Terry Bellamy Age: 33Residence: West AshevilleOccupation: Marketing and development manager, Mountain Housing OpportunitiesYears in Asheville: 33Education: B.A. in English (UNC-Charlotte); enrolled in Duke University Nonprofit Certification Program; working on M.A. in English (WCU)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Six years on City Council What most distinguishes you from your opponent in this election? “I present a comprehensive […]
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Robin Cape
Robin Cape Age: 48Residence: North AshevilleOccupation: MusicianYears in Asheville: 17Education: Studied art & literature at UNCA and UNC-Chapel HillPolitical party: DemocratPolitical experience: Woodfin Water Board since 2003 What most distinguishes you from your opponents in this election? “I do not view them as opponents, but as fellow citizens willing to be in service to their […]
Joe Dunn
Joe Dunn Age: 61Residence: South AshevilleOccupation: Retired dentistYears in Asheville: 44Education: B.A. (UNC), D.M.D. (University of Louisville)Political party: RepublicanPolitical experience: Four years on City Council What most distinguishes you from your opponent in this election? “[I am not] afraid to take a position. I tried hard to find a solution to the water debate. I […]
Bryan Freeborn
Bryan Freeborn Age: 29Residence: West AshevilleOccupation: Self-employed carpenterYears in Asheville: 4Education: B.A. in history (Evergreen State College), pursuing master’s in public affairs (WCU)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Asheville Transit Commission, Democratic Party State Executive Committee, Young Democrats, active on environmental and transit issues, prior City Council campaign What most distinguishes you from your opponents in this […]
Holly Jones
Holly Jones Age: 43Residence: Montford HillsOccupation: Executive director, YWCA of AshevilleYears in Asheville: 9Education: B.A. in public-policy analysis (UNC-Chapel Hill), master’s in divinity (Duke University), master’s in public health (Chapel Hill)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Four years on City Council, community-based organizing for housing, children and health care What most distinguishes you from your opponents in […]
Carl Mumpower
Carl Mumpower Age: 52Residence: Town MountainOccupation: PsychologistYears in Asheville: Most of my lifeEducation: M.A. in education (Western Carolina University), M.S.W. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. in psychology (Union Institute)Political party: RepublicanPolitical experience: Four years on City Council, two as vice mayor What most distinguishes you from your opponents in this election? “I am dedicated in word […]
Chris Pelly
Chris Pelly Age: 48Residence: Haw CreekOccupation: Real-estate brokerYears in Asheville: 15Education: Arizona State UniversityPolitical party: DemocratPolitical experience: Ran for City Council 2003; president, Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods 2004 to present; president, Haw Creek Community Association, 1995 to 2004 What most distinguishes you from your opponents in this election? “I am experienced and have a track […]
Keith Thomson
Keith Thomson Age: 45Residence: Near UNCAOccupation: Computer-network-systems engineer, small-business ownerYears in Asheville: Since 1981, except to attend school in Chapel HillEducation: B.A. (UNCA), M.A. (UNC-Chapel Hill)Political party: DemocratPolitical experience: Asheville City Schools (Budget Advisory Committee, Innovation Task Force, PTO president); Children First of Buncombe County; Asheville-Buncombe Clean Air Community Trust; YMI Cultural Center; Citizens for […]
Buzzworm news briefs
Shopping for a solution Most animal shelters are easily identified by the disheartening din of caged dogs and cats. Not so Animal Haven, a 10-acre farm in east Asheville where abandoned, abused and homeless critters wait for new homes in a setting that’s more sanctuary than lockdown. And it’s not just felines and canines that […]
Asheville Film Festival information
Information and Ticket Box Office (828) 257-4500 The Film Festival Information Center and Ticket Box Office is located in the Pack Place Education, Arts & Science Center. Located in Pack Square in the heart of downtown Asheville, the box office will be open Thursday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m., […]
And the winner is…
The winner in each category — including features, shorts, animation, documentaries and student films — will be honored with a $500 award as well as an AFFY glass sculpture commemorating their achievement. The feature category winner will also receive $1,000 in Kodak film. Runners-up will be announced in each category. Awards will be announced on […]
Educational offerings
Apple Computer Demonstrations Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Pack Place Gallery, free admission Come see the latest in computer applications and hardware for film and video production. Apple computer will roll out its latest gear for editing, animation, graphics and effects. Come by and sample the equipment, or come to one of the scheduled sessions […]
Opening and closing films
The Squid and the Whale Thursday, 6:30 – 11 p.m.Diana Wortham Theatre presented by Sonopress 88 minutes Cocktail reception immediately following film. When Walt Berkman (Jesse Eisenberg), an impressionable 16-year-old, passes off the Pink Floyd song “Hey You” as his original work and performs it at a high school talent show, he’s perfectly content with […]
Ken Russell’s films
Altered States Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 a.m.Fine Arts Theatre, lower103 minutes Ken Russell’s first Hollywood movie, Altered States, also marked his debut attempt at a full-fledged horror film. There’d been elements of horror in both The Devils and Lisztomania, though neither film could properly be called horror pictures. Altered States can’t be called anything else. […]
Feature films
Almost Normal Friday, 2 – 4:15 p.m.Fine Arts Theatre, upper Saturday, 5 – 7 p.m.Fine Arts Theatre, lower North Carolina premiere 92 minutes Brad, a gay man approaching a midlife crisis, is tired of always being different because he’s gay. He just wants to be “normal.” Suddenly, he is yanked back in time to when […]
Short films
The Butler of Van Der Waal House Friday, 2 – 4 p.m.The Forum World Premiere 8 minutes After a young boy loses his mother, he schemes to stop his wealthy father’s attempts to find a new bride. Orson, the butler, is the only person who sees the pain the boy is going through and attempts […]
Documentaries
All Rendered Truth Friday, 5 – 7:15 p.m.Asheville Community Theatre North Carolina premiere 56 Minutes Armed with a map and 10 essential questions, Scott and Patrick set out on a trip to make a film about folk artists. They soon find their subjects uncooperative and sometimes unable to answer the questions posed. The filmmakers realize […]
Student films
Broken Sword Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.The Forum 15 minutes A martial arts student seeks the power for revenge in the pieces of an ancient sword. Filmed in North Carolina. Director: Phil de Courcel Producer: Gilana Lobel Editor: Christopher Ferris North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking Buddy: The Musical Friday, 4:30 – […]
Animated films
Backseat Bingo Friday, 2 – 4 p.m.Saturday, 2:45 – 4:15 p.m.The Forum 6 Minutes Sexy Senior Seeks Same. An animated documentary about the romantic lives of senior citizens Director/Producer: Liz Blazer Writer Jeff Oliver Editor: Peter Alton Handshake Saturday, 12:30 – 2:15 p.m.The Forum 5 minutes An innocent greeting between two people is quickly transformed […]
Buzzworm news briefs
Shopping for a solution Most animal shelters are easily identified by the disheartening din of caged dogs and cats. Not so Animal Haven, a 10-acre farm in east Asheville where abandoned, abused and homeless critters wait for new homes in a setting that’s more sanctuary than lockdown. And it’s not just felines and canines that […]
Buzzworm news briefs
Downtown goes wireless The Wi-Fi revolution has come to Asheville. Wireless Internet access, or Wi-Fi, is now freely available to anyone with a wireless-ready computer within the central business district. Expanding a program that began in City/County Plaza back in May, Buncombe County recently began providing free wireless access in a roughly triangular “hot spot” […]