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HART Presents The Broadway Musical Smash Gypsy

ourteen sets, more than a hundred costumes, a full orchestra, and a cast of thirty help make Gypsy one of Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s biggest productions ever. There are Fabout a dozen Broadway musicals that critics will regularly label “the best.” Gypsy, based on the life of legendary Burlesque Queen Gypsy Rose Lee, is one of those. Gypsy opened in 1959 and was the second collaboration between Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins, and Arthur Laurents. Just two years before, along with Leonard Bernstein, they created West Side Story. This time the composer would be Ju- her namesake, became a legend. lie Styne, who had just created the hit Bells In the decades that have followed, the Are Ringing. show has been revived more than any other The team, using Lee’s memoir as a Broadway musical. Angela Landsbury was a guide, focused on the mother figure as the smash in the 1970’s, then Tyne Daly in the center of their story. Momma Rose was 80’s, Bette Midler on TV in the 90’s, Berna- a loving mother, protective as a lioness, dette Peters ten years ago, and last year Patti and absolutely driven to make her daugh- Lupone rocked the great white way. ter a star. For a time she succeeded, and All of the Momma Roses have been “Baby June and her newsboys” played the unique masterful interpretations of what famed Orpheum Circuit in the glory days may be the best role ever written for a of vaudeville for a number of years. But mature actress. For our production we have vaudeville began dying with the competition Lyn Donley as Momma Rose and Laura from sound movies just as Baby June began Gregory as the famed Gypsy. to grow up. Gypsy is based on the book by Arthur Most people would see the writing on Laurents, directed by Steve Lloyd, with the wall and settle down, get a regular job music by Julie Styne, and lyrics by Stephen and live a normal life. Momma Rose dug in Sondheim. Music Director Chuck Taft. her heals and pushed her daughters forward. Sponsored by Med West. For years they struggled on, sinking lower The cast includes Raymond Yarnutoski, into poverty with each season. Sarah Conklin, Ellery Neal, Sean Conklin, June finally bolted and in reality be- Amy Hunt, Madison Garris, John Winfield, came the successful Hollywood actress June Charles Marth , Roger Magendie, Alexia Havoc. Rose Louise, the untalented one, was Grant, Jonathan Milner, Drew Koon, Sean left behind, and Momma’s determination Bruce, Jacob Hunt, Chris Martin, Susan finally pushed the shy young girl into the Rudniak, Alice Harbeson, Amanda Zurena, world of Burlesque. Amaris Catton John Catton, Nat Neal, Louise had always loved to read, and Tierney Cody, Jennifer Fincher, Tabatha her humor and self taught intelligence, Judy, Andrea Cody, Chris Martin, and Zak coupled with a statuesque figure and lady- Shankun. like style, lifted her above her seedy sur- HART’s summer musicals are a special roundings and made her more than a star treat, and this is a huge production. Audi- – she became a legend. ences are encouraged to make reservations. From the beginning, Ethel Merman was to star as Momma Rose. Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, who had each created hits If You HART presents GYPSY a Musical for the star, turned the project down. But Go Fable. Performances July 8, 9, 14, Julie Styne had played pit piano in a Bur- 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29, 30 at 7:30 lesque house when he was thirteen, giving p.m. Sundays, July 10, 17 and 21 at 3 p.m. him just the right background to create a Tickets: $22 for adults; $20 for seniors; great score. student/child $10. Special $5 discount tickets When it opened, Gypsy was overshad- for students for Thursday and Sunday owed by The Sound of Music, and the performances. Box office hours: Monday- biggest hit of the season, Fiorello, which tied Saturday 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 456-6322 for for the Tony Award for best musical. Gypsy reservations. Tickets available at www. ran a little over 700 performances. It doesn’t harttheatre.com. HART, Performing Arts www.jewelsthatdance.com even rank in the top 100 longest running Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St. Broadway shows. But in the end Gypsy, like Waynesville, NC 28786. (AYWOOD3Ts!SHEVILLE .#s s(OURS-ON 3AT

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Part 1 of a 3-Part Discussion interviewed by Dennis Ray Conversations with Charlie Flynn-McIver

harlie Flynn-McIver is the Artistic Director of the North Carolina Stage Company in Asheville. Prior to NCSC, Charlie toured with Judith Light in the National Tour Cof Wit, and was seen at Syracuse Stage, The Hangar Theatre, Theatre Virginia, Vermont Stage Company, Alabama Shakespeare Fes- tival, and in New York at the Melting Pot and the Lincoln Center Institute. Charlie Flynn-McIver, Artistic Director of the North Carolina Stage Company. Rapid River Magazine: How did the concept for NC Stage Company come about, sional theatre.” I asked “Where?” And she and when did you decide you wanted to said, “Asheville.” open a theater? Well, that was it I guess. So it’s a shared Charlie Flynn-McIver: My older sister dream and endeavor with Angie. That really moved to Asheville in 1990 at the same time just addresses the place though. The why is a as I started pursuing my MFA in Acting little more complicated. from UNC Chapel Hill. I helped her move When this idea started to foment in to here and it was really my first experience me, I think was when I noticed a disconnect with this amazingly beautiful part of the between the artists and the theatres I was country. It just caught my imagination and I working for. I don’t want to overstate that visited as often as I could. because I was a part of some great produc- I moved to NYC in 1993 after my grad tions that brought great joy and value to the work and worked a lot in regional theatres communities where those theatres were. But across the US, but always made sure I had after a while, the work started to feel a little time to visit my sister and her growing mercenary like. family in Asheville. Each time I came back, I longed for an artistic “home” that felt Asheville seemed to get even better to me. safe and artistically fulfilling and connected So, somewhere along the line, I started to the community it served. The larger daydreaming about a professional theatre in theatres I had worked at had become so large Asheville. Not necessarily starting one, but (physically and logistically) and I was a visit- thinking, how cool would it be to have an ing artist, so that feeling of immediacy with acting job in THIS town. an audience was hard to achieve. I’d worked in some great regional Everybody seemed to be worried about theatres, which involves living, rehearsing where their next job was coming from and and performing in the town the theatre’s in, not how they were going to change the lives but none of the towns really held a candle of the people in the audience that night. to Asheville in my mind. The idea grew into So I wanted to make a place where that creating a professional theatre in Asheville. relationship between artist and audience Every time I’d mention it to someone was the motivating factor. Local theatre I’d met on an acting job, they would almost professor and blogger, Scott Walters, wrote always have some story about their time in a post about NC Stage several years ago Take Your Craft to Asheville. It was incredible how many di- which reflects a lot of the things we believe Another Level verse people I’d meet in NYC had had some in (see http://theatreideas.blogspot.com/ experience with Asheville. And it always search?q=flynn-mciver). Workshops and Core Programs ended up with them saying how they loved for Adults and Youth Asheville and how they want to get back. RRM: Did you always plan to have the the- THEN, on our first date, Angie was atre in downtown Asheville? How did the telling me about her career in theatre in location come about? NYC. You know, the usual first date kind CFM: We looked about when we first got of stuff. She’s from Charlotte and I’m from here and were interested in finding a home The Only Professional Durham but we’d met in NYC a few days for NC Stage. All that was really available Acting Studio in WNC after Christmas in 1998. We’d already found were rental relationships. Plus, there was a some shared experience both being from lot of theatre activity ramping up just as we NC and being in theatre. But then, some- got here in 2001. We quickly realized that www.stellaadler-asheville.com where in there, she said “I’ve enjoyed my the only way we would thrive was if we time in NY but I’m really thinking about had our own space. (828) 254-1320 moving back to NC and starting a profes- Continued on page 6

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Nomad Theatrical Company Makes Its Asheville Debut With The Fool’s Lear

orth Carolina by Amanda Leslie Stage Company hosts an ac- claimed New the theatre’s Mainstage York theatre Season of plays. Ncompany as part of its Cat- After a combined alyst Series. Nomad The- 70+ years in the theatrical Company presents ater The Fool’s Lear The Fool’s Lear, a world represents the first full July 21-24 premiere by Randy Neale, collaboration between inspired by Shakespeare’s brothers Randy Neale Asheville Civic Center tragedy King Lear. (Playwright/Actor) and This funny and Grant Neale. Director Downtown Asheville, NC poignant new play tells Grant Neale writes of the Thu.-Sat.: 10am-6pm the tale of King Lear and play, “As artists we are his Fool, as they leave the always struggling with Sun.: 10am-5pm pages of William Shake- questions of identity; speare’s famed play. Filled Who am I if I am not with hopeful plans, they enter into a stormy creating? Is it right that I am still playing crisis of identity: The Fool desperately tries fools or acting at all? Do I exist if I’m not in to hold on to the one power by which he a play? And is that enough?” has always defined himself, his ability to

Marti Mocahbee make the King laugh; The King abdicates (Photo: Scott F. SMith) his Kingship, ashamed of the tyrant Father www. craftguild.org 828-298-7928 If he has become. Who are they after all? A You The Fool’s Lear runs July Clown and a King, a Servant and his Master, Go 7-10 at North Carolina Stage a Father and his unacknowledged Son, or an Company’s theatre at 15 Stage Old Man suffering dementia and his reluc- Lane in downtown Asheville. Tickets are tant Care Giver? $18. Performances are Thursday through Since 2004, North Carolina Stage Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Company’s Catalyst Series has played host Call (828) 239-0263 or visit www.ncstage. to a diverse line-up of theatre, dance, com- org for tickets and more information. edy, burlesque and performance art. The Nomad Theatrical Company can be productions in the Catalyst Series are chosen found online at www.facebook.com/ for their excellence and to complement NomadTheatrical

‘NC Stage’ continued from page 4 Our second show, I stayed up 36 hours straight, changing the plug ends to new lighting instruments that had just arrived. We met with local architect, Barbara We just didn’t have the people (or the Field, about another location because she money to pay them) to get a lot of stuff done had some experience planning performance like that. (For one fundraiser I stayed up 72 spaces. When we met with her and she asked hours straight while editing a video for the us what we wanted, she said she had a space event, producing 12th Night for NC Stage in the Earth Guild building on Haywood. and performing in Smoke On The Moun- We walked over there right then and found tain at Flat Rock Playhouse.) But we have a the space to be perfect for what we wanted lot more resources now with a great board to do. Already up to code, big enough to do of directors and a larger staff that is really some really interesting stuff, but not too big talented and skilled. for a start up theatre. But honestly? I LOOOOVE the re- RRM: What originally drew you to owning sponse from audiences. I love to sneak in to your own theatre company? (The hours performances I’m not in and hear the reac- must be horrendous). tion from the audience that night. The sound of laughter, gasps, and absolute silence. CFM: If I knew then what I know now… Yes, the sound of silence. You know the lol! Honestly, I had no idea what it would whole room is in sync, artists and audience, take time wise and I’m still, 10 years in, and there is no performance going on, just trying to manage a work/home balance, an experience of the human story where but often enough, work and home can artist and audience are equal partners. That’s become indistinguishable from each other. worth the effort. It’s no different from any small business start-up where the owner has to put a lot To be continued in the August issue of of sweat equity into the business. Rapid River Magazine.

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A Valuable Source July 8-21 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE Since 2003 Rapid River Magazine Haywood Arts Regional Theatre presents Gypsy, a musical fable. Tickets available Established in 1997 • Volume Fourteen, Number Eleven has helped build our customer base and put the word out for four different at www.harttheatre.com or call (828) ventures. My customers and I have 456-6322. July 2011 Stage Preview always found this magazine to be a 3 valuable and reliable source of news and July 12-16 www.rapidrivermagazine.com HART presents Gypsy ...... 3 information regarding both the visual The 5th Annual Laugh Your Interview with Charlie Flynn-McIver . 4 Asheville Off Comedy Festival Publisher/Editor: Dennis Ray and theatrical arts. NC Stage presents The Fool’s Lear . 6 returns to Asheville. For tickets and Managing Editor: Beth Gossett ~ John Gernandt, master furniture more information please visit www. Marketing: Dennis Ray maker and co-owner of Textures laughyourashevilleoff.com. 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Vol. 14, No. 11 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — July 2011 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE performance The Laugh Your Asheville Off interview with Comedy Festival Rory Scovel n only five years the the Diana Wortham Laugh Your Ashe- Theatre with interviewed by Dennis Ray ville Off festival has comedy legend and become one of the the founder of the largest and most re- outlaws of com- apid River Magazine: Of all Ispected stand-up comedy, Carl LaBove. the cities in the country why edy events in the coun- The festival did you choose Asheville and try. The event attracts prides itself on the Laugh Your Asheville top comedy producers its non-competi- R Off Comedy Festival as the and representatives that tive nature, as the location to shoot your comedy DVD? will be in attendance producers of Laugh Rory Scovel: I have performed in to scout the hottest Your Asheville Off Asheville before and I really loved new comedic talent. Comedy Central’s Kyle Kinane believe stand-up the crowd and the vibe of the city. This year’s festival should be enjoyed When I realized I’d be headlining has more comedians and perfor- not judged. Last Comic Standing a show for this festival and that it mance venues than previous years. producer Charlie Gerencer and would be in a nice theater, I thought The five-day event begins Tues- New York Times best selling cook- it might be a good idea to perhaps Special Free day, July 12 with a “Local Laughs book author and stand-up comedian capture something that could visu- Book Offer! for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue” Greg Brown produce the festival. ally compliment my CD coming out —Pat Boone showcase at The Magnetic Field that Charlie and Greg were the in the fall. Not sure what we will will include local Asheville comedi- perfect storm in getting Laugh Your do with the DVD but it seems like Crashing the Dollar: ans with all door proceeds benefit- Asheville Off to where it is today. a wasted opportunity to not try to How to Survive a ing Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Bringing comedy to Asheville was shoot something while I have the Global Currency Wednesday, July 13 will be a one thing, but bringing a success- chance to do so in such a great city. Collapse by Craig R. festival launch party at Highland ful, non-formulaic, comedy festival Smith was written to help Brewing Company showcasing several in the age of big name competition RRM: What isn’t funny but should be? save American families comedians and Comedy festivals was another thing RS: Religion, Racism, Politics. Central’s Kyle Kinane entirely. The combination of from the economic death whom Variety Magazine Greg’s vision as a comic and RRM: What other projects are spiral of a falling U.S. named “One of the top Charlie’s experience produc- you working on right now? dollar and rising comics to watch for 2011.” ing major live events and TV inflation. RS: Now that I live in LA I have started Thursday, July 14 comedy shows has been a to audition more for television shows To help prepare Americans for the dollar’s demise now, I returns to downtown perfect marriage for making and sometimes films. It is very new Asheville for “The Famous the festival what it is today. have been authorized to offer a FREE copy of Crashing to me but it has led to some really Laugh Your Asheville cool projects. Right now I’m work- Special Free Book Offer! —Pat Boone Off Showcase” featuring Sam Morril, winner of Atlanta’s Laughing Skull ing on a webseries (possible tv pilot) Call 1-866-709-3643 today! the winner of Atlanta’s festival. for Fox Sports with Tom Arnold Laughing Skull festival, and some other great LA comics. Sam Morril. The previous showcases have had In a town thousands RRM: You’re originally from Green- comics go on to be on Jimmy Fal- of miles away from Hollywood ville. How does it feel to come back lon, Jimmy Kimmel, and get half they have accomplished what to the region and perform at a venue hour Comedy Central Specials. no other festival has: selling out like the Diana Wortham Theatre? Friday, July 15 brings Green- shows without competitive formats RS: I always enjoy coming back ville, S.C. comedian Rory Scovel, and garnering attention from the home to perform. To me Ashe- who just appeared on John Oliver’s “industry” on their own terms. ville is close enough to Greenville Stand-up Special as well as late night to have the feel of “coming home” with Jimmy Fallon. A DVD taping to do a show without an audience of Rory’s set is taking place dur- If You The 5th Annual Laugh of faces I grew up with. Sometimes ing his performance. Following the Go Your Asheville Off seeing friends/family from my past Rory Scovel show will be a special Comedy Festival takes makes the pressure go up a bit. one time only performance at the place July 12-16. The five-day I want to show everyone that Magnetic Field with 2011’s Comedy event begins Tuesday, July 12 with what I’m doing is fun and convince Central breakout comic Tom Segura. a showcase at the Magnetic Field. them that I’m good at this thing. The festival wraps up Saturday For the full lineup visit www. Unfortunately that can sometimes with two completely different shows at laughyourashevilleoff.com. cause me to fold under the pressure, which is awful. So performing in Asheville is great because its not Come join in the laughter on Saturday, July 16 really anyone I grew up with but yet still feels close enough to home. at 11 a.m. for Laughing Yoga. Celebrate the joy of being alive and being able to laugh! Open to RRM: How did you first get into the public. Pack Square, downtown Asheville. standup? Continued on next page

July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE performance interview with interviewed by Dennis Ray All things eventually pass with time, good and bad, own business? I look at those days as my Carl LaBove learning time. Now I live my life applying and every moment should apid River Magazine: What drives those lessons. You can’t live in the past, be honest. you as a comic to go out on stage daily you create your future. I have just as night after night and perform at many great moments now as I did then, 100%? the difference is... I can remember these! I am a momenteer! I have a new R Carl LaBove: It’s the love of the RRM: You’ve said that a comedian’s style freedom on stage from my recent ex- moment. There are two scenarios happening changes every five years. How has your periences, and my artistic goal is for at every show. The build up of the day for style changed over the past twenty years? the audience to feel that they “know me, leading up to the performance, and the Comedy legend and the founder of the outlaws Could your younger self even recognize me” when they see my shows. When anticipation and expectations of the crowd as of comedy, Carl LaBove. you today? that happens, we both walk out loving they find their seats. I’ve always thought that life. If it doesn’t, they can suck my... the responsibility of any artist is to take their CLB: Well, I’ve gotten confident at my audience on a ride. met and will probably never see again. That craft. I held on to fear early on and wouldn’t try the things I do now. I would worry about Every person sitting in that crowd usually means I was “really funny.” If Carl LaBove performs Saturday, has “life” happening to them. They have how I was received back then. Now it’s like, You July 16 at the Diana Wortham RRM: Do you miss the notorious days of Go paid hard earned money to forget about “this is who I am!” Youth is hesitant, experi- Theatre. For tickets and more being a part of the Outlaws of Comedy back their drama and escape into a night of ence is freely expressive. So no, my younger information please visit www. entertainment. The pleasure of my per- in the late 80s? self would not recognize me now. laughyourashevilleoff.com formances is that I have the opportunity CLB: No, not especially. It was a special time He only had hope that one day he to take them away from everything they for all of us involved. We were young and could get to the point where I am now. He know for that moment. It’s not that “I excited about the fact that we didn’t have to worked toward the goal constantly though, give 100%” every night, I just love what sleep in our cars any more, but those mo- and struggled through the bad times and I do and leave it all on the stage. They ments of everything being “new” are gone. the horrible shows and the disappoint- walk out laughing and feeling great, and I miss those friends sometimes, but I am ments, and the fear of never being able to I shared my ideas of what I thought was older now and the things that were impor- express himself the way he dreamed of. But, “funny,” and it worked. We both win! tant to me then have changed. time went by and experiences taught, and Now of course, if I’m especially “on” The experiences of the “Outlaws” the next thing you know, the worm went that night, I might be offered free sex from molded me into who I am today. Do you through his metamorphosis, and shazam, some pretty little thang that I have never miss college or do you like owning your here we are! One thing though, he wouldn’t have ever guessed that I would be interviewed in “third person” later on in life. RRM: How long did it take you to really perfect standup, not that you cannot still get ‘Rory Scovel’ continued from page 8 better, but to have a solid professional grasp of it? RS: I listened to a David Cross CD and then decided I was going to tell CLB: I didn’t perfect it and I never will. My jokes at an open mic poetry night. performances are works that change because experiences in life move and effect me RRM: How would you describe your per- artistically. sonality when you’re not doing standup? The goal is to have that “mecca” experi- RS: I think it’s similar to my energy onstage ence every once in a while. That is what personality-wise. I would say I’m quite the every comic, musician, and stripper works opposite when it comes to dealing with toward. It is out of body, the perfection of or talking to people though. I’m much that night where performer and audience more shy off stage with people I don’t bond as one. A moment so special and eu- really know. On stage I love not know- phoric, you chase it the rest of your life. ing anyone. Dealing with confrontation You never know when it’s going to hap- onstage is a blast, offstage it’s a headache. pen, you just stay open to it and find it more than you did when you were just starting Greenville, S.C. comedian Rory Scovel. RRM: What makes for good out. Strippers however, should let it go once standup material? they start to have grandchildren. I’m just RS: It has absolutely consumed the past saying. RS: Anything with personal investment or 7.5 years of my life. Before that I was just a surprising take on an old or new subject. watching a comic every now and then RRM: Comics generally are known to be op- I think everything can be good, depend- without any clue that I’d one day pursue timists with pessimistic viewpoints. Where ing on what you do with it. Material is this full time. do you see yourself and your work? like ingredients for cooking. You can use them wisely and make a great meal, or CLB: I’m at a great apex in my life right now. you can not really know what you’re do- I’m just coming out of the other side of per- If sonal pain and heartache. I’ve learned that all ing with it and make something awful. You Rory Scovel performs Friday, Go July 15 at the Diana Wortham things eventually pass with time, good and RRM: How many hours would you guess Theatre in Asheville. For tickets bad, and every moment should be honest. 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This month and next I’ll be switching gears a bit and trying something new. This issue is concentrating on boxed sets and deluxe packages that have spinning come out in the past year or so, while our August issue is going to be themed “keep it local.” There are so many great bands from this area that deserve mention, and I discs want to give them plenty of space. Local musicians: While I already have a back log of discs to cover, feel free to email me at [email protected] so CD Reviews I can give you some press in the near future. Now, as always, be sure to by James Cassara support the many excellent independent record stores our area has. They’re the ones who keep the music alive!

The Hollies best witnessed here by 1966’s “Pay You in that regard, you can’t do much better. The Clarke, Back With Interest” he was on his way. Going back a Bit is by no means the Hicks, and Listening to these sides one gets a sense definitive Robert Wyatt compilation. But Nash Years of how intense the competition between until he’s afforded the massive boxed set bands must have been. At the time the and comprehensive overview he so richly EMI Catalog Hollies released Stop! Stop! Stop!, generally deserves it will most certainly suffice. ***1/2 While considered their most consistent full length there have been album, such sixties milestones as Revolver, Kevin Ayers many Hollies Aftermath, and Face to Face had just come Songs for compilations out. It’s as if the boys suddenly felt com- Insane Times over the years – in fact the various reis- pelled to prove themselves as worthy rivals. sues and “best of” collections far out- If nothing else this collection dis- EMI/Harvest number the original albums – this is the pels the myth that the Hollies were little Much like the first such collection fixed on the first days more than a singles band. The abundance Wyatt compila- of the band up to when Graham Nash of hits serves as a primer for the uniniti- tion, this fantastic moved stateside and became a superstar. ated (although it’s hard to imagine anyone summary of one of British rock’s most Subtitled The Complete Hollies not familiar with “Carrie Anne” or “On A idiosyncratic figures was long unavailable in April 1963 – October 1968, this six disc Carousel”) while the demos and “b” sides the United States. Initially released in 2008 set essentially brings together the first should satisfy the fanatics among us. it has only recently become available in the dozen albums, including a handful of The packaging might have been a bit US, and we should all celebrate its arrival. Japanese bonus tracks and singles, and more deluxe but overall I cannot think of a Unlike Wyatt, Ayers has already distills them down to a “mere” six discs. better way to summarize the greatest years benefitted from a substantial re-examina- Fortunately, given the average 32-min- from one of the period’s greatest bands. **** tion of his music, as EMI/Harvest has ute running length of their early albums, wisely reissued his catalog over the past virtually nothing is lost and more than a Robert Wyatt few years. A four CD anthology, Songs few rare and delightful gems are included. Going Back a Bit for Insane Times dips into much the same One of the very best, and most com- bag of tricks as his earliest albums and that mercially successful pop/rock acts of the Universal Music truly does reflect upon everything that British Invasion, the Hollies’ first sides Both as co- made those albums such a timeless joy. relied heavily upon the R&B/early rock founder of The Traversing a decade’s worth of releases, & roll covers that provided the staple diet Soft Boys and from the delightful debut Joy of a Toy for most British bands of the time. But later as a prime onward, the three discs that carry Ayers they quickly developed a more distinc- mover in the British radical singer/song- through to 1980’s That’s What You Get tive style featuring Every Brothers-styled writer school, Robert Wyatt is one of the Babe are a near perfect gathering. Key album three-part harmonies, ringing guitars, and most enduring and fascinating figures of cuts are joined by the string of 45s that he so hook-happy material, penned by both his time. A superb drummer and vocal- inexplicably omitted from the long-players, outside writers (especially Graham Gould- ist, he is unfortunately better known for and while there’s a dearth of unreleased ma- man and Rod Argent) and themselves. the influences he cast upon others (most terial here, that’s only because the previous The best early Hollies records evoke notably Billy Bragg) than for his own reissues pretty much cleaned out the vaults. an infectious, melodic cheer similar to consistently out of the ordinary solo work. Two discs take listeners through that of the early Beatles, although they This wonderfully compiled double disc the very best of Ayers, up to and includ- never reached the Fab Four’s capac- set, originally available only as an expensive ing 1974’s Confessions of Dr. Dream ity for artistic growth. They eventu- import but finally released in the United and Other Stories. The third disc wraps ally began composing most of their own States, is but a 28 song snapshot of his up the lesser, but still enjoyable, late tunes, which adversely affected their lengthy and prodigious career, sensitively 1970s output; and while one can bemoan sales but greatly expanded their sound. detailing the dramatic shift in his music the absence of anything from the bril- Wisely sequenced in chronological fash- following the 1974 accident which left him a liant June 1, 1974 live album, disc four ion, allowing the listener to hear first hand paraplegic. It includes a brief overview of his makes up for that with a full 1973 con- the band’s progression, the first and second work with Soft Machine, as well as his short cert, unreleased in any form until now! discs are largely devoted to the early rhythm lived and rather tedious tenure with his band Indeed, this is worth buying simply and blues years, materially often done with of radical politicos Matching Mole, but gra- for the live show, which captures Ay- more skill and authenticity by other bands ciously concentrates on the primo solo years. ers and his then current 747 band carv- but elevated here by the radiant harmonies. It also includes some outtakes and ing exquisitely sharp edges through such Disc three opens with a trio of previ- unreleased material, and while Wyatt never delights as “Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes,” ously unheard demos, including the simply had anything resembling a hit song, there “Shouting in a Bucket Blues,” and “Carib- wonderful “You’ll be Mine”, and begins are a few tunes found here that did make bean Moon”, before devoting nearly thirty charting the emergence of the trio as ac- their way to the very hippest of college radio minutes to maniacal jams via “We Did It complished songwriters. As a vocalist Nash stations. It’s a basic overview of Wyatt’s ca- Again” and “Why Are We Sleeping?” wouldn’t fully bloom until a year or so later reer that’s doesn’t skimp on the strong stuff Perfection! Returning to the stu- but when he gained his full confidence, and provides a sense of chronology. And dio sides, a few fan favorites have prob- ‘CD’s’ continued on next page

10 July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE what’s happening

i am look to take on the world by James Cassara

(Or at least our corner of it!) of that fortuitous circumstance is i am. t’s a story as old as the creative pro- while playing in other projects, the three sworth, Stanley Jordan, and Still working on cess itself: Be it the ancients banging joined forces. “We have all been influenced John McLaughlin. their first album the band together two stones or the picking up greatly by progressive rock and jazz fusion At 30 years of age is honing their skills and of guitars and drum sticks, the desire bands,” says Faircloth. Tegge is the band’s youngest fleshing out the songs with – if not obsession – to make mu- “There is something about complex, member. He grew up in New a few upcoming gigs. Find- Isic hasn’t changed. The only thing that syncopated melody lines layered over tight England and has studied music ing a niche in our already replete might differ is the eon and circumstance, grooves [that] really gets us all excited. We since the age of 11. Initially playing drums music scene, the three are just glad to but from time immemorial our species incorporate this classic fusion characteristic before expanding to guitar and bass with a be here and following that age old dream. has heeded the trumpet. into everything we do musically. We want local band, he acquired a sound internship at “It’s a great place to be, says King.” In this case the call is being answered folks to dance their asses off, and at the same North Shore Music Theatre in Boston. That Asheville is an open minded and adven- by the newly formed progressive jazz/ time be surprised by the arrangements they move sparked an interest in audio engineer- turous place. We are intent on bring- rock fusion band i am. The trio of musi- hear coming from a 3-piece.” ing. ing those same qualities to i am and all cians, vocalist/guitarist Brad Faircloth, The band is intent on original composi- Following his internship, he attended that we do. Like-minded folks getting bassist Chris Tegge, and Ryan King all tions, playing to an audience that is aware college at Full Sail in Orlando, Florida, together to enjoy some music, that’s what share a love of progressive rock, a genre of their own place in the i am universe. “We where he earned multiple degrees in Re- it’s all about.” that initially flourished in the early 1970s want to create music that challenges the ear cording Arts, Show Production and Tour- but has lately made a comeback of sorts. and moves the feet while getting people to ing. After graduation, he accepted and began Arriving together from locations think and dance!” working as an audio engineer for numerous across the country, the band came togeth- Faircloth is a North Carolina native, theatres around the United States. If You i am kick things off with a er in 2008. Drawn to the mountains (and having grown up in the swampy, eastern “I was looking to find a spot with some Go July 15 performance at Fred’s no doubt the rich musical scene found part of the state. “Moving to Asheville four local bands,” he says. “I found one that needed Speakeasy South, 122 College herein) the members are inspired to give years ago has opened so many doors,” he a bass player and thought ‘why not?’ So I Street, Asheville NC. Show starts at 9 this town “what it has been in need of for says. “It’s an opportunity to explore and ex- starting playing and found it felt right for me.” p.m. with a $5 cover charge. Phone (828) years, a true prog rock fusion band that perience progressive music. His influences In 2005 he met Faircloth whereupon 281-0920. The band will also be playing can still have loads of fun and make your range from the Beatles to Chick Corea to they formed a band (d’Oscar). Following the August 27 at Broadways, 113 Broadway booty shake and your mind melt.” Yes. His current list of guitar gods includes, dissolution of that band the pair moved to Street in downtown Asheville. Show Building upon a distinct connection Al DiMeola, Jimmy Herring, Allan Hold- Asheville where they meet King. The result time at 10 p.m. Phone (828) 285-0400.

‘CD’s’ continued from page 10 Loudon everything a Wainwright aficionado could and frequent film collaborator Judd Apatow. Wainwright III wish for, smartly reflecting the astounding This is the grail for fans, but it also Forty Odd Years diversity of his songwriting in folk, blues, deserves a spot in the collection of anyone and pop traditions. The DVD offers the big- who seriously wants to understand the evo- Anyone new to Ayers’ Shout! Factory gest surprise, however. Clocking in at over lution of American songwriting. The only music will be spellbound Loudon Wain- three hours, it features the Dutch television question is: what took him so long? ***** – prepare to be amazed. wright might be better documentary One Man Guy, numerous known these days as the BBC TV appearances, American televi- Jimi Hendrix father of Rufus but he’s sion appearances on Austin City Limits and West Coast ably slipped through the cracks (where is enjoyed a long, fruitful Saturday Night Live, as well as previously Seattle Boy “Falling in Love Again,” or the singe edit career as a songwriter, unreleased filmed concert appearances. version of “Lady Rachel”?) but “Girl on performer, and actor, Mainstream music fans might ques- Sony/Legacy Music a Swing,” “Song from the Bottom of a releasing more than 20 tion why an artist who had only one Top 20 Among the many Well,” “Decadence,” and the full “Confes- studio albums over a hit (1972’s sardonic “Dead Skunk”) would collections (and few sions of Doctor Dream” suite are here. four decade span. The music and the man warrant such lavish treatment, but such artists have had their Even Sweet Deceiver and its suc- are the twin subject of 40 Odd Years, a quibbling misses the point. Wainwright work as unscrupulously cessors, widely and unfairly dismissed generous, beautifully chronicled four-CD/ has notched a particular place in music disemboweled) follow- at the time of their release, offer enough one-DVD boxed set by Shout Factory. history as an irreverent (to say the least), ing his death, the vast gems to warrant reconsideration. “Where Longtime fans with be delighted by the often biting satirist and agent provocateur majority of Hendrix col- Do the Stars End?” wraps up disc three 90 plus tracks included on the first three who refuses to take himself too seriously, lections have focused on outtakes and ses- but by that time anyone new to Ayers’ CDs, divided chronologically by 15 year best demonstrated by his steadfast refusal sions clearly not intended for release. West music will no doubt be spellbound. spans, while the fourth disc of exceedingly to perform “Dead Skunk” in concert. Coast Seattle Boy successfully accomplishes Why he is not universally adored rare and unreleased material is replete with He’s a gifted, topical songwriter who just the opposite. Much of the material here as one of the most significant and bril- live takes, demos, a beautiful duet with his embodies American music’s rich roots tradi- examines the amazing array of session work liant artists of his time is beyond me. late ex-wife Kate McGarrigle, collaborations. He has had a deserved cult following Hendrix did in his earliest period, shortly As recently as 2008’s What More Can I tions with other friends and acquaintances, during each of the last five decades while following his discharge from the Army. Say?, his output remains unswervingly and other gems. There’s also a new track continuing to tour at a pace that would The first disc focuses primarily on the astounding. Start with this collection, cut (“Dead Man”) cut specifically for exhaust most artists a third his age. 40 Odd extensive playing he did alongside the Isley immerse yourself into the world of Kevin this set, a way of perhaps asserting that Years also includes comprehensive, authori- Brothers, Don Covay, and Little Rich- Ayers, and prepare to be amazed. **** Wainwright is by no means washed up. tative liner notes by essayist David Wild, and ard. And while the music is sensational, The assemblage includes virtually an introduction by Wainwright enthusiast ‘CD’s’ continued on page 13

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T-Model Rolls into Town Singer, songwriter, and guitarist – a national f one is searching for a remaining example of a true, raw edged, visceral Delta by James Cassara treasure not to be missed. Blues purveyor, then one need look no further than singer, songwriter, and artist, he’s been chronically under-recorded. guitarist T-Model Ford. His albums, all for the Los Angeles based instruments and amps on Nelson Street and I Born James Lewis Carter Ford, but Fat Possum label, include Pee-Wee Get My play for as much as eight hours straight. soon after dubbed with his well known stage Gun (1997), You Better Keep Still (1999), It is this insistence on authenticity name, T-Model, typically accompanied by 2000’s She Ain’t None of Your’n (generally that has kept him around for an astound- his drummer, Spam (Tommy Lee Miles), considered his finest album) and Bad Man ing 90 (give or take a few, no one is really gained his solid reputation somewhat late in (2002). certain!) years and running. He remains one life. He’d been performing more than three After a six-year break from record- of the last honest connections to a world decades before he was finally able to devote ing – though he toured regularly – Ford long gone, and a national treasure not to be himself to music full time. returned to the shelves on the Alive imprint missed. He began playing guitar late in life and with Ladies Man in 2010 and this year’s hadn’t really toured much outside the Mis- Taledragger. T-Model Ford in concert Sunday, July 24 If sissippi Delta until the 1990s and beyond. While he enjoys making records – and at the Grey Eagle. You T-Model Ford with special guests His big break came in 1992 when he opened understands the importance of having a new Go Amy Lavere perform Sunday, July up on a national tour for Buddy Guy and his album to promote in touring – it is the live 24 at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman band, at long last playing respectable theaters show that always takes precedence. Even and Chicago Blues Festivals, T-Model Ford Ave. in Asheville. Tickets for this 8 p.m. and some festivals. while playing at such well received venues as never strays far from home. In his instance standing room only show are $12 advance Since then he has toured steadily and Antone’s nightclub in Austin, and appearing home is Greenville, Mississippi, where he and $15 day of show. Phone (828) 232-5800 to ever increasing audiences but, as a studio regularly at the South by Southwest Music and Spam have been known to set up their or visit www.thegreyeagle.com.

WNC Jazz Profiles: Sonny Thornton by Eddie LeShure

ne of the south’s most creative, intuitive musicians, Sonny Thornton “I had a great experience is a master drummer and a virtual legend in this region. And it should working with Sonny. He’s a very come as no surprise that Sonny became who he is when you look at his sensitive drummer who listened to pedigree and experience. every note I sang and to me that is O quite rare in drummers. He sure can Born in the District of Columbia, he those who just happen to be in atten- swing and he does his thing, which was exposed to music at a very young age. dance. He brings a lot of inventiveness makes him a king!” His mother Margaret Thornton, who to his playing, and there is that ineffable ~ Vocalist Sheila Jordan died two years ago, was the first African- quality that makes people want to listen. American woman inducted into the Hall I have seen many people who were ap- of Fame in SC. She was a pianist and parently oblivious to the trio turn their “I asked Sonny how difficult it educator at CA Johnson High School for chairs to watch Sonny play a solo. He is is to play behind singers: “It brings 40 years, and in the summer taught at SC the most “undrummer-like” drummer up a sense of anxiety the unknown State. Living in New York City while his I’ve ever played with, and he always gets Sonny Thornton Photo by Frank Zipperer and adventure, but as long as we’re mother furthered her education, Sonny the first call when I need a drummer. speaking the music, the language, A first call drummer, Sonny Thorn- it’s fun to translate it into musical heard jazz at one of its vital sources. To say that he is the best at what he ton has played with local pianists such as After moving to New Orleans, he does seriously minimizes his contribu- harmony and rhythm.” Michael Jefry Stevens, Mike Murray, Tom “Sonny is an intuitive player learned from the players and atmosphere tion to the music, as I am not aware of Coppolla, Keith Davis, Bill Gerhardt, John in the Crescent City, widely acknowl- anyone in the region doing anything like who expresses the joy of creating Valerio, Richard Shulman, Charles Craig, music together. If there is joy in edged as the birthplace of jazz. While liv- Sonny. Plus, in addition to his musical- Burt Ligon and Tony Waldrop. Among the ing there, he developed a friendship with ity and talent, he’s a really sweet guy.” the music, Sonny will find it and bassists he’s been with are Eliot Wadopian, amplify it.” Ed Blackwell, one of the most influential ~ Guitarist Mark Guest Mike Holstein, Zack Page, Ian Brachitta, drummers of the Twentieth Century. Ron Brendle, Tom Hildreth, Delbert Felix , ~ Pianist and composer Ed’s influence on Sonny’s concept of Upon relocating to South Carolina, Greg Alwine, and Swing Benson. Sonny has Richard Shulman music is undeniable. Sonny embarked on his long career of joined guitarists Tim Haden, Steve Watson, Thornton is extremely sensitive to making music in the purist sense. He has Adam Knight, Matt Dingledine, Sam Macy, Visit www.callthatjazz.com the needs of the music and can be under- performed with innumerable artists, includ- Monty Craig, and Mark Guest, plus vibra- stated in his approach, just as Blackwell ing Dionne Warwick, Eddie Harris, Pepper phonists Paul Babley and Byron Hedgepeth. was. Sonny’s sense of freedom and his Adams, Buddy DeFranco, Cool and the Horn players Eddie Harris, Skip Pear- Share Eddie LeShure’s melodic style of soloing also sets him Gang, Gil Lasky from the Temptations, plus son, Moss Mack, Phillip Whack, Jon Thorn- passion for jazz with apart from most drummers performing the Spinners. He recently performed with ton, John Alexander, Fred Wesley, and Ron today. Jazz Unlimited on MAIN the Skip Pearson Foundation Jazz Orches- Estey have enjoyed his support, as well as FM each Wednesday “I think the thing that stands out tra, based in Columbia, SC. Recently he’s singers Sharon LaMotte, Lucianne Evans, 7-10 p.m., at 103.5 or about Sonny’s playing is that when he been splitting his time between Greenville Loretta Holloway, Beth Chorneau, Celine MAIN-FM.org. takes a solo he captures the attention and Asheville – to the benefit of both jazz Berman, Jean Calvert, Laverne Baker, Sheila both of those who came to listen and communities! Jordan, and Jay Clayton.

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interview with Angeles, and a couple of the guys in my class interviewed by Dennis Ray were stand up comics and they both told me, “You should try stand up. I think you’d more. Technology has made it much easier really like it.” Once they took me around Tom Segura these days for comics to come up with and showed me what to do, I was hooked. om Segura has recently been on an idea, shoot it, and put it out there. The first one I did a few years back was RRM: How would you describe your per- Comedy Central Presents, Show- sonality when you’re not doing standup? times’s Russell Peters Presents, called Cutman. It was about two delusional CONAN and on CBS’ Gary Un- losers — cutman and a trainer — in the TS: Laid back. I don’t like a lot of noise. I married. He perfomed at Montre- world of boxing. I wrote it with another don’t like crowds. I like to sit down and T comedian, Ryan Sickler. We both starred in eat and keep it quiet. Exciting, right? al’s Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, the Las Vegas Comedy Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Central’s 2011 breakout comic it as well. It was one of the most fun things International Comedy Festival, and the Tom Segura. I ever did. We ended up selling it to Atom. RRM: What makes for good South Beach Comedy Festival. Segura has com, comedy central’s web content site, and standup material? just released his debut album, Thrilled, on that isn’t funny, but should be. Real they even put it on Comedy Central. From TS: Truth. The truth always prevails. iTunes, Amazon, and Rooftopcomedy.com. tragedies are actually tragic. They aren’t there I got involved with shorts as much as I When it comes from a real place stand funny. But, most things aren’t as tragic as could. Sometimes writing and acting, other Rapid River Magazine: How did you up is always more interesting and fun- people make them out to be. A tsunami times just acting in someone else’s project. nier. And farts. Farts are good too. come up with the title, Thrilled? with thousands of people dying isn’t funny. The latest project is one I wrote called Tom Segura: I knew that Michael Jack- It never will be. Your personal “tragedy” Frank Advice. I play a maintenance man RRM: How many hours would you guess son’s Thriller was the best-selling album of farting while your boss was eating is. who gives tenants advice that is either too you’ve spent studying and perform- of all time. So I thought I would come honest and brutal or completely wrong. ing standup throughout your life? RRM: What other projects are up with a title that was very close to it so Brian Lazarte directed the episode that TS: I could not even be- you working on right now? that when people looked for Michael’s is up. You can see it on Atom.com gin to guess. 30 Bajillion? album on iTunes mine would come TS: I’m pitching a couple of shows for RRM: How did you first get into standup? up next to it. It just made me laugh to television and the web. That’s a pretty think of someone going to buy his album boring answer. Sorry, but it’s true. TS: I always liked stand up and I would and ending up with mine and think- If watch them locally in LA and I thought, You Tom Segura performs Friday, ing, “He did have a lot of work done...” RRM: Tell us about the movie shorts you’ve “I’m funnier than that guy,” but I Go July 15 at The Magnetic Field, been directing. How did that come about? didn’t really do anything about it. 372 Depot Street in Asheville. For RRM: What isn’t funny but should be? TS: I’ve only actually directed one called Then I was taking classes at the tickets and more information please visit TS: I don’t know that there is something Bear In A Bathtub, but I’d like to direct Groundlings, an improv school here in Los www.laughyourashevilleoff.com

‘CD’s’ continued from page 11 a Comin’.” The rest are Hendrix alone, Various Artists ues with “Groovin’“ by the Young intriguing glimpses of his creative pro- Chasing the Sun Rascals, “In the Summertime” cess in action and solid demonstrations by Mungo Jerry, “Summertime Hendrix was little more than a sideman, Time Life Music playing the songs the way the producer of his remarkable growth as a vocalist. Blues” by Eddie Cochran, “Sum- demanded. The most telling moment is Disc three is largely comprised of jam While not mer in the City” by the Lovin’ Spoonful, the tremolo guitar on the Isley Broth- sessions featuring such guest musicians known for offering and “Heat Wave” by Linda Ronstadt. ers ballad “Have You Ever Been Disap- as organist Lee Michaels and percussion- high quality compila- I might question the wisdom of pointed?”, which gives us a glimpse of ist Rocky Dzidzornu. “Messenger” has tions, Time Life Music showcasing more recent songs such as the Hendrix to come. Rosa Lee Brooks’ some incredible (but not credited) piano, struck gold with this shim- Katrina and The Waves’ “Walking on “Utee” has a fiery solo, while you can hear most likely courtesy of Nicky Hopkins, mering assemblage of all things radiant Sunshine” and “Vacation” by the Go- snippets of what would become “Little while Traffic’s Chris Wood plays sax on and summer-like. The treat here is not Go’s (not that they aren’t fab songs), but Wing” in the Icemen’s “(My Girl) she’s their take of “Hound Dog” (“Hound Dog just the music, much of which is overly that’s just me. For sheer coolness and a Fox.” Most of these tracks are long out Blues”). Again, some of this has been familiar to even the most casual listener, fun it’s hard to beat this set, especially at of print so their addition here is a gift! previously leaked out in slightly differing but the deluxe and innovative packaging. the bargain price of thirty bucks! **** Disc two starts with a series of Ed- forms but they are well worth including. The entire 58 song set, neatly divided die Kramer (the original engineer for most Disc four is more of the same, an as- into “Surf,” “Shag,” and “Summer” is Hendrix recordings), and remixed alternate tounding assortment of prolonged jams and contained in a mock beach cooler, com- takes from Are You Experienced? These offer studio hatchings. The best of these is “No- plete with a bonus DVD covering the White Horse Black Mountain vember Morning,” another sad reminder of surfing craze and its relationship to music, the original multi-track versions for the first Friday, 7/8, Swayback Sisters, $10 time (the original album was recorded on a how much we lost by his untimely death. as well as postcards, black CDs designed four-track), which pretty much justifies their The DVD is also essential. 90 min- to look like 45 rpm records, and a nifty Saturday, 7/9. Andrew Magill, $15 inclusion. The versions here range from utes of William “Bootsy” Collins reading set of liner notes. How groovy is that? Friday, 7/15, Opal String Quartet, $15 nearly indistinguishable from the original from Hendrix’s own journals, set along- Highlights from disc one include “Sur- release (“May This Be Love”) to versions side some great performance footage. In fin’ U.S.A.” by the Beach Boys, “Miserlou” Saturday, 7/16, David LaMotte, $15 (“Castles Made of Sand”) staggeringly dif- addition there are lots of photos, letters, by Dick Dale & His Del-Tones, “Pipeline” Saturday, 7/23, Duncan Wickel and ferent from what you’ve heard before. and handwritten lyrics on display, making by the Chantays, “Surf City” by Jan and Free Planet Radio, $15 What follows is a captivating run of this an excellent example of why down- Dean, and “Wipe Out” by the Surfaris. Disc self-recorded demos that Hendrix made loads will never replace the real deal. two features “Cool Jerk” by the Capitols, Friday, 7/29, Sheila Kay Adams and in hotel rooms and apartments. His old West Coast Seattle Boy is an in- “Under The Boardwalk” by the Drifters, Connie Regan-Blake, $10 friend Paul Caruso helps with harmon- depth examination of Hendrix for those and “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” Saturday, 7/30, The Asheville Jazz that want to dig even deeper into his by the Swingin’ Medallions. The third disc ica and vocals on a cover of the band’s Orchestra, 8 p.m., $12 “Tears of Rage” as well as his emerg- universe. As such it is quite a boon, kicks off with “Dancing in the Street” by ing new composition “Hear My Train even to longtime collectors. *** Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and contin- www.whitehorseblackmountain.com

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Green Lantern ∑∑∑∑ tion from good to evil. The real strength of ex-boyfriend (Michael Sheen) shows up, Short Take: Don’t let the bad reviews the screenplay is in letting us see how two Gil goes out for a Midnight walk and then keep you from seeing this old school total screw-ups can change the world, one something truly magical happens. superhero flick with characters worth for good, the other for evil. Guess which I don’t want to give too much away caring about and first rate special one wins. (unlike some reviews I have seen) because a effects that are subservient to the story. Having thoroughly enjoyed Green Lan- great deal of the spell that the movie casts is tern, imagine my surprise when I discovered to be there along with Gil when he discov- Reel Take: Green Lantern is yet another that the majority of critics didn’t like the ers what has happened to him. If you are one of those big budget ($200 million) film. They not only didn’t like it, they RE- familiar with the movies Time After Time superhero extravaganzas that have been the ALLY didn’t like it. Actually it wasn’t that (1979) or Somewhere in Time (1980) then rage for the past few years, and it was a film much of a surprise as I find myself more you’ll know what to expect but Allen takes that I absolutely was not looking forward and more out-of-step with most contempo- their premise and makes it his own. to seeing. However I dutifully tagged along Ryan Reynolds prepares to put on the rary film criticism. Never fear (or perhaps with a couple of friends figuring that they emerald ring that will transform him into Green Lantern. despair depending on your point-of-view), I would make it bearable. Lo and behold, it am not yet ready to throw in the reviewing not only turned out to be good – very good – but I also liked it very much. towel just yet. However I should point out Once I got past all the special effects in that with Transformers:Dark of the Moon the opening, Green Lantern had a solid story and Zookeeper just on the horizon, I might Theatre Directory and, most important of all from my per- just have to rethink my decision. spective regarding this type of movie, it had Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company characters that I was interested in and that violence. Movieline (828) 254-1281 I cared about. This is not surprising as the Review by Chip Kaufmann www.ashevillepizza.com movie it most closely resembles is the original Christopher Reeve Superman (1978) in Midnight in Paris ∑∑∑∑∑ Beaucatcher Cinemas (Asheville) its treatment of the hero and heroine. The Movieline (828) 298-1234 Short Take: Woody Allen’s best comedy fact that the primary villain, an alien entity in a long, long time is a delight from Marion Cotilliard and Owen Wilson are Biltmore Grande named Parallax, resembled a combination of start to finish and is the must see movie the Dementors and Lord Voldemort from about to experience something magical in 1-800-FANDANGO #4010 of the year. Midnight in Paris. www.REGmovies.com Harry Potter scored significant points with me as well. Reel Take: While I am frequently out of Carmike 10 (Asheville) Ryan Reynolds is well cast as the ne’er- step with my fellow critics on several recent I’ve always liked Owen Wilson even if Movieline (828) 298-4452 do-well Hal Jordan, a talented test pilot who releases (see Green Lantern also in this is- I haven’t cared for most of the movies he’s www.carmike.com can’t do anything right except fly planes sue), I’m right on board regarding Midnight been in. In Midnight in Paris he is pitch per- Carolina Cinemas better than anyone else. Blake Lively as in Paris. In fact I have yet to meet anyone fect in his performance as the Woody Allen (828) 274-9500 Carol Ferris is not only lovely to look at but who has seen the film that hasn’t liked surrogate. He delivers Woody’s dialogue www.carolinacinemas.com she can stand up for herself when she needs it. Not only liked it but LOVED it. I am without missing a beat and if you’ve ever to and is the pluckiest yet most vulnerable certainly in the latter category. Not only is it wondered what Allen would have been like Cinebarre (Asheville) heroine since Margot Kidder’s Lois Lane. my favorite Woody Allen movie of all time, if he had been born a WASP then Owen www.cinebarre.com The star performance, however, comes from it has earned a spot on my overall list of Top Wilson will show you. The rest of the performances are on a The Falls Theatre (Brevard) Peter Sarsgaard as the pathetic scientist Hec- 10 favorite movies of all time. It is only one par with Wilson’s. Rachel McAdams scores Movieline (828) 883-2200 tor Hammond who goes from geek to freak of a handful of movies where I wouldn’t when he is accidentally exposed to alien alter a single frame. It is perfect just the way as the bitchy, shallow, but drop dead gor- Fine Arts Theatre (Asheville) blood. He becomes an evil being of great it is. geous fiancée. Michael Sheen amuses as the Movieline (828) 232-1536 power but he’s still a lackey of Parallax. The story is simple enough. Very suc- annoying poseur who winds up getting just www.fineartstheatre.com I never read the Green Lantern comic cessful but unhappy screenwriter Gil Pender what he deserves. Marion Cotillard as the woman he meets who, like him, wishes she Flat Rock Theatre (Flat Rock) books to see how close the movie’s scenario (Owen Wilson) has gone to Paris with his were somewhere else, is positively radiant Movieline (828) 697-2463 is to the original stories but the five different fiancée (Rachel McAdams) to try and finish especially when she achieves her dream. www.flatrockcinema.com credited writers came up with a good one his first book. They are joined by her right here. A dying intergalactic peacekeeper crash wing parents (Kurt Fuller, Mimi Kennedy) I could easily write a full length article Four Seasons (Hendersonville) lands on Earth and bequeaths the source of who hate everything about the city and the about Midnight in Paris and the effect it Movieline (828) 693-8989 his power, an emerald ring, to Hal while French in general. Bored and dismayed, had on me but I won’t (at least not now). 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‘Movies’ continued from page 14 single dad who obtains valuable Midtown mean. That said, the story leading up to the brilliant cooks, but you’d hope they could real estate so that his firm can erect new conclusion was worthwhile and the same create a great menu instead of an all-you- would take a lot of time and a lot of words buildings on it, no matter what was there can be said for Super 8. can-eat buffet. (PS: If you do go to see it, to truly do it justice, for time and words are before. Popper Senior was a wandering ex- Super 8 starts off fine. It’s sort of stay for the credits.) what Midnight in Paris is all about. It’s do- plorer who was never around but was always Goonies meets E.T. with a touch of Stand Rated PG-13 for instense sequences of sci-fi ac- ing quite well locally and should be here for sending souvenirs of his travels home. At By Me. The story takes place in a steel mill tion and violence, language and some drug use. some time but don’t wait. Just go and see it. the end of his life he sends his son a pen- town in Ohio, circa 1979. Joe (Joel Court- Review by Michelle Keenan Maybe more than once. guin, which is quickly followed by another ney) is young teenager whose mother has Rated PG-13 for some sexual references and five. Naturally they wreak havoc in his life, just died. Left with a devastated father (TV’s smoking. not to mention his Midtown apartment, but Kyle Chandler), who also just happens they do manage to bring Popper and his es- to be the sheriff’s deputy, Charles seeks Review by Chip Kaufmann tranged family back together while teaching solace with his band of buddies and his best Asheville Film Society him a different set of core values. friend’s loud, large, happy family. Adding to my overall enjoyment of His best friend Charles (Riley Griffiths) July Screenings MPP are the excellent jobs turned in by the is an aspiring filmmaker. Armed with a Films are shown on Tuesday nights at supporting players. There’s Carla Gugino Super 8mm camera and a tackle box of 8 p.m. in the Cinema Lounge at the as Carrey’s lovely estranged wife, Ophelia makeup, they decide to make a zombie film Carolina Cinema on Hendersonville Lovibond as Popper’s assistant who speaks and enter a film competition. While filming Road. Screenings are free. in perfect alliteration, and Clark Gregg as a late one night at a local train depot, they wit- greedy zookeeper with malice on his mind. ness a horrific and spectacular train wreck. July 5: Mahler All are fun to watch, but then there’s Angela Immediately strange happenings ensue: the Lansbury as the dowager on whom the plot Airforce arrives on the scene within minutes (1974, Ken Russell) The film takes place on a single train ride, in which the sickly Jim Carrey is less than pleased to discover hinges. She’s still going strong at 85 with her of the crash; dogs flee the town in packs; composer Gustav Mahler and his wife, that he has inherited 6 penguins in screen presence undiminished. and a mysterious thing/force goes on a kill- Alma, confront the reasons behind their Mr. Popper's Penguins. When all is said and done, Mr. Popper’s ing spree (fear not LOST fans, it’s not ‘the faltered marriage and dying love. The Penguins is a throwback to the type of old smoke monster’). movie weaves in and out of dreams, flash- Mr. Popper’s Penguins ∑∑∑1/2 Hollywood star vehicle where the star gets As all of this evolves there’s a melee of backs, thoughts and reality. Short Take: Film version of the beloved to be upstaged by animals. It isn’t a great overly stereotyped sub-stories – the pretty children’s book has nothing to do film and makes no pretenses about being girl everyone wants to date (Elle Fanning), with the original but manages to be one. It is disposable entertainment in the the chubby funny kid, a teen love triangle, worthwhile family entertainment anyway. best sense of the term. When I came out of an upstanding dad and the loser dad (Ron the theatre, I didn’t want 95 minutes of my Eldard), and last but not least, the rather vil- Reel Take: It would be the understate- life back and neither did the families who lainous Airforce officer (Noah Emerich) in ment of the year to say that the film version saw it with me. charge of the now not-so-covert operation. of Mr. Popper’s Penguins bears absolutely The powerhouse teaming of J.J. Abrams no resemblance to the 1938 children’s book Rated PG for mild rude humor and some language. (TV’s LOST) and Steven Spielberg – the on which it is based. That doesn’t mean that creative forces behind the movie – is a seem- Review by Chip Kaufmann the movie is completely without merit, it’s ingly brilliant pairing. Personally, I think it just different. To my surprise and delight, is the movie’s undoing. It’s a time capsule there is much in MPP that I found to be of 1979 middle America. They were smart worthwhile. to cast a bunch of heretofore unknown kids Those of you who are regular readers of who do a bang-up job. There is plenty of If I Had a Million, W.C. Fields (1932) this publication and of Reel Takes know that humor and heart throughout. All of this July 12: If I Had a Million I am not a big fan of Jim Carrey especially would have worked to great success had they when he’s in manic mode (The Mask, The stayed the course. (1932, multi-director) A dying tycoon Cable Guy). Unfortunately, it goes downhill in the gives million-dollar windfalls to eight However when he’s kept on a leash last 25 minutes and is its own outright train people picked from the city directory. (I Love You Phillip Morris, The Truman wreck in the last ten, when it suddenly and July 19: Prospero’s Books Show) then, like Robin Williams or Steve intrusively derails into an out-and-out 2011 Martin, he can be remarkably effective. In sci-fi CGI blockbuster. We’re also supposed (1991, Peter Greenaway) An exiled magi- MPP he is a little of both but more re- Ironically, the massively spectacular train to feel sorry for the beastie – a la King Kong cian finds an opportunity for revenge crash in Super 8 is the perfect symbol strained since he knows that there’s no way – thanks to some film footage the kids found against his enemies muted when his for this movie. daughter and the son of his chief enemy he can scene steal from a penguin even if it’s (Darma Initiative anyone?), while gluing a CGI one. fall in love in this uniquely structured Super 8 ∑∑1/2 the puzzle pieces together earlier in the retelling of The Tempest. In the book (which I did a book report movie. We’ve had only cursory glances of Short Take: The creative teaming of J.J. on in the 4th grade, kicking off a brief but the alien being, and it has killed a passel of Abrams and Steven Spielberg results July 26: It Started with Eve intense obsession with penguins), Mr. Pop- people. Then, in the midst of this sudden in a nicely intended, not-so-nicely (1941, Henry Koster) A young man asks per is a poor painter from a small town who Alien-meets-Cloverfield sci-fi feast, Super wins a penguin on a radio contest (remem- executed Goonies-meets-E.T trainwreck a hat check girl to pose as his fiancée in of movie. 8 delivers the single most gagamatic sac- order to make his dying father’s last mo- ber this is in 1938). After the addition of a charine ending, thereby negating anything ments happy. However, the old man’s female penguin, the Poppers wind up with Reel Take: This whole review could be previously worthwhile. health takes a turn for the better. 10 eggs and eventually 12 penguins in all. A summed up with merely writing the follow- There’s a lot to like in Super 8. Its failure on the vaudeville circuit (Popper’s ing: Is it just me, or does J. J. Abrams (TV’s throwback tendencies are appealing; they Carolina Cinemas, 1640 Performing Penguins) ends with the pen- LOST) just not know how to end a story? make you realize how much the world and guins being introduced to the North Pole Hendersonville Rd. (828) Any fellow LOST devotees, who faith- filmmaking has changed in 30 years. Unfor- 274-9500. For more and Mr. Popper along for the ride. fully followed five seasons of ever grow- tunately, the more I thought about it the less information go to The film is set in contemporary Man- ing mystery only be duped into the worst I liked it. 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Sandburg he Friends of Carl Sandburg at national Film Festival in Winston-Salem on Connemara in conjunction with April 2, and in Asheville as part of Wordfest Documentary Bonesteel Films will host a pre- on May 3. miere showing of a feature-length Bonesteel draws on 20 years of experi- to Premiere in documentary on the life and influence in film, video and television and is a Tence of Carl Sandburg. graduate of N.C. State University’s com- Flat Rock The film, The Day Carl Sandburg munication program. He has worked with Died, will be shown Tuesday, July 26 at the N.C. Public Television and founded Bon- Flat Rock Playhouse. An informal reception esteel Films in Atlanta before moving the by Kathleen Hudson will begin at 7 p.m. The documentary will company to Asheville in 1997. Among his follow at 8 p.m., and a brief question and documentaries are The Mystery of George answer session led by Paul Bonesteel will Masa (2003), andThe Great American Quilt Paul Bonesteel has drawn from his 20 years conclude the evening. of experience in film, video and television Revival (2005). Flat Rock’s own Paul Bonesteel, son of for his latest documentary on the life and Proceeds from the Friends of Carl Classic World Cinema Pete and Georgia Bonesteel, spent six years influence of Carl Sandburg. Sandburg at Connemara and this film researching and filming the documentary. screening support diverse and growing Foreign Film Series “Connemara and Carl Sandburg’s life story interviews with Carl Sandburg’s daughter, educational programming for youth, school July 2011: made an impression on me as a boy, and Helga Sandburg Crile, Studs Terkel, Pete groups and the visiting public at Carl Sand- Artists Caught on Film since that time I always kind of knew I was Seeger, Norman Corwin, and biographer burg Home NHS. Generous support for the going to make a film about him,” said docu- Penelope Niven. In a very entertaining fash- evening has been provided by the Village of Come on in, get comfortable, have mentarian Paul Bonesteel who grew up just ion, the film highlights Sandburg’s prolific Flat Rock Merchants’ Association. some refreshments and enjoy several miles from Carl Sandburg Home contributions to poetry, history, journalism, great films from around the world. National Historic Site. folk music, children’s literature, and Every Friday at 8 p.m. Donations The film provides audienc- the enduring legacy of his ideas. If You General Admission for the July appreciated. es exposure to a poet Bonesteel Bonesteel is especially look- Go 26 screening of the Sandburg has admired since childhood. ing forward to presenting his work documentary is $15; $10 for July 8 – Moulin Rouge Sandburg’s view of the world, at a venue near the Carl Sandburg students. (UK 1952) by John Huston – Henri his feeling that we need to Home National Historic Site. “I’m really excited to share this story with Tickets are available at the Flat Rock de Toulouse-Lautrec, frequent continually work toward de- Playhouse Box Office, (828) 693-0731. visitor of the Moulin Rouge, falls in mocracy, and his respect for the this audience. There is so much love with a spirited young woman common man are still relevant about his life and career that people of the streets, which leads to a themes today and are captured may not know about, it’s exciting.” For more information please visit tumultuous relationship. as key elements of the film. “The Day Carl Sandburg Died” www.friendsofcarlsandburg.org The documentary features Carl Sandburg premiered at the River Run Inter- July 15 – Andrei Rublev (Soviet Union 1966) by Andrei Tarkovsky – Charts the life of Andrei Rublev, the great icon painter, through a turbulent period his month I saw as I said Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, and Call of 15th Century Russian history, Pirates of the Joseph Rathbone earlier, of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. First, I got marked by endless fighting between Caribbean: On Recommends and I Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood this past rival Princes and Tatar invasions. Stranger Tides, give it month and I must say that it is a great and X- Men: First by Joseph Rathbone, age 12 four game and I have truly enjoyed playing it. July 22 – Seraphine TClass. Both of these stars. It is rated M. (France/Belgium 2008) by Martin movies are great and so I This As for Assassin’s Creed: Revela- Provost – In 1914 a famous German will get to the review. movie is a prequel to all of the other X-Men tions and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare art collector rents an apartment Pirates of the Caribbean: On Strang- movies. Here you will find out how Beast 3, they will be released sometime this outside of Paris in order to write er Tides is fantastic and I give it five stars. came to be, and how the conflict between November. and to take a rest from his hectic The storyline is well told and quite easy Xavier and Magneto started. You also learn life. He is stunned to learn that the to follow, not unlike the previous Pirates how Raven (Mystique), Angel, Beast, rough-and-ready cleaning lady is an of the Caribbean movies. Also, the story- Magneto, Xavier, Riptide, Banshee, artist. line follows up on the previous movie. Darwin, and Havok all meet. In this movie Jack Sparrow, Barbo- The story line follows well with July 29 – Caravaggio ssa, Mr. Gibbs, and Jack the monkey all the other X-Men movies except for (UK 1986) by Derek Jarman – The return. Of course William Turner and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. At the love triangle of Caravaggio, Lena, Elisabeth Swan do not return because end of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Ranuccio. Caravaggio’s use Will became the captain of the Flying Xavier is bald but standing, and at the of street people, drunks and Dutchman, and Elisabeth stayed on an end of X-Men: First Class, Xavier is prostitutes are models for his island to raise their son. paralyzed but still has hair (who do intense, usually religious paintings. Like in the other movies, the pirates you believe?). I recommend this film are in pursuit of a mythical treasure. In to anyone 11 and up due to some If You Go: Doors open at 7:45, close this movie it is the Fountain of Youth. intense sequences of action. I would at 8:15 p.m. Film begins at 8 p.m. This movie takes several surprising twists also like to thank Beaucatcher Cin- Presented by Courtyard Gallery, 109 and includes lot of humor, a love inter- emas for giving me a reviewer’s pass X-Men: First Class: Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Roberts Street, in the Phil Mechanic Fassbender), Charles Xavier (James McAvoy), est, and plenty of action. I highly recom- to see both of these movies. Studios located in Asheville’s River Lead Cassidy (Caleb Landry Jones), Raven Arts District. For more information mend this film to anyone 10 and up, due One last thing that I would like Darkholm (Jennifer Lawrence), Dr. Moira McTaggert please visit www.ashevillecourtyard. to a few frightening images. to mention this month are the games (Rose Byrne), Hank McCoy (Nicholas Hoult), com or phone (828) 273-3332. X-Men: First Class is also a great movie, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, and Alex Summers (Lucas Till).

16 July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE sneak preview Andie MacDowell in Monte Carlo ndie MacDowell, actress and England, France and Italy. I was interviewed by Cherry Hart Asheville resident, will next be favored by my most cherished seen in the feature film “Monte editor to this day, Grace Cod- Carlo” with Selena Gomez. The AM: They were great. I love working with dington. I worked with her movie is a romantic comedy young people. I sit back and remember what extensively in the eighties for Afilmed in Paris, Budapest, and Monte it was like for me, when I started in the busi- English Vogue. Grace is still Carlo and will be released July 1 in the- ness. They are on the cusp of their careers the most brilliant fashion editor aters nation-wide. Other stars in the film and having the time of their lives. today at American Vogue. are Leighton Meester, Katie Cassidy, and RRM: How were your scenes with Selena? Cory Monteith. RRM: What comes to mind During an interview in her home, AM: I had a good time. Selena is very profes- when you think about your MacDowell talked about this fun movie sional and well-mannered. Her mother has career? and her other upcoming projects. done a great job of keeping her young. AM: I love being a mentor to these younger actors. I love RRM: Don’t you have a new TV series in Rapid River Magazine: What role do you remembering and understand- the works? play in “Monte Carlo?” ing all the steps I have taken. Andie MacDowell: I am the mother of AM: Yes, it’s a comedy called “Jane by I appreciate everything I have Selena’s character Grace. Design.” I play Gray Chandler Murray, the accomplished. Andie MacDowell boss of Jane Quimby at a hip retail company. I have a comfortable feeling RRM: What is the storyline? about my career. I am way down the road, was that the action of playing brought me RRM: Who has the part of Jane? AM: Grace and two friends go on vaca- like in my role in “Footloose” coming out joy. Playing and pretending is my job, tion in Paris. Grace is mistaken for AM: Erica Dasher is Jane. Her character is later this year. The kids I am working with and it is wonderful! a wealthy heiress. They decide to go a 16-year old who lands a job because she are fresh, free, and excited. along with the new identity and enjoy a appears old enough to be an adult. Erica has I get to play with them! Andie MacDowell’s luxury trip. great comic timing in her role. This show I always remember the question Ian upcoming appearances: will attract a young audience of teenagers. Holm asked me. He said, “Are you ready RRM: What did you like most about the to play?” (Holm appeared in “Greystoke- “Monte Carlo” July 1 film? RRM: Tell me about your part and being the The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes,” “Footloose” October 14, 2011 AM: The best part was the exposure to demanding boss. in which MacDowell played Jane. Three of “Jane by Design” early 2012, ABC another generation of actors. It was fun AM: Even though my character is demand- Holm’s other notable appearances were in Family TV to be with sassy young girls. ing, there are moments in the show when “Chariots of Fire” and two of the “Lord of you see her humanity. I grew up in the the Rings” film trilogy.) “Mighty Fine” with her daughter RRM: What was it like working with fashion business. I know that world. I mod- I get to play for my job. I never contem- Rainey Qualley, to be announced. the girls? eled for all the Vogue magazines in America, plated celebrity or fame. My only thought

The New Orleans Bingo! Show A wild nightmare hiding Summer Sonata Series in a heart-shaped box of Presented by ince its inception in 2002, The New York Times; and “a ludicrous amalgama- Classicopia, the Orleans Bingo! Show has existed as tion of rock and bingo led by showmen with chocolates. series begins with a the very epitome of a band that could facepaint and a theremin,” The Chicago concert for clarinet only be born of the Crescent City. Tribune, The New Orleans Bingo! Show is and piano featur- Weaving together the rich musi- proud to bring its unique brand of French of recording and performing with such leg- ing clarinetist Fred Scal heritage of New Orleans’ storied past Quarter chaos to The Magnetic Field, July endary musicians as Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Lemmons performing with a punk rock commitment to bucking 21-23, 2011. and Dr. John, as well as contemporary stars music of Brahms, convention, The New Orleans Bingo! Show About Clint Maedgen the likes of Jim James (My Morning Jacket), Bernstein, Saint- frames the exquisite songwriting and impec- Ani DiFranco, and Andrew Bird. Saens, and more. cable musical chops of multi-instrumental Clint Maedgen is a multi-instrumen- Maedgen’s most recent contribution Friday, July 22 – 8 p.m. at the White vocalist and frontman tal singer, songwriter, is to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band/Del Horse in Black Mountain. Tickets are Clint Maedgen in a composer, and arranger, McCoury Band collaboration American best known for his $15, available at www.whitehorse- back-alley Brechtian Legacies album. blackmountain.com. cabaret, complete with work as leader of the leering clowns, danger- multi-media cabaret Saturday, July 23 – 3 p.m. at a private ous games of chance, gameshow experi- If The New Orleans Bingo! Show, home. Call Daniel Weiser at (828) 505- ence that is The New You 2903 or e-mail daniel@classicopia. and ill-advised romance. Go July 21-23 at The Magnetic Field, Alternately de- Orleans Bingo! Show. 372 Depot Street, Asheville. Phone org for prices and details. As full-time reed player scribed as “a link (828) 668-2154, or visit www. Sunday, July 24 – 4 p.m. at the between the old music and frequent vocal- themagneticfield.com for more details. ist for New Orleans’ Altamont Theater, 18 Church Street to come and the myste- in Asheville. Tickets are $5-$20. Visit world-renowned Pres- rious funhouse atmo- www.thealtamont.com for tickets. sphere that continues ervation Hall Jazz Band, For more information please visit in New Orleans,” New Clint has had the honor www.neworleansbingoshow.com Moe details at www.classicopia.org

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Folkmoot Festival July 21-31 ment, cultural exchange and Monday, July 25 education. It is their intent to 7:30 p.m. – Town Center, he 2011 Folkmoot Festival will take notable. Dancers and musicians in colorful share cultural traditions with Burnsville. (2 Groups) Adults place throughout twelve counties in traditional costumes from the 10 countries the broadest audiences, partly $16. Western North Carolina with new of Trinidad, Croatia, Finland, Burundi, to ensure these traditions Tuesday, July 26 performances in Hickory, NC, and Puerto Rico, China, Guadeloupe, Turkey, are not lost in our fast-paced 7:00 p.m. – Stecoah Valley Jonesborough, TN, (home of the Italy and the USA are expected to appear in modern world. Center. (2 Groups) Adults $16. TNational Storytelling Festival). more than 70 performances. Festivals like Folkmoot 7:30 p.m. – Mars Hill, Ebb’s In this 28th year of Folkmoot Festivals, These world ambassadors travel to do not provide payment to the Chapel School. (2 Groups) the diversity of invited countries is especially North Carolina for two weeks of entertain- groups for their performances. Adults $16; Children 12 & Instead, all expenses are cov- under $8. ered by the Festival. Folkmoot 7:30 p.m. – Colonial Theatre, staff will prepare 20,000 meals Canton. (3 Groups) Adults for our guests and the familiar $16. white “Activity Buses” will travel more than 10,000 miles Wednesday, July 27 transporting groups to perfor- Hurdy Gurdy 2:00 p.m. – Blue Ridge Com- mances. munity College, Bo Thomas Auditorium, Flat Rock. (6 Groups) Adults $25; Faculty, Performance Students half price. Schedule* 7:30 p.m. – Blue Ridge Com- munity College, Bo Thomas Wednesday, July 20 Auditorium, Flat Rock. (6 7:30 p.m. – HomeTrust Bank’s Groups) Adults $25; Faculty, Family Night, Folkmoot Center, Students half price. Waynesville. (2 Groups) Adults 7:30 p.m. – Swain High $10. School, Bryson City. (3 Thursday, July 21 Burundi Groups) Adults $16. 7:30 p.m. – Gala Preview & Thursday, July 28 Reception. Private event for 7:30 p.m. – Smoky Mountain members, donors and sponsors. Center for Performing Arts, (All Groups) Franklin. (4 Groups) Adults Friday, July 22 $25, $20; Children 12 & under $10. 12:30 p.m. – Parade of Nations, Waynesville. 7:30 p.m. – Haywood Com- munity College, Waynesville. 6:30 p.m. – Folkmoot at Friday (5 Groups) Reserved $25, $20; Street Dance, Waynesville. De- General $15. tails: (828) 456-3517 China 7:30 p.m. – Grand Opening, Friday, July 29 Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) 2:00 p.m. – Extravaganza Matinee, Stompin’ Reserved $30, $25; General $20. Ground, Maggie Valley. (7 Groups) Reserved $25, $20; General $15. Saturday, July 23 7:30 p.m. – Extravaganza, Stompin’ Ground, 8:00 a.m. – Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk & Kid’s Maggie Valley. (7 Groups) Reserved $25, $20; Fun Run, Folkmoot Center, Waynesville. Adult General $15. advance registration $20, Children $8; Adult race day $25, Children $10. Saturday, July 30 2:00 p.m. – Historic Jonesborough Visitor Cen- 10 a.m. to 5p.m. – International Festival Day, ter, Jonesborough, TN. (3 Groups) General $16; Waynesville. Details: (828) 452-0593 7:30 p.m. – World Celebration, Lipinsky Audito- 7:30 p.m. – Haywood Community College, rium, UNCA. (6 Groups) Reserved $25; General Clyde. (All Groups) Reserved $30, $25; General $20. $20. pg. 39 B 7:30 p.m. – Western Carolina University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Cullowhee. (3 Sunday, July 31 Groups) Adults $18; Faculty $15; Students $5. 7:00 p.m. – Candlelight Closing, Stuart Audi- torium, Lake Junaluska. (All Groups) Reserved Sunday, July 24 $30, $25; General $20. 2:00 p.m. – WNC World Tour, Lipinsky Audito- rium, UNCA. (6 Groups) Reserved $25; General $20. If 3:00 p.m. – World Friendship Day, Stuart Au- You Children 12 & under admitted ditorium, Lake Junaluska. (6 Groups) Reserved Go for half price to most events. For $25, $20; General $15. more information, a full schedule, and to purchase tickets, go to www. 7:00 p.m. – S.A.L.T. Block Auditorium, Hickory. (3 Groups) Adults $16. FolkmootUSA.org or call 1-877-FolkUSA (877-365-5872). Monday, July 25 *Schedule subject to change. Call the ticket 7:30 p.m. – East Junior High School, Marion. office, (828) 452-2997, for additions or Adults $16; (2 Groups) cancellations.

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RRM: Shock- all in an convincing impersonation of A Laugh and a Scream ing. the incongruously mellow Taylor. A Conversation with Haunted Comedy Tour Guide, Mezzo: Let’s Mezzo: That’s all the actor who portrays me, just say I I got nothin’ to do with that racket. “Mezzo The Happy Medium” had to be Listen, I gotta see a guy about a thing. relocated. We never had this conversation, y’hear? host sightings, dismemberments, a competing medium — he’s The less you and adult-only jokes can be found possessed!” know, the RRM: Loud and clear. Tuesdays through Saturdays on The crowd howls, first with better. Several songs and parts of the script the Haunted Comedy Tour from laughter, and then at Mezzo’s were written by Brian Claflin who plays RRM: I Asheville’s comedy troupe on prompting, to scare up ghosts in the part of Mezzo. The Asheville Citizen- Gwheels, LaZoom. The bus is possessed by Pritchard Park. understand Times called Claflin “an immense talent Mezzo the Happy Medium with the Gimp you run a spirits, attacked by a chain saw, and in- For an hour, the big purple who should be on stage more often,” for his on the LaZoom Haunted Comedy Tour. paranormal... vaded by “The Gimp,” on a ride hosted by bus, known by day for encoun- comic performance in The Labyrinth, which former waste management specialist, Mezzo tering fire-breathing nuns on Mezzo: premiered at The Magnetic Theatre in April. (“MET-zo”) Gracioso. over-sized bicycles, becomes a “rolling “Cleanup Service.” Like Roto-Rooter, but Andrew McDermott (of the Feral Chi- Following a girl in a tiara, a man boards hearse” by night, in search of ghouls, laughs for spooks. huahuas) hosts tours on alternate nights as carrying a cooler, (closed containers of and screams. But Mezzo, with his gold me- I moved here with an associate, James Ghoulish Gary. McDermott also performs alcohol are allowed – encouraged, even), dallion, his own brand of gum, (Chew On Gimpanelli, “The Gimp” we call him. His off-bus characters with James Burns. and whispers to Mezzo, who interrupts, This), and tales of Thomas Wolfe’s ghost, behavior became erratic, it was bad for busi- “Lemme guess, I’m havin’ a psychic vision, is not a native son, as he explains in a sneer ness, so I sent him to the mental hospital. it’s Tiara Girl’s birthday. I got a psychic an- reminiscent of Silvio from The Sopranos. If I think he busted out, though - I seen You The LaZoom Haunted Comedy tennae like a freakin’ radio tower over here!” Rapid River Magazine: How long have you posters with his face around town. Go Tour takes place Tuesday-Saturday Mezzo promises to work her into the act. lived here? at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $23. More Birthdays and anniversaries are frequently RRM: Tell me about the songs. The information on this and other tours can celebrated on board. Mezzo: That’s on a need-to-know basis. It highlight for most seems to be the Liv- be found at www.lazoomtours.com. Find A dead-drunk passerby hollers inco- may surprise you to know I am not from ing-Dead James Taylor song, in which LaZoom on Facebook (where you can also herently. Mezzo doesn’t miss a beat, “It’s this area. the singer threatens to eat our brains, “friend” Mezzo himself).

Vol. 14, No. 11 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — July 2011 19 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE explore biltmore village Village Art and Craft Fair n August 6 and 7 New Morn- by Shari ing Gallery and Bellagio sponsor the Village Art and Craft Fair on the grounds of the Cathedral of Daryl Slaton, this year’s all Souls in Biltmore Village. In poster artist, is known for his Oits 39th year, the VACF continues a long whimsical greeting cards and tradition of bringing high-quality crafts to prints. The 2011 poster shows Biltmore Village. three felines springing to life The fair hosts 118 artists from 19 states, as they escape the confines of a representing the full spectrum of craft media midnight carousel. A real cat runs - jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two- with them in the background. dimensional art and more. The craft fair is a great opportunity to encounter new artists (24 are first-time exhibitors) and to talk If 39th Annual Village T-shirts featuring the poster art created by with crafters one-on-one. 41 artists are from You Art and Craft Fair. Daryl Slaton will be available. o Western North Carolina. Most exhibitors G This high quality craft are not represented at New Morning Gal- fair, sponsored by New Morning Gallery and Bellagio, takes place August 6 Free admission. Homemade refreshments lery, so visitors are sure to find new trea- and 7 on the grounds of the Cathedral of All are available at church sponsored concession sures along with a few old favorites. Souls in Historic Biltmore Village. booths with proceeds benefiting the Over the years, our reputation as one Cathedral’s Outreach program. of the finest craft fairs in the area has spread Fair hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information call (828) 274-2831. (along with the ubiquitous cat posters and and Sunday noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine. T-shirts). Thousands of shoppers from all over the southeast arrive to stroll through the fair, discovering unique gifts for friends, family and themselves! Village Wayside Bar & Grille

ocated in historic Biltmore Village in the original 1896 train depot is the newly reno- vated Village Wayside Bar & Grille. They offer new twists Lon the classics we all know and love. Owners, Mark and Polly dreamed of their menu, incorporating the Mid- western and southern influences they grew up eating. Try the turkey Reuben, slow roasted and brined in house with a sweet peach hibiscus tea brine, or Mark’s favorite, the beef brisket, smoked in house and smothered in homemade Cheerwine BBQ sauce served with The Village Wayside Bar & Grille hand dipped local Kolsch beer battered 30 Lodge Street, Biltmore Village onion rings. Craving something more sub- Asheville, NC 28803 stantial? Check out Potsy’s Pigs, Hungarian (828) 277-4121 style cabbage rolls, or fillet tips over a bed of www.villagewayside.com house made hummus. The Village Wayside serves lunch and Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. dinner all day long with something for Fri-Sat 11 a.m. until late everyone! Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

Summer Fun at the Biltmore Estate Biltmore offers something for every interest: free wine tastings, farmyard fun, a theater and exhibition hall, live music, an Outdoor Adventure Center, delicious dining, great shopping, and much more. Visit www. biltmore.com

Photo courtesy of the Biltmore Estate.

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usan West, the owner of blue, has a studio upstairs on the second floor of her gallery, located in Biltmore Vil- lage. This is where most of the magic happens. SThe cast pieces are transformed from rough hunks of metal to smooth, shiny and/ Susan West, owner of blue or textured pieces of artwork. The walls in this studio are painted gold – most appropri- Since Susan is at blue most days to ately. There are designated areas for specific design custom pieces, or for just general tasks such as soldering, polishing, stone set- questions from customers, the casting takes ting, and other general injury areas. place late at night. this is a great sight for While shopping downstairs customers neighbors as the kiln heats up and the cast- often ask if renovation is underway in the ing torches flame over molten gold. building as there is much banging and other loud noises overhead. No one ever expects the process of making beautiful, small objects of art to be so loud or dirty. Quite often someone in an apron and magnifying headpiece appears from upstairs looking very much like a chimney sweep with a rouge blackened face. Burmese Ruby Ceylon Blue and Diamonds Sapphire

blue 1 Swan Street, Historic Biltmore Village Asheville, NC (828) 277-2583 www.bluegoldsmiths.com Green Tourmaline Purple Sapphire

Neo Cantina Handmade Southwestern Favorites with a Twist

ocated in the heart of Historic Bilt- allows Neo Cantina to be your fiesta head- more Village, Neo Cantina uses only quarters in Asheville and in su casa. the freshest ingredients grown locally Neo Cantina strives to be conscientious when available, including some from of our extended and immediate environ- L their own garden . Perfect for every- ments. It is our priority as a business, and as thing from an evening out with the family individuals to act in accordance with a long to a romantic lingering dinner. term plan towards worldwide sustainability, Housed in an old bowling center built participating fully in the green revolution in in the 1940’s, Neo Cantina continues a long Cool Green Asheville. tradition of great food, fun, and hospitality in a warm and welcoming environment. Enjoy a world famous margarita along with our unique blue corn nachos and Neo Cantina people watch from the large patio, enjoying 10 Biltmore Plaza (old La Paz locale) live music every Thursday evening. Private Historic Biltmore Village dining for 10 to 100, plus off site catering www.neocantina.com

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his summer, three venues host July 1 to October wood art exhibitions showcas- 2, 2011, with an ing selected regional, national, artists’ reception and international artists. A special Saturday, July 23 collector’s weekend is planned July from 2 to 5 p.m. T21-23 with evening and afternoon events at The North Blue Spiral 1, Grovewood Gallery, and The Carolina Arbore- North Carolina Arboretum. Demonstra- tum presents The tions by Carolina Fine Art of Wood: Woodturners will be An International held at the Asheville Invitational Exhi- Area Chamber of bition of Wood- Commerce. turning featuring Dixie Biggs, Lucky Blue Spiral Twist III, available at work by 45 of the 1 presents Wood Grovewood Gallery. most outstanding Moving Forward, wood artists in the featuring the work world. The exhibition will run through Sep- of 14 premier tember 5, 2011. Carolina Woodturners will Southern artists. host demonstrations at the Arboretum the Available at With extraordinary Blue Spiral 1. weekends of June 10, July 1, and August 12. sculpture, turned objects, wall mounted panels, and some If sculptural furniture, Wood Moving Forward You For further information: includes work by esteemed mid-career art- Go Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Avenue, ists and rising talents. On display from July Asheville, NC 28801. Visit www. 1 to September 30, 2011. bluespiral1.com or phone (828) 251-0202. Grovewood Gallery presents A Wood Collector’s Home, featuring work by 19 top Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood wood artists from across North America. Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Visit www. A Wood Collector’s Home will showcase 3 grovewood.com or phone (828) 253-7651. rooms, honoring the idea of incorporating, The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 enjoying, and using handmade, heirloom Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, wood objects in daily life. NC 28806. Visit www.ncarboretum.org or A Wood Collector’s home runs from phone (828) 665-2492.

The Compleat Naturalist

hat’s a naturalist? Owners Hal and Laura Mahan of The Compleat Naturalist in Historic Biltmore Vil- lage answer that question Wevery day, and it only takes one step into their store to discover for yourself. The and microscopes, plus a huge inventory of Compleat Naturalist has something for the nature field guides, books, and maps. The The Rapid River Magazine has been one of my favorite publications for advertising over the last 6 years. Not nature lover in everyone of every age. Mahans, both biologists, lead trips and teach only do you reach local and out-of-town people, you also “We believe that an interest in nature classes for amateur naturalists. The store benefit from the interesting articles that the magazine will can change a person’s life,” says Laura Ma- also features a wide range of nature-oriented write featuring you and your business. han, who has made a career out of teaching gifts, such as bright flower umbrellas, wood- I would encourage you to consider participating in a and inspiring a love of nature. “In my own pecker door knockers, one-of-a-kind etched group advertising section. When enough businesses from case, it was my mother who got me started. glasswork, jewelry, and carved bears. a specific street or area advertise together, it makes for a We used to go out on bird walks when I was worthwhile destination for people to visit. We all benefit a young girl. I hated it at first because it was when this happens. so early in the morning and usually cold in The Compleat Naturalist ~ Susan Marie, owner of Susan Marie Designs the springtime. But one day I got a good Fine Handmade Jewelry, (828) 277-1272 look at a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and I was 2 Brook Street, Biltmore Village 4 Biltmore Avenue, downtown Asheville hooked.” Asheville, NC 28803 The Compleat Naturalist offers every- (828) 274-5430 Advertise with Rapid River Magazine thing one needs to get into a nature hobby. www.compleatnaturalist.com Free web links • Free ad design • Easy monthly billing They stock binoculars and spotting scopes, Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (828) 646-0071 • www.rapidrivermagazine.com rock hammers, insect nets, hand lenses, Most Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m.

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prints color RAPID RIVER ARTS Bring in this Ad and We’ll Take local favorites 15% Off Your Order interview with interviewed by Dennis Ray Excluding Alcohol 1 Coupon Per Table Ruth Kooles. We have used them for all of (828) 236-9800 Martha Kooles the 50 years we have been in operation. Delicious co-owner of Asheville’s Barbecue Inn Open 7 Days a Week RRM: How close is the taste of Hoagies & Pretzels today’s barbecue to that made f you are looking for some ex- Fresh-Baked Calzones ceptionally good Eastern style with the fattier pork of yore? 50 Broadway ~ Asheville, NC barbecue then The Barbecue MK: All meat, including pork, has Specialty Pizzas • Spring Water Dough • Salads Wireless Inn is what you have been fat and other non-edible items in Vegan Soy Cheese, and other Vegetarian Options! Internet Access! looking for. Located just a it. We try very hard to remove as Ifew minutes outside of downtown much of these items as possible. Asheville on Patton Avenue, the Barbecue Inn was founded by Gus Kooles in 1961. Kooles Advertise with Rapid River Magazine originally owned and (828) 646-0071 • www.rapidrivermagazine.com operated another restaurant in Asheville until a friend suggested he try barbecue. Kooles went to Goldsboro, NC to learn the art of preparing eastern-style barbecue and bring it back to the Asheville area. Today second-generation family members Woody and Martha Kooles operate the family restaurant. They still serve the food the Barbecue Inn way Gus Kooles originally prepared it, but 1341 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806 now they also offer a wide variety of dishes (828) 253-9615 including Italian Spaghetti, Brunswick Stew, Hours: Monday through Thursday 10:30 Barbecued ribs, Carolina fried Chicken, a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10:30 Barbecued Chicken, Kids meals and much a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Sunday. more. www.BarbequeInnInc.com Catering services and take out are available every day. Old-fashioned curb service around back is available for take out or you can enjoy your meal at one of the picnic tables, but you must come in to enjoy their collection of over 3000 pigs and model train interview with interviewed by Dennis Ray layout. Rapid River Magazine: What’s the difference between Piedmont and Eastern style barbecue? John & Suzanne Gernandt Martha Kooles: Eastern Barbecue is served extures is a captivating gallery and Textures is the only gallery special- with your choice of several sauces on the working studio owned by John and izing in fine contemporary craft and fine side, Piedmont Barbecue already has the Suzanne Gernandt in downtown art and as such we fill an important place in sauce on it. Waynesville. Here the handcrafted the market that is growing more and more RRM: What technique do you use to smoke mingles with the manufactured, the interested in the fine craft and art produced your meats? Tsophisticated is seated next to the playful, in Western North Carolina. MK: We slow cook our barbecue all night and the local and international share table RRM: What was your first encounter with on pits. What we cook tonight, we serve and wall space. the world of selling art? tomorrow. Fine art by Sarah Faulkner, John Fitzgerald, and many others fill the walls. Suzanne Gernandt: For me, my involve- RRM: What aspects of barbecue are endan- Furniture, dinnerware, glass, ceramics, light- ment as a member of the Southern High- gered today? ing, wall art, all make this small-town store a land Craft Guild was my first encounter MK: The personal touch that we put into source for big city style. to selling my own art. I found that I loved our barbecue. So many others cook their doing the craft shows and talking to people, meat, throw some sauce on it and call it Rapid River Magazine: What is Textures and getting first hand response to my work. barbecue. and why is it important for downtown Later, John and I both were founding mem- Waynesville? RRM: How did you decide what recipes bers of Ariel Gallery, a craft cooperative in John Gernandt: Downtown Waynesville is an Asheville. We become accustomed to selling (menu items) to include, and where did you John & Suzanne Gernandt, owners of get them? amazing small mountain town with quaint not only our own work, but other people’s Textures, a craft-filled gallery located in historical charm. Nestled in the beautiful as well. downtown Waynesville, NC. MK: Most of our recipes were developed surrounding mountains it is a perfect setting by trial and error by our founders, Gus and for the eleven galleries on Main St. Continued on page 35

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by Joe Zinich Women of Beer: Home Brewers Brewgrass, en have dominated the world elected its president, and brews here, she decided A Festival in of beer almost from its start as beer with her husband against all to move as well. Transition drinkers, home-brewers, and odds? Simple. Learn more about She considers professional brewers. With the brewing and enjoy the results. Asheville’s craft beer For those from the Asheville area craft-beer flavor revolution, Rebekah was born and raised in culture and variety who were frustrated with the Brewgrass Mwomen’s interest has increased. Now more Virginia and graduated from Ports- of beer flavors to be ticket-order process and disappointed and more women view beer as a beverage mouth College in Raleigh, NC superior to those she at not getting tickets (like I was), please of choice, home brewing as fun, and the with a Bachelor of Science degree. experienced in Florida consider these thoughts. Brewgrass is Karen McSwain brewing industry as an exciting, new career Not satisfied with her career path and, soon after she evolving from its start as an ambassador opportunity. With that in mind I spoke after college and with a family his- arrived, Molly bought for craft beer to an ambassador for Beer with three female home brewers, Karen tory of baking and cooking, she at- a beer kit from Hops City USA. McSwain, Rebekah Abrams, and Molly tended Johnson and Wales culinary and Vines and a copy of We local beer lovers should embrace Naffke, about their home-brewing story. school. Just over a year later Re- Charlie Papazian’s book this change. If ticket sales went 100% I met all three at different times bekah had found a new career and Joy of Home Brew- to “foreign” beer drinkers, I would be and places – Karen at an interview with her first kitchen in a Charleston, ing. She discovered happy for the Asheville beer commu- Asheville’s home brew club, MALT (she’s SC restaurant. She is a pastry chef that with knowledge, nity, our breweries, our hotels, and our president), Rebekah at the recent Brew- and has been a baking professional the right equipment restaurants. Visitors enliven our beer Off festival (she made a great chili-flavored for the past 10 years. She moved and ingredients, and scene, enhance our reputation as “Beer beer), and Molly at Greenman Brewing to Asheville about 8 years ago. some work, she could City”, and provide significant financial (she’s a bar tender there). As you would At the age of 25 she drank make the styles she support to all our local businesses. expect all three have different starts but her first beer, a Bud Light. Not Rebekah Abrams likes when she wants I will continue to attempt to buy a central theme of flavor and a desire to overly impressed with the flavor, them. The world of tickets (starting day 2) and brag about replicate, improve, and create new taste but open-minded, her move to brewing and beer had Brewgrass even if I don’t score a treats for themselves and their friends. Asheville introduced the world of become her oyster. ticket. Besides, we have the Beer City Born and raised in Connecticut Karen craft beer with its myriad flavors She began brew- Festival, an excellent event, and tickets attended college in Oregon (in part because and aromas. Rebekah sampled and ing with malt extract can be purchased at, and only at, our of its beer culture) and came back east to enjoyed the many styles produced and steeping grains local Breweries and Barley’s. It is, in essence, a locals-only event that I have complete her Horticulture and Sustainable by our local breweries and, about (adds flavor subtleties) enjoyed these past two years. It is well Agricultural degree at Iowa State and to 3 years ago, decided to brew beer but quickly moved to organized by the Asheville Brewer’s Al- accept a job at Warren Wilson College. Her herself. Since she experiments all-grain. The more liance with help from the people who beer history started with her father. He is a with flavors and methods to she brewed the more manage Brewgrass. terrific cook who created meals of marvel- make her pastry creations, “Why she believed she could For those who aren’t aware of the ous flavors. Although his favorite beer at the not do the same with beer?” make and improve event or its history, Brewgrass is a time was a typical American pilsner, Karen She started brewing with Molly Naffke on the beer flavors wildly successful festival that celebrates desired more savory beers. An acknowl- a kit purchased from Hops and she liked or create the music of the mountains and its craft edged “foody” she reasoned, “I eat deli- Vines (hopsandvines.net), made a tasty new ones. Molly had found her pas- beers with part of the proceeds donated cious food, why not drink delicious beer?” IPA, and was hooked. The beer she sion and a career direction — brewing. to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Western Karen brewed, mostly without suc- entered in the recent Brew-Off com- Call it luck, fate, or the alignment of the North Carolina. The festival started cess, with a beer kit (a Grandmother’s gift). petition was a collaborative effort. stars, soon after that realization she was about 14 years ago by the owners of New to Asheville and with an interest in From the start, she considered us- hired as a bar tender at Green Man Brew- Barley’s who were working very hard beer, she joined MALT primarily to meet ing chilies in a beer. Chili peppers can ing. She jumped at the opportunity to get to introduce craft beer to the Asheville people. From the first meeting her beer be smoky, hot, or have a chili flavor (not started in the industry that so excited her. area. Early festivals were not well at- knowledge grew along with her collection smoky, not hot) and could add an interest- To other women who think brewing tended; now it draws larger and larger of brewing equipment and friends. With ing flavor and aroma profile to a beer. A could be a career path, she suggests you take crowds from the area, the region, the the help and support of other members, friend suggested she make a brown-ale style, action. Enthusiastic women brewers are US, and foreign countries. she quickly moved from extract brew- another a name, and Down Town Chili welcomed in the industry, fellow brewers As Asheville’s beer scene and repu- ing to all-grain, from questionable to Brown was born. She nailed it. The beer had willingly share their knowledge and meth- tation grows, thanks in part to Brew- excellent quality beer and, in the process, the smoky aroma and flavor of chilis and ods, and everyone works hard to further grass, demand for Brewgrass tickets became a recognized beer judge. When ended with a distinct chili bite. Although not their art. Molly plans to become a profes- will continue to grow dramatically. For she volunteered for a MALT project her for the faint of heart, the beer is excellent sional brewer. With her passion for beer the last 5 years Brewgrass has sold out enthusiasm and organizational skills were alone but probably best paired with food. and brewing, her eagerness to learn, and at an increasingly earlier time. Last year revealed and she was elected president. As for the future, Rebekah wants to her focus, no doubt she’ll reach her goal. tickets were scooped up in 21 hours Recently married she and husband learn about obscure styles, move into all- If you are at a MALT meeting, a (6 months before the event); this year Joel (also a home brewer) started brewing grain brewing, and learn to keg. Her plan competition, or at Greenman and get a ticket demand slowed their website to together against the advice of fellow malt is to intern with a local brewery to learn chance to talk beer with these ladies, do. a crawl. Buyers were on-line for 4 to 5 members. Normally, married couples do more about brewing on a large scale and Oh, and if you are lucky enough to sample hours to get tickets and many did not not brew well together (too many chefs in (possibly) become a professional brewer. one of their beers, smile, say “Yes, thank succeed. As you can imagine wall-posts the kitchen) but she and Joel are success- With her science background, culinary you,” hold out your glass, and enjoy. on Facebook bluntly reflected the ful because they have different strengths; skills, flavor curiosity and knowledge, and frustration and disappointment felt by Karen tends to be more creative with her brewing passion, she could become many. The people that run Brewgrass recipes while Joel tends to keep more one very interesting, professional brewer. vowed to correct the ordering process For eight years, Joe Zinich next year and I believe they will. This precise records of recipes and brew logs. Molly was born and raised in Florida, has been taking a self- is one of the best-produced festivals I They also take turns being “head chef.” studied forensic psychology, and traveled guided, high-intensity tour attend and I celebrate their success and What’s ahead for this “Foody” who extensively. She has a self-proclaimed “lust of the Asheville beer scene. the benefits Brewgrass brings to the started brewing to be able to drink tasty for life” and visited Asheville several times Contact him at: jzinich@ city of Asheville. beer, joined MALT to meet people, was in her travels. When her parents moved bellsouth.net.

24 July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE restaurants & wine Wine, Interrupted It’s ok to play – Not all wine is for swirling and sniffing

n an “upscale” grocery store I recently products that are flavored. This column got hit with a rare craving: chocolate recommends Sangria every summer. This by Michael Parker Summer at the Weinhaus milk. It’s interesting how a carefully column likes watermelon wine. There’s chosen tint (not shade) of brown on the nothing wrong with making wine spritzers. There are many ways to make Sangria Thursday, July 21 label can bring it on. I chose a single In Moonstruck, there was no scandal in – no “right way,” but I have learned that Wine Dinner at the Grovewood Cafe. sizeI of the one that, if bought by the gallon, the Castorini family tradition of dropping a there are some general tricks to remember. The Grovewood Café is located behind would cost $24. sugar cube in each glass of sparkling wine. Red wine Sangria with better with fruits like the Grove Park Inn, in one of the seven The cart rolled another twenty feet All that is what inexpensive wine is for. apples and pears. Citrus should be reserved historic Biltmore Industries buildings. and there was a case stack of Chocovine, Contempt should be reserved for waste, like for white wine versions. Melon works with These structures were designed by red wine “subtly combined with rich dark mixing orange juice with Champagne. both. Pink Sangrias can benefit from vodka Fred Seely, the architect of the Grove chocolate from Holland.” and grapefruit. Park Inn. The thick stone walls covered Two fair and balanced reviews of chocolate It is important to leave the ice out while with historic photographs offer an Subtly? Ha! In a clear bottle, this wines with oh-so-clever names: product was indistinguishable from the dairy the flavors blend, otherwise you will get elegant setting for our Summertime alternative in my cart. Still, I considered it. It Chocovine – wine, cream, chocolate. If you diluted sangria. Also, if you like soda water, International Wine Dinner. was, after all, an alcoholic product, a product like Kahlúa and cream, you’ll like it. If you add it to your glass rather than the batch. Chef Larry Waldrop and his staff always for adults. Drinking milk by the glass has don’t, you won’t. Make an effort to discover your secret present sumptuous courses which are also lost its appeal for me. Chocolate Shop – port style red wine and ingredient for a recipe you can call your expertly served. We look forward to you Another ten feet of cart-rolling and chocolate, no cream. If you like chocolate- own. I love watermelon. For another ex- joining us for the evening. ample, you can substitute brandy with rum. there it was, a normal looking wine bottle, covered cherries, you’ll like it. If you don’t Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: $65 all inclusive. a red wine from Washington blended with you won’t. Think about adding mango. With the following recipe, make simple common sense Please call the Weinhaus for reservations chocolate, and a carefully chosen, alluring at (828) 254-6453. shade (not tint) of brown for the label. An Did Somebody Say Watermelon Wine? adjustments if you go with a different size appetite for an alternative to Port emerged. Lake James Cellars, Summer Slice, Wa- jug or box. Because the last Friday of the month falls No sale for the milk. I now had something termelon White Merlot – Yes, I’m listing Sangria Blanca – White Wine Sangria on Bele Chere there will be no Friday grown-up to drink later that night while Night Flights at the Weinhaus in July. this, even with the repulsive phrase “White • A 5-liter box of white wine viewing Battle Los Angeles and Pandorum Merlot,” tasted at a regional wine and food The Weinhaus, 86 Patton Avenue on DVD. event, outside, on one of the hottest days • Juice of three fat oranges Asheville, NC (828) 254-6453 After a dinner of eggplant Parmesan that summer. It was exactly what we needed. • Juice of three fat lemons topped with a salsa of heirloom tomatoes, We (the five of us) bought two cold bottles • Pint of cheap Gallo brandy spinach, ginger, and sherry vinegar (thrown and emptied them in the shade on the bank together with what was on hand and washed of the French Broad River. • Pint of cheap triple sec Let it sit for a while, chilled overnight down with Groth Sauvignon Blanc), I was • Three thin-sliced oranges really, if childishly, looking forward to the Sangria for Summer is ideal, for the flavors to blend. If it doesn’t • Three thin-sliced lemons fit in the fridge, use ice or blue blocks sealed chocolate wine… Good Sangria requires good fruit. A big in a clean plastic bag. Hold the ice and club ...and I couldn’t drink it. My body and mistake in making Sangria is spending too • A couple of handfuls of cantaloupe and soda until serving time. brain quickly allied and resisted, it was the much on pre-cut fruit. You really need to honeydew You can follow the above for Red wine clearest message, as if it were unleashed know how to slice and chop it on your own. • Three handfuls of thin-sliced watermelon Sangria, just remember that apples and pears from the great depths of ancient DNA, like If you are dangerous with a knife, go to the (Be sure the watermelon has not attained are better than citrus. Adding a hint of anise the fear of snakes, to put the glass down. kitchen store and buy a cheap mandolin. that weird flavor and smell it gets when can be delightful here. Using rum, especially To be fair, this may not be your review. (Mine cost twenty dollars and has lasted for warm and overripe.) dark rum, can be better than brandy. Adding There is no lesson here to be a snob. There over a decade. It will quickly pay for itself.) chocolate would be, well, childish. Don’t is enough wine in the world to have wine Slice the fruit thin so more flavors get com- Sugar is optional, how sweet do you want it? you think? bined in the mix. Always second-guess your choice for sugar

Brew News

Joe Sollazo is the new owner-op- erator of the Asheville Brew’s Cruise Great values & styles and brings a wealth of experience and new energy to the franchise. Positive Free Wine Tastings on Saturdays changes include a new website (it’s a beauty, easy to navigate, easy to book from 2 to 5 p.m. tickets, and has excellent informa- Tasting wine is not only fun, but it presents a chance to learn about tion and graphics), an expanded local wine and what it is about a particular wine that you like, or don’t schedule, several new walking tours, like. You can sip while you shop. Find some new favorites — try and plans for remote tours on Sunday it before you buy it. We will usually have a few whites and a few to one or more of Southern Appala- reds open, with the occassional guest speaker. Please stop by! chian, Catawba Valley, Olde Hickory, Heinzelmännchen, Nantahala, etc. www.theAshevilleWineGuy.com For more information, visit the website at www.brewscruise.com or Wine Retail ~ Tastings ~ Wine Classes 555 Merrimon Ave. call (828) 545-5181. Great wines for any occasion and budget. (828) 254-6500

Vol. 14, No. 11 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — July 2011 25 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE poetry & poets / local authors & books

Rosanne Cash reading by Ted Olson

& book signing! Poetry in Paris: poets-for-hire, writing Tuesday, August 2 A Valued Legacy, Then and Now commissioned verses at 7 p.m. for any occasion. Malaprop’s Book- or over a century now, Asheville ary heritage through Parisian cafes, store & Cafe is has sometimes been referred to as sponsoring muse- bars, and restaurants honored to pres- “the Paris of the South”—apparently ums or foundations are places traditionally ent Rosanne Cash, dubbed so by local boosters in recog- specifically dedi- friendly to poetry as Grammy Award nition for the smaller, younger city’s cated to honoring ideal sites for writing Fimpressive architectural variety and diversity and encouraging poems, for camara- Winner and Johnny Cash’s eldest daugh- of cultural life. the proliferation of derie among creative ter. Ms. Cash will be interviewed on In this column I don’t intend to ques- poetry, including the Bust of poet Charles Baudelaire by Pierre people (it’s no wonder stage by local musician and WNCW tion the veracity, wisdom, or folly of such a Musee des Lettres et Félix Masseau (1869-1937). Jardin du that Paris has long DJ Laura Blackley. Ms. Cash will an- claim (many towns have been named after Manuscrits (Mu- Luxembourg, Paris, France. fostered cross-fer- swer questions from the audience, and “The City of Light,” but there is, after all, seum of Letters and tilization between sign copies of her memoir, Composed. only one Paris, France). I simply wish to Manuscripts) and La Maison de Poesie (The poetry and other art-forms), and for planned explore the role of poetry in the city that so House of Poetry). and impromptu poetry readings (it’s not Tickets are $23 and include a paper- many other communities worldwide envy The French national and Paris gov- surprising that several such venues in Paris, back copy of her book. Tickets must and emulate. ernments promote poetry through such such as Le Poete on Avenue Victor Hugo, be purchased in advance at Malaprop’s. While visual art-forms (especially paint- sponsored events as Le Marche de la Poesie make emphatic the connection between Event takes place at Diana Wortham ing, sculpture, architecture, still photogra- (the Poetry Market, a book fair offered an- food and poetry). Theatre, 2 South Pack Square, Down- phy, and film) tend to capture the attention nually on Place Saint-Sulpice in Paris) and Bookstores in Paris stock a wide range town Asheville. Seating is general of tourists in Paris, people who spend more Le Printemps des Poets (a springtime poetry of poetry books showcasing poetry written admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. time there soon realize that poetry is also in- festival held annually both in Paris and else- in French, English, and other languages, and tegral to the city’s cultural identity. Indeed, where in France). several of these bookstores—among them If Parisians’ respect for poetry is manifested in Poetry’s historical presence in Paris is the influential English language bookstore You Malaprop’s Bookstore/ Go Café, 55 Haywood Street, obvious as well as subtle ways. memorably memorialized in the city’s urban Shakespeare and Company, located a short downtown Asheville. For Internationally renowned for docu- landscape. Statues of poets grace the city’s stroll from Notre Dame, the cathedral that more information call (828) 254- menting history through an astounding parks and avenues; for instance, a stately has inspired countless poems and other art- 6734, or visit www.malaprops.com. assemblage of museums and other cultural representation of post-romantic master poet works—are places where people and poetry institutions, Paris acknowledges its liter- Charles Baudelaire stands in Jardin du Lux- connect. embourg, while a small park off Boulevard Paris’s rich legacy of poetry may be Saint-Germain commemorates the liter- amply evident across the city, yet what ary legacy of Ukranian poet/painter Taras makes visiting Paris particularly fascinating Shevchenko. is witnessing how Parisians and expatriates Hospice and Grief Some of the greatest poets in nine- from elsewhere celebrate poetry in the here teenth and twentieth century European and now. Paul & Sylvia’s Love across the veil literature were buried in Paris’s famed Certainly, as Paris demonstrates, a cemeteries. Montmarte is where German truly vital poetry scene must not only be y wife, of 23 years, passed romantic poet Heinrich Heine was buried, grounded in an established local, regional, or by Paul Rego away nine weeks ago. and Montparnasse claims the gravesites for national poetry culture, but must also exude Everything happened so Baudelaire, Irish poet and playwright Sam- a contemporary passion for the art-form. fast. During the three the only recordings of her songs uel Beckett, Peruvian modernist poet Cesar Given the aplomb with which the Mweeks we spent at hospice, I used I could find. Vallejo, French inventor/poet Charles Cros, city celebrates its past literary legacy while her laptop to write eMails to every I’ve fallen through every and French singer-songwriter Serge Gains- also generating present-day enthusiasm for address she had. I wrote those crack in the financial-help sys- bourg; while Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise poetry, Paris can inspire people across the eMails as therapy, as the events tem. Even the initial interview for harbors the tombs of such significant poets world (whether they are from “the Paris of were happening. To this day, I the hospice bereavement program as French romantic poet Gerard de Nerval, the South” or from any other community) don’t know what I wrot,e but became a nightmare for me. So French surrealist poets Guillaume Appol- to enjoy poetry—and therefore life itself— people showed up at hospice, sent I’m currently doing my own, linaire and Paul Eluard, American symbolist much more deeply. cards and money because of them. self-imposed therapy by renting poet Stuart Merrill, Polish romantic poet booth space at the Downtown Market. I’m Cyprian Norwid, and two cultural icons Several people told me my eMails have Ted Olson is the author of touched them in some way and encouraged typically there from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven from markedly different eras: Irish poet and such books as Breathing me to put them in a book. So I did. days a week. I spend my days there, around dramatist Oscar Wilde and American singer- in Darkness: Poems (Wind My wife and I are very close — more people, and go home to an empty house and songwriter Jim Morrison. Publications, 2006) and Blue than “soul mates,” we’re “symbiotic.” Even try to make sense of all of this. Such testimonials bear witness to the Ridge Folklife (University Press though she’s 18 years older than me, for When we first arrived at hospice, I fact that Paris has long been fertile ground of Mississippi, 1998) and started to tell someone about our recent for poets. Yet the love for poetry there is he is the editor of numerous more than 21 years we’ve never been more books, including CrossRoads: than 100-feet away from each other. We experience and I asked my wife “Should I far from being solely an historical phenom- A Southern Culture Annual (Mercer University have no family here and no friends. It’s just tell them what happened?” She said “Tell enon. To many Parisians, reading, reciting, Press, 2009). His experiences as a poet and me and my beautiful but haunting memo- our story.” So I am. Somehow, it may help and writing poetry are acts as elemental as musician are discussed on www.windpub. ries of her. others. breathing or any other bodily function. com/books/breathingindarkness.htm. Although I have placed those eMails in Our CD can be found on this Cafe- Many people in Paris carry—and actu- a book, I still haven’t read what I wrote dur- Press page: www.goodreads.com/book/ ally read—books of poetry on subway lines Poets who would like for their poetry to be show/11520911-hospice-and-grief or in parks, and a few particularly inspired considered for a future column may send their ing those three weeks. It’s still too painful. books and manuscripts to Ted Olson, ETSU, Box (I haven’t read the book.) My wife and I are and enterprising people set up tables in pub- 70400, Johnson City, TN 37614. Please include musicians and I also put together a CD of Visit www.i-n-f-i-n-i-t-y.com lic spaces in order to offer their services as contact information and a SASE with submissions.

26 July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE authors ~ books ~ readings The Blue Bicycle Helps Artie Royal Roll Through Life

ow does an underprivileged boy through a childhood of coping with a literary magazine based in from the mountains of western a disturbed, knife-throwing carnie Georgia; a writer in residence North Carolina, a boy who has by dad, an increasingly ill mother, a at Peace College under Doris age eighteen lost everyone dear to great grandfather haunted by war Betts’ guiding hand; and he’s Hhim, manage to shape a workable life? and a failed teen love affair, then on the administrative board of We host numerous Readings, July Bookclubs, as well as Poetrio! Writer Bob Mustin, author of The Blue into a brief naval career, only to the Appalachian Authors Guild, Partial Listing More events posted online. Bicycle, a novella set in the Asheville area, return to Asheville and the past a chapter of the Virginia Writers allows Artie Royal to provide his own an- he can’t yet reconcile. Artie isn’t Club. readings & booksignings swers to this question as Artie and his ratty without emotional resources, In 2007, Mustin won the July 5 at 7 p.m. Brother Wolf Animal blue bike pass into an adulthood that is both however, as an unexpected inclu- North Carolina Writers Network Rescue Event. scarred and strengthened by his difficult sion in his great grandfather’s Rose Post Award for Creative July 7 at 7 p.m. ALICE E. SINK – Hidden childhood. Nova Scotian family reveals. Nonfiction. He holds a Mas- History of Western North Carolina. David Frauenfelder, Durham North Linda Bulloch, of the RS ter of Liberal Arts degree from July 8 at 7 p.m. JOHN MILLIKEN Carolina writer, book reviewer and part- Press, Savannah, Georgia, says of The Blue UNC-Asheville with an emphasis THOMPSON – The Reservoir, dark mystery. time columnist for the Raleigh News & Bicycle, “This is a novella with the heart of a on creative writing. Observer, says, “Bob’s novella…is a quiet, novel — depth of character, linear adventure July 9 at 7 p.m. RALPH BERRIER, JR. – If Trouble Don’t Kill Me: A Family’s Story of deep-running narrative with no tricks, gim- and the perfect surprise ending. You’ll root Brotherhood, War, and Bluegrass. micks, or sensationalism. Bob is a craftsman for the young boy who becomes a man in The Blue Bicycle by Bob Mustin of a writer, and if you appreciate well-drawn this story.” July 10 at 3 p.m. RON COOPER – Purple ISBN 978-1456300838 Jesus, the foibles of the academic world. characters and food for thought in your Bob Mustin lives and writes in the Blue reading, The Blue Bicycle is your pick.” Ridge mountains of North Carolina. He’s Available from CreateSpace Publishers July 12 at 6 p.m. ALAN GRATZ, author of Mustin’s novella follows Artie Royal been the editor of the Rural Sophisticate, www.createspace.com/3493990 Fantasy Baseball. July 13 at 7 p.m. MICHAEL SIMS – The Story of Charlotte’s Web: E. B. White’s Eccentric Life in Nature. July 15 at 7 p.m. ERIN TOCKNELL Super Healthy Children A holistic – Confederate Streets. approach for July 16 at 7 p.m. CHARLES THOMPSON n today’s fast-paced world, our chil- the causes of a disease-free – The Spirits of Just Men: Mountaineers, dren’s health and nutrition are being health prob- Liquor Bosses, and Lawmen. compromised by the constant rush to lems through a future. July 17 at 3 p.m. NC Equality Fundraiser find the quick solution, resulting in our healthful fresh with MARILYN JODY – Letter to Emily. new generation’s weight problems as food lifestyle. in how to improve Iwell as more frequent cases of disease due to Learn the Karen Ranzi, M.A. their diet. July 19 at 7 p.m. SAMANTHA POLLACK – weakened immune systems. importance of author of Creating Karen Ranzi has The Sugar Blues: An Interactive Discussion Karen Ranzi, M.A, author of Creating obtaining the Healthy Children. been interviewed on July 21 at 7 p.m. RODNEY SMITH Healthy Children, will guide you on the best possible TV and radio on the – Stepping Out of Self-Deception: The path to creating happy and healthy children, nourishment for your family, and how topics of vegetarian and Buddha’s Liberating Teaching of No-Self. confident of their disease-free future. Rather to implement healthy choices successfully raw food parenting. She July 23 at 1 p.m. SUSIE GREENE – Pocket than medicate your child’s asthma, ear infec- during pregnancy and raising children. Kar- writes for Vibrance Magazine, Get Fresh Guide to Riches. tions, chronic allergies and learning prob- en shares delicious kid-tested recipes and Magazine of the UK, and Raw Mom Times. July 24 at 7 p.m. VANDERMEER – Thackery lems, Karen’s holistic approach eliminates reveals terrific tips for children of all ages Karen recently presented “healthy eating T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities. challenges” to enthusiastic audiences at July 26 at 7 p.m. Growing Native with Penn State University, and the University of SADIE ADAMS South Carolina. July 31 at 5 p.m. VALERIE NIEMAN North Carolina Humanities Council Calls for Submissions – Blood Clay, outsider-ness and belonging, If stereotype and reality. You Wednesday, July 13, Super 2011 Linda Flowers Literary Award Go Healthy Children, from 7-9 p.m. August 3 at 7 p.m. SARAH DESSEN – What Happened to Goodbye. riginal entries of fiction, nonfic- biannual magazine North Carolina Con- at Earth Fare, 1856 Hendersonville tion, or poetry are sought for versations, and support towards a week- Road in Asheville. Cost $15 includes the 2011 Linda Flowers Literary long writer’s residency at Weymouth delicious snacks by Chef Naddina of 55 Haywood St. Award. The postmark deadline Center for the Arts and Humanities in Asheville. Contact Chef Naddina at (828) O 348-4216, or email [email protected]. 828-254-6734 • 800-441-9829 for submissions is August 15, 2011. Southern Pines. Monday-Saturday 9AM to 9PM The Linda Flowers Literary Award There is no entry fee. Entries should Thursday, July 14, Creating Healthy Sunday 9AM to 7PM is given annually by the North Carolina be no longer than 2,500 words. Five cop- Children book signing, from 4-5:30 p.m. Humanities Council for unpublished ies of an entry should be submitted. For a at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe, 55 writing that portrays North Carolina, its complete description and full submission Haywood Street, Asheville. Phone (800) people, and cultures. While authors do guidelines visit www.nchumanities.org. 441-9829 or (828) 254-6734. not have to be North Carolinians, entries Entries should be mailed to the Thursday, July 14, Super Healthy Children, are expected to draw on North Carolina North Carolina Humanities Council, from 6-8 p.m. at Firestorm Cafe and Books, connections and/or memories. Attention: Dr. Shelley Crisp, Executive 48 Commerce Street in Asheville. Cost: The North Carolina Humani- Director, 122 N. Elm Street, Suite 601, $10. Contact Allysa at (828) 255-8115 or ties Council will award the author of Greensboro, NC, 27401. Questions may email: [email protected] the winning entry a cash prize of $500, be directed to Dr. Crisp at (336) 334- publication in the Humanities Council’s 5383, or [email protected]. Visit www.superhealthychildren.com

Vol. 14, No. 11 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — July 2011 27 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE thoreau’s garden

Hemp! by Peter Loewer ’ve mentioned before that Thomas sow. He loves me best, come Jefferson grew both hops for beer and after me and mow.’ hemp for rope in his garden. Remem- “Sicilians use hempen ber, Jefferson actually built and perfect- threads as a lure for lov- Ied a hemp-breaking machine and was ers, for there would seem in one of the first American farmers to import this to be a suggestion of the a new Scottish threshing machine. Today, I tying of hearts together.” doubt if more than a few members of con- Hemp or Cannabis sativa gress (if that) actually farm or garden. is the classical Latin name for Jefferson grew both hemp and flax this classic plant with sativa for spinning and weaving and noted in his meaning cultivated. Originally own diary called The Farm Book, that with from Central Asia, Cannabis has hemp, you “plough the ground for it early naturalized in many countries, in the fall & very deep, if possible plough it including the United States. The again in February before you sow it, which common name is hemp and for should be in March.” generations it’s been grown for “To stretch hemp,” is a slang phrase the exceptionally strong fibers in for hanging felons but Charles M. Skin- the stems. In addition the very ner (Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, small fruit yields the drying-aid, Fruits, and Plants) sums it up beautifully: hempseed oil, in addition to bird feed. Dried flowering and fruiting tops of the female plants ...the weed has a kindly are used to produce marijuana aspect, especially for maids or cannabis, hashish or charas, bhang, and ganja. who wish to see their future Bhang is made in India, is The drawing above is taken from the 1896 Edition of Britton and brownish-green in color, having Brown’s Illustrated Flora of the United States and Canada. Because husbands before they are the plant is illegal it’s impossible to get a sample to properly draw. led to the altar... little taste but a heavy odor. It is used chiefly for chewing or ~ Charles M. Skinner smoking with or without tobacco added English Flower Garden (1883) said: A or as a drink when infused with water. well-grown annual of the Nettle Order, Ganja is a powerful form of hashish made this plant is largely cultivated for its fi- “ . . . the plant that furnishes the means for entirely from the flower tops of hemp, ber. In our country it is 4 to 10 feet high, death might be thought to be of evil omen; smoked like tobacco. but in Italy sometimes 20 feet high. but since more rope is used for goodly Although the leaves are smoked illegal- In plants growing singly, the stem is purposes than for shutting off the wind of ly, there is a legitimate use of marijuana in much branched, but in masses it is generally rougues, the weed has a kindly aspect, espe- the treatment of glaucoma and the chemical simple. It is useful where tender sub-tropical cially for maids who wish to see their future components of the plant relieve much of the plants cannot be easily grown, well-grown husbands before they are led to the altar ... nausea connected with chemotherapy. plants looking graceful, and are useful at the The damsels must run around a church at At one time Cannabis found its backs of borders; and a few look well as a night, scattering hemp seed as they go, and way into every classic ornamental bor- separate group. It’s one of the few plants that repeating, ‘sow hemp seed. Hemp seed I der. William Robinson’s book, The thrive in small London gardens.” In the 1909 edition of The American Garden by Neltje Blanchan, hemp was included and the entry read: Greenish flowers. August; 10 feet. A rough-looking Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch plant for bold foliage effects or screen. Best to sow where wanted, but may be started ichael Reno Harrell, “an Ap- Pack Place is the presenting sponsor in heat and transplanted. Rich moderately palachian Mark Twain,” hits the of the 2011 festival, and is joined in the moist soil.” stage for a performance on Sat- effort by Leadership Asheville Seniors 23 As I write this article book, as a nation, Murday, July 9. Harrell and members of The Ashe- we continue to damn hemp as a crop yet is a humorist who is known ville Storytelling Circle. permit beer to be advertised on television. internationally as our North Jefferson would be appalled. If You Go: Doug Elliot, the Carolina “Andy Griffith with likeable, soft spoken, gentle an edge.” Your toes will be naturalist, appears on July Peter Loewer, tapping to Harrell’s music and 2. Michael Reno Harrell shown here, his humor will spread over performs Saturday, July 9. you like butter on a biscuit on examining the a warm day. Stories on Asheville’s Front blossoms of Porch is held rain or shine, Stories are true, but not early-blooming in the Rhino Courtyard of all of them happened. Come Lenten roses, Pack Place at 10:30 a.m. Free is a well- and be enchanted by an art and open to the public. For form as old as our mountains known writer more information visit www. and botanical artist who has written and and as indigenous to our cul- Michael Reno Harrell packplace.org. illustrated more than twenty-five books on ture as the air we breathe. Photo by Sarah Larson natural history over the past thirty years.

28 July 2011 — Rapid River ArtS & CULTURE Magazine — Vol. 14, No. 11 RAPID RIVER ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE artful living

Shikan–taza by Bill Walz Yancey County Concert For Peace able to us. Just so. We see. Shikan-taza (Japanese). “Shikan” is translated as wholeheartedness. Yes, conventionally, there is oin your Yancey County neighbors Shikan is exactly becoming one with the process (of Life) itself. better stuff and worse stuff. We are on Sunday, July 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. Literally “Za” of “taza” means to hit; so, from moment to moment, free to celebrate the better stuff at Hooting Owl Hall in Patience we have to hit the bull’s-eye… this is exactly life and death. and avoid the worse stuff. We, JPark, on the beautiful South Toe as persons, day to day, stand River, 2 miles south of Micaville on ~ Dainin Katagiri, Zen Master in our usual place, and we Rte. 80 South. work and play, and it is right Featuring Asheville’s Sahara Peace to make things as pleasant Choir, the concert is being held in as possible. Just don’t stand honor of the Yancey County peace hikan-taza is, in a way, the heart of as-it-isness” of life. Zazen community, spiritual community, and Zen. As such, like Zen, it is quite (meditational sitting) is the your life there in the usual place as if there is no- families who have loved ones in harm’s difficult to give definintion to, for it is particular kind of sitting way in the U.S. military overseas. the complete transcedence of dualis- to practice dissolving where else to stand. tic experience, and to explain or give ego-centered aware- As Buddhism Sdefinition is inherently dualistic. “I” sit here ness in an optimal teaches, then you attempting to explain or define “this thing” manner, but here, will suffer. Good to “you” over there. The very awkwardness in Shikan-taza, we stuff goes away. gives light to the difficulty and awkwardness are “sitting” in Life. Bad stuff comes. of the human condition. “When sitting, It drives us crazy. AND then -- there is non-dualistic just sit,” advises What to do? communicating-with. Just so. The differ- Zen Master Stand in the ence is that in the dualistic paradigm, there Shunryu Su- Universe. Just is interjection of an ego-self, a sense of self zuki. “Above so. Shikan- that is separate from other and identifies all,” he contin- taza. Hit the itself as the center of the moment. “Self”- ues, “Do not wobble.” bull’s-eye of reality. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for consciousness dominates the experience. Can you sit without consciousness that children. Infants and toddlers free. Pic- “Self”-consciousness is not “just so.” “Just you are sitting? Can you just be sitting? No Just so. nic fare will be on sale after 1 p.m. so” is shikan-taza, non-dualistic. The mo- wobbling, no distractedness, restlessness or Sahara Peace Choir was founded in 2008 by Linda Metzner, also founder of ment stands whole as the center of the boredom. Can you “sit” in the moment per- the Womansong Chorus of Asheville, experience, with “I” and “you” connected in fectly as-it-is. This is Shikan-taza. As Master Before I had studied Zen for and Roberta Newman of the Friend- the moment. There is certainly conscious- Katagiri often instructed, can you sit not in thirty years, I saw mountains ship Force. Sahara blends music of ness of “I” and “you,” but it is qualitatively “your usual place, but in the Universe?” Just the world’s religions with folk songs different. “I” and “you” are integrated in the so. This is Shikan-taza. as mountains, and waters as waters. When I arrived at a celebrating the spirit of peace in many flow of the moment. The moment speaks to When you sit in the Universe, there languages. and through us, all connected. are no preferences. The Universe does not more intimate knowledge, Non-dualism contains dualism and divide itself up into this is the good stuff I came to the point where I If You Go: Tickets are available at: transcends it. “Hitting the bull’s-eye” hap- and this is the bad stuff. The Universe is saw that mountains are not The Shortbus Studio Shop, the United pens when you and the bull’s-eye are one. everything. Just so. Beautiful flowers are mountains, and waters are not Community Bank, and Ink by Mike in downtown Burnsville; Malaprops Like hitting a baseball or putting a basketball the Universe. Black muck is the Universe. waters. in the basket. There is no thinking. It takes Sunny days are the Universe. Hurricanes Bookstore in downtown Asheville; Zuma’s in downtown Marshall; Rocks someone with no thought of self to hit the are the Universe. Vigor and strength are the But now that I have got its very substance I am at rest. For and Things in downtown Spruce Pine; ball or swish the basket. Think of yourself Universe. Sickness is the Universe. Life is and at the door. For further information it’s just that I see mountains hitting the baseball and it won’t happen. the Universe. Death is the Universe. Just so. call Debbie at (828) 206-0128. Zen calls this being nobody. Shikan-taza. Shikan-taza. once again as mountains, and Just so. But can you live this way? To live So, what is the use of this? Don’t we waters once again as waters. this way is Zen. need to know the good stuff from the bad ~ Ching-yuan Classic Japanese poetry embodies this. stuff? Isn’t it necessary, as we live our human lives in human society to clearly have a sense of “I” The wind has settled, the blossoms have fallen; and of “you?” Birds sing, the mountains grow dark — Well, Yes – and no. And Bill Walz teaches This is the wondrous power of Buddhism. it is the “yes - and no” that is the liberating magic of meditation and ~ Ryokan, (1758-1831) Zen. We live our lives, we mindfulness in university and public forums, and manage our relationships is a private-practice (and in Zen, we realize that meditation teacher and Shikan-taza literally means, “nothing all there is is relationship) and we always life-coach for individuals but (shikan) sitting (taza).” “Sitting,” in have the capacity to step beyond our usual in mindfulness, personal Zen, however, does not limit itself to literal place and experience the sacred in relation- growth and consciousness. He holds a sitting. It is, as Master Katagiri tells us, ship, in the Universe. weekly meditation class, Mondays, 7 hitting the bull’s-eye of life and death. Just The world of objects, including people p.m., at the Friends Meeting House, 227 so. It is – as Ryoken points to in his poem and ourselves is also subject. This makes it Edgewood in Asheville. Info on classes, – the moment, all it’s elements, including all sacred. Miracles are everywhere. Just so. personal growth and healing instruction, or phone consultations at (828) 258- the observer, united in sublime, wondrous, Out of this grows compassion for sharing in 3241, or e-mail [email protected]. powerful beauty. It is, to use another awk- the catastrophe of the human condition, the Visit www.billwalz.com ward English construction, “sitting in the yes and no, and compassion is always avail-

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The Good Old Summertime by Max Hammonds, MD

ow that the kids are out of Keeping foods colder than 40° F or consume and make sure they contain school and vacation time is warmer than 140° F will retard the only what you need and nothing more. here, it’s time to plan some growth of bacteria, the most common fun in the sun – a vacation cause of food poisoning. It is so easy to 5. Cataracts of the eye (a graying or or a few days at the beach or forget to put the food away. Take no yellowing of the lens) comes for many Nperhaps a campout. Before the plans chances. On the toilet, in bed, or in the people with aging. This is especially get too far down the road, take a mo- hospital is no way to enjoy a vacation. true in areas of more direct and intense ment – and remember a few health sunlight – like the Southern US. While ideas that will keep the summertime a 3. If you plan to walk in the woods a few days in these conditions aren’t like fun time. or in the tall grass, if you are walking to radically increase the risk of cataract with your dog or cat in such an area, development, prolonged exposure to 1. The sun is hot in the summertime, check for ticks. Most ticks, when found intense sun will hasten the formation hot enough to burn skin – even in the and removed quickly, are harmless. and worsening of symptoms of cata- northern climes. Keep sunblock SPF However, many diseases – besides racts. Solution: wear sunglasses when 50 or higher available as part of every Lyme Disease – are carried by ticks in out in the sun. trip where outdoor exposure is likely. both man and in pets. Wear protective Wear sun protective clothing when clothing, use an insect repellent, and do 6. Protect yourself from mosquito bites. coloring the skin is not your intention. a thorough examination on returning While most mosquitoes bite in the early And do a skin self-examination – check from your outing. And check your morning or in the evening, be alert at parts you can see and have a close animal, too. all times of the day for the mosquito. If friend check those areas you can’t see they seem to be where you want to be, – like the shoulders, the back, the but- 4. To maintain a steady internal tem- use DEET repellent 25-50%. Mosqui- tocks, and the back of the thighs. perature, the human body perspires toes can carry several deadly diseases, freely in the hot sun. The loss of water some of which are becoming more 2. Food is always a part of every fun and salts must be replaced frequently prevalent in the US. time. But food left out in the hot sun to ward off sun stroke and dehydra- for longer than one hour is danger- tion. Remember that the body does Now, having armed yourself with ous, especially food with meat or dairy not sweat colas or sweetened fruit sunglasses, bug repellent, appropriate in them – things like: mayonnaise, juices. The body sweats water and salts. clothing, water bottles, and a good food chicken salad, sandwich stuffing, salad Replace them with the same items cooler – go enjoy your summer. But dressings, yogurt and cottage cheese. – water and salts. Check the drinks you keep a sharp lookout for your health.

Six-Week Scene Study Workshop

he Stella Adler Studio Scene Study with Movement Workshops will meet in of Acting is pleased instructor Marty Asheville Contemporary Dance The- to announce a Scene Rader. Tuesdays, atre’s BeBe Theater (20 Commerce Study Workshop with July 12 through Street in Asheville). All other classes Marty Rader. In this August 16, from will meet in Asheville Community Tsix-week course, students will 7-10 p.m. Cost: $175 Theatre’s 35below (35 East Walnut). explore different elements of ($150 for current the craft of scene work: objec- students). Course Descriptions tive, actions, relationship, loca- Dusty McKeelan The Monday Night Movement - This class focuses on con- tion, and independent activity. Workshop Series, necting the actor with their environ- Each week, the participants continues through ment and other people. will all memorize the same August 29. Improvisation - The class will play one-page scene and use each a series of improvisation games and week’s text as a platform to Schedule exercises in order to free the mind and explore that week’s chosen July 11 from 7-9 body of habitual choices. element. The instructor brings p.m. Improvisa- more than 30 years of class- Shakespeare - Participants will explore tion with instructor room and professional experi- the universality and versatility of Dusty McKeelan ence to give a new perspective Shakespeare’s language through a Richard Handy to actors at any level of experi- July 18 from 7-10 relaxed, improvisatory format. ence. p.m. Shakespeare Voice - Students work through an Martin Rader spent almost thirty July 25 from 7-10 p.m. Shakespeare extensive routine based on an array of years as a teacher, director, and actor vocal techniques, with an emphasis at The University of North Carolina August 1 from 8-10 p.m. Voice with instructor Dusty McKeelan on using physical release and breath School of the Arts. He holds a B.A. manipulation. from State University of New York August 8 from 7-9 p.m. Improvisation and an M.F.A. in directing from Penn August 15 from 7-10 p.m. Shakespeare State University, and is also a certi- Stella Adler Studio of Acting, c/o Asheville fied practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic August 22 from 7-10 p.m. Shakespeare Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St. For Programming. August 29 from 8-10 p.m. Movement more information phone (828) 254-1320 with instructor Richard Handy or visit www.stellaadler-asheville.com.

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here are some times during under a leaf. They become adults very by Judy Ausley summer where mysteries in soon and live from a week to a month. nature often shine. One being Wow. Imagine a lifetime that short. the existence of the firefly The fireflies are more prevalent simply beautiful fireflies in the night. in the south. Every child in the Southern states because gener- Lloyd may call them beetles, but Tat a certain age is mystified by these ally they are drawn to damp, humid I prefer fireflies because it is more little dazzling beetles and some adults environments. In Asheville this season romantic! ponder as well. Some call them light- we have had humid and rainy weath- Kids and moms and pops, captur- ning bugs but for many the question er, hence we have an abundance of the ing these wonderful specimens and remains: where do they come from little lights in the air this summer. confining them to a jar to watch is okay and what good do they serve in the There are 1900 species of fireflies. for a few minutes but, when you are environment? Some live in other countries, especial- finished learning, please let them flitter Several years ago, while I was ly those with rainy and damp envi- back into their natural environment. writing in Boone, I learned about the ronments. Fireflies use their flashing They are not intended to be trapped little flittering firefly and the populari- lights to find mates. Males flash their and left to die in a jar. These little ty and abundance of them in that High lights in a certain pattern as they fly insects that light your space in summer Country town that summer. and receive correct communication deserve to be allowed to fly free. messages from females generally Sources and facts in this article were perched on some blade of grass as they taken from “Nature’s Living Lights,” There are 1,900 lay wait in the night. It is a true love The World Book Encyclopedia, and the species of fireflies. game of the two. Farmer’s Almanac yearly editions. How do they light up? A chemi- At one time Boone held an annual cal reaction occurs inside the firefly. summer Firefly Festival which was a Two species mix together to make Writer Judy big draw each year and a good time for light. Light that comes from a living Ausley has been artisans who lived in that part of the thing is bioluminescence. Fireflies a reporter with mountains to show their wares to the today are being used in many univer- newspapers public. The big party for fireflies is no sities’ labs and research institutions in in NC for 40 longer held in Boone. But other com- an attempt to see just how these little years. She munities in the southern states brag creatures can contribute to the medi- retired in 2005 about their abundance where they live. cal community and mankind. and continues A firefly flew into my bedroom Lloyd thinks they are not flies to freelance at her home in Asheville. window recently and my cat, “Pre- at all, they are beetles. It is a life and She can be contacted by e-mail at cious Boy,” perched there as part of love game for fireflies and a delight [email protected]. If you know a character in Asheville who has not had his nightly ritual of keeping an eye for some of us that study and read the a conventional life, put them in touch on the outside, almost took flight constant change in nature today. It is with Judy for an article in this column, as he attempted to capture the darn true for so many species of animals Southern Comfort. thing. Bugs, I think, were put here to who have much longer lives than the fascinate and tease cats, because most feline beauties that decorate our lives daily spend most of their days sleeping and seeking to capture bugs. It is fun to watch, for sure! Inspirations from the Forest When I was a kid in Florida my brother and I used to play in the yard Pisgah Forest in Plein Aire Saturday, July 9 – Winged and catch the little flashing things and Art Exhibit Creatures Twilight Tour he would contain them in old jars. I thought that was cruel, because even Displayed through July in the Forest Moths, bats, owls — these are just as a child, I believed that all creatures Discovery Center. The exhibit begins some of the animals active at night should be allowed to roam and live in July 1 with a “Paint Out/Teach Out” when many of us are settled in for the peace in their natural environments. I event. Plein aire artists will be on site evening. This wheelchair accessible still believe this. capturing the light and scenery at the program, held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., I contacted the farmer’s almanac Cradle of Forestry. Raindate is July 6. focuses on nocturnal life in the woods. and that led me to Florida entomolo- Cost for this special evening event is $6 gist, Dr. James Lloyd at the University Sundays in July – for adults and $3 for youth. of Florida, where he has conducted Songcatchers Music Series and researched the illusive firefly and Showcases acoustic music with If The Cradle of Forestry is it’s origin for years. Lloyd said at the roots in the Southern Appalachians. You located on Hwy. 276 in the o time that he thinks the insect has no Concerts take place in the outdoor G Pisgah National Forest, six respect and not much recognition. amphitheatre from 4 to 6 p.m. when miles north of Looking Glass Lloyd explained the mystery this weather permits, otherwise in the Falls and four miles south of the Blue way: Forest Discovery Center. Picnics are Ridge Parkway. For more information Fireflies are born from eggs that welcome. Admission is $6 for ages 16 call (828) 877-3130 or visit www. are laid by their mother in moist areas and older, $3 for youth 15 and under. cradleofforestry.org.

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July 1 & 2 Saturday, July 9 Friday, July 15 Yugen 310 ART Gallery Shindig on the Green Creating a World of Love Anemone Dance A group exhibition of encaustic paint- Free Teleconference Guided Medita- Theater and Legacy ings (hot wax) by seven artists of the tion from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. Phone Butoh, in association 310 ART Gallery will be on display (213) 406-8520, enter access code 457- with North Carolina from July 1 through August 31, 2011 at 2382#. Visit www.LotusHeartBless- Stage Company’s Cata- the River’s Edge Studios in Asheville’s ings.com for more information. lyst Series, present an River Arts District, Riverview Station evening of butoh dance. Burr’s sculpture during installation while North, 191 Lyman Street #310. July 15-16 Photo: Wesley There will be a 7 p.m. Photography the park was still under construction. Massage Education pre-show with a 7:30 Convention & Tradeshow p.m. curtain at North Carolina Stage Veteran’s Park Sculpture Company, 15 Stage Lane Asheville, Whitewater Bluegrass Company Open to general public at no charge. NC. For more details visit www.anem- Monday, July 4 Western Carolina University, Universi- onedance.org. July 9, 16, & 23 ty Center Gymnasium, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Julia C. Burr, a sculptor from A joyously spontaneous celebra- Contact Cindy Michaels, Registrar, Monday, July 4 Black Mountain, is one of six art- tion of traditional and old-time [email protected]. ists, and the only woman, chosen Firecracker 5K Race string bands, bluegrass, ballad Visit www.worldmassagefestival.com or for an outdoor public art commis- singers, big circle mountain call (336) 957-8997. Race starts at 8 a.m. at RBC Centura sion at the new Veterans Park in dancers and cloggers on summer Bank on Weaver Blvd. in Weaverville, Fayetteville, NC. This is North Saturday evenings in the heart of Saturday, July 16 NC. Register online at www.active. Carolina’s first state park dedicated (L-R) Terri Monette, Bet Kindley, Fleta Monaghan, downtown Asheville, NC. Stage com. Entry fee is $25. For more infor- to military veterans from all five Sandee Johnson, Marsha Balbier, Randy Siegel, A Day of Massage & Body Work and Desiree De Mars. show and informal jam sessions. mation contact the North Buncombe branches of the armed services. FREE. Pack Square Park. Bring a Plus an evening of live music. held Kiwanis Club at kiwanisfirecracker@ Each sculptor was tasked with lawn chair or blanket, family and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Laughing Wa- yahoo.com. There will be a reception beginning friends. For more information call ters Retreat Center outside of Asheville, interpreting a “touchstone word” at 11 a.m. Refreshments served from and in their 3-D translation of the (828) 258-6101 x345 or visit www. NC. $25 for the whole day. Monday, July 4 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information folkheritage.org. word must incorporate military call Fleta Monaghan at (828) 776-2716, Visit www.LaughingWatersNC.com Haywood Community Band artifacts. Julia’s word is “honor.” email [email protected], or for more information, or email info@ The Haywood Community Band Her 18-foot abstract steel piece is visit www.fletamonaghan.com. LaughingWatersNC.com will present a free program of patri- based on the strength and growth Sunday, July 10 otic music on the Haywood County it takes to maintain a strong moral Saturday, July 9 Sunday in the Park Log Cabin Sundays compass. through July 17 Court House lawn at 2 p.m. For more Pushing the Envelope Opening Music Series information visit www.haywoodcom- A dedication ceremony for the Swannanoa Presented by The KingPup Radio munityband.org or call John Barrett at new park, with attendance by Reception Show, and held at The Log Cabin Chamber Music (828) 452-5553, or Bob Hill at (828) political and military dignitaries The work of 12 artists will surround and picnic shelter at Harmon Field in Festival 452-7530. Concerts are presented on and remarks by Governor Beverly a small selection of analog electronic Tryon, NC from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. the third Sunday of each month thru Perdue, takes place July 4, 2011. instruments, schematics, notes, and Concerts begin at October. ephemera from Bob Moog’s archives. Performers include New 5 Cent, The 7:30 p.m. Box office The show will be held at The Artery in Toneblazers, The Buddy Davis String George Pope opens one hour prior Asheville’s River Arts District through Trio, Home Spun, with hosts Phil & to concert. Tickets are $20 per person, Wednesday, July 6 Gaye Johnson. Admission is free, dona- How to place an event/ Saturday, July 30, 2011. Opening season tickets are $75 for the series Marketing Course for Small reception begins at at 8 p.m. Work- tions accepted. Bring a picnic dinner. including a free guest ticket for a total classified listing with Business Owners shops held July 13, 29, and 26 at 6 p.m. The concert will be recorded for The of six tickets; students are admitted free KingPup Radio Show, heard locally on Rapid River Art Magazine Mountain BizWorks is beginning a Closing performances held Saturday, of charge. Performing Arts Center, 250 July 30 at 8 p.m. WNCW – FM 88.7 on Sunday morn- Pigeon Street, Waynesville, NC. Any “free” event open to the public can five-week course on the principles of ings at 9 a.m. marketing for entrepreneurs wanting be listed at no charge up to 30 words. Saturday, July 9 Saturday July 23 For all other events there is a $14.95 to grow their business from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 15 Contact Erika at Mountain BizWorks Speaking in Duncan Wickel charge up to 35 words and 12 cents for Asheville Classical Guitar Society each additional word. 65 word limit Asheville to register at (828) 253-2834 Tongues Concert ext. 27, or email erika@mountainbiz- Presenting the works of Bach, Gra- per event. Sponsored listings (shown Join us at 8 p.m. works. The raw works nados, and Dowland performed by in boxes) can be purchased for $18 per at the White- column inch. of Ursula guitarist Alan Mearns at Saint Mary’s horse in Black July 7-17, 2011 Gullow. Artist Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte Street Deadline is the 19th of each month. Mountain for Reception from in Asheville at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, $8 Payment must be made prior to printing. Nocturne an evening of 6 to 8 p.m. On for students/seniors, $5 for members. Email Beth Gossett at: masterful, inno- Written by C. Robert Jones, Nocturne display through For details visit www.ashevilleclassical- [email protected] is a two-character play which tells July 30, 2011 at vative, world jazz Or mail to: 85 N. Main St, Canton, guitarsociety.com the story of a famous artist, a white Atelier Gallery, collaborations. NC 28716. Call (828) 646-0071 to Duncan will place ad over the phone. transplanted Southern woman who is 24 N. Lexington Ave. in Asheville. blinded in an accident and can no lon- Phone (828) 505-3663 or visit www. be sharing the stage with Free Planet – Disclaimer – ger paint. She hires a street-wise young atelier24lexington.com. Raise Your Hand Auction Radio. Tickets are $15 and are available Due to the overwhelming number black man to come in and read for two Prestigious Signature Piece Award. at the door or online at www.white- of local event submissions we get for hours a day. The friction is immediate Sunday, July 10 The winning piece of art will be horseblackmountain.com our “What to Do Guide” each month, and as layers are peeled away, surprising The Big Crafty proudly displayed in newspapers we can not accept entries that do not truths emerge. Saturday, July 23 A lively celebration of handmade and magazines across the region, specifically follow our publication’s Tickets: General $25; Senior Adults as well as on the Raise Your Hand Loving Food Resources format. Non-paid event listings must commerce, featuring local food, beer, (65+) $22; Youth and Students $18. toe-tapping tunes, and the fine wares poster, program cover, website, Barbecue Fundraiser be 30 words or less, and both paid and and all printed materials that sup- non-paid listings must provide infor- Call the SART Box Office at (828) of select indie artists and crafters. This Loving Food Resources (LFR) will mation in the following format: date, 689-1239 or Box Office Manager Jake is one event you don’t want to miss! port WNCAP. If you would like celebrate its 20th anniversary with the time, brief description of your event, Lehrer at (828) 683-5974 for tickets. From 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Place to participate in the competition 6th Annual Barbecue Fundraiser from and any contact information. Any en- All seats are reserved. Performances are and Pack Square. For more information visit the WNCAP website at www. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cathedral of All Souls tries not following this format will not held in the historic Owen Theatre on visit www.thebigcrafty.com wncap.org/ryh or contact the WN- in Biltmore Village. be considered for publication. the campus of Mars Hill College, Mars CAP office at (828) 252-7489. Hill, NC. July Events ~ Announcements ~ openings ~ sales

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Through July 27 Capturing the Essence Putt for Mutts Golf Tournament Oktoberfest Poster Contest Exhibit of acrylics paintings by Ashe- Friday, August 12 ville artists Diane Bove and shibori Deadline: Friday, July 15, 2011 Animal Compassion Network will host its first dyed fabrics by Michael Smith at The Asheville Downtown Association would like to annual charity golf tournament at Broadmoor UNC Asheville’s Blowers Gallery, in partner with a local artist for creative for the event. Golf Links in Fletcher, NC. 1 p.m. registra- the Ramsey Library. For more infor- Winning submission will be notified by July 21. tion and a shotgun start at 2 p.m. Contact Kelly mation call (828) 251-6436. Prize: $500. Details available from info@asheville- Stoner at (303) 525-7608 or email kellystoner- downtown.org. 6th Annual Meet the Authors [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or player! Visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org Writing Contest Deadline: July 30, 2011 Top five contest winners will meet Arts and Crafts Vendors Sought award-winning authors E.L. Doctorow Best in Show by Phil Juliano and Peter Matthiessen in New York Early Registration Deadline: Friday, July 29, 2011 on September 13-15, 2011. Submit Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2011 is now accepting appli- an unpublished story or chapter of a cations for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its novel (fiction or creative non-fiction), 26th year, this annual festival will be held October 7, of 5,000 words or less. Entry fee is $30 8, and 9, 2011 in Downtown Hickory, NC. per story. For submission guidelines This is a juried event, with prizes given for the top email [email protected], with three artisans. Booth spaces are 10x10 and limited to “Authors Contest” in the subject line, one craftsperson per booth. or visit www.twwoa.org. Early registration (postmarked by Friday, July 29) Friday, August 19 is $150. Regular registration ($200) accepted until Hay Fever Wednesday, August 31. Late registration, if space is still available (postmarked after Friday September 30, A bright witty comedy set in the 2011) is $300. Electricity is available for an additional English countryside in the 1920’s. The Callie & Cats by Amy Downs $25. Applications available online at www.hicko- play focuses on the Bliss family, an ryoktoberfest.com. eccentric bunch, each of whom has invited a guest for the weekend. The outrageous behavior of the hosts finally drives the guests to flee. Directed by Jeff Bachar. HART Theatre, 250 Bring Us Your Best Pigeon St. in Waynesville. Visit www. harttheatre.com or call (828) 456-6322. August 19 through September 3, 2011 Friday, August 12 A juried and judged show Vassily Primakov for professional artists, in Concert hobbyists and student The Haywood County artists from throughout 3D 1st place winner Arts Council presents the Southern Highlands Jim Whalen 2010 the award-winning Corgi Tales by Phil Hawkins region. Artists can find Russian pianist, additional information and an application at www. Vassily Primakov, at acofhc.org, or by contacting the Arts Council at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Cen- (828) 693-8504 or [email protected]. ter, 250 Pigeon Street, Waynesville, This multi-media art exhibition will be hosted by NC. Tickets are $20. Limited number Blue Ridge Community College, 180 West Campus of free student tickets available. Call Drive in Flat Rock, in the Technology Education & (828) 452-0593 for information. Development Center.

Eliada’s Call for Mail Art! Summer Day Camp Deadline: Campers aged kindergarten September 5, 2011 through 13 will enjoy an en- Dragin by Michael Cole riching day of physical activity 5th Annual Interna- combined with an emphasis on tional Mail Art exhibit peer relations, conflict resolution, Anything Goes – Every- character building, and promot- thing Shows. ALL sub- ing self-esteem and teambuilding missions received through the mail will be exhibited skills. Hours are from 7 a.m. to in the Courtyard Gallery beginning September 10, 5:30 p.m. every day. $135 weekly 2011. Format: any size. If you can stamp it and get it fee includes three meals per day, through the Post Office, it will show. a summer camp T-shirt, and all All media accepted, including mixed media, collage, field trips and activities. A one- montage, sculpture digital art, painting, printmaking, time $50 registration fee secures photography, you name it. No entry fee. Submis- your child’s slot. Call Denise sions are non-returnable. Mail to: Carlos Steward/ West at (828) 254-5356 x 224 Cynthia Potter, The Courtyard Gallery and Agency, with questions or to register. PO Box 9907, Asheville, NC 28815.

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riters sometimes assign by Greg Vineyard themselves word challenges to keep the little gray cells functioning at maxi- business factors. For example, if you mum warp. For example, really don’t want to make functional W ceramic teapots, but give in to fear and I work my geeky love of sci-fi into my columns. It’s one of my “things.” (And start making them because you think it’s a true part of my make-up; while you SHOULD, consider whether I’ve never been to a Farscape Conven- you can do it every day, and if they’re tion, it doesn’t mean I’m not severely going to be as lovely and fun as the tempted.) ones made by people who live to make I just ran across a bright or- teapots. ange sticky-note in my idea file with 5) Seek feedback. If you experience a “screaming like a banshee” scrawled disconnect in your creative process, yet across it, a phrase I was amused with still feel there’s something worthy es- and apparently hoped to use someday, caping you, consider bringing another somehow. Which is much like my art brain in, or even professional guidance process: A concept enters my head, for brainstorming. and then lurks for an opportunity to Screaming: Ode to Munch, 6) Always carry sticky-notes. (And come to fruition. Mixed-media by Greg Vineyard I believe in the “Well, there it enjoy them now, as they don’t appear is” theory. The banshee phrase has to have them in the future.) What are some basics to keep in bubbled up to the surface, so it must As your conceptual, creation and mind if you find yourself on the cusp be time. Since this column is about marketing philosophies begin to seam- of something like this? art-related topics, I’m not exactly sure lessly blend, and new, fabulous art- at the moment how it’s all going to 1) No stalling. Grab a notebook, works emerge, you’ll increasingly avoid tie-in together, but I do know that the scratch it all out! that kind of angst that results in one avenues to move forward will appear. 2) No editing. No idea is a bad one. running out of the room ... screaming It’s that “Field of Dreams” mode of Sometimes we can be brutal nay-say- like a banshee. Whew, there it is. thinking, where you follow a compul- ers before we’ve given something a sion, and the world comes to your chance. And if a particular thought cornfield. Or to your studio to see a isn’t gelling just now, maybe it’s ideal new line of work, even if James Earl for some future project. Greg Vineyard Jones isn’t there playing baseball. is an artist and 3) Is it “me”? Consider whether a A typical artistic exploration: an creative consultant artist chases a possibly stray thought concept is true to your style and the in Asheville’s River down a few mental streets, sometimes messages you want to put out into the Arts District. He having to back out of a blind alley or universe. Also keep in mind unique- and his Ceramics two, other times hustling down wide, ness. What do you as an artist bring to for Contemplation French Impressionist boulevards. this idea to make it truly an extension & Connectivity can be found at Writing, sketching, prototype produc- of you? Constance Williams Gallery, (the ing, trying to capture that... that hazy 4) Do I love this? Commercial vi- middle building in CURVE), 9 vision formulating in one’s head. And ability can certainly be an issue, but I Riverside Drive in Asheville. Open then something clicks, and a new suggest to you here to evaluate your every day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit creation is born. passion level first, and then overlay www.CURVEstudiosNC.com.

BMCA Exhibit Features Drawings and Sculptures by Duo If You Go: An opening rt professors Bette Bates and Karen Powell has studied abroad in Italy, reception for the public Roberson Powell, who work in by Rita Vermillion Great Britain and Wales. Her works to meet the artists will very different mediums, find may include images of “Persephone,” be held on Friday, July they have similar expressions of ing at the nearby college. A graduate of “Personas,” and “Odyssey,” from the 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at their work in content, color, and Stephens College with an MFA from East tradition of mythology, along with the Center’s Upper Avisual impact. They will bring together Carolina University, Bates works addresses universal themes as diverse as ghosts Gallery, located at 225 these compositions in a show at the Black the ways our lives are shaped by images and the circus. W. State Street in Black Mountain. For more Mountain Center for the Arts entitled from mythology and religion. The exhibit will consist of draw- information call (828) “Figurative Works in 2D and 3D,” on Karen Roberson Powell, who resides ings by Bates and bronze sculptures by 669-0930. display through July 29, 2011. in Madison County, teaches Sculpture I Powell, showing both the juxtaposition Bette Bates, who resides in Black and II, Figure Modeling, Bronze Cast- between the two mediums and the Robin and Eve, Mountain, teaches drawing and printmaking and Stone Carving at Warren Wilson. compatibility of the subject matter. drawing by Bette Bates

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‘Textures’ continued from page 23 artists, the right mix of idAZVgc=dlNdj8Vc artful items, identify- ing the right clients and RRM: Is there some kind of phi- marketing to them. We HideEVn^c\8Vh] losophy behind your curatorial are very unique in that process? What artists do you find we are two of the artists yourself drawn to? represented in the gal- SG: We have a simple curatorial lery and have a strong process. If work is presented pro- At Textures you can find knowledge and under- fessionally and is well designed handcrafted furniture by standing of the artists in and crafted, we will consider the John Gernandt. the gallery. Our biggest work. The artist means a lot in challenge is getting the the process, we like our artist to collaborate word out and the customer in. in the selling and marketing process. Resup- plying work, providing displays if needed, RRM: How does an artist become shown in furnishing photos, bios and web awareness. Textures? Do you actively seek artists that Because of our long history and strong have caught your eye, or do candidates peti- roots in the artist community of WNC, we tion Textures? are very able to make strong choices, and SG: Artists come to us in both of these ways. remain true to our vision. In addition, we We always have our antenna out for search- personally know every one of our artists. ing out new artists. Visiting other galleries, These are people we consider friends and in other parts of the region is one resource. part of our community in a very personal Referrals by other artists are a valuable way. This definitely helps us to present the source also. work to our customers. RRM: What is important about buying furniture or accessories that are handcrafted? JG: When people buy handmade furniture and accessories, they are buying from the heart and soul of the maker. The buyer can be a part of the creative process. Contribut- ing to the creative culture of your community means a lot. People and businesses relocate to towns with creative and artistic communities. Tourists are drawn to creative cities. We all know the economic benefits of buying local. Buying handmade is a win-win! A large selection of well-crafted fine art. RRM: What are the challenges that stand out 7VgiZg^h

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