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June 13, 2010    -    June 19, 2010
(Week 24)
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	Sun June 13	Mon June 14	Tue June 15	Wed June 16	Thu June 17	Fri June 18	Sat June 19
	Spring into Wellness Camp and UNC-Asheville		6 Week Intro to Iyengar Yoga Series MALAPROPS BOOKSTORE EVENTS for June MOUNTAIN BizWorks Events - June Long Branch RED RASPBERRIES are RIPE - Organic Heritage Varieties!!			SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD paddle trip	SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD paddle trip "June Jamboree" - SAHC Trail Hikes
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10:00am	10:00am» Toe River Studio Tour - Mitchell & Yancey Counties 10:00am» River Arts District STUDIO STROLL 1:00pm» Plow Day at Hickory Nut Gap Farm 2:30pm» SART presents "A Little Night Music" - Mars Hill 8:30pm» WOMEN'S WORLS DANCE with Diana Shahein & Friends			10:00am» Gardening in the Mountains - Black Walnuts		10:00am» Black Mountain Hosts "Art in Bloom"	10:00am» AVL Art in the Park - Pack Square 10:00am» Black Mountain Hosts "Art in Bloom"
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2:00pm					2:30pm» SART presents "A Little Night Music" - Mars Hill
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5:00pm			5:30pm» Basic Home Maintenance Course-Class 3 of 5 6:30pm» WNC Chefs Challenge Weekly Battle			5:00pm» RECEPTION FOR LOCAL ARTISTS SHOWCASE at Hilton Biltmore Park 7:30pm» SART presents "A Little Night Music" - Mars Hill 7:30pm» NC Stage Company presents "Public Domain"
6:00pm		6:00pm» Excel for Your Small Business - Sylva 6:00pm» Marketing Plans for Small Business		6:00pm» Marketing & Media Design for Small Business - Columbus NC 7:00pm» The Missing Link to Alcohol Recovery 7:30pm» SART presents "A Little Night Music" - Mars Hill	6:00pm» Black Mountain Hosts "Art in Bloom"
7:00pm					7:30pm» NC Stage Company presents "Public Domain"		7:30pm» Womansong Concert - "SHE SINGS" 7:30pm» SART presents "A Little Night Music" - Mars Hill 7:30pm» NC Stage Company presents "Public Domain"
8:00pm						8:00pm» Brevard Little Theatre presents "The Mousetrap"	8:00pm» Brevard Little Theatre presents "The Mousetrap"
9:00pm

Description:

Spring Into Wellness Camp at UNC-Asheville

This program is a collaborative effort with Mission Hospitals, the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC). This one week residential summer camp will be housed on the campus of UNCA for thirty rising 8th and 9th grade students. Camp activities will provide a fun and engaging way to explore health and wellness, personal growth and character development and career preparation. Students will also experience activities using the computer lab, CPR certification, exposure and awareness of careers in healthcare and other fun activities such as concerts on the Quad, field trips and swimming.

Dates: June 13-19, 2010

For more information, please contact Rachel Hawkins at (828)257-4461 or Rachel.Hawkins@mahec.net.

Time:

10:00am-6:00pm

Description:

The Toe River Arts Council hosts the Toe River Studio Tour in the scenic mountain communities for Mitchell and Yancey counties.

This spring's self-guided Studio Tour takes place June 11 to 13.

Dates and times are:

Friday, June 11, 12 - 4
Saturday, June 12, 10 - 6
Sunday, June 13, 10 - 6

Some locations host clusters of artists, a boon to those following the trail, where a visitor can meet more than one artist at each stop or vicinity.

This year's tour features 103 participants with 9 galleries who will be open from noon to 4 pm on Friday, June 11; and then 10 am to 6 pm Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13. A special tour reception takes place on Friday, June 11 from 5 to 8 pm at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery.

The exhibit of participants’ work opens May 8 at the Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery and continues through the Tour weekend. The Burnsville Gallery will feature an exhibit by Artistree from June 9 through June 26 that displays artists’ work in a home setting. Both galleries are open regular hours and extended hours for the Tour weekend.

A map guide can be online or picked up at any of the participating studios and galleries, local businesses, or at one of the two TRAC Galleries at 102 West Main in Burnsville or 269 Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine. Both are regularly open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 to 5 pm.

Visit www.toeriverarts.org or call 828.682.7215 for more information.

Time:

10:00am-6:00pm

Description:

The River Arts District Studio Stroll is the first (since 1994!), biggest, and easiest to navigate tour of working artist studios in the region. 130 studios are open, including painting, pottery, glass, photography, drawing, jewelry, quilts, encaustic, ironwork, sculpture, clothing, book arts, weaving, woodworking and more.

When: Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13, 2010 — 10am to 6pm
Where: River Arts District, Asheville NC (info tent at corner of Clingman Ave and Lyman St.)
More information: www.riverartsdistrict.com

Time:

1:00pm-5:00pm

Description:

Before tractors everyone plowed their fields with horses a skill passed down through generations. This is your chance to experience history in action. See first hand teams of horses plowing as we prepare our field for planting the corn maze and pumpkins.

There will be sack races, egg toss, and other old-timey (as Cyrus would say) games for kids. As well as our famous in house face painter Jessica, see if you can stump her! Best of all admission is FREE and the food- ALL LOCAL (no 45 min wait this time) will be sponsored and offered by Park Ridge Hospital. Honor your father by bringing him home a grill pack free hand wrought steak turner while supplies last with each grill pack purchase! Y’all come.

Time:

2:30pm

Description:

June 9 - 27

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents "A Little Night Music", a STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL suggested by the film Smiles of a Summer Night by Ingmar Bergman.

Winner of Six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book, & Best Score.

“Isn’t it bliss?” Affairs of the heart spend a weekend in the country at a 20th-century Swedish estate, where style and sophistication mix with romance, wit and charm. — Send in the Clowns
RATED PG-13

June 9, 7:30pm (limited seating)
June 10, 7:30pm
June 11, 7:30pm
June 12, 7:30pm
June 13, 2:30pm matinee

June 16, 7:30pm
June 17, 2:30pm matinee
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 2:30pm matinee

June 23, 2:30pm matinee
June 24, 2:30pm matinee
June 25, 7:30pm
June 26, 7:30pm
June 27, 2:30pm matinee


Visit www.sartplays.org for more information.

Time:

8:30pm

Description:

Diana Shahein and Mashati Janan gather to celebrate world dances with pecussion by Nancy Asch and students of Lane Redmond. 828 225 5043

Sunday June 13, 8:30pm in Asheville
at Hookah Joe's Club below Club Hairspray
38 N French Broad Ave # B
call for directions - 828-252-1522

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Time:

6:00pm-9:00pm

Description:

Excel for Your Small Business

Date: June 14, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Mountain BizWorks (Sylva)
Cost: $65 members, $100 alumni, $140 for the public
Deadline for Registration: June 9, 2010
Instructor: Lettie White
Contact: daphne@mountainbizworks.org

Using Excel 2007, the course is specifically designed for small business owners and will cover how to create a checkbook register, contact/phone list, inventory list, list of expenses and income, budget, and travel/mileage log.

Additionally, the basics such as the parts of the screen, how to navigate the program, basic formulas, and how to print a spreadsheet will be demonstrated. There is time for practical application in this 3 week course.

Time:

6:00pm-9:00pm

Description:

Marketing

Date: June 14, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Mountain BizWorks (Asheville)
Cost: $85.00 members, $120.00 alumni, $140.00 Public
Deadline for Registration: June 08
Instructor: Marilyn Ball
Contact: erika@mountainbizworks.org

A solid, focused marketing plan is essential to the growth and success of your small business. Learn to:

» Stand Out: Develop a focused marketing plan to create measurable results to increase your bottom line.

» Know Your Customers: Effectively identify,, reach, and influence your target customers using research, planning, and budgeting.

» Get People’s Attention: Translate your message and brand efficiently to attract and retain customers. Define your marketing strategies to gain impact utilizing media options that are right for your business.

» Succeed in Sales & Customer Service: Maximize sales with positive strategies and tactics, collaborative techniques, and compelling customer service tips.

» Create a Report Card: Measure your marketing efforts to obtain steady growth, desired results, and increased revenue.

Description:

We work with people who want to increase their vitality and decrease stress. Isn’t it time you joined us?

Yoga can help you develop strength, balance, and flexibility in your body, while you cultivate the ability to stay calm and alert amidst the currents of everyday life.

Don’t take our word for it—come see for yourself! This class is geared for beginning students and those who are new to the Iyengar method. As it provides an introduction to the foundational yoga poses, it will prepare you to understand the types of instruction and language you will hear in our regular Iyengar Yoga classes. This introductory series may be taken multiple times.

Our introductory series acquaints students new to the Iyengar method with the fundamentals of yoga postures and lays the foundation for practice and progression to Level I classes.

Cost: $60 for the six-week class series
(This price is for new students only.)

To be held at :
One Center Yoga
120 Coxe Avenue, Suite 3A
Asheville, NC 28801
www.onecenteryoga.com
828-225-1904
Contact: Sarah Brownlee
sarah@onecenteryoga.com

Description:

Contact Info for Every Event:

Malaprop's Bookstore & Café
55 Haywood St.
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-6734
www.malaprops.com

Tuesday, June 1, 9am-9pm
MALAPROP'S CELEBRATES 28 YEARS!
Most items are 25% off!

Wednesday, June 2 at 5:30pm:
RANDOM HOUSE BOOKCLUB PRESENTATION & WINE RECEPTION
Join Random House representative Sherry Virtz for a preview of new
Random House bookclub recommendations!

Wednesday, June 2 at 7pm:
MALAPROP'S BOOKCLUB
Join host Jay Jacoby for a discussion of Garlic & Sapphires by Ruth Reichl.

Thursday, June 3 at 5pm:
FROM FACT TO FICTION WRITERS' WORKSHOP
Masha Hamilton, author of the much-acclaimed 31 Hours (Unbridled
Books), will lead the workshop. Bring pen & paper.

Thursday, June 3 at 7pm:
MASHA HAMILTON READING & BOOKSIGNING
Masha Hamilton presents her novel 31 Hours.

Friday, June 4 at 7pm:
JOSHILYN JACKSON READING & BOOKSIGNING
Joshilyn Jackson is a regional favorite! Her riveting novel, Backseat
Saints, centers on Rosa Mae Lolley (you may remember her from Gods of
Alabama) as she attempts to extricate herself from an abusive marriage
to a man she passionately loves.

Saturday, June 5 at 3pm:
TIFFANY LAUFER READING & BOOKSIGNING
Tiffany Laufer's sweet children's book tells the story of a dog,
Bellaboo, who dreams of saving the earth through recycling. Meet in
the children's section!

Saturday, June 5 at 7pm:
LEAH STEWART READING & BOOKSIGNING
After learning that her husband has been unfaithful, Sarah Price, the
protagonist of Leah Stewart's Husband & Wife, reflects on her life and
discovers that her old dreams and passions - which she set aside for
the sake of family - haven't died.

Sunday, June 6 at 3pm:
POETRIO READINGS & BOOKSIGNINGS
Today's featured poets are Tim Peeler, Meta Commerse, & Nancy Dillingham.

Sunday, June 6 at 5pm:
LEV GROSSMAN READING, BOOKSIGNING & RECEPTION
The Magicians is Lev Grossman's critically-acclaimed novel about the
talented Quentin Coldwater who, after graduating from a prestigious
college of magic, discovers that the magical land he read about as a
child is actually real. Lev is book critic for Time Magazine and his
book has become one of Malaprop's favorites of the year!

Monday, June 7 at 7pm:
BRIDGING DIFFERENCES BOOKCLUB
Join host Patti Digh for a discussion of Sherman Alexie's Reservation Blues.

Tuesday, June 8 at 6pm:
BELLE BOGGS READING & BOOKSIGNING
The linked short stories in Belle Boggs' collection, Mattaponi Queen,
are set on the Mattaponi Indian Reservation and its surrounding
counties. These stories explore, in unflinching detail, the lives of
imperfect people trying to reconcile duty with desire.

Wednesday, June 9 at 7pm:
ANNA FARIELLO READING & BOOKSIGNING
WCU professor Anna Fariello joins us to discuss her book, Cherokee
Basketry: From the Hands of our Elders.

Thursday, June 10 at 7pm:
CHRISTINA BJERGO READING & BOOKSIGNING
Christina Bjergo's The Tao of Tarot: The Way to Health, Happiness and
Illumination Through Qigong Dreaming takes a look at the archetypes of
tarot from a Taoist perspective.

Friday, June 11 at 7pm:
CLAIRE COOK REINVENTION WORKSHOP & BOOKSIGNING
Join bestselling author Claire Cook as she celebrates the publication
of her 7th novel, Seven Year Switch, and shares the secrets of her
reinvention. Uncover your own buried dreams and find out how to
achieve them. Claire wrote her 1st novel in her minivan outside her
daughter's swim practice when she was 45, and at 50 she walked the red
carpet at the Hollywood premiere of her 2nd novel, Must Love Dogs. Her
reinvention workshops have been attended by thousands and featured on
the Today Show. Claire will also sign copies of Wildwater Walking Club.

Saturday, June 12 at 7pm:
LINDA GREENLAW READING & BOOKSIGNING
The adventures continue in Linda Greenlaw's new book, Seaworthy. It
picks up 10 years after the events recounted in The Perfect Storm and
finds the indefatigable Greenlaw captaining a swordfishing boat.

Sunday, June 13 at 3pm:
CARRIE WAGNER READING & BOOKSIGNING
Carrie Wagner and her husband, Bob, served in Uganda with Habitat for
Humanity International, and in her book, Village Wisdom, she shares
their story through photography and words.

Sunday, June 13 at 5pm:
REV. WILLIAM MILLIS READING & BOOKSIGNING
Bill Millis presents his book, 30 Day Retreat: A Personal Guide to
Spiritual Renewal.

Monday, June 14 at 7pm:
ASHLEY ENGLISH TALK & BOOKSIGNING
Ashley will present her "Homemade Living" books, Keeping Chickens &
Canning & Preserving.

Tuesday, June 15 at 7pm:
LOCAL FOOD COOK-OFF!
Malaprop's First Ever Local Food Cook-Off! Bring your vegetarian dish
made with primarily (or all!) local ingredients, as well as a $5 entry
fee/dish. Judges Laurey Masterton (Laurey's Catering), Barbara Swell
(author, Secrets of the Great Old Timey Cooks), and Mackensy Lunsford
(Mountain Xpress food critic) will taste your dishes and two awards
will be bestowed--best sweet dish and best savory dish. Winners
receive bragging rights and a smorgasbord of cookbooks for their home
collection! Come and help make this a fun and delicious event!

Wednesday, June 16 at 7pm:
LITERARY TRIVIA NIGHT
Literary Trivia night, hosted by booksellers Lauren, Seth and Stella
Harr, is open to the public. Test your word nerd knowledge and win
prizes!

Thursday, June 17 at 5pm:
WOMEN ON WORDS
Women on Words is a women's poetry circle where the members inspire
and critique the presented poems. New members are always welcome.

Thursday, June 17 at 7pm:
DAVE TOMPKINS READING & BOOKSIGNING
Dave Tompkins' instant cult classic, How to Wreck a Nice Beach, tells
the fascinating story of how the vocoder, a device developed by Bell
Labs and used by the military to prevent eavesdropping, became the
voice-altering tool that changed the way music was made.

Friday, June 18 at 7pm:
NORMA PRICE READING & BOOKSIGNING
Crossing with the Virgin collects the firsthand accounts of migrants
who made the trek across the Arizona desert to find a better life.
Norma Price will share their stories and put a human face on the issue
of immigration.

Saturday, June 19 at 7pm:
ELIZABETH ESLAMI READING & BOOKSIGNING
Elizabeth Eslami's original novel, Bone Worship, is about a young
Iranian-American woman, Jasmine Fahroodhi. Humorous events unfold when
Jasmine's father decides to arrange her marriage.

Sunday, June 20 at 3pm:
PAUL WIELAND READING & SIGNING
Crossing the Threshold: Advancing Into Space to Benefit Earth presents
a vision of a secure, sustainable future--with abundant energy,
resources, & opportunities-- & a plan to achieve it by advancing our
presence in space.

Sunday, June 20 at 5pm:
TREY MOORE READING & BOOKSIGNING
Poet Trey Moore reads from his latest collection, Some Will Play the Cello.

Monday, June 21 at 7pm:
PATRICK GENE FRANK READING & BOOKSIGNING
Patrick Gene Frank will read from and discuss his book, On the Blue
Ridge Line: A Collection of Country-folk-blues Lyrics, with an
Exploration of the Creative Process.

Monday, June 21 at 7pm:
GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOKCLUB
Join host, and bookseller extraordinaire, Gina for a discussion of
Alan Moore's classic, V for Vendetta.

Tuesday, June 22 at 7pm:
AIMEE BENDER READING & BOOKSIGNING
In Aimee Bender's magical novel, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake,
Rose Edelstein discovers that she can taste the emotions of others in
their cooking. The San Francisco Chronicle calls Bender "a writer who
makes you grateful for the very existence of language." Another staff
favorite!

Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm:
MEET YOUR LOCAL BLOGGERS
Join Stacey Budge-Kamison (urbangypz), Errington Thompson
(whereistheoutrage), Leigh Kopicki (fullgastronomictilt), and Jennifer
Saylor (jennifersaylor) as they discuss blogs and blogging as a social
and communications tool. An interesting evening for bloggers,
potential bloggers, and readers alike!

Thursday, June 24 at 7pm:
DR. LAUREL CLARK READING & BOOKSIGNING
Dr. Clark, in her book, The Law of Attraction, shows how to achieve
success by drawing on the power of the subconscious mind.

Friday, June 25 at 7pm:
STEPHAN MARTIN READING & BOOKSIGNING
Stephan Martin's Cosmic Conversations is a collection of interviews
with scientists and spiritual leaders that explores the nature of the
universe and our role in it.

Saturday, June 26 at 2-4pm:
WENDY ELLSWORTH BOOKSIGNING
Beading-The Creative Spirit, by Wendy Ellsworth, reveals how a hobby
can become an important part of one's spiritual journey.

Saturday, June 26 at 7pm:
DAVID MADDEN DRAMATIC READING & BOOKSIGNING
Madden has twice been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and has
received the Robert Penn Warren Award. Join us as he performs scenes
from his novel Abducted by Circumstance.
"David Madden continues to push the envelope of literary fiction in
subtle and profoundly sophisticated ways."-Robert Olen Butler

Monday, June 28 at 7pm:
LAUREN ROSENFELD & JAMES MCMAHON READING & BOOKSIGNING
Local authors Lauren & James present their book Your To Be List "If
you're serious about wanting to live a more relaxed, fulfilling, and
creative life Your To Be List is the perfect guide." - Joan Borysenko

Tuesday, June 29 at 7pm:
FRET KNOT RADIO HOUR LIVE AT MALAPROP'S!
Guests TBA

Description:

Monthly Biz
June 2010

Upcoming Events SheBiz Information Meeting, June 2 (Asheville)
Marketing for Small Business, June 2 (Columbus)
Green Business Alliance, June 8 (Asheville)
Foundations, June 14 (Waynesville)
Excel for Small Business, June 14 (Sylva)
Marketing for Small Business, June 14 (Asheville)
Stress Relief Workshop, June 15 (Sylva)
Asheville Business Alliance, June 22 (Asheville)
Financial Tools for Small Business, July 15 (Asheville)
Foundations, July 20 (Bryson City)
Community Agri-Business Alliance, July 21 (Columbus)
Foundations, July 26 (Hendersonville)
Asheville Business Alliance, July 27 (Asheville)
Financial Tools for Small Business, July 29 (Waynesville)

Description:

Sweet, juicy and luscious! The Organic Heritage Variety Red Raspberries at Long Branch are now RIPE! High in anti-oxidants for healthy eating! Bring the whole family out for some big fun picking and red-faced grinning! Please share the invitation with all your extended family and friends too! Suggested donations go to support our environmental education activities and appropriate technology demonstrations. Picnic tables available, solar demonstrations, waterfalls, hiking trails up to Big Sandy Mush Bald, 5,152 feet elevation! We’re open by appointment, usually Monday through Sunday, 8am until dark. Please call 828/683-3662 or email for directions. Thanks berry much for supporting your local organic food growers and watershed protectors! We look forward to seeing your smiling faces coming up the mountain! For conservation and sustainability, Paul -- Paul Gallimore, Director Long Branch Environmental Education Center POB 369 Big Sandy Mush Creek Leicester, NC 28748 Tel. 828/683-3662 Fax: 828/683-9211 E-mail: paul@LongBranchEEC.org Web Site: www.LongBranchEEC.org www.paul.sustainablewnc.org “To restore the land one must live and work in a place. To work in a place is to work with others. People who work together in a place become a community, and a community, in time, grows a culture. To work on behalf of the wild is to restore culture.” -- Gary Snyder

Time:

5:30pm-7:30pm

Description:

Basic Home Maintenance Course

June 1st, 2010 @ 5:30 PM - June 29th, 2010
Asheville, NC

Are there repairs around your home that need to be done, but you lack the knowledge and skill to do them yourself?

The Basic Home Maintenance Course will give you those skills. This series of five, two hour classes will be held evenings from 5:30pm – 7:30pm, on Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Some of the topics to be covered are: saving on your heating and cooling bills, basic plumbing repairs, interior and exterior maintenance, landscaping and lawn care, indoor air quality, common household pests, etc.

Preregistration is required and the fee of $20 includes all materials.

Event Location
94 Coxe Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Contact
Debbie Sparks at (828) 255-5522

Event Sponsor
NC Cooperative Extension
buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu

Time:

6:30pm

Description:

WNC Chefs Challenge

Join us for a battle between 14 of the area's top chefs!

The weekly heats for the WNC Chefs Challenge take place every Tuesday, starting May 18. Fourteen chefs will pair off in head-to-head competitions at The Flying Frog Café. Each chef will have access to the same pantry, but will be given a secret ingredient the day of the event that must be featured in their culinary creations.

You decide the winner using the same guidelines as a professional food critic! Attendees will enjoy three fantastic creations from each chef, though they won't know which chef has created each dish.

Then the audience will score the dishes to determine who advances to the final competition. Tickets to these culinary events are only $39 per guest (not including drinks, tax, and gratuity).

When only two chefs remain, they will battle it out on Saturday, August 14, in an Iron Chef-style competition during the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting held at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds Campus near the Asheville Regional Airport.

THE DATES
Round One

May 18
Deerfield – Asheville VS. Red Stag Grill, Grand Bohemian Hotel - Asheville

May 25
Corner Kitchen – Asheville VS. Sunset Terrace, Grove Park Inn – Asheville

June 1
Pomodoros Greek and Italian Café – Asheville VS. The Admiral – Asheville

June 8
Early Girl Eatery – Asheville VS. A Moveable Feast Catering – Asheville

June 15
Nico’s Café – Waynesville VS. Chelseas and the Village Tea Room – Asheville

June 22
Cucina 24 – Asheville VS. Tupelo Honey Café – Asheville


Round Two – Quarterfinals

June 29
Dining Room, Inn on Biltmore Estate – Asheville VS. Winner of May 18

July 6
Winner of May 25 VS. Winner of June 1

July 13
Winner of June 8 VS. Winner of June 15

July 20
Curras Nuevo Cuisine – Woodfin VS. Winner of June 22


Round Three – Semifinals

July 27
Winner of June 29 VS. Winner of July 6

August 3
Winner of July 13 VS. Winner of July 20

Final Competition

August 14
Winner of July 27 VS. Winner of August 3

The final competition will be held during the WNC Magazine Asheville Wine & Food Festival Grand Tasting at the Expo Center on the WNC Agricultural Grounds Campus near the Asheville Regional Airport. Seating will be limited.

Visit www.wncmagazine.com/wineandfood/challenge for more information and to make your reservations.

Time:

10:00am-12:00pm

Description:

2010 Gardening in the Mountains Series

June 16th, 2010 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Asheville, NC

"Gardening Around Black Walnuts" taught by Katie Doan. Class will be held here at the NC Cooperative Extension Office.

Event Location
94 Coxe Avenue
Asheivlle, NC 28801

Contact
Joyce Plemmons at (828) 255-5522
buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu

Event Sponsor
NC Cooperative Extension and the Extension Master Gardeners

Time:

6:00pm-9:00pm

Description:

Art of Marketing & Media Design

Date: June 16, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cooperative Extension in Columbus
Cost: $85 members
Deadline for Registration: June 15, 2010
Instructor: Jo Ann Miksa-Blackwell
Contact: adriana@mountainbizworks.org

ART OF MARKETING AND MEDIA DESIGN
for your small business
In a peer group environment, you will learn how to define and create...

• Mission Statement - A tightly worded definition of your business so that all marketing elements are focused and consistent

• What Am I Really Selling? Defining the benefits offered by your company so that a Unique Selling Proposition can be created

• Target Market - Identifying a well-defined group so that effective, well crafted selling messages can be directed efficiently to your prime target market

• Competition - Identifying the environment, standards, prices, and comparisons with which your company is competing

• Price - A critical marketing tool to success because of its place in the buying decision, its role in establishing image and its influence on your Profit & Loss

• Sales - Learn how to deliver a well crafted presentation of your business in a myriad ways. Find out how to attract customers face to face, in advertising, in dealing with suppliers, in networking, with potential employees and in other
ways

This is a 5-week course that meets three hours, once a week. Fees vary.

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

The current national alcohol recovery rate is 18.2% but there are recovery models that have long term recovery rates of 75% to 80%. Why are these treatment models successful and what can we learn from them? What is the underlying cause of relapse and how can it be prevented?
Bill Wilson, one of the founders of AA, discovered the missing link to recovery and devoted the end of his life to teaching others. Now we have thirty years of successful research that is making a change in the way alcoholism is viewed. This informational talk is open to everyone.
Presented by Suka Chapel, PhD, RN. Suka is an ordained minister, hospital chaplain, national speaker and RN with 35 years experience in the fields of wellness, mental health, criminal justice and substance abuse.
Location: Unity Church, Mills River
For information call 828-890-8193.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

June 9 - 27

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents "A Little Night Music", a STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL suggested by the film Smiles of a Summer Night by Ingmar Bergman.

Winner of Six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book, & Best Score.

“Isn’t it bliss?” Affairs of the heart spend a weekend in the country at a 20th-century Swedish estate, where style and sophistication mix with romance, wit and charm. — Send in the Clowns
RATED PG-13

June 16, 7:30pm
June 17, 2:30pm matinee
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 2:30pm matinee

June 23, 2:30pm matinee
June 24, 2:30pm matinee
June 25, 7:30pm
June 26, 7:30pm
June 27, 2:30pm matinee


Visit www.sartplays.org for more information.

Time:

2:30pm

Description:

June 9 - 27

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents "A Little Night Music", a STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL suggested by the film Smiles of a Summer Night by Ingmar Bergman.

Winner of Six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book, & Best Score.

“Isn’t it bliss?” Affairs of the heart spend a weekend in the country at a 20th-century Swedish estate, where style and sophistication mix with romance, wit and charm. — Send in the Clowns
RATED PG-13


June 16, 7:30pm
June 17, 2:30pm matinee
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 2:30pm matinee

June 23, 2:30pm matinee
June 24, 2:30pm matinee
June 25, 7:30pm
June 26, 7:30pm
June 27, 2:30pm matinee


Visit www.sartplays.org for more information.

Time:

6:00pm

Description:

Art in Bloom
June 17-20
Black Mountain

Black Mountain Center for the Arts presents an interpretive exhibit of local artworks and flower arrangements created in the Japanese tradition of Ikebana. A preview party takes place at the museum on Thursday night, followed by ticketed events and garden tours throughout the weekend. Proceeds benefit the arts center.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.; Thursday, 6 p.m. preview party, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m.; $30 party, $5 exhibit, ticketed events $15-$20; (828) 669-0930; www.blackmountainarts.org

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

The Redundant Theatre Company Theatre (TRTCT) presents "Public Domain", a new play based on the trials of Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, as part of NC Stage Company's Catalyst Series.

The show promises anarchy, amusement and minstrelsy. The full-length play about the two Italian anarchists executed in 1927 draws heavily from things in the public domain, from trial transcripts to classic Italian literature - namely "The Divine Comedy" and "Pinocchio".

Show dates are Thursdays through Saturdays:
July 17 to 19, and June 24 to 26, at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase advance tickets (recommended), call the NC Stage Company box office at 828.239.0263 or visit ncstage.org.

Show times are

Description:

Join us for the 2nd annual Save the French Broad paddle trip taking place June 18 to June 28. Come be a part of our rainbow-colored flotilla of canoes and kayaks as we explore the French Broad River, paddling from Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman to Hot Springs, NC. Take in the sights and learn about water quality as we travel 119 miles of one of the oldest and most scenic rivers in America.

For more details visit www.savethefrenchbroad.com.



Registration Fees:
Full 11 Day Trip - $350
1st Weekend (June 18-20) - $125
2nd Weekend (June 25-27) - $145
Daily Rates vary


1. Register online with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
2. Complete and mail in the registration form with a check or money order.
3. Call (828) 258-8737 to register.


WNCA Members receive a $30 discount for week, $5 discount per day.
Waterkeeper Members receive a $15 discount per week, $5 discount per day.

Time:

10:00am-5:00pm

Description:

Art in Bloom
June 17-20
Black Mountain

Black Mountain Center for the Arts presents an interpretive exhibit of local artworks and flower arrangements created in the Japanese tradition of Ikebana. A preview party takes place at the museum on Thursday night, followed by ticketed events and garden tours throughout the weekend. Proceeds benefit the arts center.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.; Thursday, 6 p.m. preview party, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m.; $30 party, $5 exhibit, ticketed events $15-$20; (828) 669-0930; www.blackmountainarts.org

Time:

5:00pm-8:00pm

Description:

The public is invited to a reception for the WNC Artists Showcase on Friday, June 18 (5-8pm) at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. Refreshments will be served.

Large-scale botanical photographs by Weaverville artist Honour Hiers and incised aluminum drawings by Asheville artist Mitchell Lonas are displayed on the lobby level. Echo Gallery is also hosting an event in Biltmore Park the evening of June 18.

Sponsored by the hotel in partnership with the Asheville Area Arts Council, the Hilton exhibit remains on display through August 16.

The Hilton is located at 42 Town Square Blvd in Skyland, off Long Shoals Road. For directions or other details, contact Wendy H. Outland, 231.5355 or the Hilton 209.2700.

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Time:

7:30pm

Description:

June 9 - 27

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents "A Little Night Music", a STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL suggested by the film Smiles of a Summer Night by Ingmar Bergman.

Winner of Six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book, & Best Score.

“Isn’t it bliss?” Affairs of the heart spend a weekend in the country at a 20th-century Swedish estate, where style and sophistication mix with romance, wit and charm. — Send in the Clowns
RATED PG-13


June 16, 7:30pm
June 17, 2:30pm matinee
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 2:30pm matinee

June 23, 2:30pm matinee
June 24, 2:30pm matinee
June 25, 7:30pm
June 26, 7:30pm
June 27, 2:30pm matinee


Visit www.sartplays.org for more information.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

The Redundant Theatre Company Theatre (TRTCT) presents "Public Domain", a new play based on the trials of Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, as part of NC Stage Company's Catalyst Series.

The show promises anarchy, amusement and minstrelsy. The full-length play about the two Italian anarchists executed in 1927 draws heavily from things in the public domain, from trial transcripts to classic Italian literature - namely "The Divine Comedy" and "Pinocchio".

Show dates are Thursdays through Saturdays:
July 17 to 19, and June 24 to 26, at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase advance tickets (recommended), call the NC Stage Company box office at 828.239.0263 or visit ncstage.org.

Show times are

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

The third production of the Brevard Little Theatre’s 60th season, The Mousetrap, one of the most popular mysteries by Agatha Christie, will open on Friday, June 18 for six performances.

The director of the production, Asheville’s Michael Wilson, is directing in Brevard for the first time. The cast is evenly split between actors from Brevard and Asheville. It is comprised of Michele & Marvin Barg, Michael Boulos, Sonia Arnold, L. Joseph Barcia, Jr., Ann Strother, Mandi Hart and Scott Bean. Maureen Edick is the producer and Liz Malzone the stage manager.

The Mousetrap originally opened in London in 1952 and, with over 24,000 performances so far, is now the longest running show of the modern era. The play is also known for its twist at the end that audience members are always asked not to reveal. Previously performed by BLT in 2000, The Mousetrap is being reprised by popular request.

The story is about a young couple, Mollie and Giles Ralston, who have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional traveller, who ran his car into a snowdrift.

A policeman named Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the mysterious death of a woman in London. When one of the hotel's guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The suspicion falls first on an erratic young man who fits the description of the supposed murderer. However, it quickly transpires that the killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. The Mousetrap keeps the audience guessing the entire time.

The play will be performed the two weekends of June 18th and June 25th at the American Legion Hall on East Jordan St. in Brevard.

Play dates and curtain times are: June 18, 19, 25, and 26 - 8:00 pm, and June 20 and 27 - 3:00 pm.

For additional information or to make reservations, contact BLT at 828.884.BLTR [2587]. Additional information is also available at the BLT website: www.brevardlittletheatre.com.

Description:

Join us for the 2nd annual Save the French Broad paddle trip taking place June 18 to June 28. Come be a part of our rainbow-colored flotilla of canoes and kayaks as we explore the French Broad River, paddling from Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman to Hot Springs, NC. Take in the sights and learn about water quality as we travel 119 miles of one of the oldest and most scenic rivers in America.

For more details visit www.savethefrenchbroad.com.



Registration Fees:
Full 11 Day Trip - $350
1st Weekend (June 18-20) - $125
2nd Weekend (June 25-27) - $145
Daily Rates vary


1. Register online with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard)
2. Complete and mail in the registration form with a check or money order.
3. Call (828) 258-8737 to register.


WNCA Members receive a $30 discount for week, $5 discount per day.
Waterkeeper Members receive a $15 discount per week, $5 discount per day.

Time:

All day event

Description:

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy presents its "June Jamboree: A Party Celebrating Conservation" in Crossnore, NC.

Crossnore, North Carolina is once again the site of the Conservancy's Annual Meeting, June 19 & 20. The Corpening Training Center at the Gill State Forest is our headquarters. Plans are underway to make this year's event a spectacular celebration of our 36 years of conservation work on Roan and the surrounding mountain region.

Hike in the Highlands of Roan Mountain during peak rhododendron bloom. Explore one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world during its more vibrant season.

There will be a native plant auction and an array of hikes to choose from, including digital photo scavenger hunts, scenic hikes to Grassy Ridge, and the Overmountain Victory Trail, as well as hikes on newly protected properties.

The event is open to the public and is the organization's annual membership drive.

Visit appalachian.org or call 828.253.0095 for more information adn to make reservations.

Time:

10:00am-5:00pm

Description:

Art in the Park, Pack Square, Downtown Asheville

Saturdays, June 12, 19 and 26
10 am to 5 pm

The creative spirits are setting up tents in downtown Asheville this June. For three Saturdays local and regional artists will infuse Pack Square Park with art and craft as vibrant and of the earth as Nature’s glowing autumn leaves.

The streets around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley’s marvelous new fountain will resonate with the colors, textures and forms of contemporary and traditional mountain crafts exhibited by the artists themselves.

From pottery to jewelry to sculpture and two-dimensional art, the market promises an array of creations from the planet’s very marrow, including glass, ceramics, woodworking, metalsmithing, and the fabric arts.

Come on out to Asheville Art in the Park to connect with these artists and many more. You will not only be participating in an art market, but you will be part of a cycle of giving. 10% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to a local art non-profit.

Visit www.ashevilleartinthepark.com for more information.

Time:

10:00am-5:00pm

Description:

Art in Bloom
June 17-20
Black Mountain

Black Mountain Center for the Arts presents an interpretive exhibit of local artworks and flower arrangements created in the Japanese tradition of Ikebana. A preview party takes place at the museum on Thursday night, followed by ticketed events and garden tours throughout the weekend. Proceeds benefit the arts center.

Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St.; Thursday, 6 p.m. preview party, Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m.; $30 party, $5 exhibit, ticketed events $15-$20; (828) 669-0930; www.blackmountainarts.org

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

Concert: She Sings for Womansong
Saturday June 19, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Lipinsky Auditorium, UNCA, Asheville

Local women performers lift their voices, swing the band, and beat their drums!

Womansong will perform in concert and host an entertaining showcase of women performers including: The Boom Chix,a dynamic all women's drum and dance troupe; Honey Holler, an all-woman string band featuring spirited Appalachian songs and fiddle tunes; the women of Tongue and Groove, a versatile trio singing a blend of music extending from jazz standards to folk rock; and Laura Hope-Gill, performance poet and director of Asheville Wordfest.

Womansong will offer up its usual blend of eclectic song selections, including pieces written by members. This lively concert will benefit Womansong and its charitable New Start Program.

Tickets are $15 in advance/ $18 at the door. Child/Student tickets are $7. They are available from any Womansong member, online at
http://www.womansong.org/index.htm or at the door.

Contact information 281-4122.

For directions to Lipinsky Auditorium, go to:
http://www.unca.edu/maps/campus-map

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

June 9 - 27

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre presents "A Little Night Music", a STEPHEN SONDHEIM MUSICAL suggested by the film Smiles of a Summer Night by Ingmar Bergman.

Winner of Six Tony Awards: Best Musical, Best Book, & Best Score.

“Isn’t it bliss?” Affairs of the heart spend a weekend in the country at a 20th-century Swedish estate, where style and sophistication mix with romance, wit and charm. — Send in the Clowns
RATED PG-13


June 16, 7:30pm
June 17, 2:30pm matinee
June 18, 7:30pm
June 19, 7:30pm
June 20, 2:30pm matinee

June 23, 2:30pm matinee
June 24, 2:30pm matinee
June 25, 7:30pm
June 26, 7:30pm
June 27, 2:30pm matinee


Visit www.sartplays.org for more information.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

The Redundant Theatre Company Theatre (TRTCT) presents "Public Domain", a new play based on the trials of Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, as part of NC Stage Company's Catalyst Series.

The show promises anarchy, amusement and minstrelsy. The full-length play about the two Italian anarchists executed in 1927 draws heavily from things in the public domain, from trial transcripts to classic Italian literature - namely "The Divine Comedy" and "Pinocchio".

Show dates are Thursdays through Saturdays:
July 17 to 19, and June 24 to 26, at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase advance tickets (recommended), call the NC Stage Company box office at 828.239.0263 or visit ncstage.org.

Show times are

Time:

8:00pm

Description:

The third production of the Brevard Little Theatre’s 60th season, The Mousetrap, one of the most popular mysteries by Agatha Christie, will open on Friday, June 18 for six performances.

The director of the production, Asheville’s Michael Wilson, is directing in Brevard for the first time. The cast is evenly split between actors from Brevard and Asheville. It is comprised of Michele & Marvin Barg, Michael Boulos, Sonia Arnold, L. Joseph Barcia, Jr., Ann Strother, Mandi Hart and Scott Bean. Maureen Edick is the producer and Liz Malzone the stage manager.

The Mousetrap originally opened in London in 1952 and, with over 24,000 performances so far, is now the longest running show of the modern era. The play is also known for its twist at the end that audience members are always asked not to reveal. Previously performed by BLT in 2000, The Mousetrap is being reprised by popular request.

The story is about a young couple, Mollie and Giles Ralston, who have started up a new hotel in the converted Monkswell Manor. They are snowed in together with four guests and an additional traveller, who ran his car into a snowdrift.

A policeman named Trotter arrives on skis to inform the group that he believes a murderer is on his way to the hotel, following the mysterious death of a woman in London. When one of the hotel's guests is killed, they realize that the murderer is already there. The suspicion falls first on an erratic young man who fits the description of the supposed murderer. However, it quickly transpires that the killer could be any one of the guests, or even the hosts themselves. The Mousetrap keeps the audience guessing the entire time.

The play will be performed the two weekends of June 18th and June 25th at the American Legion Hall on East Jordan St. in Brevard.

Play dates and curtain times are: June 18, 19, 25, and 26 - 8:00 pm, and June 20 and 27 - 3:00 pm.

For additional information or to make reservations, contact BLT at 828.884.BLTR [2587]. Additional information is also available at the BLT website: www.brevardlittletheatre.com.