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p. 10 Plant the seeds and community comes Today the Pisgah View Peace Garden teems with life, from vegetables to flowers to children planting seeds. But three years ago, it was an empty, grassy field littered with trash. The field’s transformation began with the vision of Pisgah View residents Robert White and Lucia Daughtery, who saw the potential for building community.

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12 asheville city council Annexation begins for Royal Pines, Cooper Hawk

14 affordable housing The fight over sustainability and an affordable-housing proposal

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letters The full story about the benches After reading the article [“Benched,” July 28 Xpress] and all the comments [online], I felt that there were a few things that needed to be said. The benches have been gone for over three months now, so it is weird to hear all the noise now. The smoking that was affecting our customers was the issue.

In the beginning, we did ask some folks to stop smoking, but they didn’t. The building management was also not happy with all the smoking in front of their entrance, so it was a joint decision. The city does not allow any smoking in all public areas, yet there are some that think it should be tolerated by a restaurant around customers that are offended.

We understand that these folks need a place to sit, and there are benches in front of the Civic Center and on the side of the building. Also, I heard that they are working on creating a sitting area behind the building.

Back when we first removed the benches, we had quite a few residents come in and thank us, because some of the crowd [the benches] attracted “scared” them. There have also been many people that have asked us if it OK to wait for the bus or take a break on our chairs and we have never said no.

We seem to be getting a lot of negative remarks for other bench removals that have happened in the past, which have nothing to do with us. So before you make your decision on how to react to this story, please get all the facts, not just something Mountain Xpress decided to portray. Remember: We

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Xpress would like to make it clear that the article that appeared on pg. 80 of its July 21-27 edition was intended to be funny, as indicated on that page, and not intended to describe actual facts. We’re sorry that the folks at the Bingo Bulletin have taken offense. We had several reasons to think that no one would take anything in this column seriously, ever, since it is clearly labeled and habitually takes a sarcastic tone.

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The French Broad River: Are people eating the fish?

The article [“The Green Scene: Getting Off the Banks,” July 28 Xpress] could have done a better job in showing our human health linkages to the French Broad. The French Broad River is a drinking water source to over 1 million people. Not only does Western North Carolina draw water directly but so do people of eastern Tennessee. Furthermore, there may be an upper economic class who only catch and release, but the people who have little money use the river as a supplemental source of food. No one is posting or communicating to the population that is consuming [the fish], nor is the media collecting quotes from those people about their connection to the river.

— Phillip Gibson Candler Green Scene Reporter Susan Andrew’s response: Gibson, the former French Broad Riverkeeper, makes a good point, and although no one knows how many do it, there’s little doubt that some folks eat their catch from the French Broad. (I was interested in Manderson’s carefully qualified statement that he does — but only occasionally.) But if it’s true that no one is communicating about the potential health effects directly to those who consume either fish or river water, then I think the central question raised in this article still stands: Are the regulatory agencies doing

their job? Why can’t the agency investigate any potential source of pollution, for example, if it seems warranted?

“The boys in the back room” aren’t doing their job I am glad someone is doing the work to go out and find out about polluters and what exactly they’re putting into our air, water and soil [“The Green Scene: Getting Off the Banks,” July 28 Xpress].

What you pointed out should be shocking to most people — the governmental agencies that are supposed to be monitoring and holding polluters accountable are not doing their job. This is outrageous!

Even when the nonprofit RiverLink stepped up to do the sampling and investigating, they couldn’t get the assigned government agency to test the samples?!? That’s appalling.

Reminds me of a line in the Chuck Brodsky song, “The Boys In The Back Room”: “The boys in the back room / Sat on the commissions / That were supposed to regulate / Factory emissions / Toxins in the air / Toxins in the water / These were our protectors /They were sanctioning the slaughter.”

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Equality, reciprocity take root in Pisgah View Community Peace Garden

by Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt photos by Jonathan Welch Three years ago, Robert White and his wife, Lucia Daugherty, sized up an abandoned baseball field at Pisgah View Apartments, the West Asheville public-housing complex they call home, and envisioned a beautiful communal green space. From that prodigious act of the imagination sprang the Pisgah View Community Peace Garden, which today teems with life.

Besides providing organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and eggs, the garden gives residents a chance to learn about urban farming in a supportive, empowering community environment.

The transformation wasn’t easy. “Originally the space … was without anything growing but grass,” Daugherty recalls. “There [were] soda cans in the soil, condom wrappers and other trash on the ground. The soil was acidic, which is not ideal for growing, and claylike.” But thanks to the community’s collective labor and the couple’s consistent care, rich, brown soil now supports a flourishing harvest.

Beyond the immediate physical rewards, however, lies a deeper philosophical dimension grounded in White’s vision of “leveraging the community.”

“We want to work with the kids, engage parents and stress the importance of reciprocity,” he explains.

The joy the space inspires is immediately apparent: Children wander amid rows of bright-red strawberries and play with the chickens roosting in a community-built hen house as volunteers of all ages and races work side by side.

The Peace Garden is also a CSA farm supported by eight local families, whose subscriptions get them weekly shares of fresh produce. Senior and disabled Pisgah View residents share the bounty free of charge, and families and individuals are welcome to trade work in the garden for food. Meanwhile, White and Daugherty organize and lead classes on such diverse subjects as beekeeping, raising backyard chickens, container gardening and flower planting, with the help of guest instructors. (“We try to find local people with a certain level of expertise,” White explains.) Eventually, the couple hopes to establish a food bank where the summer harvest can be canned for distribution in winter.

In the summer months, regular events aim to bridge the gap between neighbors of different ethnic backgrounds while building an overall sense of community. A July 17 fiesta organized in partnership with Nuestro Centro, a local Latino support group, was a “mind-boggling success,” White reports, “with over 150 people out here [from] several different cultural [backgrounds], [speaking] various different languages.”

The Peace Garden, he believes, has “absolutely” helped bring residents together: “When you come here, leave your bullsh*t outside the fence, and come grow food in harmony. “ Daugherty, meanwhile, emphasizes yet another aspect of the garden.

“Personally, the project has been rewarding because it is resident-driven,” she notes. “So often, nonprofits come into our community to ‘save’ us, but in this case we are creating our own destiny — saving our own neighborhood.

“Communally,” she continues, “the most rewarding aspect of this experience has been bringing [this] information to the people. In WNC, the organic, sustainable-agriculture movement is big; however, workshops and classes offered are not affordable for low-income people. It is vital that poor people receive all the information they can regarding the growing and preservation of food.”

Peace and gardening: “Plants have energy that promotes peace,” says Robert White, who started the Pisgah View Community Peace Garden in 2007 with his wife, Lucia Daugherty, below, left.

From weeding to watering and building, there are always projects in motion at the Pisgah View Community Peace Garden (1 Granada St. in West Asheville). The public is invited to volunteer on Sundays, starting at 11 a.m. To learn more, go to: http://bit.ly/ajI6LQ. X Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 114, or at asezakblatt@ mountainx.com.

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Leveraging the community: It starts one seed at a time.

Farmer, caretaker and father figure: White plays multiple roles at the Peace Garden.

Community-built hen house: Expanding their efforts with animal husbandry, White and Daugherty hope to raise goats, ducks, rabbits and pheasants in the garden as well as chickens.

The message: “So often nonprofits come into our community to ‘save’ us, but in this case we are creating our own destiny — saving our own neighborhood,” Daugherty (pictured) explains. “It is vital that poor people receive all the information they can regarding the growing and preservation of food.”

Field of dreams: “Originally, the space [was] an abandoned baseball field,” co-founder Daugherty says.

Givng back: “Sometimes [kids] mess with stuff, but mostly it’s a cry for help,” notes White.

“We want to work with the kids, engage parents and stress the importance of reciprocity.”

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by David Forbes Early next year, nearly 700 people may become Asheville residents thanks to two involuntary annexations initiated by City Council July 27.

The residents in question live in the Coopers Hawk Drive area on the southtwestern edge of the city — which comprises 16 residents on 41 acres — and the sizable Royal Pines subdivision off Sweeten Creek Road, whose 388 acres encompass 670 residents.

Involuntary annexations are always controversial. Those affected are rarely happy about seeing their taxes rise and often resent the lack of any say in the process. Proponents, however, see it as a way to keep cities viable by absorbing those who use their services and live in urbanized or urbanizing areas but don’t pay city taxes.

And though Council’s action represented only the beginning of a process that will require public-information sessions, a public hearing and final approval of both annexations before they can take effect, that controversy was already plenty evident.

“The idea that people who live in the county are just users and abusers of city services is

“The idea that people who live in the county are just users and abusers of city services is wrong, and it’s insulting.”

— Buncombe County resident Betty Jackson wrong, and it’s insulting,” county resident Betty Jackson declared, asserting that unincorporated suburbs bordering the city limits benefit both parties.

“We work in town, we do business in town, some of us even own businesses, and all those things contribute to the city’s coffers. ... There’s a win-win situation when you have people who live in suburbs and people who live in town.”

But Mayor Terry Bellamy argued that annexation is sometimes necessary, asserting that in many cases, the city doesn’t receive its fair share of things like sales taxes.

“Asheville’s not like any other city,” the mayor explained. “Seventy-five percent of sales tax collected in the city of Asheville doesn’t stay

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in the city — that speaks volumes. We don’t want to be the bad guy, but there are some realities. If people buy a shirt at the Gap in Asheville and they pay their sales tax, where does it go?”

Because the state calculates sales tax based on a formula that emphasizes population and area, Asheville gets a smaller share than its economic clout might suggest.

Bellamy asked city staff to develop a document spelling out Asheville’s financial situation and the underlying factors.

“Put our slides alongside Charlotte’s or Greensboro’s or Gastonia’s, and I think people would be amazed to see that the hub of Western North Carolina doesn’t get as much taxes as people think we do.”

Council member Bill Russell, on the other hand, repeated his long-standing opposition to forced annexation in general, observing, “I don’t think any one of those people would want to become part of the city, and we’re about to double their taxes.”

But Council member Esther Manheimer, speaking about the Royal Pines area, countered: “This is an appropriate annexation where we can offer some services and they’ll see a return for their tax dollars. Hopefully it will enable neighboring areas to see some of the benefits of being part of the city.”

“Can we even afford it?” Russell shot back.

The proposal to launch the Coopers Hawk Drive annexation was approved 6-1, with Russell opposed. Bellamy, however, joined him on the losing end of a 5-2 vote in the case of Royal Pines, citing the city’s shaky financial situation.

“Now is not the right time” for such a substantial undertaking, she maintained.

Seeking common ground

To hear the developers of the proposed 250unit Montford Commons project tell it, a golden opportunity was at hand.

“This project meets many City Council goals, including the creation of work-force housing near the central business district,” attorney (and former Asheville mayor) Lou Bissette told Council. “It’s near public transportation and meets the goals of walkability and sustainability. This property has been underused for many years. We ask that you seize the day and make this project happen.”

That, however, would require city support, according to developer Vince Smarjesse of the Frontier Syndicate. “You can’t have just 20 acres of rental housing within walking distance of downtown and keep it affordable without a subsidy,” he told Council.

And therein lay the rub. The syndicate, which has already received preliminary approval for a federal loan, was asking for some $190,000 in exemptions from city permit fees.

But besides the permit, they’re also requesting a 10-year exemption from property taxes, which would cost the city about $1.5 million all told.

(The developers are also seeking a $1.8 million exemption from the county.)

That proved to be a bit much for many Council members, who spent months wrangling over how to address a $5 million deficit before approving the current budget in June. And though the Montford Neighborhood Association has endorsed the project, city staff noted that with projected rents ranging from $600 to $1,200 a month, many of the units wouldn’t satisfy the city’s criteria for affordable housing.

Montford Commons would be built on a mostly vacant site between the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Isaac Dickson Elementary on Hill Street. The project received initial approval in 2007 but has had trouble finding private financing amid the economic downturn.

Council members generally said they’d like to see the project succeed but had doubts about the financial impact on the city.

“It’s a great opportunity,” noted Council member Jan Davis, cautioning, “I have some real concerns, though.”

Council member Cecil Bothwell suggested replacing a planned parking deck with surface parking to reduce costs, given the proximity to downtown and thus the availability of other transportation options.

Bellamy, too, urged flexibility, saying, “I’d like to work out a possible win-win. ... I wouldn’t want to miss this opportunity.”

Council members agreed to work on finding mutually acceptable terms before revisiting the matter at their Aug. 24 meeting, and Bissette said the developer would be willing to “give it one more try.”

What the health?

City Council also deliberated two ongoing concerns: parking and health care.

Health benefits for city employees are a major expense for the cash-strapped government, and Council appointed a “blue-ribbon task force” to consider the issue and make recommendations.

Bellamy specifically asked if the group would be looking at implementing benefits for same-sex domestic partners, which Council committed to in principle (with Bellamy opposed) earlier this year (see “Asheville City Council,” Feb. 17 Xpress).

Domestic-partner benefits are indeed “part of the plan” that’s due to be presented to Council next June, Assistant City Manager Jeff Richardson confirmed. Meanwhile, Council members will hear a report on the task force’s progress in October.

On another front, Council was briefed on the current state of handicapped parking downtown.

Increasingly, noted City Attorney Bob Oast, vehicles displaying handicapped placards are parking in ordinary metered spaces, sometimes for days at a time. But the status of metered spaces is something of a gray area in both city ordinances and state law, both of which generally allow people with disabilities to park for an unlimited amount of time in most places.

Confirming Oast’s report, Joe Minicozzi of the Asheville Downtown Association showed photos of parked cars displaying handicapped placards.

Calling it “a matter of economics,” he emphasized that leaving such vehicles for extended periods of time curbs city revenues while reducing the amount of available on-street parking.

Accordingly, Minicozzi urged the city to enforce the time limits in all metered spaces, regardless of motorists’ special needs. This, he said, would drive people to the decks, where reserving a space by the month costs far less than constantly feeding the meters.

Oast said he would take the suggestions into account in crafting a new proposal for Council to consider X David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 137, or at dforbes@mountainx.com.

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by David Forbes A proposed ordinance that would allow ecofriendly, affordable-housing developments in certain areas for considerably more density — and faster approval — met with a reversal July 22 when the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted it down 3-2, instead recommending a scaled-down approach. The incident has triggered a spirited debate about exactly how Asheville will pursue its oft-touted goal of transitioning toward sustainability.

Two years in the making, the ordinance crafted by the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Task Force would allow developers to exceed the usual density limits to varying degrees if the project were considered affordable and/or sustainable and were located in target areas within a quarter-mile of major transit corridors.

Exactly how much denser a given project could be would depend on how affordable, green and close to transit it was. The rules would also allow Planning and Zoning to directly approve such projects, which would never come before City Council for a vote.

The commissioners, however, were sharply split. Advocates of the proposed rules said they would play a key role in making Asheville a better place to live; opponents feared they would intrude on neighborhoods and undermine the democratic process. But after the initial proposal was narrowly voted down (only Jerome Jones and Cindy Weeks supported it; two commissioners were absent), the commission then unanimously approved asking city staff to revise the proposal, exempting neighborhoods zoned for single-family homes and reducing the

affected areas to those within an eighth of a mile of transit corridors.

“Our concerns were with the single-family zones,” commission member Mark Brooks, a local engineer, said later. “A multifamily development in a single-family area could have some unintended negative effects. The quarter-mile zone, once we looked at the maps, included almost the whole city. It only left out a few pockets. Going back to an eighth of a mile, you don’t run into much conflict with single-family residences.”

An overwhelming need

Among those who helped design the ordinance is Robin Merrell, a managing attorney at Pisgah Legal Services. She believes the rules are sorely needed.

“We’ve debated, considered and weighed lots of options,” she explains. “There’s an overwhelming need for affordable housing; we hear a lot about it, but it’s true. The clients I talk to all the time struggle with housing.

“Now, the clients at Pisgah are low-income.

But also, when I talk to my peers — other professionals working in the city — they’re struggling to find decent housing in the city that they can afford to rent. I was just talking to a friend last week who’s renting one room for $550 and is stunned at what he’s run into. Some people don’t realize it’s like that and to what a crisis point it’s come.”

Putting density along transit corridors, adds Merrell, will help encourage people to use mass transit, “which is environmentally conscious and economically sound. All of the research we’ve done, everything we’ve read, indicates that density bonuses are the greatest way to

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increase the supply of affordable housing.”

And even having fewer projects come before Council, Merrell maintains, will help spur the desired types of development.

“That was an intentional part of this ordinance,” she reveals. “Having to defend a development through the conditional-use process is very expensive, which increases the cost of the housing. ... This is not a density bonus for any kind of housing, but for affordable housing (which is a stated priority for City Council); for lots of entities in this area, that’s a greater public purpose that outweighs the necessity for a public hearing.”

As an example, Merrell points to a 2001 Chunn’s Cove project “that was really damaged by the outcome of the hearing, opposed by people who really didn’t want people with disabilities in their neighborhood. Some of the animosity towards [the ordinance] comes from it being so soon after the Larchmont project” (see “Asheville City Council,” March 31 Xpress).

But she believes the modifications the commission has requested won’t significantly harm the proposal.

Bypassing the democratic process?

Local progressive political activist Elaine Lite has a radically different take on the ordinance, particularly the idea of eliminating City Council approval.

“I am a huge supporter of affordable housing, believe me, but affordable housing doesn’t give them carte blanche to bypass the democratic process; it’s too critical to how our city functions,” Lite asserts. “As it is, developers of all stripes — affordable and gated communities — have the upper hand in the process, as far as the citizens are concerned. There is no way they can eliminate this point from the process: That just doesn’t fly. I think it’s a good idea in theory, but they have to examine it.”

Scaling down the ordinance and staying away from single-family neighborhoods, says Lite, “makes a lot of sense. But that’s just the technicalities: The process is my main concern.

“I wasn’t thrilled about the ordinance — I thought it was too far-reaching — but we can’t even begin talking about that if we’re going to bastardize the process like this. We elected the City Council, not the Planning and Zoning [Commission]. Everybody wants to have their say; people have come up with some very valid objections to some of these developments.”

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Looking beyond old objections

Council member Gordon Smith was in the audience the night of the commission’s vote. And while he and Lite have agreed on many issues in the past — “Scrutiny Hooligans,” the political blog he founded, endorsed her 2007 City Council run — Smith stands behind the ordinance as originally proposed.

“If we ... are going to be serious about becoming a sustainable city, if we’re going to be serious about our carbon footprint as well as the quality of life for people living in Asheville, as well as for our workers who often can’t afford to live here, then we have to look beyond some of the old objections,” Smith declares. “We really have to start to ask where we want to be in 25 years.”

And unlike Merrell, he believes the suggested modifications will do some harm. The reduction to an eighth of a mile, he says, “will drive up costs, because there’s simply going to be less land available to do this kind of development affordably. Eliminating single-family neighborhoods from the ordinance kind of ignores the historical nature of Asheville, where you have so many neighborhoods that have duplexes, triplexes and quads. Asheville used to be a city where neighborhoods were made up of many different kinds of housing units. It’s only in the last several decades that we’ve switched to this more sprawling idea of how we should live in cities.”

As for eliminating Council review of such projects, Smith doesn’t see a problem with it.

“Over the last few elections, what you’ve seen is those who talk about affordable housing, about sustainability, are [those] who move forward politically,” he maintains. “It seems the electorate has made a decision about which way they want to go. So we can enshrine that in our development ordinance, or we can hash it out project by project. If you want people to invest in your city, you have to give them some confidence the process is going to work for them.”

Nonetheless, Smith concedes that “There’s still a lot of question marks around what the final [ordinance] is going to look like.” And whatever form this particular set of rules may eventually take, the fight about precisely what course Asheville should chart toward becoming a more sustainable city doesn’t look to die down anytime soon. X David Forbes can be reached at 251-1333, ext. 137, or at dforbes@mountainx.com.

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Getting back on track: Signs that the economy is improving in WNC There was good economic news for the area last week.

Several local media outlets reported that, according to experts who spoke at the recent Asheville Metro Economy Outlook forum, the economy is on the rise after the worst recession since the Great Depression.

“Things are better than you see, hear and read,” James F. Smith, chief economist at the local investment firm Parsec Financial Management and a national authority on the economy assured a crowd of about 300 people at Diana Wortham Theatre, according to the Asheville Citizen-Times.

Smith was joined at the forum by Tom Tveidt, a local research economist with Syneva Economics, a private consulting firm that specializes in regional economic analysis.

In the article, “Asheville-area Economy Rebounding,” the AC-T reported that the two experts said housing sales are up, unemployment is down and other key indicators are showing improvement. To make his case, Smith cited a rise in personal consumption expenditures, which he said reached all-time highs in March, April and May. And Tveidt pointed to data that showed that the area is only 600 jobs away from

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experiencing positive growth for the first time since May 2008.

In another sign of possible economic improvement last week, the AC-T reported that “Buncombe County Home Sales Rise Again; Realtors Hopeful Trend Will Persist.” The number of homes sold in the county through the Multiple Listing Service rose 20.6 percent over June 2009 and the median price of homes sold — the point at which half were higher, half lower — rose nearly 10 percent to $217,000, according to the article.

But Jamie Blue, president of the Asheville Board of Realtors, told the paper that he thinks it’s too soon for home sellers to start raising prices.

He said that federal tax credits for first-time home buyers have been helpful, but noted that they’re scheduled to expire Sept. 30.

It will be easier to get a sense of which way the housing market is going in a couple of months as the effects of the tax credits diminish, Blue explained.

“It’s probably still too soon to say we’re on the way up,” he noted.

Rebirth of the Asheville Civic Center

City leaders hope that upcoming improvements to the Asheville Civic Center will also help spur economic growth.

The planned renovations got a kick-start last week, with the AC-T reporting that the “Asheville Civic Center gets $2M for Upgrades Promised for SoCon Tourney.”

The money from the County Tourism Development Authority will go toward fixing the

roof, locker room, lighting and other areas.

The proposed renovations played a vital role in a recent deal with the city to lure the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament to the venue.

The deal calls for hosting the tournament for three years, starting in 2012. The event is estimated to bring a $4 million economic boost to the area.

In addition to attracting the tournament, City Councilman Jan Davis told the paper that he hopes the renovations will make the venue a better destination for music and other events.

“The conference enables the fixes. But it’s more than that. This is the community’s gathering spot.

It’s the only one we’ve got,” he said.

High-speed internet extends to residents of rural Madison County

And in good economic news outside of town, the News-Record & Sentinel reported that “Big Grant Will Spread Internet in Madison.”

The $1.8 million federal grant will extend highspeed Internet service to rural Madison County residents in Spring Creek, Laurel and Beech Glenn, as well as areas of Marshall and Mars Hill.

“Reliable high-speed Internet is crucial for the future economic development of all three counties in the district,” said N.C. Rep. Ray Rapp, who announced the grant. “This project will create jobs immediately and drive economic development in the community that will continue to spur job growth for many years to come.”

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From bees to trees

Saving chestnuts and learning “The True Cost of Coal” Susan Andrew Here comes a different kind of summer swarm: The Beehive Collective — a grass-roots, arts-andeducation group based in rural Maine — and a local “hive” called Wezeltown in Old Fort are celebrating their latest campaign through an elaborate storytelling and illustration project. Firestorm Café & Books (48 Commerce St.) will host the release party on Friday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Two years in the making, “The True Cost of Coal” is a richly detailed, graphical narrative that explores the story of mountaintop-removal mining and its impacts in Appalachia and beyond, using a 30-by-16-foot banner. The party will feature live music and traditional Appalachian ballads.

Central to the Beehive methodology is a highly collaborative research process. Worker “bees” began by interviewing hundreds of community members about the effects of surface mining on society.

“We feel it’s extremely important to gather our information from those who are most impacted

on a daily basis,” explains illustrator Beatriz Mendoza, who’s been living and working on the banner with a team of fellow Beehive Collective members in Old Fort for the past year. “They are the experts on this issue.” Based on those stories, the Bees then weave selected visual metaphors into a graphical “patchwork quilt.”

At the release, the Bees will lead participants in an engaging venture through their larger-than-life banner.

“The story interweaves anecdotes and statistics that puncture dubious ‘clean coal’ rhetoric,” says collective member Zeph Fishlyn, exposing “the connections between American empire, climate change and resource extraction in the Appalachian Mountains.”

Audience participation is heartily encouraged.

“We feel people are visual learners, and that interaction is a learning device,” Fishlyn explains.

“You can only absorb so much from the standard, one-way, talking-head-at-the-podium setup.”

None of these worker bees gets paid, but fulltime bees have their room and board covered.

“We have no queen and make decisions by con-

Worker bees: Beehive Collective members Zeph Fishlyn and Beatriz Mendoza address the social politics of coal in an elaborate art-and-story project. See it Friday, Aug. 6, at Firestorm Café and Books.

Photo courtesy of the Beehive Collective

sensus process,” the collective’s website notes.

“The priorities for our work are set by the requests we receive from collaborators, audiences and our advisory bees. [We’re] aiming to stay flexible and organic enough to respond to current events and mass-pollination opportunities.”

Live music at the release party will feature Sara Lynch-Thomason with traditional Appalachian ballads, including coal ballads old and new. For more information, call Beatriz or Zeph at 668-7380, or visit http://www.beehivecollective.org.

Cataloochee Ranch Chestnut Saturday celebrates return of the great trees

The American Chestnut Foundation and the Haywood County Garden Club Council invite the public to join them Sept. 11 in celebrating efforts to restore the American chestnut tree.

When European settlers first arrived in North America, Castanea dentata was the dominant tree in the Appalachians and beyond, from Maine to Mississippi. The fast-growing, rot-resistant, deciduous hardwood grew to 150 feet in height and 10 feet in diameter. But in the early 1900s, a deadly fungus was inadvertently introduced into the United States, and within 45 years, virtually all the chestnuts — some 4 billion trees — had been lost.

Thanks to a robust restoration program, however, hybrid chestnuts are now being planted in the wild. In partnership with various groups, including the Cataloochee Ranch, an American Chestnut Foundation breeding program is producing blight-resistant trees that are adapted to local growing conditions and ready for planting in the Nantahala, Jefferson and Cherokee national forests. Wild planting began in some

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sites two years ago, with plant material from the Meadowview Research Farm in Virginia, north of Bristol, Tenn.

Think back to your high-school biology class: Using the backcrossing method, researchers are breeding American and Chinese chestnuts to produce trees that are blight-resistant, like the Chinese variety, but still contain 94 to 96 percent of the genes of the original American chestnut.

“Cataloochee Ranch is ideal for growing chestnuts,” notes Paul Sisco, a former foundation staffer who’s now a volunteer. “The high-elevation site is good because chestnuts are susceptible to another introduced pathogen, Phytopthora, that causes root rot — but it can’t survive freezing.”

Now in its fourth growing season, Cataloochee’s orchard will be tested in a couple of years for resistance to the blight, and the survivors will be backcrossed again. The trees growing there will be ready for introduction to the wild in 2015, Sisco reports.

Chestnut Saturday (tickets $10; children 12 and under free) will feature crafts and vendors, live bluegrass and dancing, orchard tours, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, horseshoes, kids’ games and wildlife biologist Rob Gudger’s captive wolves.

Also planned is a gala steak dinner ($100 per person or $160 for two, including a one-year membership to The American Chestnut Foundation) with entertainment and a live auction. For dinner reservations, call the Cataloochee Ranch at (828) 926-1401.

To learn more about The American Chestnut Foundation, go to www.acf.org. X Susan Andrew can be reached at 251-1333 ext., 153,

ecocalendar Calendar for August 4 - 12, 2010 Asheville Green Drinks A networking party that is part of the self-organizing global grassroots movement to connect communities with environmental ideas, media and action. Meets to discuss pressing green issues at Tressa’s, 28 Broadway (upstairs). Info: www.ashevillegreendrinks. com.

• FRIDAYS, 6pm - Social mix — 6:30pm - Program with guest speaker.

Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Programs Free and open to the public.

• TH (8/5), 7-8:30pm - Family Night: Join Rangers at the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 384, to make your own Hula-hoop, and discover some hoop games that have been played for centuries. Registration required: 298-5330, ext. 304.

• FR (8/6), 10-11am - Hear the story “Are You My Mother?” and help Rangers at the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 384, match young and adult forms of different kinds of aquatic animals. For all ages.

Registration required: 298-5330, ext. 304.

Community Education Series Presented by Conservation Pros, the free series will feature classes on topics such as energy efficiency, tax credits, stimulus incentives, energy retrofitting, indoor air quality, HVAC and more.

• WE (8/4), 5:30-7pm - Class at Black Mountain Library, 105. N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain.

• TH (8/12), 5:30-7pm - Class at South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville.

ECO Events The Environmental and Conservation Organization is dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of Henderson County and the mountain region as an effective voice of the environment. Located at 121 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville. Info: 692-0385 or www. eco-wnc.org.

• SA (8/7), 8am - Guided bird walk through Jackson Park in Hendersonville.

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Located in Pisgah National Forest, 10 miles from Brevard off of US Hwy. 276 N. Programs are free, but registration is required. Info: 877-4423 or www. ncwildlife.org.

• TU (8/10), 9-11am - “Stream Investigation,” spend an afternoon with an experienced PCWE staff member and explore the Davidson River looking for aquatic macro invertebrates.

• WE (8/12), 10am-3pm - Fly Fishing Skills: Casting for Beginners. Topics include casting theory, mechanics and practice techniques. Held at Lake Imaging, DuPont State Forest. Equipment and materials provided. Bring lunch. $20 (fee is refundable upon attendance). For ages 12 and up.

The Green Walkabout A walking tour of Warren Wilson College, highlighting what earns the College recognition as a national sustainability leader. Tour includes best practices of green building, energy use, waste management, native landscaping, sustainable agriculture and forestry. Info: www.warren-wilson.edu.

• TU (8/10), 9:30am-1pm - Tour.

WNC Alliance Members of the WNC Alliance and the public are invited to be agents of change for the environment.

Info: 258-8737 or www.wnca.org.

• SA (8/14), 1-4pm - Join WNC Alliance, Little Tennessee Watershed Association and Land Trust for snorkeling on the Little Tennessee River. $5 for LTLT, WNCA or LTWA members/$10 for nonmembers.

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WNC Nature Center Located at 75 Gashes Creek Rd. Hours: 10am-5pm daily. Admission: $8/$6 Asheville City residents/$4 kids. Info: 298-5600 or www.wildwnc.org.

• Through TU (8/24) - Beauty of Butterflies, a live exhibit featuring several hundred butterflies.

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calendar categories community events & workshops / social & shared-interest groups / government & politics / seniors & retirees / animals / technology / business & careers / volunteering / health programs / support groups / helplines / sports groups & activities / kids / spirituality / arts / spoken & written word / festivals & gatherings / music / theater / comedy / film / dance / auditions & call to artists Calendar for August 4 - 12, 2010 Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code.

Day-by-day calendar is online Want to find out everything that’s happening today — or tomorrow, or any day of the week? Go to www. mountainx.com/events.

Weekday Abbreviations: SU = Sunday, MO = Monday, TU = Tuesday, WE = Wednesday, TH = Thursday, FR = Friday, SA = Saturday

Community Events & Workshops Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is located three miles south of Hendersonville off U.S.

25 on Little River Road.

Info: 693-4178 or www. nps.gov/carl.

• WEDNESDAYS through SUNDAYS (through 8/14), 2:15pm - Rangers will share the history and techniques of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy and cheese-making operation in the House Garage.

• MONDAYS & TUESDAYS (through 8/10), 9:45am - “Birding for Beginners.”

Walks begin at the barn garage and a limited numbers of binoculars will be available.

• WEDNESDAYS through SATURDAYS (through 8/14), 10:15am - The Vagabond School of Drama presents performances of “The World of Carl Sandburg” on Wed. & Fri. and performances of “Rootabaga Stories” on Thurs. & Sat. shared through musical tunes from Sandburg’s collec-

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Due to the abundance of great things to do in our area, we only have the space in print to focus on timely events. Our print calendar now covers an eight-day range. For a complete directory of all Community Calendar groups and upcoming events, please visit www.mountainx.com/events..

Calendar Information In order to qualify for a free listing, an event must cost no more than $40 to attend and be sponsored by and/or benefit a nonprofit.

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If you wish to submit an event for Clubland (our free live music listings), please e-mail clubland@mountainx.com.

Free Listings To submit a free listing: * Online submission form (best): http://www.mountainx.com/ events/submission * E-mail (second best): calendar@mountainx.com * Fax (next best): (828) 251-1311, Attn: Free Calendar * Mail: Free Calendar, Mountain Xpress, P.O. Box 144, Asheville, NC 28802 * In person: Mountain Xpress, 2 Wall St. (the Miles Building), second floor, downtown Asheville.

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Paid Listings Paid listings lead the calendar sections in which they are placed, and are marked (pd.).

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tion of folk music found in his American Songbag.

• MONDAYS & TUESDAYS, 2:15pm & SATURDAYS, 3:15pm (through 8/14) - Historic walking tours of the grounds will be offered.

Meet in front of the main house for the history walk.

• SUNDAYS (through 8/8), 12:30pm - A rangerled tour of Connemara’s gardens and barn will be offered. Meet in front of the barn garage.

Downtown Hendersonville Cruise-In • TH (8/12), 5-9pm - Classic cars will be on display along Main Street, next to Mikes on Main and Hannah Flanagan’s. Info: 329-4971.

Guided Walking Tour of Brevard • SA (8/7), 5-6pm Guided Walking Tour of Historical Brevard. Leaves from the museum. Limited number of spaces. $10 per person. Info & reservations: 884-2347.

Salvation Army Info: 253-4723.

• Mid August: Clothing will be distributed to children ages 12 and under at the following Salvation Army locations: 1076 Patton Ave. in W. Asheville and 2247 Hendersonville Road in Arden.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 40 West Jordan St., Brevard. Info: 884-2347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

• MO (8/9) through FR (8/13), 9am-Noon - Heritage Day Camp for ages 7-12. “Meet the Robinsons,” an 1840 pioneer family, crafts, pioneer games, town tours and other hands-on activities.

WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher.

Info: 687-1414.

• SA (8/7) - Tractor pull.

Social & SharedInterest Groups Alternative Currency • 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 5:30-7:30pm - Informal social gathering at

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Westville Pub for people who find an alt. paper currency intriguing, but have questions/concerns, and for those who understand the ins-and-outs and want to share their knowledge with others. Family-friendly event.

Arise & Shine Toastmasters Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate and motivate. Info: 776-5076.

• THURSDAYS, 7:308:30am - Meeting in the University Highsmith Building at UNCA. Asheville Homeless Network Meetings take place at Firestorm Cafe & Books in downtown Asheville. Info: 552-0505.

• THURSDAYS, 2pm - All homeless people and interested citizens are welcome.

Asheville New Friends Welcomes residents of Asheville and surrounding communities, whether new or old, couples or singles, to join one of the many interest groups to meet and make new friends. Info: www.main. nc.us/anf. For membership info: 252-2283.

• Participate in the many activities offered by the interest groups, including hiking, men’s golf, book clubs, card games and dining opportunities.

Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club Meets once a week to enhance speaking skills both formal and impromptu. Part of an international proven program that takes you through the steps with fun along the way.

Network with interesting people of all ages and professions. Guests welcome. Info: www. blueridgetm.org or (808) 937-7206.

• MONDAYS, 12:201:30pm - Meeting.

Financial Therapy Groups • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - Try out new ways of living

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An introductory talk on permaculture will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Asheville Public Library, 626-B Haywood Road. Patricia Allison will be the first speaker in a series of talks on the ecological design system behind the international Transition Movement.

Discussions continue on Aug. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: 296-0064.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Ranger Program presents Family Night on Thursday, Aug. 5, from 7 to

thur 8:30 p.m. at the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 384. Make a Hula-hoop and discover some hoop games that have been played for centuries. Registration required: 298-5330, ext. 304.

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Light hors d'oeuvres and wine will be provided at the opening for Storm Season: Photography of Louisiana's Wetlands, a series of pinhole Polaroid photographs by Daniel Kariko on display at Castell Photography, 2C Wilson Alley. The Friday, Aug. 6 reception is held in conjunction with the Asheville Art Walk, held from 5 to 8 p.m. Pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide for details. Info: www. ashevilledowntowngalleries.org.

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The third BBQ Bluegrass & Bands Festival, held at the American Legion Post 526 Vet Quarters, 1329 Tunnel Road, will feature live music and food starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. $5.

The festival is a fundraiser for Post 526, which is maintained by homeless veterans. Info: 2987952.

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More than 250 quilts made by quilters from across the U.S. and world will be featured in the Asheville Quilt Guild's 28th annual show at the N.C. Arboretum Friday and Saturday, Aug. 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's show: "Stars Over the Mountains." $5 admission, with $8 parking fee. Info: 665-2492 or ncarboretum.org.

Visit the Transylvania Community Arts Council, 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard, Monday, Aug.

mon 9, anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to view the Pottery Invitational exhibit, featuring work by professional potters from around the Southeast. On display through Aug. 31. Info: 884-2787 or artsofbrevard.org.

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Catch a screening of the classic Italian neo-realist film Umberto D. (1952) by Vittorio De Sica, Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main St. A short discussion will follow the screening. Info: Info: 250-6482.

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Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe.com.

• WEDNESDAY (8/4 & 11), 6pm - FirestormBlitzkrieg Game Night.

Bring your favorite game or come to play someone else’s.

• FR (8/6), 6-10pm - The Beehive Design Collective will promote their “True Cost of Coal” project, a visual exploration of mountaintop removal and resistance. Info: www. beehivecollective.org.

• SA (8/7), 6pm Conspiracy Tour, raising support for activists facing charges for political organizing. Presentation, legal teach-in and puppet show.

Info: (612) 321-TOUR

or midwestconspiracy@ gmail.com.

• TU (8/10), 7pm SPATS monthly meetup, a chance for local steampunks and the “steamcurious” to meet and realize that “we are not alone in this town.”

• WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - Asheville Cop Watch.

Join fellow Asheville residents to promote civilian police oversight and review.

Land of Sky Toastmasters Your success in business is based on how effective you are. Through participation in the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership program, people from all backgrounds learn to effectively speak, conduct a meeting, manage a department or business, lead, delegate and motivate. $10/month. Info: www.landofskytoastmasters.org.

• TUESDAYS, 7am Meeting at the Hilton in Biltmore Park.

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• MONDAYS, 9:3011:30am - Easy Bridge Workshops. Each session stands alone and will have handouts and practice sessions for each topic covered. $7/lesson. Info: 693-5361.

• TUESDAYS, 9-11:30am - Easy Bridge lessons.

Don’t have to have a partner to attend. $6/lesson.

Info: 777-2595.

Progressive Pizza (and Beer) • 2nd THURSDAYS, 5:30pm - Network/brainstorm/organize with other like-minded Haywood County Progressives at Angelo’s Pizza’s bar, 166 Walnut St., Waynesville.

Info: 280-7599.

Salesforce Users Group • Alternate TUESDAYS, 6:30-8:30pm - Meeting.

An officially approved users’ group for Salesforce CRM users and others interested in learning about Salesforce CRM.

Info: 225-4981 or www. meetup.com/salesforcegroup-asheville.

Scrabble Club Come play America’s favorite word game SCRABBLE. Info: 2528154 or www.ashevillescrabble.com.

• SUNDAYS, 1-5pm Meets at Books-A-Million in Asheville. Also meets at Barnes & Noble on Wednesdays at 6:30pm.

We have all the gear; just bring your vocabulary. No dues the first six months.

TEDx Asheville • 2nd WEDNESDAYS - Organizing committee meetings. Teens and adults are welcome. Info: sara.k.needham@gmail. com or TEDxNGA.com.

Transition Asheville Aims to bring the community together, develop practical solutions and improve the quality of life for everyone in light of peak oil, climate change and the ensuing economic tensions. Info: (423) 7375162 or 296-0064.

• WE (8/4), 7-9pm & TH (8/5), 1-3pm - Introductory talk on Permaculture at the West Asheville Public Library.

Patricia Allison, a teacher of Permaculture design, will be the first speaker in a series of talks on the ecological design system behind the international Transition Movement.

Transylvania Genealogical Society The organizations’ Genealogy Room is located at the Transylvania Heritage Museum, 189 W. Main St., in Brevard.

Info: 862-8228, heritage@ citcom.net or www.transylvaniagenealogy.com.

• TU (8/10), 7pm Meeting at the Community Services building, East Morgan St. Guest speaker: Jeff Futch, N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources. Open to the public.

Vivace Young Professionals • 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 6pm - A subsidiary of the Asheville Lyric Opera designed to provide networking for young professional opera lovers. Info: mpopebeck@gmail.com.

WNC Community Media Center • WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Want your own radio or TV show? Attend a free orientation at the WNC Community Media Center.

Info: www.urtv.org/index. php/coursesequipment.

Youth OUTright A weekly discussion group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 14-23.

Each week a new topic and activity will be led by at least two trained facilitators. Straight allies are also welcome. Info: www. youthoutright.org.

• FRIDAYS, 6:30-9pm - Meets at the Jefferson House, adjacent to the Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Edwin and Charlotte Streets) at 21 Edwin Pl.

Government & Politics Blue Ridge Republican Women’s Club The club’s purpose is to elect Republicans and improve the community.

Most members are working women. Programs feature speakers from Republican leadership.

Free. Info: 683-2567 or www.buncombegop. org/brrwc.

• TH (8/5), 6-8pm - Meet at Shoney’s in Enka for dinner, followed by

a program with guest speakers Jeff Miller, candidate for Congress, and Bridgette Odom, candidate for District Attorney.

Donations of cleaned, pressed professional work clothing will be collected for a women’s shelter.

LibertyOnTheRocks.org A national nonpartisan social group connecting liberty advocates.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - Meets at El Chapala Restaurant off of Merrimon Ave. Women in Black • FRIDAYS, 5-6pm Stand weekly at the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville in a public expression of grief for the violence involved in war.

Express support for the people of Gaza and for the human-rights activists who have died trying to deliver aid. Info: 242-5610.

Seniors & Retirees Henderson County Senior Softball League The league is always looking for new players, ages 55 and older. Weather permitting, they play yearround. Info: 698-3448 or www.LJRsoftball.com.

• TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS Daytime games at Jackson Park in Hendersonville (April-Oct.) and Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher (Nov.-March).

Start times may vary with season.

Walk Wise, Drive Smart Aimed at senior citizens, but open to everyone.

Walks are canceled in the event of bad weather. Info: 551-6415 or www.walkwise.org.

• TH (8/5) - Enjoy an urban walk in Hendersonville.

Animals Animal Compassion Network WNC’s largest nonprofit, safe-for-life animal welfare organization. Find a new pet at ACN’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview St., Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm.

Info: 274-DOGS or www. animalcompassionnetwork.org.

• SATURDAYS, 11am3pm - Adoption Days, meet all available pets.

Asheville Kennel Club Membership is open to everyone interested in purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership. Info: 258-4833 or

www.ashevillekennelclub. com.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Breed Handling Classes.

Learn how to present your purebred dog in the Show Ring. Meets at the US Army Reserve Center on Louisiana Ave. Open to the public. Details and map on the website.

Community Partnership for Pets This nonprofit’s primary goal is to stop the unnecessary killing of hundreds of healthy and adoptable animals at local shelters in Henderson, Buncombe, Transylvania and Polk County. Info: 693-5172 or www.communitypartnershipforpets.org.

• 1st & 4th SATURDAYS, Noon-3pm - Spay/neuter vouchers available at the Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Blvd., Hendersonville (at the Kmart entrance). $20 cats/$30 dogs.

Henderson County Red Cross Red Cross holds classes in CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults; Standard First Aid in Spanish; Babysitter Training; Pet First Aid. Located at 203 Second Ave. East, Hendersonville.

Info: 693-5605. : Blood Drive dates and locations are listed below. Appointment and ID required. Through June 30, all donors are entered to win a cruise for two.

• SA (8/7), noon & WE (8/25), Noon - Pet First Aid. $30, includes one reference guide, either dog or cat first aid. For an additional $10, take home both books.

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• 1st THURSDAYS, 5:307:45pm - Meeting at the Flat Rock Grille, 1302 Hendersonville Road.

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Technology Macintosh Asheville Computer Society • 2nd THURSDAYS, 7pm - MACS user group meets.

Visitors welcome. Info: 665-0638 or http://web. me.com/macsnc. Check website for bad weather cancellation.

Western Alliance Center for Independent Living Located at 108 New Leicester Hwy., Asheville.

Info: 298-1977 or www. westernalliance.org.

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• 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 6pm & 2nd FRIDAYS & 3rd SATURDAYS, 10am - Volunteer orientations are offered at Habitat for Humanity, 30 Meadow Road.

Community Garden • FRIDAYS, 3-6pm Volunteers are needed to help maintain a garden that supplies food for weekly community meals.

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• MO (8/9), 7-8:30pm - Help bake cookies for families staying at the Lewis Rathbun Center.

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Haywood Street Congregation Clothing Closet • WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am-1:30pm Clothing closet open to persons in need at 297 Haywood St., Asheville.

Volunteers are needed to help sort through new donations, hang clothes and straighten up.

Individuals or groups are welcome to come. Info: 337-4944.

Helpmate Provides services to victims of domestic violence and their families in Buncombe County. Info: 254-2968.

• Seeking volunteers to help with hotline advocacy (bilinguals needed), reception assistance, childcare, building/ grounds work and fundraising. People of color encouraged to volunteer.

Training required. Info: 254-2968, ext. 12 or cprice@helpmateonline. org.

OnTrack Needs Administrative Support • OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling needs extra office administrative support.

Volunteers are needed to assist with various office tasks. The volunteer must be available during OnTrack’s regular business hours (8am5:30pm). Info: 210-4956 or tarag@ontrackwnc. org.

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Located in Pisgah National Forest, 10 miles from Brevard off of US Hwy. 276 N. Programs

are free, but registration is required. Info: 8774423 or www.ncwildlife. org.

• Reliable, enthusiastic and outgoing volunteers are needed: front desk, outdoor exhibit interpreter, gardening, general maintenance and fly fishing assistance. Jobs can be scheduled on a weekly, monthly or even on a call-as-needed basis.

Call or e-mail emilie.johnson@ncwildlife.org.

RiverLink’s Volunteer Opportunities RiverLink is a regional nonprofit organization working to revitalize the French Broad River watershed. Internship positions are available, as well as many volunteer opportunities. Info: 252-8474, volunteer@riverlink.org or www.riverlink.org.

• 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 10am & 5pm - Volunteer info session at RiverLink, 170 Lyman St. Learn how to make a difference in making the French Broad River watershed a healthier place to live, work and play. To RSVP: e-mail or call ext. 118.

Salvation Army Info: 253-4723.

• Back-To-School Children’s Clothing Drive: Donations are needed. Drop off items at any of the following Salvation Army locations: 1076 Patton Ave. in W. Asheville, 2247 Hendersonville Road in Arden or 204 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville.

Volunteer Opportunity for Alternative Therapy Health Care Providers • FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS Helios Warriors is a nonprofit health-care program in Asheville for veterans offering complementary/alternative therapies.

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Helping Women Recover from Addictions and Trauma (pd.) Compassionate therapy, support and understanding. Also offering help for your spouse, partner and loved ones.

Call Denise Kelley, MA, LPC, (828) 231-2107.

Art of Intimacy Learn life-changing communication and relationship skills, drawing from the work of Marshal Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication), Brad Blanton (Radical Honesty), Susan Campbell (Getting Real), John Bradshaw (Homecoming) and others. $60/4-session class.

Info: 254-5613 or www. theREALcenter.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 7:309:30pm - Meeting.

Events at Pardee Hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall in Hendersonville.

Free, but registration and appointments required unless otherwise noted.

To register or for info: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600.

• TH (8/5), 3-4:30pm - “Balance and Fall Prevention,” with physical therapist Chloe Roderick

—- 6-7:30pm - Barbara Davenport, certified nurse-midwife and Alyssa Johnson, certified acupuncturist, will explore female fertility, nutrition, supplements, exercise, journaling and the use of complimentary therapies.

• FR (8/6), 8:30am1pm - American Red Cross Blood Drive.

Appointments requested.

• TH (8/10), 8:309:30am - Bridget Barron, Director for Pardee Psychiatric Services, will discuss the admission procedure to the psychiatric unit.

• TH (8/12), 3-4:30pm Jason Morgan, a physical therapist, will discuss the causes of shoulder pain and the range of treatments available.

Support Groups Adult Children Of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families ACOA is an anonymous Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.Info:http:// adultchildren.org.

• FRIDAYS, 7pm - “Inner Child” meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.

Info: 545-9648.

• SUNDAYS, 3pm “Living in the Solution” meets at The Servanthood House, 156 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Open big book study. Info:5459648.

• MONDAYS, 7pm - “Generations” meets at First Congregational United Church Of Christ, 20 Oak St. at College, Asheville.Info: 474-5120.

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• WEDNESDAYS, 7:309pm - Newcomers meeting 7:30pm, Discussion meeting 8-9pm: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles.

Enter through parking lot door. Info: 225-0515.

• WEDNESDAYS, 8pm - Al-Anon in West Asheville: Meeting at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd., across from Ingles. Newcomers meeting at 7:30pm. Info: 258-4799.

• THURSDAYS, 7pm - Discussion meeting for parents of children with addictions: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road, across from Ingles.

Info: 242-6197.

• FRIDAYS, 8pm - The Lambda (GLBT) group of Al-Anon is a gay-friendly support group for families and friends of alcoholics, and holds their weekly candlelight meeting at All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 670-6277 (until 9pm).

• FRIDAYS, 12:301:30pm - Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 6868131.

• FRIDAYS, 6:30pm - Discussion meeting for couples only: All Souls Cathedral, 3 Angle St. Info: 676-0485.

• SATURDAYS, 10am - Al-Anon North: Meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. • SATURDAYS, 10am - Saturday Serenity at St Mary’s Episcopal Church on the corner of Charlotte

and Macon. Beginners welcome.

• SATURDAYS, Noon - Weaverville discussion meeting at First Baptist Church on N. Main St., next to the library. Enter via side glass doors.

• SUNDAYS, 5-6pm - Discussion meeting: West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Road. Info: 281-1566.

• MONDAYS, 7pm Black Mountain Al-Anon: Meeting at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 201 Blue Ridge Road (corner of Blue Ridge Road and Hwy. 9).

Info: 669-0274.

• MONDAYS, 12-1pm Discussion meeting: First Baptist Church, 5 Oak St. Park in the back of lot between Church and Y. Info: 686-8131.

• TUESDAYS, 5:30pm - 12 Steps and 12 Traditions Study at Kennilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road.

• TUESDAYS, 7pm Discussion meeting: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. ALS Group Resource and support group for people with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), their family and friends. Meetings are held at 68 Sweeten Creek Rd. Info: 252-1097.

• 2nd SUNDAYS, 3-5pm - Meeting, with refreshments.

Bipolar and Depression Support Group • WEDNESDAYS, 6:308:30pm - Magnetic Minds meets at Mountain House, 225 E. Chestnut St., Asheville. Peer support, empowerment, recovery and advocacy.

Info: 318-9179.

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Cancer Support Group for Caregivers • MONDAYS, 11am-Noon - Meetings at Jubilee, 46 Wall St., Asheville.

Emotional support for family members of people experiencing cancer.

Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Love offering. Info: 2990394.

Cancer Support Group for Women • MONDAYS, 1:30-3pm - Meetings at Biltmore United Methodist Church.

Emotional support for women experiencing cancer. Facilitated by Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Info: 299-0394.

Eating Disorders Individuals are welcome to come to one or all of the support group. Info: 337-4685 or www.thecenternc.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 78pm - Support group for adults at T.H.E. Center for Disordered Eating, 297 Haywood St. Focus is on positive peer support, coping skills and recovery tools. Led by licensed professionals. Free.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Western Carolina Dedicated to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, OCD, PTSD and anxiety disorders.

Free Connection Recovery Support Groups. Info: 505-7353.

• 1st SATURDAYS, 10am - Group meets at Mountainhouse, 225 E. Chestnut St. • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 11am - Group meets at 356 Biltmore Ave., Suite 298.

Overcomers Recovery Support Group • TUESDAYS, 7-8pm - A Christian-based 12-

step recovery program for women. Provides a spiritual plan of recovery for people struggling with life-controlling problems such as alcohol, drugs, overeating, pornography, codependency, enabling.

All women are welcome.

Info: rchovey@sos.spcasheville.org.

Overeaters Anonymous A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.

This 12-step program welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings are one hour unless noted.

• THURSDAYS, Noon - Asheville: Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Rd. (S. 25 at Yorkshire). Info: 298-1899.

• SATURDAYS, 9:30am - Black Mountain: Carver Parks & Recreation Center, 101 Carver Ave. off Blue Ridge Road.

Open relapse and recovery mtg. Info: 686-8131.

• MONDAYS, 6:30pm - Hendersonville: Balfour United Meth. Church, 2567 Asheville Hwy. (Hwy. 25). Open mtg.

Info: 1-800-580-4761.

• MONDAYS, 6pm - Asheville: First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Open mtg. Info: 2778185.

• TUESDAYS, 10:30amNoon - Asheville: Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave. at Ottari.

Open BBSS mtg. Info: 280-2213.

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• WEEKLY - Three meetings are available per week.

S-Anon Meetings S-Anon is a 12-step recovery program for partners, family and friends of sexaholics. We share our experience, strength and hope to help solve our common problems. Meetings held weekly in Asheville, Fletcher and Waynesville.

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Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous • SATURDAYS, 10-11am - A 12-step, recovery fellowship for those who want to stop living out a pattern of compulsive sexual and romantic behavior. Meets at Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. Park behind church and enter at front door of the annex.

Sexaholics Anonymous SA is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive patterns of lust, romance, destructive relationships, sexual thoughts or sexual behavior. Call confidential voice mail 681-9250 or e-mail saasheville@gmail.com.

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• DAILY - Asheville meetings.

Stroke Education Support Group • 2nd MONDAYS, Noon1pm - For anyone in the community who has had a stroke. Caregivers are welcome also. At CarePartners Health Services, Seymour Auditorium, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville.

Info: 768-0174.

Workaholic Anonymous (WA) Meetings Feeling rushed? Can’t get it all done? WA slogan: “Slow is beautiful and powerful. I move glacially.” Info: 254-6484. Or try conference call meetings: Get times and numbers at www.workaholicsanonymous.org/page. php?page=_meetings.

• TUESDAYS, 5:306:30pm - Asheville WA meeting at First

Presbyterian Church, 40 Church St.

Outdoors Asheville Track Club The club provides information, education, training, social and sporting events for runners and walkers of any age.

Please see the group Web site for weekly events and news. Info: www. ashevilletrackclub.org or 253-8781.

• SUNDAYS, 8:30am - Trail run for all paces. Meet at the NC Arboretum, Greenhouse Parking Area. Info: 6489336.

Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes Led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers.

• FR (8/6), 10am - An easy-to-moderate 2-mile hike on the Graveyard Fields Loop Trail. Scavenge for early blueberries. Meet at the Graveyard Fields Overlook, milepost 418.8.

Bring water, sunscreen and a container; wear walking shoes; and be prepared for unpredictable weather. Info: 298-5330, ext. 304.

Carolina Mountain Club CMC fosters the enjoyment of the mountains of WNC and adjoining regions and encourages the conservation of our natural resources, through an extensive schedule of hikes and a program of trail building and maintenance. $20 per year, family memberships $30 per year. Newcomers must call the leader before the hike. Info: www.carolinamtnclub.org.

• WE (8/4), 8am Junaluska Gap - London Bald. Info: 587-9453 —10am - MST from NC 128 (Mt. Mitchell Road) to a waterfall and back. Info: 505-0471.

• SU (8/8), 8am Horsepasture River. Info: 230-4883 —- 12:30pm - Flat Laurel Creek, Little Sam Knob, MST Loop.

Info: 505-0471.

• WE (8/11), 9am Buckeye Gap - Bearpen Gap. Info: 692-0116.

Fly Fishing Class Held at Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman.

Info: 877-3106 or www. headwatersoutfitters.com.

• THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS, 11am-1pm - Casting lesson. For all ages. $30, includes all necessary gear.

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Four-Miler Group • MONDAYS, 6pm - Join Jane Roane’s slow fourmiler group, which leaves from Jus’ Running, 523 Merrimon Ave. An easy, social run (10-11 min./ miles).

Guided Hikes at Bat Cave Nature Preserve • WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 10am1:30pm - The Nature Conservancy is leading hikes at Bat Cave Preserve. Learn about natural history and the rare plants and animals of Hickory Nut Gorge.

Walk to the base of the cave. $10. Reservations required. Info: abell@ tnc.org.

Land of Sky Trout Unlimited To conserve, protect and restore coldwater fisheries and their watersheds on a local and national level by fostering a passion for fishing, community service, fellowship and education. Everyone is welcome. Membership not required. Info: 2743471 or www.landoskytu. com.

• 2nd TUESDAYS, 6:30-8pm - Meeting at Flat Rock Grill on Hendersonville Road.

Park to Park 5 Miler • MO (8/9), 6:30pm - Park to Park 5 Miler at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. More info & registration: www. hcprd.com or 697-4884.

Or register onsite at 5:30pm on the race day. $15.

Pisgah Area SORBA Mountain Bike Club Chapter of the Southern Off-Road Biking Association (SORBA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving technical off-road biking recreational opportunities through advocacy for quality trail systems. Info: www.pisgahareasorba. org.

• MO (8/9), 7pm - Public meeting. Check website for location.

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Located in Pisgah National Forest, 10 miles from Brevard off of US Hwy. 276 N. Programs are free, but registration is required. Info: 8774423 or www.ncwildlife. org.

• WE (8/11), 9am-3pm - “Introduction to Fly Fishing: Lake Fishing.”

Must have completed “Casting for Beginners” before taking this class.

$20 registration fee. Ages 12 and up.

Gardening SOW TRUE SEED (pd.) Asheville, NC. OpenPollinated, Heirloom and Organic Vegetable, Herb and Flower Seed. Free catalog. www.sowtrue. com 828 254-0708 Botanical Gardens at Asheville This 10-acre nonprofit nature preserve at 151 W.T. Weaver Blvd. (next to UNCA) is dedicated to preserving and displaying the native flora of N.C. Info & event registration: 252-5190 or www.ashevillebotanicalgardens.org.

• SU (8/8), 8:3010:30am - “Naturalist Walk in the Gardens,” with Jay Kranyik. Free.

Buncombe County Extension Center Events Located at 94 Coxe Ave., Asheville. Info: 255-5522.

• TU (8/10), 5:307:30pm - “Six Steps to Landscape Design.”

Registration required. $5 at the door.

Henderson County Tailgate Celebrates 31st Anniversary • SA (8/7), 7am-Noon - Henderson County Tailgate Market celebrates its 31st anniversary with a Tomato Festival. Enjoy a tomato sandwich, live music and prizes. Info: 551-9330.

Pearson Community Garden Workdays • WEDNESDAYS, 3-9pm - Gather in the Pearson Garden at the end of Pearson Drive in Montford with folks and grow some food. A potluck and produce to take home often follow the work.

Regional Tailgate Markets For more information, including the exact start and end dates of markets, contact the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. Info: 236-1282 or www.buyappalachian.org.

• WEDNESDAYS, 2-6pm - Asheville City Market - South, Biltmore Town Square Blvd. —- 26:30pm - Wednesday Coop Market, 76 Biltmore Ave. —- 3-6pm - Victory Tailgate Market, in the parking lot adjacent to ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters on Tunnel Road, Asheville —- 2:30-6:30pm Weaverville Tailgate Market, on the hill overlooking Lake Louise —3-7pm - Market on South Main, in the parking lot

between Good Stuff and the Marshall Presbyterian Church —- 2-5:30pm - Spruce Pine Farmers Market, on Pollyanna’s Porch on Upper Street.

• WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8am-1pm - Haywood’s Historic Farmers Market, located in Waynesville at the HART Theater and Shelton House parking lot on Pigeon Street —8am-Noon - Waynesville Tailgate Market, at the American Legion, just off S. Main Street —- WE, noon-5pm & SA, 8am1pm - Cashiers Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of Cashiers Community Center.

• THURSDAYS, 10am2pm - Mission Hospital Tailgate Market, at the back entrance to the Mission Hospital Heart Center on Memorial Campus —- 3-6pm - Flat Rock Tailgate Market, located in the parking area behind the Hand in Hand Gallery in Flat Rock —- 4-6:30pm - Tryon Tailgate Market, on Trade Street —- 4:307pm - Black Mountain Farmers Market, corner of S. Ridgeway and Sutton in Black Mountain.

• FRIDAYS, 4-6:30pm Saluda Tailgate Market, Westend city municipal parking.

• SATURDAYS, 8am1pm - Asheville City Market, in the parking lot of the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte St. —- 9am-Noon - Big Ivy Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of the old Barnardsville fire station on Hwy. 197 —- 9amNoon - Black Mountain Tailgate Market, 130 Montreat Road —- 8amNoon - North Asheville Tailgate Market, on the campus of UNCA, commuter lot #C —- 9amNoon - Riceville Tailgate Market, adjacent to the parking area of the Riceville Community Center —- 7am-Noon - Henderson County Tailgate Market, 100 N. King St., Hendersonville —- 9am-Noon - Mills River Farm Market, directly off of NC 280 in the Mills River Commons Shopping Center —- 9am-Noon - Jackson County Farmers Market, in the municipal parking lot next to Bridge Park —- 9am-1pm - Madison County Farmers and Artisans Market, across from the football fields

on the Mars Hill College campus —- 8am-Noon - Bakersville Farmers Market, in the Bakersville Community Medical Clinic parking lot —- 811:30am - Columbus Tailgate Market, Courthouse Street in front of the Polk County Courthouse —- 8:30am12:30pm - Yancey County Farmers Market, Highway 19E at S. Main Street, Burnsville.

• SUNDAYS, 9am-2pm - Greenlife Sunday Market, 70 Merrimon Ave., Asheville —- Noon4pm - Sundays on the Island, cross the river at the Courthouse on Main St. in downtown Marshall and turn right onto the island.

• MONDAYS, 3-6pm - Hendersonville Community Co-op Tailgate Market, in the parking lot of the Hendersonville Community Co-op.

• TUESDAYS, 3:306:30pm - West Asheville Tailgate Market, 718 Haywood Road —- 5-7pm - Green Creek Tailgate Market, on Rte. 9 in Green Creek, Columbus.

• TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8am-2pm - Hendersonville County Curb Market, on Church Street, directly across from the old courthouse in Hendersonville —TU, 3-6pm & TH & SA, 8am-1pm - Transylvania Tailgate Market, in the parking lot behind the corner of Jordan and Johnson Streets.

• TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS, 7am-Noon Canton Tailgate Market, in the muncipal parking lot on Park Street.

Sports Groups & Activities Asheville Kendo Club • FRIDAYS, 6:30-9:30pm - Dedicated to bringing quality Kendo to the Asheville area. Kendo, the Japanese “Way of the Sword,” develops a person’s mind, posture and spirit through the principles of Japanese fencing. Kendo is not self-defense. Info: ashevillekendo@gmail.com.

Filipino Martial Arts Kuntao: Traditional empty-hand system of self defense. Kali: Filipino method of stick-and-knife combat. First two lessons are free. Info: 777-8225

or http://kuntao.webs. com.

• SATURDAYS, 1pm & TUESDAYS, 7pm - Classes at Asheville Culture Project, 257 Short Coxe Ave. Hits-4-Honduras • FR (8/27) - Softball tournament to be held at Jackson Park in Hendersonville. This will be a double-elimination tournament that will follow ASA rules. Looking for 32 teams for an all weekend event. There will also be a home-run derby held Sunday.

Team in Training Learn more about Team in Training. The group trains people for everything from marathons to cycling events, and covers expenses when participants raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Info: lynn.marks@lls.org.

• TH (8/5), 6:30-8pm - Info meeting at Jus’ Running, 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.

Kids At The Health Adventure Free first Wed. of every month from 3-5pm.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm & Sun., 1-5pm. $8.50 adults/$7.50 students & seniors/$6 kids 2-11. Program info or to RSVP: 254-6373, ext. 324. Info: www.thehealthadventure.org.

• THURSDAYS, 10:3011:30am - Preschool Play Date. Interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Free with admission.

• SATURDAYS, Noon2pm - Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays.

Featuring hands-on activities led by museum facilitators, the programs are fun for all ages. Free with admission.

• 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 4-5pm - “My Mom Is Having a Baby.” Help your child prepare to be an older brother or sister.

Learn what to expect, how to hold the new baby, and make a special present to hang over the crib. Free with admission.

• 2nd WEDNESDAYS, 4-5pm - Origami Folding Frenzy. From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding. Included with museum admission.

Cradle of Forestry Events

Experience the natural and cultural history of the Southern Appalachians at the birthplace of scientific forestry. Located on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest. Info: 8773130 or www.cradleofforestry.org.

• THURSDAYS, 10:30am1pm - Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club. Natureoriented program for children ages 4 to 7 and their adults. Reservations requested. Outdoor-oriented activities explore a forest-related theme to engage young children in the natural world.

• SA (8/7), 11am2:30pm - Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party. Childoriented games, crafts, music, birthday cake, prizes, Smokey Bear party favors and Smokey Bear. Learn about forests, wildland fire fighting and prevention. Live animal program with Carolina Mountain Naturalists at 1:30pm.

Creation Camp • MO (8/9) through TH (8/12), 9am-1pm - Land of the Sky UCC hosts Creation Camp for young children at Westminster Presbyterian, 15 Overbrook Road, Asheville. Each day offers circle time, crafts, movement, songs and storytelling as we explore the Earth. $25. Info: 2420268.

Hands On! This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville.

Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 697-8333 or www.handsonwnc.org.

• TH & FR (8/5 & 6), 10am-Noon - Home Depot Mini-Camp for ages 7-10. Campers will decorate their own clay pot, learn all about the importance of planting gardens, and plant their own flowers in their pot. $35/$30 members.

Make a Splash! Summer Reading Program Sponsored by Buncombe County Public Libraries.

Info: www.buncombecounty.org.

• WE (8/4), 11am Mountain Story Magic at East Asheville Library. All ages. Info: 250-4738.

• TH (8/5), 10:30am - Splash into Japan with Kamishibai stories at Black Mountain Library.

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Family Dance Splash at Leicester Library. For kids old enough to walk and up. Children under 8 need a guardian with them.

Info: 250-6480.

• WE (8/11), 10:30am - “Splash Into Ghana With Adinkra Prints,” for ages 3 and up at Black Mountain Library. Info: 250-4756. Free, but tickets required.

• TH (8/12), 11am - “Make an Ice Cream Splash,” at Leicester Library. Bring a 1/2 cup of milk or cream. Info: 250-6480.

Spend a While on the Nile • MO (8/9) through FR (8/13), 6:30-8pm - Get ready to journey to ancient Egypt at Mt. Moriah Wesleyan. Visit Joseph from the Prison to the Palace. Info: 6672494.

Waynesville Parks and Recreation Info: 456-2030 or recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• Through WE (8/18) - Summer camp for children in grades 1-6.

Activities include arts and crafts, swimming, library trips and more. $25 per day.

• WE (8/4) - “Learn to Golf” program for boys and girls ages 10-16 with limited or no golf experience. $25. To register: 456-9207 oroldarmory@ townofwaynesville.org.

WNC Agricultural Center Located at 1301 Fanning Bridge Road in Fletcher.

Info: 687-1414.

• FR (8/6) through SU (8/8), 8am-6pm - Wee Trade Best Made Children’s Consignment Sale. Info: www.weetrade.net.

Spirituality Astro-Counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA. (828)258-3229.

Mastering Life’s Challenges • Eckankar Seminar (pd.) Asheville’s Crowne Plaza, August 27-29.

Learn new spiritual tools and techniques to thrive in a challenging world! Transformational workshops, international speakers and musicians.

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MasteringChallengesinL ife.com A Mountain Mindfulness Sangha Part of the World Community of Mindful Living, inspired by the teachings of THICH NHAT HANH, the group practices mindfulness as the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment. Practicing with a “sangha” (a community) can bring both joy and support. All are invited. Info & directions: mountainmindfulness@ gmail.com, 684-7359 or 299-9382.

• TUESDAYS, 8-8:40am - The Heart Sutra. Chant the Prajnamaramita (“Perfect Understanding”) Heart Sutra. This sutra is the essence of Buddhist teaching. The sutra is followed by 30-40 minutes of silent sitting meditation.

Asheville Center for Spiritual Awareness Located in the N. Louisiana Office Park, 370 N. Lousiana Ave., Suite D-3. Info: www.csaasheville.org.

• SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS - Meditation practice in the kriya yoga tradition. Sun. mornings and Thurs. evenings.

Donation basis. Info: ryan.kurczak@gmail.com.

Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation/Free Introductory Lectures Change your brain— change your life.

Scientists know TM creates brainwave coherence. Only an orderly brain can support higher consciousness. TM is easy to learn—enjoyable to practice. Dissolves deep-rooted stress, reduces anxiety and depression. Verified by 600 scientific studies.

Info: 254-4350 or www.

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• WEDNESDAYS, 7:15pm - Meeting at 165 E. Chestnut St. Learn how to access the field of infinite creativity, intelligence and bliss within you—revitalizing mind and body and creating coherence in collective consciousness.

Asheville Jewish Meditation and Chanting Circle • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Cultivate an awareness of the Divine Presence through sitting meditation at Congregation Beth Israel, 229 Murdock, Asheville. Info: 252-8431.

Asheville Meditation Center

Classes are held at the Greenlife Community Center, 90 Merrimon Ave., unless otherwise noted. Info: 505-2300 or www.meditateasheville. org.

• MONDAYS, 6:307:30pm - Meditation for Inner Peace class.

Donations accepted.

Awakening Heaven: Seven Sacred Lights of Aramaic Yeshua • TUESDAYS (through 8/24), 7-9pm - Class with international Aramaic spirituality teacher Dale Allen Hoffman focusing on seven experiential core truths from the original Aramaic teachings of Yeshua (Jesus). Love offering. At the Center for Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way. Info: 253-2325 or www. cslasheville.org and www. daleallenhoffman.com.

Awakening Practices Study the works of Eckhart Tolle and put words into action through meditation and discussion. Info: Trey@QueDox. com.

• 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Meets at the Enka-Candler Library meeting room.

Baha’i Faith Everyone is welcome.

Join us in our celebration of diversity: “The earth is one country and mankind its citizens,” Baha’u’llah.

The Baha’i Center is located at 5 Ravenscroft Drive, Asheville. Info: 251-1051 or www. wncbahai.org.

• SUNDAYS, 11am Sunday Devotional.

Bear Clan Medicine Lodge The group practices Native American spirituality. It also studies natural healing modalities. Not affiliated with any tribe or organization. Everyone is welcome. Meets at the library on Mitchell St. in Old Fort. Info: http:// seeks.spirit.tripod.com.

• 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 3pm - Meetings. Focus on our connection to All Our Relations and what this means to each of us on our personal path. All are welcome to come and share.

Chabad Asheville Jewish Asheville and WNC Chabad Lubavitch Center for Jewish Life, located at 660 Merrimon Ave. Info: 505-0746 or www.chabadasheville.org.

• 1st SATURDAYS, 9:30am-1:15pm - First Shabbat of the Month at The Chabad House.

Services, English-Hebrew prayers, sermons and stories, and timeless melodies. Educational and fun children’s program from 11am-noon.

Followed by a Kiddush luncheon. All are welcome. Membership and affiliation not required.

Coalition of Earth Religions Events Info: 230-5069 or www. ceres-wnc.org.

• 1st WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9pm - Pagans Night Out. Meet at the Bier Garden in downtown Asheville.

Compassionate Communication Practice Group Learn ways to create understanding and clarity in your relationships, work, and community by practicing compassionate communication. Group uses a model developed

by Marshall Rosenberg in his book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life. Free.

Info: 252-0538 or www. ashevilleccc.com.

• 2nd & 4th THURSDAYS, 5-6:15pm - Practice group for newcomers and experienced practitioners.

Hare Krsna Sunday Feast Meets above the French Broad Food Co-op, 90 Biltmore Ave. Info: www. highthinkingsimpleliving. org or 506-2987.

• Select SUNDAYS, 6-8pm - An evening of bhajans, class on the Bhagavad-Gita and a vegetarian feast. Everyone welcome. Refer to the website or call for dates.

Hendersonville First Congregational United Church of Christ Located at 1735 Fifth Ave. W. in Hendersonville.

Info: 692-8630 or www. fcchendersonville.org.

• SU (8/8), 9:15am - Part 2: “Violence and the Bible,” led by guest teacher John Snodgrass.

Land of the Sky United Church of Christ Located at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 15 Overbrook Place, in East Asheville.

• SUNDAYS, 9:15am - Women-led, justicefocused, family-friendly, and open to all. Worship with Land of the Sky UCC. An open and affirming new church. Childcare available.

Mantras Cafe • 1st THURSDAYS, 6:30-8:30pm - Bring your favorite kirtan mantras, multi-cultural chants and soul-centered music.

freewillastrology ARIES (March 21-April 19)

The ancient Greek god Dionysus did not, in fact, encourage people to get sloppy drunk, lose control, and do stupid things. His preference was that they free themselves from their inhibitions by imbibing moderate amounts of alcohol. With this medicinal spur, they might get unstuck from their worn-out old behavior patterns and invite refreshing doses of wildness into their lives.

Healing was the intention, not craziness and frenzy. It is true that if someone was not willing to escape their rigidity -- if they clung to their hidebound attitudes and refused to open up to the call of self-transformation -- Dionysus might lure them into reckless inebriation. Keep these thoughts in mind in the coming weeks, Aries.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

In her 1960 song “This Bitter Earth,” Dinah Washington sings, “If my life is like the dust that hides the glow of a rose / What good am I, heaven only knows.” I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because you now have the power to prove once and for all that your life is NOT like the dust that hides the glow of a rose. So please get out there and reveal the glory of the world you inhabit. Draw out and enhance the radiance of people you encounter. By week’s end, you may be able to say, as Washington does in the final line of the song, “This bitter earth may not be so bitter after all.” (Hear the song here: tinyurl. com/BitterEarth.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

More than one-third of adults under 35 confess that right after making love, they tweet or text-message or check their Facebook pages. In the coming week, I strongly advise you not to do that or anything remotely like that. You should give your best, brightest, most focused attention to every phase of every adventure you have. The foreplay and the aftermath are just as important to the total revelation as the height of the action.

This is a time in your long-term cycle when you can’t afford to scrimp on completion and closure and resolution.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

August is Banish Your Superstitions Month, Cancerian. To celebrate this auspicious festival, purge yourself of every irrational belief and unfounded fear you can stand to live without. But also keep in mind that you may have to keep a crazy delusion or two, at least for a while. You’ve become so used to your chronic anxiety that it might be risky to get rid of it all at once. So proceed deliberately, casting off one false belief today and another quaint fallacy tomorrow and a third rotten figment of your imagination next week. By September 1, you may be surprised to see how high you’ve ratcheted up your level of fearlessness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

For a special episode of her TV talk show, Oprah Winfrey wanted a stage set that was fabricated out of chocolate. It took workers 1,400 hours to construct it. When the day came to unveil the decadent monument, Oprah offered her audience members the chance to tear it apart, eat it, and take it home as plunder. They dismantled it in half an hour. Let this be a cautionary tale, Leo. I dearly hope that the creation you’re beginning to work on will endure for a long time and continue to provide meaning and pleasure far past the time it makes its initial splash. Build your baby to last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

New Age author Bob Frissell wrote a book called Nothing in This Book Is True, But It’s Exactly How Things Are. It contains a host of seemingly far-fetched theories about UFOs, crop circles, ascended masters, earth changes, and monuments on Mars, all of which adds up to a beguiling Theory of Everything about the hidden nature of reality. I see your life right now as having resemblances to this curious tome. If I had to give a title to the next chapter of your story, it might be “Nothing That’s Happening Will Make Much Sense Until It Has Finished Happening, Whereupon It Will Yield a Burst of Insight about the Big Picture of Your Destiny.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

One of the best ways to cultivate your own radiant brilliance or native talent is to look for excellence in other people. So if you suspect there’s some half-hidden or partially dormant reservoir of genius within you -- a mother lode of intelligence that you have not been fully successful in tapping into -- I suggest you make it a point to identify the genius in everyone you know. Whether it’s your cousin’s knack for flower arrangement or your co-worker’s telepathic capacity to read the moods of people she wants something from, you can fuel your own luminosity by noticing and appreciating others’.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Imagine you and I and a bunch of our friends are seven years old. We’re playing the rough game “King of the Mountain” on a huge pile of dirt. Since there are some girls among us, we’ve changed the name of the game to “Awesome Magic Boss of the Mountain.” Today, you’re the strongest one, warding off all challenges to your authority, pushing away everyone who tries to knock you off your place at the top. It’s like you have extra power you’ve never displayed before; as if you’re drawing on reserves of determination and stamina that were previously unavailable. I believe this is a metaphorically accurate portrayal of your actual life right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

My Sagittarius friend Lisa dreamed she was at a party with Jon Carroll, a writer she admires. In the dream, she managed to join a circle of people with whom he was conversing. Twice she tried to insinuate her way into the conversation with comments she thought were flattering to Jon. But he ignored her. Finally she opened an oversized picture book she had with her and showed him a striking photo of a huge nest containing a speckled, glittery dragon’s egg. This caught his eye. He took her by the arm to a table where they pored over this fascinating image together. Learn from Lisa’s dream, Sagittarius. To captivate the attention of the people you’re interested in, appeal not to their vanity but to their imagination.

Uncannily Accurate View into Your Future Now!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Homeboy Industries is an organization in East Los Angeles that helps former gang members find jobs. One of its most successful programs has trained over a hundred ex-cons as solar panel installers. That’s the kind of dramatic conversion I’d like to see you make in your own life, Capricorn -- getting face to face with the most messed-up part of yourself and conspiring to transform it into something brighter and more useful. Now would be an excellent time to dive into that worthy project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

I’m all in favor of you pumping up your yearning and stoking the fires of your ambition and fantasizing in explicit detail about a fantastic dream -- on one condition: The object of your craving has to be real and achievable. It can’t be an impossible idol or remote delusion, nor can it be an escapist distraction. The longing you feel must empower you, not demoralize you.

The vision that gets you activated each morning must be something you can actually manifest by carrying out a detailed, step-by-step master plan.

If you’re willing to satisfy these provisions, you have my go-ahead to get more than a little wild with desire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

When you try to communicate with a baby, you get nowhere if you talk as you normally do. Nor can you rely on your usual assumptions about human behavior as you read the baby’s verbal cues and body language. There’s a similar principle at work when you interact with animals: You have to speak a different language. And that brings us to your current challenge, Pisces. Life is currently sending you signals that will remain incomprehensible if you insist on interpreting them from the viewpoint of a rational adult. To decipher the encrypted code, you’ll have to get into a mindset that is equal parts child, animal, and angel.

Homework: Imagine that seven years from now you want a new career or line of work. What will it be? Write: Truthrooster@gmail.com. © Copyright 2010 Rob Brezsny

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Mindfulness Meditation Class Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Info: 258-3241 or www.billwalz.com.

• MONDAYS, 7-8pm - Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. At the Asheville Friends Meeting House at 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon Ave.). Donation.

Mother Grove Events Info: 230-5069, info@ mothergroveavl.org or www.mothergroveavl.org.

• SA (8/7), 3pm - Celebrate the first harvest, Lughnasadh, at the French Broad River Park.

Children’s activities, ritual led by Byron Ballard, followed by a potluck. Bring a dish to share and your own feastware. Donations for Mother’s Cornucopia Project and a love offering for the Temple’s programs.

• SUNDAYS, 10am - Drum Circle —- 10:30am Weekly devotional service at the Temple. A simple service to ground and center you for the week.

Spend some quiet time with the Goddess, with song, readings, meditation and prayer. At 70 Woodfin Place, Suite 2.

• MONDAYS - Book discussion group, facilitated

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Mountain Zen Practice Center Exploring the ‘how’ of moment by moment peace, joy and freedom through the practice of Conscious Compassionate Awareness. Info and orientation times: www.mountainzen.org or 450-3621.

• TUESDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meditation and discussion.

Mystic Heart Universe Meditation • TU (8/10) & TU (8/24), 8-9pm - Free Mystic Heart Universe Meditation via teleconference call.

Celebrate the mystical union of outer divine consciousness and inner mystical heart. To sign up: 338-0042 or www.mysticheartuniverse.com.

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Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic • 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS - Heart-centered Reiki Tummo healing sessions offered by donation.

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Sacred Sound Circle • 2nd SUNDAYS, 7-9pm - “Tone and tune the chakras, play with music in the moment and explore sounding for healing and transformation.” All are welcome. $5-$10 suggested love offering. Info: 423-2147.

Shambhala Meditation Center of Asheville Every human being has fundamental goodness, warmth and intelligence.

This nature can be cultivated through meditation and in daily life, so that it radiates out to others.

Visitors welcome. Free meditation instruction at 19 Westwood Pl., W. Asheville. Info: www. shambhala.org/center/ asheville or 490-4587.

• THURSDAYS, 6-6:45pm & SUNDAYS, 10am-Noon - Public meditation.

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• SU (8/8), 5pm Crosswired “come as you are” summer service in the Fellowship Hall. Infant care and church school for youngsters is offered during the service.

Toning for Peace Experience the health benefits of a form of singing anyone can do. Generate well-being and peace within. $5-$10. Info: 6672967 or www.toningforpeace.org.

• 2nd & 4th SUNDAYS, 1:30-2:45pm - At the Light Center in Black Mountain.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville Located at the corner of Charlotte St. & Edwin Pl. Info: 254-6001 or www. uuasheville.org.

• SUNDAYS, 10 am (through 9/5) - Services and Children’s Programs.

Unity Center Events Celebrate joyful, mindful living in a church with heart. Contemporary music by Lytingale and The Unitic Band. Located at 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River.

Info: 684-3798, 891-8700 or www.unitync.net.

• WE (8/4), 7pm - “Now, Where Did I Leave the Truth?” Teachings from the Buddhist Ten Perfections with Rev. Deborah-Marie Diamond, M.A. Love offering.

• TU (8/10), 7pm - “Truth on Tap” at Lexington Avenue Brewery. Join Unity Center’s Rev. Chad O’Shea for a dialogue.

• WE (8/11), 7pm “Healer’s Night.” Come and enjoy a potpourri of mini-sessions offered by several of Unity’s healers.

Love offering.

Unity Church of Asheville Looking for something different? Unity of Asheville explores the deeper spiritual meaning of the scriptures combined with an upbeat contemporary music program to create a joyous and sincere worship service. Come join us this Sunday and try it for yourself. Located at 130 Shelburne Rd., W. Asheville. Info: 252-5010 or www.unityofasheville. com.

• SUNDAYS, 11am - Spiritual Celebration Service —- 12:15-1:30pm - A Course in Miracles classes with Rev. Gene Conner.

• TUESDAYS, 2-4pm Edgar Cayce Study Group.

Info: 926-3688.

Using Kingdom Authority • TH (8/12), 6:308:30pm - Program of OSL ecumenical group dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. At Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.

All are welcome. Info: 242-3260 or mtn_osl@ yahoo.com.

Windhorse Zen Community Meditation, Dharma talks, private instruction available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, residential training. Teachers: Lawson Sachter and Sunya Kjolhede. Main center: 580 Panther Branch, Alexander. City center: 12 Von Ruck Court. Call for orientation. Info: 645-8001 or www.windhorsezen.org.

• SUNDAYS, 9:30-11am - Meditation, chanting and a Dharma talk.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7-9pm Meditation and chanting.

• FRIDAYS, 5:30-7:15pm - Meditation and chanting at the City Center.

Womyn in Ceremony Co-create a sacred circle of women where we will connect, share, dream and experience inner awarenesses and empowerment. Each Circle “stands alone.” Meets 12 miles NW of Asheville.

By donation. Info: www.

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• SUNDAYS, 3:45-6pm - Gathering.

Working With the “Masters of Wisdom” • THURSDAYS, 7pm - Transmission Meditation —- 8pm - Reading and discussion of Alice Bailey’s A Treatise on Cosmic Fire. Free. Info: EarthTransMed@gmail. com.

Art Gallery Exhibits & Openings 16 Patton Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., 16pm (open on Sun. MayOct. only). Info: 236-2889 or www.16patton.com.

• Through SU (8/29) - Three solo exhibitions: Sanctuary: Coastal Birds and Their Fragile Habitat, oil paintings by Ralph James; The Poetic Form: Stone and Wood, sculpture by Jane Jaskevich; and The Way I See It: Recent Landscapes and Still Life Paintings, oil paintings by Stuart Roper.

American Folk Art & Framing The gallery at 64 Biltmore Ave. is open daily, representing contemporary selftaught artists and regional pottery. Info: 281-2134 or www.amerifolk.com.

• Through TU (8/31) - Birds of a Feather in the Oui-Oui Gallery.

• TH (8/5) through MO (8/23) - Working Man’s Mystic, featuring the work of local artist Spencer Herr.

• FR (8/6), 5-8pm - Opening reception for Working Man’s Mystic during the Asheville Art Walk.

Art League of Henderson County The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411

Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville.

For viewing hours: 6920575. Info: 698-7868 or www.artleague.net.

• Through TH (8/5) - Works by watercolorist Cynthia Moser will be on display.

Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville.

Info: 693-8504 or www. acofhc.org.

• Through SA (8/7) Annual Bring Us Your Best exhibit.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org.

• Through SU (12/5) - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits in the Appleby Foundation Gallery.

• FR (8/6), 5-7pm - Opening reception for Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits.

• Through SU (12/5) Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest.

• Through SU (10/10) - Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, photographs by Tim Barnwell in Holden Community Gallery.

Asheville Art Walks Presented by the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association. Pick up a Downtown Gallery Guide with a map to help you along the way at any participating downtown gallery, the Chamber of Commerce or Pack Place.

Info: www.ashevilledowntowngalleries.org.

• FR (8/6), 5-8pm - Art Walk.

Asheville Gallery of Art A co-op gallery representing 29 regional artists located at 16 College St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am5:30pm. Info: 251-5796 or www.ashevillegallery-ofart.com.

• Through TU (8/31) - The Voorhees Sisters: Journeys Here and There, featuring works by Jane and Susan Voorhees.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Gallery

Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months).

Info: 669-0930 or www.

BlackMountainArts.org.

• FR (8/6), 6-8pm Opening reception for f32 Photography Group show in the Upper Gallery.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 350-8484, bmcmac@bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege.org.

• Through SA (10/23) - The exhibition Kenneth Snelson: Sculpture/ Photographer/Inventor will be on display. Snelson was an art student at Black Mountain College in the summers of 1948 and 1949.

Castell Photography A photo-based art gallery located at 2C Wilson Alley, off of Eagle St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 255-1188 or www.castellphotography.com.

• FR (8/6) through SA (9/25) - Storm Season: Photography of Louisiana’s Wetlands, a series of pinhole Polaroid photographs by Daniel Kariko.

• FR (8/6), 5-8pm - Opening reception for Storm Season. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be provided.

Center For Craft, Creativity and Design Located at the Kellogg Conference Center, 11 Broyles Road. in Hendersonville. Info: 8902050 or www.craftscreativitydesign.org.

• Through FR (8/13) - In Sunshine or In Shadow, an exhibition of works by students from UNCA, WCU, Appalachian State University and Haywood Community College. f/32 Photography Group Info: www.f32nc.com.

• Through SU (8/2) - A juried exhibition of prints on canvas by f/32 members will be on display at Deerpark Restaurant, Biltmore Estate.

Grovewood Gallery Located at 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. Info: 2537651 or www.grovewood. com.

• Through SU (9/5) - Craft, Architecture and Design, featuring work by six architects who were invited to create interior spaces that demonstrate

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Haen Gallery Located at 52 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville.

Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10am6pm, Sat., 11am-6pm and Sun., Noon-5pm.

Info: 254-8577 or www. thehaengallery.com.

• Through TU (8/31) Summer Samplings 2010, an annual group exhibition of new works from many Haen artists, such as Lynn Boggess, Wendy Whitson, Kathryn Kolb, Larry Gray and Brian Tull, as well as the work of Emily Wilson and Bill Long.

Haywood County Arts Council The HCAC sponsors a variety of art-related events in Waynesville and Haywood County. Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC’s Gallery 86 (86 North Main St.) in Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm.

Info: 452-0593 or www. haywoodarts.org.

• WE (8/4) through SA (8/21) - For the Love of Color: Mixed-Up Media, an exhibit of tapestry, mosaics, mixed-media, embroidery and painting

by Sylvia Everett.

• FR (8/6), 6-9pm - Artist’s reception for Sylvia Everett, in conjunction with the Waynesville Gallery Association’s Art After Dark event.

Odyssey Gallery Exhibits work by Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts instructors and residents.

Located at 236 Clingman Ave. in Asheville’s River Arts District. Info: 2850210 or www.highwaterclays.com.

• Through SU (8/15) - Visiting Summer Workshop Instructors Show, featuring regionally and nationally known visiting artists.

Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Info: www.penland. org or 765-2359.

• Through SU (9/19) - All This Happened, More or Less, an exhibition by Anne Lemanski, Shoko Teruyama, Susan Gothel Campbell and Maggie Taylor, will be on display.

Seven Sisters Gallery This Black Mountain gallery is located at 117 Cherry St. Hours: Mon.Sat., 10am-6pm and Sun., Noon-5pm. Info: 669-5107

or www.sevensistersgallery.com.

• Through SU (8/29) - Joyful Interiors, work

by David Bryan of Black Mountain.

Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery Located at 103 West St., Black Mountain. Info: 357-8327 or www.studio103fineartgallery.com.

• Through WE (8/25) - Photography by Rebecca D’Angelo will be on display.

Sylva After Dark Art, music, refreshments and more in downtown Sylva. Info: 586-1577 or www.downtownsylva.org.

• 1st FRIDAYS, 6-9pm - Sylva After Dark.

Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.Fri., 10am-4pm. Info: 884-2787 or www.artsofbrevard.org.

• MO (8/9) through TU (8/31) - Pottery Invitational curated by Joe Bruneau, featuring professional potters from throughout the Southeast.

Upstairs Artspace Contemporary nonprofit gallery at 49 S. Trade St. in Tryon. Hours: Tues.Sat., 11am-5pm and by appointment. Info: 8592828 or www.upstairsartspace.org.

• Through SA (8/21) Exhibit of work by artists participating in Art Trek Tryon.

Waynesville’s Art After Dark The Gallery Association of Waynesville regularly hosts gallery and artist studio events in the Waynesville area.

Info: 452-9284 or www. waynesvillegalleryassociation.com.

• 1st FRIDAYS, 6-9pm Participating galleries stay open late, and many also host artist receptions, provide live music and serve refreshments.

More Art Exhibits & Openings Art at Ox & Rabbit 12 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville.

• Through TU (8/10) Recall, mixed media works

by Colette Johnson.

Art at the N.C. Arboretum Works by members of the Asheville Quilt Guild and regional artists are on display daily in The Visitor Education Center. Info: 665-2492 or www.ncarboretum.org.

• Through SU (8/22) - Balance and Beauty: A

Visual Celebration of Rural Life, featuring paintings

by Tenn. artist Margaret Scanlan, on display in the Baker Exhibit Center.

• Outdoor Sculpture: Inflorescence, an exhibition of botanical forms created from syntheticnylon fabric and made by artist Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield, will be on display in the Baker Center (through Aug.); in The Canopy Walk (through Oct.); The Education Center (Aug.-Oct.) and in the Quilt Garden (Nov.Feb).

• Through SU (8/15) - Living Color: A Color Study Illustrated With Plants, an exhibit exploring color in nature at the Baker Exhibit Center Greenhouse.

• FR & SA (8/6 & 7), 9am-5pm & SU (8/8), 10am-5pm - The Asheville Quilt Guild’s Annual Show will feature more than 250 quilts from across the U.S. and world. This year’s theme: “Stars Over the Mountains.” Plus, demonstrations, a merchant’s mall and more. $5.

Art League of Henderson County The ALHC meets and shows exhibits at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. (25N) in downtown Hendersonville.

For viewing hours: 6920575. Info: 698-7868 or www.artleague.net.

• SU (8/8), 1:30-2:30pm - Opening reception for the “Eye of the Artist” theme show. Following the reception, “The Business of Art” will be presented by Connie Vlahoulis, Wendy Outland and Jessica Chilton.

• SU (8/8) through TH (9/9) - “Eye of the Artist” theme show. ALHC members were challenged to create their own interpretation in color using subject matter from one of two black-and-white photographs.

Asheville Community Theatre All performances are at 35 East Walnut St. Info & reservations: 254-1320 or www.ashevilletheatre.org.

• Through SU (8/29) - Asheville A Double Take, photography by Lynne Harty and Max Cooper, will be on display in the Lobby Gallery.

Carolina Nature Photographers Association Info: www.cnpa-asheville. org.

• 2nd SUNDAYS, 6-8pm - Meeting at the Girl

Scout building at 64 W.T. Weaver Blvd. near UNCA. Guests are welcome.

Clingman Cafe Located at 242 Clingman Ave. in the River Arts District.

• Through TU (8/31) - Imaginary Friends, work

by Julie Armbruster, Tiffany Ownbey and Patty Bilbro.

• FR (8/6), 5-7pm - Opening reception for Imaginary Friends.

Events at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: www.wolfememorial.com or 253-8304.

• Through TU (8/10) - Fabricating the Past: Clothing Exhibit. Wolfe family clothing exhibited for the first time. Outfits and accessories from the family will be on display.

Standard admission fees apply.

Grand Bohemian Gallery Located at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village, 11 Boston Way. Info: www. bohemianhotelasheville. com or 505-2949.

• SA (8/7), Noon-3pm & 5-8pm & SU (8/8), 11am-2pm - Jewelry trunk show and reception for Savannah artist Leighton Reeve.

Hand In Hand Gallery Located at 2720 Greenville Hwy. (U.S. 25 South) in Flat Rock. Info: 697-7719 or www.handinhandgallery.com.

• 1st SATURDAYS - Free craft demos.

Henderson County Public Library System Unless otherwise stated, all events take place in Kaplan Auditorium of the main branch library, located at 301 N. Washington St. in Hendersonville. The county system includes branches in Edneyville, Etowah, Fletcher and Green River. Info: 6974725 or www.henderson. lib.nc.us.

• Through FR (8/20) - Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln’s Journey to Emancipation. This traveling exhibit examines how Lincoln’s beliefs about freeing the slaves were transformed by war-time developments.

Push Skate Shop & Gallery Located at 25 Patton Ave. between Stella Blue and the Kress Building. Info: 225-5509 or www.pushtoyproject.com.

• FR (7/30) through TU (9/7) - Work by Peter

Parpan with Justin Offner will be on display.

Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal.info@gmail.com or www.svfal.org.

• Through SU (8/15) - Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League 2010 Exhibit, a juried art show at Tyson Library in Black Mountain, featuring the work of more than 40 artists in oil, water media, pastel, drawing, sculpture, photography, mixed media and collage.

Transylvania Heritage Museum Located at 189 W. Main St., Brevard. Info: 8842347 or www.transylvaniaheritage.org.

• Through SA (8/21) - Quilt show by the WNC Quilters Guild, with quilts past and present and from many states.

Classes, Meetings & Arts-Related Events Arts Council of Henderson County D. Samuel Neill Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-5pm and Sat., 1-4pm. Located at 538 N. Main St., 2nd Floor, Hendersonville.

Info: 693-8504 or www. acofhc.org.

• Through FR (9/10) - Now accepting applications for N.C. Arts Council Regional Artists Project Grants. Intended for artists in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties at any phase of their professional development.

Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center The center is located at 56 Broadway, and preserves the legacy of the Black Mountain College through permanent collections, educational activities and public programs. Info: 350-8484, bmcmac@bellsouth.net or www.blackmountaincollege.org.

• SA (8/7) & SU (8/8) - “The Albers Color Course,” with Fred Horowitz.

Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Holds monthly meetings and smaller groups dedicated to teaching different types of needlework. The chapter is also involved in numerous outreach projects. Guests are always welcome at meetings.

Info: 654-9788 or www. egacarolinas.org.

• TH (8/5), 9:30am Registration followed by

a short business meeting and a program taught by Sandy Washington on the needle art technique of using waste canvas.

At Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road, Horse Shoe.

Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Classes are held at the studio, 999 W. Old Rt. 70, Black Mountain. Info: svfal.info@gmail.com or www.svfal.org.

• THURSDAYS, Noon3pm - Experimental Art Group. Experimental learning and sharing water-media techniques and collage. Suggested donation $4.

• FRIDAYS, 10am-1pm - Open studio for figure drawing. Small fee for model.

• MONDAYS, 10am-1pm - Open studio for portrait painting. Small fee for model.

• TUESDAYS (through 11/16) - Art with Lorelle Bacon. Adults 1-3pm and youth 3:30-5pm. All levels welcome. $15/class.

Registration required.

The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas Located at 362 Depot St. in the River Arts District.

Info: 252-5050 or www. fineartsleague.org.

• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 7-9pm - Open figure drawing sessions. Four 5-minute poses and four 20-minute poses. $5.

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Art/Craft Fairs Asheville Antiques Fair • FR (8/6) through SU (8/8) - Asheville Antiques Fair at the Asheville Civic Center. More than 50 invited dealers featuring American, English and Continental, 18th, 19th and early 20th century furniture, silver, jewelry, prints, crystal and books. $10 run of show. Info: www.ashevilleantiquesfair.com.

Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair • FR & SA (8/6 & 7) - The 54th annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair, with more than 200 juried crafters, will be held in Burnsville’s town square.

Plus, live entertainment and food. Info: 682-7413 or www.mtmitchellcraftsfair.com.

Summer Jewelry Market • SA (8/7), 9am-4pm - Market featuring 18 local jewelry artists on the corner of Church Street and 3rd Avenue W.

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Summer Jewelry Market • SA (8/7), 9am-4pm - The market, featuring 18 local jewelry artists, will be held on the corner of Church St. and 3rd Ave. in downtown Hendersonville.

Info: 698-0715.

Village Art and Craft Fair • SA (8/7), 10am-7pm & SU (8/8), Noon-6pm - The 38th annual Village Art and Craft Fair, featuring 120 artists representing all media, will be held on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Biltmore Village. Info: 274-2831.

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Spoken & Written Word A Storyteller’s Fire • SU (8/8), 11am Award-winning storyteller David Novak will take us on a storytelling adventure around a summer time “campfire.” Everyone is welcome to attend this Storytelling Service at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley, 500 Montreat Road, Black Mountain.

Asheville Art Museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville.

Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm.

Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm.

Info: 253-3227 or www. ashevilleart.org.

• TU (8/10), 3-5pm Reading Group: The Bowl Is Already Broken by Mary Kay Zuravleff.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Located in the renovated Old City Hall at 225 West State St. in Black Mountain. Gallery Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 10am-5pm (closed Sat. during winter months).

Info: 669-0930 or www.

BlackMountainArts.org.

• FR (8/6), Noon-1pm - Books and Brown Bag Literary Series: Wayne Caldwell, whose novel Cataloochee received rave reviews, will read from and sign copies of his sequel, Requiem by Fire.

Bring a bag lunch.

Blue Ridge Books Located at 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: www.brbooks-news.com or 456-6000.

• SA (8/7), 10am - “Don’t Murder Your Mystery or Manuscript,” with Chris Roerden. Writers are invit-

ed to hear insider information from a book editor about how submissions are evaluated by agents and editors —- 3pm Women over 50 are invited to participate in “Women’s Lives, Women’s Wisdom: using the writing process to review our struggles, resistance, and wisdom.”

Led by Nancy Werking Poling, who will also sign copies of her new novel, Out of the Pumpkin Shell.

Registration encouraged.

Free.

• TUESDAYS, 10am Book Babies story time for children 3 years old and younger.

Buncombe County Public Libraries LIBRARY ABBREVIATIONS - Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n BM = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n EA = East Asheville Library (902 Tunnel Road, 250-4738) n FV = Fairview Library (1 Taylor Road, 2506484) n LE = Leicester Library (1561 Alexander Road, 250-6480) n SW = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 2506486) n WV = Weaverville Library (41 N. Main Street, 250-6482) n Library storyline: 250KIDS. • WE (8/4), 3pm - Book Club: Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. WV —- 5pm - Swannanoa Library Knitters. SW. • TH (8/5), 6:30pm Book Club: Little Bee by Chris Cleave. EA. • MO (8/9), 1pm - Book Club: The View from Castle Rock by Alice Munro. LE. • TU (8/10), 7pm - The classic Italian neo-realist film Umberto D. (1952) will be screened. A short discussion will follow.

WV. • WE (8/11), 6:30pm Library Knitters meet. BM. • TH (8/12), 1pm - Book Club. The discussion will focus on favorite books chosen by each reader.

FV. Events at City Lights City Lights Bookstore is at 3 E. Jackson St. in downtown Sylva. Info: 586-9499 or more@citylightsnc.com.

• FR (8/6), 7pm - Dave Waldrop and Michael Revere reading from their book of memoir and poet-

ry, entitled Appalachian Roots.

• SA (8/7), 7pm - Gary Carden hosts the Liar’s Bench.

• SU (8/8), 5-8pm - Special open hours for NetWest Gala Celebration/ Reading of Echoes Across the Blue Ridge.

Events at Historic Johnson Farm Located at 3346 Haywood Rd. in Hendersonville.

There are two nature trails (free), and guided tours are offered. Info: 8916585 or www.historicjohnsonfarm.org.

• WE (8/4), 10:30am - The 5th annual “Storytelling at the Farm” event will feature readings

by Ingrid McNair, Virginia Newsom and Virginia “Blackfeather” Thompson.

Bring a blanket and a picnic. Popcorn provided. $8 per family/$4 individual.

Events at Malaprop’s The bookstore and cafe at 55 Haywood St. hosts visiting authors for talks and book signings. Info: 254-6734 or www.malaprops.com.

• TH (8/5), 7pm - Dubbed the Barefoot Sisters, Lucy and Susan Letcher (a.k.a.

Isis and Jackrabbit) will share stories from their experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail and sign copies of their two AT classics, Southbound and Walking Home.

• FR (8/6), 7pm Adam Elenbaas, one of the founding writers/contributing editors of RealitySandwhich.com, will read from and sign copies of his memoir.

• SA (8/7), 7pm - Professional chef, consultant and author Mary Lane will discuss her book Divine Nourishment: A Woman’s Sacred Journey with Food.

• SU (8/8), 3pm Penelope J. Stokes will read from her new novel, The Book of Peach —5pm - “How to Survive the Manuscript Submission Process,” free workshop with editor and writer Chris Roerden.

• MO (8/9), 7pm - Meet Enid Jackowitz, the author of Rest of the Way: A Coming Out Story for Parents and Gay Children.

• WE (8/11), 7pm - Duke University archivist William E. King presents his “Images of America” series book Lake Junaluska.

• TH (8/12), 7pm Presbyterian minister Brett

Webb-Mitchell shares his book Beyond Accessibility.

One Second After Book Review • MO (8/9), 7pm - Discuss William R. Forstchen’s book One Second After at the Atlanta Bread Company, 484 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Sharon Sbrocco will be the presenter. Info: 274-2323.

Spitfire Open Mic • 1sr SATURDAYS, 2-4pm - Spoken-word performance at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. In case of rain, the event will move indoors to Firestorm Cafe, 48 Commerce St. Info: www.firestormcafe. com or 255-8115.

Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch Award-winning storytellers present stories for all ages at Reuter Terrace in downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Info: www. main.nc.us/asc/ or www. packsquarepark.org.

• SA (8/7), 10:3011:30am - Doug Elliot, naturalist, animal lover, environmentalist.

Wednesday Afternoon Writer’s Group Weekly group open to writers of all genres who are interested in improving their craft through peer readings and discussion of assigned literature. Free.

• WEDNESDAYS, 2-4pm - Meets upstairs at the Barnes & Noble, Asheville Mall.

Writers’ Workshop Events WW offers a variety of classes and events for beginning and experienced writers. Info: 254-8111 or www.twwoa.org.

• Through SU (8/15) - Meet the Authors Writing Contest: E.L. Doctorow and Peter Matthiessen in New York. Submit an unpublished story or chapter of a novel of 4,000 words or less to writersw@gmail.com. $25 entry fee/$20 Workshop members.

• SA (8/7), 10am-4pm - Poetry workshop with Laura Hope-Gill.

Festivals & Gatherings Blue Ridge Parkway: 75 Years of Heritage and Communities • SA (8/7), 10am-3pm - A special event at Waterrock Knob Visitor Center, milepost 451.2, featuring craft demos, Cherokee dancers, Appalachian sto-

rytellers and old time and bluegrass music. Food available.

Festivities at Pritchard Park Public events at Pritchard Park sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Association under the Pritchard Park Cultural Arts Program. Free. For the full schedule: www. ashevilledowntown.org.

• THURSDAYS, Noon-2pm - Grab lunch and unwind to music in the park —5:30-7:30pm - Thursday night is “almost the weekend” and time to perk up a bit with lively music and dance performances after work.

• SATURDAYS, 10am4pm - Saturday Umbrella Market. Handmade/homegrown products, such as art, crafts, jewelry, photography, flowers, tomatoes and herbs. Plus, a variety of entertainers.

• SUNDAYS, Noon-4pm Funday Sunday with family-friendly entertainment.

Live music, such as gospel, followed by a variety of children’s entertainment starting at 2pm.

• TUESDAYS, 5:307:30pm - Hoop Jam. Join Asheville Hoops for some entertainment, exercise and instruction. All ages are welcome. http://ashevillehoops.com.

“I Belong in Aston Park” Celebration • TH (8/5), 6-8pm - Free yoga, tai chi and chi walking and running sessions, plus children’s games all led by fitness professionals, as well as free play with the new playground equipment. Healthy snacks and water will also be available. At Aston Park in Asheville. Free.

Rockin’ RiverFest • SA (8/14), Noon-6pm - Raft race, parade, live music, vendors, local food, beer and more at the French Broad River Park in Asheville. Proceeds benefit RiverLink. Register

by Aug. 11 for raft race.

Info: www.riverlink.org.

Swannanoa Shindig Bring a chair and wear dancing shoes to this monthly community music series held in Beacon Mill Village in Swannanoa.

Appalachian music, dancing, food, old timey demos and activities such as pieeating contests and turkey calling. Info: 337-4718 or www.swannanoashindig. com.

• 1st FRIDAYS (through 10/1), 6pm - Shindig.

Music Asheville Ballet and Asheville Lyric Opera Collaboration Voice lessons for dancers will be offered by members of the ALO, and movement lessons for singers will be offered by members of the Ballet.

The public, 10 years to adult, also welcome.

Classes held at Asheville Ballet, 4 Weaverville Hwy., Asheville. Info: 252-4761 or 258-1028.

• THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - Voice lessons.

• TUESDAYS, 7:15pm Dance lessons.

Family Music At Forge Valley Event Center (pd.) Saturday Concerts: 7pm-10pm: • August 14, Blue Mountain Myst. 8818 Boylston Highway, Mills River. (828) 674-6741. www.forgevalleyeventcenter.com African Drumming With Billy Zanski at Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., downtown Asheville.

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Suggested donation $10 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Info: 768-2826.

• WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginners.

• SUNDAYS, 2-3pm Beginner.

Cantaria Cantaria is a community chorus for gay and gaysupportive men who enjoy singing a wide variety of choral literature for men’s voices. Info: 254-9264 or www.cantariaasheville.org.

• SUNDAYS, 5-7pm Rehearsals.

Chamber Music Concert to Benefit Joyful Noise Summer Camp • SU (8/8), 3pm “Tremendous Trios,” featuring Kara Poorbaugh, violin/viola; Franklin Keel, cello; and Daniel Weiser, piano. $30 suggested donation. Proceeds go to the Joyful Noise Music and Arts Scholarship Fund.

Reservations required: 505-2903.

Concerts on the Creek Held in the pavilion at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva. Sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Free. Info: (800) 962-1911 or www. mountainlovers.com.

• FR (8/6), 7-9pm - The Buchanan Boys will perform country tunes.

Events at Thomas Wolfe Memorial Located at 52 N. Market St. Info: www.wolfememorial.com or 253-8304.

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• FR (8/6), Noon-2pm Don Lewis will be the featured guest “pickin’ on the porch of the Old Kentucky Home.”

Groovin’ on Grovemont Presented by the Friends of the Swannanoa Library and the Swannanoa Community Council, concerts are held in Grovemont Square, adjacent to the library. All proceeds from concessions and book sales benefit the library. Info: 250-6486.

• TU (8/10), 6pm - The Groovemont Players. This collection of Swannanoa Valley players represents a “who’s who” of regional talent, coordinated by Steve Moseley and performing a mix of rock, soul, blues and beyond.

Haywood Community Band Concerts are presented at the Maggie Valley Pavilion, adjacent to the Maggie ValleyTown Hall, and are free to attend. Bring a picnic dinner. Info: 452-5553 or 452-7530 or www.haywoodcommunityband.org.

• THURSDAYS, 7pm - Rehearsals at Grace Episcopal Church, 394 N. Haywood St., Waynesville.

All interested concert band musicians are welcome to attend.

Indoor Drumming & Toning Circle At Skinny Beats Drum Shop, 4 Eagle St., Asheville. Drums provided.

Love offerings appreciated. Info: 258-1140 or www.skinnybeatsdrums. com.

• 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS, 6-7pm - Drumming and Toning. Love offerings accepted.

Lake Junaluska Singers This 16-voice ensemble presents concerts throughout the year, along with performance tours.

Concerts include classical, choral music, spirituals, comedy and musical theatre. Concerts are held in Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. Info: www. lakejunaluska.com/singers.

• FR (8/6), 7:30pm - Lake Junaluska Singers in concert. $15.

Land-of-the-Sky Barbershop Chorus For men age 12 and older.

Info: www.ashevillebarbershop.com or 768-9303.

• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Open Rehearsals at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 51 Wilburn Pl. Mountain Dance and Folk Festival The nation’s longest running folk festival, showcasing a repertoire of

mountain performers who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. Info: 257-4530 or www.folkheritage.org.

• TH (8/5) through SA (8/7), 7pm - 83rd annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival, featuring the best of the region’s traditional and old-time musicians, ballad singers, mountain dance groups and cloggers. At Diana Wortham Theatre. $20/$10 kids 12 and under.

Music at Refuge Baptist Church Located at 1 Oleta Road, Hendersonville. Info: 6858544.

• SA (8/7), 7pm Southern Gospel Music’s 2009 Soloist of the Year Ivan Parker will perform.

An event for the whole family.

Music on Main Street Live music and dancing at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free.

Info: 693-9708, 1-800828-4244 or www.historichendersonville.org • FR (8/6), 7-9pm Variety music will be performed by The Crew. Plus, a classic car show.

Park Rhythms Concert Series Black Mountain Recreation and Parks presents this free series at Lake Tomahawk Park in Black Mountain. Food is available on site. Bring chair/ blanket. Show will move into the Lakeview Center in the event of inclement weather. Info: 669-2052.

• TH (8/5), 7-9pm - Swayback Sisters will perform.

Sapphire Valley Community Center Info: 743-7663 or www. sapphirevalleyresort.com.

• TU (8/10), 7pm - The Alabama Blues Brothers (tribute), with six-piece band with horns. $20 advance/$25 at the gate.

Shindig on the Green A celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers. At Pack Square Park on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage in downtown Asheville. Stage show and informal jam sessions.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Info: 258-6101 ext. 345 or www.folkheritage.org.

• SATURDAYS (through 9/4), 7pm - Shindig. No Shindig on Aug. 7.

Song O’ Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International) The chorus is always looking for women 18+ who want to learn how to sing barbershop harmony.

Please visit a rehearsal.

Info: 1-866-824-9547 or www.songosky.org.

• MONDAYS, 6:45pm - Rehearsal at Reed Memorial Baptist Church on Fairview Rd. (enter parking lot on Cedar St.).

Guests welcome.

Southern Silk Duo Performances • SA (8/7), 7:30pm & SU (8/8), Noon - The Southern Silk Duo will perform classic R&B on Sat. and jazz on Sun. at Stephanie’s Roadhouse Bistro, 2077 US 70 Hwy., Swannanoa. Info: 2994127.

Summer Music in Flat Rock Series Presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association.

The outdoor series takes place on Little Rainbow Row’s back deck. This is a casual, family-oriented, bring-your-own-lawn-chair event. Free. Info: 6977719 or www.flatrockonline.com.

• SA (8/7), 6-8pm - Sally Barris will perform.

Summer Tracks in Tryon A concert series held at the Rogers Park amphitheater on W. Howard St. Food and drinks will be available. Free admission, but donations at the gate are encouraged. Info: (800) 440-7848, 8942324 or www.firstpeaknc. com.

• FR (8/6), 7pm - The Swayback Sisters (Americana, folk), The Space Heaters (swing/ jazz).

The Carolina Theatre A cultural event center located at 91 Locust Ave., downtown Spruce Pine.

Info: 766-5525 or www. thecarolinabarndance.org.

• FRIDAYS, 7-10pm - Open Stage & Dance. $3 donation. If you’d like to be up on stage, e-mail guitarted_phool@yahoo. com.

• SA (8/7), 8pm - Alan Darveaux and Slight Departure, an acoustic foursome in traditional, old time and contemporary folk, featuring the dulcimer and mandolin.

Advanced tickets available at Mayland Printing & Mountainside Wine. $12 at the door.

Theater Flat Rock Playhouse The State Theater of North Carolina is on Hwy. 225, 3 miles south of Hendersonville. Info: 6930731 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

• Through SU (8/15), 8pm - The Producers will be performed. Wed., Thur., Sat. & Sun., 2pm. Wed.Sat., 8pm. $40.

• MONDAYS & TUESDAYS (through 8/10), 8pm - The 2010 Apprentice Company will present the rock musical Rent. $20.

Montford Park Players Unless otherwise noted, performances are free and take place outdoors Fri.Sun. at 7:30 p.m. at Hazel Robinson Amphitheater in Montford. Bring folding chair and umbrella in case of rain. Donations accepted. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org.

• Through SU (8/22) - Shakespeare’s Troilus & Cressida (A Story of the Trojan War) directed by Jason Williams. Rated PG13 for violence, language and sexual situations.

• Through SU (9/5) - The Asheville Shakesperience directed by Scott Keel (opening weekend will feature a special performance by the TOPHAT Children’s Theatre).

Performances at the Parkway Playhouse The historic Parkway Playhouse is located at 202 Green Mountain Dr. (just north of the downtown square) in Burnsville.

Tickets & info: 682-4285 or www.parkwayplayhouse.com.

• Through SA (8/7) - Guys and Dolls, a zany musical comedy, will be performed. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30pm. $12-$22.

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre Performances are held at Mars Hill College’s Owen Theatre. Tickets: 6891239. Info: 689-1384 or www.sartplays.org.

• WE (8/4) through SU (8/22) - Trading Paint, a comedy about NASCAR. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown • SA & SU (8/7 & 8), 79pm - Emmanuel Lutheran School is producing a version of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown based on the Charles M. Schulz comic strip “Peanuts.” The live performance will be at the Asheville Community Theatre. $5 kids/$10 adults.

Studio Zahiya (pd.) All classes dropin anytime, $12. • 41 Carolina Lane. • Tuesdays: 10-11am, Hip Hop Conditioning, 6-7pm, Beginner Bellydance; 7:10-8:10pm: Intermediate/Advanced Bellydance. Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm: Hip Hop for Women. Thursdays, 10-11am, Bellydance and Stretch, 6:30-7:30pm: Bollywood and Bhangra • Info: (828) 242-7595 or www.lisazahiya.com Argentine Tango Dancers of all levels welcome. Info: www.tangoasheville.com.

• 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS, 7:30-10pm - Argentine Tango Milongas (Social Dance) at Filo Pastries, 1155 Tunnel Rd. $5 for members/$6 for nonmembers.

• SUNDAYS, 7-9pm - Argentine Tango Practica at North Asheville Recreation Center, 37 E. Larchmont Rd. $5 for members/$6 for nonmembers.

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• FR (8/6), 7:30-11:30pm - Dance. Christian singles of all denominations are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. No smoking or alcohol allowed. $10.

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Asheville’s professional contemporary ballet company. Info: 252-6342 or www.terpsicorps.org.

• TH (8/12) through SA (8/14), 8pm - The Dream Project, a concert of contemporary ballet pieces created from interviews with Asheville citizens about what dreams fill their nights, will be performed at Diana Wortham Theatre. $30/$25 students & seniors. Tickets: 2574530 or dwtheatre.com.

VFW Upstairs. Open to the public. At 5 Points, 860 N. Main St., Hendersonville.

Info: 693-5930.

• SATURDAYS, 6pm - Free dancing lessons —- 7pm - Live band music and dancing. $7.

All singles welcome. No partners necessary. Finger food and sweets provided.

No alcohol or smoking in dancing area.

Zydeco Dance Asheville’s Zydeco is hosted at the Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St., Asheville. No partner required.

• 1st & 3rd WEDNESDAYS, 7:45pm Zydeco dance lesson. Free —- 8:30-11pm - Zydeco dancing to CDs. $5.

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Morris Dancing Learn English traditional Morris dances and become a member of one of three local teams as a dancer or musician. Music instruction provided to experienced musicians.

Free. Info: 333-4272 or www.ashevillemorris.us.

• MONDAYS, 5:30pm Women’s Garland practice held at Reid Center for Creative Art. Old Farmer’s Ball Info: www.oldfarmersball. com.

• THURSDAYS, 7:3011pm - Contra dance to live music at Warren Wilson College’s Bryson Gym. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. $6, includes dance lesson.

Southern Lights SDC A nonprofit square-dance club. Square dancing is friendship set to music.

Info: 694-1406 or 6811731.

• SA (8/7) - Back to School Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Dancers are asked to bring school supplies to be given to an elementary school. 6pm - Early advanced dance.

Early rounds at 7pm.

Squares and rounds at 7:30pm.

Summer Street Dances in Hendersonville Mountain music and dancing on the street in front of the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Free.

Info: 693-9708 or www. historichendersonville.org.

• MO (8/9), 7-9pm - Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition and Great Smoky Mountain Cloggers.

Swing Asheville Info: www.swingasheville.com, 301-7629 or dance@swingasheville. com.

• TUESDAYS, 6-7pm Beginner lindy-hop swing lessons. $12/person per week for 4-week series or $10 for members. Join at SwingAsheville.com. No partner necessary. Held at 11 Grove St., downtown Asheville. Classes start first Tuesday of every month.

Tarheel Christian Singles Dance At Blue Ridge Community College, Industrial Skills Building. Info: 231-2831.

Firestorm Cafe & Books Located at 48 Commerce St., Asheville. Info: 2558115 or www.firestormcafe.com.

• TH (8/5), 6pm Screening of Papers, the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status.

International Film Night • TU (8/10), 7pm - Umberto D., a classic Italian Neo-Realist film by Vittorio De Sica, will be screened at the Weaverville Library, 41 N. Main Street. A short discussion will follow the screening. Info: 250-6482.

Movies at the Asheville Art Museum Located at 2 S. Pack Square. Showings are free with membership or museum admission. Info: 253-3227 or www.ashevilleart.org.

• SU (8/8), 2pm - Film screenings: The Queen Family: Appalachian Tradition and Back Porch Music and The True Meaning of Pictures: Shelby Lee Adams’s Appalachia.

cussion. Other instructors, groups and organizations are invited to share the space. Info: www.ashevillecultureproject.org.

• WEEKLY - Capoeira Angola, an Afro-Brazilian martial art taught and practiced through a game involving dance, music, acrobatics, theater and the Portuguese language.

Mondays, 7-9pm, beginners class; Wednesdays, 7-9pm, intermediate class; Fridays, 7-9pm, intermediate class; Saturdays, 10am-Noon, beginners class. $12 (free for first timers on 2nd and 4th Sat.). Info: www.capoeiraasheville.org.

Beginner Clogging Class • WEDNESDAYS, 7:15pm - Beginner Clogging Class held by the Mountain Thunder Cloggers at the Oakley Community Center in Asheville. Eight-week session $40. Half price for additional family members.

No experience or partner needed. Family-oriented.

To register: www.mtnthundercloggers.org or 490-1226.

Classes at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre Classes are pay-as-yougo. $10-$15 donation due to teacher after each class. Classes are held at the New Studio of Dance, 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville.

Info: www.acdt.org or 254-2621.

• WEDNESDAYS, 6-7pm - Adult jazz with Brandi Hand —- 7-8pm - Adult hip hop with Brandi Hand.

Classes at Asheville Dance Revolution Sponsored by The Cultural Development Group. At 63 Brook St. Info: 277-6777, ashevilledancerevolution@ gmail.com or www.ashevilledancerevolution.com.

• FRIDAYS, 6-7pm - Class designed for the male interested in dance. Styles alternate between ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. All ages welcome. $12 donation.

• FRIDAYS, 6-7pm - Adult Jazz with live percussion.

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LAAFF Call to Artists • Asheville’s biggest alllocal, all-independent artsand-entertainment festival LAAFF (Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival) is now accepting applications. The festival will be held on Sept. 5. To apply: www.lexfestasheville.com.

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Pancake Palooza, a fundraiser for Phoebe Rose Miller, a 4-year-old Ashevillean facing brain surgery

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Saturday, Aug. 7 (8 to 11:30 a.m. $40 5K race registration fee, includes Palooza admission, free entry for up to two kids and a T-shirt/$10 for entry to the Palooza and the 1-mile fun run/ walk.)

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Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville

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Run the 5K or participate in the 1-mile fun run/walk, eat pancakes, enjoy bluegrass music performed by All Strings Considered, and check out the silent auction while the kids play in the Kids Party Corner (bouncy house, games and more) — all in support of local Phoebe Rose Miller.

Last December, Phoebe was diagnosed with Chiari I Malformation, a rare congenital malformation in her brain.

Phoebe is scheduled to have surgery on Aug. 17, and funds raised from the Pancake Palooza will go to her medical expenses. 230-8909 or http://pancakepalooza.com

benefitscalendar Calendar for August 4 - 12, 2010 Third BBQ Bluegrass & Bands Festival • SA (8/7), 1:30pm-’till the music stops - The festival will be held at the American Legion Post 526 Vet Quarters, 1329 Tunnel Road. $5, includes meal and drink. Fundraiser for Post 526, which is maintained by homeless veterans. Info: 298-7952.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Helping make cancer research possible. Info: www. relayforlife.org.

• TH (8/5), 1pm - Relay for Life on the Fairway.

Shotgun start at Asheville Municipal Golf Course.

Info: 298-1867 or dstone@ashevillenc.gov.

Animal Compassion Network WNC’s largest nonprofit, safe-for-life animal welfare organization. Find a new pet at ACN’s store for rescued pets, Pet Harmony, 803 Fairview St., Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm. Info: 274-DOGS or www. animalcompassionnetwork.org.

• 1st THURSDAYS (through 8/5), 6-8:30pm Doggie Ice Cream Social. Pet owners are invited to bring their leashed dog for doggie ice cream treats and homemade people treats to the Hop. Proceeds will benefit Animal Compassion Network foster and adoption programs.

Bark For Life: A Canine Event to Fight Cancer • SA (8/7), 4:30pm - Bark For Life benefits the American Cancer Society. It is a one-mile dog walk that begins and ends at The Wedge Brewery in the River Arts District featuring live music from Sanctum Sully, canine training demonstrations and local food. $20.

Hands On! This children’s museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Hours: Tues.-Fri., 10am5pm. Admission is $5, with discounts available on certain days. Info: 697-8333 or www.handsonwnc. org.

• WE (8/11) through TU (8/24) - “Back to School Haircuts” for $10 to benefit Hands On! For children

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ages 1-13. Call to schedule an appointment: Artista Salon, 697-0045; Bliss Salon, 692-4452; and 5th Avenue Hair Studio, 697-1077.

Henderson County Animal Services Located at 828 Stoney Mountain Road in Hendersonville. Info: 697-4723.

• SA (8/7), 10am - A Nia Jam fundraiser for HCAS’s Spay-Neuter Assistance Program at the Henderson County Family YMCA. For all ages. $10 donation.

Mercy For Animals A nonprofit animal advocacy organization dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. Info: 231-6859 or kaylaw@mercyforanimals. org.

• TH (8/12), 10am-10pm - Mercy For Animals benefit at Firestorm Cafe & Books in downtown Asheville. Free screening of MFA’s documentary Fowl Play at 5:30pm. At 7pm, free presentation by Dr. Amy Lanou: Food Fights: Corporate Collusion on Your Plate. Plus, vegan food and books.

Penland School of Crafts A national center for craft education dedicated to helping people live creative lives. Info: www.penland.org or 765-2359.

• MO (8/9), 8pm - Auction of works by students and instructors made during a Penland workshop session. All proceeds will benefit Penland scholarship programs. At the Northlight building. Info: 765-2359 or www.penland.org.

Phoebe’s Pancake Palooza • SA (8/7), 8-11:30am - 5K race, 1-mile fun run/ walk, pancake breakfast, kids party, live music and silent auction in Asheville’s Kenilworth neighborhood. $40 registration fee, includes breakfast, palooza and a T-shirt. $10 for pancakes and palooza. Funds raised will go to 4-year-old Phoebe Miller’s brain surgery expenses. Info: www.pancakepalooza.com.

Skyland Library Used Book Sale

• SA (8/7), 10am-2pm - A wide variety of books will be sold. All proceeds benefit the library.

Located at 260 Overlook Road. Info: 250-6488 or skyland.library@buncombecounty.org.

Swannanoa Valley Museum Located at 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. Info: 669-9566 or www.swannanoavalleymuseum.org.

• SA (8/7), 8am-Noon - Rummage Sale. The fundraising event will be held at the corner of Padgettown Road and Old 70. Info: 669-1679.

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance Asheville’s professional contemporary ballet company. Info: 252-6342 or www.terpsicorps.org.

• SA (8/7), 8pm-Midnight - “Stars on the River.”

Dance under the stars with Terpsicorps and other River Arts District folk. DJs and live performances.

A benefit for Terpsicorps. At 121 Riverside Drive.

Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery is at 269 Oak Ave. in Spruce Pine. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. The Burnsville TRAC Gallery is at 102 W. Main St. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Spruce Pine info: 765-0520. Burnsville info: 682-7215. General info: www.toeriverarts.org.

• SA (8/7) through SU (8/15) - An exhibit of the 33rd annual Arts Auction items will be on display in the TRAC Spruce Pine Gallery. Pre-register for the auction, start placing bids on any of the auction items, and view the artwork that will be in the live auction.

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Among the promotions offered by New York City’s upscale Marmara Manhattan hotel is a “birth tourism” package exploiting the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. For about $35,000, a foreign expectant mother with a visa can spend her delivery week in luxury accommodations (including medical care) — and ensure her baby U.S. citizenship. The child can then become an “anchor,” making it easier for the parents to acquire green cards.

The Washington Post reported in July that three agencies in China, with U.S. affiliates, offer similar packages to their affluent citizens, whose primary concern seems to be providing their children access to a U.S. education as an alternative to China’s expensive, competitive system. (Historians agree that the purpose of the “citizenship right” in the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, was to recognize former slaves as citizens.)

More tales of the miracle drug

(1) A naked, 47-year-old man was taken to an El Paso, Texas, burn center in July after “friends” won a bet and got to set his prosthetic leg on fire, and it spread to his body. The man told police he’d lost fair and square, having downed “only” six beers. He was released several days later. (2) In June, two 34-year-old men in Horsham, Australia, underwent surgery as a result of a plan hatched during a drinking bout. Wondering if it hurt to get shot, they decided to oblige each other.

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• Black magic failed to secure the World Cup for Africa this year, but on the other hand, the weak host team, South Africa, managed an opening round draw with Mexico and an upset victory over France. “Sangomas” (traditional “healers”) spreading “muti” (powders, potions, animal bones, especially from speedsters like horses and ostriches) had been out in force. World Cup stadium security was tight, but in African league soccer games, it’s not uncommon for sangomas to bury animal parts on the field pre-game or have players urinate on it to improve the karma.

• British Safety Ninnies: (1) Britain’s head constable told a police chiefs’ meeting in June that they were being “buried” under a “telephone directory”-sized (6,497 pages) compilation of rules

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and regulations advising street bobbies in massive detail about such things as applying handcuffs and riding bicycles. (2) The local government that runs the Ebdon Road Cemetery in Weston-superMare, England, ordered the removal of the small cross marking the grave of Rosemary Maggs, who died in May. The local council has prohibited crosses in the cemetery, citing safety.

• Acknowledging pressure from local Asian activists, officials at the Exchange mall in Rochdale, England, agreed in July to remove the toilets from two of the facility’s restroom stalls and build “Nile pans” (aka “squat toilets” or “holes in the ground”). The officials said they were trying to serve the many Pakistani and Bangladeshi immigrants living in Greater Manchester.

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John Mark Karr burst onto the national scene in 2006 when he falsely confessed to murdering little JonBenet Ramsey, but since then, his life has been even more bizarre. He’s spun through a series of romances with JonBenet-like youngsters.

Samantha Spiegel, 9 when they met, is now 19 and recently got a restraining order against him.

Karr is currently known as “Alexis Reich” in preparation for his gender-reassignment surgery, which Spiegel says Karr wants only to make it easier to befriend (and seduce) ever younger girls. Another ex-girlfriend says Karr asked her to solicit little girls to join “The Immaculates,” a cult he was starting to fulfill such fantasies as taking baths with young girls.

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by Anne Fitten Glenn I had the best weekend ever. I mean, really.

Cause we were packing for the beach. And you know when you have kids, and you’re going on a trip, and you have to pack for, like, three people and a dog?

It’s about as much fun as licking a sandencrusted lollipop.

If you’re still reading, it’s only because you’re been there. Or here. Wherever the hell I am.

Seriously, I loved to travel until I had to do so with children. A friend told me the other day that he had no idea until recently what his mom went through to get him and his brother to the beach every summer. Amen.

I make lists to help me out — one for each of us and for the dog, if he’s on the itinerary. The problem is I lose the lists. Like when I went to the grocery store the other day and accidentally tossed my grocery list while cleaning trash out of the Baby Beluga (our white Honda Civic).

There was no fricking way I was going to dig around in the smelly bin outside Ingles

to find that list. So I winged it. My kids were bummed because I forgot the squeeze yogurt and popsicles.

And I’m pretty hardcore about the grocery list. If it’s not on the list, I don’t buy it. But when I lose the list, they’re supposed to give me a pass. So I’m a hypocrite.

But back to packing the car. Typically, I pack everything in bags — clothes, food, books, swim stuff, gear, etc. — then leave it to Enviro-spouse to get it all into the Mommy van (she’s not worthy of having her own moniker).

So he packs the van. Then I repack it.

Because he’s usually added crap I think we don’t need. Or he’s placed something, like a beach umbrella, in a position where it could become a flying missile of death should we have a fender bender.

I’m trying to let go and trust that the guy with engineering degrees can pack a car by himself. But I have better days than others with that. I’m even coercing the kids to pack their own stuff — both their suitcases and then the van. Although I second-guess them and check it all, especially after the girl once

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neglected to pack any undies for a four-day trip (I’ve done the same — but going commando doesn’t make me cry as it did her — or necessitate a trip to a godforsaken mall).

There also was the time we forgot our hanging clothes, for a wedding no less, and had to detour back home. Luckily, we were only about 15 miles away. This and having forgotten other stuff probably gives E-spouse the impetus to over pack.

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Then there’s the explosion, otherwise known as unpacking, that looks like the proverbial circus clown car. While I’m feisty about packing well and lightly, I’m totally relaxed about unpacking — probably because it appeals to my instinct for quick escape (since our laundry baskets rarely get decanted into dressers and closets, we simply can toss them into the van when it’s time to run from the zombie apocalypse).

Yet I admire my middle sister, who always unpacks everything, into dresser drawers, even in a hotel room (her family doesn’t seem to live out of laundry baskets either). There are lots of genetic links between us, but this isn’t one of them. I’ve been known to live out of a packed bag, either on the road or at home, for weeks.

And when I finally get around to dumping out the contents of the kids’ suitcases, they’re like, “Cool, that’s where that T-shirt was.”

All this makes me wonder how people have more than two kids or even more than one dog and manage to go anywhere. You folks have guts. And I’m talking to my sisters — both of whom have three kids but no dogs. And mad organizational skills.

I’m just glad this will be the last time I have to repack the Mommy van this summer. X

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By Mackensy Lunsford Jeremy Hardcastle is passionate about hot dogs. Most days, he can be found in a basement kitchen of an Asheville restaurant, forcing meat into casings to make his handmade wieners, which he provides to Table, Tod’s Tasties and the Admiral. Soon, Hardcastle’s Handmade Hot Dogs will be available in the light of day.

In the past, these dogs have mostly been a nocturnal phenomenon. On weekend evenings at the Admiral, Hardcastle can be found behind the helm of his cart, which often seems to be the center of some spectacle.

The most intoxicated of the Admiral’s latenight revelers seem drawn to the smell of pork fumes like moths to a flame — some even want to take part in the business end of things.

At least once, a girl wearing fishnet stockings

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Hardcastle is currently working hard to get his hot dog cart to downtown streets. He hopes to set up shop in front of the Pack Memorial Library on Haywood Street, as soon as all of his permits come through, which he expects to be some time in August.

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served up the wieners, much to Hardcastle’s delight. The cart’s even been known to catch fire.

Perfecting the recipe for his hot dogs — which took about a year and a half, says Hardcastle — was a comedy of errors, or at least that’s how it sounds when he tells the story.

For example, Hardcastle, who uses milk powder to emulsify his meats, once ran out. So he decided to substitute heavy cream.

“I basically ended up with pork whipped cream,” he says with a shrug, chalking the experience up to another wiener lesson learned.

What he doesn’t often mention, however, is that he’s well trained in the art of cooking, an experienced chef who’s traveled extensively, staging in a number of restaurants — including one in Portland that turned out a handcrafted hot dog, which Hardcastle immediately wanted to replicate.

Plenty of trial and error has earned Hardcastle’s hot dogs fans aplenty.

Dustin Spagnola is one such fan — at least it seems that way. When asked what he thinks about Hardcastle hot dogs, the local artist deadpans, “They taste just like other hot dogs.

I think that’s the main selling point, really.”

“That’s really what I was going for,” says Hardcastle.

“That’s really what you were going for, Jeremy? Good idea,” says Spagnola.

Even if they taste like it, these aren’t your typical hot dogs. Sure, purists can procure a plain-Jane dog if they want. Even a standard Hardcastle dog, however, is something special — he makes each one with all-local, all-natural meats. “I’m taking a product that’s seen as being made with not necessarily the most prime ingredients — you know, assholes and earlobes — and making something that people won’t be afraid to eat or have any guilt about eating,� he says.

Hardcastle maintains that there are no strange parts in his hot dogs. “I use beef chuck and pork shoulder — the same thing you have in a burger or in barbecue,� he says. “I’m into making really good food with wholesome products made from around here, but I also have a soft spot for really bad food — most cooks I know do.�

To that end, he says, when it comes to some of his products, Hardcastle won’t be trying to recreate the wheel — or Cheez Whiz. “Sure, I want to focus on handmade products — make my own sauerkraut, make my own chili, have someone make relish for me, but at the same time, I’m probably going to use fluffy white buns and Cheez Whiz. You try to make Cheez Whiz.�

Hardcastle, though, does like to experiment.

One concoction he made for the 4th of July party at the Rankin Vault cocktail lounge — a hot dog topped with bacon, goat cheese and blueberries — received rave reviews.

There’s also a jalepeno-bacon combo, piled high with guacamole, tomatoes and mayo. It’s a stomach-confusing experience, to be sure, and not for the faint of heart. Hardcastle calls that monstrosity the “Mexi.� “I’m trying to get inspiration from wieners

around the world,� says Hardcastle, who says that he’d like to develop plenty more special dogs for his cart, according to his daily whims. “I want to have it so I can just play with it,� he says of his rotating selection of wieners. “I want to have specials — and use even different types of sausages, like bratwurst and chorizo. I just want to have fun and make good food.�

Hardcastle also makes a BLT dog with chevre — lettuce, tomato and goat cheese. “I hope to have different specials every week, and get the Chicago dog down — and maybe add bacon to it.� Hardcastle practically giggles when he talk about maybe wrapping hot dogs in bacon one day. “I’m really into the bacon dogs,� he says. “They’re really very good.�

Hardcastle is, in fact, so enthusiastic about wieners, that he’s got one tattooed on him.

This particular hot dog is wearing Mickey Mouse gloves and waving from a spot on Hardcastle’s thigh. “I think it’s going to be my new logo,� says Hardcastle. “I’ll at least put it on my T-shirts, if not on the side of the cart.� He might, he adds, depict his waving hot dog as dropping any number of racy double entendres about wieners. “There’s so much sexual innuendo that comes my way with hot dogs and sausage,� says Hardcastle, rattling off T-shirt slogan ideas that include, “’Hardcastle handmade hot dogs — full of love and waiting to burst in your mouth,’� he says. “There’s also the ubiquitous, ‘You can’t beat my meat.’�

When asked if he thinks any of this will offend, Hardcastle says, “I hope so. I mean, it’s a hot dog. You can’t take that seriously.� X Send your food news to food@mountainx.com.

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It’s a wrap: Bandido’s Burritos, run by Justin Smudde, turns out scratch-made tamales, wraps, burritos and more — all on the cheap. photo by Jonathan welch

Street food is gaining in popularity these days, and it’s no wonder. Working stiff or otherwise, food from a street cart is the perfect lunch: It’s cheap, it’s fast, it can be consumed walking down the street, while only looking minimally rude.

In the past, street food around these parts has been spotty at best. Sure, the hot dog vendors have staked their claim on the sidewalk, but that’s all we’ve had to enjoy in that department for quite some time — until now.

Yes, Hardcastle Hot Dogs are coming. Bouchon Street Food is humming right along, serving frites and crepes. And right here under our noses, next to the Grove Arcade, Justin Smudde has been quietly plugging away, making some of the most quality tamales to be found in Asheville, served from an unassuming steel food cart.

Though it could easily be mistaken for a hot dog cart, Smudde’s mini mobile restaurant — known as “Bandido’s Burritos” — serves a southof-the-border menu of burritos, wraps, tamales and scratch-made chips with great homemade salsa. The menu, says Smudde, changes on a daily basis, and always features seasonal produce and local meats and vegetables.

On the balmy Tuesday that Xpress stopped by, Smudde served tamales with deeply flavorful braised beef, potatoes and fresh-cut sweet corn with a guajillo-chili sauce. On the vegetarian end, we found tamales with sweet potatoes and corn with an ancho-chili sauce, as well as cold veggie wraps with white-bean cilantro hummus, baby organic lettuces and roasted organic carrots, roasted local squash and fresh radishes. The beef,

black bean, rice and four-cheese burritos must have been particularly popular — as they had completely sold out by 1 p.m.

Extras included key lime-ancho chili chips with a green poblano-cilantro salsa, as well as sweet tea with local mint that’s certifiably to die for. Smudde says he frequently makes fruit salad with mango, papaya, kiwi and more, spiked with fresh mint. He also makes homemade ice cream on most days, though he was out when we visited.

Why a burrito cart? “I’ve been a chef for 20 years and got tired of working for the man, basically,” Smudde says. “I just got tired of people taking credit for my ideas — of working long hours and never getting to see my family.

Sweating with a chef coat on in a 150-degree kitchen.”

This reporter was quick to point out that the summer heat was slightly unbearable this July.

“Yes, but I have shorts and sandals on, and I get to socialize,” says Smudde. “Plus, my regulars come over and chat with me all day.”

Smudde makes approximately 60 tamales and 60 burritos each day in the kitchen of Tomato Cocina in the Westgate Plaza. He reports that he sells out every day. That’s not surprising, considering most of his items cost only $3.

Bandido’s Burritos is located at 15 Page Ave., across from Chorizo at the Grove Arcade. The cart is available Tuesday through Friday, from 11 a.m. “until I sell out, which is usually around 1:30 or 2 p.m.,” says Smudde.

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There’s plenty of work to do, says Masterton.

“I feel like the summit was just the tip of the iceberg.” To that end, she says, if people who are not involved would like to help, contact ASAP at 236-1282 or Laurey Masterton at laurey@laureysyum.com.

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On July 28, 45 chefs, restaurateurs and others in the food industry gathered at Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet to Go for a summit.

Laurey Masterton shared the story of her recent trip to the White House, as well as the details of Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools program. Masterton is heading the local initiative to get area chefs in schools, cooking with kids and teaching them about healthy eating.

The gathering of culinary professionals included people like Mark Rosenstein, Leah McGrath of Ingles, Sheila Tilghman of AB-Tech and Brian

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The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project is helping to facilitate the Chefs Move to Schools program by connecting local schools with chefs and offering training. “ASAP can help chefs learn how to teach classes and learn what the curriculums are,” says Masterton. “They actually can provide little cooking kits for chefs if they need it, including lesson plans, recipes and ideas.”

Even though getting the initial wave of chefs signed up to partner with local schools is a big step, “there’s room for even more,” says Masterton. “If these connections turn into real

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In the 40 years since, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never tried another job. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been bored.

Being a full-time farmer brings many challenges, and every day is different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a learning experience. You have to fight dry weather, wet weather,â&#x20AC;? Ray shares, adding that sometimes his crops grow well and, well, sometimes they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

After decades of growing all types of veggies, he even admits that he was once given transplants by a friend that had to grow for a whole season before he could figure out what they were.

He currently farms approximately 40 acres in the scenic Bethel community near Canton, many of them the same acres farmed by his father and his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father. His brothers also farm land nearby. While the job is challenging, he recognizes he has things much easier than his dad did. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would take him all week to plow one field,â&#x20AC;? he remembers.

Today, Ray can plow the same plot in less than half a day.

Ray started his career growing tobacco and tomatoes. He still grows a large amount of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;maters. He still grows tobacco, too, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s down to about three acres from much

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Corn, cabbage, carrots, berries, potatoes and squash are all there too, along with eggs and meats.

Also keep your eyes peeled for local summer fruits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from nectarines to plums, to cantaloupes and watermelons. Browse all area tailgate markets at buyappalachian.org.

All together, now: Ray has a strong (and jovial) camaraderie with other local farmers. This year, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trying his hand at growing organically with Skipper Russell (left) of Seasonal Produce Farm. Below, Ray surveys this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tomatoes. He began his career as a farmer 40 years ago growing the same veggie, along with tobacco.

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more. (His tobacco crop was at its peak in the 1980s.)

Today, he also grows corn, cucumbers, and peppers, both sweet and hot, using conventional practices. He’ll often plant other veggies, too, so that he’s always trying new things.

This year, he challenged himself to grow organically, on a plot he farms with Skipper Russell of Seasonal Produce Farm. “We’re learning as we go,” he says, reiterating that farming is always a learning process. In their first year, Ray and Skipper have already obtained USDA certification for their plot.

“We found a field that hadn’t been farmed for several years, so we just went for it,” he says.

This year, they planted basil, beans, beets, corn, peppers, potatoes, and tomatoes, including heirloom varieties. Depending on how he and Skipper finish out the season, they may expand their organic offerings next year.

As with his conventional produce, some of the organic product will go to area Ingles stores, some to a nearby packing house, some to the WNC Farmers Market, and some to his own farm stand, which just opened this year — another testament to the constant change he experiences in his job as a farmer.

At the stand, you can pick up a cold drink, popcorn, and an “I eat local” t-shirt along with Ray’s just-picked produce and veggies from other local farms. While you shop, you can also scan the photos that dot the stand’s wooden walls. In the black and white prints,

you’ll find Ray’s father and his horses plowing the fields just out the stand’s back door.

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Chambers Farm Market stand is located at 301 Chambers Farm Lane near Canton in Haywood County and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

But, you’re likely to catch Ray there a little earlier and a little later than advertised hours most days. That winter out of high school was the last time he worked less than a 15hour day.

If you’re interested in having a farm stand adventure this summer, you’re in luck. More than 140 area farms have roadside stands where they sell their produce and products.

To find them, pick up a copy of Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s (ASAP) Local Food Guide or search an online version of the guide at buyappalachian.org and select “Roadside Stands.” You can narrow your search by region or specific town.

To contact Chambers Farm Market, call 828421-6851. X Maggie Cramer is the Communications Coordinator at Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (www.asapconnections.org), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters and build healthy communities through connections to local food. Contact her at maggie@asapconnections.org.

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mtnhoppin’ Get out and get hoppin’ — our new beer columnist did

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[Editor’s note: This week, Xpress debuts our new biweekly beer column, wherein our intrepid, brewsobsessed reporter takes on different facets of WNC’s brew culture. Mountain Hoppin’ will be a dispatchstyle exploration of the people and places behind the regional beer economy. Gonzo journalism, maybe, or a first-person taste of the pint less quaffed.]

Picking these hops is kicking my ass. It’s barely noon and already I’m yearning for a cold one and a little James Gang on the stereo. Sun and labor have transformed my body into a nexus of slime, stench and ache. And just look at those poor mitts: molasses-hued stains on fingertips, while itchy red-bumps — resembling a relief map of some undiscovered mountain range — circle both wrists.

For the inaugural installment of “Mountain Hoppin’,” I intended to pen a blurry-eyed dispatch from the tail end of a craft-beer binge across our fine region. Too Gonzo cliché, I ultimately realized. Instead, I’m kicking things off with sober experientiality: a sweat-soaked (half) day of helping to grow and harvest hops — the plant that has become, since the Middle Ages, the popular flavoring agent in the greatest of all alchemical practices (beer brewing).

Founded in 2005 by Julie Jensen, who greeted me at the gates this morning in a “Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy” tee, Echoview is an audacious stab at a “sustainable” commercial farm, specializing in four primary crops. In addition to hops, there are bees, bamboo and even solar energy.

Hops, though, is big daddy. Having just hosted its First Annual Hops Festival on July 31, the farm is looking to become a major player in the region.

The property, just a few miles outside Weaverville town center, is a 70-plus-acre spread, the layout of which Jensen likens to an outstretched hand. It’s home to eight varieties of hops, all of them in first-, second- and thirdyear stages of development. Three to five years, explains Jensen, is required to produce a truly

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What makes the best beer so flavorful? Julie Jenson, owner of Echoview Farm, surveys the hops crop. Echoview is part of the local beer economy — but it’s a production chain dogged by serious challenges. photos by frank bott

viable crop. Until then, it’s a costly slog through hardcore trial, error and correction.

Along with General Manager Ric Horst (whose Texas Ranger-like ruggedness is pure No Country for Old Men) and farmhands Ryan Wooton and Aaron West, I’m working a hop field that contains four rows of a popular variety called “Cascade.” Each plant slithers up a 10foot rope suspended from a cable. On many of the farms in Oregon and Washington machinery has replaced the act of hand picking the cones dotting the bines. But compared to the massive ventures out west, Echoview is a feisty, young upstart. We’re kicking it old school: from pungent plant to plastic cup to drying screen. Over and over and over.

As we pick — and pick some more — my temporary boss and coworkers school me in the ways of this scratchy little bastard: alphas, betas, rhizomes, moisture levels and so on. The crop, I learn, is beyond finicky. Without delving into any abstruse science, growing hops is no less laborious than the taming of the shrew. And as Horst is quick to point out, our region’s humidity and dizzying array of ravenous pests do not make the courtship any easier.

Everybody here at Echoview welcomes the daunting challenge. Their excitement stems in part from the wide-open nature of WNC’s hops economy. “The hops-farm movement in North Carolina is reminiscent of what was going on in the northwest 20 to 25 years ago,” says Chris Richards, Brewmaster over at French Broad Brewing. “Even though we’re still a few years away, everybody’s trying to create this micro-

cosm of industry in terms of getting the hops directly from the farmers.”

Here’s the one humongous hurdle: our region is home to numerous farms mainly hawking their whole hops and/or wet hops to the homebrew scene. Yet none of them have the processing facilities needed to transform their crop into the creature of consistency commercial brewers like Richards crave: pellet hops.

Very few breweries in Beer City USA actually use regional hops in high-volume brewing.

Instead, they purchase them from various pelletizing plants around the country, all of which are at least a day’s drive from Asheville. To ship their crop to these plants isn’t financially feasible for local growers. Hops spoil so easily that shipping time between farm and plant should really be no more than one to two hours.

To be both farmer and onsite processor is exactly the long game Echoview is playing, Horst reveals. And if their big-picture plan to produce a competitively priced pellet hop of quality succeeds somewhere down the road, it will only strengthen the regional craft-beer industry, making it a far more localized and self-reliant entity.

Hensen and her team totally understand the costs of such a top-shelf facility. In fact, they even seem energized by both the rewards and the risks.

It’s an energy that’s downright infectious. On the other hand — when’s lunch around here?

Until next time, may your foameth never overruneth. X

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arts&entertainment Homegrown hip-hop

Foul Mouth Jerk puts Asheville rap on the map

by Dane Smith “We often get referred to as throwback rap,” says Foul Mouth Jerk. “We refer to it as grumpy old man rap.”

But the New Jersey native, who landed in Asheville more than a decade ago, is far from grumpy and anything but a jerk. He’s warm, personable and eager to chat about anything from politics and literature to music.

“Throwback rap” is a fitting label though.

His beats have an undeniably retro feel — drum machines, lots of samples and no shortage of horns, keys and funky bass lines — and his rhymes take center stage. The subject matter, too, is classic in its own right. There are the occasional political jams and the boastful party songs that Jerk refers to as “grab your dick rap,” but mostly, his rhymes are narrative tales of day-to-day life.

“It sounds largely like the shit that I grew up on,” he explains. “I’ve been listening to rap music since I was a little kid. I started rapping in 1988, so that’s my influence. It’s not super dated, but that’s the style we work with — samples, drum machines, shit like that. Not the techno-y, dance-y, up-tempo, hipster-ish shit that gets played right now. I find that there’s a lot of grumpy old men like me still, so there’s a market for it.”

That said, this rapper is a breed all his own.

His forthcoming release, The Oldest Trick in the Book, features samples from Pink Floyd, Almost Famous comedian Doug Stanhope and the 1988 political science fiction thriller They Live. It also includes a hangover anthem Jerk describes as “a rap music equivalent to Bukowski.”

A longtime member of Asheville’s funk/ hip-hop collective GFE, Jerk is known as much in hippie circles as he is by hip-hop fans.

He found Asheville after a stint roaming the country, busking on the streets for gas money.

Not to mention that Asheville, well known for its bluegrass, jam and folk scene, is an unusual place for a Jersey-born rapper to settle.

who:

Foul Mouth Jerk and New Jerseybased The Artifacts, with San Francisco underground legend TopR and Greenville’s Projekt Lotus

what:

Hip-hop show featuring an old-school reunion

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The Emerald Lounge

when:

Friday, Aug. 6 (9 p.m. $7.)

However, Jerk could be the one to put Asheville hip-hop on the map. His albums have long featured cameos from underground heavyweights like Masta Ace and Grandmaster Caz that turn the heads of old-school rap fans.

And for The Oldest Trick in the Book, he’s gone beyond the realm of cameos to become the facilitator of a long-awaited reunion.

Over a decade after their less-than-amicable split, The Artifacts — who released two iconic hip-hop albums in the ‘90s and have since remained Jersey hip-hop legends — are back.

But this time it’s for a guest spot with Foul Mouth Jerk.

“It’s kind of a diabolical master plan that I achieved circuitously over a period of about nine years,” he explains with a self-congratulatory smile.

Having met Tame One and El Da Sensei (collectively known as The Artifacts) separately, Jerk stayed in contact, working frequently with each and patiently waiting for the perfect moment to put his plan into action. That window finally came last Christmas, when Tame One mentioned that the two had recently begun speaking again.

“I was like, ‘What do you think about maybe the three of us doing a little reunion thing?’”

Jerk recalls. “At first he was a little standoffish, but when I got home from the trip there was an e-mail in my box saying, ‘If you can get El to do it, I’ll do it.’”

And just like that, the 13-year hiatus was over. Jerk booked a Brooklyn studio, made travel arrangements, and soon his nine-year master plan was coming to fruition.

“I could have theoretically just e-mailed tracks back and forth to everyone,” he adds of the reunion. “It probably would have been a lot cheaper and easier to do it like that, but that’s completely missing the point. An Artifacts reunion is a lot more than the song. It’s being in the studio and making that happen.”

For the rest of us, the track is more than sufficient. “Back On the Scene” is a bouncy, driv- Old tricks: Foul Mouth Jerk brings together the New Jersey underground hip-hop group The ing jam centered around an infectious sample Artifacts for a night at the Emerald Lounge. Not only that, Jerk’s got a new album. photo by jonathan welch of reverb-laden Chinese lute with a dark, gritty feel and the sort of effortless lyricism that kept to join him onstage and perform a set of their We’re rappers. We ball. This old thing? This the Artifacts relevant almost 15 years after own. The whole thing will be filmed for an is my tux, no biggie. I’m just down here at the their split. Lyrically, it’s a departure from the upcoming “Back On the Scene” video, which graffiti wall in my tuxedo walking around on narrative lines and political themes of both the is also slated to include some tongue-in-cheek the train tracks.’”

Artifacts and Foul Mouth Jerk, but hey, some- shots of the three cruising around Asheville in So if you happen to see some rappers hangtimes you’ve gotta boast. a limo. ing out the sunroof of a limo downtown this “It’s a rappity rap song,” says Jerk unapolo- “It’s almost a parody of rap videos,” Jerk weekend, don’t worry. You’re not hallucinatgetically. “It doesn’t have a real subject matter explains. “The general vibe is that we’re ing. It’s just Asheville’s most original MC, Foul other than, ‘We’re awesome, and we’re back! going to be fancy men in our tuxedos, driving Mouth Jerk. X You missed us, you’re f--king welcome!’” around in a limousine to really shitty redneck And if one track isn’t enough to satisfy bars, maybe a fishing hole and the graffiti wall Dane Smith can be reached at dsmith@ your appetite for new Artifacts, Jerk’s got that down by the tracks. Everything will be very mountainx.com. covered too. This weekend, Tame One and El straight faced, like, ‘Yeah, this what we do.

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arts

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Flat-footing and fist-pumping

Sanctum Sully’s unconventional take on bluegrass

by Alli Marshall Even with their acoustic instruments (banjo, mandolin, guitars and a standup bass) and distinctly mountain sound, local bluegrass act Sanctum Sully feels right at home opening for jam/funk band Kung Fu Dynamite.

“People are a lot more open minded around here,” bassist Matt Blue points out. “It’s a big melting pot.”

“That was an interesting show,” vocalist and mandolin player Jay Franck says. “People were flat-footing one minute and fist-pumping the next.”

And: “We’re friends with the saxophone player,” Franck says. “He’d always been wanting us to play a show with them. We have mutual friends, so the crowd was into bluegrass and rock. That seems standard for Asheville.”

Both musicians agree that the local bluegrass scene — with offerings like Shindig on the Green and successful acts like Steep Canyon Rangers to its credit — is strong in Asheville.

Then again, though Sanctum Sully goes to see bluegrass performed, the band doesn’t share stages with many of the players.

“We’re not traditional,” Blue explains. “We’ll do a Doors tune, then do a Phish tune, then do a Bill Monroe tune. Then jump back into our own stuff.”

Franck, Blue, and guitarists Win Webster and Matt Mommsen all write Sanctum Sully originals. Each writer’s style reflects his respective

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“Before I got together with these guys, I played bluegrass with my family, and still do,” says Franck. “That was a casual thing. Dad always wanted us to play bluegrass. I used to hate it, but grew to like it.”

Blue taught himself to play banjo from videos, and later bass after “getting tired of being left out” at jam sessions, though he says that bluegrass wasn’t something he was interested in until he was about 17. Webster was in a Phish cover band in high school, Franck was in an indie-rock band and, according to the mandolin

Their grass is blue(ish): Asheville’s Sanctum Sully sounds “a little different than Tony Rice.” photo by briana brough photography

player, “Matt Mommsen was always kind of a blues guitar shredder. I think that comes out in his playing in our band, which makes us sound a little different than Tony Rice or whatever.”

The band started by chance: “I ran into Matt Mommsen at Jack of the Wood one night,” says Franck. “I hadn’t seen him in seven years. We got drunk that night and were like, ‘We gotta start playing music again.’ We all come from different backgrounds but we all gravitated toward bluegrass.”

A couple jam sessions a week (“because it was something to do besides watch TV”) led to an open mic night (“before we were ready to do that at all”). Blue, who had lost his job in Michigan, saw the Craigslist ad where Sanctum Sully was looking for a bass player. The band’s name, by the way, was a suggestion from Franck’s girlfriend who found the old-timey reference to corn liquor in a book of Southern colloquialisms.

If at first Sanctum Sully was just a whim, the band is now a polished act. Well, as polished as a group of guys who maintain a certain unpredictable, rough-around-the-edges charm can get. This year they played Martinsville’s Rooster Walk Festival and then, a month later, appeared as finalists in the WNC Magazine-sponsored Last Band Standing competition. The four top fanvoted groups played a showcase at the Orange Peel where the winner — selected by a panel of judges, an online poll and audience response — landed the Bele Chere Festival opening slot.

Sanctum Sully didn’t win but, according to Franck, “I think we got to do the fun part of the deal.”

“We had great response from people who never heard us before,” he adds. “It was a lot of fun getting to play up there. The sound was fantastic.” Another success: The release of Sanctum Sully’s debut, nine-track album, Crooked-Eyed Toad. But even on the eve of the CD-release party for that record, Frank is already thinking ahead.

“My plan is to record again this winter and try to learn from what we did last time. We’re still writing new songs and I feel like they keep getting better.”

Most of all, says Blue, the plan is just to have fun. X Alli Marshall can be reached at amarshall@ mountainx.com.

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Into the mystic

Spencer Herr at American Folk Art and Framing

“Not You, Not Me, Just Us”: The artist is using human form more prominently in his new series, Working Man’s Mystic.

by Kelly Gold “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do,” Rumi said, and so does the life and art of River Arts District painter Spencer Herr.

Like most folk artists, Herr has had no formal art training, but always knew he wanted to be an artist. He tends to work on pieces of found board, and his color palette is largely dictated by the paint leftover from remodeling jobs. Herr’s work is driven by a passionate need to create, to express love and a desire to come in contact with God, as inspired by the teachings of the Persian philosopher-poet, Rumi.

Herr is premiering a new body of work at American Folk Art & Framing. Gallery owner Betsey-Rose Weiss, who is perhaps Herr’s biggest fan, has run the gallery for seven years, and bought the business three years ago. Herr is the first new artist Weiss opted to represent.

Herr found the gallery at American Folk to be visually appealing and in line with his sensibilities. He presented Weiss with a CD of

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images, one of which was “Keith’s Cow.” She was blown away by the scope of his talent.

“It was an amazing painting,” she says. “It showed me that he was capable of doing what he loved … he is very brave.”

Weiss has helped cultivate Herr’s career as an artist; Herr himself has almost no contact with his patrons, and relies heavily on Weiss to facilitate the sale of his work. Her enthusiasm for the man and his work is almost maternal. And it’s contagious. His paintings are big sellers for American Folk, and Weiss has the enviable problem of trying to keep enough work in stock for clients.

Two of those clients, Chapel Hill collector Adam Jackson and his wife, Susanne, are the gushingly proud owners of three of Spencer Herr’s paintings, including “Keith’s Cow.” Adam, who shyly confesses that he doesn’t feel “qualified” to discuss art, explained that, on three different occasions, he and his wife went into the gallery and immediately found a piece they both loved. The pieces happened to be Herr’s, though they didn’t know that at first glance — each piece was so unique in scale, scope, color and form. They seem to become

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smitten with Herr’s work no matter what the style or story — truly love at first sight.

Regarding the purchasing habits of other art collectors in the region, Weiss notes that most buy what they like — work speaks to them, rather than a famous name. “We’ve discerned our own tastes,” she says. “That’s a good thing … to have an intelligent audience for art.”

An artist’s work is constantly evolving — and Working Man’s Mystic, of which Herr is intensely proud, is no exception. This series shows a notable shift toward employing the human form in his paintings. His earlier work was laden with words and animal forms, but humans are starting to replace text. “I wasn’t confident enough to use human figures before,” Herr says.

Herr’s wife, Kara, was the focus of virtually all of Herr’s earlier work, most often in the

form of maternal animals. Their two young daughters are the paramount influences in his current work. Rather than capturing his girls with staid portraiture, Herr focuses on their fantastical essence, their innocence, not stamping them in a particular time and place.

“Request: Lover’s Surrender,” the narrative starting point, and Herr’s personal favorite piece, features a human atop a horse. Setting the tone for the series, it depicts the dissolution of self, the “fight to let go, to develop a genuine relationship with God.” The informal bookend to the series, “The Last Surrender,” utilizes the same figures, but displays a sense of quietude and contentment — the relationship with God is sealed.

Floating somewhere in the chronology between these two works is “What Will Carry You.” Two static human forms stand backward on a pair of horses that are obviously in motion, a sort of passive action toward the Divine. Herr likens this piece to Rumi’s “Surge like the sea, don’t scatter like the storm”— standing still but being moved.

Perhaps the most engaging painting in the series, “No Me, No You, Just Us” gives Herr’s audience a glimpse of his creative process. “I make paintings knowing I won’t like them,” he says. “I keep re-painting them until I’m happy.”

He often completes a painting and proceeds to cover it entirely with a new work. In the case of “No Me,” a human face remains from layer one, its eye revamped as the eye of a horse in layer two.

Weiss sees this as an interesting way of expressing memory — portals to the past and windows into perception. “I am interested in artwork that, 20 years from now, I [will] still [be] trying to figure out,” she says.

Besides the obvious influences of Rumi and family, Herr takes much inspiration from fellow artists and craftspeople. Studio mate Alicia Chatham constantly challenges him, and offers her own brand of criticism, described as a “positive prodding.”

Another mantra for this working-man’s mystic came from artist Daniel Nivens, as he was leaving Spencer Herr’s studio: “Stay brave.” X Kelly Gold can be reached at kellymgold@ gmail.com.

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by becky upham

Deciding which shows you should see, so you don’t have to The Suspect: The Rocket Boys

The band was formed in West Texas when its members met up while attending Abilene Christian University. Their first studio EP was an immediate success, and a few of the songs were featured on the television shows Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real World . Paste Magazine featured the band’s latest release, 20,000 Ghosts , in its Artist Discovery Series, and writes, “Ghosts ’ rich textures and wellcrafted harmonies meld the tracks together into a cohesive, ebbing whole.”

Can Be Found: Lexington Avenue Brewery, Thursday, August 5.

RIYD (Recommended if You Dig) : Coldplay, Keane, Snowpatrol.

You Should Go If: Creative differences pertaining to your hair caused your last break-up; you’ve passionately defended Chris Martin’s right to name his firstborn after a fruit; you took a personal day to catch up on The Bachelorette ; you’ll never forget your first Facebook de-friending.

The Suspect: Cadillac Sky

ecky Upham co-hosts the B weekly music show, “ Your Mom’s Idea ,” with Lark Rowe every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. on MAIN-FM

The Suspect: The Crystal Method

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They’ve been labeled as America’s answer to the Chemical Brothers, but this dance-based electronic duo out of L.A. have established their own unique identity. Their debut album, Vegas , released in 1997 is now certified platinum, and their single, Keep Hope Alive , has been mixed and remixed dozens of times. Their most recent release, Divided by Night , features collaborations with New Order’s Peter Hook and rapper Matisyahu.

Can Be Found: The Orange Peel, Saturday August 7.

RIYD : The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim.

You Should Go If: You have actually stayed up past midnight within the last year and have at least two friends who can corroborate; when you dance your hair doesn’t move; you are the self-designated “cool person” among your friends; you’ll never forget your first group grope.

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Formed in Texas in 2002, this bluegrass band was one of the more “buzzedabout” groups of this year’s Merlefest. After replacing their former guitarist with David Mayfield (brother of Jessica Lea,) the band hired the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach to record their new album , Letters In the Deep.

Cybergrass calls Cadillac Sky’s live shows “a marvel of emotion and razor-sharp focus,” and Folkwax adds, “…enough rock n’ roll to force their audiences to start dancing in the aisles.”

Can Be Found: The Grey Eagle, Saturday August 7.

RIYD: Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs.

You Should Go If: You enjoy networking with other unemployed people; the Saturday afternoon music on WNCW doesn’t make you want to drive into a tree; your kayak/mountain bike is worth more than your car; you’ll never forget your first rack from 12 Bones.

The Suspect: Justin Moore

Moore has only release one CD to date, but it contained four singles that made it to the Top 40 of the Hot Country Songs chart, including the #1 hit, Small Town U.S.A . Steve Legggett of Allmusic says Moore has “a ready-made image … a good kid from a small town with a rowdy heart of gold who just happened to be able to sing about it.” He’s been showered with attention from People , the Washington Post and Billboard, and he’s toured with Trace Adkins, Hank Williams Jr. and Kenny Chesney.

Can Be Found: The Orange Peel, Tuesday August 10.

RIYD : Trace Adkins, Toby Keith.

You Should Go If: Upon entering a room, you immediately search for something suitable to spit into; you’re still mad at the Dixie Chicks; you don’t care who “crafted” it, you’d sooner shoot your dog than pay $10 for a six pack.

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Imaginary Friends

Artists Julie Armbruster, Tiffany Ownbey and Patty Bilbro (painter, papier-mâché sculptor and ceramist, respectively) celebrate the use of narrative imagery “to evoke curiosity, self-reflection, imagination and emotion, challenging viewers to place themselves in the midst of the story whether dark, humorous or absurd.” The characters, born from the creative depth of these three very different artists, will debut at the Clingman Café in the exhibit Imaginary Friends. Opening reception Friday, August 6, 5-7 p.m. The show is on display through August. clingmancafe.com.

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

After 83 years, it’s likely that the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival has perfected its formula of mountain sounds and clogging steps. Actually, from the year of its inception (1928, when folk historian Bascom Lamar Lunsford gathered area performers to take part in the Asheville Chamber of Commerce’s Rhododendron Festival), the event was a hit. Most of a century later, it’s still going strong. Mountain music and dance performers take to the stage at Diana Wortham Theatre, Thursday, Aug. 5Saturday, Aug. 7. 7 p.m. nightly (a different show each night). $20 adults/ $10 children 12 and under; $54/$24 for three-night package. folkheritage.org.

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Fri. Sept. 5 - Wed. Sept. 15 - Off the Eaten Path with Alan Muskat We will be looking and cooking with our baskets brimming with wild mushrooms!

Sat. Sept. 4, 10 am - 4 pm - Fertility Awareness with Corinna Wood Learn to observe and interpret the primary female fertility signs, for the incorporation of planning or preventing pregnancies.

smartbets Village Art & Craft Fair

The annual Village Art & Craft Fair, held in Biltmore Village on the serene grounds of the All Souls Cathedral, returns for the 38th year with another cat-themed poster (it’s the fair’s trademark) and another roundup of excellent artisans. The Village Art & Craft Fair is, in a way, the antithesis of the recent Bele Chere Art Park. Instead of dodging hectic throngs and heat waves, you can stroll under shade trees in easy style.

Co-sponsored by New Morning Gallery and Bellagio, the much-anticipated fair brings 125 artists from 17 states. Shop for crafts ranging from jewelry and fiber arts, to ceramics and metal work. Says press for the event, “The craft fair is a great opportunity to encounter new artists (15 are first-time exhibitors) and to talk with crafters one-on-one. Most exhibitors are not represented at New Morning Gallery, so visitors are sure to find new treasures along with a few old favorites.” Saturday, Aug. 7 (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 8, noon-6 p.m. biltmorevillage.com/craft_fair.htm.

Jane Bingham New Play Festival

Black Swan Theatre and the Arts Commission of the Cathedral of All Souls are combining forces to bring the Jane Bingham New Play Festival to the All Souls Campus. For two evenings (Thursday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6), actors will perform staged readings (book in hand, minimal movement). Thursday brings debut play, Nothing But an Old World, by UNCA student, poet and writer Michael Ackley. Friday’s offering is In Plato’s Garden by Black Swan director David Brendan Hopes. 6 p.m. nightly. Free admission (donations to the All Souls Arts Commission accepted). allsoulscathedral.org.

The Mumbles

“Speak softly and learn how to change a tire,” is, reportedly, the latest mantra of avant-soul duo The Mumbles who, at last contact with Xpress, were based out of Brooklyn.

But, as of July 1, the oft-touring group decided to settle in New Orleans (well, settle for a full week, before heading back out on summer tour). “Come September, we will be in the Crescent City working on a full length album with local musicians, slated for release on Halogen Records in early 2011,” says the band. They’ll be at MoDaddy’s on Thursday, Aug. 5. Doc Aquatic opens. 9 p.m., $5. themumbles.org.

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where to find the clubs • what is playing • listings for venues throughout Western North Carolina C l u b l a n d r u l es •To qualify for a free listing, a venue must be predominately dedicated to the performing arts. Bookstores and cafés with regular open mics and musical events are also allowed.

•To limit confusion, events must be submitted by the venue owner or a representative of that venue.

•Events must be submitted in written form by e-mail (clubland@mountainx.com), fax, snail mail or hand-delivered to the Clubland Editor Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt at 2 Wall St., Room 209, Asheville, NC 28801.

Events submitted to other staff members are not assured of inclusion in Clubland.

•Clubs must hold at least TWO events per week to qualify for listing space. Any venue that is inactive in Clubland for one month will be removed.

•The Clubland Editor reserves the right to edit or exclude events or venues.

•Deadline is by noon on Monday for that Wednesday’s publication. This is a firm deadline.

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Hello Hugo (experimental, rock) w/ The Critters Boiler Room

Sketch-Prove comedy hosted by Michael Roach

Red Stag Grill

Handlebar

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Sequoyah Prep School (indie, rock) w/ Crowfield & Andy Lehman & the Night Moves Holland’s Grille

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Marc Keller (singer-songwriter)

Shag dance

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Broadway’s

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

‘80s night, 10pm

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Chameleon Soul Food

Spoken word, music & poetry night hosted

by Lyric Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Old-time jam, 6pm Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Front stage: Aaron Woody Wood (soul, pop) —- Back stage: Toy Soldiers (roots, blues, soul) w/ Lyndsay Wojcik Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Soul & jazz jam

Zydeco dance & lessons

Nine Mile

Fairview Tavern

Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae)

Open mic

Olive or Twist

Frankie Bones

Shag & swing dancing w/ DJ Ron Blankenship

Athena’s Club

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)

The Other Guys open mic night

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Back Room

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

Paul Cataldo (Americana, country, roots)

Dinner music w/ Tony Campbell, 7:30pm Open mic, 9pm

Good Stuff

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Open mic

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Tallgary’s College Street Pub

Open mic & jam Club 828

Hip-hop & DJ night Curras Nuevo Cuisine

The Still

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

Open mic w/ BlindLiver

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Bluegrass jam, 8pm

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

Town Pump

Emerald Lounge

Open mic

Dead Nite w/ Phuncle Sam

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

The Free Flow Band (soul, funk) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals) Westville Pub

Frankie Bones

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

Utah Green (roots) Good Stuff

Jammin’ w/ Funky Max

Gene Peyroux & The Snow Monkeys (“extreme Americana”)

Thu., August 5

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Athena’s Club Back Room

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

Live music w/ The Harden Circle Band

Handlebar

DJ night

Open mic

2 Cents (metal) w/ Seasons After & Taking Dawn

Boiler Room

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Leopard Island (indie, rock)

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

“Hits & Shits” w/ Jamie Hepler

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Jack Of The Wood Pub

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Holiday Childress w/ Moses Atwood & Jeremy Indelicato

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Jen Foster 8:30pm Lou Barlow and The Missingmen & Wye Oak 9pm

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Hank Bones Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety) Mela

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Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands (Americana, roots, country) w/ Misisipi Rider

Mark Appleford (acoustic, Americana)

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Al & Woody Wood (bluegrass)

Thursday night bluegrass jam

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Fri., August 6

High Gravity Jazz Trio (jazz, blues, soul)

Athena’s Club

Captured w/ The Hundred Hands

Garage at Biltmore

DJ night

Good Stuff

Back Room

Belly dancing Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

The Mumbles (pop, soul, jazz) w/ Doc Aquatic O’Malley’s On Main

Jam night

Jeremy Wilson w/ Rob Park

Jenny Arch Band (acoustic, folk)

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

The Trainwreks (rock, country, blues) w/ Shane Pruitt Band & Michaela Anne

Acoustic Swing BoBo Gallery

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

DJ Candice B w/ DJ Rsenal & Nigel One

Olive or Twist

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

Live music w/ Randy West Pisgah Brewing Company

Tennessee Hollow (rock, blues, Americana) Purple Onion Cafe

Scoot Pittman Trio (rock, blues) Red Stag Grill

Anne Coombs (jazz, swing) Scandals Nightclub

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Not Quite Dynamite (indie, rock) w/ Albatross Party Craggie Brewing Company

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

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Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

Holland’s Grille

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

Unnamed Suspects (rock) Horizons at Grove Park Inn

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“Exposure” DJ night Temptations Red Room

Emerald Lounge

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm Infusions Lounge

Caribbean Cowboys (tropical, classic rock) Iron Horse Station

Lyndsay Pruett & friends

Foul Mouth Jerk (hip-hop, funk) w/ Topr, Tame One & El Da Sensei (The Artifacts), Project Lotus & DJ Football

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Fairview Tavern

Jon Stickley Trio (jazz, bluegrass)

Aaron LaFalce (piano)

DJ dance party

Jerusalem Garden

Watershed

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Belly dancing w/ live music

Open mic w/ Max Chain

Bluegrass mix

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Back stage: Big Eyes Small Robot w/ Go Devils (punk, psychobilly) & You Dirty Rats

Michael Cody (singer-songwriter)

Memphis Pencils (psychedelic pop)

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Bosco’s Sports Zone

Lobster Trap

Live music by local artists

Cadillac Sky (bluegrass, experimental, rock) w/ Malcolm Holcombe

Shag dance & lessons

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Sanctum Sully (bluegrass) CD release party

Rockabilly Sunday

Olive or Twist

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

Live jazz w/ Jennifer Scott

Handlebar

Orange Peel

Mother’s Finest (70’s funk) w/ The Crunch

Patton Oswalt (comedy)

Highland Brewing Company

Live music w/ Fine Line

Brushfire Stankgrass (acoustic, bluegrass) w/ Silver Machine & Turbo Pro Project, 6:30pm

Pisgah Brewing Company

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Pack’s Tavern

Fred Whisken (jazz pianist)

Steve Summey Band (classic rock)

Red Stag Grill

Iron Horse Station

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)

Mac Comer w/ Burt Elmore (“funky folk”)

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Jack Of The Wood Pub

Comedy open mic Jack Of The Wood Pub

Irish session, 5pm Tom Waits time, late Lobster Trap

Live music by local artists Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Jon Corbin (of Firecracker Jazz Band), 11:30am-2pm Orange Peel

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Jerusalem Garden

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Ironside (metal) w/ Flopchopper, Slow Intentional Damage & Broken Mercey

Belly dancing w/ live music

“Vinyl at the Vault” w/ Chris Ballard

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

Scandals Nightclub

Straightaway Café

Back stage: Hellblinki Sextet (blues, calypso)

Dance party w/ DJ Stratos

Every Mother’s Dream (folk, acoustic)

Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Tallgary’s College Street Pub

Aileen Pearlman (acoustic), 2-5pm

David Dhoop Band (indie)

James Justin & Co. (rock, Americana) w/ Pierce Edens

Temptations Red Room

Nine Mile

Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae)

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

Letters to Abigail, 8-10 pm ‘80s, ‘90s & Today: Dance party w/ DJ D-Day, 10pm-2am

Olive or Twist

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

Orange Peel

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Live music w/ singer-songwriters

The Crystal Method (electronic, rock)

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Town Pump

Pack’s Tavern

Bob Zullo (jazz, guitar), 6:30-10:30pm

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Shane Pruitt Band (jazz, jam)

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WestSound (blues, country, R&B)

42nd Street Jazz Band

Scandals Nightclub Skyland Performing Arts Center

Pam & Don McMahon of Heartspace (acoustic love songs) Stella Blue

Poor Bastard Souls Straightaway Café

FreeGrass Revival (Americana, bluegrass) Switzerland Cafe

Polly Lorien & friends (jazz, rock) Tallgary’s College Street Pub

Contagious (rock) The Hookah Bar

Outrage (house, electronic) Thirsty Monk South

Live blues & folk Vincenzo’s Bistro

Live music w/ Marc Keller

Mark Baumgarner (Americana, bluegrass) w/ Narrow Gauge

Westville Pub

Firestorm Cafe and Books

White Horse

Spitfire Youth open mic (18 & under) Fred’s Parkside Pub & Grill

Menage (indie, rock, soul) The Nanz Brothers w/ Bob Hinkle (bluegrass, folk)

Mark Appleford (acoustic, Americana)

Sun., August 8

French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Athena’s Club

Peggy Ratusz (blues, jazz, soul) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

DJ Justin Allen (electronic world) Good Stuff

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Mon., August 9 Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

Marc Keller & Company (variety)

Tue., August 10 Back Room

Chris Padgett (acoustic guitar) Emerald Lounge

Tuesday Night Funk Jam Feed and Seed

Will Ray’s Mountain Jam Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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

Front stage: Jake Hollifield (blues, ragtime) Lobster Trap

Geoff Weeks (soul, jazz piano) Mo-Daddy’s Bar & Grill

Silver Machine (electronic, psychedelic, rock) Orange Peel

Justin Moore (country) w/ Eric Paslay Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Rock records Temptations Red Room

Open mic w/ Andrea Le The Hookah Bar

“Phat Tuesday” w/ Selector Cleofus Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

DJ night

Blues night

Barley’s Taproom

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Live music w/ The Red Light Trio BoBo Gallery

Open mic w/ Roberto Hess (every other Tuesday alternating w/ Firestorm’s open mic)

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Scullyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 251-8880 Shovelhead Saloon 669-9541 Skyland Performing Arts Center 693-0087 Stella Blue 236-2424 The Still 683-5913 Stockade Brew House 645-1300 Straightaway Cafe 669-8856 Switzerland Cafe 765-5289 Tallgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Street Pub 232-0809 Temptations Red Room 252-0775 Tolliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing Irish Pub 505-2129 TGI Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 277-4080 Town Pump 669-4808 Tressaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Downtown Jazz &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Blues 254-7072 Vanuatu Kava 505-8118 Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro 254-4698 The Watershed 669-0777 Waynesville Waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;n Hole 456-4750 Wedge Brewery 505 2792 Westville Pub 225-9782 White Horse 669-0816 Wild Wing Cafe 253-3066 Xcapades 258-9652

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Marc Keller & Company (variety)

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Marc Keller (singer-songwriter)

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Chameleon Soul Food

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Blues Jam w/ Mars Fariss

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Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dueling Piano Bar

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Open mic Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

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Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Matt Getman (jazz sax) Good Stuff

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

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Soul & jazz jam Nine Mile

Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae) Olive or Twist

Shag & swing dancing w/ DJ Ron Blankenship Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hits & Shitsâ&#x20AC;? w/ Jamie Hepler Red Stag Grill

Robert Thomas (jazz standards, blues) Tallgaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Street Pub

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French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Purple Onion Cafe

Open mic w/ BlindLiver

The Stray Dog Trio (blues, rock)

Diane Durrett (Americana, roots)

Tolliver’s Crossing Irish Pub

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Red Stag Grill

Alex Krug (“triple distilled Americana”)

Anne Coombs (jazz, swing)

Good Stuff

Scandals Nightclub

“Exposure” DJ night

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues

Gene Peyroux & The Snow Monkeys (“extreme Americana”)

Temptations Red Room

The Free Flow Band (soul, funk)

Grey Eagle Music Hall & Tavern

‘80s dance party w/ Spy V

Vincenzo’s Bistro

Thirsty Monk South

Steve Whiddon (piano, vocals)

Stereofidelics (rock, alternative) CD release show w/ Galen Kipar Project & Jacob Johnson

Westville Pub

Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Vanuatu Kava Bar

Bluegrass jam, 8pm Town Pump

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

Lyndsay Pruett & friends Prayers for Atheists (punk) Vincenzo’s Bistro

Aaron LaFalce (piano)

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Athena’s Club

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

DJ night

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Back Room

Bluegrass jam, 7pm

Matt Woods (rock, country, Americana)

Lobster Trap

Beacon Pub

Hank Bones

Evan Swink & the E-Flat Rigs (Americana, country)

Open mic

Mack Kell’s Pub & Grill

Zuma Coffee

Boiler Room

Marc Keller (acoustic, variety)

Thursday night bluegrass jam

Throne of Carrion (metal) w/ Shadow of the Destroyer & Mysteriarch

Mela

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Bosco’s Sports Zone

O’Malley’s On Main

Open mic & jam Club 828

Hip-hop & DJ night

Watershed

Open mic w/ Max Chain Westville Pub

Belly dancing

Athena’s Club

DJ night

Jam night

Back Room

Olive or Twist

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Swing dancing w/ Heather Masterton & The Swing Station Band

Mark Guest (jazz guitar)

Orange Peel

Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar

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

Not a Sparrow (folk, pop, bluegrass) Blue Mountain Pizza Cafe

Acoustic Swing

Here Come the Mummies (funk, soul, R&B) w/ Space Capone

Boiler Room

Pack’s Tavern

Club 828

Elation (ska, reggae)

Emerald Lounge

Ginny McAfee (singer-songwriter)

Papadosio (electronic)

Jazz the Ripper (funk, jazz, fusion)

Pisgah Brewing Company

Craggie Brewing Company

George Porter Jr. & His Runnin Pardners (rock, funk, R&B)

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Lead Foot Viper CD release party Swing dance, 7-10pm Salsa dance, 10pm Emerald Lounge

Floating Action (surf) w/ Old Ceremony Fairview Tavern

DJ dance party Feed and Seed

Conservation Theory (bluegrass) French Broad Brewery Tasting Room

Chomping at the Bit String Band (old-time, bluegrass) French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Doug Spears (folk, roots) Good Stuff

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Bobby Bare Jr. (rock, pop) w/ Dodd Ferrelle & The Tin Foil Stars Grove Park Inn Great Hall

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

Palmetto Drum Presents 1967: The Summer of Love

Live music w/ singer-songwriters

Havana Restaurant

Bobby Sullivan (piano)

Live music

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Nora Jane Struthers (Americana, bluegrass)

Vincenzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro

Jerusalem Garden

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White Horse

Highland Brewing Company

Broomstars (rock, experimental) Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grille

Carolina Rex (rock)

Chris Rosser (folk rock, fusion)

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

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Athenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club

Nine Mile

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

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Ras Berhane (acoustic, reggae)

Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

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Olive or Twist

Iron Horse Station

Shane Pruitt Band (rock, jazz, jam)

42nd Street Jazz Band

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Orange Peel

Jack Of The Wood Pub

Noise in Print (rock) w/ Knives & Daggers

Now You See Them (folk, pop, indie)

Craggie Brewing Company

Jerusalem Garden

Great Big Howdy (Americana)

Belly dancing w/ live music

Curras Nuevo Cuisine

Lexington Ave Brewery (LAB)

The Archrivals (funk, fusion) w/ Matt Williams & the Ocean

Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern

The White Soul Monsters

Greg Olson (folk) Elaineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dueling Piano Bar

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Miracle Vitamins (indie, rock, pop) Olive or Twist

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Abby Road Live (Beatles tribute) Packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern

Marc Keller Duo Purple Onion Cafe

Fred Whisken (jazz pianist) Red Stag Grill

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Dan Zanes & Friends (folk rock), 2pm Night of the Blues feat: Mac Arnold & Plate Full Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Blues, Blonde Blues & WSNB, 8pm

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Ellen Trnka & Marc Yaxley Red Stag Grill

Chris Rhodes (singer-songwriter)

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Feed and Seed

Skyland Performing Arts Center

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Firestorm Cafe and Books

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Josh Carland (singer-songwriter)

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Pierce Edens (folk, rock)

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Peace Jones (rock, fusion) w/ The Dubber

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Thirsty Monk South

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Grove Park Inn Great Hall

Town Pump

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

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Westville Pub

Horizons at Grove Park Inn

Cary Fridley & Down South (country, blues)

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Lajos Pagony (piano), 6-10pm

White Horse

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pickoftheweek Ondine

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The Story: An impoverished Irish fisherman pulls a woman in with his net, and the question arises as to whether she’s real or imaginary, or a mythical sealwoman known as a selkie.

Neil Jordan’s Ondine is an imperfect film, but it’s the kind of imperfect film with staying power. It’s so personal, so obviously the work of its maker and so transparently made without regard for being hip or trendy that it’s also exactly the kind of imperfect film I deeply admire.

It’s actually been several days since I saw the film, and I’m no nearer to being certain how I feel about its much-debated ending. I understand the debate and I admit I wasn’t wholly happy with the movie’s final reel when I watched it, but the more I think about the movie, the more I also tend to think that Jordan’s point couldn’t have been made any other way. Without the ending (which I won’t reveal), how could he suggest that maybe it’s us — the adults — who need fairy tales, and not actually the children to whom we tell those tales? The very fact that I’m still thinking about the ending five days later goes a long way toward suggesting to me that Jordan made the right choice.

Ondine is set and was shot in Castletownbere, Ireland, where Jordan lives (this really is a kind of backyard filmmaking). That probably accounts for the utterly natural feel of his film — not to mention Jordan’s illusion-free love of the place. He knows the town and its people, and he knows the physical beauty that surrounds it, all the while having no romanticized view of life there. At the same time, neither does Jordan seem to feel superior to Castletownbere, nor does he reduce everyone there to stereotypes. This may be a modern-day fable, but Jordan realizes that it takes place in a world that — no matter how remote — has become hard on fables, thanks to the savviness that’s come along with mass communication, especially where young people are concerned.

Colin Farrell (in serious-actor mode) stars as the down-and-almost-out fisherman Syracuse (a name the locals have corrupted into “Circus”), a man with a none-too-forgiving ex-wife (Dervla

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Get Him to the Greek (R) 10:00 Shrek Forever After (PG) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00

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The Lowdown: Gentle fantasy and modernity collide in Neil Jordan’s new film — one of the real pleasures of the summer movie season here.

Winter’s Bone (R) 11:20, 1:45, 4:05, 7:35, 9:55 (Sofa Cinema)

Carmike Cinema 10 (298-4452)

Director: Neil Jordan Players: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Curran, Stephen Rea Romantic Drama

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Alicja Bachelda and Colin Farrell in Neil Jordan’s remarkable modern day rethinking of myth for adults, Ondine.

Kirwan) and a precocious daughter, Annie (newcomer Alison Barry), who suffers from kidney failure and requires dialysis treatments.

Syracuse has his own personal demons, too — mostly revolving around his loneliness and his status as a recovering alcoholic (both themes are hardly unknown in Jordan films).

Things change suddenly, however, when this fisherman’s usually empty net pulls in a woman (Alicja Bachleda), who grudgingly tells him he can call her Ondine. Syracuse isn’t sure what she is, or even if she’s real. Indeed, he suspects she can’t be real and works her into a fairy tale for Annie, who promptly decides that this “character” (whom Annie does suspect is real) must be a selkie, a mythical seal creature that can shed its seal skin and become human.

Not only does this strange woman affect Syracuse’s loneliness, but she also has bearing on his luck. Suddenly, his lobster traps are inhabited and his nets are full of fish — even fish that ought not to be there. Syracuse can’t explain any of this, but it seems that Ondine’s song — sung in a language he can’t understand, and which Annie takes to mean the woman must be a selkie — draws the fish into his nets. Since Syracuse has no friends, the only person he can think to tell all of this to is the local priest (the inevitable Stephen Rea), who takes a dim view of it, especially Syracuse’s admission of shoplifting women’s undergarments (“I don’t like it at all”). But then the priest is also not very keen on Syracuse’s using the confessional just because he needs a confidant he can trust.

The film then follows Ondine’s relationships with Syracuse and Annie, and we sense that Ondine is probably thankful for Annie’s knowing ways, in contrast to those of her rather naive parent (“This town is what’s called sartorially challenged,” opines Annie at one point). In this regard, Jordan’s movie is dead on the mark.

However, there’s then the plot to consider, with

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its mysterious man hovering around the edge of the scenes; whether that part of the film is successful is more open to question. That said, the further I get from Ondine, the more I’m inclined to think the plot works.

I’m also beginning to think that the film’s final scenes actually enhance its misty poetry and gentle fantasy, rather than damage them.

It may take a few more viewings to be sure, but I believe I can bear up under that, since I also believe Ondine is worth it. Rated PG-13 for some violence, sensuality and brief strong language. reviewed by Ken Hanke Opens Friday at the Carolina Asheville Cinema 14

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Director: Brad Peyton Players: (Voices) James Marsden, Nick Nolte, Christina Applegate, Katt Williams, Bette Midler Family Talking Animal Action

Rated PG

The Story: A group of secret agent dogs and cats must team up to save humanity from an evil feline mastermind.

The Lowdown: A pointless sequel to a forgotten film that’s harmless yet excruciatingly corny.

On the scale of superfluity, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore is king of the scrap heap.

There are a lot of dumb, pointless movies out there, but this one might just out-stupid them all. Not only is what we have here a bad movie, but a sequel to another bad movie that was, granted, a modest success about nine years ago, but which has largely been forgotten today. And if that’s not enough, we have a movie here that’s yet another jaunt into the subgenre of talkinganimal flicks. This last part’s the kicker, since

Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40 Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) 12:00, 1:20, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 7:35, 9:00, 10:00 Grown Ups (PG-13) 1:10, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 Inception (PG-13) 12:20, 1:35, 3:40, 4:40, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50, 10:45 (Fri-Sat only) The Other Guys (PG-13) 11:45, 12:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:30, 5:30, 7:00, 8:00, 9:30, 10:30 (Fri-Sat only) Predators (R) 5:20, 10:20 (Fri-Sat only) The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (PG) 12:10, 2:50, 7:50 Strawberry Shortcake: Glamberry Ball (G) 11:55 (Sat, Sun only) Toy Story 3 in 2D (G) 150, 4:10, 6:25, 8:50 n Carolina Asheville Cinema 14 (274-9500)

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D (PG) 11:25, 1:35, 3:55, 7:10, 9:20 Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) 11:45, 2:15, 4:55, 7:15, 9:45 (Sofa Cinema) Cyrus (R) 12:00, 2:30, 4:50, 7:40, 10:00 Despicable Me 2D (PG) 11:35. 1:55, 4:10, 7:20, 9:40 (Sofa Cinema) Dinner for Schmucks (PG-13) 11:30, 2:10, 4:45, 7:35, 10:15 (Sofa Cinema) I Am Love (R) 11:50, 3:15, 7:45, 10:25 Inception (PG-13) 11:25, 3:00, 7:00, 10:05 The Kids Are All Right (R) 11:45, 2:15, 4:50, 7:55, 10:25 Ondine (PG-13) 11:40, 2:20, 4:45, 7:25, 10:00 The Other Guys (PG-13) 11:55, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 10:05 Salt (PG-13) 12:05, 2:35, 5:00, 7:50, 10:10 Solitary Man (R) 12:10, 2:25, 4:35, 7:55, 10:15 Step Up 3D (PG) 11:35, 2:00, 4:25, 7:05, 9:25

Cinebarre (665-7776) Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13) 10:40 (no 10:40 show MonThu), 1:10, 4:10, 7:20, 9:50 Despicable Me (PG) 10:35 (no 10:35 show MonThu), 1:15, 4:00, 7:10, 9:35 The Other Guys (PG-13) 10:45 (no 10:45 show MonThu), 1:30. 4:30, 7:30, 10:05 Inception (PG-13) 12:30, 3:50, 7:15, 10:35 Salt (PG-13) 10:50 (no 10:50 show MonThu), 1:20, 4:30, 7:10, 9:55 n Co-ed Cinema Brevard (883-2200)

Inception (PG-13) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat only 10:00 n Epic of Hendersonville (693-1146)

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The Kids Are All Right (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, Late show Fri-Sat only 9:40 Wanderlost (NR) 9:45 Fri-Sat only Aug 6-7 Winter’s Bone (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20

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The Girl Who Played with Fire (R) 1:00, 4:15, 7:30 n Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 (684-1298) n United Artists Beaucatcher (298-1234)

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D (PG) 12:40, 2:50, 5:00, 7:30, 9:40 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 2D (PG) 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 8:00, 10:10 Despicable Me 3D (PG) 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:40, 10:00 The Last Airbender 2D (PG) 4:30, 9:45 Ramona and Beezus (G) 12:35, 3:00, 5:25, 7:50, 10:15 Salt (PG-13) 1:30, 4:00, 7:10, 9:50 Step Up 3D (PG-13) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 9:55 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG-13) 1:00, 7:00

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Charlie St. Cloud JJJ

Director: Burr Steers (17 Again) Players: Zac Efron, Charlie Trahan, Amanda Crew, Augustus Prew, Donal Logue, Ray Liotta, Kim Basinger Mystical Flapdoodle Rated PG-13

The Story: A young man gives up his real life to spend quality time with the ghost of his brother.

The Lowdown: A star vehicle that does its star — Zac Efron — no favors by trapping him in a nonsensical story that lacks characterization and depth.

Much like its star, Charlie St. Cloud is just a little bit too pretty for comfort.

The film’s poster says it all: “Isn’t Zac Efron just too dreamy for words?” In fact, the whole movie plays out like the bastard child of a Tiger Beat photo spread and one of Hallmark’s drippier greeting cards. That’s really too bad, too, because Efron proved himself a truly capable actor and a genuinely appealing personality in Richard Linklater’s Me and Orson Welles (2009).

Of course, almost no one saw that movie — but then, very few folks seem to be beating a path to the golden-hued hooey that is Charlie St. Cloud either.

If you’ve been subjected to the trailer, you already know that the film is all about guiltridden Charlie St. Cloud (Efron), who survives a car crash (or in more religio-mystical terms,

lookhere Don’t miss out on Cranky Hanke’s online-only weekly columns “Screening Room” and “Weekly Reeler,” plus extended reviews of special showings, the “Elitist Bastards Go to the Movies” podcast, as well as an archive of past Xpress movie reviews — all at mountainx. com/movies. is given “a second chance”) that kills his little brother, Sam (young Charlie Trahan, who distractingly looks like he’ll grow up to be Steve Zahn).

Charlie has made a promise to his brother’s ghost: He will meet Sam every day “at sunset cannon” and teach Sam how to play baseball.

(I suppose if vampires can play baseball — and Twilight has assured us this is so — then so can regular old dead kids.) “Sunset cannon,” you see, is this cannon that’s fired every evening in the little New England town (played by Vancouver, of course) where the action takes place. The setting is all kinds of quaint and picturesque, but more importantly, it allows large chunks of the film to be bathed in the soft, luminous haze of golden sunsets.

Now, since a guy communing with the spirit of his dead brother by showing the kid how to field grounders isn’t exactly compelling drama, the film arranges it so that Charlie — who takes the job of caretaker at the local cemetery — sees all kinds of other dead people as well. (Think of it as 1994’s Cemetery Man minus the zombies.)

The movie then adds a nice conflict in the person of Tess Carroll (Amanda Crews), a former sailing competitor of Charlie’s who is about to embark on a solo around-the-world voyage.

Tess is attracted to him (or else maybe she just wants beauty tips), and he’s attracted to her. Of course, Charlie can’t move forward in a relationship with her and still continue his ethereal escapades with Sam. But wait, there’s more! I won’t say what the more is, but it’s likely not very hard to figure out, given the dead-people angle.

The thing is, I have nothing against romantic fantasies, as such. I rank Mitchell Leisen’s Death Takes a Holiday (1934) and William Dieterle’s Portrait of Jennie (1948) pretty high on my list of personal favorite movies. I can even accept a certain amount of religio-mystical blather — John M. Stahl’s 1935 film of Lloyd C. Douglas’ spiritual soaper Magnificent Obsession, for instance.

But these are films with a certain weightiness of purpose, and they also have a degree of characterization. With Charlie St. Cloud, all we get are ridiculous contrivances and underwhelming plot twists.

I’ll concede that Charlie is slick and glossy, but it also feels too shallow and phony to make me care what happens to the characters who wander through it. That’s the real killer for this kind of assault on the tear-ducts. Rated PG-13 for language including some sexual references, an intense accident scene and some sensuality. reviewed by Ken Hanke

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I can’t think of a generally more nauseating idea this side of attaching the Wayans Brothers’ name to a movie.

The general conceit of this whole mess is that not only can cats and dogs actually talk (they just keep it hidden from humans for some reason), but they’re fighting some sort of secret war. In the case of this film, however, cats and dogs are forced to team up to stop the evil Kitty Galore (voiced by Bette Midler).

And with that, you pretty much get the gist of the film, since, at a thankfully short 82 minutes, things don’t have to chance to get too complicated. The movie is made up of pop-culture references, mostly being a bestial take on James Bond films. The use of Roger Moore as a cat going by the name of Lazenby is curious, but none of it is terribly clever. When the movie isn’t referencing spy movies, it’s running the usual gamut of lazy send-ups of cultural touchstones, from the nearly two-decades-old The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to an odd — and somewhat obscure — reference to Tim Burton’s Batman (1989).

All of this fluctuates from the strange to the just plain dull, with nary a good idea to be had in the whole jumble, punctuated by every awful animal-related pun, joke or gag imaginable, right down to butt-sniffing dogs. By the time we get to Katt Williams (First Sunday) as a pigeon doing a modern day variation on the old Stepin Fetchit routine, it’s simply another bad idea in a film that’s a veritable catalog of bad ideas. Rated PG for animal action and humor. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande, United Artists Beaucatcher Cinema 7

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nowplaying Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore J

(Voices) James Marsden, Nick Nolte, Christina Applegate, Katt Williams, Bette Midler Family Talking Animal Action A group of secret agent dogs and cats must team up to save humanity from an evil feline mastermind. A pointless sequel to a forgotten film that’s harmless yet excruciatingly corny. Rated PG

Charlie St. Cloud JJJ

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Zac Efron, Charlie Trahan, Amanda Crew, Augustus Prew, Donal Logue, Ray Liotta, Kim Basinger Mystical Flapdoodle A young man gives up his real life to spend quality time with the ghost of his brother.

A star vehicle that does its star — Zac Efron — no favors by trapping him in a nonsensical story that lacks characterization and depth. Rated PG-13

Cyrus JJ

John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh Mumblecore Rom-Com A middle-aged man finds his burgeoning romance with an attractive woman undermined by her overly attached grown son. It’s the mumblecore mind-set applied to a somewhat different story and with better actors than usual, but the result is still reels and reels of not very interesting talk adrift in crude cinematic style.

Rated R

Despicable Me JJJJ

(Voices) Stevel Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Julie Andrews Animated Sci-Fi/Comedy With Heartstring Tugging An aging master criminal tries to regain his criminal cred by stealing the moon with the aid of three orphan girls. Painless, but largely uninspired family fare, with a few fine moments and some good voice casting.

Rated PG

Dinner for Schmucks JJJJ

Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jermaine Clement, Stephanie Szostak Farce A ladder-climbing businessman must find an idiot to bring to his boss’ dinner, where each guest brings some buffoon, with a prize going to the dumbest one. An occasionally funny

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farce that works due to a good-natured heart at its center. Rated PG-13

Inception JJJJJ

Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Marion Cotillard Sci-Fi/Thriller Art-House Style A man whose job is to steal information from people’s dreams is charged with the task of instead using those dreams to implant an idea. Dazzling, complex and with a surprisingly strong (especially considering the filmmaker) emotional core, Inception not only lives up to the hype, it largely surpasses it.

Rated PG-13

I Am Love JJJJJ

Tilda Swinton, Flavio Parenti, Edoardo Gabbriellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Pippo Delbono, Marisa Berenson Drama A middle-aged woman finds herself when she falls in love with her son’s best friend. A daringly honest, yet breathlessly and unabashedly operatic film that will not be to everyone’s taste, but will dazzle and thrill viewers who are open to the experience it offers. Rated R

The Kids Are All Right JJJJJ

Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson, Yaya DaCosta Comedy Drama The children of a middle-aged lesbian couple decide to incorporate the sperm donor who fathered them into the family. A beautifully written and acted film that’s very nearly as good as all the raves suggest.

Rated R

Knight and Day JJJ

Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis, Paul Dano, Jordi Mollà Action/Romantic Comedy A woman’s life is turned upside down when she becomes involved with a secret agent on the run from his own people. An occasionally pleasant action/comedy that expects too much from its stars without giving them a whole lot to work with.

Rated PG-13

The Last Airbender JJ

Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub Fantasy/Adventure In a mystical realm,

a young superpowered boy is the only hope of stopping an evil nation’s plot to rule the world. Generally amateurish and consistently dull, the movie is far from good, but—even considering the Shyamalan pedigree—isn’t quite as awful as its reputation. Rated PG

Ondine JJJJJ

Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Curran, Stephen Rea Romantic Drama An impoverished Irish fisherman pulls a woman in with his net, and the question arises as to whether she’s real or imaginary, or a mythical seal-woman known as a selkie. Gentle fantasy and modernity collide in Neil Jordan’s new film — one of the real pleasures of the summer movie season here. Rated PG-13

Predators JJJJ

Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Laurence Fishburne, Walton Goggins Sci-Fi/Action A group of soldiers and killers find themselves suddenly transported to a distant planet, where they’re hunted by savage aliens. An above-average popcorn actioner that’s brought down by predictability and a penchant for an old-hat approach to jump-starting a tired franchise. Rated R

Ramona and Beezus JJJ

Joey King, Selena Gomez, John Corbett, Bridget Moynahan, Ginnifer Goodwin Family Comedy A young girl with an overactive imagination must deal with family problems and growing up.

Pleasant enough family entertainment that is none too exciting and simply goes on too long. Rated G

Salt JJJJ

Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Daniel Olbrychski, August Diehl Action/Thriller A CIA agent is accused of being a Russian spy and goes on the run. This may be the silliest movie you’ll see this year, but it is entertaining. Rated PG-13

Solitary Man JJJJJ

Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon, Danny DeVito, Mary-Louise Parker, Jenna Fischer, Jesse Eisenberg Drama A look into the life of an ego-

driven, disgraced businessman as he tries to rebuild his life, making every mistake he can in the process. A wholly absorbing character study with an unlikely—and generally unlikable—protagonist, who becomes fascinating due to skillful writing and a powerful performance. Rated R

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice JJJ

Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, Toby Kebbell Fantasy/Adventure A college student finds out he is the heir to Merlin the Magician and must train under an ages-old sorcerer in order to fend off a resurrected Morgan le Fay. An entertaining enough summer flick that’s simply too disposable to be memorable. Rated PG

Toy Story 3 JJJJ

(Voices) Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty, Micheal Keaton Animated Adventure Pixar’s group of rag-tag animated toys returns, and this time they must escape from an oppressive daycare center before their owner runs off to college. Above-average family entertainment—and exactly what you expect from a Toy Story film—but a bit underwhelming after Pixar’s latest output. Rated G

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse JJ

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Bryce Dallas Howard, Billy Burke, Dakota Fanning Tween Horror More teen romance angst while our heroine waffles between eternity with a vampire and paper-training a werewolf. It’s not really any better than the first two movies, but it’s funnier. Rated PG-13

Winter’s Bone JJJJJ

Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Kevin Breznahan, Dale Dickey, Garret Dillahunt, Sheryl Lee Mystery/Drama A 17-year-old girl must find her bail-jumping father or lose her home. Unrelenting in its picture of poverty, but compelling in its storytelling and its ability to find humanity where you don’t expect it, Winter’s Bone is remarkable. Rated R

Playing at Carmike Cinema 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Cinebarre, Cinebarre, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande

Dinner for Schmucks JJJJ

Director: Jay Roach (Meet the Fockers) Players: Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Jermaine Clement, Stephanie Szostak Farce Rated PG-13

The Story: A ladder-climbing businessman must find an idiot to bring to his boss’ dinner, where each guest brings some buffoon, with a prize going to the dumbest one.

The Lowdown: An occasionally funny farce that works due to a good-natured heart at its center.

Having never had the opportunity to see Francis Veber’s 1998 film The Dinner Game, or Le diner de cons, I can’t truly say how its brand new American remake, Jay Roach’s Dinner for Schmucks, compares. The simple assumption, of course, is that this version is dumbed down for American consumption and another lazy idea undertaken to make an easy buck. Examining the film on its own merits shows something else entirely. If Dinner for Schmucks is simply a lethargic cash grab, it’s a surprisingly entertaining — though flawed — one.

The film is the latest in a style of comedy that can best be described as the idiot farce, where some rube runs roughshod in a flurry of slap-

stick over the lives of everyone around them.

Unfortunately, these comedies seem only to ever reach the heights of a Mr. Bean episode, while more often than not skulking around the level of a Dumb and Dumber. Here, we get a film that’s a bit better than the usual offering for a few reasons.

The plot revolves around two men. The first is Tim (Paul Rudd), a suit at an equity firm who’s fighting desperately for a promotion. The second is Barry (Steve Carrell), an odd, nerdy man whose main passion in life is recreating famous works of art with home taxidermied mice he’s found dead in the street. The two men meet just after Tim’s boss (Bruce Greenwood, Star Trek) has invited him to a dinner party, where each guest brings some fool, with the biggest idiot in attendance winning a trophy. When Tim sort of meets cute with Barry, by accidentally hitting him with his Porsche, he realizes he has the perfect dinner guest in the very bizarre Barry.

Once Barry has entered Tim’s life, the film becomes a nonstop parade of Barry simply screwing anything and everything up, from Tim’s relationship with his girlfriend (Stephanie Szostak, The Devil Wears Prada) to simple, general property damage. What works in the movie’s favor — and helps the film be more palatable than the self-centered antics of a Mr. Bean — is the sweethearted nature that’s buried beneath everything. Barry’s disaster-prone disposition is born out of his desire to help out Tim as a friend, but this stems from the Barry’s general loneliness. Where he’s coming from is the relatable

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Director: Jayne Loader, Kevin Rafferty, Pierce Rafferty Players: (Archival footage) Paul Tibbets, Harry S. Truman W.H.P. Brady, Lloyd Bentsen, Dwight D. Eisenhower Documentary Rated NR By editing together â&#x20AC;&#x201D; without comment apart from the music and the juxtaposition of the clips â&#x20AC;&#x201D; vintage newsreels, public service films, army training films, instructional films and TV footage, the makers of The Atomic Cafe (1982) crafted one of the most trenchant, bitter and horrific looks at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;atomicâ&#x20AC;? and Cold War era. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably even more disturbing if you lived through any part of the Cold War (I mean the real one, not the revived one). But whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most disturbing is the tendency viewers have to feel superior to the shameless propaganda and outright lies we were being fed. It seems so quaint and so transparent, but if you ask yourself honestly how different things are now, the answer is apt to be troubling. reviewed by Ken Hanke Classic Cinema From Around the World will present The Atomic Cafe at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Courtyard Gallery at their new location, 109 Roberts St in the Phil Mechanic Building, River Arts District, one floor down. Info: 273-3332.

The Charge of the Light Brigade JJJJJ

Director: Tony Richardson Players: Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Harry Andrews, Jill Bennett, David Hemmings

Stylized Anti-War Drama Rated PG-13 Viewers expecting the traditional heroics of the 1936 Errol Flynn picture are in for a shock with Tony Richardsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Charge of Light Brigade (1968). Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little in the ways of heroics here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mostly victims and fools. What we have is Richardson at his most counterculture â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not to mention his most confrontational. (And anyone who knows Richardsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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The Loved One (1965), knows that Richardson wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one to leave any sacred cow unskinned.)

Of course, The Charge is an anti-war film (when the movie was released, the U.S. was deep into Vietnam and the point was not lost on viewers) and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bold one â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one that gets to the whole issue of the disconnect between those in charge and those actually doing the fighting. If Richardson wanted to anger a lot of the viewing public, he succeeded with a vengeance here. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Hendersonville Film Society will show The Charge of the Light Brigade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, in the Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community (behind Epic Cinemas), 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville.

Night of the Demon (Curse of the Demon) JJJJJ

Director: Jacques Tourneur (Cat People) Players: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Athene Seyler, Maurice Denham Horror Rated NR Jacques Tourneurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night of the Demon (1957) was originally released in the U.S. with 12 minutes hacked out of it and retitled Curse of the Demon (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Curseâ&#x20AC;? was apparently felt to be scarier) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and even in that bastardized form it was a great horror picture. In its complete form â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is what we have here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better still. Based â&#x20AC;&#x201D; pretty loosely â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on M.R. Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; story â&#x20AC;&#x153;Casting the Runes,â&#x20AC;? the film is about the evil Dr. Karswell (Niall MacGinnis), the leader of a Satanist group, who attempts to prevent an investigation into his activities by summoning a demon from hell to come after paranormal debunker Dr. John Holden (Dana Andrews).

As a horror film, there may never have been a better one. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Thursday Horror Picture Show will screen Night of the Demon Thursday Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of the Carolina Asheville. The showing will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

Short Cuts JJJJJ

Director: Robert Altman Players: Andie McDowell, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Julianne Moore, Matthew Modine, Lily Tomlin Drama Comedy Rated R Fresh from the success of his â&#x20AC;&#x153;comebackâ&#x20AC;? film The Player (1992), Robert Altman tackled what is perhaps the most ambitious film of his career (at 189 minutes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his longest), Short Cuts (1993).

Working with sometime collaborator Frank Barhydt (Health), Altman created a sprawling tapestry of a film from the writings of Raymond Carver. The multiple stories overlap, reveal things about the other stories and occasionally interconnect. The easiest way to think about the film is, I suppose, to consider it the Los Angeles version of Nashville (1975), but that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do full justice to Altmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than that. reviewed by Ken Hanke The Asheville Film Society will screen Short Cuts Tuesday Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge of the Carolina Asheville. The showing will be hosted by Xpress movie critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther.

Wanderlost JJJJ

Director: David Kabler Players: Mitch Rumfelt, Aubrey Adams, Darin Kohler, Imhotep, Rob Hunt Cult Sci-Fi Horror Rated NR Local filmmaker David Kablerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wanderlost is a surprising work in many respects â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially for a do-it-yourself local production. It looks good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a lot of style. It sounds good. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an excellent effort and further evidence of the evolving maturity of local filmmaking. I freely admit that aspects of it are simply not my line of country â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the whole train-hopping fixation baffles me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but the film is exceedingly well done. Anyone interested in the local filmmaking scene â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or simply in do-it-yourself filmmaking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; should make a concerted effort to see it. reviewed by Ken Hanke Wanderlost plays on Fri-Sat, Aug. 6-7, at 9:45 p.m. only, at the Fine Arts Theatre.

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THE OTHER GUYS

Will Ferrell returns to the realm of the tried and true — at least as far as box office is concerned — with The Other Guys, which is directed by his frequent helmer, Adam McKay (The Step Brothers). And he’s taken Mark Wahlberg, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson along for the ride in this cop-buddy comedy. The only surprise here would be if this is in any way surprising. The only folks who have seen it are the trades — Variety is against it, The Hollywood Reporter is for it — so there’s nothing to go on here beyond one’s penchant — or lack thereof — for Will Ferrell at presumably his most virulent. (PG-13) state of being alone.

It certainly helps that the film is never meanspirited about this. Sure, the film can be a bit loud and frantic at times — and the movie’s throw everything at the wall and see what sticks approach is exhausting when applied to the 114 minute runtime — but there’s nary even a bit of bathroom humor or gay joke to be found. The bottom line is that the film is better more often that it’s bad and while it’s not essential or even spectacular comedic viewing, the fact remains that you could do a lot worse. Rated PG-13 for sequences of crude and sexual content, some partial nudity and language. reviewed by Justin Souther Playing at Carmike Cinema 10, Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Epic of Hendersonville, Regal Biltmore Grande

The Kids Are All Right JJJJJ

Director: Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon) Players: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia Wasikowska, Josh Hutcherson, Yaya DaCosta Comedy Drama Rated R

The Story: The children of a middle-aged lesbian couple decide to incorporate the sperm donor who fathered them into the family.

The Lowdown: A beautifully written and acted film that’s very nearly as good as all the raves suggest.

Lisa Cholodenko The Kids Are All Right is a very good film — though not, I think, quite a great one. And before anyone else asks me: No, the Who song “The Kids Are Alright” is not in this movie (but then again, neither is it in the 1979 Who documentary The Kids Are Alright, and that’s far more perplexing). On the other hand, you do get a bit of Leon Russell and a few servings of David Bowie (blessedly, Ms. Cholodenko appears to be aware that Bowie recorded something other than “Queen Bitch”). You also get a warm, funny, entertaining, slyly subversive

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If ever a series of movies deserved 3D-ification, the Step up movies are that series. Jon Chu (Step Up 2 the Streets) reclaims the director’s chair, but the cast seems to be a mish-mash of newcomers and veterans of the first or second entries. The chances that you’ve heard on any of them are slim in any case. According to the publicity blurb, the characters will find themselves “pitted against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.” Who can dispute it? Certainly no critics can since the only review flying around out there at this writing is from Louise Keller of Urban Cinephile in Australia, and she seems to like most movies. (PG-13)

little movie built around five very solid performances.

Cholodenko has said she didn’t set out to make a political statement with the film — but really, the minute you make a movie with a lesbian or gay couple at the heart of the story and then depict them and their children as being no different than any other family, you’ve made a political statement. And Cholodenko is not so naive that I imagine she is unaware of this. However, she’s done it all so cleverly — by adhering to what is little more than a sitcom structure — that the film becomes truly subversive through making the whole scenario seem so familiar. That, however, comes with a price, because Cholodenko’s sitcom approach also makes the film rarely surprising.

A small price to pay for a subversive act?

Perhaps, but it’s also why the film never quite makes it to the level of great for me.

In case you’re unaware, The Kids Are All Right centers on longtime lesbian couple Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore) and their teenage children Joni (Mia Wasikowska, Alice in Wonderland) and Laser (Josh Hutcherson, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant). They’re a reasonably upscale middle-class family, which is to say they live better than most people you probably know. The kids are the result of artificial insemination - — one child each pregnancy, and both children from the same sperm donor. Into this stable home-life (albeit no more stable than that of any straight family) comes a bit of friction when the kids opt to track down, and then meet, their biological father, Paul (Mark Ruffalo).

First comes the unsettling idea to “the moms” (as their kids refer to them) that the two women are somehow not “enough” for their children.

Then comes the even more disconcerting news that the kids — especially Joni, who wasn’t keen on meeting Paul originally — like him and plan on seeing more of him. Worse yet, it turns out that Jules also likes Paul, and that leads to genuine conflict, which I won’t go into for those who haven’t already read about it.

What makes this whole setup work so well lies in large measure with the performances. There’s

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not a clunker in here, nor is there an indifferent portrayal. All five actors seem to truly inhabit their characters — just don’t let their wholly convincing performances overshadow the film’s writing and direction, since each of the performances is grounded in that, as well as in the honesty of the characters’ shifting jealousies.

One of the film’s great strengths is that it truly has a handle on how jealousy works, and on the innate possessiveness of human beings. Notice, for an isolated example, how Jules is far from pleased when Nic — who initially dislikes Paul — ultimately finds common ground on which to bond with him. The Kids Are All Right is one of those rare movies where not only is it possible to understand the motives and feelings of the characters, but it’s also impossible not to see some aspect of yourself in each of the characters at different times in the proceedings as well. (Just where in the proceedings will likely vary from

person to person, but that’s as it should be.)

The film is billed as a comedy, and that’s not unreasonable, though this is certainly not a comedy of the “laff riot” variety. Instead, it’s a comedy with a streak of sadness in it, and one that asks you to laugh — or at least smile — at your own faults and foibles. That might make it, for some, a slightly uncomfortable sort of comedy. Moreover, there are several incompletely resolved aspects of the film that mightn’t be to everyone’s liking, though they’re also part of what keeps The Kids Are All Right from ultimately falling too far in line with its sitcom structure.

Bottom line is: See it. I don’t think you’ll be the least bit sorry you did. Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some teen drug and alcohol use. reviewed by Ken Hanke Playing at Carolina Asheville Cinema 14, Fine Arts Theatre

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1-2BR, 1BA NORTH • 16 Westall. Close to UNCA, carpet. $525-$665/month.

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2BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 30 Clairmont. Great location, A/C. $635/month. 828-2531517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1-2BR/1-2BA ARDEN, GLEN BEALE, D/W, W/D connections, AC. $545$645/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1.5BA SOUTH • 2 Oakview. D/W, pets okay. $625/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

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

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2BR, 1.5BA SOUTH • 45 Dawnwood. Central heat and A/C, patio. $625/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1.5BR, 1.5BA NORTH • 154 Banard. Close to UNCA, D/W. $635/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA • NORTH 501 Beaverdam, $545, W/D Hookups, Pets Okay, 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

1BA/STUDIO • 85 Merrimon.

Summer Special! All utilities included. $500/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 85 Walnut. Hardwood floors, balcony. $1,250/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA FLETCHER • 6 Pearson. Central A/C and heat. Deck. $515/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 1225 Highland. Elevator, hardwood floors. $475$575/month. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA HENDERSONVILLE • 2010 Laurel Park. Heat included, coin-op laundry. $495/month. 828-693-8069. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 11 Murdock. Great location, porch. $555/month. 828253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA NORTH • 82 Merrimon. Close to downtown. $625/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 1BR, 1BA SOUTH • 30 Allen.

Patio, A/C, heatpump, $565/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA DOWNTOWN • 68 N. French Broad. Hardwood floors, mountain views. $915-$870-$915/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA EAST • 2484 Riceville Rd. Porch, W/D hookups. $625/month. 828263-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA NORTH • 365 Weaverville Highway.

Carport, washer/dryer hookups. $595/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

2BR, 1BA SOUTH • 6 Lakewood. A/C, W/E hookups, $675/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA WEST • 217 Bear Creek. A/C, W/D hookups. $595/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 1BA WEST • 355 Sandhill Rd. Fireplace, W/D connections. $735/month.

828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com 2BR, 2BA NORTH • 265 Charlotte. A/C, dishwasher. $865/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

COME HOME AND RELAX AT THE END OF YOUR DAY Large, sunny 2BR/2BA condo on one level at The Racquet Club with private deck. Large MBR has big walk-in closet.

Just renovated kitchen with new appliances. Spring and summer enjoy pool, tennis, and fitness. Fall and Winter curl up in front of your fireplace. $950/month includes full Racquet Club membership plus water.

Lease, security deposit, credit check an references req. For appt: 253-6800 , Elizabeth Graham.

3 GREAT APARTMENTS! 14 C Dogwood Court: 2BR, 1BA, $575/month. • 82 Macon: 1BR, 1BA, $750/month. • 82 Macon: 2BR, 1BA, $850/month. • Call (828) 255-0032. Castle Keepers Property Management.

LIVE ON THE RIVER! • EAST 2BR, 2BA, all appliances, including WD. • Large closets, storage. Covered parking. • Covered porch.

Open deck. Great views! • Quiet and convenient. • Pets considered. $695/month.

(828) 215-4596 or 779-2736.

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

SOUTH • Forestdale. 2BR, 2BA. D/W, storage. $805/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

A NEW BEGINNING Call (828) 250-0159 and ask about our Rent Specials at Woodridge Apartments! We have 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units with loads of amenities: Dishwasher, WD connections, all appliances. Water, garbage and sewer included in rent. • Pet friendly. • City bus picks up every hour at site. Located at 61 Bingham Road in Asheville. • Section 8 Welcomed! • Handicapped accessible units. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Professionally managed by Partnership Property Management

WEST-ACTON WOODS APTS • 2BR, 2BA, 1100 sq.ft. $775/month. • Upstairs unit 2BR, 2BA, 1400 sq.st. $875/month. Call 253-0758.

Carver Realty.

WEST • 1BR, 1BA. A/C. $550/month. Call 828-2530758. Carver Realty.

CHARMING 1BR VICTORIAN WITH SUNROOM IN MONTFORD Walk to UNCA or Downtown. Curved walls, hardwood floors, and lots of windows give this apt. a sunny, cottage feel. $650/month. Includes hot and cold water. Year’s lease, credit ck, and security deposit req. Cat -possible, sorry - no dogs. For appt to view: 253-6800, Elizabeth Graham.

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Ecological Site Planning & Landscape Design • Excavation & Roads •Water Harvesting/ Management • Stonework • Bridges & Gazebos • Water Features • Renewable Energy Specializing in Bridge & Roadwork P r e c i s i o n @ e a rt h a v e n . o r g

Brandon Greenstein • Paul Caron (828) 664-9127 | 301-7934

Condos/ Townhomes For Rent 2 GREAT CONDOS • EASTWOOD VILLAGE • 1BR, 1BA, South facing, $700/month. • 2BR, 2BA, end unit, $825/month. • Rent includes water/sewer/trash.

• Covered patios, upgraded amenities including garden bath, walk-in closets, and more. • Pet friendly. Year lease. • No smokers. • Credit check. Call (828) 545-7445.

A SPACIOUS 2/BR, 2BA AT ASHEVILLE RACQUET CLUB With private deck, Fireplace, newly renovated kitchen and large closets. Great close-in location near Blue Ridge Pkway. Close to hospitals, shopping, Biltmore. Rent includes full use of Fitness, Pool, and Tennis Club. $950/month includes water.

Lease, security, and credit ck req. 253-6800, Elizabeth Graham BEAUCATCHER MOUNTAIN 5 minutes to downtown Asheville. Great views. 2BR, 2BA. Huge balcony. Fireplace.

Pool. $900/month includes water. Must see!

(828) 279-4337.

BRAND NEW! Beautiful

Glen Rock Apartments Is now accepting applications!

362 Depot Street Spacious 1, 2 & 3 BR Units On three floors Elevators Spacious, space utilizing floor plans All major appliances Easy Maintenance Tile Floors Family Friendly Playground Community Area Security Cameras Trash Compactor For appointments

Call (828) 225-3081 Walk-ins welcome Equal Housing Opportunity Disability Accessible Units Professionally Managed by Partnership Property Management

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BILTMORE COMMONS • WEST ASHEVILLE Spacious corner unit, 2BR, 2BA, great light, designer wall colors, WD, gas fireplace, hardwoods/carpet. • Pool.

Exercise room. Creek view from screened porch. • 1 cat. • $725/month. Deposit.

Lease. References.

(828) 400-3580.

CLOISTERS • EAST ASHEVILLE Available midAugust. 2BR, 2BA. All appliances, WD. Fireplace. • Screened porch. Dining room. Pool, tennis, golf. $750/month, references, year lease. • No pets.

(828) 230-3739.

DOWNTOWN LUXURY CONDO New loft in historic 52 Biltmore Avenue building.

2BR, 2BA. • Gourmet kitchen, oak floors, exposed brick, fireplace, large windows, WD, concrete, granite, stone, stainless upgrades. • Indoor parking.

Best Downtown location; walk to anything! • Reduced!

• $1895/month. • 1 year lease required. (828) 3018033 or (954) 684-1300. phillpen@aol.com KENILWORTH • 3BR, 2BA Townhome. 1500 sq.ft. Ceiling fans, central A/C, 2 heatpumps, gas fireplace, complete kitchen, W/D hookups, crown molding. Reynolds School District. Must see. $1,100/month. 828-6289912 / 828-776-1654.

Homes For Rent

ACROSS FROM TROUT STREAM Marshall/Shelton Laurel, 3BR, 1.5BA. On open 1 acre. $500/month. Call Stacey: (828) 206-0785.

Laurel River Realty.

APPRECIATE OUTDOORS AND WILDLIFE? • 2BR, 1.5BA. Front porch, metal roof, hardwood floors, fireplace, 2car carport, W/D hookup, garden space. Bearwallow Mountain between Edneyville, Fletcher and Gerton, 15 minutes to Hendersonville. Nonsmoking environment. Non-smoking.

Handyman special. $675/month negotiable.

615-491-2495.

15 WATERS ROAD • EAST ASHEVILLE Nice family home, 3BR, 1.5BA, garage, wood floors. • Pets considered. $850/month. Call 255-0032, Castle Keepers.

1ST CALL US! 2, 3 and 4BR homes from $700-2500. • Pet friendly. • Huge selection! (828) 251-9966 Alpha-Real-Estate.com 27 ADAMS STREET • DOWNTOWN 3BR, 2BA. Built 2004. Upstairs/downstairs, open kitchen, hardwood floors. Central air/heat, washer/dryer, dishwasher. • Fenced backyard, wraparound porch. $1095/month.

712-1511. Western Property Management.

3BR, 1.5BA WEST • 183 Brevard. Private yard, hardwood floors. $920/month. 828-253-1517. www.leslieandassoc.com

PART-TIME POSITIONS • Instructors: Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, Chemistry, Biology • Nursing Assistant Program

ALL AREAS - HOUSES FOR RENT. Browse thousands of rental listings with photos and maps. Advertise your rental home for FREE! Visit: http://www.RealRentals.com (AAN CAN) AMAZING! I have always used Mountain Xpress as advertising for our rental house. I’m amazed each time by the number of responses and the caliber of people it attracts. Thanks, John S. You too can get great results! Call 251-1333. Mountain Xpress Classified Marketplace.

BRAND NEW HOME 3BR, 2BA, 1440 sqft, 9’ ceiling, large windows, huge closets, stainless appliances. Stone patio.

• Sorry, no dogs. Exit 21, Woodfin. $1100/month. • Purchase $175,000, with FHA $1060/month.

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CAMELOT 3BR completely updated! New hardwood floors throughout! • Kitchen and baths totally new and fresh! • Great house with large media/recreation room in full basement with large workshop area. • Huge deck overlooking a wooded backyard in the city! $995/month. Call (828) 215-2865 for showings.

SWEET 2 BEDROOM WEST ASHEVILLE HOUSE 2BR, 1BA home in West Asheville. 2 blocks from Haywood. $850/month. 828 423-6888. email: redgirlphoto@ gmail.com for info.

Charming Bungalow

in Oakley. Beautiful trees, gardens. Very private, fenced 3/4 acre. 2BR, 1BA, large kitchen, large living room, fireplace, skylights, hardwood floors, large deck.

Approved pet ok. $850/month. 258-8637.

Vacation Rentals

BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME Absolutely spectacular view!

In mountains outside Asheville. 4BR, 3.5BA, 3,200 sqft. Stone fireplace, spa tubs, gourmet kitchen, cathedral ceilings, huge deck. Long term rent.

(219) 548-8978. ashevilledreamcabin.com

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BEAVERDAM-HOUSE FOR RENT 2BR + small office, 1.5BA, central heat and A/C, 1/2 acre flat yard w/trees and creek, attached garage.

No smokers. Available Sept 1. $1,025/month. Call (828) 281-0555.

DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE • LIVE/WORK Imagine living/working right downtown! • Perfect for: Medical, Attorney, Real estate office/house, w/decks, trees, backyard, quiet, parking. $2200/month. (828) 4060128. www.satva.net

BEST TIME IS NOW! Best time to buy, pay less than rent, 1% rebate from Buyer Agent Commission, see www.BuncombeRealty.com, 301-2021.

MILLS RIVER • Five minutes from airport, beautiful quiet neighborhood, 2300 sq.ft., three bedroom, three bath, large family room, garage, storage, deck, community pool/clubhouse, credit check, no smokers, some pets. $1295/month, one year lease. 828-274-3842 for details.

BLACK MOUNTAIN • Large chalet-style house on private road. 3BR, 2BA. Hardwood floors, lots of storage, double decks. No smoking. $875/month.

828-298-3933.

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NORTH • 3BR, 2.5BA Log cabin, 2500 sqft. Views with privacy. 5 minutes to Marshall, 15 minutes to Weaverville. $995/month.

828-776-5616.

A BEACH HOUSE AT FOLLY 20 minutes from historic downtown Charleston, SC. • The legendary dog-friendly Rosie’s Ocean View and Kudzu’s Cottage, across the street from the beach!Visit www.kudzurose.com or call (404) 617-1146.

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

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A GRAND OPENING Now hiring sharp money motivated $elf-$tarters.

Several positions available.

Valid NC Driver License required. Call MondaySaturday, 10am-7pm.(828) 367-2332.

ATTENTION MASSAGE THERAPISTS New detox clinic, West Asheville, seeks experienced, licensed therapists. Call (828) 290-2470.

and resumes.” Howard Stafford, Owner, Princess Anne Hotel. • Thank you, Howard. Your business can benefit by advertising for your next employee in Mountain Xpress Classifieds.

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INSTALLERS • MinImum 5 years experience. Must have valid NC drivers license and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Call (828) 225-6122 or visit: biltmore.com GOVERNMENT JOBS Earn $12 to $48 / hr. Full Benefits, Paid Training. Health Care, Admin/Clerical, Construction, Law Enforcement, Finance, Public Relations, Park Service & More. 1-800-858-0701 x2011 (AAN CAN)

OPEN YOUR HEART… OPEN YOUR HOME North Carolina MENTOR was established in 1993 to provide community-based care for at-risk youth in the state.

Today, North Carolina MENTOR serves hundreds of at-risk youth in Western North Carolina.

Services include: • Therapeutic foster care • Respite • Intake Assessments • Therapy • Other Services

Together we can make a difference in our community

NC Mentor is looking for foster parents in Western North Carolina. Be a hero in your community and open your home to a child in need. We provide training, 24 hour support, internal respite as needed and a generous stipend.

must provide own tools. Pay DOE. We offer health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick leave.

Wholesale Glass and Mirror • 419 Haywood Road, Asheville.

PRESS OPERATOR POSITION Open in Asheville at a progressive print and mail facility. Only highly motivated individuals who possess winning personalities with planning and problem solving skills need apply. • Professional experience preferred; with excellent communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment.

Must be self motivated; and possess an understanding of prepress technologies. • Full-time position with health, PTO and paid holidays. • Email resume to cindy@mailmanllc.com

Administrative/ Office ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT for 20 hours each week.

Must be detail oriented, well organized and love numbers as well as people. Experience with QuickBooks preferred.

Minimum of high school diploma with preference given to individual having two year degree in accounting field. Send resume and desired salary to Finance Manager, 28 Pisgah View Avenue, Asheville NC 28803.

THE MEDIATION CENTER is hiring a Changing Together Project Associate. See www.mediatebuncombe.org/ openings for application instructions.

Men & Women needed to vacuum and shampoo carpets

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ARTIST • CARPENTER • HANDYMAN Woodworker, 49 SWM, needs affordable garage apartment or other live/work space or really cheap room or space bartered for home repairs or yard space to park my van for sleeping plus kitchen/bath access or a maintenance position for a B&B or other creative situation. Call Shep: 242-3227.

An A-B Tech application is required for consideration.

Applications/info: www.abtech.edu, (828) 254-1921 ext 167 or email hr@abtech.edu. EOE

STONE HOUSE $450.00month + 1/3 util.

Large 2 story home on land watch the stars and still be 8 minutes to downtown.

Peaceful - come and enjoy.

Sorry, no pets.

727-564-2703.

No experience necessary! • (828) 299-3985

Salon/ Spa

Hotel/ Hospitality

LICENSED HAIR STYLISTS 2 stylists with clientele preferred. • Great location: Off Charlotte Street, Asheville. • Plenty parking.

Contact Fredia, 258-9558 or 776-4761.

Illusions Day Spa

ARE YOU A FOOD AND BEVERAGE LEADER? Dining Room Management and Sous Chef Needed. Housing available. For application visit: www.pisgahinn.com 828-235-8228.

Sales/ Marketing

AMERILIFE AND HEALTH WANTS YOU! Join the largest senior financial planning team in the country!

• Training provided • 5-7 quality leads daily • Local market • Monthly bonuses and incentive. 1st year average $40K-80K!!! Call Lindsay Rowe, Lead Recruiting Specialist: (828) 684-1477.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Rainbow Wedding Network seeks online and print media advertisement sales associates. For more information visit RainbowWeddingNetwork.com or employment@ rainbowweddingnetwork.com SALES PROS • Time to get paid what you are worth AND have a life. Call 1-888-700-4916.

Restaurant/ Food EVENING DISHWASHER Part-time. Good pay, great working environment. 2534971. Apply in person: 183 Haywood Street, MondayFriday, 2pm-5pm.

3 Brothers Restaurant.

HOST/ESS • SERVERS Apply in person: 2 Hendersonville Road, Biltmore Station, Asheville. 252-7885. Ichiban Japanese Steak House LINE COOK • PREP COOK For busy sports grill in beautiful downtown Hot Springs. Call (828) 622-0001. Rock Bottom Restaurant.

MOUNTAIN X JAMS! As a growing business that relies on the face put forward by our employees, Mountain Xpress Classifieds is where we turn to find them. The volume of high-quality applicants replying to our ads can be hard to choose from, and it is always worth our investment. Thanks Mountain X! Rebecca and Charlie, owners, Tomato Jam Cafe.

TRUST GENERAL STORE AND CAFE • Now taking applications for experienced, reliable waitstaff with transportation. Call or come by: 828-622-7455. 14535 N. Carolina Highway 209. Hot Springs, NC 28743.

PISGAH INN Now accepting applications for all hotel and food and beverage positions.

Housing available. For application visit: www.pisgahinn.com 828-235-8228.

Medical/ Health Care DIRECT CARE WORKERS NEEDED Direct Care Workers needed to serve people with disabilities. Includes both home and community care. jhally@rhanet.org MEDICAL ASSISTANT Planned Parenthood of Asheville, NC has an opening for a part-time Medical Assistant. Duties include: Preparing patients for exams and assist with completion of patient paperwork, Give injections, Triage patients, Assist Practitioner with patient exams. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Must have an understanding of and commitment to Planned Parenthoods goals and mission. Women’s health experience preferred.

Submit resume to hr@pphsinc.org. EOE www.pphsinc.org

Human Services FIELD INSTRUCTORS Fulltime for year-round schedule.

We are looking for confident, flexible, and enthusiastic leaders to be part of a great team. • Field Instructors work 3-4 day shifts both on campus and on adventure trips. Clean driving record and drug screen mandatory.

• One year commitment vital. • Benefits possible at 3 months including 401k, paid time off, certifications, and job training. Pay is commensurate with industry standards. Stone Mountain School operates under a Special Use permit issued by the US Forest Service in the pristine wilderness of the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. • Email resume to Program Director at jpoore@ stonemountainschool.com stonemountainschool.com

CHILDCARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL TRAINING COORDINATOR • Smart Start of Buncombe County is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Training Coordinator.

Reporting to the Child Care Resource and Referral manager, the Training Coordinator will develop and present training/professional development opportunities for child care providers in Buncombe County. In addition, the Training Coordinator will play a leadership role in the Western Regional Early Childhood Conference as the Program Committee Chair.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development, or other directly related field, or a combination of an Associate’s Degree in ECE or other directly related field and extensive experience in the field. Also required: three years experience as an early childhood trainer or as a child care director or provider with training experience.

Conference planning experience is highly desirable. Competitive salary and benefits. Equal opportunity employer. The full position description may be found on our website: http://www.smartstartbuncombe.org. Submit resume by mail to Smart Start of Buncombe County, 84 Coxe Avenue, Suite 1A, Asheville, NC 28801 or via email to terry@smartstartbuncombe.net, no later than August 13, 2010.

FAMILIES TOGETHER INC. Due to continuous growth in WNC Families Together, Inc is now hiring licensed professionals in Madison, Rutherford, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties. • Qualified candidates will include • LPC’s, LCSW’s, LMFT’s, LCAS’s, PLCSW’s, or LPCA’s. • FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. • www.familiestogether.net • Candidates should email resumes to humanresources@ familiestogether.net

BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY • LOANED EXECUTIVES • Job Description: United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County is seeking energetic and talented individuals to be Loaned Executives for the 2010 annual campaign. • The temporary, full-time positions begin August 23, 2010, and end November 5, 2010. • Loaned Executives serve as United Way ambassadors, helping to convey and achieve vital goals in education, income, and health that benefit the entire community. They assist companies and organizations with planning and implementing fundraising strategies that maximize workplace-giving campaigns. They also monitor, evaluate, and record campaign progress. Being a United Way Loaned Executive is an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader, build relationships with local companies and organizations, and be part of a team that is committed to creating long-lasting community change. • Job Requirements: Self-directed, enthusiastic, and creative Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Persuasive and honest presentation style.

Strong verbal, writing, and phone skills. Positive and flexible with a true team player attitude. Basic math and MS Office computer skills. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently. Loaned executives are hired for an 11 week assignment during the annual United Way campaign; it is essential that applicants be able to commit to the entire assignment. • Bilingual skills are a plus. • To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé that describes your experience in the following areas: Fundraising or sales and public speaking. Teamwork and project/time management. Math and computer skills. • Send your information to info@unitedwayabc.org with the subject line “LE Search.”

Donations from community organizations provide a stipend for each Loaned Executive position. • As temporary employees, Loaned Executives do not receive benefits such as medical, dental, vacation, and sick leave. United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County values diversity and equal opportunity in employment and volunteer service.

MERIDIAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • AVAILABLE POSITIONS Haywood County Therapist Child and Family Services: Must have a Master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Chris Cruise, chris.cruise@ meridianbhs.org Office Support Staff Parttime position. Recovery Education Center: Must be detail oriented and have strong communication and computer skills. Two years of clerical/office experience preferred. Please contact Lisa Phillips, lisa.phillips@meridianbhs.org Therapist Offender Services (Sex Offender and Domestic Violence Treatment Programs): Must have a Master’s degree and be license eligible. Experience preferred. Please contact Diane Paige, diane.paige@ meridianbhs.org Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have mental health degree and two years of experience working with adults with mental illness. Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation preferred. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@ meridianbhs.org RN Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Mason Youell, mason.youell@ meridianbhs.org Macon County Clinician/Recovery Coordinator Part-time position, Recovery Education Center: Must have a Master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Candace Rawlinson, candace.rawlinson@ meridianbhs.org Jackson/Swain/Macon County Clinician/Recovery Coordinator Recovery Education Center: Must have Master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Julie Durham-Defee, julie.durhamdefee@meridianbhs.org Therapist Child and Family Services: Must have a Master’s degree and be license eligible. Please contact Chris Cruise, chris.cruise@ meridianbhs.org Cherokee, Clay, Graham County RN Assertive Community Treatment Team: Must have four years of psychiatric nursing experience. Please contact Patty Bilitzke, patricia.bilitzke@ meridianbhs.org • For further information and to complete an application, visit our website: www.meridianbhs.org

NIGHT COUNSELORS! One survey recently showed that 85% of students with behavior disorders come from single parent homes!

Students all over Western North Carolina are in need of strong, positive role models!

Come join the staff at Eliada Homes in our mission of helping children succeed! We need 2nd and 3rd shift staff to work with our students ages 6-17, all of whom are in need of positive adult figures to help them build life skills and become contributing members of society. Our greatest need is for third shift staff. This can transition to a full-time position with benefits! Staff working at night are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment in which everyone can learn and grow. Bed checks must be done every 7-10 minutes.

Night shift assists with getting students up in the morning and preparing them for their day. Position requires a high school diploma or GED. Must be 18 or older. Mental health and/or experience working third shift hours a plus. If you are interested in helping to make a lasting positive impression in the lives of those you work with, please email in a copy of your resume: eweaver@eliada.org.

FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES OF HENDERSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA has openings for child and adult QMHPs to provide day treatment services, Intensive In Home Services and Community Support Team services to consumers. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with the identified population. Please forward resumes to shearn@fpscorp.com

FAMILIES TOGETHER, INC. Due to continuous growth through WNC, Families Together Inc. is hiring! FTI is a local mental health agency providing child, adult, and family centered services in WNC. FTI provides a positive work environment, flexible hours, room for advancement, health benefits, and an innovative culture. Go to www.familiestogether.net for employment opportunities.

WNC GROUP HOMES FOR AUTISTIC PERSONS • Provides residential services for people with autism and developmental disabilities.

We are currently recruiting for full and part time positions in direct care, as well as a Group Home Manager. Applicants must have HS Diploma or equivalent, and a valid Driver’s License. Find out more by visiting our website: www.wncgrouphomes.org or stop in at 28 Pisgah View Ave in Asheville. 828-274-8368.

WNC Group Homes is proud to be a drug free workplace.

WESTERN HIGHLANDS NETWORK Is recruiting for several clinical positions that require a Master’s Degree in Human Services and NC licensure. Clientele includes consumers with mental health, substance abuse and/or developmental disability issues.

Care Coordinator Work with adult acute inpatient units at Broughton State Hospital and local hospitals to conduct discharge planning and serve as provider liaison. Flexible hours and travel are required.

Call Center Provide telephone screening and triage to assess consumer needs, including urgency/safety concerns, eligibility; provide initial authorizations, and some crisis intervention. This position will work on-sight evenings/overnight during the work week.

Clinical Review Specialist Authorize and review service requests to assure compliance w/State guidelines. Provide technical assistance to providers, conduct pre-authorization UR and provider reviews.

Two years post Master’s experience preferred in MH/DD/SAS NC system.

Salary DOE: $38,068$50,160, Excellent benefits, training opportunities.

Minorities are encouraged to apply. Send NC State application to Western Highlands, HR, 356 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801.

Visit our website: www.westernhighlands.org EOE.

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Caregivers/ Nanny HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE CAREGIVERS: “TO US, IT’S PERSONAL!” Hiring quality non-medical staff to encourage, assist and stimulate our clients.

Companion& personal care services. Application by appointment only. www.homeinstead.com/159

Professional/ Management INSURANCE SALES Bankers Life and Casualty Company.

Bankers Life and Casualty Company is a growing insurance company and needs skilled licensed professionals. Agents are trained in a nationally recognized program and earn an average of $35,000 to $75,000 per year with opportunity to earn bonuses totaling over $30,000 per quarter. Call Brittany at (828) 350-8002 ext 0 or email: brittany.barrett@bankerslife.c omto apply. EOC M/F/H/D. RA 06-019 PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED Mail dispatcher needed to work for us, the job doesn’t entail much. All you have to do is have mail received, record and also send out package or mails to out client. Must be computer literate and must speak English fluently/ For further details on the job send us email on theceooms@aol.com

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Teaching/ Education AFTER SCHOOL COUNSELOR For ArtSpace Charter School. • Part-time, $10/hour. • Qualified applicants must be creative, energetic, dependable and experienced with children, grades K-8. Duties include planning and leading group games/crafts and homework assistance. Applicants must be available 3-6pm, MondayFriday and/or Wednesdays, 12-6pm. • Other schedules will be considered on a substitute basis. • Email resume to: tami.magidson@ artspacecharter.org ATHLETIC COACHES NEEDED Coaches Needed Carolina Day School seeks organized and experienced coaches in the following sports: Middle School Girls Volleyball Varsity Girls and Boys Tennis Middle School Boys Soccer Junior High Field Hockey All coaching positions are stipend positions only and provide no benefits such as health insurance, etc. All successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background check as well as a drug test.Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and deatiled coaching resume outlining their qualifications to shenry@cdschool.org or Carolina Day School Athletic Department, 1345 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Carolina Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state laws which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, and national origin, age (18 or older), sex, religion, disability, marital status, and veteran status. shenry@cdschool.org EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH ASSOCIATE The Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Research Associate to work on a research-to-practice project promoting young children’s early literacy learning. Send vitae, letter of interest, and salary history to tjones@puckett.org.

MATH TEACHER Eliada Homes is in need of a math teacher and a Title I teacher for our year-round day treatment program. Teachers must be licensed or have ability to become licensed in North Carolina. Title I must have experience with English and math, and Math Teacher must be prepared to teach up through Algebra I. Experience in mental health field/special education is preferred. Please email resume to eweaver@eliada.org or fax: 828-210-0361 PART-TIME AFTER SCHOOL GROUP LEADER • The Asheville JCC is seeking energetic, responsible, and dedicated adults to work in our Just Kids After School Enrichment Program.

Applicants should demonstrate ability to plan and implement ageappropriate activities for school-aged children and provide excellent care and supervision. Availability for full day programs during ACS closings also required. Must have high school diploma.

Experience working with school age children and BSAC certification preferred.

Contact Seth Kellam at (828) 253-0701 or email seth@jcc-asheville.org to apply.

TEACHER With energy and some experience and at least NC Child Care Credential Certification or higher education needed for a small class of eight children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Pay depends on experience and education.

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GESTALT THERAPY: AN INTENSIVE TRAINING SERIES Offered by the Appalachian Gestalt Training Institute (AGTI) in partnership with the Gentle Bio-Energetics Institute. • For professionals and nonprofessionals alike. • Enhance your existing therapy practice using Gestalt theory and techniques • Deepen personal growth, emphasizing whole personal awareness. • 8 Saturday sessions: September 2010-May 2011 (60 contact hours).

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Lost Pets A LOST OR FOUND PET? Free service. If you have lost or found a pet in WNC, post your listing here: www.lostpetswnc.org SOMEONE MISSES ME • Missing female Ragdoll Siamese. Missing in W. Asheville, Shelburne Rd. 7/23/10. Pink collar w/I.D. tag and microchip. $100 reward. 828-253-4657 / 828-335-8259.

Pets for Adoption BORDER COLLIE Black and white male, approximately 2 years old. Very friendly. Call (276) 698-4644.

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Lil’lei, 828-275-4931.

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Autos 1969 Z-28 CAMARO LA CAR 1969 Z-28 camaro LA car, Blue, restored, very good condition, v8, 33k miles, 16000USD, mdos2010@aol.com, (919) 647-9649 2007 MAZDA 5 WITH BIKE RACK, ROOF RACK AND TOW HITCH Silver, 53K miles, new brakes, new tires, cargo bin, bike rack for 4 bikes, snow chains.

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Trucks/Vans/SUVs 2004 HONDA CRV in excellent condition. Never been in shop for any mechanical issues. • Great in the mountains. 4 new tires and only 88,000 miles.

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DELUXE MASSAGE TABLE Very high quality. Extra options. Like new. Paid over $700, asking $375.

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