06.19.2023

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🎥 Lights, camera, Asheville

Asheville is the main site of feature film “Malcolm’s Mountain”

The crew filmed at L.O.F.T of Asheville on Broadway St. | Photo by Angela Roote

Asheville’s film scene has been booming as of late. And there’s another feature film to add to the hype.

“Malcolm’s Mountain” is a partially scripted film from Los Angeles-based studio Carsick Pictures. It centers around the character Malcolm, a divorced car salesman from London, played by James Clossick. After losing his best friend, Malcolm travels to the Appalachian Mountains to attend the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, an event they had always dreamed of experiencing together. Then, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his friend’s dying wish — delivering an antique compass to the peak of Mount Mitchell.

The title, “Malcolm’s Mountain,” shouldn’t be taken so literally. Director Andrew Blackburn shares, “the idea that this journey he’s going through is really about getting over the mountain of grief that he is dealing with after the loss of his friend.”

The film puts Asheville in the spotlight with scenes filmed at local hot spots like Honeypot Vintage, L.O.F.T. of Asheville, and Hi-Wire Brewing, as well as landmarks like Black Wall Street. Plus, the scenes depicting the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival were actually shot at Salvage Station’s The Big Secret Festival.

The story behind the film

The film was partially inspired by the director’s television show HOME, as well as his real life friendship with actor Graham Christopher. In the show, Graham’s character maps out an Appalachian journey to take with his best friend. After filming the pilot, Andrew wanted to make a film following the two men on the road trip. But sadly, Graham passed away about a year after the pilot was filmed.

“Malcolm’s Mountain” honors Graham, following the journey he had laid out, introducing Andrew to the Asheville area. “Basically what we’re doing is following this trip that he plotted out for us, but it’s his best friend taking the trip in his absence,” says Andrew. “But in reality, it’s me and James taking this trip that we had hoped to do with our friend Graham.”

Events

Monday, June 19

Asheville StorySLAM – “PRIDE” | Monday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville | $15 | Prepare a five minute story about being proud, or sit back and take in stories from others.

Tuesday, June 20

Carolina Mountain Club: One Hundred Years | Tuesday, June 20 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Pack Memorial Library - Lord Auditorium, 67 Haywood St., Asheville | Celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the organization by attending a talk from Danny Bernstein and Trevor Freeman that recounts the club’s history — registration is highly recommended.
Music Bingo | Tuesday, June 20 | 8-10 p.m. | The Bier Garden, 46 Haywood St., Asheville | Free | Move aside, regular bingo — songs replace the numbers on these bingo cards for a twist on a classic game.

Wednesday, June 21

Summer Solstice Maker’s Market | Wednesday, June 21 | 5-8 p.m. | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St., Asheville | Free | Support local artisans by shopping from wares and crafts in addition to tarot card readings and henna tattoos — plus, a special beer release.
North Asheville Family Bird Walk | Wednesday, June 21 | 9-10:30 a.m. | 1030 Merrimon Ave., Asheville | Free | Join members of the Blue Ridge Audubon Society for a bird-watching excursion around Beaver Lake Sanctuary.

Thursday, June 22

Min Xiao-Fen’s New Film Scores Performed Live | Thursday, June 22 | 8 p.m. | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College St., Asheville | $15 | See multi-instrumentalist Min Xiao-Fen perform two original scores for historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s, “Romance of the Fruit Peddler” and “Romance of the Western Chamber.”
Public Tour: Intersections in American Art | Thursday, June 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville | Join museum educators for a tour of the exhibit in SECU Collection Hall.

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News Notes

Holiday

Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of institutional slavery in the US. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County honored the holiday with a week of events that culminated with the Juneteenth Festival Celebration this weekend.

Community

Yetzirah, a local nonprofit supporting Jewish poets and poetry, is hosting its inaugural summer conference at UNC Asheville from Wednesday, June 21 to Friday, June 23. Workshops will be hosted by Rodger Kamentz, Ilya Kaminsky, and Jacqueline Osherow, with a keynote speech from Alicia Ostriker. Find the full schedule with links to register for events.

Cause

Looking for a sweet way to give back? Free scoops of Moose Tracks ice cream will be distributed at Pack Square Park on Thursday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For each scoop, $1 will be donated to MANNA FoodBank in hopes to raise $10,000 to fund community initiatives.

Concert

Big news for Band of Horses fans. Not only did the group announce a show at Rabbit Rabbit on October 20, but band member Ryan Monroe takes the stage with Josh Roberts at The Grey Eagle tomorrow, June 20 at 8 p.m. Local band Analog Moon will open for the duo.

Theater

The Artisan Players of the Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living will present a free production of “The Laramie Project” on Sunday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. The production is based on a 2000 play from Moisés Kaufman about the reaction to the 1998 murder of gay University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard.

Finance

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Drink

Out with the hard, in with the high — seltzer, that is. Rebel Rabbit is leading the way with their alcohol-free, cannabis-infused seltzers that can be shipped anywhere in the US. Add to cart.*

Correction

In Friday’s newsletter, we shared about the Ticket To Ride: Europe - Board Game Tournament slated for today at Well Played Cafe, but used the wrong address. Well Played’s new address is 162 Coxe Ave.

The Wrap

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From the editor

If you’re on Tik Tok as much as I am, you may have seen the viral eating challenge videos from creator @rainaiscrazy. She recently made a stop at Dilbar for a Dosa challenge. Check out her video.

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