay@acsf.org 350-6135. Big Brothers Big sisters
oF Wnc Located at 50 S. French Broad Ave., Room 213, in the United Way building. The organization matches children from single-parent homes with adult mentors. Info: bbbswnc.org or 253-1470. • Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks persons to mentor one hour per week in schools and after-school sites. Volunteers age 18 and older are also needed to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from single-parent homes. Activities are free or low-cost, such as sports, local attractions, etc. Info session: oct. 23 at noon. FielD DAy With cmlc • SA (10/19) - The Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy seeks volunteers to remove weeds from a Southern Appalachian bog in Mills River. Snacks provided. Info and RSVP: volunteer@carolinamountain.org. hAnDs on AshevilleBuncomBe Registration required. Youth are welcome on many projects with adult supervision. Info: handsonasheville.org or call 2-1-1. Visit the website to sign up for a project. • WE (10/16), 6-8:30pm Cookie night invites the public to make cookies for hospice patients at CarePartners' John Keever Solace Center. • SU (10/20), 1-2pm - Knit-nGive invites knitters of all skill levels to make hats for the WNCCHS Pediatric Program and Homeward Bound of Asheville. • TH (10/24), 11am-12:30pm - Shake and Bake: Cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters and Inn. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. • TH (10/24), 4-6pm - FairTrade Stock-Up: Assist with unpacking and pricing merchandise for Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair-trade retail store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 developing countries. interFAith AssistAnce ministry • Interfaith Assistance Ministry offers emergency assistance to Henderson County residents in financial crisis. Four-hour volunteer shifts available as well as substitute opportunities. Info:
iamhendersoncounty.org or 697-7029. literAcy council oF BuncomBe county Located at 31 College Place, Building B, Suite 221. Info: litcouncil.com, volunteers@ litcouncil.com or 254-3442. • Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skills including reading, writing, math and English as a second language. Tutors provide one on one or small group instruction in Buncombe County. No prior tutoring experience or foreign language skills required. Tutors will receive 15 hours of training and ongoing support from certified professionals.
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memorycAre ADminstrAtive support volunteer • ONGOING - MemoryCare, a nonprofit dedicated to providing assessment, treatment and support for memory-impaired individuals and their families, seeks a volunteer administrative assistant 2-3 hours a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays for general office duties. Info: alexander@memorycare.org. opportunity house • Opportunity House seeks volunteers for its thrift shop and front desk. Info: 692-0575. speciAl olympics BAsketBAll coAches • ONGOING - Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department seeks volunteer coaches for Special Olympics basketball. Info: 456-2030. the rAthBun center • The Rathbun Center, a nonprofit corporation that provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers staying in Asheville for medical treatment, seeks volunteers to support and register guests. Weekend shifts: noon-3pm, 3-6pm and 6-9pm. Info: rathbuncenter. org or 251-0595. cAlenDAr DeADline The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. WeDnesDAy, one week prior to publication. Questions? Call (828)251-
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woodfin and weaverville by Cameron huntley and Caitlin Byrd photo by Caitlin Byrd
TWO OF ASHEVILLEʼS NEIGHBORS
to the north — Woodfin and Weaverville — have truly come into their own in the past few years. Ensconced squarely between Asheville and Weaverville, Woodfin is quaint, blue-collar and sometimes overlooked. Everyone knows it’s there, but some don’t quite know where — just that it occupies some nebulously defined area that may or may not be part of north Asheville. Having trouble figuring out Woodfin’s borders? If you go on Merrimon from downtown Asheville, you’ll run into a Pizza Hut. You are now in Woodfin. Keep driving, you’ll run into another Pizza Hut. You have left Woodfin. Less than 10 miles north of Woodfin, folks in Weaverville still slow down for pedestrians, hold open doors in shops and look up numbers in the phonebook. But don’t write off these quiet towns because of their size — there’s a lot to see, and its citizens have a lot to say. So let’s take a short drive up Merrimon Avenue, shall we? Don’t worry. Odds are you’ve been here before. You just didn’t know it.
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Weavervilleʼs Main Street is home to cafes and restaurants that double as social hubs.
did yoU Know? At 9 square miles, Woodfin is the second-largest municipality in Buncombe County and third-largest in population. Famous American writer O. Henry lived in Weaverville for a brief time and based his short story “Let Me Feel Your Pulse” on his time here. Woodfin has most historic motor courts around: The Log Cabin Motor Court, on Weaverville Highway, was used in the classic 1958 film Thunder Road. Another, Sanders Motor Court, was a combination motor court and restaurant run by a gentleman named Harland Sanders — shortly before he went to
Kentucky to found a somewhat-famous fried-chicken franchise.
Mountain Xpress 2013 Best of WNC Readers Poll Weaverville and Woodfin
Weaverville’s Lake Louise underwent a name change back in 1910. Before that, the body of water was known to locals as Lake Juanita. Western North Carolina’s oldest commercial building still in use today can be found at 55 N. Main Street in Weaverville
Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub
where to go In Woodfin, visit the pink house for a unique craft and furniture-restoration store (and, yes, the house is indeed pink) and common ground for upcycled and whimsical repurposed works. (There’s a lamp made from a saxophone that deserves to be in someone’s house somewhere.) Cruise a bit farther to thyme in the garden for horticultural bliss. And for the nerds out there, check out pastimes comic-book store for all the sequential art a megafan needs. The Pink House, 99 Weaverville Road. pinkhousetreasures. wordpress.com; Common Ground, 97 Weaverville Road; Thyme in the Garden, 97 Weaverville Highway; Pastimes, 175 Weaverville Highway. History buffs can explore the restored log-cabin homestead where North Carolina’s Civil War governor was born at the Zebulon B. vance Birthplace site in Weaverville. The site is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays and most major holidays. Admission is free. 911 Reems Creek Road, nchistoricsites.org/vance. Check out the craggy mountain Railway in Woodfin for an in-depth look at a niche part of Asheville’s legacy. You might even get to ride a trolley. Want to feel like Indiana Jones? Visit the dry Ridge historical museum housed within the Weaverville Public Library. Open Saturdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the museum documents the life of the area’s first settlers dating back to 1787 and displays a collection of artifacts. After doing your research, go find the
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First Place
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• Best Restaurant • Business that gives back to the Community • Local Hero, our owner Matt
• Saturday Night Hangout • Neighborhood Gathering Spot • Bar • Local Colorful Character, our owner Matt
Thank you to the best staff around who work hard every day to make it happen. To our customers who over the years have become our friends And to the Weaverville community who have embraced us Your support and recognition is appreciated more than you will ever know
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Blue Mountain Pizza and Brew Pub • Extensive menu, Fresh local ingredients • Live music every night from 7-9 55 N Main St downtown Weaverville or on the web at www.bluemountainpizza.com • Tuesday-Sunday 11am to 9pm with extended hours Friday and Saturday until 10pm • 828.658.8778 mountainx.com
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around and down Riverside Drive. The first phase, from Town Hall to Riverside Drive, has been completed. Eventually, the town hopes to combine its sidewalk infrastructure with Asheville’s.
in their own words
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set of Civil War graves located just behind Weaverville Elementary School. Craggy Mountain Railway, 111 North Woodfin Ave., craggymountainline.com; Weaverville Public Library, Lower Level, 41 N. Main St. Carnivores, make sure you check out the fireplace for its succulent prime rib. Looking for something from the Old World? Bellagio Bistro is the place for you. How about cuisine from our Southern neighbors? taqueria fast has got you covered, and on the cheap. In need of a boost? Visit asheville coffee Roasters for a caffeine injection (and breathe some flavored oxygen — yes, you read that right). And any blurb on Woodfin’s culinary tradition would be incomplete without magnolia Ray, voted the No. 2 “hidden restaurant” in the area. Fireplace, 287 Weaverville Highway; Bellagio Bistro, 133 Weaverville Road, bellagiobistroavl.com; Taqueria Fast, 175 Weaverville Road; Magnolia Ray, 72 Weaverville Road, magnoliaray.com. It’s no secret that Weaverville’s well-Bred Bakery and café is a favorite. But if you’re more into pizza than pastries, walk on down to Blue mountain pizza for a slice or a whole pie. Both of these spots double as neighborhood social hubs. Well-Bred, 26 N. Main St., well-bredbakery.com; Blue Mountain Pizza, 55 N. Main St., bluemountainpizza.com.
“The way I understand it, the town incorporated because there was concern that they were going to be annexed by Asheville. By that time there were a lot of facilities separate from [Asheville] in Woodfin, like the Metropolitan Sewage District, and they wanted to maintain control of those resources. The town came together because they wanted to control their own destiny. ... Also — and I’m not 100 percent sure on this — but if I’m not mistaken, Vanilla Ice got arrested out here one time.” — Jason Young, Woodfin town administrator “We just love the small-community feeling. Everybody’s so nice. We say we weren’t born here, but we got here just as quick as we could.” — Karen Van Der Elzen, co-owner of Shop Around the Corner “The challenge is making Woodfin a place to stop instead of just a place to pass through. There’s a lot of traffic through here, and people come here and have no idea that they’re in Woodfin. They’ll think they’re in Weaverville or still in Asheville. I think Mayor VeHaun and Jason [Young] have done a great job getting the word out.” — Sherry Campbell, owner of The Pink House “I moved to the area just because it was so beautiful. And the people are so friendly. You need directions, you just go up and ask, and they’re immediately like, oh yeah, you take a left here and a right there and so on, you know? It’s not a problem.” — Priscilla Miller, Woodfin resident X
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the French Broad at woodfin River park on Riverside Drive, or take the kids to Lake Louise park after a day in these towns. Woodfin River Park, 1050 Riverside Drive.
woodfin &
Most UniqUe and noteworthy
weaverville
The Reynolds mansion Bed and Breakfast inn is a beautiful antebellum home dating back to 1847. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the only surviving brick structures in WNC that was built before the Civil War. 100 Reynolds Heights, thereynoldsmansion.com. In the early 1900s, an entrepreneur named Rex Howland built a trolley line that could carry hotel guests and day-visitors 6 miles from Asheville to Weaverville’s downtown for 35 cents, and in just 45 minutes. The trolly closed after about a decade. In 2011, the Woodfin Board of Aldermen approved an ambitious plan that would create a greenway, starting from Town Hall on Elk Mountain Road curling
Saturday-Night haNgout
1 Jack of Hearts B
10 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-2700 • jackofheartspub.com
2 Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub
55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
Neighborhood gatheriNg Spot
1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café
• Orange Citrus Vegan • Gluten Free • 100% All Natural • Chocolate Gluten Free
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10 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-2700 • jackofheartspub.com
2 Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub 3 Main Street Grill
3 Allgood Coffee Please Call for Hours
bar
1 Jack of Hearts B
2 Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub
10 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-2700 • jackofheartspub.com
• Award-Winning Cupcakes • Sour Cream Pecan Coffee Cake… and it’s Gluten-Free! Come try our many new goodies!
16 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-4929 • mangumpottery.com
55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
2 Jack of Hearts B
We offer these varieties of World’s Best Carrot Cake:
2 Mangum Pottery
26 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
THANK YOU WNC. WE LOVE YOU TOO!
20 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-9655 • miyagallery.com
10-B S. Main St, Weaverville 484-8663 • allgoodcoffee-nc.com
art gallery
1 Miya Gallery
5 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-5500 mainstreetgrillweaverville.com
reStauraNt
1 Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub 55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
1 Stoney Knob Café B 337 Merrimon Ave, Weaverville 645-3309 • stoneyknobcafe.com
2 Glass Onion 18 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-8866 • glassonionasheville.com
3 Jack of Hearts B 10 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-2700 • jackofheartspub.com
SweetS/deSSert place
1 Well-Bred Bakery & Café 26 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
reaSoN to live iN your towN
1 Small-town feel 2 Quiet 2 The friendly people 3 Proximity to Asheville reaSoN to viSit your towN
1 Small town charm
2 Creperie & Café of Weaverville H
2 Main Street
113 N. Main St, Weaverville 484-9448 • facebook.com/Creperie.Cafe. Of.Weaverville/info
26 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
3 Allgood Coffee 10-B S. Main St, Weaverville 484-8663 • allgoodcoffee-nc.com
3 World’s Best Carrot Cake 175 Weaverville Rd, #V, Avl 658-2738 • worldsbestcarrotcake.com
health care practitioNer
1 Nicole Ogg, Dry Ridge Family Medicine 104 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-7974 • dryridgefamilymedicine.com
2 Weaverville Family Medicine 63 Monticello Rd, Weaverville 645-3066 • weavervillefamilymed.com
2 Well-Bred Bakery & Café 3 Art buSiNeSS that giveS back to the commuNity
1 Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub 55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
2 Well-Bred Bakery & Café 26 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-9300 • wellbredbakery.com
architectural feature/buildiNg
1 Echoview Fiber Mill 76 Jupiter Rd, Weaverville 855-693-4237 • mill.echoviewnc.com
3 North Buncombe Family Medicine 201 Flat Creek Village Dr, Weaverville 645-8525 northbuncombefamilymedicine.com
deNtiSt
1 Gregory Godley 165 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-5009
2 Bolinger Woody
Street or road
1 Main Street 2 Reems Creek Road Weaverville
37 N. Main St, Weaverville 645-8163
2 Jason’s Autocare & Collision Center
3 Steven Adams, Reynolds Mountain Dentistry
37 Reems Creek Rd, Weaverville 645-9100 • jasonsautocare.com
local colorful character
1 Wahoo 2 Matt Danford, owner of Blue Mountain Pizza 55 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
School teacher
1 Ben Graham, North Buncombe High School local hero
1 Matt Danford, owner of Blue Mountain Pizza 55 Main St, Weaverville 658-8777 • bluemountainpizza.com
law eNforcemeNt officer/firefighter
1 Andy Mace, Weaverville Police Department politiciaN
1 Al Root, mayor of Weaverville
Kana’ti Lodge Vacation Retreat Bed & Breakfast-style Mountain Getaway just outside of Hot Springs, NC 828-622-7398 www.kanatilodge.wordpress.com A quiet place to connect and relax, where the call of the wild is all you’ll hear...
car repair
1 Rodney’s Auto Service
101 North Main St, Weaverville 645-5811 • None
26 Reynolds Mountain Blvd., Avl 658-2100 • reynoldsmountaindentistry.com
Best Hike to Max Patch for Fall colors!
Athens Restaurant 247 North Main Street Weaverville, NC 28787
Monday – Saturday 11-9
3 Jimmy’s Automotive 277 Weaverville Rd, Avl 658-3030 • jimmysauto.com
Eat In or Take Out
hair StyliSt
1 Aabani Salon 12 N. Main St, Weaverville 484-8488 • aabani.com
2 Clay Spa & Salon 3 S. Main St, Weaverville 645-2529 • clayspasalon.com
www.theathensrestaurant.com
645-8458
Proudly serving Weaverville since 1997.
3 Hair Razors Salon and Tanning 175 Weaverville Hwy, Avl 658-2474 • avl.mx/wa
veteriNariaN
1 The Animal Hospital at Reems Creek 32 Reems Creek Rd, Weaverville 658-0099 • reemscreekah.com
2 Appalachian Animal Hospital 68 N. Main St, Weaverville 658-8989 appalachiananimalhospital.wordpress.com
3 All Pets Animal Hospital 7 Reynolds Mountain Blvd., Avl 645-5252 • allpetsasheville.com
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Thanks for voting us one of the
Best Musical Instrument Shops
Black Mountain and swannanoa by david Fobes and jake frankel photos by Max Cooper
(828) 669-5162 • 105-F Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC
Thank you, Everyone! Number 1 Best Business that gives back to the community Best Neighborhood Gathering Spot Best Restaurant in Marshall Best Sweets / Dessert Place Come see us for live music Monday Blues & BBQ with Steve Davidowski Wednesday Open Mic Thursday Night Bluegrass Jam with Bobby Hicks 7 n. Main Street, downtown Marshall
(828) - 649 - 1617
Downtown Black Mountain features a variety of quaint shops and restaurants.
LYING AT THE EDGE OF THE BLUE RIDGE escarpment, Black
Mountain and Swannanoa are known as “the front porch of the mountains.” These towns have long served as a resting place for travelers coming to the Appalachians, as well as a pathway to points further west, such as Asheville. The beautiful valley has plenty of draws, from hiking trails and camps to quaint restaurants and general stores.
did yoU Know? The area was a longtime hunting ground for the Cherokee and Catawba peoples. Black Mountain was originally known by its Native American name, Grey Eagle, and grew as settlers streamed through the “gateway to the west.” Black Mountain was founded in 1893, named for the range of mountains just north of town. Its historic downtown grew as the area did. While known for its fine-arts tradition, the area is also famous for more avantgarde work. From 1933 to 1957, Black Mountain College served as an incubator for some of the most innovative artists, thinkers and musicians of the 20th century with John Cage, Buckminster Fuller, Bob Rauschenberg and others having all taught or studied there. The college influenced many of today’s alternative-learning institutions around the country. Many local notables, such as former Governor Zebulon Vance and architect Rafael Guastavino (of Basilica of St. Lawrence fame) had estates near downtown. Guastavino even had his own winery active in the early 1900s. After operating for decades as one of the area’s biggest employers, the Beacon Manufacturing plant in Swannanoa closed in 2002. A year later, an arsonist set it on fire, causing one of the largest local blazes in modern history. Mountain Housing Opportunities may develop the 40-acre site into a mix of housing, retail and industrial uses.
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Saturday-Night haNgout
1 White Horse Black Mountain 105-C Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.com
2 Pisgah Brewing Co. B 150 Eastside Dr, Blk Mtn 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
3 Black Mountain Ale House 117-C Cherry St, Blk Mtn 669-9090 blackmountainalehouse.com
local muSiciaN/group
1 David Zoll davidzollmusic.com
1 Floating Action floatingaction.com
1 The Bread and Butter Band thebreadandbutterband.com
Neighborhood gatheriNg Spot
1 Pisgah Brewing Co. B 150 Eastside Dr, Blk Mtn 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
1 White Horse Black Mountain 105-C Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.com
2 The Dripolator Coffeehouse 221 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-0999 • dripolator.com
3 Black Mountain Ale House 117-C Cherry St, Blk Mtn 669-9090 • blackmountainalehouse.com
3 Native Kitchen & Social Pub 204 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa 581-0480 • nativesocialpub.com
art gallery
1 Seven Sisters Craft Gallery B 117 Cherry St, Blk Mtn 669-5107 • sevensistersgallery.com
2 AnTHM Gallery 100.5 West State St, Blk Mtn 419-0049 • anthmgallery.com
3 Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-0930 • blackmountainarts.org
3 Red House Studios and Gallery 310 West State St, Blk Mtn 669-0351 • svfalarts.org
bar
1 Black Mountain Ale House 117-C Cherry St, Blk Mtn 669-9090 blackmountainalehouse.com
OPEN EVERYDAY Join Us!
Proud to be building community in Black Mountain Yoga For Everyone, Everyday! Yoga Classes - $5-$14 per class $7 Student Rate for all classes!
Lunch 11:30am-3pm Dinner 5pm-9pm Sunday Brunch
1 Pisgah Brewing Co. B 150 Eastside Dr, Blk Mtn 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
2 The Trailhead 207 West State St, Blk Mtn 357-5656 • thetrailheadrestaurant.com
3 White Horse Black Mountain 105-C Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 669-0816 whitehorseblackmountain.com
reStauraNt
1 The Morning Glory Café H 6 E. Market St, Blk Mtn 669-6212 • themorningglorycafe.com
Recommended on TripAdvisor
Spa - Far infrared and traditional sauna– $10 per hour. Therapeutic massage & more!
(828) 645-8866
18 N. Main St - Weaverville www.glassonionasheville.com
2 Fresh Woodfired Pizza & Pasta 100 South Ridgeway Ave, Blk Mtn 669-6999 • freshwoodfiredpizza.com
3 My Father’s Pizza 110 Cherry St, Blk Mtn 669-4944 • myfatherspizza.com
SweetS/deSSert place
1 Hey Hey Cupcake 102 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-2253 • heyheycupcake.com
2 The Dripolator Coffeehouse 221 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-0999 • dripolator.com
3 Dairy King 405 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-8384
Store - All your practice needs: Props, Clothes, Jewelry & More!
health care practitioNer
1 Whitney (Williams) Madden, Source for Well-Being 402 Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 669-8800 • sourceforwellbeing.com
2 Brad Rachman, Rachman Clinic 114 Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 333-5123 facebook.com/rachmanclinic
3 Robert Barker, Parkway Medical Group 15 Jane Jacobs Rd, #101, Blk Mtn 298-0333 • parkwaymedicalgroup.com
deNtiSt
1 Mark Kleive 3176 US Hwy 70, Blk Mtn 669-2974 • blackmountaindentist.com
Visit our New Location!
116 Montreat Rd. Black Mountain www.BlackMountianYoga.com 828.669.2939 mountainx.com
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2 Richard Wiedeman
15 Jane Jacobs Rd, #201, Blk Mtn 210-7051 blackmountaindentistry.webs.com
3 Deborah G. Anders
Asheville area’s only independent kitchen store.
open 7 days a week 104 west state street • downtown black mountain (across from Town Hardware) 828.669.0503
3094 U.S. Hwy 70, Blk Mtn 669-8781 • smileinblackmountain.com
local colorful character
1 Don Talley, co-manager at White Horse Black Mountain School teacher
1 John Hall, ArtSpace Charter School
3198 U.S. Hwy 70-W, Blk Mtn 357-8555 • dynamiteroasting.com
3 Pisgah Brewing Co. 150 Eastside Dr, Blk Mtn 669-0190 • pisgahbrewing.com
architectural feature/buildiNg
1 Monte Vista Hotel 308 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-8870 • themontevistahotel.net
2 Adrienne Hollifield, Owen High School, English & Journalism
2 Black Mountain Town Hall
225 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-0930 • blackmountainarts.org
99 Lake Eden Rd, Blk Mtn 686-3852 • buncombe.k12.nc.us/cdohs
160 Midland Ave, Blk Mtn 419-9300 • townofblackmountain.org
2 Lucy MacGregor, Swannanoa Valley Montessori School 2 Patricia Berzinski, Black Mountain Primary School
2 Swannanoa Valley Museum
whitehorseblackmountain.com
2 Monroe Gilmour
669-6677 • main.nc.us/wncceib
law eNforcemeNt officer/firefighter
1 Chief Jack Staggs, Montreat Police Department
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1 Craig Bannerman, Black Mountain Fire Department 106 Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 419-9300 • bmfire.org
2 Matt Robinson, Black Mountain Police Department politiciaN
1 Ellen Frost, Buncombe Commissioner, District 2
buncombecounty.org/governing/ commissioners
2 Carlos Showers, Alderman, Black Mountain
Blk Mtn townofblackmountain.org/mayorandboard.htm
reaSoN to live iN your towN
1 People 2 Mountains 3 Natural beauty reaSoN to viSit your towN
1 Outdoors 1 The mountains 2 Beauty 3 The people buSiNeSS that giveS back to the commuNity
1 White Horse Black Mountain
105-C Montreat Rd, Blk Mtn 669-0816 • whitehorseblackmountain.com
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3 Dynamite Roasting Co.
2 Black Mountain Center for the Arts
1 Don Talley, co-manager at White Horse Black Mountain
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701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa 298-3325 • warren-wilson.edu
2030 U.S. Hwy 70, Swannanoa 298-2787 • artspacecharter.org
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2 Warren Wilson College
223 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-9566 • swannanoavalleymuseum.org
2 The Old Depot 207 Sutton Ave, Blk Mtn 669-6583 • olddepot.org
Street or road
1 Cherry Street townofblackmountain.org
2 Highway 9 3 Blue Ridge Parkway blueridgeparkway.org
car repair
1 Cove Auto Repair 101 S. Dougherty St, Blk Mtn 669-7473
2 Xpertech 1295 Tunnel Rd, Avl 298-3612 • avl.mx/w1
3 Redmon’s Automotive 2368 U.S. Hwy 70, Swannanoa 686-5567 • redmonsautomotive.com
hair StyliSt
1 Michelle Salon 2 E. Market St, Blk Mtn 669-5292 • michellenaturalsalon.com
2 Joe Laudenslayer from Cutting Crew 221 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-7116 • avl.mx/ux
2 Rebecca Polk, Solstice Salon Spa 601 W. State St, #2, Blk Mtn 669-4422 • facebook.com/southernroot
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1 Beacon Veterinary Hospital 101 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa 686-3828 • mybeaconvet.com
2 Blue Ridge Animal Hospital 306 W. State St, Blk Mtn 669-8719 • brah.vetsuite.com
3 Swannanoa Valley Animal Hospital 100 Martin Rd, Swannanoa 299-1433 • swannanoavet.com
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in their words “It’s not just ‘character’ with Black Mountain — it’s characters. We have so many, and we have for a long time. There’s a feeling that everyone’s family, whether you moved here a few years ago or your family’s been here for over a century.” — Patricia Robertson, Black Mountain resident century.”
“The variety here is very eclectic. We have anything from ultra-cons ervatives to way out flaming liberals – which ever way you want to go, and we all get along just fine. Thereʼs a lot of respect for each other here.” – Buzz Yeatm an, clerk at Town Hardware & General Store in Black Mountain
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where to go Located in the original City Hall in the heart of downtown, swannanoa valley museum is one of the area’s only places to learn about the history of settlement, culture, manufacturing and more. The museum is full of relics, from the time when Black Mountain was mostly cabins and wilderness to its more modern growth and manufacturing. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, April to October, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $2. 223 W. State St., swannanoavalleymuseum.org. Like other restaurants dotting downtown Black Mountain, my father’s pizza has a nice outdoor patio that contributes to the town’s laid-back but active street culture. In this case, it dishes out affordable pizzas, pasta, sandwiches and other Italian fare. 110 Cherry St., myfatherspizza.com. A major venue not just for Black Mountain but the whole area, the white horse pub hosts musicians, poets, films and community events. There’s plenty of beer, food and camaraderie, too. 105C Montreat Road, whitehorseblackmountain.com. Featuring Buncombe County’s only rollerskating rink, tarwheels skateway in Swannanoa offers fun for the whole family. 2134 U.S. 70, Swannanoa, tarwheelsskate.com.
Most UniqUe or noteworthy Black Mountain is no stranger to craft beers: pisgah Brewing serves as both the town’s flagship brewery, famous for its pale ale, and a popular local venue for music and events. 150 Eastside Dr., pisgahbrewing.com. happEning – Every April the site of the former Black Mountain College, now a summer camp, goes back to its roots, hosting a showcase of innovative arts inspired by what an evening at the famous institution was like. Rehappening.com
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hot springs and marshall by Jen nathan orris and Julia ritchey photos by rich orris
where to go hot springs Resort and spa warms the hearts and toes of visitors and locals alike. Private outdoor tubs dot Spring Creek and the French Broad River, giving the spa both a rustic and upscale feel. Natural hot mineral waters are known to ease stiff muscles, increase circulation and relieve fatigue, so you can do something good for your body while relaxing the mind. 315 Bridge St., Hot Springs. nchotsprings.com. the depot brings the community together on Friday nights. Southern social staples like old-time music, traditional dance, cake walks and a 50/50 drawing unite natives and visitors for a weekly celebration in a converted-railroad depot building. 282 S. Main St., Marshall. avl.mx/w3. The marshall farmers market offers a cornucopia of fresh produce, jams, eggs and local value-added products every Sunday, May through October. Craftspeople proudly display their art, and starter plants are available most times of the year. Enjoy your newfound bounty with a picnic along the shore of Blannahassett Island. avl.mx/010. madison county arts center hosts a myriad of musicians, from Grammynominated artists to hometown favorites, all on Main Street in Marshall. The center also offers arts-in-education programs, lectures, classes and other cultural attractions. madisoncountyarts.com.
Most UniqUe or noteworthy pork & pie restaurant in Marshall is a carnivore’s paradise. Patrons get a complimentary serving of pork rinds before digging into Creole favorites and specialty pizzas topped with everything from prosciutto to pickles. Don’t worry, vegetarians, there are plenty of meatless dishes too. 18 N. Main St., Marshall. 649-8208.
Downtown Hot Springs is actually a part of the Appalachian Trail.
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LOCALS SAY THAT HOT SPRINGS is where Mayberry meets the Twilight Zone. General stores line downtown while mineral baths provide mystical healing properties just down the road. And neighboring town of Marshall is the kind of place where people shout out “happy birthday” to their neighbors as they walk down Main Street. The two towns, about 40 minutes northwest of Asheville, are home to hundreds of creative artists, outdoor enthusiasts and out-of-the-box entrepreneurs. did yoU Know? More than 2,000 German “enemy aliens” (aka civilian prisoners of war) spent the final months of World War I at the Hot Springs Hotel. Members of a German orchestra and the crew of the world’s largest ship, the Vaterland, served time in there. Most prisoners came by train and spent the last 19 months of the war at a makeshift internment camp. Barracks were set up on the hotel’s lawn. The former Marshall High School has gone to the artists ... so to speak. The building, located on Blannahassett Island just around the corner from Main Street, was scheduled for demolition until 3,000 signatures saved it from the wrecking ball. Today artists of all media spend their days crafting fine art in what is now known as Marshall High Studios. The Appalachian Trail runs through downtown Hot Springs, giving hikers a chance to enjoy small-town charm without getting off the trail. Keep an eye out for AT markers as you walk through the town center. Then proudly boast to your friends that you hiked (part) of the Appalachian Trail. Instagram photos clockwise from top left: dbarnette24, futurehuman, sirunatalan, soniapitts
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1 Good Stuff
68 N. Main St, Marshall 649-9711 • goodstuffgrocery.com
2 Hot Springs Resort & Spa 315 Bridge St, Hot Springs 622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
3 Zuma Coffee B
7 N. Main St, Marshall 649-1617 • zumacoffee.blogspot.com
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1 Bobby Hicks
blueridgeheritage.com/ traditional-artist-directory/bobby-hicks
2 Pierce Edens & the Dirty Work
1 Zuma Coffee B
7 N. Main St, Marshall 649-1617 • zumacoffee.blogspot.com
2 Iron Horse Station
24 S. Andrews Ave, Hot Springs 866-402-9377 theironhorsestation.com
3 Pot Pie
133 S. Main St, #101, Marshall 545-0664 • potpieshop.wordpress.com
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1 Zuma Coffee B
7 N. Main St, Marshall 649-1617 • zumacoffee.blogspot.com
2 Crumbs and Cream
24 S. Main St, Mars Hill 680-1166 • crumbsandcreamnc.com
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1 Zuma Coffee B
7 N. Main St, Marshall 649-1617 • zumacoffee.blogspot.com
2 Good Stuff
68 N. Main St, Marshall 649-9711 • goodstuffgrocery.com
3 Iron Horse Station
gentry hardware has a little bit of everything, from nails and screws to dolls and knickknacks. The Gentry family has owned the general store since 1946, and the fieldstone building features original architecture and wooden floors transported from the former Dorland-Bell girls’ dormitories. 124 Bridge St., Hot Springs. 622-3761. Zuma coffee could be considered the hub of the Marshall community. Hot beverages flow freely, art graces the walls, and bluegrass music lilts through the air. Get to know a local while sipping organic, fair-trade coffee and enjoying homemade desserts. 7 N. Main St., Marshall. zumacoffee.blogspot.com..
issUe: FroM FoUr Bars to none Connectivity can be a problem in Hot Springs. Wayne Crosby, co-owner of Bluff Mountain Outfitters, enjoys the freedom from technology and often sees tourists distressed because they have no signal. He, like many locals, believes tourists should instead look up from their phones and enjoy the surrounding beauty the town has to offer. He says that several years ago, when a large cellphone tower was finally erected on the outskirts of town, he was one of the few “Luddites” to object. Now, cell service is a little better, but not a sure thing.
24 S. Andrews Ave, Hot Springs 866-402-9377 theironhorsestation.com
3 The Depot
282 S. Main St, Marshall 206-2332 • avl.mx/w3
art gallery
1 Flow
14 S. Main St, Marshall 649-1686 • flowmarshall.com
2 ArtiSun Gallery
16 S. Andrews Ave, Hot Springs 622-3573 • artisungallery.com
“We’re small enough and surrounded by enough national forest that there’s not too much corporate money to be made.” — Wayne Crosby, co-owner of Bluff Mountain Outfitters in Hot Springs X
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School teacher
1 Jamie Calloway, Madison Middle School
95 Upper Branch Creek Rd, Marshall 649-2269 mms.madisonk12.schoolfusion.us
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1 Cody Ervin, Marshall Police Department madisoncountync.org
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1 Hot springs & natural mineral baths nchotsprings.com
2 Small-town feel 3 It’s peaceful reaSoN to viSit your towN
1 Hot Springs Resort & Spa
90 S.Main St, Marshall 649-1301 • madisoncountyarts.com
315 Bridge St, Hot Springs 622-7676 • nchotsprings.com
3 Marshall High Studios
2 French Broad River 3 Appalachian Trail
Blanahassett Island, Marshall 649-0177 • marshallhighstudios.com
bar 68 N. Main St, Marshall 649-9711 • goodstuffgrocery.com
2 Spring Creek Tavern
“Hot Springs truly is stuck in time. I’ve never found anything as Norman Rockwell as here.” — Bill Plachinski, resident of Hot Springs
81 N. Main St, Marshall 649-2621
2 Madison County Arts Center
1 Good Stuff
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1 Robert Adams, retired
145 Bridge St, Hot Springs 622-0187 • facebook.com/ TheSpringCreekTavern
3 Iron Horse Station
24 S. Andrews Ave, Hot Springs 866-402-9377 theironhorsestation.com
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1 Zuma Coffee B
7 N. Main St, Marshall 649-1617 • zumacoffee.blogspot.com
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1 Madison Co. Courthouse car repair
1 By-Pass Automotive
5077 U.S. Hwy 25/70, Marshall 649-2540 • bypassautomotive.com
Burnsville was named for Capt. Otway Burns, whose stature stands in the town square.
Burnsville Celo and spruce pine story and photos by Max cooper THANKS TO A BRAND-NEW WIDENED HIGHWAY, Ashevillians are now less than an hour away from a trio of distinct towns that offer a broad range of mountain living. Burnsville, Celo and Spruce Pine are as varied from each other as they are from their nearest big-city neighbor, but they share a relationship with the mountains around them, and the challenges of thriving in a region that has been economically depressed for much of its history. Through tourism, incoming industry and innovative community planning, this constellation of townships continues to meet the challenge of modern rural life. did yoU Know? Established in 1834, Burnsville was named for Capt. Otway Burns, a seafaring veteran of the War of 1812 who was instrumental in forming North Carolina’s western counties. His statue now stands in the town square. Burnsville is the county seat of Yancey County. Though it was founded nearly 75 years after Burnsville, Spruce Pine quickly grew into a larger commercial hub due to railroad traffic. As of the 2010 census, Spruce Pine’s population was 2,175, compared to Burnsville’s 1,693. Spruce Pine is the county seat of Mitchell County. Oddly enough, Mt. Mitchell, the tallest peak east of the Rockies, isn’t actually located in its namesake county. The peak is just over the line in Yancey. Celo is an intentional community founded by progressive civil engineer Arthur Morgan in 1937. Like a Depression-era Occupy camp, Celo established its own internal rules of governance, to which it still adheres today.
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#instaville where to go If you haven’t had a Bantam chef milkshake, you haven’t been to Burnsville. Sandwiched between a fuel oil-supply company and a used-car lot, what this diner lacks in ambiance it makes up for in authentic small-town cuisine. 357 W U.S. Highway 19E Bypass, Burnsville. A “low-waste, local, organic and sustainable” restaurant in downtown Spruce Pine, knife & fork is run by celebrated chef Nathan Allen. 61 Locust St., Spruce Pine, knifeandforknc.com. At 6,684 feet, the peak of mt. mitchell is more than a mile high. Worth a drive for anyone who appreciates picturesque vistas. 2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville. GPS: 35.7528, -82.2737
Most UniqUe or noteworthy Yancey County News — Housed in the back room of a local craft co-op, this independent weekly newspaper has scooped up national journalism awards with bold coverage on election fraud and corruption in the county sheriff’s office. yancey public Library is newly rehoused in a renovated, early-1900s former Baptist preparatory-school building. It’s a state-of-the-art facility.
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in their own words “A community will support good writing and good reporting from an unbiased perspective. And we’ve bent over backwards to do all of that. ... We are part of the [Mountain Crafters] Co-op. We consider ourselves crafts people. Our craft is that we put out a newspaper. And we’re extremely proud that they considered us craftsmen too.” — Jonathan Austin, Yancey County News “It’s a most wonderful community of people. When you need help, it’s there. People are supportive of the schools, they’re proud of their schools, [and] we work together to help these young people. I think everybody realizes our kids are our greatest treasure.” — Peter Bobbe, English teacher at Mountain Heritage High School, named best teacher in Xpress’ 2013 Best Of WNC reader’s poll X
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“If you want to see whatʼs special about Burnsville, take a swing to the library ,” says English teacher Peter Bobbe. “See what a community has done to make a wonderful a state-of-the-art library. ... It doesnʼt just happen. Itʼs the peopl e.”
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Saturday-Night haNgout
1 The Pizza Shop & Dry County Brewing Co. 585 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.com
local muSiciaN/group
1 He Said, She Said avl.mx/wm
1 Polly Lorien
pollylorienmusic.com
Neighborhood gatheriNg Spot
1 The Pizza Shop & Dry County Brewing Co. 585 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.com
2 Mary Jane’s Bakery Café
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114 Main St, Burnsville 678-9362 • maryjanesbakerycafe.com
3 Garden Deli 107 Town Square, Burnsville 682-3946 • garden-deli.com
3 Pack & Ship Center
Mention this ad for a $3 pint exp. 11/30 828.765.4583 • 585 OAK AVE • SPRUCE PINE • www.drycountybrewing.com
962 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-0220 • avl.mx/uy
art gallery
1 Toe River Arts Council, Spruce Pine & Burnsville Galleries 269 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-0520 • trac@toeriverarts.org 102 W. Main St, Burnsville 682-7215 • trac@toeriverarts.org
School teacher
1 Peter Bobbe, Mountain Heritage High School 33 Mountain Heritage H.S. Rd, Burnsville 682-6103 • mhhs.yanceync.net
architectural feature/ buildiNg
1 Burnsville Courthouse (Yancey County Courthouse) 110 Town Square, Burnsville 678-5700 • nccourts.org/County/Yancey/ Default.asp
1 Nu Wray Country House 102 Town Square, Burnsville 682-2329 • nuwrayinn.com
2 Crimson Laurel Gallery
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3 Penland School of Crafts
1 Scenery
67 Doras Trail (P.O. Box 37), Penland 28765 • 765-2359 • penland.org
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Bordered by the Toe River, the railroad, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Spruce Pine offers unique shops - galleries - award winning restaurants - a micro brewery and a dynamic artisan community. Come and join us in the Beautiful Mountains of Western North Carolina. We’ll have your adventure ready for you….. You can find out more about Spruce Pine by going to our website downtownsprucepine.com or check us out on at sprucepinemainstreet
First Church Of Christ, Scientist What’s Beyond the Sixth Sense?
Discover the practicality of developing a spiritual sense as a basis for healing of all kinds of problems, including health crisis, family conflict, financial failure, and personal loss. International speaker John Tyler is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing and a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.
3pm Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at First Church of Christ, Scientist 64 N. French Broad Ave. Downtown Asheville
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reaSoN to viSit your towN
1 Knife & Fork 61 Locust St, Spruce Pine 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.com
1 It’s beautiful!
2 Garden Deli
2 Gem mining
107 Town Square, Burnsville 682-3946 • garden-deli.com
3 Knife & Fork
585 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.com
bar
1 The Pizza Shop & Dry County Brewing Co. 585 Oak Ave, Spruce Pine 765-4583 • drycountybrewing.com
2 Foxfire Downtown 159 Locust St, Spruce Pine 765-2007 • avl.mx/wb
3 Spoon 61 Locust St, Spruce Pine 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.com
SweetS/deSSert place
1 The Ice Cream Deck 573 Micaville Loop, Micaville 778-5241 • facebook.com/icecreamdeck
2 Knife & Fork 61 Locust St, Spruce Pine 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.com
3 DT’s Blue Ridge Java 169 Locust St, Spruce Pine 766-8008 • dtsblueridgejava.com
health care practitioNer
1 Denise Harrison 205 Locust St, Spruce Pine 467-0037 sprucepinecounseling.vpweb.com
61 Locust St, Spruce Pine 765-1511 • knifeandforknc.com
3 Penland School of Crafts 67 Dora’s Trail (P.O. Box 37), Penland 28765 765-2359 • penland.org
Street or road
1 Main Street Burnsville
2 Blue Ridge Parkway blueridgeparkway.org
2 Oak Avenue (Spruce Pine) car repair
1 Summit Repair Shop 1426 Hwy 19E, Spruce Pine 765-5548
veteriNariaN
1 Jennie Stewart, Stewart’s Mountain View Animal Hospital 2918 Hwy 19E, Spruce Pine 765-7059
2 Jeffrey Denny, Burnsville Veterinary Clinic 210 W Burnsville School Rd, Burnsville 682-2100 • None
3 Stacy Jones: Cane River Veterinary Wellness Clinic 660 W. Main St, Burnsville 682-7710 • canerivervet.com
2 Joseph Antinori, Burnsville Family Medicine 14 Academy St, Burnsville • 682-7333
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1 Alan Ray 131 E. Main St, Burnsville 682-2979
2 Taylor Townsend
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23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville 688-3599 • crimsonlaurelgallery.com
54 Broad St, Spruce Pine 765-7383
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Annie Oakley’s heart target, private collection, Los Angeles, California, 2010. © Annie Leibovitz. From “Pilgrimage” (Random House, 2011)
October 4, 2013 – January 5, 2014
1515 Main Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC | 803.799.2810 | columbiamuseum.org
Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The Bernie Stadiem Endowment Fund provided support for the exhibition. The C. F. Foundation of Atlanta supports the museum’s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go.
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asheville disclaimer The Price of Freedom
Briefs Local man charged with stealing police car treated for sprained wrist after receiving too many high-fives in holding cell Local kid not 100% certain parents aren’t about to abandon him for good in Eliada corn maze A-B Tech drama students protest closure of drama department Bystanders not convinced they’re real protesters
Lawmakers arrested at DC rally for immigration reform utilize phrase ‘Yes, we can’ after quick edit removes ‘pander to Latino voters’ from mission statement 20 advocates of government shutdown gather at Congressman Meadows’ office to celebrate ignorance as pre-existing condition Leicester residents oppose ‘foreign’ traffic roundabouts, insist on combination town crier/traffic cop at proposed intersections to supply free carrots for wagon-hauling mules Citing rash of incidents involving “crotch rocket” motorcycles, authorities urge riders to just compare penises already Asheville Disclaimer is parody/satire Contact: tomscheve@gmail.com
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Residential Friends doubt recent breakup between Fed, Pisgah Inn will stick following Bear Killing 101 Inn’s back-and-forth compliance/defiance A recent killing by a resident of a bear in of government shutdown West Asheville has upset BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, MONDAY — Just weeks after the federal government told the Pisgah Inn that it wanted time apart, the Pisgah Inn has left the federal government “exasperated” by changing its mind on a daily basis about whether or not it will comply with the federal government’s wishes. “It’s turned into a Sam-and-Diane kind of thing,” said one mutual friend, referencing the on-again/off-again relationship of two characters on the TV series Cheers. “Yesterday the Pisgah Inn slapped the federal government and stormed off, but today its coyly doing as the federal government wishes.” The yes-I’m-closed/no-I’m-open behavior of the Pisgah Inn has proven “infuriatingly alluring” to the federal government. “Just when you think it’s Splitsville, the Pisgah Inn closes her doors again and kicks everyone out,” said another friend. “But then the federal government can’t decide what it wants, and Pisgah Inn tells everyone she’s looking to party.”
neighbors and authorities. When is it allowable to kill a bear that has wandered into your neighborhood and onto your property?
The federal government trying to undo what can’t be undone, above, and the federal government and the Pisgah Inn during happier times, below.
Outfitting the government-shutdown War Room: Bank edition
• If Ted Nugent is playing on your stereo, you’re greasing up your hunting bow, and you’re leaving the house on your second beer run of the morning. • If the Pagan you just broke up with is crying in your front yard. • If the last words spoken were, “You won’t serve me sausage this morning because you’re worried about my freaking cholesterol?” • Your neighbor’s dog’s barking kept you awake all night and killing the bear doesn’t require you to break eye contact with either your neighbor or the dog. • The guy picking up your freshman daughter for a date is wearing a varsity letter jacket. • Guests are about to arrive for your annual Octoberfest party when you notice a bear-shaped empty space where a rug should go.
Fearing the worst from the government shutdown, major banks are preparing “war rooms,” outfitted with: • Extensive communications network instantly linking execs to any imaginable take-out meal. • Footy pajamas. • “Breaking Bad” DVD’s/meth. • Galaga and DigDug- both on free play mode, dudes! • ACME corporation “Eyes Wide Shut” satanic ritual how-to kit complete with Tom Cruise. • Monopoly, Connect Four, and Battleship
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(Risk to be passed on to taxpayer). • Cutting-edge interactive scenario generator for both computer video and Japanese sex robot. • Rosetta Stone course: “French for the morally bankrupt.” • Snowshoes? Really? Who put these in here? War room space is limited, people! • Trumpet-intensive mariachi ensemble.
The bear pictured above is not native to this region and can be shot on sight.
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County, Okla., “standing with his head and shoulders out of the hole ... covered in feces,” according to a deputy. Enlow’s initial explanation was that his girlfriend had knocked him unconscious with a tire iron and dumped him there. • another hard-working Lawyer: The Dayton Daily News reported in September that an audit of Dayton lawyer Ben Swift (the highest-paid court-appointed public defender in Ohio, at $142,900 in a recent year) revealed several invoices demanding government payment for workdays of more than 20 hours, and in one case, 29. Swift’s attorney said his client was guilty only of bad record-keeping. • Patients with gargantuan tumors who are intimidated by the cost of treatment create the possibility that by the time they can afford an operation, the tumor itself will be heavier than the post-surgery patient. A 63-year-old man in Bakersfield, Calif., finally had surgery in August after 14 years, during which his set of tumors grew to 200 pounds. Bakersfield surgeon Vip Dev noted that the sprawled tumors dragged the floor when the man sat and that the surgery was complicated by the patient’s shape, which could not be accommodated by the hospital’s MRI and CT scan machines. • In 2010, Chinese agencies stepped up “birth tourism” packages for rich pregnant women to book vacations in America timed to their due dates — to exploit the U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of citizenship to anyone born here and thus giving the Chinese children future competitive advantages against non-Americans who must apply for U.S. visas. A September USA Today report indicated that more Chinese mothers now prefer to land in the U.S. territory of Northern Mariana Islands (where birth also bestows citizenship), to the consternation of Island officials, who would prefer traditional Chinese tourists instead of the “birthers.” (Historians agree that the 14th Amendment birth right was aimed at ensuring citizenship for freed slaves.) updatEs • At Hong Kong’s traditional “Hungry Ghost” festival in August, in which people burn fake money on top of ancestors’ graves to support their
afterlife styles, a weaker economy and inflation seem to have upped the ante for the gifts. An August Wall Street Journal dispatch noted that the denominations of burnable “currency” sold in stores have appreciated, including one “valued” at one trillion Hong Kong dollars (US$130 billion). (Some festivalgoers asked how the ancestor could expect change from such a bill if he needed to make a small afterlife purchase.) • The family of the great Native American Olympic athlete and Oklahoma native Jim Thorpe (18881953) was so disappointed that the then governor of Oklahoma would not properly honor Thorpe on his death that one faction of his family moved the body to Pennsylvania, where he had no discernible ties but where municipal officials eagerly offered to name a town after him. Since then, Jim Thorpe, Pa. (current population, 4,800), has withstood legal challenges seeking to return the body to Oklahoma, including a recent federal court decision upholding the entire town as a Native American “museum.” One grandson said that Thorpe spoke to him at a sweat lodge in Texas in 2010, telling him to leave the body in Jim Thorpe, with “no more pain created in my name.” • The Raelian sect initially made News of the Weird in 1998 when “Bishop” Brigitte Boisselier ran a human-cloning startup planning to charge $200,000 to make identical twins. Raelian’s core belief is that humanity descended from extraterrestrials arriving on spaceships, whose inhabitants explained to Raelian founder Claude Vorilhon that life’s purpose is to experience sexual pleasure. Recently, a Raelian “priestess,” Nadine Gary, has turned the sect’s attention to counseling victims of female genital mutilation, which, though horrifyingly painful, remains traditional among some African societies, and enlisted a prominent U.S. surgeon to undo the procedure, pro bono. Wrote London’s The Guardian, in an August dispatch from the surgeon’s San Francisco clinic, “Just 12 minutes of delicate scalpel work (to restore the clitoris) removes a lifetime of discomfort.” X
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In the Asheville area and across the country, far too many people are living with an abusive spouse. Besides the physical danger to themselves or their children, they’re afraid of ending up homeless and unable to get what limited protections the law provides. Meanwhile, even as a weak economy increases the demand for services, budget cuts are endangering the few programs providing that critical support.
want to go? what: “Trapped by Poverty, Trapped by Abuse: Pursuing Justice for Victims of Domestic Violence,” a forum and fundraiser presented by Pisgah Legal Services. whERE: Diana Wortham Theatre, downtown Asheville. Tickets are $15 for forum and $50 for reception. For more information visit pisgahlegal.org. whEn: Tuesday, Oct. 22 reception at 5:30 p.m. Forum at 7 p.m.
Despite its own reduced funding, however, Pisgah Legal Services — one of the few nonprofits in the area or even the state that offer a full range of legal assistance on this front — is tackling the issue head-on with an Oct. 22 forum and fundraiser at the Diana Wortham Theatre. “So many women are afraid; they’re in fear for their life,” says
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one local domestic-violence survivor, an educator who will speak at the forum. Her alcoholic husband was armed and repeatedly threatened her. And as the situation escalated, “He tried to take my life. He tried to kill me,” she reveals. Having spent all the money from his business while refusing to let her get a job, he left the household broke and his wife wondering how she could escape with her child. “Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done without that legal representation,” she reports. “I wouldn’t have been able to navigate the process.” But even with the nonprofit’s help, she emphasizes, stiffer legal penalties for domestic violence and more support for survivors are desperately needed. “There are so many hurdles; there’s so much fear and embarrassment,” she explains. “So many people don’t understand. They say, ‘Why don’t you leave?’ Well, it’s not that easy.” And the current hard economic times, says the educator, are exacerbating the problem, particularly for the growing numbers of children involved. According to figures from the North Carolina attorney general’s office, violent domestic homicide has risen throughout the recession, and high poverty rates in some of the areas Pisgah Legal serves (17.1 percent in Buncombe County, 19.7 percent in Madison, and 25 percent in Rutherford) don’t help. Victims with either no job or a low-paying one face major hurdles in escaping a potentially deadly situation. And now, after 35 years of providing key services to Western North Carolina, the local nonprofit is struggling to keep its domestic-violence program going in the wake of local, state and federal cuts. kim gandy, the keynote speaker for the Oct. 22 event, has worked on the issue nationally for decades. “Victims of domestic violence are much more likely to live in poverty, and women that live in poverty are much more likely to be victims of domestic violence,” notes Gandy, who is president
of the Washington, D.C.-based National Network to End Domestic Violence. “If you don’t have the resources to move out on your own, it’s a lot more likely you end up a victim, hopefully a survivor.” Many people, she says, don’t think about the “economic abuse” that takes place when abusers take their victims’ money, get them fired from jobs, withhold funds for food, and more. “When you get fired from several jobs, you get a work history that makes it very hard to get employed anywhere else. They can’t get health insurance because they can’t get the money, or their credit’s ruined and they can’t pay when they end up in the hospital.” Pisgah Legal is unusual, says Gandy, in the range of services it provides. Typically, she notes, legal aid “might help you get a protective order, but that doesn’t help if you’ve got no place to live.” And these days, she emphasizes, more and more “people are furloughed or laid off as the economy’s gotten worse.” The federal sequester had already bitten deeply into funding for domestic violence services, and now the government shutdown is delivering yet another blow. “Many programs were already hanging on by their fingernails before the shutdown,” she points out. In such times, says Gandy, it’s up to local volunteers and donors to provide that missing support for their fellow community members. “There are lots of opportunities for people locally to help out with this.” Businesses, she continues, can assist in combating economic abuse, helping survivors find services and repair their credit rating. “As a community, we have to pull together,” the educator declares, remembering both her own experience and what she sees in her work. “There needs to be awareness, so people do know there’s help out there.” X
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thAnk Dog BootcAmp (pd.) your Dog is your workout partner! Thank Dog Bootcamp is an outdoor fitness program that combines dog training, weight training, and cardio training for dogs and their people. First class is FREE! MON, WED & FRI 10:15AM @ Summit Crossfit (21 McArthur Ln), TUE & THUR 6PM @ Recreation Park (65 Gashes Creek Road). Info: info@ thankdogavl.com or (828) 423-0156. Fall open houSe • daoiSt traditionS college Acupuncture clinic (pd.) Saturday, October 26, 1-4pm, 222 S. French Broad Avenue. Celebrate Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day! • Pulse Diagnosis • Ear Acupuncture • Student Talks • Chinese Herbal Tea • Seasonal Health Tips • Free treatment raffle • $10 treatment coupon. All services Free and open to the public. More information: 828-253-8669 or www.daoisttraditions.edu strength & Alignment yogA (pd.) Sundays, 4-5:30pm. All levels welcome. $12 or 10/$100. Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Call 277-5741. Registration suggested, details at www. AshevillehappyBody.com restorAtive yogA At hAppy BoDy (pd.) Fridays, 8:30-9:30 am. Find some relaxation to support your busy life. Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Call 277-5741. Registration suggested, details at www.AshevillehappyBody.com pilAtes At hAppy BoDy (pd.) 17+ classes a week, mat and machine. New client specials available. 1378 Hendersonville Road. Call 277-5741 or www.AshevillehappyBody.com ADhD gloBAl AWAreness month • Through (10/31) - ADHD Center for Success will host free and low-cost events in Asheville and Buncombe County in honor of ADHD Global Awareness Month. Info and schedule: adhdasheville. com. • WE (10/16), 7pm - ADD and Loving It chronicles the life and diagnosis of comedian Patrick McKenna as he learns the facts about ADD from several medical experts. The film will be screened at Carolina Cinemas, 1640 Hendersonville Road. Free. • WE (10/23), 7pm - Rudy Rodriguez, LCSW, will lead a presentation to designed to create greater awareness about child and adult ADHD at Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe, 55 Haywood St. Free. AlZheimer's AssociAtion conFerence • TH (10/17), 8:45am-3:30pm - “A Journey in Dementia Care,” a regional caregiver education
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conference presented by the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Held at Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden. $25 professionals/$10 caregivers. Info: 800-272-3900 or infonc@ alz.org. Asheville community yogA center Located at 8 Brookdale Road. Info: ashevillecommunityyoga.com. • WEDNESDAYS through (10/23), 6-7:30pm - "The Power of Mantra" four-week series. $40. • FRIDAYS through (10/25), 2-4pm - Happy Hips four-week series. $40. For chilDren With speciAl heAlthcAre neeDs • ONGOING - The new, free website YouFindServices.org helps parents of children with special healthcare needs find services in Buncombe County. Created by the Innovative Approaches Grant of the Buncombe County Department of Health. FreeDom From smoking • TUESDAYS through (10/22), 6:30pm - This sevenweek smoking cessation clinic was developed by the American Lung Association. Participants form a personal plan for quitting tobacco, quit together and continue to support each other while learning relapse prevention. Sponsored by Mission Hospital. Free. Info and registration: 213-5527 or avl.mx/yn. living heAlthy With A chronic conDition • TUESDAYS, 1pm - A six-week workshop for people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers will be held at Battery Park Apartments, 1 Battle Square. $30 suggested donation. Info and registration: 251-7438. • WEDNESDAYS, 4:30pm - An additional program will be held at Hillcrest Community Center, 22 Ravenscroft Drive. • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30pm - Additional workshops will be held in UNCA's Sherrill Center, Room 402, through Oct. 23. $30 suggested donation. opportunity house BlooD tests • WEDNESDAYS, 8:30-10am - Opportunity House will offer blood profile laboratory testing at 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. $25. No appointment required. Info: opportunityhouse.org or 6920575. reD cross BlooD Drives 100 Edgewood Road. Info: redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888. Appointment and ID required for blood drives. • TH (10/17), 2-6:30pm - Francis Asbury United
Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler. Info: 667-3950. • SU (10/20), 8:30am-1pm - First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church St. Info: 253-1431. • WE (10/23), 8am-12:30pm - Asheville Fire and Police Department, 100 Court Plaza. Info: 259-5636. vegAn Film screening AnD Forum • TU (10/22), 7-9pm - A panel forum and film screening will focus on vegan diets for personal and planetary health. Held at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St. $5 suggested donation. Info: jubileecommunity.org. yogA For veterAns • MONDAYS, 7-8pm - A yoga class for veterans and their families will be offered at Asheville Yoga Donation Studio, 239 S. Liberty St. All levels. Instructor: Ashley Poole. Free. Info: youryoga.com or 254-0380. yogA For veterAns • TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - A beginner class for veterans, appropriate for most fitness levels, is held weekly in the Charles George VA Medical Center cafeteria, 1100 Tunnel Road. Bring mat if possible. Free. Info: kirklandyoga@charter.net.
support groups ADult chilDren oF Alcoholics & DysFunctionAl FAmilies ACOA is an anonymous 12-step, "Twelve Tradition" program for women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Info: adultchildren.org. • FRIDAYS, 7pm - "Inner Child" study group. Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: 9898075. • SUNDAYS, 3pm - "Living in the Solution," The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St. Open big book study. Info: 989-8075. • MONDAYS, 7pm - "Generations," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: 474-5120. Al Anon meeting (lAmBDA) • FRIDAYS, 8pm - The Lambda (LGBT) group of Al-Anon, a gay-friendly support group for families and friends of alcoholics, holds weekly candlelight meetings at All Souls Cathedral, 9 Swan St. Info: trackerm1001@yahoo.com. Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for the family and friends of alcoholics. More than 33 groups are available in the WNC area. Info: wnc-alanon.org or 800-
286-1326. • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am - "Daytime Serenity," Pardee Education Center at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. --- 7pm - Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. --- 5:45pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, 798 Merrimon Ave. • THURSDAYS, 6pm - Al-Anon meeting for women, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3020 Sweeten Creek Road. • THURSDAYS, 7pm - "Parents of Children with Alcoholism," West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. --- 7pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road, Flat Rock. --- 8pm - Fletcher United Methodist Church, 50 Library St., Fletcher. • FRIDAYS, 12:30pm - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte Street. --- 5:30pm - "Family Matters," First United Church, 66 Harrison Ave., Franklin. • SATURDAYS, 10am - "One Day at a Time," First Baptist Church, Buncombe and 5th avenues, Hendersonville. --- 10am - "Grace Fireside," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 10am "Saturday Serenity," St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St. --- noon - "Courage to Change," Bess Sprinkle Memorial Library, Weaverville. • SUNDAYS, 5pm - Al-Anon and Alateen, West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. • MONDAYS, noon - "Keeping the Focus," First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Entrance near Charlotte street. --- 6pm - "Attitude of Gratitude," Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. --- 7pm First Christian Church, 201 Blue Ridge Road, Black Mountain. --- 7:30pm - First United Methodist Church, Jackson and Church Streets, Sylva. --- 8pm - "Al-Anon Spoken Here," Ledger Baptist Church, U.S. 226 near Bakersville. --- 8pm - Pinecrest Presbyterian Church, 1790 Greenville Highway at North Highland Lake Road. • TUESDAYS, 4pm - Grace Church, 242 Highway 107 N., Cashiers. --- 5:30pm - "Steps to Recovery," Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road. --- 7pm - "One Day at a Time," First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. --- 8pm Transylvania men's meeting, Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Church, 249 E. Main St. cAring For Aging pArents eDucAtion AnD support • 3rd MONDAYS, 5-6:30pm - Caring for Aging Parents Education and Support (CAPES) meets monthly at Mission Hospital’s Loretta Hall, Conference Room 6, located behind the St. Joseph Hospital Building. CAPES serves anyone caring for or concerned about an aging parent or adult. Free.
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Info: 277-8288 or 213-4542. Depression AnD BipolAr support AlliAnce: mAgnetic minDs • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm & SATURDAYS, 4-6pm - Magnetic Minds provides self-help through weekly, peer-facilitated support meetings offering acceptance, info and techniques to manage challenges. Meets at 1316-C Parkwood Road, across from the West Asheville BB&T. Free. Info: MagneticMinds.weebly.com or 367-7660. eAting DisorDers support group • WEDNESDAYS, 7-8pm - Support group for adults at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Led by licensed professionals. Free. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685. eAting DisorDers: FAmily AnD FrienDs support • 3rd SATURDAYS, 10-11:30am - A support group for family members, caregivers and friends of individuals struggling with eating disorders is held at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Led by licensed professionals. Free. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685. FAmily eAting DisorDers support group • 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - A free support group for loved ones, parents and families seeking education and support for eating disorders. Held at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685. FAmily hope line • TUESDAYS, 2-5pm & THURSDAYS, 8-11pm - Family Hope Line offers compassionate listening, encouragement and help finding recovery resources for individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges and/or emotional distress. (855) 446-7348. Free. Info: motherbearcan.org. FAmily mentAl heAlth support • WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7pm - Mother Bear Family Dens offer free recovery education and support meetings to families, individuals and professionals working with mental health challenges. Held at 65 Hill St. Info: emily@motherbearcan.org or 255-7890. heAling With horses • SATURDAYS (10/19) & (10/26) - Healing with Horses, a grief support camp for teens ages 13-19, will be held at Cantrell Farm in Mills River. Free; registration required. Info: fourseasonscfl.org or 692-6178. nAmi support groups The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers three types of groups to support people living with mental health issues and their families, friends and loved ones. Free. Info: namiwnc.org or 505-7353. • 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 11am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Connection group for people with mental health issues. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 207. • 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Family/Caregiver group for people supporting someone experiencing a mental health issue. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 315. • 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAYS, 6pm - Dual Diagnosis Support Group. For individuals with MH/SA diagnoses. 3 Thurland Ave., off Biltmore Avenue.
nAr-Anon • Nar-Anon provides support to relatives and friends concerned about the addiction or drug problem of a loved one. • TUESDAYS, 7pm - West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road; enter through back door. Info: robinplemmons@gmail.com. • WEDNESDAYS, 12:30pm - First United Methodist Chuch, 204 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Enter through side parking lot. Info: 891-8050. overeAters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who are recovering from compulsive overeating. A 12-step program. • TUESDAYS, 10:30am-noon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari. Info: 609-731-0808. recovering couples Anonymous • MONDAYS, 6:30pm & SATURDAYS, 10am Recovering Couples Anonymous, for couples with at least one member in a 12-step program. Held every other Monday at Foster Seventh Day Adventist Church, 375 Hendersonville Road, and every other Saturday at The Unity Church Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River. Info and schedule: recoveringcouples.org. recovery From FooD ADDiction • MONDAYS, noon & FRIDAYS, 7pm - A 10-step support group for those suffering from food addiction meets at Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road, second floor. Info: scmunchkin59@yahoo.com. s-Anon • ONGOING - An anonymous 12-step program for those affected by another's sexual behavior. Four meetings available weekly in WNC. Days, times, locations and additional info: 258-5117. smArt recovery • THURSDAYS, 6pm - This peer support group is dedicated to helping individuals gain independence from all types of addictive behavior (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.). Meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. Info: smartrecoveryavl@gmail.com or 407-0460. teen eAting DisorDer support group • 1st & 3rd MONDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - Teen eating disorder support group for ages 15-17. Led by licensed therapists at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Participants must currently be in therapy. Free. Info: thecenternc.org or 337-4685. Wnc BrAin tumor support • TH (10/17), 6:15-8pm - WNC Brain Tumor Support group will meet to discuss the role of caregivers and available resources. Open to patients, survivors, caregivers and families. Held at MAHEC Biltmore Campus, 121 Hendersonville Road. Info: wncbraintumor.org or 691-2559. more Wellness events online Check out the Wellness Calendar online at www.mountainx.com/events for info on events happening after October 24.
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With Wood & Spoon, business growth continues on Clingman Avenue
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“It’s on fire,” says carrie-welles craven about the business growth near Wood & Spoon, the store she and her husband mark craven opened in September. Located on Clingman Avenue, close to the east end of Haywood Road in West Asheville, Wood & Spoon is about “good home finds.” “West Asheville is making the turn around the corner with new places like Villagers, Bari Salon and the Hub,” says Mark. “As more commerce comes to the east end of Haywood Road, the River Arts District is coming up the hill. We are sort of at the nexus here, where we can connect West Asheville to the River Arts District. I’ve been referring to the area as Midwest Asheville. Some people call it East West Asheville, but I like Midwest because it’s kind of new.” Wood & Spoon shares the building with Short Street Cakes, whose owner jodi Rhoden “is the pillar of this neighborhood, kind of the pioneer,” says Carrie-Welles. “She has been in that space for more than five years and has been one of the few businesses to land here and survive. Our landlord, Sam Pinkerton, made it all possible by pouring his heart, time and resources into renovating the beautiful spaces that we occupy, and by keeping the rent affordable.” Wood & Spoon is bright and airy, with tall arched windows and pressedtin tiles covering the high ceiling. While working as a realtor (her former career), Carrie-Welles says, “I actually helped Jodi find her space, and during that process saw this space for the first time and really fell in love with it.” Other established Clingman Avenue stores include Peterson’s Appliances, Anam Cara Collective Theatre & Shoppe, as well as the nonprofit
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midwEst ashEviLLE: Wood & Spoon owners Carrie-Welles and Mark Craven have dubbed their Clingman Road area “midwest” Asheville, where a number of new businesses are springing up. photo by Max Cooper
Partners Unlimited Thrift Store. Anam Cara is an indie theater company with a clothes-and-sundries store. Its upcoming events include a poetry open mic, an evening of storytelling and a performance by the Experimental Theatre Ensemble. Partners Unlimited raises money to support programs for youth between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been suspended from school or have fallen behind in their classes. The organization also offers parental support and a computer lab. Across the street, the soon-to-open Urban Orchard Cider Company and Bar marks another significant part of the “East West” growth. “I think there are a least four new businesses that are opening up on this side of [Interstate] 240,” says owner josie mielke, citing Crossfit and King Daddy’s in addition to Wood & Spoon. “I think it’s pretty exciting.” Urban Orchard uses apple juice from Hendersonville and will open with four flavors of craft cider. Their
building, with a bar upstairs and production downstairs, features a striking mural from local artist gus isrich. A notable fact about the owners: “Everyone is from here,” says Mielke, who was born at Memorial Mission Hospital. “We’re a family-run business — my mom, my dad, my husband, my two brothers and myself.” The opening date for Urban Orchard will depend on the timing of a final inspection and their first batch of cider, says Milke. “We’ve got 1,000 gallons in our fermenter right now. It’s just based upon how the yeast wants to turn around.” Meanwhile, Wood & Spoon is open for business. And when asked about the name, Carrie-Welles explains, “Mark and I have a love for all things wood and hand-crafted, and Mark especially. And I have a soft spot for the builtto-last utensil. The spoon represents the most basic level of feeding a need.” The name Wood & Spoon combines “Mark’s passion for wood
and working in the trees and my passion for useful simplicities,” says Carrie-Welles. “Our focus here is to create a space for the artists, craftspersons and woodworkers in the area to have a retail outlet,” says CarrieWelles. In addition to art and custom items, the Cravens are “filling in the gaps with antiques and ‘picked founds.’” For those, “We’re going for useful, needful, and solid made. Most of it is U.S.A.-made and things that are built to last.” She is quick to point out, however, that they “don’t want to get too caught up in the vintage or the antique, because that stuff is already being done. We’d really like to focus more on local and made.” With that focus, “It still translates because a lot of craftspersons are doing crafts and arts from an earlier time, so it could come across with an antique or a vintage look.” The store will also
feature a wide selection of prints from local artists. In addition to selling a lovingly selected inventory, Mark says the couple wants Wood & Spoon to be “a community hub where people can come and hang out. We envision this as a place where we can have solo shows for artists, as well as neighborhood gatherings or events and intimate musical performances.” Ultimately, says Carrie-Welles, “Our target market is our neighborhood. We live in West Asheville, love West Asheville, and we want to be a resource to and for West Asheville. ... We’re hoping to be at a price point our neighbors can afford.”
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Gamer’s Haunt builds its deck with friendship and passion for the game
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jacob wishon shuffles a fivecard hand. The plastic sleeves gleam in the fluorescent light as carla schlueter winces across the game table: “Oh God,” Schlueter says. “Oh God, what’s he got? What are you going to do?” “Wouldn’t you like to know?” Wishon replies. It’s Friday night — tournament night — and Gamer’s Haunt on Merrimon Avenue is crowded. Well, it looks that way to the uninitiated. “It’s actually a pretty low turnout,” says dale mckinney, the retailer and game venue’s owner. “There’s a big tournament in Atlanta this weekend, and a lot of our regulars are down there.” Even so, the store’s bustling. “Dale!” calls a player: “You wouldn’t happen to have any Festering Newts, would you?” McKinney looks up from behind the counter. “Because I need Festering Newts,” the player says. “Lots and lots of Festering Newts.” McKinney’s a relatively new citizen of the Land of the Sky, still finding his way around and “all the good places to eat,” but his livelihood here is attributed to one of his most enduring passions. “You know you can only have four per deck,” says McKinney. Gamer’s Haunt trades exclusively in the complex, widespread card game Magic: The Gathering. a gamER’s pRimER The setup is simple: You are a wizard, fighting another wizard, using spells in the form of summoned creatures, allies, demons and destructive “magicks” to defeat your opponent. The game’s intrica-
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gathERing Bad: John Nava and Josh Skyes play a hand of Magic with cards worth almost $2,000 cumulatively.
cy of character and plot makes for a steep learning curve. Some cards have extremely minute effects and procedures. There are cards that give special bonuses, cards that trigger actions when another card is “destroyed” and sent to the “graveyard,” cards that can summon other cards, cards you can’t play until you have enough mana (magic power), mana here being represented by “lands” on even more cards that themselves can have special attributes. Each player uses his or her deck, drawing one card per turn, in literally millions of possible permutations until they wear down their opponents’ hit points, represented by the numerical standard of 20. Each deck has 100 cards, and the player selects each card they want to have in, building a deck all their own. “It’s extremely addicting,” Charla says between rounds. “And expensive. But man, oh man, is it worth it.” “I’ve been playing since last fall,” Charla says. “My fiance and I, we always liked, you know, board games and card games. So one day I just brought Magic home on a whim. It seemed fun.” She laughs. “A year later, here we are.” Her experience is demonstrable. Tournament Fridays at Gamer’s
Haunt are round-robin style, and plug into official national Magic: The Gathering tournament standings. Each match win for a player — taking two out of three games — earns the player three points. Draws earn one point, and losses … “Well,” Charla says. “You know. Zero.” It takes a lot of time to build a deck and a lot of money and dedication. Paul’s deck, lovingly crafted, is just not powerful enough to stand up to Charla’s. Cards prices vary wildly; rare cards used more for collection than play sometimes run several hundred dollars. Even cards that are meant to be played can get up to $20 to $50 dollars. With a 100-card deck — you do the math. “It’s funny,” says McKinney. “But you can almost see a microcosm with world politics in Magic. You’ll have a group playing together just for fun, then one kid will save enough money to buy a really good card and starting killing the other players. Then the other players start buying better cards and suddenly you have an honest-to-god arms race in a playing group.” dEckEd out McKinney works hard to make sure Gamer’s Haunt stays inviting, even to novice players. “You get to
a big tournament, and you make a mistake, the other player can call foul and have you disqualified. I don’t do that here. It’s more about teaching them to play and keeping them excited about it. Then when they feel confident enough to go to a bigger tournament, they can.” Tonight McKinney’s hopping everywhere, posting the round match-ups, taking score slips, serving candy bars and soft drinks to hungry patrons, and, as always, buying and selling cards, sometimes to the very players participating in tonight’s tournament. “It’s definitely what keeps the store running,” says McKinney. “I don’t charge for tournaments. No one does, really. At the most you’re just going to charge just enough to cover cost. So you pay the rent with those $60 cards.” McKinney has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the game. Cards come into play with paragraph-long instructions that both Charla and Jacob seem to not need to read. Jacob plays a card written entirely in Kanji and assuages your correspondent’s suspicions by pulling up a smartphone app that can search for any card and show its English version. “That’s one of the best things about Magic,” McKinney says. “It’s so accessible. You can find something to like about it, whoever you are.” McKinney has a decade-long relationship to the game, and when the opportunity came earlier in 2013 to take over Gamer’s Haunt after the original owner decided to sell, he went for it. “I’d been working with computers for the last few years and I was ready for something else,” he says. “This this came along. I’m so appreciative to Roy [Thomas, the previous
owner] for getting me the store.” The store changed locations several times prior to McKinney’s ownership, but he has no plans to move. “Asheville is a great location. It’s very laid-back, and there’s a large Magic community here, and so little stress.”
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undER thE spELL Perhaps not at this moment however: Charla and Jacob are both glaring at their cards as if willing one to transmute into something more powerful. The game has stretched to the time limit. Finally McKinney calls out, “Match times over! Finish your game in five turns or draw.” The stakes get higher. If it comes to a draw both players will have to settle for one point each and probably put to bed any chance of either one of them getting in the top four. Yet somehow one of them will have to win in five total turns. “It can teach you so much,” says McKinney. “It helped my reading, it helped my math and, honestly, analysis. You really can learn a lot about yourself playing this game. Why you attack here, why you build the deck the way you do, how you respond to an opponent. It’s by far the best thing I’ve ever invested money in.” It’s that factor that keeps everyone coming back to Gamer’s Haunt . It’s the community of players, the buying and trading of cards, and building your own deck that encapsulates you — your strategy, thought processes, personality. And playing with and meeting new friends and simply getting better at this activity to which you’ve devoted your time, money and attention. It’s about having fun, really. Winning is almost a side note. Charla would definitely agree, though tonight, that’s easy for her to say. She goes on to win the tournament. X
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The bounty of summer is over, but that doesn’t mean that fresh veggies are a thing of the past. When the sun sets early and the nights get chilly, there are still many ways to grow your own food. Patryck Battle, director of Mills River Educational Farm and teacher at Living Web Farms, has some practical ideas for keeping the season going in our mountainous climate. First of all, choose the right plants. Tomatoes aren’t going to make it, but there’s still time for chard, beets and carrots. Battle suggests selecting varieties like tango lettuce, white lady turnips and others that are designed to weather the cold. The next step is protecting the fledglings. Floating row covers are a great way to keep the heat in and the frost out. Now is the time to get row covers in place, Battle says. He suggests rolling landscape fabric towards the windward side of the rows now so everything is in place before the temperatures dip. No one wants a hectic I Love Lucy panic when the first frost comes. Erect hoops over the rows and then cover them with greenhouse plastic (construction plastic will disintegrate quickly). The idea is to make a sandwich of landscape fabric, hoops and plastic so that the weather stays out and the heat stays in. But don’t cover the crops willy-nilly. Battle encourages growers to pay attention to the temperature when they step into the garden, and trust your skin over the thermometer. And if you’re exhausted from the summer growing season, or prefer to let the professionals grow your dinner, many local tailgate markets stay open through the end of October, with larger markets like Asheville City Market running through December. Check out buyappalachian.org for farmers market locations and end dates. Or learn how to grow your own with videos on season extension and many other topics at livingwebfarms.org.
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hopE fLoats: Floating row covers, like the ones pictured at Ten Mile Farm, are a first step for growing fresh veggies late into fall. Photo courtesy of Ten Mile Farm
putting thE gaRdEn (sEction) to BEd Xpress’ expanded Farm & Garden section spent the season uniting home gardeners, farmers, livestock producers and the curious public. With features on everything from beekeeping to miniature sheep to burgeoning farmers, the section celebrates Western North Carolina’s passion for local food and farming. This week is the final print edition of Farm & Garden for the season. To all the passionate growers, locavores and garden-lovers who have made this year’s coverage possible, thank you. Keep sending your garden news and ideas to garden@mountainx. com and we’ll keep digging deep into the issues that help our farming community grow. X
Regional Tailgate Markets
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WeDnesDAys • 8am-noon - haywood historic Farmers market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - Waynesville tailgate market, 171 Legion Drive. • 1-5pm - Asheville city market south, Biltmore Park Town Square, Town Square Boulevard. • 2-5pm - spruce pine Farmers market, 297 Oak Ave. • 2-6pm - French Broad Food co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. • 2-6pm - montford Farmers market, 36 Montford Ave. • 2:30-6:30pm - Weaverville tailgate market, 60 Lakeshore Drive. • 3-6pm - opportunity house, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. thursDAys • 8am-2pm - henderson county curb market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. • 3-6pm - Flat rock tailgate market, 2720 Greenville Highway. • 3:30-6:30pm - oakley Farmers market, 607 Fairview Road. • 4-6:30pm - tryon tailgate market, McCowan St. • 4-6pm - Blowing rock Farmers market, 132 Park Ave. • 4-8pm - evening harvest Farmers market, Hayesville town square. FriDAys • 3-6pm - east Asheville tailgate market, 945 Tunnel Road. • 3-6pm - opportunity house, 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. sAturDAys • 6am-noon - caldwell county Farmers market, 120 Hospital Ave., N.E., Lenoir. • 8am-noon - north Asheville tailgate market, UNCA commuter lot C. • 8am-noon - haywood historic Farmers market, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville. • 8am-noon - mills river Farmers market, 5046 Boylston Highway. • 8am-noon - Waynesville tailgate market, 171 Legion Drive. • 8am-1pm - Asheville city market, 161 South Charlotte St. • 8am-2pm - henderson county curb market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. • 8am-12:30pm - transylvania tailgate market, 190 E. Main St., Brevard. • 8:30am-12:30pm - yancey county Farmers market, U.S. 19 East at S. Main Street, Burnsville. • 9am-noon - Black mountain tailgate market , 130 Montreat Road. • 9am-noon - Jackson county Farmers
JOHN’S market, 76 Railroad Ave., Sylva. • 9am-noon - historic marion tailgate market, West Henderson and Logan Streets. • 9am-1pm - madison county Farmers and Artisans market, Mars Hill College, Highway 213 and Park Street. • 9am-2pm - leicester Farmers market, 338 Leicester Highway. sunDAys • noon-4pm - sundays on the island, Blanahasset Island, Marshall. tuesDAys • 8am-2pm - henderson county curb market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. • 3-6pm - historic marion tailgate market, West Henderson and Logan streets. • 3:30-6:30pm - West Asheville tailgate market, 718 Haywood Road. DAily • 8am-6pm - Wnc Farmers market, 570 Brevard Road.
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Worth waiting for In the tradition of his ancestors, Fletcher artisan crafts balsamic vinegars
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Scott Waldrop might not attract many flies with his vinegar, but he has started drawing a devoted following of humans. Waldrop’s new business, the Fletcher-based Highland Gourmet, started a buzz at local tailgate markets this season when he introduced his handcrafted balsamic vinegars. Unlike the balsamics one finds at a supermarket, Waldrop’s vinegars have a thick, almost syrupy consistency and offer a rich, multifaceted bouquet, like a good wine. Under his blue tent at the markets, he decants it from small silver containers into corked bottles while the customer waits, often dispensing recipe ideas and good-natured banter along with the vinegar. “I’m a talker; I like to talk,” Waldrop says. “And part of the reason I like doing farmers markets is so I can interact with people, let them taste the vinegar, show them how it’s different from what’s in the grocery stores.” Waldrop took up the art of vinegar-making as a hobby about 10 years ago after he tried a remarkably delicious balsamic at a dinner with friends in his native Valdese. As they sat around discussing how they thought one would go about making vinegar, Waldrop became intrigued, and his friends challenged him to give it a shot. “It was kind of a good-natured dare,” he explains. “I decided it’s not magic. I decided that if an Italian can do it, anyone else can do it.” At this point, Waldrop — who admits he is analytical by nature and obsessed with figuring out how things work — began reading up on
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the process. The problem, he says, is that there are not many books on how to make vinegar. So, of course, he Googled it, then proceeded to spend countless hours poring over everything he could find online on the subject, including vast numbers of lab reports and scientific papers on esoteric topics such as yeast performance. “The real trick is understanding the chemistry,” says Waldrop. It was helpful, too, that vinegar is produced from wine, and winemaking is something with which Waldrop, a member of Burke County’s Waldensian community, has a deep-rooted family connection. The Waldensians are a Christian sect from France whose members came to Burke County via Italy in the late 1800s to escape persecution. They brought with them centuries of winemaking knowledge that, according to Waldrop, translated into vinegarmaking when his grandparents were young during the Prohibition years. To this day, Valdese is known for its wineries, and many families in the area grow their own grapes. “It
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BottLEd up: Scott Waldrop sells his artisan balsamic vinegar in refillable, corked bottles. Look for his products at the winter markets as the summer tailgate season winds down.
is not so much a family tradition, but it is a Waldensian tradition. I kind of started with that, with the wine culture,” Waldrop explains. And from that start, he began experimenting. Working at a friend’s winery outside of Valdese (he prefers not to disclose the facility’s name and exact location at this point), and using grapes grown on his family’s property and by friends, Waldrop, who up until three months ago was employed in the field of marketing and events promotion, now immerses himself full-time in the art of vinegar. The process begins with crushing the grapes using a hand-oper-
ated press to create what is called a “must” that’s heated to concentrate the sugars, then enters a twostage fermentation process. First it becomes wine as the yeast consumes sugars in the grapes and makes alcohol. Waldrop then adds acetobacters which consume the alcohol to yield acetic acid, or vinegar, and it all has to sit in oak casks without being disturbed for — wait for it — five and a half years. That’s right. Years. “The key, something I’ve learned from all this,” says Waldrop, “is patience.” Right now, Waldrop is selling a regular balsamic along with darkchocolate and raspberry-lime infusions. In the works is a batch made using chocolate from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge, and he plans to bring back a fig-vanilla flavor that had been very popular. Also, during the markets’ winter off-season, Waldrop says he will introduce a line of vinaigrettes, some of which are specifically designed as marinades for roasting or grilling.
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it is an area that “encourages fresh ideas, but also encourages doing things in a traditional way, in a way that honors the process.” For the foreseeable future, he plans to continue selling exclusively at farmers markets. This season Waldrop has been setting up shop at the West Asheville, Montford, Oakley and east Asheville markets. He hopes to soon get a slot at the Asheville City Market. Due to the amount of time it takes his vinegar to mature, scaling up for distribution will take several years. But he also feels that developing consumer awareness about his product through personally meeting and talking with people is vital to his business. And Waldrop feels fortunate that his business is located in Asheville. “Everyone here is an amateur chef these days,” he explains. “That is the root of the food movement in Asheville right now. None of that [farm-to-table restaurants etc.] would happen without a lot of people who are absolutely nuts about food. There’s an environment here that’s very nurturing of that.” X
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Waldrop likes to encourage those who buy his vinegar to experiment and think outside the bottle. “What most people think of for balsamic is salad dressing and dipping bread in it,” he says. “But there are hundreds of potential recipe applications for it.” He notes some especially memorable cupcakes topped with chocolatebalsamic ganache whipped up by Home is Where the Heart is Bakery owner Cheryl Robinson using his vinegar. Although he acknowledges the $15 price tag on his 8-ounce bottles ($10 for refills) may initially seem prohibitive to some, he says the flavors are extremely concentrated and a little lasts a long time. And he is finding that plenty of market shoppers are quite willing to pay for his product — especially after they try a sample and learn a little about the skill and care that goes into its production. “Asheville is different from so many places,” he says, because
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For well over a year, quirky and artistic downtown Marshall was without a full-service restaurant. The old stone building at 18 N. Main St. — which used to house Bacchus Bistro and Stone House Pizza — remained vacant from early 2012 until this summer, when Marshall’s culinary drought officially ended as Jaime and Deena Hernandez moved up from Baton Rouge to open Pork & Pie. “We chose Marshall because of the quaintness of the town,” says Jaime. “It was almost unfinished, which was neat to be part of. And the people — they’re really down to earth, and kind of ... weird, in a very cool way.” After a two-year stint as executive chef of Juban’s, a top Creole restaurant in Baton Rouge, and many years in oldschool Sicilian kitchens in Louisiana, Hernandez knows how to layer traditional flavors like an alchemist. At Pork & Pie, he’s bringing on the CreoleItalian fusion in its full glory. “The response has been great, especially as far as the food goes. There are a lot of spices and things that normally a chef from my [background] would take out of the food if they moved to a new area — because they have a fear of people’s palates. But I just kept it true. Everything that I do Creole — the gumbos, étouffées and other traditional foods — are done exactly the
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way I did them in Louisiana, and I think that’s the reason we’ve been so well-received.” For the Hernandezes, the venture is all about integrity: making sure the restaurant is a cultural and economic asset to the community while also striving to source ingredients as locally as possible. By the time he left Juban’s earlier this year, Jaime had the restaurant sourcing 70 percent of its food products from within a 125-mile radius. His aspirations are the same for Pork & Pie. Already, the restaurant’s gathered goat cheeses from Spinning Spider Creamery and Three Graces Dairy; corn grits straight from Blue Hill Farm; seasonal vegetables from High Gate Farms and Long Valley EcoBiotic Farm; pork and eggs from Dry Ridge Farm; and charcuterie items from Hickory Nut Gap. “It’s hard to break the mentality of ‘meat and potatoes’ that’s focused less on quality and more on quantity. What we concentrate on here is quality and integrity,” says Jaime. And surprisingly, though the Hernandezes have the artistic flair and high-quality ingredients that one could expect with fine dining, none of the entrees on Pork & Pie’s menu exceed $14. “We’re not trying to push anyone out. This is for the community,” he says. Though Jaime left the fierce-
ly competitive culinary world of Louisiana behind, Pork & Pie’s menu is evidence that landing in Marshall by no means mitigates his creativity. Items like the homemade lobster ravioli with moonshine cream and the seasonal wild-mushroom pappardelle fuse local mountain themes and ingredients onto a Creole template. “I believe in simplicity,” says Hernandez. “That’s the Italian way of doing things. But it’s integritydriven — the ingredients have to be really high quality.” “Simple” in this case is certainly not to be confused with bland or conventional; it’s more about limiting the ingredients to allow each to carry its own immaculate essence. In addition to the Creole/Italian entrees, there are an assortment of artisan pizzas to choose from, each of which has a unique blend of toppings — “but never more than five,” says Jaime. The “garden” pizza features roasted local vegetables, lavender, chevre and pesto. The “rooster” combines pickled corn, farm eggs, roasted sweet peppers and bacon on the pie. “We’ve got people coming from all over the place just by word of mouth. Locals come for sure, but also people passing through from Leicester, Burnsville, Tennessee — people with second homes here. It’s good for the town. And that’s my goal: to make Marshall more of a food destination.” X
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A HardLox life stage will feature Israeli dancing, performances by Temple Beth HaTephila members and local musical celebrity Billy Jonas, and, of course, klezmer music. For those not familiar with Jewish culture, there will be educational activities about the Torah, Jewish festivals and holidays and a how-to on writing your name in Hebrew. The festival does not rent booths to commercial businesses, but other vendors will be on hand selling Jewish-related items, and the participation of 14 area Jewish organizations will add to the festive atmosphere. Gillen says planners have even created at 250-footlong Jewish delicatessen in front of the Biltmore building to serve as the food court. “We try to create a thoroughly Jewish environment where you feel like you’re in a special place,” says Gillen.
Get your rugelach on at the HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival
For one day only, local residents can grab a real Coney Island knish without hopping a plane to New York City. Organizers of the HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival, to be held Oct. 20 in Pack Square, are shipping some of the traditional Eastern European dumplings down here from Long Island for guests to sample — along with more than 20 other Jewish delicacies that can be difficult or impossible to find in Western North Carolina. According to festival organizer Marty Gillen, members of the congregation of Asheville’s Beth HaTephila Temple and other volunteers will be cooking up a huge spread of homemade goodies for the crowd, including 40 gallons of chicken soup with 1,200 matzo balls, 150 apple cakes and several thousand rugelach, or Jewish pastries. The theme this year is “Gnosh Locally” and several local businesses will represent at the event. Gillen says a festival favorite every year is the chopped liver made by Eric Scheffer, owner of Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant on Merrimon Avenue. Scheffer makes the spread from his grandmother’s recipe, a closely guarded secret until now (see sidebar, “Grandma’s Chopped Liver”). The liver is served on bread or a bagel with red onion and tomato. City Bakery provides the rye for the pastrami and corned-beef sandwiches, as well as for Scheffer’s chopped liver. Carolina Mountain Bakery will offer black-and-white cookies as one of the dessert options. If chopped liver and pastrami seem less than appealing to the non-meat-eating set, Gillen says vegetarians will find plenty to gnosh on, including falafel, hummus, potato latkes and knish, cheese blitzes and noodle kugel. There will be a dedicated children’s area, and an entertainment
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RyE timEs: Sandwich selections at the upcoming HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival will include pastrami, corned beef, whitefish salad and chopped liver on City Bakery rye bread. Photo courtesy of Marty Gillen
For 10 years, Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian Restaurant owner Eric Scheffer has been making his grandmother’s chopped-liver recipe to be served up at the HardLox Festival. The recipe for the festival favorite has been a family secret, but this year Scheffer agreed to share it with Xpress readers: (serves 6) Chicken livers - 3 pounds Onions - 3 large Hard-boiled eggs - 4 Schmaltz (clarified chicken or goose fat) - 2 Tbs. (optional) Mayonnaise - 1 Tbs. (Scheffer prefers Hellman’s brand) Salt and pepper to taste Pan cook the livers then grind them semi-fine. Caramelize the onions with butter until just before they burn. Chop the eggs semi-fine, put all ingredients in a large bowl bowl and mix together for a semi-smooth, somewhat chunky consistency. Serve at room temperature.
Dining and vacation packages including private cooking and dinner parties with local chefs will be raffled off, with drawings held every hour during the festival. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20, with each ticket providing a chance to win one of the 10 packages. Raffle tickets are available before the event at the Beth HaTephila office on North Liberty Street. HardLox runs 11a.m.-4p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Pack Square. Admission is free. Food tickets will be for sale at the event. Visit hardlox.com for details or call 253-4911. X
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In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in an effort to raise money for Helpmate, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving women and children in Buncombe County, the Chocolate Fetish in downtown Asheville presents a simple and delicious notion: artisan high-heeled shoes crafted from milk and dark chocolate. All proceeds from the chocolate shoes, each accented with a purple ribbon, will benefit Helpmate. Established in 1978, the nonprofit provides emergency shelter for victims of violence, a 24-hour support hotline, counseling services, court advocacy, and preventative and educational information on domestic violence. According to Helpmate’s website, “nearly 1/3 of American women (31 percent) report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives.” Helpmate has worked to empower victims of domestic violence while striving to “eliminate abuse and
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soLE food: Proceeds from sales of special milk and dark-chocolate high-heeled shoes at the Chocolate Fetish this month benefit area victims of domestic violence.
fear.” As of June 30, 2013, it has served 1,869 clients and sheltered 96 women and 64 children. The Chocolate Fetish began its partnership with Helpmate in 2005. “We wanted to focus our charitable giving [on] one organization so that we could make a significant impact,” says Elizabeth Foley, general manager at Chocolate Fetish. “We choose Helpmate for a variety of reasons. It seemed like a good fit to work with an organization that focused mostly on women, since the majority of our customers are women. We also wanted to work with an organization that was local, so we could keep the money in our local
The Chocolate Fetish does a tasty take on high heels to benefit Helpmate
economy. [We also chose] Helpmate because our owner Sue [Foley] has volunteered with similar organizations throughout her life and wanted to continue contributing to this cause. In the last couple years, this cause has become particularly personal for Sue and I, as we have both known people that have used Helpmate’s services, including one former employee.” In addition to the October highheel special, the Chocolate Fetish offers a “Helpmate Box” available throughout the year; all proceeds go directly to Helpmate. Staffers also participate in a gift exchange for women and children at Helpmate’s crisis shelter. “We’re always thinking of ways we can give back to our community,” says Elizabeth, “and since we work with Helpmate year-round it was a natural progression to donate the proceeds from the shoes to Helpmate.” This month, supporting an invaluable community nonprofit never tasted so sweet. X
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This month’s LEAF marks the 37th festival over the course of nearly two decades. Through those years, the biannual Black Mountainbased music and arts weekend, held each May and October, has racked up its fair share of milestones and commendations. This year, festivals. com named Spring LEAF "Greatest Event of The Day." There’s more to the fête than great bands. The LEAF, formerly Lake Eden Arts Festival, has a mission of “connecting local and global cultures [and] creating community through music and arts.” These aims are achieved, in part, through educational outreach and empowerment programs such as LEAF in Schools and Streets (Mickey Hart held a kids drumming workshop for LSS in 2012) and LEAF International, which launched International Haiti with Prosjekt Haiti and Boukman Eksperyans in Port-au-Prince this year. So, the festival has to be the soundtrack to not just a familyfriendly gala, but to an important
whaT: LEAF whERE: Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain theleaf.org. whEn: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 17-20 Tickets sold in advance only. $159 adult/$134 youth weekend pass, $106/$94 community pass, $47/$38 Friday or Sunday only, $57/$50 Saturday. Parking is $5.
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RighT TimE, RighT plaCE: Dr. John closes out LEAF with a Sunday afternoon performance.
social objective as well. How do you book that kind of lineup? Billy Jack Sinkovic, the festival’s departing performing arts director, has spent the last several years concocting exactly that kind of alchemy. It is, of course, a group effort that includes a committee as well as LEAF staffers. Executive director and founder Jennifer Pickering “wants the rootsy-roots bands,” says Sinkovic. “I want the ‘who’s doing something new and exciting’ bands. It’s made for a lot
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of interesting discussions.” A lot of booking takes place each January at APAP/NYC, a global performing-arts conference. “There are agents and talent buyers from all over the country, and we do meetings every 15 minutes for eight hours a day,” says Sinkovic. Band availability and “fortuitous routing” are key but, more importantly, “agents have to understand that LEAF is not just another festival on the circuit.” Sinkovic says that while a tal-
ent buyer like AC Entertainment is tasked with booking the newest and hottest acts, a LEAF music booker is concerned with selling both tickets and the festival’s overall mission. Happily, “there are people who want to play LEAF just because it’s LEAF,” says Sinkovic. Like DJ and producer King Britt, whose team reached out to the festival and cut an affordable deal for the highly regarded artist to perform. (He’ll even DJ the staff party.) Other artists, like Rising Appalachia and Abigail Washburn, are ardent LEAF supporters and return regularly. Masankho Banda, a drummer, spiritual healer and peace builder from Malawi, does a LEAF residency each fall. “Being a music booker for a festival is some people’s dream job,” says Sinkovic. “You work your way up to it. And I just landed in it.” He was a volunteer, pouring beer, when it was suggested he try for the performing-arts director position. Sinkovic thinks it was his enthusiasm for craft brew that helped. That, and his passion for live music — a subject he says he spends every waking hour talking about. That music, beer and festivals go together is pretty much the trifecta of awesomeness for Sinkovic. (He’ll leave the position after this festival for new opportunities, but with mixed emotions.) But even living and breathing music 24/7 doesn’t cover the breadth of LEAF’s potential roster. “My musical taste and understanding and knowledge base has expanded so much,” says Sinkovic. Years ago, LEAF booked according to a checklist of musical genres, from American folk to various world traditions. “As music and performing arts continue to evolve, and as the world becomes more connected to technology, that’s changed a lot,” says Sinkovic. Today, bands like Delhi to Dublin provide multi- and cross-cultural experiences in a single performance. And then there’s contra dancing. The popular caller-led dances have been an integral part of LEAF since its early days. And while there are plenty of other contra events around town, LEAF is likely the only example of a contra-dance weekend rolled into
The Appalachian-meets-world music duo are LEAF fan-favorites and play their first Lakeside show this season. Friday, 9:30-10:45 p.m., Eden Hall; Sunday, 12:15-1:30 p.m., Lakeside.
LEAF highlights Find the full weekend schedule at theleaf.org. Here are a few not-to-be missed acts:
king Britt — The DJ and producer has toured with the likes of The Digable Planets and Sade. He’s won the Pew Fellowship in the Arts and owns his own Saturn Never Sleeps label. He’ll perform at LEAF and then hang around the area for Mountain Oasis the following weekend. Friday late-night (Saturday), 1-3 a.m., Eden Hall.
dr. john & the nite trippers — New Orleans-based Dr. John has been putting his unique spin on Voodoo-laced funk since the late ‘60s, with songs like “Right Place Wrong Time” and “Gilded Splinters.” This year, he won a Grammy for best blues album, received an honorary degree from Tulane University and (not least) plays LEAF. Sunday, 4:15-5:45 p.m., Lakeside.
Zap to it: Zap Mama is one of a number of artists making a return visit to LEAF.
a non-dance-specific event. Many dancers, says Sinkovic, buy tickets to LEAF and never leave Brookside (where dances are held). “A few fests back, we introduced the latenight techno contra,” says the performing arts-director. That’s an example of how the dance form has not only survived but evolved and grown to include a younger crowd. And booking an in-demand contra dance band? Plan for two years’ lead time. So, music, dance and arts (and vendors, food and beer) all play major roles in LEAF, but so does the space itself at Camp Rockmont, around Lake Eden. “There are people who have camped in the exact
same spot for years,” says Sinkovic. Friends meet up there. Families hang out together. Teenagers spend time with their parents. In fact, that’s why there’s a LEAF-plus ticket: It allows Thursday afternoon entry for diehard campers. There’s programming, too, for those early arrivals. “I’ve tried to make Thursday night more of a local thing,” says Sinkovic. Sure, day passes are available for locals who want to sleep in their own beds. But camping, insists Sinkovic, is about more than just the convenience of being able to run back to your tent for a change of socks or a nap: “It keeps you in the magic of everything that’s going on.” X
the Bluebrass project — It’s been a minute (or most of a decade) since members of WNC bluegrassy outfits (Acoustic Syndicate, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Woody Wood, Jason Krekel) teamed up with New Orleans brassy outfits (Dirty Dozen, ReBirth Brass Band) to record a number of fantastic mashups. New album The Same Pocket Vol. 3: The Maple Leaf Sessions is now out. Friday, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Eden Hall.
Zap mama — A repeat LEAF act, Zap Mama, led by Marie Daulne, crafts a heady blend of hip-hop, nusoul, jazz and pop. The sound is every bit as exotic as Daulne’s own BelgianCongolese makeup. Saturday, 10:30 p.m.-midnight, Lakeside. acoustic syndicate — The local roots-Americana outfit just released Rooftop Garden, the band’s first album in eight years. Their LEAF performance doubles as their release party. Friday, 8:30-10 p.m., Lakeside.
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Learning from mistakes Veteran indie rockers Lee Ranaldo and Built to Spill aren’t playing it safe
For all of its charms, the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother doesn’t excel when it comes to music references. Ted Mosby, the protagonist searching for his true love, is ostensibly an indie-rock fan, but through nine seasons, all the audience knows of his taste is that he digs a girl who can play bass — like Kim Gordon or Kim Deal, pretty much “any Kim from any cool band.” But in an episode last season, he dropped some wisdom that applies to his assumed rock heroes. He’s talking to a former love, encouraging her to go after a man that she’s already made a fool of herself pursuing. “A word in defense of making an ass of yourself,” he muses: “It’s underrated.” He’s speaking of how chasing her led to their friendship, but the lesson extends to music: Sometimes you have to fail to find a new way to succeed. This is particularly true for the aging bands left over from indie rock’s famed early days of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Bands like Sonic Youth and Built to Spill excelled at complicating tired rock techniques with tones that melted and scraped. Riffs exploded into avalanches of concussive sound. Delicate plucks rippled through watery reverb. Their initial
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oLd dogs, nEw tRicks: Lee Ranaldo (pictured at left), formerly of Sonic Youth, and Built to Spill roll into Asheville Oct. 23. Although no longer basking in the glory of their indie-rock heyday, both acts are again producing thrilling material.
impact was derived — at least in part — by defying expectations. This week, Lee Ranaldo, one of Sonic Youth’s two legendary guitarists, and Built to Spill roll through Asheville. In the years since their initial heydays, both have taken risks — some that worked out, others that failed mightily. But those missteps paid off in the end. Both acts are again producing thrilling material. Ranaldo has long been known for his musical restlessness. For three decades, Sonic Youth have excavated oft-ignored corners of rock ‘n’ roll. They shade their tamer fare with unconventional tunings and coarse distortion. Their limited-run oddities take fulllength excursions into the space between feral noise and freest jazz. On his own, Ranaldo has produced a litany of fractured sound collages and bizarre field recordings. Last year’s Between the Times and the Tides altered course, plac-
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ing Ranaldo front and center as singer and songwriter. He assembled collaborators including Wilco’s Nels Cline and jazz keyboardist John Medeski, spinning traditional rock sounds into hypnotic wisps: Crazy Horse expanses fade like mirages into layers of swirling distortion. Plucky pop à la The Byrds gets a supercharged slacker jolt. It all sounds great, but Ranaldo, a published poet with a touch for complex sentiments, mostly flubs his attempt at more direct songwriting. Take “Stranded,” a limp ballad that relies on a series of increasingly cloying couplets. “I have come here for your heart,” he mumbles. “Tell me, what’s a good place to start?” “The album is more interesting sonically in the tension between questing guitars and straightforward song structures than it is in terms of lyrics,” Killian Fox noted in his review for The Observer, adding that the songs “aim to be down to earth but end up middle of the road.”
But the exercise wasn’t without value. Last Night on Earth, Ranaldo’s new LP, was created with the Dust, the ace backing band he rallied to tour his previous effort. Establishing a spirited groove on the road, they entered the studio. The music is consistently more engaging, using those same folk-rock meditations and purposeful pop melodies as the launching point for rich firestorms of intricate shredding. Ranaldo’s words are also more assured. On opener “Lecce, Leaving,” he explores the unending struggle to accept mortality. He offers poignant images, wrapping them up in a profoundly simple chorus: “I caught you dreaming,” Ranaldo cries, “waiting on the light of the day.” Now, that’s more like it. Built to Spill went through a different transition a few years back. With 2006’s You In Reverse, their riffbending intensity reached a new peak. The results were occasionally staggering — “Goin’ Against Your Mind” is an eight-minute marvel of sleek tonal shifts and escalating momentum — but the vocals and the melodies were often overshadowed by the distorted pyrotechnics. Then 2009’s There Is No Enemy erased these shortcomings, decking a series of punchy rock singles and glistening ballads with moments of unrepentant amplifier worship. The song “Pat” zooms headlong with a relentless punk pace, harnessing bulky distortion for unexpected heft. It’s swift and enormous. Ranaldo is 57. Built to Spill is led by Doug Martsch, who will be 44 by the end of 2013. Their rock ‘n’ roll youth is behind them, but they’re not about to play it safe. They’ve failed and will likely do so a few more times before they’re done. But that’s cool, so long as there’s a new triumph to redeem them. X
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A dance for decent women Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre shows the struggle and courage of Mexican prostitutes
In the 35 years that Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre has operated in Asheville, it has earned a reputation for producing complex and thought-provoking work. Lead by artistic director Susan Collard and co-director Giles Collard, the company is drawn to dark subject matter, probing the complexity and dilemmas of the human world through modern dance and performance art. In keeping with its commitment to producing provocative work,
who: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre presents The Decent Women of Calle 58 whERE: The BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. acdt.org whEn: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20, at 8 p.m. $15 in advance/$17 at the door.
the company will present The Decent Women of Calle 58, a performance that strives to recreate the struggles and courage of Mexican women working as prostitutes in the Yucatán, a state in southeastern Mexico. Calle 58, which made its first Asheville appearance in June, takes the stage once again at the BeBe Theatre on Oct. 18-20. The production will then return to the Yucatán, where it will be performed in three cities this December, including Valladolid, Asheville’s sister city.
“I went to the MACAY, a contemporary art museum in Merida [Yucatán’s capital], and there was an exhibit called Calle 58,” says Susan, recalling the inspiration behind the company’s latest production. “I really studied the exhibit,” she says. Susan describes the show as a collection of illustrations featuring sexo servidoras, accompanied by personal accounts of their lives and work. “I broke down in tears after I left the museum,” says Susan. She spoke with the exhibit creator, Christian Rasmussen, a Danish social anthropologist who lived in Mexico for 30 years. “I said to Christian, ‘I love your exhibit, I was really moved, but you know, something is really missing,’” recalls Susan. “I said, ‘It’s missing music and dance. I just feel like these women’s stories need to be interpreted differently, especially for those [who] don’t know the language, since this is such a universal issue.’” And thus their work began. With a small company of performing artists, including dancers Jaime Scott McDowell, Sharon Cooper, Kala Hildebrand, Megan Jackson, Sara Keller, Jenni Cockrell, CoCo Palmer Dolce, Alexis Miller and Raj BowersRacine, ACDT set out on a mission: To speak for those whose voices are rarely heard. “One of the important messages I wanted to portray was that these are really good women who are actually forced to do this work because it’s the only way they can survive, and help their families survive,” says Susan. “I thought of myself, because I was a single mother: ‘What if I couldn’t make a living for my children? ... Would I have done prostitution to survive?’” For Giles, the experience of translating the original stories of the Women of Calle 58 was humbling. “While studying and translating the interviews, for the dancers to read, I kept breaking down [and found that] I real-
haRd knock LifE: “One of the important messages I wanted to portray was that these are really good women who are actually forced to do this work because it’s the only way they can survive, and help their families survive,” says ACDT’s artistic director Susan Giles of the upcoming performance. Photo courtesy of ACDT
ly identified with these women. [During our] first performance in Mexico, we had sex servers come to see the show. They were regular women, just normal people. Meeting them has had major repercussions on my life here in Asheville. I am a lot more open to all people. I realize that everyone has a situation, a life. These women are like you, and it’s easy to forget that.” Giles continues, “The law in the Yucatán is that pimps are illegal and brothels are illegal, but the state doesn’t feel they have
the right to tell someone that they can’t sell their body to put food on the table.” As a guest artist in Calle 58 during the June performance, I have to admit that this is an affecting and powerful production. Audience members left in tears, moved by the stories of the young women who sold their bodies to support their families. Yes, the subject is uncomfortable for many, but the reality remains: Women across the world are forced to sell themselves everyday. Shouldn’t their stories be told? X
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Art rock with extra art Weird Hot sets the stage for maximum power
“Nobody who sees us isn’t entertained,” says Shawn Kilroy, frontman for Philadelphia rock outfit Weird Hot. The band was a long time in the making, partly because Kilroy also stays busy as a visual artist, filmmaker and actor. And partly because it took the group’s hometown music scene awhile to catch up. Kilroy, a native of Philadelphia, remembers growing up in a neigh-
who: Weird Hot with The Night Trotters whERE: Jack of the Wood, jackofthewood.com. whEn: Friday, Oct. 18, at 9 p.m. $6.
borhood “with like five punk rockers. Now there are hundred of thousands of freaks. Philly nightlife has exploded.” But before the influx of youth culture into Philadelphia (which is close to New York City, without the
astronomical cost of living), Kilroy says the music scene was basic, with nothing considered too flamboyant or fun. These days, there are bands called Far-Out Fangtooth (avantgarde) and Sweatheart (rock-plusperformance art). And Weird Hot, which plays regularly at Fishtown staple (and rumored Kate Moss hangout) Johnny Brendas, and hosts “Weird Hot Wednesdays” at another bar. Worth noting: Kilroy’s collective takes its name not from a backhanded compliment but from a comment about warm stage lighting. (Also worth noting: There’s a local connection. Bassist Justin Hallman is a Warren Wilson College alum, one reason the band is so excited for its Asheville show this week. Opening act The Night Trotters features WWC grads Will Chatham and Charley Brophey.) “I think it was just getting out there and having fun and being honest about the kind of music I wanted to make and the kind of presentation I wanted to bring,” says Kilroy. “It turned out that people connected with it. Coincidentally, it happened at the same time that bands like Cream Circus were getting up on stage in Philadelphia in 10-inch platform heels.” The frontman won’t be donning platforms himself: “Our sound is more new wave and disco and punk
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than it is glam rock,” he says. “But from a visual standpoint we create something that you’d want to look at. I’ve got two gorgeous ladies who stand on either side of me, and the whole band is built around what we’re singing.” The group is also organized around astrological charts. Rumor has it, all six of the musician’s sun signs are compatible. “Once we saw the results, the world made sense,” Kilroy quips. “We even set up the stage for maximum power.” It’s likely the band’s real power comes from its members’ commitment, both to the project and to one another. “By this age, our late 20s, a lot of people have bailed on this lifestyle,” says Hallman (who’s actually in his late 30s). “But we’re always in touch with each other. It’s essential, especially if you’re not getting paid, that you really like each other.”
With a third album, to be titled The Rodeo, in the works, all six musicians are also involved with other creative pursuits: Hallman is a stay-at-home dad and is working on a film score, vocalist Carrie Share is an actress and fellow singer Jenny Prescott is a gardener. Guitarist and synth player Joe Boyle repairs amps (“Which is not so much an art as a craft,” according to Kilroy) and drummer Marc Sonstein runs a bar and restaurant. “I think it’s all interconnected,” says the frontman, who also writes partial screenplays and does standup comedy. “But those are just things that I do. Music, to me, is the main focus.” Art, in its many forms, runs like a current through the band’s charged makeup. On Facebook, Weird Hot’s genre is listed as “dance to your doom.” The term art rock gets tossed around a lot, too. A conversation with Kilroy and Hallman revealed that the label means different things to different people: anything from Talking Heads to Love and Rockets side project The Bubblemen to Pink Floyd and Arcade Fire. “We’re influenced as much by Earth, Wind & Fire as we are by Ziggy Stardust,” says Kilroy. “We do a couple of slow numbers, but it’s mostly a dance situation.” X
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It would seem that shipping containers are becoming a staple in the River Arts District. The Lego-like, steel behemoths, often temporary, are finding permanency in the neighborhood — for extra square-footage, storage and even forthcoming restaurants. Fortunately, they’ve also become a canvas to reflect RAD’s creative pulse. Randy Shull, who co-owns Pink Dog Creative with his wife Hedy Fischer, recently stacked a pair across from his Depot Street locale. Shull commissioned Asheville arts veteran and RAD staple Melissa Terrezza to paint them after seeing, of all things, a T-shirt that she was wearing. The shirt’s screen-printed image was one of her own creations. Like the mural, it shows a helmeted figure perched atop a motorcycle aiming a small, toyish handgun. It’s that gun, though, that has made a big difference in the mural’s creation and reception. “It was a powerful image,” says Shull. “I thought it would be great on a large scale.” Terrezza painted the mural on the side of the containers with the help of a small crew of area artists. The mural is a first for Terrezza, but the imagery may seem familiar for those who know her work. The figure is part of a larger thematic body that explores U.S. environmental policies and ethics in the aftermath of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The gun-wielding cyclist first began appearing on her 2-foot clay tiles, alongside images of sludge, oil rigs and oil-drenched pelicans, egrets and other wildlife. Her work compels viewers to question the impact and consequences of their own resource use. In each appearance, the figure, modeled after Terrezza’s silhou-
ette, is in some form of battle. “It’s kind of a superhero alter ego,” says Terrezza, “one that’s fighting off the oil companies.” Since painting the mural, that focus has turned from political and environmental concerns to those of neighborhood politics. The work has spurred critical reactions from RAD artists and denizens who believe it’s unsavory and culturally insensitive. According to Terrezza, some of those comments, privately communicated to her, see the mural as dismissive or making light of recent mass shootings. Others warned of the work’s potential harm to the neighborhood’s reputation. Terrezza attributes at least part of the critical response, distaste even, to the RAD’s continuously evolving identity. Simply put, 10 years ago — before the street lights and freshly paved sidewalks, and prior to recent high-profile shootings — the mural may not have seemed as controversial. Or at least, not with regard to damaging the neighborhood’s image, which has improved over the years. Anyone living or working in the RAD a decade or more ago will probably admit that it wasn’t the safest part of town. For Terrezza, that sense of caution also comes from overexposure to the 24-hour news cycle and underexposure to the arts as a communicative device. “That [exposure] makes people hesitant,” she says. “It instills fear.” That fear, she says, has the power to diminish artistic integrity. It’s a literal fear of weaponry that’s translated to a literal fear of artistic intent. Terrezza explains that while people have become conditioned to violent news images, bold headlines and looped video broadcasts, they are not used to artwork conveying similar themes. “People see these things on TV all the time,” Terrezza says, “but when they see it on a mural, feathers get ruffled.” The RAD community has long encouraged such unhampered and socially engaging artworks. And it’s thought-provoking works like Terrezza’s that have been paramount to the district’s development as a contemporary arts center. Shull hopes to continue to use
aRt with a Bang: Artist Melissa Terrezza stands in front of her new mural in the River Arts District. The picture of a gun-toting motorcyclist has attracted a few critical comments from fellow RAD artists. “It’s kind of a superhero alter ego,” explains Terrezza, “one that’s fighting off the oil companies.” Photo by Max Cooper
these containers-turned-canvases for evocative public discourse. He says artists should be tasked with interpreting the current social landscape and fostering public dialogue. “I believe that’s part of our role in the community,” he says. That could mean works about
health care or U.S. involvement in the Syrian conflict. But in this case, Shull says, it’s guns. “Guns have become so much a part of the fabric of the culture,” he says. “It’s a conversation we’re in the middle of, and it’s important for the artist to have a venue for that dialogue.” X
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Local indie-rockers Comet West (Samuel Robbins, Shane Bennet, Nick Rodriguez and Britt Benson-Greer) are set to release their new EP, Weaker Things. The six tracks range from the ardent “Strong Gust,” on which Robbins pushes his vocals to their ragged edge, to “Busy Work,” with its intricate percussion and jangling layers of guitars. (Look for a review at mountainx.com.) The band came together just last year out of previous project Elkmont Place. They recently celebrated their anniversary with this Facebook post: “Thanks to all the people who have come to shows, downloaded songs, shot videos for us, helped us record or supported us in any other way. It really means a lot.” Weaker Things launches at The Mill Room on Friday, Oct. 18. Onawa and Total War also perform. 9 p.m., $7/$5. ashevillemillroom.com.
Motown soul, ‘60s girl-group harmonies and Canadian indie-pop all meet in Chic Gamine. The powerhouse ensemble, from Winnipeg, has opened for Smokey Robinson and shared a stage with Mavis Staples. They won a Juno award for their 2009 self-titled debut and played the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games. If that’s not an impressive enough list of accolades, WNC-based singer-songwriter Kellin Watson is also a fan: “They are truly one of my all-time favorite groups, and I am very picky,” she says in an email. Chic Gamine’s third studio album, Closer, was released earlier this year. In support of that effort, the band makes its inaugural North Carolina tour. They’ll perform at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, Oct. 18. 8 p.m., $30/$25/$15. dwtheatre.com. Photo by Edgar Martin
Tommy Hays Local author Tommy Hays, known for adult fiction Sam’s Crossing, In the Family Way and The Pleasure Was Mine, just published his first youngadult novel. The new book, What I Came to Tell You, is set in Asheville. It’s the lovingly wrought tale of Grover, who recently lost his mother. While dealing with his own sadness, Grover must also try to relate to his grieving family. But help comes from unexpected places — in the form of Grover’s artwork, a kind family friend and a strange but charming new kid in the neighborhood. Though YA literature is a departure for Hays, his previous novels explored family, loss and young people dealing with emotional hardships. He’ll read and sign copies of What I Came to Tell You at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Oct. 20. 3 p.m., free. malaprops.com. Photo by Michael Mauney
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Home Movie Day “Your home movies are probably a lot more interesting than you remember,” insists a press release for the 11th annual Home Movie Day, a worldwide event. It originated as “a means to promote the preservation of amateur films” with two dozen locations across the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Japan. Since its inception, Home Movie Day has added locations each year, inviting the public to search attics and basements for those long-forgotten Super 8 and VHS films. “Bring them to Home Movie Day, where trained event staff can assess their condition and project them on the big screen,” say organizers. 8mm, 16mm, VHS-C and miniDV formats will also be screened. Held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Wall Street Coffee House (62 Wall St.) from 2-4 p.m. Free. homemovieday.com. Image courtesy of Home Movie Day
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Town Pump Linda Mitchell (jazz), 9pm
5 Walnut Wine Bar Michael John Jazz, 5pm Juan Benevides Trio (flamenco, Latin), 8pm
Trailhead Restaurant and Bar Zydeco jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues WestSound Review (R&B, soul, dance), 8:30pm
Altamont Brewing Company Hip Shot (jazz), 8pm
Vincenzo's Bistro Ginny McAfee (piano, vocals), 7pm
Asheville Music Hall DJ Vadim & Nico Luminous, 10pm
Water'n Hole Karaoke, 10pm
Barley's Taproom Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm
White Horse Rural Academy Theater, 7:30pm
Black Mountain Ale House Bluegrass jam, 9pm
Yacht Club Kamakazi karaoke (no control over song choice), 9pm
Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub Open mic, 7pm
Zuma Coffee Bluegrass jam w/ Bobby Hicks, 7pm
Club Hairspray Requests w/ DJ Ace of Spade, 8pm Cork & Keg Irish jam session, 7pm
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Emerald Lounge Blues jam w/ Riyen Roots, 8pm
5 Walnut Wine Bar What It Is (rock, funk), 10pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Cecil Bothwell birthday bash w/ David LaMotte & BJ Liederman, 7pm Isis Restaurant and Music Hall Live music on the patio, 6pm Vinyl night, 9pm Jack of the Wood Pub Old-time jam, 5pm Lobster Trap Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet, electronics), 7pm Metrosphere Open mic, 9pm Odditorium Goner w/ Holy Spirit Revival & Ryan Sheffield (acoustic), 9pm Olive or Twist Swing lessons, 7pm 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8pm
Altamont Brewing Company Stevie Lee Combs (singer-songwriter), 9pm
Old and new: Self-described “folkestral” outfit Hey Marseilles specializes in lush, pop-friendly ballads with soaring string sections, old-world accordion, delicate keys, dueling horns and narrative tales of longing for and finding home. Yet, despite its sprawling orchestral arrangements, The Seattle-based six-piece fits comfortably in the modern indie folk scene. Hey Marseilles plays The Grey Eagle on Friday, Oct. 18.
Karaoke, 9:30pm Timo's House Blues night, 9pm Trailhead Restaurant and Bar Kevin Scanlon's old-time jam, 6:30pm
Pisgah Brewing Company Cary Fridley & Down South (Americana, country), 6pm
Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues Wednesday night jazz w/ Micah Thomas, Steve Davidowski & James Simmons, 8:30pm
Straightaway Cafe Circus Mutt (world, roots, rock), 6pm TallGary's Cantina Open mic & jam, 7pm The Phoenix Jazz night, 8pm The Social
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Bywater Bobby Miller & the Virginia Daredevils (bluegrass), 9pm Club Eleven on Grove DJ Jam (old-school hip-hop, R&B, funk), 9pm Cork & Keg Red Hot Sugar Babies (jazz), 8:30pm Double Crown Hootenanny w/ DJ Greg Cartwright, 9pm Dugout Hands Down (rock), 9pm
Vincenzo's Bistro Aaron Luka (piano, vocals), 7pm
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall Scott Miller & Rayna Gellert (roots), 8pm
White Horse Cat Matlock CD release, 7:30pm
Jack of Hearts Pub Old-time jam, 7pm
Emerald Lounge The Catch Fire (indie rock) w/ Ponderosa & Jerry Castle & the Arrivals, 9pm
Yacht Club Open jam w/ Justin Brophy of the Go Devils, 9pm
Jack of the Wood Pub Bluegrass jam, 7pm
French Broad Brewery Tasting Room The Low Counts (rock, Americana), 6pm
Zuma Coffee Open mic w/ Greg & Lucretia Speas, 6pm
Lobster Trap Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm
Green Room Cafe Dave Desmelik (Americana), 6:30pm
Metrosphere Turn up Thursdays (reggae, dancehall), 10pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Hey Marseilles (orchestral pop) w/ Apache Relay, 9pm
Odditorium Collaboration With Sounds w/ Andre Cholmondeley's Option Anxiety & Beardz of Beez (experimental), 9pm
Highland Brewing Company Bobby Miller & the Virginia Daredevils (bluegrass), 6pm
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One Stop Deli & Bar Brown Bag Songwriting Competition, 6:30pm
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Bywater Game night, 8pm
Scandals Nightclub Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am
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Southern Appalachian Brewery Robin Tolleson Trio (funk, jazz), 7pm
Millroom Comet West (indie rock) CD release w/ Onawa & Total War, 9:30pm
TallGary's Cantina Rock and roll showcase, 9:30pm
Monte Vista Hotel Blue Moon (jazz, country, rock), 6pm
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DJ Ra Mac, 8pm cork & keg Open mic, 2-6pm DouBle croWn Soul gospel Sunday w/ DJ Sweet Daddy Swamee, 6pm Karaoke w/ KJ JD, 10pm emerAlD lounge Wild Belle (indie pop) w/ Snowmine, 9pm grove pArk inn greAt hAll Two Guitars (classical), 10am-noon isis restAurAnt AnD music hAll Upstairs: Honey (jazz), 6pm Main stage: Eric Falcon (jazz), 8pm JAck oF the WooD puB Irish session, 3pm loBster trAp Leo Johnson (hot club jazz), 7-9pm
loBster trAp Chuck Beattie Band (jazz), 7pm
TAVERN
millroom Freak show w/ Olf, DJ Gon, Jer Ber, Selector Cleofus & more, 9:30pm
DOWNTOWN ON THE PARK
o.henry's/tug Halloween party w/ DJ Rasa & Josh Hughey (house), 10pm
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oDDitorium Gutterfest II (rock), 9pm
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olive or tWist Ruby Mayfield Band (rock, Motown), 8:30pm one stop Deli & BAr Bluegrass brunch w/ Grits & Soul, 11am The Deadly Gentlemen (folk, "grasscore"), 10pm
THU. 10/17
Aaron LaFalce (acoustic rock)
oneFiFtyone BoutiQue BAr Jeremy Indelicato (acoustic rock), 7pm
FRI. 10/18
orAnge peel TCW Wrestling w/ Albert Adams & Sex Knuckle, 8pm
DJ MoTo
pAck's tAvern 96.5 House Band (rock, hits), 9pm
(dance, pop hits)
purple onion cAFe The Bad Popes (Americana), 8pm
SAT. 10/19
root BAr no. 1 Canine cancer benefit w/ live music, 3pm Jeff Thompson (soul, folk), 9:30pm
“The Mix” 96.5 House Band
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(rock, classic hits)
FRI•OCTOBER 25 Mike Farris
SAT. 10/26
HALLOWEEN COSTUME BASH
“AN EXTRORDINARY SOULFUL VOICE WITH A RANGE, TALENT AND EMOTIONS THAT MAKE HIM SEEM POSSESSED.” 8PM • $1
3 Floors, 3 Bars, Great Music & Cash Prizes!
Vinyl Brothers Big Band 8:30pm-12am (Century Room)
DJ MoTo
10pm-2am (South Bar) CASH PRIZES for best costumes! $5 Cover Must enter contest by 10:30pm. winners announced at 11pm
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smokey's AFter DArk Karaoke, 10pm southern AppAlAchiAn BreWery Taylor Moore Band (Americana, rock), 8pm strAightAWAy cAFe Sherry Lynn & Mountain Friends (folk, country), 6pm tAllgAry's cAntinA Carolina Rex (rock, blues, funk), 9:30pm the phoenix Howie Johnson Trio (rock, jam), 9pm the sociAl Karaoke, 9:30pm toWn pump Tater & Traveling Family Circus (rock), 9pm tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues Lyric (soul, funk, pop), 10pm vincenZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm Westville puB Molly Sue Gonzalez & Horus (rockabilly), 10pm
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scAnDAls nightcluB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am
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White horse Amici Music (classical), 7:30pm
sunDAy, oct. 20
monte vistA hotel Daniel Keller (jazz guitar), 11am oDDitorium Little War Twins w/ Hot Mess Monster, Peeple Watchin & Bad Fog (punk), 9pm olive or tWist Salsa lesson, 7pm DJ dance party (swing, Latin, shag), 8pm one stop Deli & BAr Bluegrass brunch w/ The Pond Brothers, 11am orAnge peel The Wood Brothers (folk, blues, R&B) w/ Chris Kasper & Wolf Hampich, 8pm scAnDAls nightcluB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am southern AppAlAchiAn BreWery Live music, 5pm strAightAWAy cAFe Dan Seward (acoustic), 6pm tAllgAry's cAntinA Sunday Drum Day, 7pm the sociAl '80s vinyl night, 8pm vincenZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm White horse The Belfast Boys (Irish), 7:30pm
monDAy, oct. 21 5 WAlnut Wine BAr Hank West & the Smokin Hots (hot jazz), 8pm ByWAter Open mic w/ Taylor Martin, 9pm emerAlD lounge Vinyl night w/ DJ Ra Mak, 9pm JAck oF the WooD puB Rusty Bell (roots rock, folk), 9pm loBster trAp Tim Marsh (electric guitar), 7pm oDDitorium Bingo, 9pm orAnge peel Vieux Farka Toure ("educational informance"), 11am The Head & the Heart (indie folk) w/ Thao & the Get Down Stay Down & Quiet Life, 9pm oskAr Blues BreWery Old-time jam, 6-8pm sly grog lounge Trivia night, 7pm the phoenix Jeff Sipe & friends (jazz fusion), 8pm tiger mountAin thirst pArlour Honky-tonk (classic country & rockabilly) w/ DJ Lorruh, David Wayne Gay & Brody Douglas Hunt, 10pm
5 WAlnut Wine BAr Mande Foly (African rhythm, jazz), 7pm
timo's house Open jam, 9pm
Blue mountAin piZZA & BreW puB Larry Dolamore (acoustic), 7pm
tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues Karaoke w/ DJ Bruce, 10pm
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MON TUES misty mountain hop: Local hip-hop duo Crazyhorse and Colston flavors its style with the disparate sounds of other Asheville acts and keeps its message positive, “fighting against a culture of disrespect and superficiality that has become increasingly popular and acceptable in our modern era of music,” according to its bio. Catch the alternative MCs at Emerald Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm WAter'n hole Open mic, 9pm Westville puB Trivia night, 8pm ZumA coFFee Blues & BBQ w/ Steve Davidowski & friends, 7pm
tuesDAy, oct. 22
mArket plAce The Rat Alley Cats (jazz), 7-10pm oDDitorium Comedy open mic w/ Tom Peters, 9pm
orAnge peel Saint Vitus (doom metal) w/ Zoroaster, The Hookers & Bloody Hammers, 7:30pm
cluB eleven on grove Swing lessons, 6:30 & 7:30pm Tango lessons, 7pm Dance, 8:30pm
the mothlight Crocodiles (noise pop, indie) w/ Royal Bangs & The Shine Brothers, 9pm the phoenix Rocky Lindsley (rock, covers), 8pm timo's house Open mic variety show, 9pm tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues DJ Audio, 9pm
cluB hAirsprAy Trivia night, 8pm
vincenZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm
cluB remix DJ party w/ open requests, 9pm
Westville puB Blues jam, 10pm
cork & keg Tom Pittman (honky-tonk), 5:30pm
White horse Irish sessions, 6:30pm Open mic, 8:45pm
creeksiDe tAphouse Bluegrass jam, 7pm emerAlD lounge Crazyhorse & Colston (hip-hop) w/ Brody & Choch, Shinobi Ninja & Noctuo, 9pm
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loBster trAp Jay Brown (Americana, folk), 7-9pm
AltAmont BreWing compAny Open mic, 8pm
Blue mountAin piZZA & BreW puB Mark Bumgarner (Southern Americana), 7pm
Shrimp ‘n Grits • $3.50 RUM DRINKS
JAck oF the WooD puB Wesley Hartley & the Traveling Trees ("quarter-horse-shoegaze," indie folk), 9pm
one stop Deli & BAr Two for Tuesday feat. Full Service & AlyCat, 8pm
Asheville music hAll Funk jam, 11pm
BLUES JAM with Westville Allstars
isis restAurAnt AnD music hAll Bluegrass sessions, 9pm
5 WAlnut Wine BAr The John Henrys (gypsy jazz), 8pm
AltAmont theAter Poor Old Shine (roots, Americana), 8pm
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mountaIn oasIs festIval featurIng free raDIo w/ secret b sIDes backstage • 10:00PM • $10
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Gary Mac Fiddle (jazz), 5pm Juan Benevides Trio (flamenco, Latin), 8pm
Blue mountAin piZZA & BreW puB Rocket Science, 7pm
AltAmont BreWing compAny Live belly dancing, 7pm
ByWAter Game night, 8pm
BArley's tAproom Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30pm
cluB hAirsprAy Karaoke, 8pm
BlAck mountAin Ale house Bluegrass jam, 9pm
cluB remix Reggae dance night, 9pm
Blue mountAin piZZA & BreW puB Open mic, 7pm
cork & keg Vollie McKenzie (eclectic covers), 5:30pm
cluB hAirsprAy Requests w/ DJ Ace of Spade, 8pm
creeksiDe tAphouse Open mic, 8pm
cork & keg Irish jam session, 7pm
DouBle croWn International cuts w/ DJ Flypaper, 9pm
emerAlD lounge Blues jam w/ Riyen Roots, 8pm
emerAlD lounge Connor Christian & Southern Gothic (country-rock) w/ Andy Buckner & Southern Soul Campaign, 9pm
grey eAgle music hAll & tAvern Tom Brosseau & Sean Watkins (Americana, folk) w/ Grey Humphreys, 8pm isis restAurAnt AnD music hAll Live music on the patio, 6pm Vinyl night, 9pm
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loBster trAp Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet, electronics), 7pm metrosphere Open mic, 9pm oDDitorium Adult poetry slam, 9pm olive or tWist Swing lessons, 7pm 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock), 8pm
David LaMotte & BJ Liederman • 7pm
one stop Deli & BAr Brown Bag Songwriting Competition, 6:30pm Blue Sky Black Death (hip-hop, electronic, soul) w/ Sister Crayon, 10pm
HEY MARSEILLES & APACHE RELAY
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JAck oF the WooD puB Old-time jam, 5pm
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JAck oF the WooD puB Bluegrass jam, 7pm loBster trAp Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm metrosphere Turn up Thursdays (reggae, dancehall), 10pm millroom EMErgence music showcase feat. King Britt, 6pm Wham Bam Bowie Band (David Bowie tribute), 9:30pm o.henry's/tug Open mic w/ Jill Siler, 8pm
olive or tWist Mike Filippone Band (dance), 8pm
sly grog lounge Open mic, 7pm
orAnge peel Between the Buried & Me (metal) w/ The Faceless, The Contortionist & Safety Fire, 7:30pm
the phoenix Jazz night, 8pm
AND GREG HUMPHREYS
JAck oF heArts puB Old-time jam, 7pm
pisgAh BreWing compAny The Wilhelm Brothers (folk, Americana), 6pm
the mothlight The Krektones (garage, surf) w/ Steelin' Time, 9pm
WED TOM BROSSEAU & 10/23 SEAN WATKINS (DUO)
isis restAurAnt AnD music hAll Mingo Fishtrap (soul) w/ The Get Right Band, 9pm
oDDitorium Ancient Whales w/ Team, Timmy Tumble & the Tumblers & Snake Prophecy (rock), 9pm
tAllgAry's cAntinA Open mic & jam, 7pm
9pm • $18/$20
grey eAgle music hAll & tAvern Band of Heathens (rock) w/ Barton Carroll, 9pm
orAnge peel Built to Spill (indie rock) w/ Lee Ranaldo & the Dust, Slam Dunk & Genders, 8pm
strAightAWAy cAFe Circus Mutt (world, roots, rock), 6pm
SAT 10/19
French BroAD BreWery tAsting room The Stig Project, 6pm
pAck's tAvern Scott Raines & Jeff Anders (acoustic rock), 9pm pisgAh BreWing compAny The Movement (roots rock, reggae, ska) w/ Natty Vibes, 9pm purple onion cAFe Dana & Susan Robinson (Appalachian), 7:30pm
the sociAl Karaoke, 9:30pm
scAnDAls nightcluB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am
timo's house Blues night, 9pm
tAllgAry's cAntinA Rock and roll showcase, 9:30pm
trAilheAD restAurAnt AnD BAr Kevin Scanlon's old-time jam, 6:30pm
the mothlight Crystal Antlers (indie rock, psychedelic) w/ Kovacs & the Polar Bear, 9pm
tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues Wednesday night jazz w/ Micah Thomas, Bill Gerhardt & Mike Holstein, 8:30pm
the phoenix The Moon & You (folk), 8pm
vincenZo's Bistro Aaron Luka (piano, vocals), 7pm
timo's house Asheville Drum 'n' Bass Collective, 9pm
yAcht cluB Open jam w/ Justin Brophy of the Go Devils, 9pm
toWn pump Dave Desmelik (Americana), 9pm
ZumA coFFee Open mic w/ Greg & Lucretia Speas, 6pm
trAilheAD restAurAnt AnD BAr Zydeco jam w/ Steve Burnside, 7pm
thursDAy, oct. 24 5 WAlnut Wine BAr Pleasure Chest (rock, soul), 8pm AltAmont BreWing compAny 50 Year Flood (acoustic reggae), 8:30pm Asheville music hAll Govinda (electronic) w/ Ebb & Flow, 10pm BlAck mountAin Ale house Lyric (R&B, soul, pop), 9pm
tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues WestSound Review (R&B, soul, dance), 8:30pm vincenZo's Bistro Ginny McAfee (piano, vocals), 7pm WAter'n hole Karaoke, 10pm White horse Free Planet Radio (world), Laura Hope Gill & more, 7pm yAcht cluB Kamakazi karaoke (no control over song choice), 9pm ZumA coFFee
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“FOR THE LOVE OF MOUNTAINS” THUNDERSTRUCK RELEASE PARTY WITH BOBBY MILLER & THE VIRGINIA DAREDEVILS
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ALARM CLOCK CONSPIRACY LIVE IN THE MEADOW! (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
shakE it LikE a poLaRoid pictuRE: Brother/sister duo Wild Belle may defy concise descriptors, but who cares when the music is this danceable? The pair’s debut album, Isles, is a world-friendly affair that draws on psych-pop, electronica, reggae, funk and jazz for a beat-centric sound that’s catchy enough to make mountains move. Wild Belle plays Emerald Lounge on Sunday, Oct. 20.
Bluegrass jam w/ Bobby Hicks, 7pm
FriDAy, oct. 25 5 WAlnut Wine BAr Jamar Woods Band (acoustic, soul, funk), 10pm
Mark Bumgarner (Southern Americana), 7pm millroom Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, 6pm nAtive kitchen & sociAl puB Hollow Road (roots), 7:30pm
AltAmont BreWing compAny Cisco Playboys (Western swing), 9pm
oDDitorium Broadcaster w/ Sundale, Means Well & Rob Travis (pop punk), 9pm
AltAmont theAter Mike Farris (blues, rock), 8pm
olive or tWist 3 Cool Cats (vintage rock, swing), 8:30pm
Asheville music hAll Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, 8pm
oneFiFtyone BoutiQue BAr Red Honey (rock, blues), 7pm
AthenA's cluB Mark Appleford (singer-songwriter, Americana, blues), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am
orAnge peel Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, 7pm
Blue mountAin piZZA & BreW puB Acoustic Swing, 7pm Boiler room Blaze III w/ J Fizzle, B Free & DJ Supaman (hip-hop), 9pm clAssic Wineseller Bohemian Jean, 7pm
pAck's tAvern DJ Clayton (dance, pop, hits), 9pm pisgAh BreWing compAny Love Cannon (bluegrass), 9pm root BAr no. 1 Andy & the Pandy (rock), 9:30pm
cluB eleven on grove Salsa night, 10pm
scAnDAls nightcluB Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 1am
cork & keg One Leg Up (jazz), 8:30pm
strAightAWAy cAFe Letters to Abigail (Americana, country), 6pm
Dugout Fine Line (rock), 9pm
tAllgAry's cAntinA Twist of Fate (rock), 9:30pm
emerAlD lounge Mountain Oasis local showcase feat. Hi Alta, RBTS Win, Paper Tiger & more, 8pm
the mothlight Marisa Anderson (folk/blues guitar) w/ Tashi Dorji, 9pm
French BroAD BreWery tAsting room Allen Thompson Band (Americana, rock), 6pm green room cAFe Aaron Coffin (Americana), 6:30pm grey eAgle music hAll & tAvern Crystal Bowersox (blues, country, rock) w/ Anna Rose, 8pm isis restAurAnt AnD music hAll The Honeycutters (Americana, country) w/ Sam Lewis, 8pm JAck oF heArts puB Elijah Ocean (folk rock), 9pm JAck oF the WooD puB Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion (roots, folk) w/ The Battlefield, 9pm loBster trAp
the phoenix Spencer & the String Ticklers (bluegrass), 9pm the sociAl Old North State (folk, bluegrass), 9:30pm toWn pump Utah Green & friends (folk, soul), 9pm tressA's DoWntoWn JAZZ AnD Blues Section 8, 7pm WestSound (R&B), 10pm vincenZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm White horse Celtober Fest feat. Albannach, RathKeltair & Uncle Hamish and the Hooligans, 7:30pm
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diRECTOR: Pedro Almodovar PLayERs: Javier Cámara, Lola Dueñas, Cecilia Roth, Raúl Arévalo, Carlos Areces COmEdy RaTEd R ThE sTORy: On a plane with mechanical failures, a crew of quirky flight attendants and passengers deal with imminent doom in their own melodramatic and perverse ways. ThE LOWdOWn: Minor Almodovar that’s nevertheless wonderfully absurd and constantly in bad taste, and one of the year’s funniest films when it’s on its game.
There’s the ever-present sense that Pedro Almodovar’s latest film is little more than a collection of B-sides, small stories and afterthoughts that are loosely connected as vignettes rather than a cohesive plot. I’m So Excited! is surprisingly self-contained and less ambitious and traditionally structured than much of his previous work. (It’s almost as if Almodovar wrote the film as a play and eventually thought better of it.) Because of this, the results feel a bit pieced together and occasionally uneven. Despite these flaws, I’m So Excited! still works because it’s Almodovar at his most playful, making a film that’s odd, goofy, in bad taste and with zero concern for coherency. Almodovar has always made absurd melodramas that have managed to find crossover appeal in art houses, but this time he fully and unabashedly embraces soapiness. This means a lot of people aren’t going to
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JaviER CámaRa, RaúL aRévaLO, CaRLOs aRECEs and LOLa duEñas in Pedro Almodovar’s messy but wildly entertaining new film, I’m So Excited!, currently playing at Fine Arts Theatre. It’s likely to be gone by the end of the week, so make haste
be on the film’s wavelength (judging by the sparsely attended Saturday-evening show I went to, they already aren’t), but I kind of loved it. It’s a flick I already see growing on me. I’m So Excited! is innately a mess, as Almodovar shoves a bunch of characters into the plot and lines up the starcrossed stories one after the other. We’ve got the usual cast of ridiculous Almodovarian types — a trio of gay flight attendants, one of whom (Javier Camara, Talk to Her) is dating the married, bisexual pilot (Antonio de la Torre, The Last Circus); the co-pilot (Hugo Silva), who swears he’s heterosexual, but has experimented with men “just to make sure”; a dominatrix (Cecila Roth, All About My Mother) who pleasures Spain’s most powerful men; a virginal psychic (Lola Duenas, Broken Embraces); and a newly married drug mule (Miguel Angel Silvestre), just to name a few. They’re brought together in the business class of an intercontinental flight that’s possibly doomed, thanks to a busted landing
gear (broken, in a nice touch, during an early cameo by Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz). This being a Almodovar picture, the fear of mortality translates into sex, drugs and musical numbers. Inherent in the nature of a movie like this, some of the stories work better than others. The film works best when focusing on the campy crew and their various sexual entanglements, scenes that are quick-witted and filled with clever dialogue and turns of phrase that are so often missing from modern comedies. This causes other scenes, like the love triangle involving a Spanish soap star (Guillermo Toledo) to bog down the pace of the film, though this is made up for by a most poignant ending. The film seems to take place in some alternate universe with little use for anything akin to reality (this is, after all, a plane whose entire coach class is drugged to sleep solely for the purpose of supporting the plot). This aspect — along with the movie’s frank sexual and drug-
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Captain Phillips HH
diREctoR: Paul Greengrass (Green Zone) pLayERs: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Michael Chernus, Catherine Keener fact-BasEd thRiLLER RatEd pg-13 thE stoRy: The true story of a sea captain who’s taken captive by Somali pirates. thE Lowdown: A shallow thriller that’s bogged down by attempts at grandeur and the distinct odor of Oscar bait.
For proof that we’re about to rush headlong into awards season, look no further than Paul Greengrass’ Captain Phillips, our first true work of unabashed Oscar bait. The film is an occasionally solid enough thriller based on the true events of a sea captain taken for ransom by Somali pirates. Unfortunately, the film’s too often a mixed bag, saddled with certain wonky pretensions that are at odds with its inherently shallow nature — something that often detracts from its occasional noteworthy strength: suspense. Obviously, a lot of the blame should be placed on Greengrass, and not just because of his usual shakycam style. Despite some theaters warning patrons who suffer from motion sickness beforehand (mak-
ing a movie that induces physical illness seems a bit counterintuitive, perhaps), Greengrass’ style is, per usual, negligible. What he has is an extremely simple, overlong story that he attempts to imbue with depth, but doesn’t quite know how. The film opens with some hamfisted foreshadowing, as our titular Captain (Tom Hanks) and his wife (Catherine Keener) discuss how the times, they are a-changin’. Not long after, we get to the film’s first unintentionally funny moment, as Phillips, who’s about to captain a cargo ship down the east coast of Africa, is mapping his route. The camera slowly zooms in on the words “SOMALI BASIN” on the map as ominous music swells in the background. Once Phillips’ ship is — yep — besieged by a small group of Somali pirates and we get to the actual thriller aspects, which take an inordinate amount of time to kick in, the film is on stronger footing. Greengrass, however, can’t decide if he’s making a popcorn flick or an important work of cinema. He ends up with neither. The closest thing we get to depth is the head pirate, Muse (newcomer Barhad Abdi), and his vague allusions to the American Dream. Greengrass never has the sense — or perhaps the chutzpah — to really get his hands dirty and make a statement. Instead, he just hints at it. He skirts around what might drive some Somalis into violence, kidnapping and piracy, but never really meets it head on. The film’s morality lies too much in black and white, as the pirate crew is divided into scary, angry Africans and “good ones” like Muse. Natural aspects within the script that could’ve added shading in more capable hands are an afterthought here — like comparisons between Phillips’ union crew and Muse dealing with his “bosses,” or the only outcome for these Africans being shot to death or arrested. Greengrass wants to say things, but he doesn’t want to piss anyone off either. Of course, this is a Tom Hanks movie, so that level of politicization is impossible. The character of Captain Phillips is a shallow creation whose sympathy exists solely because he has a family (which we hear about onscreen for all of three minutes) and that he’s played by Hanks, who we’re conditioned as moviegoers to love. While I can occasionally
enjoy Hanks, this is a film that plays to his worst tendencies — acting as an obvious, shameless awards showcase. Without even mentioning the Massachusetts accent he affects, we get some pretty inexplicably goofy moments in a film that takes itself very seriously. Coming from a man who once won an Academy Award for playing a mentally challenged Ping-Pong master, we get not one, but two of the most embarrassingly silly moments of Hanks career at the end of the film as he angles for an Oscar. This will probably work better for most people (one woman sitting in front of me was openly weeping), but to me, the entire film’s intentions were far too transparent. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of menace, some violence with bloody images and substance use. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemas, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande
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documEntaRy RatEd pg thE stoRy: Documentary about the way economics work — and don’t work. thE Lowdown: Sure to be divisive, which is to say that people who believe the rich should be taxed less will hate it. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich proves an engaging personality as he explains how the economy relies on a prosperous middle class.
Jacob Kornbluth’s Inequality for All is — at this moment anyway — my favorite documentary of the year. Insert the usual grumbling about me liking it because it’s leftist and supports my views. I won’t deny that this is part of it — just as those doing the grumbling dislike it because it’s not rightist and doesn’t support their views. (This really is a two-way street, folks.) All the same, agreeing with my politics isn’t the real selling point for the film. It’s the presence of Robert Reich, the political economist who,
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among other things, served as secretary of labor under President Clinton. Reich — all 4 feet, 10 inches of him — is simply one of the most appealing and charismatic speakers I’ve ever encountered. Spending 90 minutes watching him explain the current economic situation makes for a very pleasant and enlightening experience. Oh, the film is more than that, but it’s Reich who sells it. He’s someone you instinctively feel drawn to. Hell, I’d not only like to know him, I’m ready to vote him president (unfortunately, I don’t think he’d be interested). I suppose it ought to be beside the point in some intellectual, “objective” way, but it isn’t. An Inconvenient Truth would have been a lot more palatable as an experience if Al Gore wasn’t — well, let’s face it — on the charisma-challenged side. That’s what we get with Reich: charisma in abundance. It doesn’t make his presentation about the flaws of a society in which the 400 wealthiest people make more money than the bottom 150 million combined any more penetrating or, frankly, scary, but it makes it more accessible. With charts and all that Powerpoint jazz, his ability to draw parallels between what happened in 1929 and 2007 are clear and illuminating. His basic point is lucid and compelling — without a thriving middle class to buy what is being sold, there’s not much in the way of a workable economy. (I now await the arguments against it.) That he argues against the notion that the rich should be taxed less because they provide jobs will not please everyone, of course. However, his plain case for how the faltering economy is tied to decreased taxes on the most wealthy is compelling. The film works on several levels, pieced together from simple footage of Reich talking to an unseen interviewer, at various speaking engagements and in encounters with other people — as well as archive reels and Reich teaching his class at Berkley. (This last will bother some, because it’s a little to reminiscent of the bogus “classroom” footage in Ben Stein’s 2008 pro-Creationist documentary, Expelled, though I’ve yet to see any charges that Reich’s footage is faked.) But again, it’s Reich that makes it work — not in the least because he’s neither condescending nor a doomsayer. He’s a man who honestly thinks he can make a difference. Rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, language and smoking images. reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Fine Arts Theatre
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Home Movie Day • SA (10/19), 2-4pm - Home Movie Day invites the public to screen home movies on Super 8mm, Regular 8mm, 16mm film, VHS, VHS-C or miniDV formats. Held at Wall Street Coffee House, 62 Wall St. Free. Info: homemovieday.com or mechanicaleyecinema.org. How to Steal a Million • WE (10/23), 3pm - The Audrey Hepburn film series will screen How to Steal a Million in Pack Memorial Library’s Lord Auditorium. Free. Info: 250-4700. Movie Night at Colony Earth • TUESDAYS, 8pm - Colony Earth screens feature films, documentaries and more. By donation. Info and location: avl.mx/vb. Southern Circuit Film Series • TU (10/22), 7:30pm - The Southern Circuit Film Series will feature Birth of the Living Dead, a documentary about the filmmaking techniques of George Romero. Held in WCU’s A.K. Hinds University Center. Free. Info: southerncircuit.wcu.edu. The Mission • TH (10/17), 3pm - The Mission, a British drama about the experiences of a Jesuit missionary in 18th century South America, will be screened in UNCA’s Highsmith University Union Grotto. Free. Info: humanities.unca.edu or 251-6808.
Machete Kills HHHS
Director: Robert Rodriguez Players: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Carlos Estevez (aka Charlie Sheen) Absurd Action Fantasy Rated R The Story: Machete is back in another outrageous exploitation action picture — this time saving the world from mad Mel Gibson. The Lowdown: It’s not high art and it’s not quite as good as the first film, but it’s pretty safe to say that if you liked Machete you’ll enjoy Machete Kills. I had a good time with it, which is all I wanted.
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HHHHH = max rating Robert Rodriguez’s Machete Kills is essentially just more of the same as 2010’s Machete. Oh, it lacks the freshness of the first film, of course, and there’s no political subtext this time — that will undoubtedly please some, but I liked the idea of an imitation cheesy exploitation movie with a subversive agenda. (Why? Because real exploitation movies often did, too.) The opening of this second film isn’t as assured and batshit crazy as the original, but, as a trade-off, the ending here is a good deal stronger than the ramshackle battle that climaxed Machete. The worst thing about the sequel is that it doesn’t have Cheech Marin, who was ill-advisedly killed off in the first movie. (Actually, he could have been worked into the brothel scene as the character he played in 1996’s From Dusk to Dawn, but nobody asked me.) Overall, though, if you liked the first film, chances are you’ll have a good time with this one. (If you sit through the new Romeo & Juliet, it’s easy to mistake Machete Kills for genius.) This round, Machete (Danny Trejo) is saved from being hanged by redneck sheriff William Sadler (who rather charmingly references the old “Alley Oop” novelty song by calling Machete a “mean motor scooter”) when a call comes. The call is from The President (Charlie Sheen, billed under his birthname Carlos Estevez) who needs Machete to foil the plot of a mad Mexican named Mendez (Demian Bichir in the film’s most interesting performance) threatening to fire a nuclear missile on D.C. (Right now, thanks to the shutdown, no one is apt to argue with that idea.) Machete gives in only because it gets him a pardon and U.S. citizenship. Naturally, this is a lot more complicated than it seems on the surface — not least because no one knows where Mendez is and everyone, it appears, wants Machete dead. It’s the usual drill. What follows is hardly surprising in terms of plot. That’s not why you go to a movie like this. You’re here — if you’re here at all — to see Rodriguez’s outrageous touches and flourishes, to see if intestines will come into play in a splattery colorful manner again (they will), to bask in the butch silliness of the Machete character. This is a movie in which Walt Goggins, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lady Gaga and Antonio Banderas all play the same character. It’s a movie in which a surprisingly good-humored Mel Gibson plays an evil mastermind — like someone out of a James Bond
picture — bent on a screwy worlddestruction scheme (all the while keeping a beating heart tied to a missile launch in a glass container). What makes it work is how goodnatured it all is and how smoothly it slides from one bizarre point to the next. For instance, when Machete Kills goes all James Bond, it even thinks to drop in some crappy, rear-screen effect like the real thing from the 1960s (not in a showy Austin Powers way, but as a simple touch). This is a very savvy little picture that assumes the viewer is, too. All in all, it’s what you might call typical Rodriguez — complete with the Grindhouse (2007) bits like the faux scratched film and the phony trailer for the follow-up film, Machete Kills Again ... in Space. That Machete Kills didn’t exactly storm the box office opening weekend (it was the lowest opening for any Rodriguez picture) may make a sequel unlikely, but you never know. Rodriguez makes these things fast and cheap — relying on the goodwill of people who just like to be in his movies — so it may not take much to turn a profit or at least break even. I hope so. I mean, the prospect of Machete in outer space? I’m so there. Rated R for strong bloody violence throughout, language and some sexual content. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Cinemas, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher
Romeo & Juliet HS
Director: Carlo Carlei (Fluke) Players: Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti, Lesley Manville, Kodi Smit-McPhee Shakespearean romantic tragedy Rated PG-13 The Story: Surely, you know the story by now. The Lowdown: Deadly dull, emotionally empty, woefully miscast, indifferently directed and just plain not good.
True story: My group of intrepid moviegoers went into theater 14 at The Carolina at 11:45 a.m. on Friday to see this latest version of Mr. Shakespeare’s
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Metallica Through the Never
Carrie
Escape Plan
Of all the movies that didn’t need remaking, Brian De Palma’s Carrie (1976) is way up on the list. And everything about this bodes ill — starting with the fact that it’s coming from Sony’s bargain-basement Screen Gems branch. Then there’s the trailer, the director and a miscast lead. And then there’s that awful poster, the studio’s moratorium on showing the 1976 version till after this one comes out and the lack of early reviews (exempting, of course, those too-quick-to-read quotes from critics you’ve never heard of on the TV spots). Maybe all these red flags don’t mean anything, but ... well, we’ll see. (R)
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It stars Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Jim Caviezel and 50 Cent. It was directed by Mikael Håfström who gave us The Rite. The studio tells us: “Deceived and wrongly imprisoned, Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) must recruit fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to help devise a daring, nearly impossible escape plan from the most protected and fortified prison ever built.” The real question is whether the duo can stop the downhill box-office momentum of action movies with older stars. (R)
Green Day’s BilliE JoE aRmStRonG in Broadway Idiot, one of four music-themed movies making up the mini-festival “Music Madness,” starting Friday at The Carolina.
Broadway Idiot See review in Music Madness No. 1 “Cranky Hanke”
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The Fifth Estate Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Julian Assange in this fact-based film from Bill Condon (trying to regain the cred he lost for making those Twinklight movies). It is clearly the week’s big, serious opener. It’s got the important topic and the showy cast — not just Cumberbatch, but respectable names like Daniel Brühl, Carrice van Houten, Peter Capaldi and David Thewlis. It’s also gotten a lot of publicity from Assange railing against it. At the moment, critics are split right down the middle. Does that suggest it’s less than was expected? Who knows? (R)
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famous romantic tragedy. When we finally exited the auditorium, my first question was, “It is Saturday now, isn’t it?” One of my companions countered, “No, I think it’s Sunday.” This is the power of Carlo Carlei’s Romeo & Juliet. It makes a mere two hours feel like two full days. I do not for a moment deny that this is a notable accomplishment. At the same time, I doubt it could be called a desirable one — and yet it is probably the film’s greatest achievement. It is not, however, the film’s sole claim to a certain malodorous quality. I don’t care all that much that screenwriter Julian Fellowes has taken a crack at “improving” the play’s dialogue — even to the extent of such dubious additions as, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” and, “My back is killing me.” This, after all, is something like the Classics Illustrated comic-book version of the play, so reducing the dialogue to a point where it might comfortably fit inside cartoon balloons makes a kind of perverse sense. It would make more sense, perhaps, if the film was actually radical in its approach, but that ampersand in the title is about as wild as this version gets. This is really pretty namby-pamby stuff that wants us to think it’s the Bard’s whiskers of fealty. In truth, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet (1996) is probably more respectful of the text, being content to merely cut and rearrange rather than dumb it down. I should probably admit that Shakespeare’s yarn about these two rash teenagers whose hormonal urges get the better of them is not high on my list of his plays. Still, there are ways to present it and make it work. Whether it’s approached with the stodgy reverence of George Cukor’s 1936 version, the picture book sensibility of Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 approach, or the giddy romanticism of Luhrmann’s radicalized take, what it absolutely has to do is make us care about the title characters. We know going in that this can only end badly — and if by some miracle we don’t, the play tells us straight off, “A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life” — so the production is going to live or die on how we feel about them. And this is one thing this latest attempt fails at miserably. Juliet (Hailee Steinfeld) is just plain dull, and Romeo (Douglas Booth) is little more than pouty malemodel window dressing. Both come across like they’re too impressed with having memorized the dialogue to worry about feeling it. Whatever one thinks about Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in Luhrmann’s film, they tap into the full emotionalism of the characters. This latest pair are like ani-
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matronic figures at a Disney World attraction. A certain amount of praise has been heaped on Paul Giamatti’s Friar Lawrence and Lesley Manville’s performance as Juliet’s nurse. I’m not sure it’s so much deserved as it’s simply they’re livelier than the leads. Whose fault is all this? Well, probably everyone’s, but director Carlo Carlei (just because he’s Italian doesn’t mean he’s Zeffirelli), a man whose main claim to fame seems to be an 18-year-old movie in which Matthew Modine is reincarnated as a dog, is probably the most culpable. He may have all these authentic Verona settings (though I doubt the balcony from the famous scene is in reality festooned with dimestore greenery), but he has zero feeling for the story itself. It just drones on and on and on — ending up, I suppose, as a safe movie version English teachers can show in classrooms to make sure that students never pick up Shakespeare again. I was merely relieved that afterwards I could wander down the hall to see Machete Kills. If only the two could have been combined as Machete Kills Romeo & Juliet, then we might have something. At least I now understand why the studio wouldn’t set up a press screening. Oh my. Rated PG-13 for some violence and thematic elements. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Cinemas, Regal Biltmore Grande
Music Madness No. 1 HHHH Director: Various Players: Metallica, Green Day, Anvil, Spinal Tap MUSIC Rated R The Story: A collection of four music-oriented films: music documentaries, concert films and even a mockumentary. The Lowdown: The first week of a two-week mini-festival of music movies. The first week features excellent films on Anvil and Green Day, an unseen Metallica concert movie and the ever-popular This Is Spinal Tap. It’s a fresh idea for local movie booking that could pay dividends in terms of what we get here.
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Here we have something different. It’s two weeks of music-centric films — mostly documentaries — booked as four films a day. In other words, it’s kind of a mini-film festival that’s set up so that viewers can catch all four titles over the course of the day. (Tickets are sold individually or as a four-movie pass.) The movies are a mix of premiere titles (Broadway Idiot and Metallica Through the Never) and returning films (Anvil! The Story of Anvil and This Is Spinal Tap). (Four new titles will appear next week.) Since it’s not possible (in terms of space) to afford full reviews, I’m providing short reviews grouped together here. Anvil! The Story of Anvil Director: Sacha Gervasi. Players: Steve “Lips” Kudlow, Robb Reiner, Chris Tsangrides, Glenn Gyorffy. This 2009 documentary about a Canadian metal band that never quite made it is a pleasant surprise — in large part because it’s less the story of a failing band than the story of one that has never given up. Its focus is on front man Steve “Lips” Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner (no relation), two guys who have been close friends since they were 14 years old — and two guys who have never given up their dream of being big time rock ‘n’ rollers. This despite the fact that they’re in the their 50s with major success still eluding them. Are they a little foolish, maybe even ridiculous? Probably, but it’s refreshing just to see these unregenerate rockers refusing to pack it in — even enthusing over a disastrous tour where everything goes wrong by remarking, “At least there was a tour for them to go wrong on.” That is tenacity. (Plays at 11:30 a.m.) Broadway Idiot Director: Doug Hamilton. Players: Billie Joe Armstong, Michael Mayer, John Gallagher Jr., Michael Esper. This premiere title is a straightforward and very entertaining account of turning Green Day’s 2004 concept album, American Idiot, into a Broadway musical. On its simplest level, it’s a high-priced and high-energy backstage story, but one that offers a large dose of the show itself. Turns out, that show is pretty remarkable in concept, execution and content. (I’d love to see an actual film of the show.) Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, it must be noted, is not the most articulate human being (which is a
little odd considering that his lyrics are articulate), and that can be a little off-putting at first. But it’s also a double-edged sword, since it provides the film with one of its best moments when Armstrong hears the radically different show version of his song “Last Night on Earth” and he unguarededly blurts out his praise, “That was fucking sick!” If you catch only one of the films, make it Broadway Idiot. (Plays at 4 and 6 p.m.) Metallica Through the Never Director: Nimrod Antal. Players: Dane DeHaan, James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Robert Trujillo. This is the one film in the set that I was not able to screen — and damned if I know what to make of it by reading about it. The film is clearly built around a Metallica concert — and from what I can tell, it’s Metallica at their most Metallica with all the somewhat ... er ... silly overkill that implies. But there’s also some kind of plot involving Dane DeHaan as a roadie being sent to retrieve a missing satchel and finding himself in streets that are aflame in some kind of apocalyptic ... something or other. Whether any of this actually has much of anything to do with the concert, I haven’t got a clue. I do know that director Nimrod Antal has a somewhat spotty filmography (his 2007 horror film Vacancy was pretty awful) and his presence doesn’t enthuse. All the same, I’m intrigued. (Plays at 1:30 and 8 p.m.) This Is Spinal Tap Director: Rob Reiner. Players: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer. What is there left to say about 1985’s This Is Spinal Tap? It’s enshrined as a classic and the first film by Rob Reiner. It spawned Christopher Guest’s mockumentary career, which was really an expansion of his National Lampoon work anyway. (Lampoon alumnus Tony Hendra, best known for his John Lennon parody “Magical Misery Tour,” which skewered Lennon in his words, plays the band’s manager.) Spinal Tap is, in fact, usually cited as the first “mockumentary” (giving it much to answer for), though it’s definitely preceded by Eric Idle’s TV film The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash. Regardless, here’s a rare chance to see the film on the big screen. (Plays at 10:15 p.m.) reviewed by Ken Hanke Starts Friday at Carolina Cinemas
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Chicken with Plums HHHHS
Edward Scissorhands HHHHH
comEdy dRama Playful, gorgeous to look at, cinematically brilliant and finally heartbreakingly sad, Vincent Paronaud and Marjane Satrapi’s 2011 film is one of those movies that ought to have played here, but didn’t. It’s a kind of fairy tale that tells the story of a great violinist (Mathieu Amalric) who becomes so distraught over the destruction of his violin that he decides to lie down and die. (It’s sort of a liveaction follow-up to the directors’ 2007 animated feature, Persepolis.) That he will succeed is evident from the first, but the film is really about what brought him to this conclusion and the great love of his life. A must-see. Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Chicken with Plums Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. at Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St., River Arts District (upstairs in the Railroad Library). Info: 273-3332, www.ashevillecourtyard.com
fantasy RomancE The first collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny
Depp made Depp a bonafide movie star and established Burton as one of the movies’ great fantasists. It’s a magical film of many delights and layers that remains as fresh today as it did in 1990, when it first appeared. (It also remains Burton’s favorite, as well as composer Danny Elfman’s favorite of his scores.) The modern fairy tale classic is back on the big screen — on which Burton’s stunning imagery can be fully appreciated — for one show only on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. at The Carolina. The Asheville Film Society’s Big Screen Budget Series will show Edward Scissorhands Wed., Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in one of the downstairs theaters at The Carolina Asheville. Admission is $5 for AFS members and $7 for the general public.
The Company HHH dRama Robert Altman’s penultimate feature, The Company, is a disappoint-
ment any way you slice it (thank goodness he went out with A Prairie Home Companion). It is, in fact, the only Altman film I’ve seen that came close to boring me. That it didn’t is a testament to Altman as a filmmaker, because this dramatically neutral movie about a ballet company rarely escapes the sense of being a vanity project for Neve Campbell. If you’re interested in ballet or Altman, it’s worth a look, but don’t set your expectations too high. The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Company Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.
Kinky Boots HHHHS comEdy with music Effortlessly charming musical comedy about a young
man who tries to save the family shoe business by focusing on the drag queen niche market — with shoes that exude sexiness but can withstand the weight of a man. Calling on the aid of a drag queen to help design the shoes — a not entirely welcome presence at the factory — he sometimes feels he’s gotten more than he bargained for. A delight of a little movie pushed to something like greatness by Chiwetel Ejiofor as Lola — a performance of humor, power and considerable complexity. The Asheville Film Society will screen Kinky Boots Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in Theater Six at The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.
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The Sect HHHH hoRRoR Visually stunning, narratively unhinged (to the point of incoherence) Italian
horror from Michele Soavi, who would go on to make the splendid Cemetry Man (1994). While this bizarre Rosemary’s Baby reimagining is nowhere near that horror masterpiece, it’s pretty irresistible in terms of primo nonsense. This, after all, is a movie that boasts not only a homicidal bunny rabbit and a murderous handkerchief, but what is perhaps the damnedest Satanic sex scene of all time. Plus, there’s the great Herbert Lom at his most hammily sinister and an ending that doesn’t make a lick of sense. The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen The Sect Thursday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge at The Carolina Asheville and will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.
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Captain Phillips HH
Gravity HHHHS
Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Michael Chernus, Catherine Keener
sci-fi suspense Two astronauts accidentally set adrift in space must find a way to survive and make it back to earth. Brilliantly made, impeccably acted, visually impressive and undeniably intense in its suspense. Gravity is a fine film, but is maybe too efficient for its own good. Rated pg-13
fact-based thriller The true story of a sea captain who’s taken captive by Somali pirates. A shallow thriller that’s bogged down by attempts at grandeur and the distinct odor of Oscar bait. Rated pg-13
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs HHS (Voices) Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Will Forte, Andy Samberg animated adventure A goofball inventor must stop a nefarious genius from using his invention for evil purposes. A dull sequel sucked dry of everything that made its predecessor interesting. Rated pg
Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris (voice)
I’m So Excited! HHHHS Javier Cámara, Lola Dueñas, Cecilia Roth, Raúl Arévalo, Carlos Areces comedy On a plane with mechanical failures, the crew and passengers deal with imminent doom in their own melodramatic and perverse ways. Minor Almodovar that’s nevertheless wonderfully absurd and constantly in bad taste, and one of the year’s funniest films when it’s on its game. Rated R
Don Jon HHHH Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Glenne Headly, Brie Larson comedy drama A very wayward kind of romantic comedy about a guy who tries to change his ways, especially his proclivity for porn, for a woman he thinks is his dream girl. Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s writing-directing debut is a remarkably assured affair that is also unusually blunt in terms of dealing with sex and porn, which will bother some people. It is a hard film to warm up to, but it’s worth the effort. Rated R
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, Toni Collette, Tracey Fairaway, Tavi Gevinson
Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Demian Bichir, Carlos Estevez (aka Charlie Sheen)
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documentary Documentary about the way economics work — and don’t work. Sure to be divisive, which is to say that people who believe the rich should be taxed less will hate it. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich proves an engaging personality as he explains how the economy relies on a prosperous middle class. Rated pg
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Romantic comedy drama A woman finds her romance with a seemingly compatible man undermined when it turns out that he’s the ex-husband of a new friend of hers. Unfailingly pleasant but awkwardly plotted film that ultimately wins out on the strength of James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Rated pg-13
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Inequality for All HHHHS
christian drama A Christian singer runs off to L.A. to chase her dream of becoming a pop musician, only to find out things aren’t as special as they seem. A professionally made film with zero originality and a heaping helping of unpersuasive proselytizing. Rated pg
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absurd action fantasy Machete is back in another outrageous exploitation action picture — this time saving the world from mad Mel Gibson. It’s not high art and it’s not quite as good as the first film, but it’s pretty safe to say that if you liked Machete you’ll enjoy Machete Kills. I had a good time with it, which is all I wanted. Rated R
Music Madness No. 1 HHHH Metallica, Green Day, Anvil, Spinal Tap music A collection of four music-oriented films: music documentaries, concert films and even a mockumentary. The first week of a two week mini festival of music movies. The first week features excellent films on Anvil and Green Day, an unseen Metallica concert movie and
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the ever-popular This Is Spinal Tap. It’s a fresh idea for local movie booking that could pay dividends in terms of what we get here. Rated R
Prisoners HHHH Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard, Maria Bello, Melissa Leo mystery thriller When his daughter and her friend are kidnapped, a man takes matters into his own hands. This is really a first-rate lurid thriller that harms itself by trying too hard to be more significant than it is. Still, the mystery and thriller aspects offer sufficient compensation to make it worth a look. Rated R
Romeo & Juliet HS Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti, Lesley Manville, Kodi Smit-McPhee shakespearean Romantic tragedy Surely, you know the story by now. Deadly dull, emotionally empty, woefully miscast, indifferently directed and just plain not good. Rated pg-13
Runner Runner HHS Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck, Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie, Oliver Cooper thriller A Princeton grad student gets into shady business with an Internet poker magnate in Costa Rica. A serviceable thriller with good leads that struggles with an inherent lack of cleverness and muddled storytelling. Rated R
Rush HHHS Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, Pierfrancesco Favino fact-Based Racing drama Fact-based drama about the 1970s rivalry between Formula One drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Very slick, nice-looking racing story with solid lead performances. Entertaining enough, but hardly a great movie. Rated R
We’re the Millers HHH Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Will Poulter, Emma Roberts, Ed Helms, Nick Offerman comedy A drug dealer agrees to smuggle a load of marijuana out of Mexico to square himself with his supplier. Modestly funny in a blandly predictable manner. It’s the movie version of the hooker-witha-heart-of-gold and just as unbelievable. Rated R
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aRiES (march 21-april 19) This is an indelicate oracle. If you're offended by the mention of bodily functions in a prophetic context you should STOP READING NOW. Still here? OK. I was walking through my neighborhood when I spied an older woman standing over her aged Yorkshire Terrier next to a bush. The dog was in discomfort, squatting and shivering but unable to relieve himself. "He's having trouble getting his business done," his owner confided in me. "He's been struggling for 10 minutes." I felt a rush of sympathy for the distressed creature. With a flourish of my hand, I said, "More power to you, little one. May you purge your burden." The dog instantly defecated. Shrieking her approval, the woman exclaimed, "It's like you waved a magic wand!" Now I am invoking my wizardry on your behalf, Aries, although in a less literal way: More power to you. May
you purge your psychological burden. TauRuS (april 20-may 20)
"You won't do it at the right time," warns writer Kate Moller. "You'll be late. You'll be early. You'll get re-routed. You'll get delayed. You'll change your mind. You'll change your heart. It's not going to turn out the way you thought it would." And yet, Moller concludes — are you ready for the punch line? — "It will be better." In describing your future, Taurus, I couldn't have said it better myself. Fate may be comical in the way it plays with your expectations and plans, but I predict you will ultimately be glad about the outcome.
GEmini (may 21-June 20) In the coming weeks, you Geminis could be skillful and even spectacular liars. You will have the potential to deceive more people, bend more truths, and even fool yourself better than anyone else. On the other hand, you will also have the knack to channel this same slipperiness in a different direction. You could tell imaginative stories that rouse people from their ruts. You might explore the positive aspects of Kurt Vonnegut's theory that we tend to become what we pretend to be. Or you could simply be so creative and playful and improvisational in everything you do that you catalyze a lot of inspirational fun. Which way will you go?
CanCER (June 21-July 22) I'm all in favor of you indulging your instinct for self-protection. As a Cancerian myself, I understand that one of the ways you take good care of yourself is by making sure that you feel reasonably safe. Having said that, I also want to remind you that your mental and emotional health requires you to leave your comfort zone on a regular basis. Now is one of those times. The call to adventure will arrive soon. If you make yourself ready and eager for changes, the changes that come will kick your ass in mostly educational and pleasurable ways. 86
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LiBRa (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “The door to the invisible must be visible,” wrote the surrealist spiritual author Rene Daumal. This describes an opportunity that is on the verge of becoming available to you. The opportunity is still invisible simply because it has no precedents in your life; you can’t imagine what it is. But just recently a door to that unknown realm has become visible to you. I suggest you open it, even though you have almost no idea what’s on the other side.
LEO (July 23-aug. 22) Who exactly do you want to be when you grow up, and what is the single most important experience you need in order to make that happen? What riches do you want to possess when you are finally wise enough to make enlightened use of them, and how can you boost your eligibility for those riches? Which one of your glorious dreams is not quite ripe enough for you to fulfill it but is primed to be dramatically ripened in the coming weeks? If I were you, Leo, I would meditate on these questions. Answers will be forthcoming.
ViRGO (aug. 23-Sept. 22) At an elementary school festival some years ago, I performed the role of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. One of my tasks was to ask kids to make a wish, whereupon I sprinkled their heads with magic fairy dust. Some of the kids were skeptical about the whole business. They questioned the proposition that the fairy dust would make their wishes come true. A few were so suspicious that they walked away without making a wish or accepting the fairy dust. Yet every single one of those distrustful kids came back later to tell me they had changed their minds, and every single one asked me to bestow more than the usual amount of fairy dust. They are your role models, Virgo. Like them, you should return to the scene of your doubts and demand extra fairy dust.
SCORPiO (Oct. 23-nov. 21) In Tim Burton's film Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks the White Rabbit, "How long is forever?" The talking rabbit replies, "Sometimes, just one second." That's an important piece of information for you to keep in mind, Scorpio. It implies that "forever" may not necessarily, in all cases, last until the universe dies out 5 billion years from now. "Forever" might actually turn out to be one second or 90 minutes or a month or a year or who knows? So how does this apply to your life right now? Well, a situation you assumed was permanent could ultimately change — perhaps much faster than you have imagined. An apparently everlasting decree or perpetual feeling could unexpectedly shift, as if by magic.
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"I need a little language such as lovers use," wrote Virginia Woolf in her novel The Waves. "I need no words. Nothing neat ... I need a howl; a cry." If I'm reading the astrological omens correctly, Sagittarius, Woolf is speaking for you right now. You should be willing to get guttural and primal ... to trust the teachings of silence and the crazy wisdom of your body ... to exult in the inarticulate mysteries and bask in the dumbfounding brilliance of the Eternal Wow. Are you brave enough to love what can't be put into words?
CaPRiCORn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) "I get bored with the idea of becoming a better listener," writes business blogger Penelope Trunk. "Why would I do that when interrupting people is so much faster?" If your main goal is to impose your will on people and get things over with as soon as possible, Capricorn, by all means follow Trunk's advice this week. But if you have other goals — like building consensus, finding out important information you don't know yet, and winning help from people who feel affection for you — I suggest that you find out how to have maximum fun by being an excellent listener.
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