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I stopped by Volkswagon of Asheville on my way to the North Pole to check out their vintage Volkswagon models.

Ho, Ho, Ho! How cool is this place!

I have always enjoyed Christmas in Asheville and Western North Carolina - now I can’t wait to stop by Harmony Motors every year.

Besides the cars, I love to check out their neon signs, local artwork, vintage gas pumps and more!

And the folks who work here are top notch!

I would trust them to work on my sleigh. ... Wishing your family a happy and safe holiday season!

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Let the season begin From candlelight to stage lights, Xpress has a dizzying array of plays, tours, celebrations and commemorations of the holidays. Get silly with the Bernstein Family (who returns in a Magnetic Theatre production), or go back in time at the Victorian-themed Dickens in the Village event.

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GE Aviation a poor investment In the Nov. 20 article, “Groundbreaking: GE Aviation Comes To Asheville,” I was shocked to read that poor, broke Buncombe County and poor, broke Asheville were contributing so much cash to this private sector project. I understand that you have to spend money to make money, but where exactly is the return on investment here?

According to the money count listed in the article, nearly $20 million ($19.88 million) is being given to GE to get this plant to come to Asheville.

And this offering will create only 50 new jobs. If you do the math, that’s a $400,000 cost for each one of these 50 jobs. Wow, that seems a bit meaty to me. Has someone out there calculated the payback period on this investment? And, if so, I would love to know what it is.

— Bill Meller Asheville Xpress reporter Jake Frankel clarifies: In the complex deal, Buncombe County agreed to spend $15.7 million on land acquisition and facility construction, and give the company an additional $2.68 million in cash grants. The city of Asheville approved giving the GE Aviation $1.5 million in tax breaks.

Reconnecting with eco-therapy As a counselor with a focus on eco-therapy, I was pleased to see Mountain Xpress address the important issue of nature deficiency disorder [“Reconnect,” Nov. 20 Xpress]. In addition to the programs mentioned in the article, WNC also has an initiative to promote eco-therapy in the area in order to counteract this disturbing disconnect.

The core belief of eco-therapy is that personal well-being and planetary well-being are not separate from each other. If we connect with the natural world in a deep and balanced way, we can experience physical and mental health, and care about the environment in a new way.

While eco-therapy is quite popular in Europe and in California, Asheville is one of the few spots on the East Coast with several counselors offering this relatively new and innovative method.

As the saying goes: Gardening is cheaper than therapy, and you get tomatoes. So, let’s all get out into the gardens, woods or parks, and if we feel that we need some extra help, know that Asheville also offers professional eco-therapy.

— Monika Wengler Asheville

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The Unaffordable Care Act Witch doctor: “A magician credited with powers of healing, divination and protection against others.”

Calling all witch doctors who will work for cash, barter or homecooked meals. We, the tiny, unimportant percent of Americans who pay for their own health care, need help! The painters, carpenters, landscapers, cleaners, waitresses, etc. We who pay out of pocket are losing our coats. We are out in the cold.

A plan that had been slowly creeping up over time is a whole new plan, and is now unaffordable.

We have received a notice that we are now included in maternity, substance abuse, newborn care, children’s dental and vision and mental health. We are a few years too young for Medicare and finally over having seven children, preemies, broken teeth, eye surgeries, glasses and troubled teens. My husband has painted more doctors’ offices and homes than he could count in exchange for services not covered by our insurance plans back then.

We are too busy working these days to abuse substances, and though our mental health is sometimes questionable, we used to feel better after a nice dinner and a walk around town; my husband no longer walks, but saves his worn-out, swollen knees to climb ladders and paint baseboards.

We don’t need any of these new gifts. The gift horse has kicked us in the rear. It’s pay up or lose. We can go uninsured while others receive full coverage and we will be fined. We can opt for a cheaper policy and go broke making up the difference in case of illness or tragedy.

There were days when we could borrow, barter and moonlight, but we are tired. Where do we go from here?

— Rose Distefario Asheville

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Code pink A response to “Breaking The Code: Gender Stereotypes Hinder Women in Tech Fields”

students Game Art Design, where they look at the history of games and how they are constructed. Then they create some simple computer games using GameMaker.

The list goes on. These are just a few examples of opportunities that are available to today’s students. But technology moves at a blazingly fast pace, and there is much more we can and should be doing: building connections with our local tech community; getting the word out so parents who are aware of the opportunities in school today will help their children have a leg up in tomorrow’s job market; and yes, encouraging our daughters (and sons) to plug into tech programs. I invite you to learn more by touring our schools and see hands-on what is going on in today’s classrooms. Then, make a connection, volunteer or make your own creative contribution toward increasing technology in our schools.

By ERica BELL

“What did you learn in school today?”

“Nothing.”

If this sounds familiar to you, you probably have a teen or tween. The good news is, it’s not “nothing” that your child is learning every day in our Asheville City Schools (ACS) 180 days of the year. From Lego-robotics to coding to iPads in the classroom, our teachers incorporate technology into the everyday. But there is a lot more that needs to be done, and schools can’t make these changes alone. We need our community to engage if we are to keep pace with this rapidly changing word.

I agree with the campaign of Marietta Cameron, associate professor of computer science at UNC Asheville, to “Picture yourself in technology,” which promotes successful female role models in tech careers.

But let’s be clear — recruitment of women in the tech industry has to start way earlier than college. I urge parents to first familiarize themselves with the current science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program offerings that are accessible to all students (not just girls) in ACS. Thanks to donors and incredible community partnerships, the Asheville City Schools Foundation is currently funding a variety of innovative programs to give teachers the time and professional development to keep our children on the cutting edge of technology.

Did you know that Brian Randall’s third-grade English Language Learners class at Hall Fletcher Elementary is using iPads to create multiplatform video presentations to learn content vocabulary and concepts?

What about Claxton Elementary?

Teacher Kimberly Eggett received

giRL coDE: Students in the In Real Life afterschool program pose with one of their projects (from left to right: Ayla Dunham, Alexa Mottershead, Lauren Case, Sidney Mottershead)

training to learn about highly effective iPad applications to improve higher-level thinking skills and learning with these technologies.

On Dec. 12, she will collaborate with teacher John Pruett’s fifth grade girls to work through “My Robotic Friends” lesson and Google Hangout with founder of Women’s Coding Collective, Susan Buck.

“Dad, I want a robot for Christmas.” These words came from Rachel Buys, a participant in ACSF’s after-school program, In Real Life, at Asheville Middle School, where teacher Betsy Ray inspires a group of girls to work as a team to build robots and compete in the First Lego League competition. This was the fourth year that this “Girl Power!” Girl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont group has competed, and the students represent one of the few allgirl teams that attend the competition. Ray says, “There are a hundred reasons why we are losing our girls in the STEM subjects …

from the lack of female role models to after-school sports conflicts.”

Teacher Jonathan Moody teaches computer science at Asheville High School, and last year taught a coed coding program after school called “Be Web Awesome” through IRL at Asheville Middle. IRL Campus Director Travis Herbert says, “Lots of kids are asking about game design. All of the technology-based sessions we’ve offered have been in high demand and consistently fill up each semester. We need more partners and volunteers who know tech.”

Moody will be conducting another after-school coding program this winter in IRL and sees it as a pathway for middle school students to get familiar with coding before entering high school.

At the high school level, the Career Technical Education department can provide students with a diversity of technology-based courses from graphic design and printmaking to medical forensics, gaming and, yes, even coding. Nancy Oliver teaches

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upcoming EvEnts at acs tour of Excellence If you are a parent, a woman working in a field of technology or just a concerned citizen interested in the education of local students, join in the sixth annual Tour of Excellence on Friday, Jan. 24, from 8-11:45 a.m.

Ride the bus and get the facts about how our schools are working to provide access to the latest technologies.

Organizers invite participatns to engage in dialogue, and help ask and answer questions that could help shape our young girls and boys into technologically savvy (and employable) women and men. Registration is required at acsf@acsf.org. hour of coding Participate by volunteering in the “Hour of Coding” that will take place the week of Monday-Friday, Dec. 9-13. Over 719 local students have already been signed up to participate in this nationwide event designed to demystify “code.” Twenty volunteers are needed. Contact kate@acsf.org.

To learn more about the “Hour of Coding,” visit csedweek.org. X Erica Bell is the director of development at the Asheville City Schools Foundation and can be contacted at erica@acsf.org.

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Threading the maze Local navigators help residents decipher health care law

by David Forbes | dforbes@mountainx.com | 251-1333 ext. 140

When the bulk of the Affordable Care Act kicks in Jan. 1, it will offer many people currently without health insurance the possibility of obtaining it. Those who now have individual policies may be eligible for more complete coverage and even subsidies to help pay for it. But the law’s extreme complexity has left many people scratching their heads, and a dysfunctional federal website, together with the state Legislature’s refusal to expand Medicaid, has further complicated matters.

One-third of the Asheville area’s workforce earns low wages, census data show, and a comparable percentage of people lack health insurance (according to Buncombe County’s last health assessment), so the plans offered under the

numbers, resources and facts

Statewide toll-free number for ACA navigator assistance. Call this number to arrange a personal appointment with a local navigator to discuss your health insurance options and potential eligibility for tax credits or other financial assistance.

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The deadline to sign up for coverage that will begin Jan. 1, 2014.

March 31, 2014

The deadline for obtaining health insurance; after this date, people without insurance may have to pay a fine. An exception will be made for those undergoing a major life change (such as a move, divorce or the loss of a job), who may still enroll for health insurance through the federal exchange after March 31.

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health care law could have a significant local impact.

To help people figure out the new law and determine whether it can offer them a better deal, trained “navigators” are offering in-person assistance. Two well-established local nonprofits — Pisgah Legal Services and the Council on Aging of Buncombe County — are overseeing the navigators in this area and providing public information sessions.

Here’s a look at the reactions they’re seeing so far, information on how to connect with these services and on-the-ground perspectives from a couple of volunteer navigators. X

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Which specific populations is the Council on Aging hoping to get enrolled?

All ages, all demographics. We’re responsible for 10 counties.

We’ve focused on Buncombe, but we’re doing tremendous outreach work in the rural counties as well.

What’s the response been like so far? Any surprises?

It’s been very positive. People coming to the outreach sessions want to be there, they want to understand what’s going on, and they want to dispel any misconceptions. They’re open and they’re interested; they want to move forward with the ACA. What are the main public misunderstandings your organization has encountered about the process? What needs to be cleared up?

Some of the false information is regarding the responsibility fee [the fine people may have to pay if they don’t have health insurance after March 31, 2014]. People have a big fear about what that’s going to be. There are exemptions from the fees, so people should not have a fear that if they are economically stretched, there’s not a way to help them out.

Another big misconception is that people who are on Medicare have to do something different now. Anyone who is on public health insurance already has health insurance and will be fine. The ACA is aimed at people who are self-insured or uninsured. X

common misunDERstanDings Executive Director Jim Barrett of Pisgah Legal Services clears up some points of confusion: what specific populations is pisgah Legal services hoping to get enrolled?

Pisgah Legal Services is most keen on reaching uninsured people, especially populations that disproportionately lack health insurance: rural folks, AfricanAmericans, people who speak English as a second language or not at all. what’s the response been like so far? any surprises?

The federal website not working has been the biggest surprise and challenge.

We’ve had to adapt and assist using phone and paper applications. We have postponed much of our outreach until the website is working faster. This delay has helped by giving us more time to train more volunteer navigators.

The amount of time needed to meet with each customer has been longer than anticipated, partly because of the problems with the website and partly because of the need to resume the one-on-one sessions once the information about the subsidies becomes available. what are the main public misunderstandings your organization has encountered about the process? what needs to be cleared up?

The lack of Medicaid expansion is incongruous to most people: Why would people above 100 percent of the federal poverty level be able to access health care and people below that figure can’t? Since the ACA was designed for the federal subsidies and Medicaid expansion to work together, there are cruel ironies and complications, because the N.C. General Assembly and governor chose not to use available federal dollars to provide health care to hundreds of thousands of our most vulnerable, poorest North Carolinians. These folks are surprised to find that the ACA will not help them in North Carolina.

Another misunderstanding is that people who have been terminated from their health insurance policies may not realize they will probably be eligible for more affordable and better policies through the federal exchange. Of course, there is a lot of angst because they cannot access the subsidies while the federal website is so slow. They can look on the Kaiser Foundation website (kff.org/ health-reform) for rough information about what their subsidies will be. They can make an appointment with a navigator to get started, or they can call the federal toll-free number for help.

Yet another misunderstanding is why there are winners and losers under the ACA. In order to give everyone a shot at affordable health insurance, more people need to go into the risk pool. That results in healthier, younger people having to pay a bit more in some cases — depending on their income. X

an insiDE pERspEctivE Here’s how volunteer navigator Jim Carillon of Pisgah Legal Services sees the process playing out so far: My role isn’t to advise people on what policy to choose under the Affordable Care Act, but to give them the information so they can make better choices. In general, folks I’m helping are finding that the alternatives that are offered are so much better than what they’ve been using.

Since I’m a volunteer, I don’t have any profit incentive to sell any particular plan.

We help them enroll through what’s still a somewhat troublesome website,or on paper. We invite people to come back after they’re enrolled if they want more information. This is complicated, but that’s why the navigators exist. We can help give them emotional support through what seems like an intimidating process, but once they have all the information, we’ve seen some people near the poverty level save almost $900 a month. X

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Arrested developments A Buncombe County drug-arrest timeline

Drug crime in Buncombe County has, in some cases, mirrored statewide trends in the past decade.

Arrests for the sale or manufacture of synthetic narcotics or other dangerous drugs have increased steadily in North Carolina. That syncs with what’s been happening in Buncombe County.

“The biggest threat on the drug front here in Buncombe County is methamphetamine and prescription pills,” says michael machak, supervisory special agent based in Asheville’s U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration office.

In the 16 Western North Carolina counties covered by the Asheville post, “Methamphetamine is probably our No. 1 drug that we make arrests for at the DEA in Asheville,” says Machak.

One of the primary ingredients in producing methamphetamine is pseudoephedrine, which is found in Sudafed and other over-thecounter medications. According to Machak, “If [someone] is coming in multiple times to buy pseudoephedrine, it raises red flags. ...

As far as the production of meth in independent laboratories, those are some of the things that store owners, or pharmacists especially, look for. [But such pur-

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chases have] come down quite a bit because you’re now required to present ID,” as required by the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005, he notes.

Arrests are also on the rise for prescription medications being sold illegally. “Prescription pills are really overtaking Western North Carolina, starting from the teenagers all the way up to adults,” Machak continues.

One of the challenges in addressing this problem is that, unlike methamphetamine and other illegal narcotics, prescription pills are legal until circumstances change — such as theft or resale. It is the context of the pills that creates the crime, he explains.

A notable difference between Buncombe County and statewide trends has occurred in arrests for marijuana possession. The highest number of arrests was in 2008, followed by significant drops the next two years before the numbers leveled off.

“Marijuana remains the same to all of us in law enforcement — it’s illegal,” says Machak.

When asked about the 2007 spike in Buncombe County’s arrests on possession of synthetic narcotics or other dangerous drugs, Machak did not recall an incident that would have caused the spike.

Sometimes statistics are an indicator of current events, but sometimes there can be a variance between the data and real life, Machak says. “Statistics fluctuate based on the agency’s resources that they have available to them, and to be honest, they also fluctuate based on who you’re catching.” X

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The McKibbon Hotel Group will not develop property owned by the city of Asheville across from the Basilica of St. Lawrence. According to an announcement from the company, a lawsuit by other downtown hoteliers dragged on so long that the project was no longer viable.

McKibbon Vice President wes townson notified City Manager gary jackson on Nov. 22 that the company was terminating its agreement with the city to develop the site, which is currently home to an abandoned parking garage, derelict commercial building and a parking lot.

“We’re not going to develop the property on Haywood Street because of the lawsuit filed in March of this year by the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Asheville and the Indigo Hotel Asheville,” company Chairman john mckibbon said in the announcement.

“We would have proceeded with the project had the lawsuit not been filed.”

“City staff will begin the process of reassessing opportunities for this valuable public asset,” Jackson wrote in a statement to Xpress. “This is a keystone property that is well-positioned to create new opportunities and grow the city’s tax base. As we move forward, the Downtown Master Plan will be our road map. The plan is the result of two years of active public engagement and will be an integral part of our assessment. In the interim, we will move forward with removing the blighted structures on the property.”

The proposal for the 140-room hotel was controversial, with representatives of the basilica and some local activists strongly opposing it, believing the site should be developed as a park or according to an alternative plan.

But Asheville City Council, citing the need for more development of unused property in downtown, approved selling the property to McKibbon for $2.5 million September 2012. McKibbon had until Nov. 25 of this year to make a final decision on whether to proceed.

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BEst LaiD pLans: On Nov. 22, the McKibbon Hotel Group’s dropped its plan to build a 140-room hotel on Haywood Street (pictured above).

Earlier this year, the hoteliers hit McKibbon with their lawsuit.

While they failed to stop the project in court and dropped the suit in September, the delay sent the company looking for other options.

“I believe the lawsuit lacked factual and legal basis and amounted to contractual interference,” McKibbon said in the announcement. “However, knowing that the lawsuit could drag on for a year or more, we began to look for an alternative site. The delay also gave other developers an opportunity to get started on their projects before ours could begin.”

Specifically, McKibbon spokesperson Dave tomsky noted plans for the Parks Hospitality Group to build a high-end hotel on the former Three Brothers restaurant site, and local developer tony fraga‘s proposal for a Cambria Suites Hotel at the intersection of Battery Park and Page avenues. “Those two projects, in addition to the delay, were the crucial elements in [McKibbon’s] decision.”

McKibbon, meanwhile, is partnering with Tower Associates, owners of the BB&T building, to develop an upscale hotel there.

McKibbon is pressing for the other hoteliers to reimburse the company and the city for their legal fees. X

Conversations

By jakE fRankEL

The news that McKibbon Hotel Group is backing out of plans to develop property on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville generated a wealth of responses on various websites. Many readers offered suggestions on what they’d like to see happen to the city-owned property now. Here’s a sample of what some had to say via mountainx.com: “The reason for the timing of the announcement is the expiration of McKibbon's ‘due diligence’ period. It would have expired months ago, had it not been for the lawsuit. Without my support the city decided to extend the due diligence period pending resolution of the lawsuit. The clock start-

ed ticking again after the lawsuit was dropped. Now was the time to put up or shut up. They are shutting up. …

The city will now (finally) proceed to knock down the decrepit buildings on the site, implement short-term surface parking, and set about deciding what to do with the property. …

What we need to enhance the CC, the Grove Arcade, the Basilica, and that stretch of downtown is a park.” — cecil Bothwell, member of asheville city council “We need green space downtown!

Make it a park.” — jill Boniske “The lawsuit was dropped about two months ago. Renaissance, Sheraton and Indigo hotels suck for bitching about competition with a lawsuit!”

— David oppenheimer “So now will the Basilica step in and develop the property, or are we going to have a crumbling parking lot there for another 20 years?” — jason w.

“Smells like a mob-style ‘hit’ using a private contract assassin for plausible deniability. Now [the city of Asheville] can do what it likes, and the only resistance will be the basilica. If McKibbon Group could not withstand the legal expense, I doubt the financially beleaguered church will be able to either.” — Big al “It should be given to the NEW art museum. Get out of Pack Square.”

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the social center for that end of downtown. There are already three hotels planned within a few blocks to supplement the three or four already existing, but no green space of any size. For Asheville to continue to be a place that people want to live in and visit, it has to be more than a mini-Charlotte.

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Turn the lights down low Evening and candlelight holiday happenings

BY CARRIE EIDSON AND HAYLEY BENTON

The daylight hours are almost at their shortest, which means it’s prime time to make use of long evenings.

Holiday-themed events around Western North Carolina do just that: Shops remain open late, historic homes receive visitors, carolers come out in droves and candles are burned at both ends. (Well, maybe just the one end.) Here’s how to learn about local lore and Scandinavian customs, and make a date with Ebenezer Scrooge and the Cratchit family. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Holiday stroll in Woodfin — The shops and eateries of Woodfin (including Sanctuary of Stuff, The Karat Patch, Thyme in the Garden and almost a dozen others) have joined forces for the third consecutive year. The event aims to boost awareness of Woodfin’s businesses (including new establishments in Reynolds Mountain Village) and provide a fun experience for holiday shoppers. Thursday, Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. thymeinthegardenasheville.com.

Christmas FUNraiser Gala Auction — Looking for a little luxury? The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge hosts its annual fundraiser at the Lake Lure Inn & Spa, a historic establishment first opened in 1927 and visited by the likes of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The gala includes a live DJ with dancing, hors d’oeuvres and a dessert bar, live and silent auctions (bid on art, concert tickets, rounds of golf and more) and a special grand raffle prize. Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30-10 p.m. $35 advance/$45 at the door. hickorynutchamber.org.

Dickens in the Village — Biltmore Village travels back in time to create a Victorian feel with shopkeepers in period costumes and more than 300 performers including choral groups, singers and dancers roaming the streets.

Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8. Full schedule at biltmorevillage.com.

Olde Fashioned Hendersonville Christmas — Merchants will stay open late and carolers will sing their tunes as historic downtown Hendersonville presents a night of Victorian cheer. Friday, Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m. downtownhendersonville.org.

Dillsboro Festival of Lights and Luminaries — Dillsboro will line the streets with more than 2,500 candles to honor the Scandinavian tradition of lighting the way for the Christmas holiday. Cider, hot chocolate and baked goods will be set out for shoppers as stores extend their hours. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7 and 13-14, 5-9 p.m. dillsboronc.info.

Tree of Lights — Four Seasons Compassion for Life, a hospice, palliative care and research center, hosts its 23rd annual Tree of Lights celebration. The community is invited to honor the lives of loved ones with hundreds of inscribed luminaries. Personalized luminaries can be purchased in advance. The event is held at 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, on Friday, Dec. 6, 5:30 p.m. fourseasonscfl.org.

Christmas candlelight tour at Vance Birthplace — Visitors can experience a night of living history, touring by candlelight to see what an early 19th-century Christmas looked like at the Weaverville historic homestead. Saturday, Dec. 7, 4-7 p.m. $3 adults/$1 children. nchistoricsites.org/vance.

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Brevard College.

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The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols — Brevard College’s Music Department presents a program of new and traditional carols, sung by the Chamber and Concert Choirs, and Christmas readings from the college’s students, faculty and staff.

This is Brevard’s 16th year for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. (The event was first held on Christmas Eve 1918 at King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England.) Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. brevard.edu.

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2nd Annual Open House at the Heart House Sunday December 8th • 2pm-5pm Presentations and Offerings Include:

•Open Heart Meditation •Bio-optic Holography •The New Science of Love •Bioenergetics •Somatic Experiencing •Thai Massage •Free Raffle, food, and Drink

“Heart is the key to our connection to the Source of Love and Light” Dillsboro Festival of Lights and Luminaries.

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Come join us at the Heart House, a multifaceted healing center, for an afternoon of heart expansion, happy healing and more!

Christmas in Appalachia — Just because the summery evenings of bluegrass and old-time music in Pack Square Park (aka Shindig on the Green) are behind us for the season, it doesn’t mean there’s not a musical fix in sight. Christmas in Appalachia, an annual fundraiser for the Shindig, takes place in the Upper Anderson Auditorium at Montreat Conference Center. Whitewater Bluegrass Company headlines. Bluegrass-gospel outfit The Griggs also perform, and Glenn Bannerman emcees. Saturday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. $20 adults/$10 children 12 and younger. folkheritage.org.

Candlelight Christmas stroll in Weaverville — Downtown will glow with music and light as local choirs and bands perform on streets lined with luminaries. Horse-and-buggy rides, extended shopping hours and a visit with Santa also will be available. Friday, Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m. visitweaverville.com.

Montford home tour — Take a look inside historic Montford homes decorated for the holidays with a self-guided tour featuring baked goods, hot drinks and entertainment. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1-5 p.m. $20. montfordtour.com.

A night before Christmas along downtown Waynesville — Stores will remain open late as storytellers, poets, carolers and musicians take to the illuminated streets for this annual holiday tradition. Saturday, Dec. 14, 6-9 p.m. downtownwaynesville.com.

A Victorian candlelight Christmas at Thomas Wolfe Memorial — Explore the roots of Christmas traditions with a tour of this historic home, which will be decorated in Victorian fashion. Live music and a visit from Santa add to the fun. $10 adults/kids under 8 free. Saturday, Dec. 14, 4-7 p.m. wolfememorial.com.

Saluda Christmas celebration at Orchard Inn — It’s another chance to dress in your sparkly seasonal best: The Orchard Inn in Saluda hosts an elegant fete complete with decorations, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, a drawing, door prizes that include paintings from Bill Jameson and Ray Pague, and a performance by blues pianist Fred Whiskin. Sunday, Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m. $40. Tickets can be purchased from Terry Baisden at 749-3789 or terrybaisden@tds.net. X Carrie Eidson and Hayley Benton can be reached at ceidson@mountainx.com and hbenton@mountainx.com.

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The twelve plays of Christmas A roundup of seasonal theater

BY CARRIE EIDSON AND HAYLEY BENTON

As the days grow shorter and the mist over the Blue Ridge thickens into a cold, icy fog, Western North Carolinians will be rushing around the region, buying and wrapping gifts, decking their halls and eagerly awaiting the first real snowfall of the season. But in between all of the hustle-and-bustle splendor of the hectic holiday season, it may help to take some time to relax — put away the shopping cart, the Black Friday-sale madness, the need to have the perfect Candylandesque light display — and enjoy some favorite seasonal classics put on by local playhouses, theaters and talents. From A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker to The Santaland Diaries and A Christmas Story, the Asheville area offers a plethora of performances. Here, Xpress highlights a dozen.

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It’s A Wonderful Life, according to Immediate Theatre Project. Photo courtesy of ITP

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In this hilariously chaotic Christmas comedy, a couple attempt to put on a church pageant run awry by six delinquent siblings who have all secured starring roles after scaring away the other children. This is the tale of the Best Christmas pageant ever. On stage at asheville community theatre until Sunday, Dec. 8, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. $12-22. AshevilleTheatre.org.

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While Ebenezer Scrooge’s story is repeated time and time again every December, we usually never stop to ponder the life and legacy of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, whose chain-rattling ghost makes a brief but memorable appearance in A Christmas Carol. The Ensemble theatre company takes our relationship with Marley to a whole new level in a funny and touching holiday play, Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol. Showing ThursdayMonday, Dec. 19-30 at the N.C. Stage. Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $20, with a special pay-what-you-can showing on Dec. 19. NCstage.org.

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The Magnetic Theatre’s 31st Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular is staged at ACT. Photo by Tempus Fugit Design.

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Purchasing tickets as soon as possible is highly recommended for the magnetic theatre's “beloved and occasionally tasteless” sketch comedy, the 31st annual Bernstein Family Christmas spectacular. The show sells out nearly every year and manages to keep audiences laughing at its dysfunctional, Christmas-parody, adult-style humor. Showing at the Asheville Community Theatre mainstage, Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 12-14, 7:30 nightly with 10 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday. $15. TheMagneticTheatre.org.

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the santaland Diaries takes a visit into the mind of “an out-of-work slacker” who lands a job as an elf in Macy's Santaland. At work, “his hilarious observations of the shoppers and employees are much more naughty than nice. This is a one-man one-act that can only be described one way: crazy funny,” notes a promo for the show. It runs at the asheville community theatre mainstage Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 19-22. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. $15. AshevilleTheatre.org.

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a swannanoa solstice is touted as “a tapestry of joyful and thoughtful seasonal reflection beautifully woven from the mountains’ Appalachian, ScotsIrish and world influences.” Gracing the mainstage of the Diana wortham theatre this year will be internationally renowned musicians al petteway, amy

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white and Robin Bullock, along with Appalachian storyteller and singer Sheila Kay Adams, Cape Breton-style step dancers The Twisty Cuffs and highlands pipes and percussion band Brizeus. Showing Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $38/$33 for students/$15 for children. DWTheatre.com.

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On a snowy night at WVL Radio studios, a “rag-tag group of station employees faced with a crisis band together to bring the story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls to vivid life” in immediate theatre project’s reimagining of it's a Wonderful Life, “complete with old-time radio sound effects, organ accompaniment and versatile voice acting.” Showing at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. $20/$15 in advance. IsisAsheville.com.

In a newly revised but classic tale, montford park players act out a Christmas Carol, telling the story of Ebenezer Scrooge in “Asheville tradition” at the Masonic Temple. Showing from Thursday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 22. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Opening night is "pay what we're worth" night, where theatergoers are invited to watch, then pay what they think the show is worth. $12-15/$6 for children 12 and younger.

Another telling of Charles Dickens’ a Christmas Carol, a production by parkway playhouse, will show at Mountain Heritage High School Auditorium in Burnsville. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 13-15. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.. $12/$15. ParkwayPlayhouse.com.

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Ho. Ho. Ho. Join Ralphie Parker as he washes his mouth out with soap and attempts to not shoot his eye out in this adaptation of a Christmas story, presented by flat Rock playhouse. Showing at the theater's mainstage through Sunday, Dec. 22. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $35. FlatRockPlayhouse.org.

Start off your holidays with some Christmas classics as the asheville symphony and chorus presents a Classical Christmas, performing selections from Handel’s “Messiah” and other classical Christmas favorites.

Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the U.S. Cellular Center. Tickets range from $20-$58 with discounts for students.

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Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker & The Mouse King.

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the nutcracker & the Mouse King, presented by asheville contemporary Dance theatre, draws inspiration from the original 1816 novella by ETA Hoffman. The production, which has been described as both dark and quirky, promises lavish costumes as it infuses this Christmas classic with contemporary music and dance. Catch the Mouse King at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $25/$20 for students, seniors and children. DWTheatre.com.

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The U.S. Cellular Center presents what many consider a quintessential holiday experience: the moscow Ballet’s production of the nutcracker.

The company has toured North America for over 20 years, first debuting this production, originally called “The Great Russian Nutcracker,” in 1993. You can see the performance The New York Times called a knockout at thomas wolfe auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$104.50.

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asheville Ballet, the city’s only professional adult ballet company, will present the original Russian production of the nutcracker. The company’s director, Ann Dunn, first performed the seasonal dance at New York City Ballet from her mentor, George Balanchine, often called “The Father of American Ballet.” The performance leaps onto the stage at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2:30 p.m. $50-25 adults/$15 for students and children under 12. DWTheatre.com.

Students from the Ballet conservatory of asheville perform a classic interpretation of the nutcracker. Over 100 performers will grace the stage at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. $12-$25. DWTheatre.com. X

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AnimAls Brother Wolf AnimAl rescue fundrAiser BWAR is a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless dogs and cats find permanent homes. Info: bwar.org or 458-7778.

• TH (12/5), 5pm - An-Tiki, a tropicalthemed auction to benefit Brother Wolf Animal rescue, will be held at the Antique Tobacco Barn, 75 Swannanoa River Road. Includes drinks, food and music. Free to attend. Donations encouraged.

Wine tAsting to Benefit AnimAl legAl defense fund • WE (12/4), 5:30pm - Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St., will host a wine tasting to benefit the Animal legal defense

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fund. Food provided by Plant. $10.

Info: aldf.org.

Art ABstrAct PAstels • Through TH (12/19) - Abstract Pastels, paintings by Bridget Risdon Hepler, will be on display at The Junction, 348 Depot St. #190. Info: thejunctionasheville.com or 225-3497.

Art At Asu Exhibits take place at Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, unless otherwise noted. Tues.Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., noon8pm. Donations accepted. Info: tcva.org or 262-7338.

• 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.

Art At BrevArd college Exhibits are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brevard.edu/art or 8848188.

• Through FR (12/6) - Photography by senior art major Mary Kathryn Webb will be on display at the Spiers Gallery.

Art At mArs hill university Weizenblatt Gallery: Mon.-Fri., 9am5pm. Info: mhc.edu.

• Through SU (12/15)- A Horse of Course photography exhibit by Emma Claire Hoffman.

• WE (12/4), 5-7pm - Opening reception.

Art At uncA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: unca.edu.

• Through SU (12/15) - Rewind and Press Play, a sculptural installation by Sally Garner on display in the Highsmith Union.

Art in the AirPort gAllery Located on the pre-security side of the Asheville Regional Airport terminal.

Open to the public during the airport’s

hours of operation. Info: art@ flyavl.com or flyavl.com.

• Through FR (1/3) - The gallery's 19th exhibition will feature works from six local artists.

Asheville AreA Arts council gAllery 346 Depot St. Tues.-Sat., 11am4pm. Info: ashevillearts.com or 258-0710.

• FR(12/6), 7:30-10:30pm- "An Evening of Art and Writing," with new works by HMPaar and reading by Kristen Hedberg.

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/children under 4 free.

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 - Esteban Vicente: The Art of Interruption will feature paintings, drawings and collages.

• Through SU (3/9) - Cityscapes, works by Ben Aronson.

• FR (12/6), noon - Lunchtime Art Break: Rebels with a Cause, with assistant curator Cole Hendrix.

• TU (12/10), 3-5pm - A discussion of the book Me and Kaminski by Daniel Kehlmann, part of a monthly discussion of books that relate to artwork in the museum.

BinAry existence At silversPAce • Through SA (12/14) - Binary Existence, mixed media photographs by J.R. Berry, will be on display at Silverspace, the photo gallery of The Asheville Darkroom, 109 Roberts St. Info: theashevilledarkroom.com.

BlAck mountAin center for the Arts 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Mon.-Fri., 10am5pm. Info: BlackMountainArts. org or 669-0930.

• FR (12/6) through (1/24) - Clay studio exhibit and ceramics sale in the Upper Gallery. Free.

Opening reception Dec. 6, 6-8pm.

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.

Blue sPirAl 1 38 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, and Sun., noon5pm. Info: bluespiral1.com or 251-0202.

• 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.

• FR (12/6), 5pm - Artist talk with ceramicist Josh Copus.

Free. cAstell PhotogrAPhy 2-C Wilson Alley. Tues.-Sat., by appointment. Fri. & Sat., 11am6pm. Info: castellphotography. com or 255-1188.

• Through SA (1/11) - NEXT: New Photographic Visions. doWntoWn Asheville Art district (dAAd) 25 downtown galleries, studios and museums, all located within a half mile radius. First Friday Gallery Walks held April through Dec. Info: ashevilledowntowngalleries.org • FR (12/6), 5-8pm - The First Friday Gallery Walk series will conclude for the year with the Holiday Gallery Walk. elements sPA And shoP Located at 29 W. French Broad St., Brevard. Hours: Sat.-Wed.: 9am-6pm. Thu: 9am-7pm. Info: 884-2701 • Through WE (1/8) - Paintings

by Karen Keli Brown.

• TH (12/5), 5-7pm - Opening reception 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. folk Art center MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily from 9am6pm. Info: craftguild.org or 298-7928.

• Through TU (1/28) - Book arts

by Annie Fain and fiber wearables by Martha Owen will be on display in the Focus Gallery. foundry 92 Charlotte St. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: digfoundry.com.

• Through TU (12/31) - Talula

Love Bottoms: Echoes Collection by Maryanne Pappano. gAllery 86 86 N. Main St., Waynesville.

Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: haywoodarts.org.

• Through SA (12/28) - It’s a Small, Small Work featuring Matthew Zedler and others. groveWood gAllery Located at 111 Grovewood Road. April-Dec. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm & Sun., 11am-5pm.

Info: grovewood.com or 2537651.

• Through TU (12/31) - Beauty from Wood: Natural and Paper Forms, bowls and vessels by Bill Luce and paper works by Leo Monahan.

• TH (12/5), 1-2pm - A paper sculpture demonstration with Leo Monahan.

• TH (12/5), 10am-4pm - A doll making demonstration with Charlie Patricolo. micA fine contemPorAry crAft 37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville.

Mon. & Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., noon-5pm. Info: micagallerync. com or 688-6422.

• FR(12/6) - SU(12/8) - Winter Wrap Up, an exhibit of wearable fiber art. n.c. ArBoretum Located at 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way. 9am-5pm daily.

Info: ncarboretum.org or 6652492.

• ONGOING - A LEGO brick sculpture exhibit will feature works by Sean Kenney.

Push skAte shoP & gAllery Located at 25 Patton Ave. Mon.-Thurs., 11am-6pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., noon6pm. Info: pushtoyproject.com or 225-5509.

• FR (12/6) - FR (1/3)- The Crossroads a multi-media exhibit by Adam Void. Opening reception Dec. 6, 7-10pm. seven sisters gAllery 117 Cherry St., Black Mountain.

Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., noon-5pm. Info: sevensistersgallery.com or 669-5107.

• Through SU (3/16) - Acrylics and oils by Bridgette MartinPyles. the Bender gAllery 12 S. Lexington Ave. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: thebendergallery.com or 5058341.

• Through TU (12/31) - Through the Future, Brightly, works

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Soup, songs, solidarity What: Soup, Songs, Solidarity: A Typhoon Haiyan Relief Benefit Where: White Horse Black Mountain, 105-C Montreat Road, Black Mountain.

When: Thursday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m. $18/$15 advance/$10 students/$5 for children under 12. Info: ashevilletravelingbonfires.blogspot. com or whitehorseblackmountain. com.

Why: Those following recent world events will know of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, which swept through portions of Southeast Asia in early November, causing extensive damage to the Philippines.

The deadliest typhoon on record in the country, Haiyan has left the Philippines with an unprecedented need for funds and supplies.

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Reconstruction Movement, a nonprofit that assists the impoverished Filipinos.

Though Traveling Bonfires has called Asheville its home for the past 12 years, it was originally formed in the Philippines in the 1980s.

“Typhoons visit the Philippines a dozen or more times a year, but Typhoon Haiyan could be the strongest to hit the islands,” said Pasckie Pascua of Traveling Bonfires. “Our focus is more on reconstruction than aid, hence we are forwarding proceeds to a nonprofit, Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, which maintains a decades-long relationship with poor communities in the south [of the Philippines], which was the typhoon’s target.”

The event will feature music by Malcolm Holcombe, Daniel Barber, Aaron LaFalce and Pipapelli; poetry readings by Laura Hope Gill, Pasckie Pascua and Caleb Beissert; a silent auction and traditional Filipino food.

Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods, blankets, used clothing and other basic items.

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Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery: 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. Burnsville TRAC Gallery: 102 W. Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm.

Spruce Pine info: 765-0520.

Burnsville info: 682-7215.

General info: toeriverarts.org.

• FR (12/6) through SU (12/8) - A holiday studio tour will feature artist studios in Yancey and Mitchell counties. Free to attend.

Hours: Fri. 5-7pm; Sat. & Sun.: 10am-5pm. Visit website for full list of locations • FR (12/6), 5-7pm - Meet-The-Artists reception at the Spruce Pine gallery.

• SA (12/7), 2-4pm - ''Ol' Timey Christmas Fun," a class with traditional crafting and music. Held in the Arts Resource Center.

Free.

ZaPow! 21 Battery Park, Suite 101. Mon., Wed. & Fri., noon-8pm. Thurs., noon-5:30pm; Sat., 11am-10pm; Sun. 1-6pm. Info: zapow.net or 575-2024.

• SA (12/7), 7-9pm - Opening reception for group show MYTH and Jake LaGory's coloring book Cryptozoology.

Art/Craft Fairs Essential Journeys Annual Soap Sale! (pd.) Tour our studio and view our enticing collection of unique handmade products: • 50 plus Soaps • Paraben Free Lotions • Lip Lube and Soy Candles. • Saturday, December 7, 12-5pm.

77 Vermont Avenue, West Asheville. www.essentialjourneys.com Edo Creek Studio Holiday Show (pd.) December 7-8, 10-4pm.

Preview Party, December 6, 5:307:30pm. • 5 craft artists displaying hats and wearables, baskets, glass, pottery and whimsical found art. 19 Garren Mountain Lane, Fairview. (828) 628-8618.

Addison Farms Christmas Crafting • SA (12/7), noon-5pm - Addison Farms Vineyard, 4005 New Leicester Highway, will hold "A Hand Crafted Christmas," with demonstrations and goods for sale. Free to attend. Info: addisonfarms.net or 581-9463.

Agricultural Center Holiday Fair • FR (12/6) & SA (12/7), 10am6pm, & SU (12/8), noon-6pm - 'Tis the Season Holiday Fair will be at the WNC Agricultural

Center Davis Event Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher. $5. Info: 606-8680.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W. State St., Black Mountain.

Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm. Info: BlackMountainArts.org or 6690930.

• FR (12/6), 6-8pm - Ceramics sale featuring work from BMCA students and instructors.

Blue Ridge Mall Arts & Crafts • FR (12/6) & SA (12/7), 10am9pm - The Henderson County Crafters Association will host an arts & crafts show at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 4 Seasons Blvd. #5, Hendersonville.

of local musicians collaborating to support the organization.

Rugby Craft Fair • SA (12/7), 9am-3pm - Over 100 vendors selling jewelry, woodwork, glassware, knitting and more will be at Rugby Middle School, 3345 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. Free. Info: 891-6566.

Swannanoa Library Holiday Fair • SA (12/7), 10am-2pm Swannanoa Library will hold its Holiday Craft Fair, at 101 W. Charleston St. Proceeds will benefit the library. Info: swannanoa. library@buncombecounty.org. or 250-6486.

Enka High Holiday Craft Fair • SA (12/7), 9am-3pm - The 26th Annual Enka High School Craft Fair will be held at 475 Enka Lake Road, Candler. Free to attend. Info: 670-5000, ext. 306.

TCAC's Santa's Palette • Through FR (12/20), 9:30am-4:30pm - Transylvania Community Arts Council, 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, will hold "Santa's Palette," a holiday show and sale. Free to attend. Info: artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787.

Folk Art Center MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open daily from 9am6pm. Info: craftguild.org or 298-7928.

• SA (12/7) & SA (12/14) - The Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale will feature works by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

Tis the Season Holiday Fair • FR (12/6) through SU (12/8)"Tis the Season" holiday fair will be held at the WNC AG Davis Event Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher. $5. Hours: Fri. & Sat.: 10am-6pm. Sun.: 12pm- 6pm. Info: wncholidayfair.net.

Francine Delany Craft Fair • SA (12/7), 10am-3pm Francine Delany New School for Children will hold its annual craft fair at the The Dogwood Community Building, 119 Brevard Road. Free to attend.

Info: fdnsc.net or 236-9441.

Great Tree Zen Temple • SA (12/7) - Great Tree Zen Temple's Buddha's Enlightenment Celebration and Crafts Sale will feature refreshments, vegan baked goods, hot cider and handcrafted gifts for sale to support the temple. Held at Urban Dharma, 29 Page St. Info: greattreetemple.org.

Holiday Pop-Up Shop • Through SA (1/4) - Asheville BookWorks will host A Gift of Art, with handmade book and print-related items, at 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat. & Sun. 1-4pm. Info: ashevillebookworks.com.

Open Hearts Art Center A nonprofit art education program located at 5 Woodland Drive, Asheville. Info: 505-8428 or openheartsartcenter.org • SA (12/7), 2-5pm - Open Hearts will hold its holiday sale with handmade goods and a CD

Tryon Holiday Gift Show • FR (11/22) - TU (12/24), 9am4pm - Tryon Arts and Crafts, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, will hold its Holiday Gift Show.

Info: tryonartsandcrafts.org or 859-8323.

Unitarian Universalist Craft Fair • SA (12/7), 10am-3pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its holiday craft fair at 2021 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville. Free to attend.

Info: uufh-nc.org or 693-3157.

Willow's Dream Trunk Show • SU (12/8), noon-5pm - Willow's Dream will hold its first trunk show at 64 Broadway St. Items for sale include goods made by local artists. Free to attend. Info: willowsdream.com or 225-5922.

Auditions & Call to Artists Arts & Community Grant • Through (12/17) - The Asheville Area Arts Council is accepting applications for the Asheville Art in the Park: Arts and Community grant, offered to qualifying artists to enhance public spaces

and increase awareness of local artists. Info: ashevillearts.com or 258-0710. ncWn creAtive nonfiction contest • Through FR (1/17) - The North Carolina Writers' Network is sponsoring the 2014 Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition, open to residents of NC and NCWN members. $12/$10 for members. Info and submission guidelines: ncwriters.org.

Benefits A tAste of christmAs • SA (12/7), 7-9pm - "A Taste of Christmas," with food and drinks, will benefit the caldwell Arts council. Held at the Irish Rose B&B, 1344 Harper Ave. N.W., Lenoir. Reservations required. $25. Info: 754-2468.

Book giving tree • Through TU (12/10) - Oakley Library, 749 Fairview Road, will accept new books or monetary donations valued at $10 or more for its Book Giving Tree program.

Books will be distributed to local children in need. Info: 250-4754 or oakley.library@buncombecounty.org. chAmBer of hickory nut gorge holidAy gAlA • TH (12/5), 6:30-10pm - The Christmas FUNraiser Gala Auction, with proceeds to benefit the chamber of hickory nut gorge, will have food, dancing

and an auction. Held at Lake Lure Inn & Spa, 2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure. $45/$35 advance. child ABuse Prevention services Benefit • WE (12/11), 5:30-7:30pm - A wine tasting to benefit child Abuse Prevention services, inc., which works to reduce and prevent abuse, will be held at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St. $10. children's Bicycle drive • Through SA (12/21) - Donations of new and gently used bicycles and cash will be accepted and donated to children in Buncombe and madison counties at Weaverville Tire and Wheel, 183 Old Mars Hill Highway, Weaverville; and Fast Lane Auto Sales, 318 Weaverville Highway, Weaverville. Info: slhiggins32@gmail.com, 768-7423 or 645-8330. christmAs concert And fundrAiser • SA (12/7), 7:30pm - "Christmas in Appalachia," a fundraising concert for shindig on the green, will be held at the Montreat Conference Center, 401 Assembly Dr., Montreat. $20/$15 group rate /$10 children under 12. Tickets and info: folkheritage. org or 258-6101. deck the trees • WE (12/4) through TU (12/31) - Deck the Trees, a display of decorated Christmas trees to benefit the swannanoa valley christian ministries, will be

held at The Monte Vista Hotel, 308 West State Street, Black Mountain. Free to attend with donations encouraged.• WE (12/4), 6-8pm- Kick off party. • FR (12/20), 5-8pm- Christmas Party hAW creek forge holidAy celeBrAtion • FR (12/6), 4-8pm - Haw Creek Forge will host "The Art of Giving," with food and drinks to benefit eblen charities, manna foodBank and our voice. Held at 2000 Riverside Drive #6. Info: hawcreekforge.com or 285-9785. ingles mAgicAl christmAs toy drive • TH (12/5) through SA (12/7) - Eblen Charities and Ingles will host the Ingles Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit local children in need at Ingles, 1141 Tunnel Road.

Info: eblencharities.org.

Jingle Bell run for Arthritis • SA (12/7), 10am - The Jingle Bell Run/Walk, to benefit the Arthritis foundation, will depart from the Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive.

Registration at 8:30am. Info: arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run.php. leAf schools And streets • WEDNESDAYS, 5-7pm Wine tasting and jazz, to benefit leAf schools and streets, will be held at 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St. $5. Info: theleaf.org or Jocelyn@theLEAF.org.

mountAin housing oPPortunities MHO's mission is to build and improve homes, neighborhoods, communities and lives. Located at 64 Clingman Ave., Suite 101.

Info: mtnhousing.org or 2544030.

• TH (12/5), 6:30pm - A celebration of MHO's 25th anniversary and the 2nd annual House Warming Party. Held at The Venue, 21 N. Market St. All proceeds will benefit mountain housing opportunies programs. $40/$75 for two.

Reservations required. rAinBoW rising fundrAiser • SA (12/7), 3:30-6:30pm rainbow community school will host a fundraiser for the school as part of its "Rainbow Rising" campaign with music by Adama Dembele and the Viginia Daredevils. Held at 60 State St. $10. Info and registration: info@ rainbowlearning.org or 258-9264. rAise A glAss Wine tAsting Benefit • SA (12/7), 5:30pm - Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St., will host a wine tasting to benefit open doors, a nonprofit that fights multi-generational poverty, featuring original art wine glasses from the Asheville Glass Center. $10. Info: metrowinesasheville. com. the Asheville chorAl society Tickets & Info: 232-2060 or ashevillechoralsociety.org.

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Asheville Choral Society will host a holiday concert, "A Celebration of Love," to benefit habitat for humanity at First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Free with donations encouraged. tryon fine Arts center Located at 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 10am-1pm. Info: tryonarts.org or 859-8322.

• TH (12/5), 6:30pm- "Holidays Around the World," to benefit the tryon fine Arts center, will feature a snowy Swiss Alps theme. tyPhoon hAiyAn relief Benefit • TH (12/5), 7pm - A benefit with music, poetry and traditional Filipino food will be held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Proceeds go to the Phillippine rural reconstruction movement. $18/$15 in advance/$10 for students/$5 for children under 12. Info: whitehorseblackmountain.com victoriAn christmAs Benefit • FR (12/6), 6:30-10pm - The Little Wishes Formal Dinner, to benefit congregations for children of hominy valley, will feature a silent auction at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Road, Candler. $40. Info and registration: stjoanofarc3640@bellsouth.net or 670-0051.

clAsses, meetings & events A-B-tech ProgrAm informAtion night • TU (12/10), 6:30-8pm - An information night on the college's Ophthalmic Medical Assisting Program will be held at the Enka Campus, 1459 Sand Hill Road, Candler, in the Haynes Building's second floor conference room.

Free. Info: 254-1921.

Asheville BuncomBe economic develoPment coAlition BoArd • FR (12/6), 8am - Asheville Buncombe Economic Development Coalition Board meeting will be held at the Hilton Biltmore Park, 43 Town Square Blvd.

Asheville oBJectivists • TU (12/10), 6pm - Asheville Objectivists will meet in the N. Asheville Library Meeting Room, 1030 Merrimon Ave. Free. Info: avlobj@att.net. criBBAge gAthering • MONDAYS, 6pm - A weekly cribbage game will meet at Atlanta Bread Company, 633 Merrimon Ave. All levels welcome. Free. Info: peter.ely@ gmail.com. fiBer AnimAls fArmers' forum • MO (12/9), 11am-2pm - Fiber Animal Farmers’ Forum, presented by Local Cloth, will discuss ways to increase the value

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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.

Feed & Seed A non-alcoholic venue and church located at 3715 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.

Info: feedandseednc.com or 216-3492.

• SA (12/7), 3-5pm - The Storytelling Series will continue with "Holiday Stories with The Three Wise Guys," featuring Charlie St.Clair, Michael Burch and Roy Harris. Free.

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Light up the holidays: The Town of Dillsboro will glow with music, treats and light as the streets are lined with more than 2,500 candles for the Festival of Lights & Luminaries, Dec. 6-7 & 13-14. The festival’s first night, Dec. 6, is sponsored by Western North Carolina University, who will present an iceless ice skating rink and their Holiday Dancers. (p.27)

of locally made fleece and fiber.

Held at the Echoview Fiber Mill, 76 Jupiter Road, Weaverville. $10. Reservations and info: 665-1386.

Four Seasons Toastmasters • WEDNESDAYS, 8-9am - Four Seasons Toastmasters will meet at Lake Pointe Landing, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

Info: fourseasonstoastmasters. com.

Friends of Hickory Nut Gorge Advocates for the natural beauty, biodiversity and wildlife habitat, along with the ecological health and integrity of Hickory Nut Gorge. Info: 685-8798 or friendsofhng.org.

• WE (12/11), 6-8pm - The group will hold their annual holiday get-together to celebrate the year's accomplishments at the Lake Lure Inn, 2771 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure. Free.

Holiday Gift Making • TU (12/10), 6-9pm - Learn to craft holiday gifts with Ruth Ingram. Held at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square.

Registration required. $30.

Intersections Holiday Crafts • TU (12/10), 6pm - Intersections Craft Group will meet at The Forum at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 Pack Square, for "Holiday Crafts from the

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Registration and info: dwtheatre. com or 257-4530.

Just Economics An Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to working toward closing the gap between earning a minimum wage and a "living wage," taking into consideration the cost of living in Asheville.

Info: justeconomicswnc.org.

• TH (12/5), 6-9pm - A celebration of this year's work at Jubilee!, 46 Wall St., with food, beverages, and entertainment.

Free.

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 nonprofit community music school, offers private lessons and group instruction for all instruments, voices and styles. 126 College St. Info: 252-6244.

Natural Products Demonstration • SU (12/8), 3pm - Learn how to make lip balm, foot scrub,

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and bath salts with local author Ashley English at the Canton Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton. Supplies provided.

Free. Info and registration: 648-2924.

WNC GM Almuni Club • TH (12/5), 11:30am - The WNC GM Alumni Club will hold their December luncheon meeting at the Hendersonville Country Club, 1860 Hebron Road, Hendersonville. Holiday entertainment will be provided by the Reuter Center Singers. $16 members/guests. Info: wncgmalumni.com or 8908382.

WNC Sierra Club Info: wenoca.org or 251-8289.

• WE (12/4), 7pm - The Sierra Club of Western North Carolina will meet for a holiday party at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place. Free; bring a potluck dish and a book to swap.

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.

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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 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 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.

DANCECLUB DANCE CLASSES (pd.) • Monday, 6pm: Jazz/Funk to Rihanna. • Tuesday, 6:30pm: Dance & Sweat, Gangama Style, Jerk, Soulja Boy. • Wednesday, 6pm: Beginner Modern. • Wednesday, 7:30pm: Burlesque, Boas, Feathers, Embracing your Sexy. • Thursday, 10am: Booty Camp Exercise. • Saturday, December 14, 1-3pm, Workshop: Holiday Striptease Class with costume accessories and bubbly! $9-$11/ class. Class location: 114 N. Lexington Ave. Information/ Registration: 828-275-8628.

IDoDances.com English Country Dance • SU (12/8), 4-6:30pm - Old Farmer's Ball presents an english country dance at the Homewood Event and

Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St. Beginners' lesson at 3:30pm. $6/ $5 for OFB members. Info: 230-8449 or oldfarmersball.com Hip Hop Workshop • TU (12/10), 5:45pm - Mars Hill Dancers will sponsor a Hip Hop Workshop for all interested high school- and college-age students in the downstairs studio of the McConnell Building. Free. Beginners class: 6pm; intermediate class: 7pm; advanced class: 8pm. Info: mhu.edu Line Dance Classes • WEDNESDAYS, 9-10:30am Henderson County Department of Parks and Recreation will host beginner classes in line dancing. Held at the Athletics and Activity Center, 708 South Grove St., Hendersonville.

Registration required. $5 per class. Info: linedanceclass.com or 890-5777.

Mountain Shag Club • TUESDAYS - The club meets weekly at Fred's Speakeasy, 2310 Hendersonville Road, Arden. Free lessons from 6:307pm. Shag DJ from 7-10pm. $5.

Info: mountainshagclub.com.

Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance Held at Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, in Bryson Gym. Beginner's lesson at 7:30pm. $6/$5 OFB members/$1 Warren Wilson students. Info: oldfarmersball.com.

• TH (12/5), 8pm- Good N Plenty will perform.

• TH (12/12) - Carolina Dingos will perform.

Southern Lights SDC Held at the Whitmire Activity Building, 301 Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Info and cost: 693-3825.

• SA (12/7), 7pm- Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club will hold their "Christmas Ball Dance." Donations will be accepted for "Toys for Tots".

Dinner and club meeting at 5 pm.

Waynesville Christmas Dance Party • SA (12/7), 7-8:45pm - The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will host a Christmas dance party for adults at the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance Street, Waynesville. $5. Info: recprograms@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030.

Eco Blue Ridge Biofuels Tour • FR (12/6), 4pm - A tour of the Blue Ridge Biofuels facility, 109 Roberts St. Free. Info and registration: 258-8737.

RiverLink Events Info: riverlink.org or 252-8474.

• TU (12/10), 6pm - RiverLink will host a meeting to meet the developer and review plans for a proposed housing project on Amboy Road. Held at RiverLink's Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman St. Free to attend.

• TH (12/12), 11:45am-2pm - A RiverLink bus tour of the French Broad and Swannanoa rivers will meet at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Ave. $20/free for members. Registration required.

Festivals 18TH ANNUAL Montford Holiday Tour of Homes (pd.) Saturday, December 14, 1-5 pm. Tour of Homes in Montford, Asheville's most historic neighborhood.

Enjoy festive historic houses, home-baked treats and entertainment. $20 at Chamber of Commerce, 36 Montford Avenue, December 1-14. Info: montfordtour.com or 828-2801576.

Black Mountain Christmas Parade • SA (12/7), 4pm - Black Mountain will hold its annual Christmas Parade in downtown Black Mountain. Info: exploreblackmountain.com or 669-2300.

Black Mountain Holly Jolly Christmas • FR (12/6), 5pm-9pm - Black Mountain downtown stores will stay open late for "Holly Jolly Christmas" with refreshments and a visit from Santa. Info: 669-2177 Blacklight Christmas Musical • WE (12/11) through SA (12/14) - Living Water Church, 1284 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, will host a blacklight Christmas musical.

Wed.- Fri.: 7pm; Sat: noon & 2pm. Food and presents given to needy families during Sat. shows. Info: 698- 4664.

Carl Sandburg Home Holiday Events Musicians and storytellers will perform every Saturday from

JOHN’S Thanksgiving to New Years.

Located at 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S. 25. Info: nps.gov/carl or 693-4178.

• SA (12/7), 10:30am-4pm "Christmas at Connemara" with traditional decorations, holiday music and refreshments.

• SA (12/7), 11am- Carroll Ownbey will perform holiday music on a grand harp. circle of lights • SA (12/7), 6pm - Circle of Lights at Lake Tomahawk, 401 S. Laurel Circle Drive, Black Mountain, will feature lights, bonfires, music and refreshments. Free. Info: 669-2052. dillsBoro lights And luminAries • FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS (12/6) through (12/14), 5:309pm - The Dillsboro Festival of Lights and Luminaries will feature more than 2,500 candles, a visit from Santa, iceless ice skating, warm beverages and live music. Held throughout downtown Dillsboro. Free.

Info: visitdillsboro.org or (800) 962-1911. events At historic Johnson fArm Located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville. There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered. Info: 891-6585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org.

• SA (12/7) - The farm will host a Christmas Open House with guided tours, wagon rides, refreshments, the sale of baked goods, greenery and fiber creations. $5/$3 children/ preschoolers free. Parking at Rugby Middle School with shuttle bus available.

governor's residence oPen house • SA (12/7) & SU (12/8), noon6pm - The Governor’s Western Residence annual Holiday Open House will open the decorated home and grounds to visitors.

Free. Info: 225-0122. hendersonville 'ye olde christmAs' • FR (12/6), 5-7pm - Henderson County Heritage Museum in the Historic Courthouse, 1 Historic Courthouse Square #4, Hendersonville, will host "Ye Olde Christmas Gathering at the People's House," featuring period costumes, music and a reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Info: 6941619. hendersonville christmAs PArAde • SA (12/7), 10am - The Hendersonville Christmas Parade will go down Main Street to Caswell Street.

Followed by children's events, a visit with Santa, treats and a reading of The Polar Express at the Historic Train Depot, on Maple Street off of 7th Avenue East. Free. hendersonville olde fAshioned christmAs • FR (12/6), 5-9pm - Merchants in historic downtown Hendersonville will host an open house with refreshments and entertainment. Info: 2333216.

fletcher christmAs tree lighting • FR (12/6), 6pm Fletcher's annual Christmas Tree Lighting with music, treats and a visit from Santa will be held at the Fletcher Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Free. Info: 7780735.

holidAy tAilgAte mArkets • Through WE (12/18), 2-6pm - Weaverville Tailgate/ Holiday Market will be held outside the Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville. Includes food vendors, artisans, and craft vendors. Free to attend. Info: weavervilletailgate.org.

• Through SA (12/21), 10am2pm - Madison County Farmers and Artisans Holiday Market will be held in the lower level of Fiddlestix, 37 Library St. Mars Hill. Includes food and craft vendors. Free to attend. Info: info@marshillmarket.org.

gAllery mugen Located in the River Arts District, 122 Riverside Drive, Studios C & D. Hours: Mon.Sat. 11am-4pm. Info: gallerymugen.com • SA (12/7), 11am-6pm - The gallery will hold a holiday party with tea tasting, music and Fukubukuro, or “Good Fortune Bags," a Japanese holiday tradition.

lAke JuliAn's Winter WonderlAnd • WE (12/4) & TH (12/5) 6-8pm - Lake Julian Festival of Lights will reserve two nights for walkers only (no cars) with live music and a bonfire. Held at Lake Julian Park, 406 Overlook Extension, Arden. $5 adults/ children free. Info: david.blynt@ buncombecounty.org or 6840376.

lighting of the green • FR (12/6) through FR (12/20), 6-8pm - A-B Tech's Lighting of the Green will feature historic homes on the school's Asheville campus decorated for the season. Free. Info: abtech.edu.

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• Through TU (12/31) Operation Toasty Toes will display Christmas trees dedicated to members of the armed forces at select Henderson County libraries. Families of soliders are encouraged to provide a photo to Chapter 7 for inclusion. Info: operationtoastytoes.org or 696-9777. sAntA on the chimney • (12/7) & (12/14), 11am-2pm Santa will climb down Chimney Rock. Live holiday music, hot cocoa and cookies, guided hikes and kids’ activities also offered. Free with park admission. Info: chimneyrockpark. com/events or 800-277-9611. tree of lights celeBrAtion • FR (12/6), 5:30pm - Four Seasons Compassion for Life will host "Tree of Lights," with luminaries to honor loved one who have been lost. Held at 571 South Allen Road. Info: fourseasonscfl.org.

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Wcu's mAdrigAl dinner • SA (12/7), 6:30pm- The Madrigal Dinner, which recreates a 16th-century England banquet with music and entertainment, will be held in WCU's Grandroom in the A.K. Hinds University Center. $38/ $23 for WCU students. Info: 227-7206 Wnc nAture center 75 Gashes Creek Road. 10am5pm daily. $8/$6 Asheville city residents/$4 kids. Info: 2985600 or wildwnc.org.

• SA (12/7), 10am-4pm - The center will hold its annual holiday celebration with activities and educational programs, a corn maze, animal encounters and a visit from Santa. Regular admission rates apply.

Woodfin holidAy stroll • TH (12/5), 5-8pm - Woodfin businesses along Weaverville Road will extend their hours and offer refreshments to accommodate holiday shoppers. Info and full list of businesses: avl.mx/036

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Women and Buncombe County Republican Men meet monthly at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Gatherings feature guest speakers. $18 for optional dinner at 6pm. Info: buncombegop.org.

Henderson County Democratic Discussion Group • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 8am - The Henderson County Democratic Discussion Group will meet at Mike’s on Main, 303 N. Main St., Hendersonville.

Info: info@myhcdp.com or 692-6424.

Animals strike curious poses: Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theater ensemble, will present a profound, absurd, silly and thoroughly raw performance on the theme “Animals Wearing Clothes” Saturday, Dec. 7. In this avante garde, illusion-free production the normal rules of theater need not apply. (p.32)

Food & Beer Blue Ridge Food Ventures Blue Ridge Food Ventures is a nonprofit food and natural product business incubator. Located at 1461 Sand Hill Road, on the A-B Tech Enka Campus. Info: 348-0130 or blueridgefoodventures.org.

• WE (12/11), 9am-1pm & 4-7pm - A holiday market where local food artisans will sell handcrafted wares.

Colburn Earth Science Museum Located in Pack Place at 2 South Pack Square. Info: 254-7162 or www.colburnmuseum.org.

• FR (12/6), 6-8pm - "Holiday Science Pub" will discuss the science and art of brewing.

Guest speakers are Billy Pyatt of Catawba Brewing and Jeff Irvine of AB Tech. Drinks and refreshments served. Free.

Oskar Blues Brewery Located at 342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard. Hours: Sun.-Thurs.: noon-8pm; Fri.-Sat.: noon-10pm. Info: oskarblues. com or 883-2337.

• TH (12/12), 5-7pm - The American Craft Beer Cookbook tour will visit the brewery.

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Gardening Bamboo Walking Tour • 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:303pm - Haiku Bamboo Nursery and Farm, 468 Rhodes Mountain Road, Hendersonville, will host a bamboo walking tour featuring 23 different species. $20. Info: oshimabambooschool.com or 685-3053.

Holiday Sale at Bullington Gardens • FR (12/6) & SA (12/7), 9am4pm - Bullington Garden, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, will hold its annual Open House and Holiday Sale. Free to attend. Info: bullingtongardens.org or 698-6104.

Tailgate Markets THURSDAYS • 8am-2pm - Henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. Ends Dec. 31.

SATURDAYS • 6am-noon - Caldwell County Farmers Market, 120 Hospital Ave., N.E., Lenoir. Ends Dec. 21.

• 8am-1pm - Asheville City Market, 161 South Charlotte St. Ends Dec. 28.

• 8am-2pm - Henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. Ends Dec. 31.

• 8am-12:30pm - Transylvania Tailgate Market, 190 E. Main St., Brevard. Ends Dec. 21.

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County Farmers Market, U.S. 19 East at S. Main Street, Burnsville. Ends Dec. 14.

• 9am-noon - Jackson County Farmers Market, 23 Central St., in the Community Table, Sylva.

Through March.

• 9am-noon - Historic Marion Tailgate Market, West Henderson and Logan Streets.

Ends Dec. 14.

TUESDAYS • 8am-2pm - Henderson County Curb Market, 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville. Ends Dec. 31.

• 3-6pm - Historic Marion Tailgate Market, West Henderson and Logan streets.

Ends Dec. 14.

DAILY • 8am-6pm - WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road.

Ongoing.

Wreath-Making Event • SA (12/7), 10am-noon & 1-3pm - Haywood County Master Gardeners will hold a wreathmaking event at the Cooperative Extension Office, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville. $25. Info and registration: 456-3575.

Government & Politics Blue Ridge Republican Women • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - The Blue Ridge Republican

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Henderson County Democratic Party myhcdp.com or 692-6424.

• SA (12/7), 5:30pm - The Henderson County Democratic Party will host a holiday potluck dinner at St. John's in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, 1905 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Free with a shared appetizer, main course, salad/side or dessert.

• 1st SATURDAYS, 9am-noon - The Henderson County Democratic Party will host a breakfast at 905 Greenville Highway. $8.

Henderson County Democratic Party Women's Club • 2nd TUESDAYS, 4:30pm - The Henderson County Democratic Party Women's Club will meet at Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe, 103 3rd Ave. E., Hendersonville. Restaurant prices apply. Info: info@myhcdp. com or 692-6424.

Libertarian Party of Haywood • 2nd TUESDAYS, 7pm - A forum for liberty-minded individuals to discuss ideas and how to put them into action.

Everyone welcome. Meetings held at Oakleaf Furniture, 130 Miller St., Waynesville. Info: windymckinney@yahoo.com.

Kids Gingerbread Houses At The Library • SA (12/7), 11am - Decorate your own gingerbread house at the Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road. Supplies provided. Ages 5 and up. Free. Info: fairview. library@buncombecounty.org or 250-6484.

Holiday Ornament Workshop • SA (12/7), 11am- The Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Road, will hold a holiday ornament making

workshop. All ages. Free. Info: leicester. library@buncombecounty.org or 250-6480.

Holly-days at Hands-On! A month-long educational event with a wintery wonderland & holiday theme.

Held in Hands On! A Child's Gallery, 318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.Sat.: 1-5pm. $5 admission.

Info: handsonwnc.org or 697-8333.

• THURSDAYS, 4-4:30 pm: "Yuletide Shake, Rattle, & Rhythm," will teach simple rhythms on different instruments. Ages 5 & up.

• TH (12/5),10:30am - Healthy Kids Club – Keep Active in Winter!

• FRIDAY, 10:30-noon & 2-4 pm - Winter Arts & Crafts • TH (12/12), 10:30am - "Candy Cane Math," teaches math with candy canes.

the Arts Resource Center.

Reservations required.

Youth Chess • SATURDAYS, 11am - Chess Ninjas youth chess club meets at Mellow Mushroom, 50 Broadway Ave., for all levels to learn from a skilled instructor.

Ages 7-15. $5 per session. Info: mommyshape@gmail.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., 28803 Asheville's premier a capella barbershop-style chorus! We welcome all women who love to sing! www.songosky.org 1-866824-9547

Lego Club • 1st FRIDAYS, 4-5pm - A lego club for kids will be held at the Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sandhill Road. Free. Info: enka. library@buncombecounty.org or 250-4758.

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.

Pajama Party Story Time • TU (12/10), 6:30-7:30pm- A pajama party with winter stories and crafts will be held at the Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main St., Weaverville. Free. Info: weaverville.library@buncombecounty.org or 250-6482.

A Season for Harmony • SA (12/7), 7:30pm - The Song O' Sky Chorus and Land of the Sky Chorus will perform at Terrace Hotel, 91 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska. $15/students free.

Info: songosky.org or ashevillebarbershop.com.

Reading Corner at Pack Library • WE (12/4), 3:30pm- Reading Corner, held at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St., will feature friendship bracelet making. Supplies provided. Ages 6-12. Free. Info: 250-4700.

Team ECCO Center for Ocean Awareness 511 Main St., Hendersonville. $3 admission fee, unless otherwise noted. www.teamecco.org or 692-8386.

• FR (12/6), 6:30-8pm - Children are invited to visit with Santa.

Free photos available.

Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery: 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine.

Burnsville TRAC Gallery: 102 W. Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm. Spruce Pine info: 765-0520. Burnsville info: 6827215. General info: toeriverarts. org.

• We (12/11), 3:30-5pm “Burlap Bird Ornaments and Holiday Beeswax Candles” workshop for children 3 and up. $14 per child. Held in

AmiciMusic A nonprofit chamber music organization. Info: amicimusic. org.

• SA (12/7), 7:30pm - A performance at White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. $15.

• SA (12/7), 2pm - A short version of the chamber music program will be performed at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. Free.

• SU (12/8), 2pm - A performance will be held in a private home in Hendersonville. $35.

Info, reservations and location: daniel@amicimusic.org or 802369-0856.

An Olde English Christmas • SA (12/7), 7:30pm - Dinner and a Show: "An Olde English Christmas" with Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will be held at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, 1913 Hickory Blvd.

SE, Lenoir. Tickets and info: broyhillcenter.com or 726-240.

Black Mountain Center

for the Arts musicAl events Located at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Info: 669-0930 or www.blackmountainarts.org.

• TH (12/12), 7:30 - Jazz pianist and composer Michael Jefry Stevens and vibraphonist and percussionist Jason DeCristofaro will perform. $10.

Blue ridge orchestrA holidAy PerformAnce • SA (12/7), 7:30pm & SU (12/8), 4pm - The Blue Ridge Orchestra will perform "Musical Tidings For the Holidays" at the Ferguson Auditorium on the AB-Tech Campus, 340 Victoria Road. $15/ $10 for Friends of the Orchestra/ $5 for students.

Tickets and info: blueridgeorchestra.org.

Blue ridge ringers A five-octave auditioned community handbell ensemble based in Hendersonville.

Concerts are free to attend.

Info: 692-4910.

• FR (12/6), 3pm - The group will perform at the Henderson County Public Library, 301 N. Washington St., Hendersonville.

• TU (12/10), noon - The group will perform at the Transylvania County Library, 212 S Gaston St., Brevard.

Buick mAckAne BAnd • FR (12/6), 9pm - Buick MacKane Band (rock) will perform at Main Street Pub and Deli, 84 S. Main St., Marion.

Free. Info: buickmackane.com. dAnny ellis • SA (12/7), 6pm - Danny Ellis (singer-songwriter) will perform at Dream Guitars 59 Azalea Drive, Weaverville. Pre-show potluck at 6pm. $20. Info: dreamguitars.com. feed & seed A non-alcoholic venue and church located at 3715 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.

Info: feedandseednc.com or 216-3492.

• TH (12/12), 7pm - The Fletcher Community Chorus will perform a Christmas concert. hendersonville community BAnd A community band made up of lovers of symphonic music. Info: 696-2118 or hcbmusic.com.

• SU (12/8), 3pm - The band will perform "A Wintry Mix" concert in the conference hall at Blue Ridge Community College's Flat Rock campus. hendersonville symPhony youth orchestrAs • SU (12/8), 4pm - The orchestras will present their winter

concert in the Bo Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College's Flat Rock campus. $7/free for ages 18 and under. Info: hendersonvillesymphony.org/hsyo. mountAin sPirit coffeehouse Concerts are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place. $15/$10 students. Info: uuasheville.org or 299-4171.

• SU (12/8), 7pm - Brother Sun will perform. music At BrevArd college Events take place in the Porter Center for the Performing Arts, unless otherwise noted.

Info: theportercenter.org or 884-8211.

• SA (12/7), 7:30pm - The college's music department will present its 16th annual performance of The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

• TH (12/12), 7:30pm - A Christmas concert and reception. Free. music At green river liBrAry • TH (12/5), 4pm - Harpist Carroll Ownbey will perform at the Green River Library, 50 Green River Road, Zirconia. music At uncA Concerts are held in Lipinsky Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Tickets and info: 251.6432.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Blue Ridge Orchestra will hold an open rehearsal in UNCA’s Reuter Center.

• TH (12/5), 7:30pm - Flutist Judi Lampert will lead a concert by the Apollo Winds. $5/ students free.

• SU (12/8), 4pm - The annual Holiday Concert will take place with student ensembles performing holiday favorites. $5.

• MO (12/9), 7:30pm - The Reuter Center Singers will perform a holiday concert with traditional and contemporary holiday songs. A cookie and hot cider reception will follow. Free.

Held in the Reuter Center. 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.

• TH (12/5), 7-9pm - The college's Mountain Heritage Center will host an old-time and bluegrass jam featuring the Frogtown Four. Held on the ground floor of the college's

H.F. Robinson Administration building. Free.

• SU (12/8), 3pm - The WCU School of Music will present "Sounds of the Season" holiday concert. $15/$10 WCU faculty and staff and seniors over 60/$5 students and children. 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.

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Champion Eye Center is located on 300 Julian Lane (Long Shoals Road near Pomodoros and Fire House Subs)

(828) 650-2727 • www.championeyecenter.com

PAn hArmoniA An artist collective that performs genre-spanning music.

Info: pan-harmonia.org.

• SU (12/8), 4pm - A performance of a portion of Handel's Messiah at the First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church St. $25 donation to benefit Pan Harmonia. song o' sky chorus A woman's barber-shop style choral group, part of Sweet Adelines International, nonprofit women's organization. Info: 866-824-9547 or songosky.org.

• SU (12/8), 3-4pm - Song O' Sky Chorus will perform holiday favorites at the Colonial Theater, 53 Park St., Canton. st. mAtthiAs musicAl PerformAnces Located at 1 Dundee St. (off South Charlotte). Info: 2850033.

• SU (12/8), 3:30pm - A Chorale Christmas Concert will be held at St. Matthias Church featuring the historic Reynolds-Miller Chorale.

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outdoors Wnc AgriculturAl center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher. Info: 687-1414.

• FR (12/6), 2-9pm & SA (12/7), 9am-4pm - The 5th annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo will be at the WNC Agricultural Center. $15/free for children under 16.

Info: wncflyfishingexpo.com.

PuBlic lectures PeAcemAking in the middle eAst • (12/6), 6pm - Salim Munayer will discuss efforts of his organization, Musalaha, towards peacemaking and reconciliation in the Middle East. Held at the

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Public Lectures & Events at UNCA Events are free unless otherwise noted. Info: unca.edu.

• TU (12/10), 8:30am - Rick Pfeiffer and Jeff Karges will present "Family Business Forum: Benefits of Family Owned" at the college's Sherrill Center, Mountain View Room #417. A continental breakfast will be offered at 8am.

Seniors 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

Death Café What: Bridges of Bardot presents: Death Café

touched with it personally ... relating to it as an abstract concept.

When: Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

Lathrope: It has been written that “Death is the mirror that reflects the true meaning of our lives.” But a lot of the time, we don’t really think about it. When we create the space to pause and ask that question ... we really start looking at how we are living. And that’s what this is about. We start looking at the truth of impermanence. We start asking, “Well, how’s my life today?” Our unwillingness to open this door, to have this conversation, ultimately just increases our fear and our suffering. ... Another way to ask that question is, “How would your life be different today if you knew that you would not wake up tomorrow?” These questions give us an opportunity to pay attention.

There’s good reason to do this — as scary as it sounds to some people to think about — going to a Death Café — when you give them the opportunity to talk about it — I have found that they’re ready to talk.

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By initiating conversations — like those found at the Death Café — music, liminal theater and public art, the project’s goal is to improve our individual and cultural relationship with death as a means of enhancing our experience of life. Osio and Lathrope spoke with Xpress about this week’s Death Café: Osio: If you only ask this one question in Death Café, it would be, “What is your relationship with death?” ... We’re usually very distant with [death] unless we get

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Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, 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.

Looking for Genuine Spiritual Guidance and Help? (pd.) We are in a beautiful area about 10 minutes from downtown Asheville,very close to Warren Wilson College. www. truththomas.org 828-299-4359 FREE MEDICAL INTUITIVE (pd.) Ethical high frequency beneficial health information.

Medical school graduate with alternative emphasis. Call (828) 645-0235.

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 WEEKLY CIRCLE w/ EARTH GREEN MEDICINE LODGE (pd.) 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 Asheville Insight Meditation (pd.) Free introduction to Insight or Mindfulness meditation. 2nd and 4th Thursday. 7pm. Asheville Insight Meditation, Suite 200, 29 Ravenscroft Dr, (828) 8084444, www.ashevillemeditation.com Mindfulness Meditation (pd.) "ASHEVILLE INSIGHT MEDITATION Practice Mindfulness Meditation (aka Vipassana or Insight Meditation) with a supportive group.

Group sessions: Wednesdays, 7pm-8:30pm. Sundays, 10am11:30pm. 29 Ravenscroft Dr., Suite 200, Asheville. (828) 8084444,www.ashevillemeditation. com" AIM Meditation Classes (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" Asheville Open Heart Meditation (pd.) Experience living from the natural connection to your heart and the results of joy, peace and love that emanates from within.

Tues. 7-9 PM, 5 Covington St. Love offering, heartsanctuary.org 296-0017.

Coffee and Christ • 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - "Coffee and Christ," a casual conversation about Christian cosmology, meets at Edna's of Asheville, 870 Merrimon Ave. Free. Info: MT1128@live.com.

Eckankar Center of Asheville Located at 797 Haywood Road, W. Asheville. Info: 254-6775 or eckankar-nc.org.

• SU (12/8), 11-11:30am - A community event of HU

singing (chanting). Free.

Grace Lutheran Church 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890.

• WEDNESDAYS - A special Advent worship services will be held the three Wednesdays in December before Christmas. A light supper will be served in Stull Hall from 4:45-5:30pm; the service will start at 6pm. Reservations required for the meal; donations encouraged.

Great Tree Zen Temple Offers retreats and zazen practice and study. Located at 679 Lower Flat Creek, Alexander.

Info: greattreetemple.org or 645-2085.

• TUESDAYS, 3:30pm Meditation, readings and discussion with Rev. Teijo Munnich.

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.

• SA (12/7), 10am - "Quest through Quadrants," with Rev. Heidi of Center for Spiritual Living. $25.

• SU (12/8), 1-2:45pm - Vocal toning session for peace and healing. $10 donation.

• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Self Energy Awareness Group.

SeniorSalt Carol Sing at The Cove (morning) • TU (12/10) - TH (12/12), 9am-2:30pm - The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, 1 Porters Cove Road, will host "SeniorSalt Carol Sing," with Christmas carols and devotional thought. $25. Info: thecove. org or 298-2092.

Sisters on the Journey • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-8:30pm Sisters on the Journey women's circle will focus on living genuine, wholehearted and empowered lives. Meets biweekly. $10 donation. Info and location: 13moons. info or 13moons@gmail.com.

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.

sPoken & Written Word Blue ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. All programs free, unless otherwise noted. Info: blueridgebooksnc.com or 4566000.

• SA (12/7), 3pm - Anna Browning will sign her children's book Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks • SU (12/8), 3pm - Jeff Minick will discuss his book Learning As I Go. BuncomBe county PuBlic liBrAries liBrAry ABBreviAtions - All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n eA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n ec = Enka-Candler Library (1404 Sandhill Road, 250-4758) n fv = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 250-6484) n le = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480) n 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 Wv = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) • WE (12/4), 3pm - Book Club: The Bartender's Tale by Ivan Doig. Wv. • WE (12/4), 5pm - Swannanoa Knitters. sW • Through (12/17) - Book loans for "Imagining the Future: Scientific Revelations in Fiction," a science fiction book discussion series, will be available.

Discussions held every other Tuesday. Pm • TH (12/5), 6:30pm - Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. eA. • FR (12/6), SA (12/7) & MO (12/9), 10am-4pm - Book sale. ss • 1st FRIDAYS, 4-5pm - Lego club for kids ages age 5 to 12. ec.

• SA (12/7), 10am - Five Bucks a Box book sale. Wv • TU (12/10), 1pm - Book Club:

The Shepherd, The Angel and Walter the Christmas Miracle Dog by Dave Berry. le.

• WE (12/11),10am - "Sew What," a beginner's sewing class. Info: 250-6486. sW • TH (12/12), noon - Book Club: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. fv. city lights Bookstore Located at 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva. Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: citylightsnc.com or 586-9499.

• FR (12/6), 6:30pm - Dana Wildsmith will read from her chapbook, Christmas in Bethlehem.

• SA (12/7), 5pm - Jennie Ashlock will instruct an hour of gentle yoga in the Regional room, followed by hot tea.

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Donations accepted. mAlAProP's Bookstore And cAfe 55 Haywood St. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted.

• WE (12/4), 7pm - Malaprop's Bookclub will discuss The Sense of Ending by Julian Barnes.

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Ridenhour will sign copies of her book Historic Inns of Asheville.

• SU (12/8), 3pm - Irish singersongwriter Danny Ellis will present his memoir The Boy at the Gate.

• MO (12/9), 7pm - The Mystery Bookclub will meet with local mystery writer Sallie Bissel to discuss The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz.

• TU (12/10), 5-6pm - Meagan Spooner will sign copies of her coauthored book for teens, These Broken Stars.

• TU (12/10), 7pm - Students from Odyssey Middle School will show the final product of a semester of work in writing and illustration.

• WE (12/11), 6pm - Meet the Grinch.

demonstrations, food, beer and more. Fri., 2-9pm; Sat., 9am-4pm. $15/children under 15 free. Info: wncflyfishingexpo.com.

slAm AgAinst hunger • SU (12/07), 7pm- Asheville Soulspeak will host a youth poetry slam to benefit mAnnA food Bank. Held at the New York Studio, 2002 Riverside Drive. $15/ $7 students and teachers. Tickets discounted with canned food donation. Info: facebook.com/ SoulspeakAsheville.

Asheville community theAtre Located at 35 E. Walnut St. Tickets and info: ashevilletheatre. org or 254-1320.

• FR (11/22) through SU (12/8) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 2:30pm. $22/$19 seniors and students/$12 children.

sPellBound children's BookshoP 50 N. Merrimon Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: spellboundchildrensbookshop.com or 232-2228.

• TH (12/5), 5:30-7pm - A holiday story time event with activities and giveaways during Woodfin Holiday Stroll. Free.

events At 35BeloW This black box theater is located underneath Asheville Community Theatre at 35 E. Walnut St. Info: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org.

• THURSDAYS through SUNDAYS (12/5)-(12/22) - All in the Timing, six one-act comedies, will be performed by the Attic Salt Theatre Company. Thur.- Sat.: 7:30pm.

Sun.: 2:30pm. $15

sPorts Asheville BroWns BAckers • ONGOING - Asheville Browns Backers, a nonprofit organization, invites Cleveland Browns fans to view games at Beef 'O Brady's, 2625 Hendersonville Road. Free.

Info: Ashevillebbw@gmail.com. coed dodgeBAll leAgue • MONDAYS through (12/9), 7-9pm - A league for ages 16 and up. Info: collin.bugniazet@townofblackmountain.org or 669-2052. dodgeBAll registrAtion • Through TU (12/17) Registration for individuals and teams wishing to participate in dodgeball season will end on dec. 17. The games will take place Tuesdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 25 at the UNCA Justice Center. $225 per team/$40 per individual. Info: jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org or 250-4269.

Wnc fly fishing exPo • FR (12/6) & SA (12/7) - "The Southeast's largest fly-fishing event" will include area outfitters, representatives from gear makers, an indoor fly-casting pond,

theAter AnAm cArA theAtre Anam Cara strives to provide progressive, thought provoking theatre. 203 Haywood Road.

Info: anamcaratheatre.com or 545-3861.

• SA (12/7), 8pm - Accordion Time Machine, the theater's experimental ensemble, will perform "Animals Wearing Clothes." $12/ $10 advance.

grAce lutherAn church 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890.

• SA (12/7), 6pm & SU (12/8), 1:30pm - Grace Lutheran Church will present An Appalachian Christmas Pageant in Stull Hall in the Education Building. Free. montford PArk PlAyers Info: montfordparkplayers.org or 254-5146.

• TH (12/5) through SU (12/22) The Montford Park Players will be performing A Christmas Carol at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. nc stAge comPAny Asheville's professional resident theater company, performing at 15 Stage Lane in downtown Asheville (entrance off of Walnut Street, across from Zambra's).

Info and tickets: 239-0263 or ncstage.org.

• TH (12/5) through SU (12/8) - The Modern American Music Project will perform David Lane's adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Little Match Girl Passion. $25.

PerformAnces At diAnA WorthAm theAtre Located at 2 South Pack Square.

Info: dwtheatre.com or 257-4530.

• FR (12/6), 7:30pm & SA (12/7), 2:30pm & 7:30pm - Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre will perform The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. $25/ $20 children, students and seniors. thomAs Wolfe Auditorium Located in the U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. Tickets and info: uscellularcenterasheville. com • WE (12/11), 7:30pm- The Moscow Ballet will perform The Nutcracker. Tickets: $29.50$104.50. tryon fine Arts center Located at 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am-4pm; Sat., 10am-1pm. Info: tryonarts.org or 859-8322.

• SU (12/8), 3pm - Holidays from Around the World presented by the Bright Star Touring Theater will be held at the Veh Stage. $20 for a family/$10/$5 students. uPstAirs ArtsPAce 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: upstairsartspace.org or 859-2828.

• SU (12/8), 6:30pm - A performance of the Christmas spoof Santaland Diaries will be held at the Tryon Little Theater's Sunnydale stage, 334 S. Trade St. Tickets include a buffet dinner, two glasses of wine or beer and the performance. Ticket sales will benefit Upstairs Artspace. $40.

thriving children children first/cis • ONGOING - 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 768-2072.

PlAy And leArn for infAnts And toddlers • TUESDAYS, 10:30am & THURSDAYS, 10 & 11am - An 8-week series of pre-literacy classes for parents and children from Buncombe County. Tuesdays, ages 3-12 months; Thursdays, ages 13-35 months. Free. Info, location and registration: grace. ragaller@asheville.k12.nc.us. or 350-2932.

volunteering Act informAtion session • MO (12/9), 6:30pm - An information session open to all interested in volunteering at Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St. No previous experience in theatre required. Info: ashevilletheatre.org or 254-1320.

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.

• 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 AreA hABitAt for humAnity • ONGOING - AAHH, a nonprofit whose goal is to provide safe and decent housing to Buncombe County residents, seeks ReStore volunteers.

Opportunities include working with the deconstruction program and assisting with neighborhood pickups and deliveries.

Info: ashevillehabitat.org.

Asheville city schools foundAtion • ONGOING - The Asheville City Schools Foundation seeks volunteers to tutor/mentor students (K-12) in need of support.

Volunteer opportunities available Mon.-Fri., 8am-6pm. Info: jay@acsf. org or 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.

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• Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks volunteers 18 and older to share outings in the community twice a month with youth from singleparent homes. Activities are free or low-cost, such as sports, local attractions, etc. Volunteers age 16 and older are needed to mentor one hour per week in schools and after-school sites. information session: dec. 12, noon.

• ONGOING - 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.

fluoride free Asheville • SU (12/8), 5-7pm - An information session for Fluoride Free Asheville, which seeks volunteers to assist in the process of ending the addition of fluoridation to the water supply in 2014, will be held at the French Broad Food Co-Op, 90 Biltmore Ave. Info: info@fluoridefreeasheville.org girls on the run Girls on the Run is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Info: www. gotrwnc.org or girlsontherunwnc@ gmail.com.

• ONGOING - Girls on the Run of WNC seeks volunteers to plan and assist with the GOTR 5K, scheduled for dec. 7 in Fletcher. 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.

• FR (12/6), 9am-noon - Help sort and pack food at MANNA FoodBank for agencies serving hungry people in 17 WNC counties.

• MO (12/9) - 7-8:30pm Volunteers needed to bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center, which provides free lodging for out-of-town families who have a loved one in an area hospital. Supplies provided.

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. Orientation: Jan. 8 or 9. loving food resources LFR is an all volunteer special needs food pantry in Asheville, which provides food and personal care items to persons living with HIV/AIDS or in Home Hospice Care with any diagnosis Info: admin@lovingfood.org or 255-9282 • ONGOING - Loving Food Resources needs volunteers Tue. 9-11am, Wed. 9-11am, Fri. 9am-noon and Sat. 9am-11 and/or 11am-2pm.

Help is needed with stocking, helping clients shop, driving, food box delivery, sorting, internet related tasks, graphic design and office assistance. mAnnA foodBAnk • ONGOING - MANNA FoodBank seeks volunteers to work in its warehouse. Mon.-Sat. daytime and Thurs. evening shifts available. Info: mannafoodbank.org, mgruber@ mannafoodbank.org or 299-3663, ext. 245. memorycAre AdminstrAtive suPPort

a cELEBRation of thE LifE of jason cRosBy: Black Robin Hero, Ken Kiser & the Soze and David Earl will play LAB on Saturday, Dec. 7, as a benefit for the family of Jason Crosby, a well loved bartender at The Junction who recently passed away from cancer. All proceeds from the evening will go to Jason’s family.

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 Tue., Wed. or Thur. for general office duties.

Info: alexander@memorycare.org. mountAin housing oPPortunities • Through (12/31) - The Mountain Housing Opportunities seeks low-to-moderate income families for its Self Help Home Ownership Program, "an alternative path to affordable homeownership." No construction experience or down payment

required. Info: mtnhousing.org or 254-4030, ext. 122. river side Bike lAne cleAnuP • SA (12/7), 8:45am - The Blue Ridge Bike Club and Greenworks will be cleaning up the River Side Bike Lane to keep the area attractive and safe for cyclists. Meets at the Clingman Cafe, 242 Clingman Ave. the rAthBun center • ONGOING - The Rathbun Center, which 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: rathbun-

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Western north cArolinA AlliAnce • WEDNESDAYS, noon-3pm - The WNC Alliance seeks volunteers to sample water in the French Broad watershed for bacterial pollution. Meets at Westfeldt Park, Highway 280 and Old Fanning Bridge Road near the Asheville regional airport.

Bring water, snacks and old shoes. Info: wnca.org or cynthia@ wnca.org. cAlendAr deAdline The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 p.m. WednesdAy, one week prior to publication.

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$5 billion in sales and only 23 fatalities — Black Thursday was a success!

By Martin Walski, retail baron We did it! Black Thursday was a success. Without you, it would’ve been impossible to yank away my employees from their families on Thanksgiving and overstaff my stores in anticipation of the drooling, mindless, bargain-loving masses! So thank you for spending your precious holiday time with the Walski retail family.

Enough is not enough!

Rolling back Black Friday to occur a day earlier was so successful that we all know what happens next. Do we really have the patience to roll the sales back hour-by-hour until two or three years from now Black Friday occurs on Thanksgiving Eve? Let’s be forwardthinking and go ahead and announce that Black Friday is now the first Tuesday in March.

And here’s a couple new deals for you!

• Sneak-a-peek Sale: You pay for the item on Gray Thursday, and pick it up Black Friday.

• No-peek Sale: We describe an item to you using only large, sweeping gestures.

You buy it Thursday, and find out what you bought on Friday.

• You give us cash, we weigh it and give you something of equal weight (within one week).

• You pay us a lump sum any time in October and we will deliver cheap electronics and the year’s must-have toy sometime before January.

• If you trample another customer and it makes the news—with our logo clearly visible—everyone involved gets 10 percent off.

• Blind-leading-the-blind auction: You bid for unknown items without knowing how much others are bidding or if others are bidding. Going once …

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Someone at Mojo Coworking keeps making boobs with 3-D printer ASHEVILLE, MONDAY — A brand new 3-D printer that can create physical objects as large as a basketball, from designs ranging from simple to complex, has been made available to the people of Asheville free of charge, as soon as the current print job — which many believe is a pair of giant breasts — is finished.

Mojo Coworking is where entrepreneurs share office space, bounce ideas off each other and wait for Scott down the hall to finish printing a realistic plastic facsimile of boobs off a $6,000 3-D printer.

Even President Obama referred to this new technology in his last State of the Union address.

“3-D printing has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach a printer tray in shock and horror, demanding to know, ‘Who printed this?’ and ‘What’s wrong with you?’” announced the president.

Brian, an industrial designer who accesses the 3-D printer at Mojo Coworking, marvels at the ability to print three-dimensional objects.

“Instead of waiting weeks for a machinist to produce a prototype

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Try to stay alive and unrobbed!

• Never shop alone. Shop in groups of at least five panicked, nervous shoppers clutching their purses and wallets to their chest and moving together in a defensive phalanx.

A boob jam, above, is cleared from the 3-D printer. for a new product based off our designs, we can wait just six hours for Scott down the hall to finish printing realistic boobs,” said Brian.

“Better yet, he thinks he may have hit ‘print’ several times, so we could be waiting until next Tuesday for the three-dimensional boobs to finish printing.”

“I wasn’t sure if it was working, so I hit ‘print’ about a dozen times,” said Scott. “Also, I don’t think the boobs that are printing are the ones I am printing. Someone else did those.

I think my print job is actually next.”

Asheville families blast retailers for ‘Gray Thursday’ sales while standing in line outside retailers on Thanksgiving ASHEVILLE, TUESDAY — Forced to celebrate Thanksgiving a day early this year, Asheville mother Julie Banner is highly critical of retailers who offered large sales on Thanksgiving day.

“I have no choice but to scrap my family traditions because these retailers are now offering discounts on Thanksgiving, thus forcing me to stand in line on this holiday instead of spend time at home with my family,” said Banner.

Other residents mourned the change as well. “I miss when you could enjoy Thanksgiving and not spend the day standing in line to save a few bucks on Christmas shopping,” said Kris Cantley, while standing in line on Thanksgiving evening to save a few bucks on Christmas

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shopping. “But we have no choice. No choice whatsoever. None.”

When learning that Toys R Us opened at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving day, the Morris family stopped midblessing, threw the Thanksgiving meal in the trash and dutifully trudged out to the store.

“I can’t believe they are forcing us to do this,” said patriarch John Morris. “It was one thing when we spent the entirety our kids’ fall break camping on the sidewalk like refugees for Black Friday sales. Now we have to pull them out of school a week early to camp out in time.”

• If you must park in a poorly lit portion of the parking lot, don’t wait to be attacked — attack first. The best defense is a strong offense.

• Keep cash in your front shirt pocket and never bend forward.

• Don’t leave new merchandise exposed in cars. Display last year’s merchandise to disgust and dishearten potential thieves.

• Don’t pull money out in front of others, especially thieves posing as cashiers. When shopping, err on the side of safety and leave your cash, debit and credit cards at home.

• As soon as you enter a sales scenario, assault the weakest shopper you see. This will gain you the respect of more seasoned, hardened shoppers.

• As soon as you exit your car, play dead.

• Join a gang.

• Eye-gouges and groin-kicks are universally accepted currencies.

• Monitor the social media activity of your friends, coworkers and neighbors. When you know they are en route to major sales events, burn down their homes. This is more of a longterm “shopping safety” strategy.

• Tell a loved one where you are going to be shopping and then shop somewhere else to throw them off the trail.

• If you pause to stand in line, you are as good as dead.

• Keep your car keys in your mouth.

• Don’t trust anyone unless they wear a collared shirt and khaki pants.

• Beware of the “useless gift card sold to a complete idiot by a stranger in the parking lot, you idiot” trick.

• Keep your receipt when you buy a prescratched, winning lottery ticket as an impulse purchase following your gift-card purchase.

• If nobody tries to rob you, you are horrible at picking out gifts. Return them for store credit and purchase a discount gift card from someone in the parking lot instead.

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• The U.S. government has funded some legendarily wasteful projects, but leaders in China’s Yungai village (pop. 3,683) in Hunan province have raised the bar for epic squander after borrowing about $2.4 million to construct an impressive, seven-story government headquarters with 96 vacant windows because, according to an October report in London’s Daily Telegraph, the only occupants are the village government’s eight employees.

• Although many people might agree with blind musician Stevie Wonder that it’s “crazy” to let people like him carry guns, federal and state laws seem ambiguous. According to The Des Moines Register’s lengthy analysis in September, some Iowa sheriffs believe federal anti-discrimination law limits their discretion (though they can deny permits for lack of

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Combating chaos ing a place of tranquility in our own center, then we can respond naturally and spontaneously. We train to deal with the unexpected by going with the flow.

Local martial artists collaborate in upcoming seminar

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From taekwondo to krav maga, if there is one thing that all martial artists can agree on, it’s that practitioners must be prepared to deal with chaos. At least that’s what sean and nesta kennedy, co-owners of Kasumi Mountain Martial Arts, were counting on when they decided to bring seven of Asheville’s martial arts instructors together — all representing different traditions — to present at their upcoming seminar, Chaos From All Angles.

The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, and will offer perspectives from taekwondo, budo taijutsu, dan zan ryu, tang soo do, krav maga and systema.

Collaborations across traditions don’t happen every day. But as the instructors have met and discussed their different approaches, they have found some common ground.

“To me, the ultimate lesson of any great martial art is to adapt and flow toward a greater purpose: deeper self-exploration, collaboration with others and building community,” says Sean, who is also the head instructor at Kasumi Mountain Martial Arts. “That was the impetus for this Chaos Seminar. It has been really rewarding to pull this together, and there are already plans in the works to make sure this is the first of many collaborations to come.”

The seminar is also a memorial event in honor of Sarah Kosub, a beloved local martial artist and teacher who passed away in 2008.

Kasumi Mountain Martial Arts is located at 640 Merrimon Ave. To learn more about the Chaos From All Angles seminar and to register, visit ashevilleninjas.com.

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DisaRmED: Instructor Sean Kennedy demonstrates self-defense techniques.

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We asked a sampling of the participating instructors this question: “What does chaos mean to you, and how does your particular martial art tradition teach us how to deal with the unexpected?” Here are their responses: stephen opper, owner and operator at manual medicine: Chaos invokes an image of complete disorder and confusion. However, in the original Greek meaning, chaos refers to the formless void, the state preceding the creation of the universe. It is at once both completely empty and infinitely full of possibility. This is analogous to the Daoist concept of

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wuji, the primordial state of the universe before the forces of yin and yang separated, and then recombined to form everything in existence.

At the root of the Chinese internal martial and alchemical arts is the practice of returning to wuji — the original state of the cosmos — as well as the original state of our own consciousness. I love the fact that the meaning of chaos contains both of these seemingly opposing concepts. It brings to mind a hurricane, whose destructive power lies not only in its sheer force but in its constantly changing vectors. But at the center of a hurricane is its eye — a place of calm and tranquility.

Combat is chaotic. It is disordered and confusing. If we focus on the mayhem, we are likely to get swept up in it and overwhelmed by it. But if we focus on maintain-

sean kennedy, head instructor of kasumi mountain martial arts: Budo taijutsu, which brings together nine different arts from the ninja and samurai, was born to handle the unexpected.

The ninja people were always at a disadvantage, so their martial art became the art of being ready for anything. We train empty-handed and with weapons. We train for standing combat, ground combat and cornered-by-a-wall combat. There’s even an entire school that trained for the uncertain and slippery floors of sea ships. We learn to get creative and improvise, to keep a light heart under pressure and to use weaknesses to our advantage.

I’ve been studying martial arts since age 5, exploring several different disciplines over the past 38 years. Some were more based in striking, some more grappling and some more real-world self-defense.

What I have found at the root of each art is the lesson of learning to go with the flow and adapt for each moment, to come out on top. But beyond that, I’ve learned that coming out on top is not the ultimate lesson in martial arts training. steve Ledford, head instructor of asheville integrative combatives: For us, chaos refers to two things. One is the natural order of combatives — meaning that anything can happen, and to expect a fight to go “A, B, C” is a sure way to lose. Though we have to learn ideas/

organic juice & tea bar concepts within that technique, the ultimate goal is to become a critical thinker under stress and be able to adapt. The second idea of chaos for us is to overwhelm the attacker. As defenders, we become the “attacker” and do so from multiple angles in order to instill a confusion in the situation and to gain the advantage/momentum in the fight.

Chaos, to me, describes a set of circumstances that includes qualities that are perceived as a combination of disorder, stressed capacity and emotional overload. These qualities relate to each other in the following way. Disorder is experienced in the absence of discernible patterns. Humans, wired to recognize patterns, exhaust their capacity as they endlessly search for order where none appears to exist. The emotional response to this sequence is “overload,” which is typically expressed as either some form of paralysis or some form of submission. In a selfdefense scenario, either of those expressions create enormous vulnerability and often lead to great harm or even death. tony morris, head instructor at asheville sun soo tae kwon Do: Traditional taekwondo is my art of training and expertise. I have practiced from the age of 10, since 1972. It is a very well-rounded art and tradition, which anticipates and informs all domains of health — mind, body and spirit. Through this practice, students achieve heightened awareness, harmony building, energy redirection, conflict resolution, internal and external strength and resolve and — when necessary — highly effective self-defense.

Taekwondo teaches its students to be grounded and decisive, rooted in foundation and principle and able to reconnect to this state in an instant. Over time, with practice, a state of elevated focus is taught and cultivated. When a practitioner connects to this focus, it creates a great clarity. From a state of grounded foundation and clarity, one may use resources appropriate to the circumstances in order to handle the situation at hand, regardless of how chaotic

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Just as when river-rafting or kayaking, you do not try to fight against the direction of the river’s flow, but rather you go with the current, so that you can then guide your way to safety. So too, we go with the energy and intent given to us. As H.S. Okazaki, founder of dan zan ryu jujitsu, says, “Only by cultivating a receptive state of mind, without preconceived ideas or thoughts, can one master the secret art of reacting spontaneously and naturally without hesitation and without purposeless resistance.” Breathe and go with.

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Float away Floatation chambers bring peace of mind to Asheville clientele

It’s a bright and blustery morning in North Asheville, where I am about to embark on a rather unique journey. With my heart pounding and my nerves afire, I am stepping into a dark, lonely box to float in silence in a warm, epsom-saltwater solution for 90 minutes.

I am — understandably — a bit nervous. Thankfully, I’m put somewhat at ease by corey costanzo, who floats regularly and is the manager of Still Point Wellness, home of Asheville’s very own float tank. Costanzo is all smiles, and he’s certain I’m going to have a fantastic experience.

“See you on the other side,” Costanzo says, closing the door to the “float suite.” Now it’s just me, the tank, a shower — and my jangling nerves.

I take a breath and step into the darkness.

Float, or sensory deprivation, tanks were developed in 1954 by physician and neuroscientist John C. Lilly. The original tanks were not very comfortable and were equipped with complicated head masks that allowed the fully submerged person to breathe. Lilly was interested in studying the effects of full withdrawal from external stimulation to the brain, not therapeutics, and his tanks reflected that.

Over the decades, the tanks have been refined, but since the AIDS epidemic of the ‘80s, which caused the general public to be wary of anything that involved shared water, the floatation business remained relatively unpopular.

In the past couple of decades, Lilly’s tanks — now called the far more approachable “floatation tanks” — have made a resurgence. Their popularity grew first in Europe, then up and down the West Coast, and now we have one right here in Asheville.

So that’s how I find myself, floating in the dark, warm pool of water.

Since I’m completely naked and

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lying suspended in this solution, I definitely feel more than a little as if I’m in a womb. Still — or maybe because of that — it doesn’t take me long to settle into the relaxation it affords me; I am truly floating effortlessly.

Of course, that restful feeling comes with a price tag, starting at $65 per hour. “At the most basic level, the sheer relaxation you get out of it is worth every bit of time and money,” says Dustin cogswell, a resident of Asheville and a weekly floater at Still Point.

“I’ve probably floated 30 to 40 times. It’s a very deep sense of relaxation and escape.” paul moraca, a regular at Still Point, agrees about the state of mind the tank provides. “I have a daily meditation practice, and floating enhances it. I’m able to go to that deep, calm inner spot much quicker and stay there much longer,” says Moraca.

I can see how that could be the case as I’m floating, but truth be told, my mind is racing. I’m thinking about last week, this week, next week and every little moment in between. I can’t help but wonder: Will I ever reach that point of calm?

“In our modern lives, we’ve filled ourselves up with so many distractions,” says Costanzo. “It’s like more is better — the more we can get done in a day, the better. Now research is showing that 80 to 90 percent of illness is caused by stress, so if we can really learn how to relax as a culture, then we’ll be a lot healthier and happier.”

Health and happiness are chief among the myriad of benefits that proponents of floating say the tanks offer. Any number of floatation services list relief from stress, pain, anxiety, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure — among many other benefits.

Costanzo says this is largely due to the theta brain waves that are more easily accessed while floating. “When we’re deeply relaxed, we’re able to access parts of our brain we’re not able to use otherwise. Our brains function better, and our immune system is stronger,” says Costanzo.

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NC Cooperative Extension Service Recently I sat down with Buncombe County’s Small Farm NC Cooperative Extension Agent, Meghan Baker. I’m a fan of the Cooperative Extension offices that operate out of the land grant universities ( NC State, NC A&T, Clemson etc) throughout the U.S and offer training and classes in everything from agriculture to consumer education, cooking, food preservation and pest control.

Question: What’s the typical size of a “small farm” in Buncombe County?

Meghan: Most of our small farms are 5 or 10 acres. We’re limited by topography and the value of the real estate. In other areas of Western North Carolina you will find larger acreage”small farms.”

Question: 5-10 acres? Some people have that much land around their house! Are you finding that more people are getting interested in farming and what would you suggest someone do if they are contemplating farming some of their land?

Meghan: Yes, we are seeing more young people interested in farming. This is due to an increased demand for local foods and it is energizing local agriculture. We would definitely recommend they get some advice first. There are issues like soil quality, what crops will grow and what makes sense economically. They can contact our offices http://buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu/buncombe-county-small-farms-initiative/ or the Cooperative Extension office in their county. In NC, 99 of the 100 counties have Cooperative Extension offices.

Question: Are all local farmers organic?

Meghan: No, there are a variety of farmers and crops. Some of our farmers are growing certified organic crops. Some use many organic farming practices but are not certified organic, either because of the cost or because of the time it takes to go through the process of becoming certified organic (Note: it takes 3 years). There are other farmers who use conventional farming methods. fLoat away: Corey Costanzo opens the door to the float tank, where writer Nasimeh Bahrayni spent a warm, salty and thought-provoking 90 minutes. photo by Josh Vaughn

Much to my surprise, as I continue floating, I find that my brain chatter doesn’t cease, exactly, but it does quiet down. And my body is relaxed to a degree so deep that it is foreign to me — a perk that many clients say helps their physical ailments as well as their mind states.

“With chronic back pain for over six years, I’ve tried any number of things,” says michelle Rogers, another regular at Still Point. “In the floatation chamber, there’s just no pressure from any direction.

That level of effortlessness was exactly what I need. It helps hit the reset button.”

At the end of my session, there’s a gentle knock on the side of the

tank, and I exit the stillness back into the warm lights of the spa. I’m impressed at how relaxed my limbs feel and how calm my mind is. As I sit and integrate myself back into the world outside the tank, Costanzo comes over to ask me what my experience was like. I tell him it was pretty profound.

Costanzo says that floating is “a way to connect with the wisdom that’s inside each of us.”

And I think he may just be right.

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Question: Are any of local farmers using genetically engineered seeds?

Meghan: Yes, there are some, but this is primarily in the field crops that are fed to animals like Bt corn and soy.

Question: Ingles buys from many local farmers, but often our customers don’t understand that local produce has a season. What is the growing season in Western NC? Meghan: A lot depends on the crop. There are “cold weather” crops that can be planted as early as March and harvested in May or June and then planted again in August and harvested in October or November like kale, beets,and turnips. “Warm weather” crops like tomatoes and leaf lettuce have a shorter season because they are more affected by frost. Many of our small local farmers are utilizing techniques like hoop houses and high tunnels to protect their crops and extend the growing season.

Leah McGrath, RD, LDN Corporate Dietitian, Ingles Markets Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InglesDietitian Work Phone: 800-334-4936

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Sunday, December 8, 12:30-5:30pm. $200 per couple. 828-989-6004 to register.

PilAtes mAt (pd.) Monday & Thursday 6:30pm, Saturday 10:30am. Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Call 277-5741. Registration suggested $12, details at www.AshevilleHappyBody.com floW yogA (pd.) Tuesday 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am.

Class appropriate for all levels. Happy Body, 1378 Hendersonville Rd. Call 277-5741.

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AshevilleHappyBody.com AromAtherAPy for the holidAys • WE (12/4), 9am-noon & 1-4pm - A program on aromatherapy for the holidays will be held at Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex. $30/$10 Mission employees. Info and registration: mission-health.org/events or 213-8250.

Asheville community yogA center Located at 8 Brookdale Road. Info: ashevillecommunityyoga.com.

• TH (12/12), 6-7:30pm - Winter Detox Mini Retreat. $20 @calsubhead:Cloud Cottage 219 Old Toll Circle in Black Mountain. Info: cloudcottage.org or 669-6000.

• FR (12/6) through SU (12/8) - "Evergreen Sesshin" to commemorate the enlightenment of the Buddha, a retreat for experienced meditators. intro to energy medicine • MO (12/9), 10am-noon - An intro to energy medicine will be held at Mission Hospital’s Integrative Healthcare Wellness Resource Center, 50 Doctor’s Drive, 120 W. Annex. $10/ free for Mission employees. Info and registration: missionhealth.org/events or 213-8250.

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red cross Blood drives Info: redcrosswnc.org or 258-3888. Appointment and ID required for blood drives.

• TH (12/5), 1:30-6pm - Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Appointments and info: 669-2725.

• MO (12/9), 1:30-6pm - North Buncombe Elementary School, 251 Flat Creek Church Road, Weaverville. Appointments and info: 645-6054.

• TH (12/12), 7:30am-4pm - Charles George V.A. Medical Center, 1100 Tunnel Road. Appointments and info: 299-2514 x. 4117 • TH (12/12), 2-6:30pm- Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler. Appointments and info: 667-3950. 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.

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: 989-8075.

• 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.

• TUESDAYS, 7pm - Meets at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St. Info: 273-1280.

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, 1pm - "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. BAlAnce Point collABorAtive Located at 263 Haywood St. unless otherwise noted. Info: balancepointnc.com or 348-6922.

• TUESDAYS, 5:30-6:30pm - New Voice, a support group for eating disorder recovery. Free. Info: balancepointnc.com or 348-6922. deBtors Anonymous 12-step recovery on issues of underearning, debt and learning to live one's vision in life. Info: 7790077.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - Meets at First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St., Room 101. Info: debtorsanonymous.org. dePression And BiPolAr suPPort AlliAnce: mAgnetic minds • WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm & SATURDAYS, 4-6pm - Magnetic Minds provides self-help through weekly, peer-facilitated support meetings. Meets at 1316-C Parkwood Road, across from the West Asheville BB&T. Free. Info: MagneticMinds.weebly.com or 367-7660. emotions Anonymous: Asheville • TUESDAYS, 7pm- Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program for anyone desiring to live a healthier emotional life. Held at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church, 880 Sandhill Road. Info: 631434-5294. 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.

• WEDNESDAYS, 2pm - Dual Diagnosis Support Group. For individuals with MH/SA diagnoses. 3 Thurland Ave., off Biltmore Avenue.

• 1st SATURDAYS, 10am; 3rd TUESDAYS, 6pm - Family/Caregiver group for people supporting someone experiencing a mental health issue. 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 315. 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 6th 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.

• THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Step Study group at the Cox House, 723 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. Info: 329-1637.

• THURSDAYS, noon - Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road.

Info: 674-2417.

• FRIDAYS, 10am- Step Study group at Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road. Info: 277-1975.

• SATURDAYS, 9:30am - 424 W. State St., Black Mountain. Open relapse and recovery meeting. Info: 669-0986.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - First Congregational UCC, 20 Oak St. Info: (516) 650-5626.

• MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Balfour United Methodist Church, 2567 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. Info: 800-580-4761.

• TUESDAYS, 10:30am-noon - 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: recovering-couples.org.

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 A peer support group to help individuals gain independence from all types of addictive behavior (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.).

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Famous designer Kenneth Cole might be a name that appears on lots of people’s Christmas lists, but if you’re all about shopping and eating locally, you may be more interested in learning about Ken Cole, an organic apple farmer with deep roots in Western North Carolina. Cole has supplied both the apples and the applesauce recipe used by Blue Ridge Food Ventures’ Winter Sun Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Modeled on an initiative pioneered in the Hudson Valley region of New York state, Winter Sun Farms is now in its fifth year of bringing the bounty of summer harvests to its members throughout the cold and cropless months of winter.

Subscribers to the CSA get about eight bags of food in each monthly pickup December through March, but unlike programs that run through the warmer months, most of the food in this program has been cleaned, chopped, diced, pureed and/or parboiled before being vacuum-sealed and frozen. The result is convenient portions of fresh, local food that make holiday cooking a breeze.

For example, the butternut squash puree eliminates the need to saw the squash open, roast it and scoop out the flesh before making use of it in a recipe. All it takes is a quick reheat, and you can make a great soup, dessert (see recipe on page 43) or a quick dip that’s perfect for bringing along to parties. It can even be used in pretty much any recipe that calls for canned pumpkin.

This year, Winter Sun Farms will also deliver pesto, which makes an easy dinner with fresh-from-the-garden flavor when tossed with some

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fEstivE vEggiEs: Blue Ridge Food Ventures employee Natalie Marsh prepares colorful chopped bell peppers to be vacuum sealed and frozen for the Winter Sun Farms CSA.

pasta, as well as an asparagus puree that can be turned into a soup with just a few additional ingredients.

Then there’s applesauce, which makes a scrumptious side dish all on its own. This year’s featured applesauce was made from Rome apples with the skins left on, so the puree has a festive reddish color.

To help members make the best use of the ingredients they receive, Winter Sun Farms maintains a database of recipes on its website.

Subscribers to the CSA also get to enjoy a winter filled with summer treats like blueberries, blackberries and raspberries as well as diced tomatoes and peppers.

According to Chris Reedy, Blue Ridge Food Ventures executive

director, CSA members aren’t the only ones who benefit from Winter Sun Farms. He says the program helps farmers grow and sell more as well.

“You have a farmer who goes to a tailgate market, and he’s going to get premium prices,” he says, “but he’s also going to spend all day there, or he’s going to pay someone to be there.”

Reedy says farmers can sell to restaurants, but they must submit to extremely exacting quality standards and often can sell only small quantities. But with the Winter Sun Farms program, he says, “we buy large quantities; we bought 800 pounds of peppers [this season], and these

800 pounds of peppers will be processed, and we’ll get 400-600 packages out of them. So what we’ll be able to do is then offer that farmer a wholesale route, so he can drop 800 pounds and not worry about it.”

Renae Moss Brooks of Blue Ridge Apple Growers echoes the positive effects Winter Sun Farms has had on the local farming community.

“Any time and any way that a grower can sell their product locally is a good thing,” she says. “And we believe that is what the Winter Sun Farms program provides for Moss Farms, not to mention the healthy benefits that the program is ensuring for their recipients.”

Winter Sun Farms produce shares can be collected on Tuesdays at the Flat Rock Tailgate Market; Wednesdays at Blue Ridge Food Ventures at A-B Tech’s Enka campus; inside the Grove Arcade on Thursdays; and at the Grow Down Home Market in Black Mountain on Saturdays.

For the first time this year, the program will be expanding to Greenville, S.C., with a pickup at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery on Mondays. The total cost for the four-month share is $125 for pickup at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, while pickups in Black Mountain, downtown Asheville and Flat Rock incur an additional $10 convenience fee.

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by Michael Franco On Wednesday, Dec. 11, Blue Ridge Food Ventures will clear out the cartons, cases, boxes and buckets from its main storage area and convert the room into the Holiday Marketplace. Here, holiday shoppers will be able to sample and shop for tried-andtrue treats from the agribusiness incubator — including jams, jellies and hot sauces — and test out some of the latest products to be developed there such as Blue Blaze Soda and Ashevillle Brew Bites brownies.

Members of Winter Sun Farms CSA will be able to pick up their first share of the season at Holiday Marketplace, and those

interested in becoming members will have a chance to check out the produce that is included in the program and sign up. This will be the last chance to join the CSA this season and secure a chance to enjoy summer-fresh produce all winter long.

The Holiday Marketplace will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Blue Ridge Food Ventures, which is located on AB-Tech’s Enka campus at 1461 Sand Hill Road, Candler.

WINTER SUN FARMS The Winter Sun Farms CSA program benefits local consumers by offering access to locally grown summer produce in the off-season, but it also gives local farmers a dependable way to sell and distribute large quantities of their products.

Winter Sun Farms butternut squash custard with ginger and cinnamon

POUNDS DISTRIBUTED LAST YEAR

Ingredients: ½ cup WSF butternut squash puree ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 cups evaporated milk (or any milk you have in your refrigerator) 1 large egg plus 2 large yolks Directions: Bring 1 quart water to boil for a water bath. Set eight 6-ounce custard cups in two 8-inch square pans. (Brownie pans or disposable pans work well. I used my turkey roaster, and they all fit fine.)

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.

Heat pumpkin, ginger and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until puree sputters and flavors intensify, 3 to 4 minutes.

Whisk in brown sugar, then milk, and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk eggs and yolks in a medium bowl.

Gradually whisk hot-pumpkin mixture into eggs, then pour into custard cups.

Set pans in oven and carefully pour in enough hot water to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake until custards are set, about 20-30 minutes.

Remove custard cups from baking dish and cool slightly. Lay plastic wrap directly over each custard to prevent a skin from forming. Chill until ready to serve.

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Showing their roots Honest cooking on the north side of town

Editor’s note: In October, Xpress correspondent Jonathan Ammons explored a few South Asheville dining options. In this issue, Ammons is back with his take on two North Asheville eateries that offer their own brand of comfort food.

Honest food. It sometimes seems difficult to come by. Since the explosion of foodie TV shows like “Top Chef” and “Kitchen Nightmares,” the entire experience of eating out has changed drastically. Suddenly, every diner acts like part of a reality show when, in reality, he can hardly poach an egg. I am as guilty of this as anyone. The development of websites like Urban Spoon and Yelp only further perpetuate this behavior.

In turn, many chefs have shifted their focus to very modern cuisine, revolving around bold flavors, strange pairings and often served as small plates or tasting menus — a luxury previously reserved for white tablecloth establishments. As someone who eats for a hobby, I find that it gets tiring going through yet another menu boasting truffle potstickers, pork belly sliders, chicken and waffles or any other trendy, semi-fine dining tapas-induced experiment. Sometimes you need a meal that just speaks an honest word, a dish that tells you a story of where the chef came from and how he grew up. stonE housE maRkEt Dan Rogers and his wife, Debbie, have run a tiny, nine-table restaurant on the northern outskirts of town called the Stone House Market for eight years now. “It’s basically just a small restaurant run by a wife and a husband,” explains Dan as he begins his daily kitchen prep. “We like to think you’re coming over for dinner rather than going to some big restaurant.” Housed in an old filling station from the 1930s, the couple originally renovated the space to be a deli, but as their clientele grew, it evolved into a small, reservation-only restau-

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rant that bridges a gap between fine dining and home cooking. “We don’t turn over many tables,” says Dan. “Take your time, drink a bottle of wine and dine ... we’re not in any rush.”

The original stone walls, vintage booths and a variety of throwntogether tables give you the feeling that you are sitting in someone’s eclectic home and that this meal really is going to be something to remember. It will not be a meal designed by a chef who hasn’t set foot in his or her own kitchen since publishing the menu a year ago.

No, this truly is home cooking.

And as is fitting in anyone’s home, it is best not to nitpick with a gracious host. There are no specials. The menu, which is not printed but scrawled out on a large chalkboard, changes on an almost weekly basis depending on what is local, fresh and seasonal. The dishes reflect Dan’s

upbringing by two Italian grandmothers from opposite ends of the country who taught him a variety of Italian cuisines. Pastas, breads, sausages and sauces are all made from scratch by Dan and served to you by Debbie: grilled lamb chop with cranberry-pear reduction and raspberries; and handmade noodles stuffed with either balsamic chicken or house-made sausage; crab ravioli with lemon, fennel and olive oil; grilled bass with a house pesto sauce, tomato and leeks. And in classic Italian fashion, if you do not like an ingredient, it will be served on the side, as there are no substitutions.

“The whole dining scene has grown into a very odd situation.

Everyone watches ‘Top Chef’ and thinks that that’s what a restaurant is,” says Dan, explaining just what drove him away from the standardized restaurant kitchen to create this two-person operation. “The whole business is really funny and

fickle. A lot of people judge restaurants based on things that they have had before or what somebody told them is good. And I think that we’ve lost the concept of just sitting around the dinner table. … But now everyone wants to go out to a restaurant and immediately tell everyone how it was! We’ve got to stop watching those TV shows!”

Stone House Market is at 301 Old Leicester Highway. Winter hours are 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. WednesdaySunday. Reservations are strongly suggested, as seating is very limited. 252-1200 BavaRian REstauRant anD BiERgaRtEn The Bavarian Restaurant and Biergarten is hard to miss.

Between the blaring polka music, the abundance of knickknacks, the face-in-hole photo board and the Bavarian Shoe Pole — whatever that is — it is decorated with all the tact of “Pee Wee’s Playhouse” and is quite visible from the heavily trafficked street. A long standing Woodfin institution, the place has been cranking out German standards for years. And while a common criticism I’ve heard of the Bavarian is its high prices, that critique often fails to take into account the amount of labor and love that goes into many of these dishes. It’s not easy to pull off German classics accurately.

There’s the traditional schnitzel, beef rouladen and other classics that feel like endangered species, conceivably unseen on a menu in decades. But what stands out most are the five varieties of handmade bratwursts: traditional, cheese stuffed, and a slew of other delicious, tube-shaped meats.

Some friends and I ventured in one Wednesday afternoon for the schweinshaxe, a slow-roasted pork knuckle that takes more than seven hours to prepare and needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance.

Served with a beer and onion sauce and knodle (a german potato dumpling), it is one of the most intimidating entrees I’ve seen in a while.

“Because there is nothing like enjoying the company of three men and a pork knuckle,” said local radio DJ and foodie Sam Steele.

Local musician Andrew Fletcher, Sam and I dig into the behemoth shank of meat. The skin is crispy; you taste the iron of your own blood as it pricks the roof and sides

of your mouth. “It’s a bit like a chicharron,” says Sam, “but way crunchier. And you don’t get as much of that delicious fat in a chicharron. This is some heavy content.” The meat is, of course, most tender at its core. But that is not to say that the dish is not fantastically marinated in its gravy.

“Still, there’s a part of me that just wants to smother this whole thing in barbecue sauce,” says Sam, gouging the knife into the thick skin of the beast. “It’s good stuff!”

“A lot of this is pretty standard.

These are just home fries, and then there’s slaw, pork shank,” he points out.

“Right, but it is standard in America because it all originated in Germany!” I retort. And it is true, a lot of the items on the menu are things that are familiar to our palate, but it’s the flavors and seasonings that are unique. The pop of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves in the gravy gives it a much stronger and more wonderful flavor than our palates are accustomed to — like a scratchmade Dijon mustard contributing a more flavorful twist to what would otherwise be a simple potato salad.

“We get all of our wild meat and game from local sources,” explains server Justin Hensley. “All of our herbs come from the garden just outside.”

I believe that all cooking tells you a story. For many people, it is a story of where they were raised. For others, it is what they rebelled from.

And for some it is where they are going. This food that tells you where they came from. And it seems to have been a very happy place.

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This week, John Meyer writes about the West Asheville eatery, West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen, or WALK.

New Winter menu featuring housemade charcuterie, locally sourced cheeses, 100% grass fed beef, local cage free eggs, fresh baked bread from Strada Italiano and organic, hormone free chicken.

For fans of the Asheville food scene, I am writing to whet appetites, so to speak, about a place that might be (as yet) flying a bit under the radar. West Asheville Lounge and Kitchen, or WALK, is a casual place in “East” West Asheville on Haywood Road and has a neighborhood pub kind of feel.

In addition to the pub food, drink choices and its regular “Taco Tuesday” feature (which is very reasonable and packs the

place every week), WALK boasts an exceptional Sunday brunch and daily specials that are noteworthy.

Last week I had a coconut chicken curry soup and butternut squash/ goat cheese ravioli that really hit the spot and rivaled something one might find at some of the higher-end establishments in town, at probably half the price.

Kitchen managers Jeff Barcelona and Jack Wedthoff both grew up in Asheville and then traveled extensively, which is evident in some of the culinary influences that give local favorites an edge in their specials.

Recent variations on some standard seasonal fare have been a pumpkin Parmesan basil ravioli, lamb shanks with a rosemary/root veggie braise, and a blue cheese portobello soup.

WALK is the kind of a place where the kids can have mac ‘n’ cheese, and the adults can have the Carolina bison steak and poached pear/ Humboldt fog salad, all while a soccer match is playing on the telly. X

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“I think cacao is nature’s antidepressant,” says Aradhana Silvermoon. Unleashing a radiant smile, she rolls over an exercise ball and starts bouncing her 3-monthold daughter, Perseia, swaddled closely to her chest. Although Silvermoon has cut back significantly on chocolate since beginning to breast-feed, the joy her budding Asheville business brings to both her family and her spirit is readily evident.

“I always want to make everything as much of a superfood as possible,” Silvermoon reveals. The cacao bean itself contains 1,200 chemical constituents, to which Silvermoon adds assorted raw, organic components.

Some of her chocolates include more than 20 ingredients, many of them native to the Mediterranean or Central America. The various alkaloids, vitamins and minerals they contain boost energy levels while promoting healthy digestion, detoxification, allergy resistance and more.

With the sweet smell of chocolate permeating her home, Silvermoon retraces her confectionary journey, which began in Los Angeles about five years ago. Closely following a raw diet and heavily involved in both the healing arts and the music business, Silvermoon wanted to see if her passion for raw

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About a year-and-a-half ago, Silvermoon and her husband relocated to Asheville, hoping to continue growing the business while also focusing on their “folk-hop” duo, I,Star.

Upon arriving, however, they were in for a rude awakening. “We moved into chocolate central,” she says.

So far, though, business has been good. Silvermoon’s chocolates are available at several local retailers and farmers markets and will soon begin appearing on Earth Fare’s shelves. Two new employees are helping fill orders while Silvermoon takes a break to focus on caring for her baby.

Although Asheville is sprinkled with other raw chocolatiers, each company, says Silvermoon, has its own unique offerings. Hers is the Medicine Ball, a blend of 15 herbs, raw chocolate and natural sweeteners that is her best-selling and most recognized product.

“People go crazy for them,” she reports. “My husband will eat two before going on long hikes; they’re full of satisfying, sustained energy.”

With a long list of medicinal properties, cacao has been considered a sacred ingredient for centuries in various cultures.

Silvermoon calls it “a magical food; even the ceremonial aspect of cacao is coming back,” she notes. At a cacao ceremony in Asheville (her first), Silvermoon says she had “some of the best cacao [she] had ever tried.” She connected with the ceremony’s leader, and most of her cacao now comes straight from his familyowned farm in Guatemala.

All-organic, fair-trade, top-quality ingredients are hallmarks of Silvermoon’s confections. In addition, she’s come up with ways to make classics like caramel pecan truffles without applying any heat or adding processed components.

Above a certain temperature, she explains, some fats get denatured — which is often what makes people gain weight. “One of the things with raw chocolate is that the fats stay raw. Good fat is really good for you, and chocolate can even aid in weight loss, because it’s an appetite suppressant.”

Silvermoon blends a wealth of knowledge about cacao and nutrition in general with a passion for her offerings, and she’s looking forward to creating new recipes and offering a hot cacao drink at such venues as the Holiday Bazaar at UNC Asheville and the Woodfin YMCA’s Winter Tailgate Market.

“It’s so great to see everyone reacting so well to the chocolates,” she observes. “It really is powerful medicine.”

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With all the spice floating around the Chai Pani/MG Road kitchen, this is no ordinary brunch. For starters, there’s a breakfast taco that uses a moist and flaky paratha — an Indian flat bread that’s a cross between tortilla and croissant — to wrap a huge portion of fluffy scrambled eggs, house-made sausage and chopped tomatoes.

Then there’s the Two for Me, Naan for You dish whose name alone reflects the fun the guys at MG Road are having with this unique dining niche. It consists of two sunny-sideup eggs topped by a naan so fluffy, it’s like a pancake, which is further topped by a swoon-inducing keema

(a type of Indian chili made with lamb), paneer, hot sauce and Kashmiri-chili Hollandaise. The heat sends tremors through the satisfying earthiness of the dish to wake your taste buds.

Owner Meherwan Irani says that although the night-brunch concept has been popular, he doesn’t plan to expand it to other nights. “That’s the cool part about it,” he says, mentioning that recently he’s been stopped on the street by people who give the thumbsup and simply say, “Night Brunch.” “I look at this as a tip of the hat to the service industry and to our regular customers and to those hard-core people who want to come out at midnight on a Sunday night. It’s for them.” X

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Folk-famous Dar Williams returns with literary collection In the Time of Gods

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When Dar Williams (who plays Saturday, at The Grey Eagle) released her debut album, The Honesty Room, in 1994, she was pretty sure any career she might have would come from writing books about natural food stores.

The music thing, she imagined, would probably just be something she did on the side. She showed up for a gig in Vermont after printing copies of the album and placed her first stack of CDs on the table next to copies of the book she’d just published. She was shocked when she discovered, at the end of the night, that she’d sold two copies of the book and 15 CDs. “I was part of the Cambridge [Mass.] folk scene,” she says, “so there were definitely people who were pursuing full-time music careers. It was happening for them, so I knew it could happen. But I’d … told myself [the book] was going to be the real bread and butter of my career.”

Within a year or two, Williams found herself on the storied stage at

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the Newport Folk Festival and opening for Ani DiFranco, with a record deal from Razor & Tie and a contract with Fleming & Tamulevich (one of the folk world’s finest booking agencies). Granted, the prosewriting thing would eventually come back around. She frequently contributes to The Huffington Post these days and, last year, published a guidebook titled The Tofu Tollbooth, profiling natural and vegetarian options for hard-core road warriors like herself. But, seeing her prose career flourish comes only after she’s long since become one of the most beloved singer-songwriters on the contemporary folk circuit.

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ing to my music,” she says of her unintentional fame. “The people I worked with early on said, ‘We’re not star-makers, we’re careermakers,’ and that’s what I wanted.

The idea of being shot up a flagpole and then hitting the ground, because of the way pop careers

are framed, flanking off in a whatever-happened-to-her [sort of way] seemed really undesirable.”

So, Williams set off on a singersongwriter career that has produced nine solo albums, a couple of live recordings and a particularly notable collaboration with Richard Shindell and Lucy Kaplansky — Cry Cry Cry. Her songs, like “When I Was a Boy” and “The Christians and the Pagans,” have become contemporary classics, influencing 20 years of folk singers. Meanwhile, her more accessible tunes, like “I Won’t Be Your Yoko Ono” and “Spring Street,” have made it OK for fledgling folkies to dabble with a catchy chorus now and then. In other words, she’s achieved a level of notoriety that can

pizza bakers since 1974 only be known as folk-famous.

This has earned her the freedom to make music naturally, rather than trying to fit any brand strategy. Williams’ most recent release, In the Time of Gods, is a 10-song recording based on the tumult inherent in classical Greek mythology. Granted, its songs are also firmly rooted in contemporary concerns. Album opener “I Am the One Who Will Remember Everything” laments on the orphaning of Afghani children who grew up to become members of the Taliban. As she explores how their lives — and the life of the world — might have been different had all those children not been orphaned by war, she keeps her mind’s eye on Hera, the goddess of marriage, who was not at all fond of children. And so the bar is set for an incredibly rich, literary collection.

“My big joke,” she says, “was that I made the album so I could thoroughly freak out my record company. But … I’m in the habit of following [inspiration] before anyone does any kind of market

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research, whether it’s writing my gender song, ‘When I Was a Boy,’ or a justice song based on Athena.

It always seems to spring to my mind poetically as opposed to trying to engineer what I think people will want. That has been the luxury of my career. It’s not so much that I get to choose these kooky topics because I’m twisting away off the grid. I’m used to having inspiration lead my songwriting. … I think am where I belong. That’s the only thing that’s important to me. You want your music to count, and [my music has] counted.” X Kim Ruehl, a freelance writer living in Asheville, can be reached at kim@nodepression.com.

more positive finish, kind of like the track that started the whole project. My writing moves with the seasons, so there’s a sort of summer-fading-into-autumn feel to many of the tracks. how did the idea of having a fashion show at your release come about? Electronic music is vibrant and hypnotic, and having visually delightful things to coincide with the music is a great idea. I was reading an article about what to do for an album release party (because this is my first), and when I read, “Have a runway show,” I immediately thought, “That’s perfect.”

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Phoenix rising: Local musician Sai releases first album

By Alli Marshall After a stint in Knoxville, electronic musician and producer Sai (aka 9th Phoenix) moved her family back to Asheville. She draws creative support from the local community where, she says, she finds a lot of synchronicity — such as her connection with fashion designer Danielle Miller of Royal Peasantry: “The amazing scope of her designs was such a great pairing with my tracks, so it blew me away when she agreed to work with me.”

Miller will stage a runway show, lending a visual element to Sai’s Saturday, Dec. 7, release show for her new album, Iyen, at Club Metropolis. The opening acts will be E8 électronique and Sonen; DJ Arque closes. 9 p.m., $5. clubmetropolis.com.

Mountain Xpress: what are some of the themes on your new album? sai: Iyen is an album of duality — the title track is about needing both the love of self and the courage to love someone else. Other tracks, like “Sakura-red,” are instrumental but move through a dark beginning up into a brighter,

there seem to be fewer women creating electronic music. Do you think the field will open up to women in the future? There aren’t as many women in the topmost spotlight in electronic music, but when you do some digging, there are actually a ton of female producers and DJs out there paying the bills with their work. I also think women love tech as much as the guys do. Michelle Moog is a perfect example of this. My friend Sara Snyder from the duo Stereospread is a genius when it comes to the science of sound; she mastered my album. you’re a mom as well as a musician. is it hard to make time for both your family and your art?

It’s really hard. I have three boys in elementary and middle school.

During a show I’ll often sneak in a track that reminds me of them (like some “Minecraft” music or “Tetris,” or the “Legend of Zelda” theme) just to make myself crack up a little.

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Insider perspective Mitchell and Yancey county artists open their studios for the TRAC holiday tour A handmade piece of artwork, whether it’s a ceramic mug or a oneof-a-kind painting, is an insight into the personal narrative of the artist.

Buying directly from an artist’s studio is a chance for the collector to connect to that artist’s process in a way they wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Denise Cook, executive director of Toe River Arts Council, says, “Just seeing where they work, and some of the tools, and what they’re looking at: It’s really revealing.”

TRAC has hosted its semiannual driving tour, in June and December, for the past 20 years. The winter event, naturally, tends to focus on

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holiday shopping. Suited to both curious explorers and focused collectors, the three-day tour begins on Friday, Dec. 6, at noon. A reception follows that evening at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, where each artist on the tour will display work. Participating studios and galleries open again on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8.

The route meanders through the mountains northeast of Asheville where so many artists have decided to settle, build studios and participate in the thriving creative community. Studios in such rural locales receive less traffic than their counterparts in more populated areas, so the community collaborates on events to attract visitors. The tour includes about 100 participating artists and galleries. Works cover the full range from traditional crafts to contemporary fine art. Up to five makers are permitted to show their wares at a single studio location. That’s helpful to visitors who want to see multiple works at one stop, and it’s necessary for artists with, as Cook says, “a studio that is in a very remote place or is not really conducive for public traffic.”

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A light of hope to fill holiday homes and hearts, this cut paper lamp represents the opportunity the Shuktara Handmade Paper workshop provides for the Bengali women it employs.

Artisans, Aleya Begum, Aradhan Begum, Shraban Sultana

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a-tiskEt, a-taskEt: “Fibonacci 8,” from a basket sequence by Billie Ruth Sudduth, is one of the crafts that can be found on the TRAC holiday studio tour.

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and modernist Antoni Gaudí and children’s book author/illustrator Dr. Seuss.

“When I welcome folks to my studio during the tours, they are generally there because they have specifically sought me out,” Sherburne says. In the studio setting, “our interaction is much more personal and relaxed.”

Perhaps visitors meet an artist’s dog and see the connection between the pet and the imagery in the work.

Or maybe they see the mountain view from the studio windows and understand how that inspiration comes through in the pieces. The connection between place and handmade objects even shows up in “the color palettes that are reflective of this region,” Cook says.

She adds, “It’s about a drive as well as visiting studios. It’s so different from an urban experience.

You’ve got these interesting roads that are twisty and turny here in our mountains, and you pass some really gorgeous scenery.”

“I am always touched by the fact that people come to where I work and live, and the effort they make to get here,” says basketmaker Billie Ruth Sudduth. Her baskets are both rooted in the Appalachian

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tradition and innovative in their use of mathematical patterns. The Fibonacci sequence is well-known for its relationship to naturally occurring spirals like those in seashells and pine cones. Sudduth uses this mathematical pattern and others to inform her “numbers, ratios and measurements to make rhythmic, naturally flowing designs,” she says, an approach that has helped her gain significant notice for her work.

“On the road, I can tell people about my process, but when they come to my studio, they can see where I work, carve on my shavehorse using a drawknife, dye my materials and weave my baskets surrounded by a studio of alreadycompleted baskets,” says Sudduth.

According to Cook, the TRAC tour is a chance to connect with local artists who may exhibit at some of the bigger trade shows in Chicago or New York, or may be represented internationally in Germany or Japan, but still live and work in rural Appalachia.

“I’ve equated it to a treasure hunt — map in hand, [you can] navigate your way through these little mountain communities,” she says. X

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Marching orders Danny Ellis revisits Ireland’s Artane Boys Band in The Boy at the Gate Growing up in Ireland, I was well aware of the Artane Boys Band.

Famous throughout the country, the group was called upon to play at every important event: St. Patrick’s Day parades, football finals, state occasions.

But the Artane Industrial School, the infamous orphanage that spawned the group, had been shut down in 1969, and its history was largely forgotten.

The band, however, endured. And in The Boy at the Gate, local author Danny Ellis calls it “a diamond forged in the fires of hardship and misfortune” that used music to help people through troubled times.

Ellis, who reads at Malaprop’s on Sunday, tells his own painful story with a light touch. The first pages convey the joy of an impudent young boy running free with the neighborhood

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kids: To a child with an active imagination, Dublin was a mysterious wonderland. And though the reader understands the family’s poverty, it’s viewed through the eyes of a child who’s secure within familiar surroundings. Young Danny delights in teasing his sisters and acting the fool to amuse his baby brothers, and he feels a sense of pride when his mother calls him the man of the house — even if she’s merely persuading him to steal food for the family.

They all inhabit the tiny onebedroom apartment where Danny’s mother was born. And after she becomes pregnant with

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twin boys, things grow steadily worse, until she resorts to desperate measures. First, the twins disappear, and then Danny’s sisters. His mother refuses to tell him where they are until, one morning, she hands 8-year-old Danny over to the care of the state, and he’s taken to Artane.

The visceral terror he felt upon entering the playground that first day, with 800 boys thundering around him in frantic activity, is even more alive in The Boy at the Gate than when Ellis first described the scene in his song “800 Voices”: “I still can hear that sound / With their hobnailed boots and rough tweed / Angry seas of brown and green / The toughest godforsaken bunch that I had ever seen.”

The reign of terror that the Christian Brothers (a Catholic religious community) inflicted on the boys is no less vividly depicted in the remainder of the book. The children never knew where the next beating was coming from — only that it was just around the corner. And though Danny’s discovery of music proved a saving grace, his talent didn’t shield him from the brutality of life at Artane.

In 1999, the Irish government began an inquiry into abuse at the state’s network of industrial schools and orphanages. After 10 contentious years, they issued a damning

report establishing that the abuse had been systematic and endemic.

Religious orders, however, were able to block the naming of abusers, so few prosecutions resulted.

Many of the survivors who’d given evidence and worked for years to bring the truth to light felt betrayed.

Nonetheless, throughout his memoir, Ellis displays an attitude of forgiveness, saying he didn’t want the book to be “a diatribe against the Christian Brothers.”

From an 8-year-old’s point of view, he notes, “You can get abandoned by your mother at 11 o’clock in the morning and be having the time of your life at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. And then you’ll go to bed and you’ll be crying because all you can remember is being abandoned. ... We’re programmed to only remember the bad stuff.”

There’s been no shortage of memoirs about miserable childhoods since Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes set the bar. The Boy at the Gate is more nuanced: Despite all the hardships he suffered, Ellis also remembers the friendships and moments of grace.

It’s a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome — and the power of music to heal. X Rich Rennicks writes about Ireland at atriptoireland.com.

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paRaDE of hoRRiBLEs: Although Danny Ellis’ discovery of music was a life saver, even musical talent did not keep him safe from the brutality at the Artane Industrial School. Still, his memoir, The Boy at the Gate, recalls friendships and moments of grace.

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Nocturnal transmissions War on Drugs bassist Dave Hartley steps out with Nightlands

A write-up in The New Yorker is a powerful validation. Both immensely respected and incredibly visible, it’s the kind of publication that can help kickstart a project in its infancy — and provide a valuable confidence boost to an artist seeking wider appreciation. Dave Hartley, who creates hypnotic soundscapes as Nightlands, had his first solo performance featured among those precious pages. In his case, the words had a particularly special impact.

“That was a pretty legit thing,” he recalls. “That was the first time that my parents took me seriously as a solo musician. I remember my mom saying, ‘I don’t want you to spend all of your time in your room making records that no one’s ever going to hear.’ Which is a really brutal thing for her to say, but kind of true. And then The New Yorker blurbed it, and it seemed like it legitimized it.”

For most of his dozen or so years in music, Hartley, who performs at The Mothlight on Friday, Dec. 8, has played the role of sideman. He’s a skilled bassist, capable of lithe grooves that stick like gristle, a crucial mooring for The War on Drugs’ psychedelic drift. He’s played with the

Philadelphia outfit for about eight years, and it was during the extensive sessions for the group’s most recent effort — 2011’s Slave Ambient — that he began approaching his own ideas more seriously.

“With the War on Drugs, that’s a project that I’ve learned so much from,” Hartley explains. “But at the same time, the more I work on something like that, the more I just have a desire to make it my own way. The last War on Drugs record took a couple of years, and I had a lot of free time. I decided to start working on my own music, and just sort of spun, spun and spun until I had a couple of records under my belt.”

Like the War on Drugs, Nightlands is incredibly tranquil. But while his bandmates take cues from Crazy Horse and other rangy folk bands, Hartley is concerned with the intricate sweetness of acts like The Beach Boys and Simon & Garfunkel. His 2010 debut, Forget the Mantra, includes a narcotic reinvention of the Beach Boys’ unheralded gem “’Til I Die.” Hartley enriches the song’s sumptuous melodrama with sheeny synths and airy vocal effects. This year’s album, Oak Island, refines his idyllic headspace with swelling robotic choirs and clouds of pillowy texture.

It’s rigorously composed, but the dominant melodies are always easygoing, like a lavish resort painstakingly constructed to help you relax.

“It’s hard to say if I tried to make a non-War on Drugs record,” he says. “I

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DuaL natuRE: Nightlands is inspired by contrasts, and Dave Hartley notices the juxtaposition of simple Southern courtesy and forward-thinking culture whenever he stops in Asheville. This might be why the city is his only North Carolina show on this tour. Photo by Catharine Maloney

wasn’t thinking about it. I was more thinking about the song and how I wanted to do it. I think if you try to go away from something, you’re in the weeds. You can’t think about what you don’t want it to be. You’ve got to just think about what you want it to be.”

Hartley’s songs alleviate anxieties, but playing them live was once a terrifying prospect. His first record contract explicitly stated that he would not be required to tour. He bested his fear eventually, but not without help.

“Klonopin,” he laughs. “Lots of Klonopin. I had to medicate myself in the beginning to get up there.

Now, it’s totally easy and fine, and I don’t need to take Klonopin. It helped that people liked the music and wanted to hear me play the songs. If nobody had been asking, I don’t think that I would have ever done it, but there was sort of a demand.”

Nightlands’ comforts are born from contrast. Hartley’s dense vocal effects would feel constrictive if it weren’t for the warm guitars and earnest horns that lighten their load. His lyrics express intimate doubts and bittersweet nostalgia, but they’re repeated wistfully,

inspiring trances instead of freakouts.

He notices a similar duality whenever he stops in Asheville — a mixture of simple Southern courtesy and forward-thinking culture.

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These days, Hartley loves playing shows in such welcoming towns, but he’s a studio junkie at heart. On Christmas Day, the War on Drugs jets to Australia for a short run of shows.

The band has a new album out this spring and will tour hard to support it.

But Hartley insists that he’ll find time to work on a new Nightlands album — this time with his mother’s approval.

“I think I’ll always keep pushing and making records until no one wants to hear them,” he says. “Even then, I might continue.” X

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Von Grey A literal sister act, classicallytrained sibs Kathryn, Annika, Fiona and Petra von Grey banded together. The Atlanta-based quartet is known for “four-part harmonies, poetic lyrics and indelible melodies.” They’ve already landed residency shows and opening slots for the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Company of Thieves and Lindsey Stirling. Earlier this year, they performed their haunting hit, “Coming for You,” on “Late Show With David Letterman.”

All that, and they’re still in their teens. They make a stop at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. $12/$15. isisasheville.com.

Les Femmes Mystique and The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue Local troupe Les Femmes Mystique (above, right) presents Naughty Is Nice Holiday Soiree. The show features Christmas classics like “Santa Baby” and “Sleigh Ride,” performances from The Infinite Hoops and vocalist Sara Fields along with “circus antics and other surprises [that] will also help to ring in the most wonderful time of the year.” At The LAB on Friday, Dec. 6, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. $12/$15/$20 VIP. A percentage of the proceeds benefits Room at the Inn homeless shelter. lexavebrew.com. Photo by Andrea Coon Meanwhile, Savannah, Ga.’s only burlesque troupe, The Savannah Sweet Tease (left), takes its show on the road. The troupe says it will combine “traditional American burlesque with neo-burlesque, boylesque and all other things avant-garde.” At The Odditorium on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9 p.m. Honky Tonky band Hearts Gone South also plays. $8. ashevilleodditorium.com.

Rodney Laney Forget the whole “I got no respect” spiel. Rodney Laney (unlike the other Rodney) is considered “one of the most respected comedians in the business.”

In addition to performing on “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” Comedy Central and the BBC, Laney has been seen on P.Diddy’s “Bad Boys of Comedy” and as part of TBS Just for Laughs Chicago’s LOL Lounge. He’ll perform two shows at The Millroom on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

The special guest for the evening is Andy Forrester, known for off-thewall humor and high-energy comedy. $12/$14. ashevillemillroom.com.

Adam Void A 15-year veteran of the graffiti underground, Adam Void, is an artist but also “a political activist, a dedicated traveler and a steadfast train hopper,” according to his bio. A member of the Brooklyn Street Art Movement, Void recently relocated to Asheville.

His exhibit, The Crossroads, will be the last show of 2013 at PUSH Skateshop & Gallery. The collection responds to “extensive travel, spiritual quandaries and political end-times” and includes a “found-object assemblage of a horse-drawn pioneer/ gypsy wagon, a site-specific indoor mural, poetically combined cardboard signs and a curated ‘show within a show’ of works from local and national underground artists.”

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Wednesday, Dec. 4

Water'n Hole Karaoke, 10pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar Steelin Time (jazz), 5-7pm Juan Benavides Trio (Latin), 8-10pm

White Horse Benefit for the Philippines, 7:30pm

Black Mountain Ale House Bluegrass jam w/ The Deals, 9pm

WXYZ Lounge Alarm Clock Conspiracy Duo (singer-songwriter), 7-10pm

Blue Mountain Pizza & Brew Pub Open mic, 7pm Club Hairspray Requests w/ DJ Ace of Spade, 8pm

Friday, Dec. 6

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Junior Brown (country, Western, rock, blues) w/ Dean Alexander, 8pm

185 King Street Jonathan Byrd and The Pick Up Cowboys (country, folk), 8pm

Iron Horse Station Jesse James (Americana), 6-9pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar Lyric (funk), 10pm-midnight

Isis Restaurant and Music Hall Vinyl night, 9pm

Asheville Music Hall Enter the Earth Xmas Party w/ The Nth Power & Jamar Woods Trio (funk, soul), 10pm

Jack of the Wood Pub Old-time jam, 5pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB) Local rock showcase w/ Paper Moth & Anhinga, 9pm

Athena's Club Mark Appleford (singer-songwriter, Americana, blues), 7-10pm DJ, 10pm-2am

Lobster Trap Ben Hovey (dub-jazz, trumpet, electronics), 7pm

Bywater Taylor Martin Acoustic Band, 9pm

Odditorium Fifty Year Flood w/ Pick Your Switch (rock), 9pm Olive or Twist Swing dance lesson w/ Bobby Wood, 7-8pm 3 Cool Cats Band (vintage rock and roll), 8-11pm One Stop Deli & Bar Songwriting competition w/ Alex Krug, 6:30pm BomBassic w/ Phil.Harmoniq (electronic), 10pm

Club Eleven on Grove DJ Jam (old-school hip-hop, R&B, funk), 9pm Emerald Lounge Sirius B w/ Ideomotion, 9pm

Soul to the Nth: “Just know that when you hear this music, you’re going to feel something — you’re going to connect with something higher than yourself,” says The Nth Power percussionist Weedie Braimah. The five-piece group combines funk, jazz and soul and will be bringing the noise, and the funk, to Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Dec. 6.

Pisgah Brewing Company Lord King (reggae, ska), 6pm

Town Pump Open mic, 9pm

Sly Grog Lounge Open mic, 7pm

Trailhead Restaurant and Bar Open jam, 6pm

TallGary's Cantina Open mic & jam, 7pm

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues Wednesday Night Jazz w/ Micah Thomas, Steve Alford & James Simmons, 8:30-11:30pm

The Social Karaoke, 9:30pm Timo's House Tournament-style game night, 9pm

Vincenzo's Bistro Aaron Luka (piano, vocals), 7pm

Thursday, Dec. 5 185 King Street Bobby Miller & the Virginia Dare Devils (bluegrass), 8pm 5 Walnut Wine Bar The Crow Quill Night Owls (jug band, jazz), 8-10pm

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Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats (rock, funk) w/ Michael Tracy & Woody Wood, 9pm Havana Restaurant Ashley Heath (singer-songwriter), 7pm

Orange Peel Bro Safari (DJ) w/ Torro Torro & CRNKN, 9pm

The Phoenix Jazz night, 8pm

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room Even the Animals (rock), 6pm

Asheville Music Hall All Star Brown Bag Songwriter Competition Finals, 7:30pm

Old-time jam, 7pm Jack of the Wood Pub Bluegrass jam, 7pm Lobster Trap Hank Bones ("man of 1,000 songs"), 7-9pm

Odditorium The Stump Mutts w/ The Balsa Gliders (blues, rock), 9pm Olive or Twist Swing/salsa & bachata lessons w/ Randy, 7-8pm DJ Mike Filippone (rock, disco, dance), 8-11pm One Stop Deli & Bar Phish 'n' Chips (Phish covers), 6pm Orange Peel Make-a-Wish benefit w/ Artimus Pyle, Peggy Ratusz, Caleb Johnson & more, 7pm Pack's Tavern Steven Poteat (funk, jam), 9pm

Highland Brewing Company The Freeway Revival (rock, Americana), 6-8pm Iron Horse Station Ben Wilson (folk, singer-songwriter), 7-10pm Isis Restaurant and Music Hall The Deep Dark Woods (psychedelic folk) w/ Raising Caine, 9pm Jack of the Wood Pub Sons of Ralph (bluegrass), 9pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB) Les Femmes Mysitque Holiday Soiree, 8 & 10:30pm Millroom Rodney Laney (comedy) w/ Andy Forrester & Petey Smith-McDowell, 7 & 9:30pm Monte Vista Hotel Linda Mitchell (jazz, blues), 6pm Odditorium Brother Hawk w/ Old Flings, Sundale, Ryan Sheffield & The High Hills (rock), 9pm Olive or Twist 3 Cool Cats Band (vintage rock and roll), 8:30-11:30pm

Black Mountain Ale House Lyric (acoustic, soul), 9pm

Pisgah Brewing Company The Lee Boys (gospel, blues) w/ The Shane Pruitt Band, 9pm

Club Hairspray Karaoke, 8pm

Purple Onion Cafe JPQ Band, 7:30pm

One Stop Deli & Bar Free Dead Fridays feat. members of Phuncle Sam, 5-8pm

Club Remix Reggae dance night, 9pm

Scandals Nightclub Dance party, 10pm Drag show, 12:30am

Orange Peel Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (jazz, funk) w/ Alanna Royale, 9pm

Southern Appalachian Brewery Nitrograss (bluegrass), 7-9pm

Pack's Tavern DJ OCelate (pop, dance), 9pm

TallGary's Cantina Rock & roll showcase, 9:30pm

Pisgah Brewing Company Duke of Lizards (Phish tribute/jam band), 8pm

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room Paul Cataldo (roots, folk), 6pm Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern Hoots & Hellmouth (rock, soul) w/ David Childers & Overmountain Men, 9pm Havana Restaurant Open mic (band provided), 7pm

Timo's House Asheville Drum and Bass Collective, 9pm

Isis Restaurant and Music Hall The Wooten Brothers (fusion) w/ Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, 9pm

Town Pump Linda Mitchell (blues, jazz), 9pm

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creekside tAPhouse Bluegrass jam, 7pm iron horse stAtion Open mic w/ Kevin Reese, 6-9pm isis restAurAnt And music hAll Tuesday bluegrass sessions, 7:30pm JAck of the Wood PuB Deadbeat Scoundrels (folk, punk, bluegrass), 10pm loBster trAP Jay Brown (Americana, folk), 7-9pm

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odditorium Comedy open mic w/ Tom Peters, 9pm

tAllgAry's cAntinA Sunday Drum Day, 7pm

the mothlight Perfect Pussy w/ Morbids (rock, punk), 9pm

the sociAl '80s vinyl night, 8pm

timo's house Open mic variety show, 9pm

vincenZo's Bistro Steve Whiddon (old-time piano, vocals), 5:30pm

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DiRECtoR: Joseph Levy PLayERs: Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas, Cindy Breitback, Mike Breitbach, Thomas Keller, Francisco Martinez.

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Percy Jackson: sea of Monsters 3D (Pg) 1:00, 4:00 (no 3D on Tuesdays) The way, way Back (Pg-13) 7:00

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thE stoRy: A look at three different restaurants of wildly different kinds. thE LoWDoWn: Entertaining documentary that never quite manages to tie its three stories together.

Definitely worth a look — especially if you need a break from the awards-season onslaught.

Although it may sound like it, Joseph Levy’s documentary Spinning Plates has nothing to do with the noble — and undervalued — art of plate spinning. (For the record, no plates are spun, and I confess this fact disappointed me slightly.) No, it’s just an oddly titled documentary about three restaurants. And it’s a rather good one, but will many people take time from their crowded awardsseason viewing to go see it? That’s a question that can’t be answered until it opens locally on Friday, Dec. 6. Since this is a fairly slack week (the only competition I’m aware of is Out of the Furnace — a film the studio refused to allow local critics to screen), it might stand some slim chance.

Levy’s film takes three restaurants of very different caliber — one outrageously upscale, one of the successful populist variety, one barely scraping by — and crosscuts their stories. The connections among the restaurants are fairly

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Upscale chef GRant aChatz lays out one of his complex meals in the new documentary Spinning Plates.

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vague. All three prepare and serve food. Otherwise, the only connective thread is that each faces a crisis as part of the arc of their stories. For that matter, the film clearly devotes most of its energy focusing on Grant Achatz from Chicago’s Alinea. That’s understandable, since he’s famous ,and really the only known figure in the film. He also makes for the best copy because he’s the most loquacious of the participants. That, however, is something of a mixed blessing because he has a tendency to come across as a little arrogant and something of a pompous ass.

Your fondness — or lack thereof — for prattle about intellectualizing the nouvelle cuisine dining experience will come into play here. The fact that he clearly understands that he’s slightly ridiculous helps. The fact that he talks about “crushing” a competitor does not.

The other two get shorter shrift.

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feels like a Frank Capra movie, complete with 150-year traditions, a tightly knit family and the amazing goodwill of its clientele. At the bottom of the heap — both in terms of attention and success — is the struggling La Cocina de Gabby, a low-rent Mexican restaurant with no safety net at all. (If the film didn’t intend to paint a very class-conscious picture of America in all this, it did anyway.)

As noted, each restaurant suffers a major calamity. The most terrifying is Achatz’s battle with stage 4 cancer. The most astonishing is the Breitbachs’ restaurant burning to the ground — twice. This is also where the Capraesque quality really kicks in — except that this isn’t a screenwriter’s fantasy. The most quietly devastating is the Martinez family losing its home. Theirs may, in fact, be the most dispiriting story overall, and the fact that the film more or less brushes their fate off in the wrap-up titles at the end feels somewhat callous. That said, the film

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DiREctoR: Kasi Lemmons (Talk to Me) PlayERs: Jacob Latimore, Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson holiDay musical RatED Pg thE stoRy: A frustrated teen is sent to Harlem for Christmas to stay with his estranged grandparents. thE lowDown: Despite a good heart and a respectful nature, the film lacks visual flare, has no memorable songs and relies too much on contrivances and melodrama.

Kasi Lemmons’ Black Nativity is technically based on Langston Hughes’ play of the same name, which tells the story of the Nativity with spirituals and an all-Black cast. But the film works more like an homage than a direct adaptation. While Hughes’ theatrical piece plays a part in the film, it’s tucked inside a framing story that attempts to do many things, from paying tribute to Hughes to tackling a number of social concerns. If you’re grading simply on ambition, Lemmons has outdone herself, which is exactly the problem. She’s a good director who — if her often overlooked Talk to Me (2007) is an indicator — is occasionally capable of something close to greatness, which makes Black Nativity so disappointing. She obviously has her eyes on greatness, but stumbles too often to get there.

Despite her efforts, the basic entertainment value of the film is lacking. The story — written

by Lemmons — is contrived and flimsy, the songs that aren’t traditionals are unmemorable (unless Forest Whitaker is singing, which means they’re memorable for the wrong reasons) and there’s a lack of style when it comes to the musi-

cal numbers. Simply put, almost every reason you’d want to watch a musical is coming up short on some level. Let’s start with the plot, where we get Langston (Jacob Latimore), a generally amiable, yet frustrated teen (he spray-paints “Xmas Sux” on a wall, so you just know he’s angsty). He’s sent by his mother Naima (Jennifer Hudson) to stay with his estranged grandparents (Whitaker and Angela Bassett) — neither of whom he’s ever met — in Harlem for Christmas.

This is fine in theory, though the film’s reasoning is confusing to the point of distraction. Naima sends Langston off so she can work through the holidays, but sending him to his grandparents makes no sense, because we’re told she hasn’t spoken with them since her son’s birth. Within the context of the film, it’s a ludicrous proposition. All this may be picking nits to some, but when your film’s basic premise is built upon glaring, ugly plot holes, then this is definitely an issue.

Beyond just simple motivation, Black Nativity relies too much on melodrama and lazy contrivances. When Langston runs into the swarthy Loot (Tyrese Gibson), it’s pretty obvious where Loot fits into the story, but it takes the film another hour to catch up. And of course, Langston’s seemingly righteous grandfather will have various skeletons in his closet. Lemmons is surprisingly unaware of how to handle her film from a point of plotting, but she is more assured behind the camera despite lacking any real flash. The musical numbers are all disappointingly flat (while the songs themselves are dull and don’t add much to the movie) apart from one fantasy sequence where Mary and Joseph look for shelter in the middle of New York while camels roam Times Square. (That this takes place because Langston fell asleep in church is probably not supposed to be as funny as I found it.)

What’s frustrating about Black Nativity is that it’s obviously a work of passion for Lemmons — one that never gets close to meshing, as entertainment or anything more. Rated PG for thematic material, language and a menacing situation. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher.

Spinning Plates See review in “Cranky Hanke”

Out of the Furnace Here’s the thing — this second film from Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart) has an impressive cast — Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Sam Shepard, Forest Whittaker, Willem Dafoe — and its very limited, early reviews are strong. So why then did the studio refuse to let it be screened by local critics?

Does that tweak your skepticism?

It does mine. The studio, however, assures us, “From Scott Cooper, the critically-acclaimed writer and director of Crazy Heart, comes a gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance and justice.” Friday, we may learn whether that is true or merely wishful thinking. (R)

ly bad year for animated movies (The Wind Rises and The Croods to one side). It’s not that Frozen is actively bad — assuming you like the standard Disney ersatzshow-tune-studded fantasy. It’s just that it’s really nothing special — despite all the palaver about its female-empowerment message (which I didn’t find all that strong).

It’s worth noting that I am not a big Disney fan. I own one — count it, one — bona fide animated Disney movie, so I’m not really the target audience. Bear that in mind.

The story is a loose reworking of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, where we find two little girls — princesses, of course — in an unusual dilemma. The elder, Elsa (voiced as a child by Eva Bella), has this never-explained gift (or curse) for turning things to ice, and while she and Anna (voiced as a child by Livvy Stubenrauch) are playing, Elsa accidentally freezes her little sister’s brain. This causes the family to rush Anna off to see the trolls (well, what would you do?), where the the high muckety-muck troll (voiced by Ciaran Hinds) fixes

Frozen HHHS DiREctoR: Chris Buck (Surf’s Up), Jennifer Lee PlayERs: (Voices) Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Alan Tudyk animatED fantasy RatED Pg thE stoRy: A newly crowned queen — with the ability to freeze things — plunges her country into perpetual winter. thE lowDown: It’s certainly dazzling to look at, but apart from the presence of two female leads and no real male hero, it’s pretty standard Disney fare, decked out in a largely forgettable, but occasionally irritating, songs. Not a bad movie, but far from a great one.

Yes, Frozen looks terrific. From a purely visual standpoint, it’s pretty impressive — no complaints there.

But beyond that ... I can only conclude that all the raves are the result of 2013 being a particular-

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Homefront HH Director: Gary Fleder (Don’t Say a Word) Players: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Izabela Vidovic action Rated R The Story: A former Drug Enforcement Administration agent gets on the wrong side of a small-time meth dealer.

The Lowdown: An unfortunately straight-faced actioner that never embraces its own inherent trashiness.

While it’s undeniably nice to look at, Disney’s latest, Frozen, hews a lot closer to formula that you may have been led to believe.

her up. He also erases all memory of things magical from her mind and remarks that it was a good thing it wasn’t her heart, which would have been a trickier proposition. (The troll is apparently up on the concept of “Chekov’s gun.”)

So the family locks Elsa away and the sisters grow distant. (And, yes, you can read all this different-andcloseted stuff as gay subtext, but it doesn’t really go anywhere.) Well, this is Disney, so the folks get killed and eventually Elsa (now voiced by Idina Menzel) comes of age to take the throne. This is where the real trouble starts.

There’s a coronation ball where Anna (now voiced by Kristen Bell) falls for — and immediately decides to marry — low-rent visiting royalty, Hans (voiced by TV actor Santino Fontana). The announcement of this impending union doesn’t sit well with Elsa, and this turns into a squabble that climaxes with Elsa going all Carrie-at-the-prom and freezing the kingdom, before storming off to sing a power ballad and reveling in her acceptance of her true, icy self. Well, of course, this must be fixed, so Anna sets out to find

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her sister and get her to come home and defrost the place. This is the bulk of the story — and, naturally, Anna meets a hunky ice salesman Kristoff (voiced

by TV actor Jonathan Groff), his comic sidekick reindeer and a loquacious snowman named Olaf (Josh Gad).

What happens is sometimes amusing — especially in scenes with the snowman, even though he’s created in a style that looks like it belongs in some other movie — and it will undoubtedly please children. But it also feels more than a little perfunctory and predictable. Plus, the songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez (of Book of Mormon fame) are undistinguished Broadway knock-offs.

If, however, you’re keen on all things Disney — especially the princess stuff — you’re likely to get more out of this than I did.

Rated PG for some action and mild rude humor. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Cinemas, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher.

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Gary Fleder’s Homefront should be a low-key trash masterpiece. It’s a film filled with the staples of exploitation films, from drug-addled rednecks to bloodthirsty bikers, all set in the sweaty backwoods of Louisiana.

About the only way Homefront could be fun is if it simply reveled in its inherent junkiness. If you’re going to be bad, just shed your pretensions and be bad already. But Homefront doesn’t do this. Instead, it acts as a straightfaced action picture, full of simplistic moralizing on pop culture’s current favorite illicit-substance, meth — and mixes in a lot of jumbled action.

I’m not sure who’s to blame here.

Obviously, Fleder — a director who’s used to making more reserved thrillers and various TV shows — bears much of the guilt. But then there’s the script, written by producer Sylvester Stallone, a man who has spent an entire career taking himself too seriously. His screenplay involves Phil Broker (Jason Statham), a former DEA agent who’s settled down in a small Louisiana town with his daughter (newcomer Izabela Vidovic). He just wants a quiet life, but a schoolyard skirmish puts the Brokers at odds with meth-head Cassie (Kate Bosworth), whose brother Gator (James Franco) cooks meth and has designs on becoming a bigtime druglord. When Gator discovers Broker’s past life in law enforcement, things quickly get out of hand, giving our protagonist ample opportunity to roundhouse kick various bumpkins.

While I suppose there’s potential entertainment value in that, Fleder can’t quite wrangle it. Like I said, the film is just a bit too humorless — a pity, since the goofier the movie (think the Crank films, obviously) the bet-

ter Statham is. It’s an approach that would probably help the entire ensemble, which can be best described as a collection of casting curios. Beyond Franco playing the grungy bad guy — a role he plays surprisingly straight for such a low-rent film — there’s the reappearance of Kate Bosworth as — of all things — an emaciated drug addict, and Winona Ryder as a skittish biker-groupie. What’s strange is that it’s these performers who keep the movie humming along, putting more into their roles than this bargainbasement action movie deserves. The action pieces that Homefront is supposed to be built upon are ugly and incoherent. The big climax, set in and around Broker’s backwoods house, takes place at night and is nigh indecipherable. It’s 2013 and people are still making action movies like this. When a film has one sole purpose and can’t even make that entertaining, that’s a gigantic flaw. That Homefront’s even watchable is a surprise in itself. Rated R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content and brief sexuality. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carmike 10, Carolina Cinemas, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande

Community Screenings 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.

• TH (12/5), 7:30pm - Bauhaus in America explores the influence of the Bauhaus on American architecture, design and ideas. $7/$5 for BMCM+AC members.

Jimmy Stewart Film Series All films are shown at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 250-4700.

• TU (12/10), 3pm - Shop Around the Corner Middle East Film Series Sponsored by Western Carolinians for Peace and Justice in the Middle East. All showings held at 7pm. Monday showings held at the Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain. Thursday showings held at the Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave. Free.

Info: mepeacewnc.com • MO (12/2) & TH (12/5) - The Other Son Social Justice Film Night at Unitarian Universalist Located at the corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place. Free but donations accepted.

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12 Years a Slave HHHHS

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Paul Giamatti, Lupita Nyong'o Biographical Drama The story of Solomon Northup, a free black man kidnapped and sold into slavery. Powerful, brilliantly — and beautifully — made. It boasts a gallery of fine performances and should finally propel Chiwetel Ejiofor to the stardom he’s deserved for 10 years. It’s a fine film, but maybe not quite a masterpiece. Rated R

About Time HHHHH Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay Duncan, Tom Hollander, Joshua McGuire Romantic comedy fantasy A romantic comedy fantasy more or less grounded in the idea that our main character can travel back in time. Utterly charming, funny and touching, the film finds writerdirector Richard Curtis at the peak of his game — and with just the cast to bring it to life. Unless you’re a hopeless curmudgeon, this is a must-see. If you are a hopeless curmudgeon, this may help cure that.

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All Is Lost HHHH

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young French women. Yes, the sex and nudity is unflinchingly, uncoyly presented, but bear in mind this is a long, slowly paced, seriously-intended film.

It’s well-crafted and large chunks of it work. Worthwhile, but not the masterpiece some are claiming. Rated nc-17

The Best Man Holiday HH Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, Terrence Howard, Harold Perrineau melodramatic comedy A group of old friends reunite for a week together during the holidays. A mostly pleasant film that’s just too long and too melodramatic to work. Rated R

Black Nativity HH Jacob Latimore, Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson holiday musical A frustrated teen is sent to Harlem for Christmas to stay with his estranged grandparents. Despite a good heart and a respectful nature, the film lacks visual flare, has no memorable songs and relies too much on contrivances and melodrama. Rated pg

Blue Is the Warmest Color HHHH Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing, Catherine Salée Drama Story of a romance between two

to pilgrim times to prevent turkey from becoming the standard Thanksgiving fare. It isn’t clever. It isn’t funny. It isn’t very well made. It seems a lot longer than 90 minutes. Rated pg

Frozen HHHS The Book Thief HHHH Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nélisse, Ben Schnetzer, Nico Liersch, Barbara Auer wwii Drama Story of a young girl living with a foster family in Nazi Germany. Old-fashioned, a little stolid and safe, but well made and generally effective drama with some terrific performances that make up for most of its shortcomings. Rated pg-13

(Voices) Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana, Alan Tudyk animated fantasy A newly crowned queen — with the ability to freeze things — plunges her country into perpetual winter. It’s certainly dazzling to look at, but apart from the presence of two female leads and no real male hero, it’s pretty standard Disney fare, decked out in a largely forgettable, but occasionally irritating, songs. Not a bad movie, but far from a great one. Rated pg

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Captain Phillips HH Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Michael Chernus, Catherine Keener 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

Robert Redford Drama A man fights for survival on a sinking boat in the middle of the ocean.

While it doesn’t live up to the critical hype — at least not for me — this solo turn from Robert Redford is unusual fare and certainly worth a look. Bear in mind that it is one very taciturn man holding the screen for the entire length of the film. Rated pg-13

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Dallas Buyers Club HHHHH Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner, Denis O'Hare, Dallas Roberts, Steve Zahn, Griffin Dunne fact-Based Drama Fact-based story of a Texas homophobe who contracts AIDS and almost inadvertently becomes a major force in the gay community in battling the disease — if not in exactly orthodox methods. Brilliant performances from Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto propel this finely-crafted film into the realm of the must-see. It’s a strong work that refuses cheap sentimentality. Rated R

Homefront HH Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Izabela Vidovic action A former Drug Enforcement Administration agent gets on the wrong side of a small-time meth dealer. An unfortunately straight-faced actioner that never embraces its own inherent trashiness.

Rated R

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire HHHS Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman futuristic action thriller Sequel to The Hunger Games. Mostly an improvement on the first film — until it gets to the action centerpiece of the game, whereupon it not only spins the same wheels, but relies too heavily on the assumption that you have seen the first movie. Rated pg-13

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Last Vegas HH Delivery Man HHH Vince Vaughn, Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders, Simon Delaney, Bobby Moynihan comedy A deadbeat who donated sperm over 600 times in the ‘90s discovers that he has more than 500 children, with a hundred or so wanting to track him down. While a low-key performance from Vince Vaughn and an overall kindhearted nature help, the movie’s just too schmaltzy and can’t maintain any dramatic momentum.

Rated pg-13

Free Birds S (Voices) Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, George Takei, Amy Poehler, Keith David animated anthropomorphic turkey sci-fi Time-traveling turkeys go back

Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline, Mary Steenburgen comedy A senior citizen and his three buddies reunite for a bachelor party in Las Vegas. A pleasant enough comedy thanks to its cast, though it’s rarely amusing and far too one-note. Rated pg-13

Philomena HHHHH Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Ruth McCabe, Peter Hermann fact-Based Drama comedy Fact-based story of the search for a child given up for adoption 50 years after the fact. Beautifully crafted, intelligently written and anchored by marvelously nuanced performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena is a delightful, emotionally satisfying awards-season surprise. Rated pg-13

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Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment

Bill Nighy and his “backup singers” in Richard Curtis’ holiday delight Love Actually.

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BRitish invasion CoMEDy-DRaMa David Warner stars in his signature role as Morgan Delt — the young man deemed “a suitable case for treatment” in Karel Reisz’s best and best-known film. It’s the first film that can be said to be a part of the 1960s British film invasion that starts to question the hollowness of “Swinging England.” It is a tale of good communist boy (he was raised as such by his mother) — an artist with a gorilla fixation and a grim determination to keep wealthy wife Vanessa Redgrave from divorcing him. Funny, oddly touching and ultimately disturbing.

Classic World Cinema by Courtyard Gallery will present Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment Friday, Dec. 6, 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

Cat People HHHHS hoRRoR Rated NR The first and in some ways the best (certainly it made the most

money) of the famous nine-movie series made by producer Val Lewton at RKO in the 1940s, Cat People (1942) offered audiences something a little different in that it suggested its horrors more than it depicted them. (Ironically, it also introduced a new kind of shock effect — one still in use today.) The story of a young Serbian immigrant (Simone Simon) who believes she will turn into a cat (specifically, a panther) should her husband (Kent Smith) make love to her, wasn’t quite like any horror movie before — nor was the film’s psychological approach. The style of the film would soon become its own formula — just as predictable as those it was trying to supplant — but here, it’s fresh and effective.

The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Cat People Thursday, Dec. 5, 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.

Love Actually HHHHH RoMantiC CoMEDy Rated NA-17 Writer Richard Curtis’ first film as a director is easily the best-loved of the three he’s made. In terms of story lines, it’s the most complex. In terms of pure, unadulterated joy, it is without equal from just about any filmmaker. Looking back on it after 10 years, Love Actually (2003) is also the only true Christmas holiday classic that this century has produced. It is an impeccable film with a flawless cast who are all at their best. Plus, it’s the movie that introduced a lot of American viewers to Bill Nighy — and for that alone, we should be eternally grateful.

The Asheville Film Society will screen Love Actually Tuesday, Dec. 10, 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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aRiEs (maRch 21-apRiL 19)

sagittaRius (nov. 22-DEc. 21)

scoRpio (oct. 23-nov. 21)

Sometimes I think too fast and too much.

My logic gets sterile. My ideas become jagged and tangled. When this happens, I head off to Turtle Back Hill for a hike through the saltwater marsh. The trail loops around on itself, and I arrive back where I started in about 15 minutes. Sometimes I keep walking, circumambulating four or five times.

Going in circles like this seems to help me knit together my fragmented thoughts.

Often, by the time I'm finished, my mind feels unified. I recommend you find your own version of this ritual, Aries. From what I can tell, you need to get rounder and softer.

The standard dictionary says that “righteous” means virtuous and highly moral. The slang dictionary says it describes someone or something that’s absolutely genuine and wonderful.

Urbandictionary.com suggests that “righteous” refers to the ultimate version of any type of experience, especially “sins of pleasure” like lust and greed. According to my analysis, the coming week will be jam-packed with righteousness for you. Which of the three definitions will predominate? It’s possible you will embody and attract all three.

Your power animal for the coming months is the Bateleur eagle of Africa. In the course of searching for its meals, it covers about 250 square miles every day. It thinks big. It has a spacious scope. I hope you get inspired by its example, Scorpio. In 2014, I'd love to see you enlarge the territory where you go hunting for what you want. Fate will respond favorably if you expand your ideas about how to gather the best allies and resources.

As for this week, I suggest you get very specific as you identify the goals you will pursue in the coming months by exploring farther and wider.

tauRus (apRiL 20-may 20) In the mid-19th century, French art was dominated by the government-sponsored salon, whose conservative policies thwarted upcoming trends like Impressionism. One anti-authoritarian painter who rebelled was Camille Pissarro. "What is the best way to further the evolution of French art?" he was asked. "Burn down the Louvre," he replied.

The Louvre, as you may know, was and still is a major art museum in Paris. Judging from your current astrological omens, I surmise that you might want to make a symbolic statement equivalent to Pissarro's. It's time for you to graduate from traditions that no longer feed you, so you can freely seek out new teachers and influences. gEmini (may 21-junE 20) "Lead us not into temptation, and deliver us from evil," is a request that Christians make of God when they say the Lord's Prayer. If we define "temptation" as an attraction to things that feel good even though they're bad for you, this part of the prayer is perfectly reasonable. But what if "temptation" is given a different interpretation? What if it means an attraction to something that feels pleasurable and will ultimately be healthy for you even though it initially causes disruptions? I suggest you consider experimenting with this alternative definition, Gemini. For now, whatever leads you into temptation could possibly deliver you from evil. cancER (junE 21-juLy 22) "You get tragedy where the tree, instead of bending, breaks," said the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. But you don't have to worry about that outcome, Cancerian.

The storm might howl and surge, but it will ultimately pass. And although your tree may bend pretty far, it will not break. Two weeks from now, you won't be mourning your losses, but rather celebrating your flexibility and resilience. Congratulations in advance!

LEo (juLy 23-aug. 22) It's a perfect time to start reclaiming some of the superpowers you had when you were

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capRicoRn (DEc. 22-jan. 19) a child. What's that you say? You didn't have any superpowers? That's not true.

Before you entered adolescence, you could see, know and feel things that were off-limits, even unknown, to most adults.

You possessed a capacity to love the world with wild purity. Your innocence allowed you to be in close touch with the intelligence of animals and the spirits of the ancestors. Nature was so vividly alive that you could hear its songs. Smells were more intense. The dreams you had at night were exciting and consoling. Your ability to read people's real energy — and not be fooled by their social masks — was strong. Remember?

In the dreams you're having, Capricorn, I bet you're traveling through remote landscapes in all kinds of weather. Maybe you're recreating the voyage of the Polynesian sailors who crossed hundreds of miles of Pacific Ocean to find Hawaii 1,500 years ago. Or maybe you're hiking through the Darkhad Valley, where the Mongolian steppe meets Siberia's vast forests. It's possible you're visiting places where your ancestors lived, or migrating to the first human settlement on Mars in the 22nd century. What do dreams like this mean? I think you're trying to blow your own mind. Your deep self and your higher wisdom are conspiring to flood you with new ways of seeing reality.

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aquaRius (jan. 20-fEB. 18)

Not all darkness is bad. You know that.

Sometimes you need to escape from the bright lights. It can be restorative to sit quietly in the pitch blackness and drink in the mystery of the Great Unknown.

The same is true for silence and stillness and aloneness. Now and then you've got to retreat into their protective sanctuary.

Dreaming big, empty thoughts in the tranquil depths can heal and recharge you. The magic moment has arrived for this kind of rejuvenation, Virgo.

It wouldn't be too extreme for you to kiss the ground that has been walked on by people you care about deeply. And it wouldn't be too crazy to give your special allies the best gifts ever, or compose love letters to them, or demonstrate in dramatic fashion how amazed you are by the beautiful truths about who they really are. This is a unique moment in your cycle, Aquarius — a time when it is crucial for you to express gratitude, devotion and even reverence for those who have helped you see what it means to be fully alive.

LiBRa (sEpt. 23-oct. 22) In the movie Clueless, the character played by Alicia Silverstone describes someone as a "full-on Monet." What she means is that the person in question is like a painting by the French Impressionist artist Claude Monet. "From far away, it's OK," says Silverstone. "But up close, it's a big old mess." You may still be at the far-away point in your evaluation of a certain situation in your own life, Libra. It appears interesting, even attractive, from a distance. When you draw nearer, though, you may find problems.

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