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The Arts are one of Asheville's defining assets. They enrich our community in so many ways, both culturally and economically. It's estimated that Asheville's arts organizations contribute $60 million per year to the area's economy. And that doesn't even include for-profit venues like the Orange Peel, the Grey Eagle and the Civic Center.

Now, thanks to a grant from the Asheville Merchants Fund, an effort is underway to promote The Arts in Asheville in a totally new way and enhance their value to the community.

LAF's February Critical Issues luncheon will examine this important subject. Our speaker will be Charlie Flynn-McIver, co-founder and artistic director of North Carolina Stage Company, Asheville's only full-time professional theatre.

January 27, 2010: Critical Issues Luncheon
Is Asheville the "Beer Capital"?

With no fewer than nine craft breweries, Asheville can legitimately claim to be the Beer Capital of North Carolina. The pleasures of creating and sipping the amber nectar will be discussed at Leadership Asheville Forum's January luncheon.

Our panel includes Tony Kiss, "the Beer Guy" of the Asheville Citizen-Times, Mike Rangel of Asheville Brewing, president of the Asheville Brewer's Alliance, and Oscar Wong of Highland Brewery. The moderator will be John Boyle, also of the Citizen-Times. Whether you're a beer lover or not, this is sure to be an entertaining event.

SPRING 2010 SPECIAL DATES:

January 27, 2010 Critical Issues Luncheon
February 24, 2010, rescheduled to March 11, 2010
March 31, 2010 Critical Issues Luncheon
April 28, 2010 Critical Issues Luncheon
May 19, 2010 Members Only Social
May 26, 2010 Critical Issues Luncheon

Inclement Weather Policy: If inclement weather forces cancellation of an event, you will be notified by email the evening prior to the event.


WHEN and WHERE:

Luncheons: 11:45am-1:30pm (food service begins at 11:45; program begins at 12:15) at Buncombe County Board of Education (directions below). COST is $14 for LAF members, $16 for all others, payable at the door. Please RSVP to Nancy Williams at the phone or address below (email preferred), and specify which event you will be attending.

From I-240 westbound:
Exit 4A to 19-23 north (future I-26); take first exit (Hill St.) off hwy 19-23. At end of exit ramp turn left, go to stop sign and turn right onto Riverside Drive. Go approximately .8 mile and turn left at the Richmond Hill Inn sign (Pearson Bridge Rd). Continue over the bridge, up the hill past Richmond Hill Inn to stop sign, about .7 mile. Turn left at stop sign (Bingham Rd), travel approximately .3 mile to entrance of Buncombe County Board of Education. Go through gate and park in the first parking lot on the right. You can park along the curb if it is full. Walk to entrance "A" (visitor's entrance), which is the last entrance on the right facing the building. Go to the reception desk and ask for directions or follow signs to the board room.

From Patton Avenue @Louisiana Avenue (by KMart):
Go north on Louisiana Avenue, about 1.3 miles through two stop lights (you will pass Emma Elementary School on the left), and continue to stop sign. Louisiana Ave. dead ends at Adams Hill Rd. Turn right on Adams Hill Rd for approx. .1 mile, then left on Bingham Rd., and take immediate right through the gate of the Buncombe County Board of Education. Continue as above.

For a Google map, type in "175 Bingham Rd, Asheville NC"