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SNAPSHOT - September 4, 2008 MEDIABEAR PROUDLY PRESENTS
DowntownAsheville.com: Connected 'Community News from the Grassroots Up' TM  Photo Courtesy of AdvantageWest *WELCOME to Independent News about Downtown Asheville, North Carolina ... a diverse, urban, Southern Appalachian city ... where business bustles ... new ideas germinate ... grassroots' activism grows ... the All-American City and county seat of Buncombe ... "Anyway You Like It" ... located in the Blue Ridge Mountains ... along "America's Favorite Highway," the Blue Ridge Parkway ... a vibrant city dubbed "Paris of the South" ... the heartbeat of Western North Carolina. Click Here> *TODAY'S Weather | And forecast. Click Here>
*AIR Quality | Ridge tops and valleys. Click Here> *ASHEVILLE AREA Maps | Find your way. Click Here> *TRAFFIC & CONSTRUCTION Reports | Daily. Click Here> *SAVE with GasBuddy.com | Local gas prices. Click Here> *13 CALENDARS of Events | What's new to do. Click Here> *QUICK CLICK Directory | Good stuff daily. Click Here> *COUNTY Facts | Per U.S. Census Bureau. Click Here> CURRENT NEWS
 'Day of Caring' Sept. 4 *UNITED WAY Honors Volunteers Sept. 4 | A "Day of Caring" on Sept. 4, 2008, will honor all of its "Hands On" volunteers who have given of their time this past year. The volunteers had completed 94 projects. Last year more than 1,500 people attended. More volunteers are needed this year. | For complete article, Click Here>  Hourly Drawings for Food Baskets at OrganicFest 2008 The Future of Food Is in Our Hands *NEWS ABOUT ORGANICS and the upcoming OrganicFest 2008 | Taking responsibility for what goes into one’s body is at the heart of OrganicFest’s purpose. OrganicFest is held annually in Downtown Asheville. "I always felt that we had a choice to buy food that was good for us,” said Debi Athos, who along with her husband Thomas Athos, founded OrganicFest. | For the complete article, Click Here>  Celebrate Organic Sept. 6 *7TH ANNUAL ORGANIC FESTIVAL All Day on Sept. 6 | Celebrate everything organic in Downtown Asheveille. OrganicFest, now in its seventh year, offers a tasty sampling of heathly food, fun and information from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 6, along Battery Park Ave. and Otis. Discover organic from people who live, breathe and eat the healthly things in life. Click Here>  NEW LAAFF LOGO: Phil Cheney Wins Contest Lexington Avenue Fun Sept. 7 *7TH ANNUAL LAAFF | Lexington Avenue Art and Fun Festival (LAAFF) is Asheville's funkiest street party. | For info about LAAFF logo contest winner Phil Cheney, Click Here> | For more info about LAAFF and its organizer, Arts2People, Click Here>  Rapid River Celebrates 12th Year *SEPTEMBER 2008 ISSUE Hits the Streets | In print and on the Internet. This well-known arts and culture publication is celebrating its 12th anniversary in print this September, and serves over 30,000 readers each month. For online version, Click Here>  POSTER BY ASHEVILLE'S HANDCRANKED LETTER PRESS Vote National, Buy Local *TINGLE ALLEY Press in Downtown Asheville Offers Handcranked Posters | Asheville is increasingly known as the place politicians visit. (Afterall, the NC governor has his mountain place on Town Mountain.) The Asheville area is also becoming known as the place in North Carolina where American artists have their creative say. For example, Handcranked Letter Press cranks out timely originals, Click Here>  Michael Mooney Warming Up for the Tall-Bike Ride at Last Year's LAAFF Become Part of History with 'Tall-Bike Nut' Michael Mooney on Sept. 7 Yes, he's going for the Guinness Book of World Records - AGAIN - so become part of history by volunteering to help him at LAAFF *44-FOOT-HIGH 'TALL BIKE' EXTRAORDINAIRE MICHAEL MOONEY Needs Volunteers to Help Him Make History at the Upcoming Lexington Avenue Street Festival | LAAFF (Lexington Avenue Art and Fun Festival), which is held annually every year Downtown, needs volunteers to help make this year's fun fest a success on Sun., Sept. 7, 2008. In particular, Michael Mooney needs volunteers to help him succeed in getting in the Guiness Book of World Records. | For Mooney's World Record attempt last year on YouTube, Click Here> | For Guinness World Records website, Click Here> | For Mooney's Open Letter for LAAFF Volunteers, Click Here> Help the Homeless on Sept. 12
*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to Participate in 'Project Connect' | Project Connect is a one-day event that brings community resources together under one roof. It is designed to help the homeless or those at risk of becoming homeless. Project Connect will take place on Fri., Sept. 12, 8 a.m to 2 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Asheville. Services provided include haircuts, pet care, mental and physical health services, as well as housing referrals and mainstream resources, such as Medicaid, food stamps and child care subsidies. | For the complete article, Click Here>  CITY-COUNTY PLAZA MAGNOLIA WILL LIVE ON * PHOTO: LISARING.COM PARKSIDE NEWS Covering Asheville's Epic Struggle DowntownAsheville.com continues its in-depth news coverage of Asheville's most contentious real estate development, an epic struggle between middle class citizens and the powerful, well-heeled elite. Judge Hyatt Rules in Favor of Pack Heirs, Preserves Parkland ... BUT ... ... WILL PARKSIDE DEVELOPER STEWART COLEMAN APPEAL ONCE JUDGMENT IS FILED? ... WILL BUNCOMBE COUNTY BUY BACK PARKLAND FROM COLEMAN? ... WILL THIS RULING STOP PARKSIDE FOREVER? ... WILL THE VOTERS VOTE OUT CURRENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN NOVEMBER? ... WILL THE CITY LEADERS CHANGE THE WAY LARGE DEVELOPMENTS ARE APPROVED?  FOR A BEVY OF COMMENTS about the wrongfully sold City-County Plaza parkland and the recent legal proceedingS as reported and analyzed by one of Asheville's best and most read blogs, ScrutinyHooligans.us, Click Here> *For Citizen-Times report about Judge Hyatt's ruling, Click Here> *For MountainXpress update about Judge Hyatt's ruling, Click Here>  Image created by Asheville graphic designer David Lynch FOR BACKGROUND INFORMATION about the Stop Parkside grassroots campaign, as well as the 24/7 vigil to Save the Magnolia, visit the following links: *Asheville On The Ground blog: Click Here> *DowntownAsheville.com archives: Click Here> *ScrutinyHooligans.us reports: Click Here> *StopParkside.org: Click Here> ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
 Asheville's "No Ads" Movie Theatre *FINE FLICKS at the Fine Arts Theatre | For current schedule of Downtown's only independent movie theatre, Click Here>  'Doctor Faustus' in September *THE MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS Perform | "Doctor Faustus," by Christopher Marlowe, Sept. 5 - 28; each Fri., Sat., and Sun. at 7:30 p.m. Bring your snacks, blankets and friends for theatrical, neighborly, free (donations accepted) fun. Located just off of I-240. Click Here> *TOP 21 Nightspots | For fun downtown. Click Here> *PARTY Too Hearty? | Call four cabbies! Click Here> *ASHEVILLE Calendar | Any way you like it. Click Here> CITY NEWS Cop Classes for Citizens *PUBLIC INVITED TO SIGN UP for Fall Citizens' Police Academy | Designed for the public to better understand local police work. This free, 11-week course begins in September. Click Here>  Have You Seen Her? *HAVE YOU SEEN MISSING TEEN Jessica Renee Hall? | This 17-year-old was last seen in Downtown Asheville's Pritchard Park on July 13, 2008. Jessica loves art, school and track. She has a little brother, mother and grandmother who miss her dearly. Any clue is appreciated. Click Here> Parks & Rec Public Input Requested *PARKS & REC MASTER PLAN Needs Public Input | ALL ARE INVITED TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS to the New Asheville City Parks and Recreation Master Plan -- and NOT to be confused with the Downtown Master Plan. On July 17, 2008, the City of Asheville hosted a public meeting that presented the preliminary findings and recommendations. | To view the draft plan and add your ideas to the consultants' recommendations, Click Here> ART NEWS  Art Exhibit Thru Sept. 9 *WOOLWORTH WALK'S 'Fab Fiber Duo' Exhibition | Kathleen Lewis and Brenda Cameron exhibition of fabulous handcrafted fabrics continues through Sept. 9, 2008. Click Here> *JOY of Catering | A note from Laurey. Click Here> *PARKSIDE News | The epic struggle continues. Click Here> *UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1 | Confidential help 24/7. Click Here> *VOLUNTEERS Needed | For upcoming Lexington Ave. fest. Click Here> *SUSTAINABLE ASHEVILLE'S Calendar of Events | Click Here> ASHBIZ.COM THE BUSINESS OF ASHEVILLE 'Showbiz 2008' on Sept. 18 *MOUNTAIN BIZWORKS BENEFIT Sept. 18 | The highly regarded educational organization that helped many entrepreneurs on their maiden voyages invites Asheville to attend, support and celebrate its long list of alumni -- and make more new dreams come true this year. Click Here> 'We're Okay,' So They Say *2008 ANNUAL ASHEVILLE ECONOMIC REPORT Says We're Okay Despite Bad News Elsewhere | On July 23, 2008, at the ninth annual Asheville Economy Outlook provided an local and national assessment. | For MountainXpress's update, Click Here> | For Asheville Daily Planet article, Click Here>  ALL BUILDINGS by Demetrios Meimaridis (c) 1995 Protest Against the Old Guard *PROTESTS EXPAND Across Asheville | For a city known for its fine crafts and restaurants, Asheville is becoming well known for its activism as well. Four issues remain on the front burner among concerned citizens of Asheville: Cliffside, Parkside, Iraq war and unchecked Asheville overbuilding. Click Here> *ASHEVILLE #41 Best Place | To live and launch | Click Here> *ADVANTAGEWEST | Attracting business to WNC | Click Here> *ASHEVILLE AREA Chamber of Commerce | Active | Click Here> *HUB | A catalyst for business collaboration | Click Here> *MOUNTAIN BizWorks | Helping new businesses succeed | Click Here> *S.C.O.R.E. | Seasoned expert help | Click Here> BEYOND ASHEVILLE  DANCING INTO THE WEE HOURS AT LEAF * Photo: LEAF October's Best Fest *LEAF TICKETS Selling Fast | The always incredible, always artful, always sold-out Lake Eden Arts Festival of Black Mountain, NC, reports: "October 2008 tickets are selling like hotcakes! For snoozing ... there are still a few bunks open in the shared Family Lodge." To get in on the musical, cerebral, funky, poetic, physical fun -- before it's too late -- call 828-686-8742, or Click Here> Slow Down on I-26 *INTERSTATE 26 NIGHTTIME CONSTRUCTION Continues | Look for delays in the evenings as repair of the bumpy road to Hendersonville progresses. Slow down to let the workers become old geezers, who can tell their grandkids, "That's the road I helped build." Click Here>  Carl Mumpower: Campaign Photo on Website Mumpower Supports McCain's VP Pick *11TH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE Carl Mumpower Supports Palin for VP | Asheville city council member Mumpower, who is running against Rep. Heath Shuler in the Nov. election, issued his latest "position statement," dated Sept. 4, 2008. Click Here> St. Paul Police Arrest Four Journalists Covering Protest by 10,000 at Republican Convention *'LAW ENFORCEMENT SOUGHT TO PRE-EMPT LAWFUL PROTEST Against the Policies of the Bush Administration During the Convention,' Reports TruthOut.org | St. Paul, MN, police conducted wrongful arrests, said 'Democracy Now' reporter Amy Goodman, adding, "Government crackdowns on journalists are a true threat to democracy." | For TruthOut report, entitled, "Pre-Emptive Strikes Against Protests at RNC," Click Here> | For Amy Goodman's report, entitled "Why We Were Falsely Arrested," Click Here> | For media coverage of journalists' arrests and St. Paul police actions, Click Here>  HILLARY CLINTON ELECTRIFIED AMERICA ON AUG. 26 'We the People' NOT 'We the Favored Few' *STIRRING SPEECH for Middle Class America | Hillary Clinton delivers vision of renewal for American economy. Click Here>  3-D PAVEMENT CHALK ART IN ASHEVILLE? JULIAN BEEVER'S "DUNGEON" MIGHT BE A LIBERATING IDEA FOR ASHEVILLE'S ARTISTS LOOKING TO DO SOMETHING UNIQUE Chalk Art in Asheville? Why Not?! *COULD 3-D PAVEMENT CHALK ART Be Part of Asheville's Future? | Asheville is known for it's vibrant art community and artful downtown. Maybe chalk art could be developed as an art form on the streets of Downtown Asheville, particularly as part of one of the city's many street festivals. The work above is done by Julian Beever who does his incredible 3-D chalk art on concrete pavements worldwide. | For more about Julian Beever's incredible sidewalk art to get your creative juices flowing, Click Here> HISTORICAL ASHEVILLE  *HISTORIC EVENT When Asheville Helped Make Obamania Happen | Buncombe was the only county in Western North Carolina to prefer Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. | For news about where the North Carolina Democrats go from here, Click Here> *URBAN Trail | History worth walking | Click Here> *HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Architecture | Tour | Click Here> *GROVE ARCADE Architectural Tour | Inspiring | Click Here> *PHOTO Tour of Downtown Asheville | Explore | Click Here> FEATURED NEWS  Goody Clancy's Lead Consultant David Dixon Has Answers * Belzak/Mediabear Last Downtown Master Plan Public Meeting Sept. 18 *DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN Consultants Work Towards Final Recommendations to be Presented to the Public on Sept. 18 | The last public meeting to review the final draft will be presented by the consultants at the Asheville Civic Center on Thurs., Sept. 18, 2008, from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be the last public meeting prior to the report being presented to the city council in October. Furthermore, a "pursuit group" comprised of citizens who monitor the implementation of the plan is now forming. | *For prior public meeting news and notes, Click Here> | *For the upcoming Sept.18 meeting details, Click Here> | *To contact the consultants of Goody Clancy, Click Here> | *To view photos taken at all the public meetings, Click Here> Leave the Driving to Them *FALL TRIP FOR SENIORS Still Has Seats Available for Tour of Atlanta and Savannah | From Oct. 19-23, 2008, a five-day, four-night fun trip for seniors -- organized by the City of Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts -- still has charter bus seats available. Sign up now, then sit back and relax later. | For complete article, Click Here> IN MEMORIAM *DONATE to Trooper Blanton Fund | Help the family of slain NC Highway Patrol trooper Shawn Blanton, Jr. Click Here>  JOHN PAYNE IN HIS STUDIO *VISIT THE WEDGE to Honor John Payne's Legacy | Nationally known artist, art advocate and owner of The Wedge in the River District died July 17, 2008. Word has it that The Wedge will stay open with its cutting-edge artists. Click Here> MUSIC AND MORE  *WHO'S DOIN' The Peel? | One of America's best musical venues | Click Here> *THE GRAY EAGLE Live | Pickin', singin', playin' | Click Here> *ASHEVILLE ART Galleries | Dozens to visit | Click Here> *CONCERTS at St. Mathias | Attend | Click Here> *LIVE Downtown Video | On Battery Park Ave. | Click Here> *MALAPROP'S Books/Cafe | A Downtown favorite | Click Here> *PARIS OF THE SOUTH Radio | Franco-American | Click Here> HUMOR (NO KIDDING!)
 Photo by Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine (c) 2008 TONGUE-ON-CHEEK Questions of the Week *How do you please a man 365 Days a year? Click Here> *What does Colbert know about tire pressure? Click Here> *Did Thunder Pig get struck by lightning? Click Here> *Can the Society for Creative Anachronism modernize? Click Here> *Is a 'Sense of Humor' store just for laughs? Click Here> *Who's proud to be Hillbilly White Trash? Click Here> *Are the Beijing Games just a trap? Click Here> FOR MORE PRESSING QUESTIONS, Click Here> FOOD NEWS
 *RESTAURANTSAsheville.com | Only unique restaurants in Asheville listed, such as Rosetta's Kitchen. To find your favorite place, Click Here> REAL ESTATE INFO
*REAL ESTATE Listings | Featured homes | Featured Condos | Vacation rentals | B&Bs | Hotels/Motels | For sale | For rent Click Here> QuickClickDIRECTORY
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*CALENDAR of Festivals and Events | Click Here>
*DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE Schedule | Click Here>
*UNCA Master Calendar | Click Here>
*UNITED WAY'S 2-1-1 Confidential Helpline 24/7 | Click Here>
 The Pig Statue That Was Stolen Is Still Missing Watercolor by Asheville artist Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine at ArtAsheville.com LOCAL NEWS FROM THE GRASSROOTS UP... For nearly four consecutive years, DowntownAsheville.com has been reporting the news about our unique urban community. The more we know about each other, the more we are truly connected. Help keep Downtown Asheville weird, wired and wonderful ... from the grassroots up. So continue to email your news, photos and essays to us today. Email: byron(at) mediabear.com or Click Here> *DowntownAsheville.com is published daily by MediaBear | MediaBear, a division of Wenoca Real Estate, Inc., is an independent Internet publisher and writing service based in Buncombe County. MEDIABEAR, P.O. Box 1040, Skyland, NC 28776 * 828-768-5600 Copyright 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 All Rights Reserved |
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