Why Asheville?
"We Have Come Here to Create a Healing Community," says author,
Carolyn Ball. How about YOU? Did you  find yourself "drawn here?"
Send us your story of between 375-500 words, with a photo sent
by e-mail.  Here are some stories...

advertisement

An Audio Special Deepak Chopra interview, read by Virato host of

advertisement

The Insanity of Printing
Asheville Magazine editor and publisher discusses paper pollution and
human consciousness.

advertisement
 

Covert Kingdom
 A southern Christian suggests that the new Christian fundamentalism is
 far from benign.  Is Christian Reconstructionism, the America Jihad?

Asheville psychotherapist, Paul Fleischer, shows the connection

advertisement

Marijuana Conspiracy
It's all about big business and money, you gotta read this!

....

American Boys & Aggression Why are American boys so aggressive compared to French boys? A survey done at McDonald's in Paris suggest why

PSA

 

I Love Getting Really Smashed With Twins! Commentary by columnist Jon Carroll of the San Francisco Chronicle  comparing using marijuana to drinking beer.

Asheville Forums: General, spiritual/metaphysical, healing, and political

        Is it all really about terrorists, or are we slowly cooking in the lobster pot??

advertisement

 Reality: the Last Frontier
A transpersonal psychologist's provocative essay.

advertisement

An opinion on two powerful drugs rampant in Asheville, NC  ...and a chance for you to give us your opinion

advertisement

The VIRATO LIVE! Discussion Board                                    
An interactive blog where you can read and leave comments about this new            paradigm talk radio program and its outstanding guests. The show is on Saturdays,
10 AM to 1 PM in Asheville at 880 on the AM radio dial, or anywhere anytime at http://viratolive.com

Asheville Magazine shines the 'SPOTLIGHT" on the people, places, 
and events making a difference in this area. Let us know of YOUR favorite...
ANYTHING...or the worst place...and they may get our spotlight.

Asheville news reporters welcome...  Send us your stories!

advertisement

A shaman-trained, Appalachian author discusses his formula of using animal DNA energy for the animal's energetic qualities. No killing or hurting is every done to a creature!

Recovery of Soul in the Wreckage 
called...Western Culture
An award-winning essay on spirituality by Pat Frantz Kery.
Do you know of a great piece of writing like this?  Share it with us...
Write for details on becoming a part of Asheville Magazine,
and  subscribe to our FREE newsletter.
When your mail program screen comes on, simply hit your send key. 

N e w s . . .

National and International breaking news quickies for the Asheville Magazine Cultural Creative reader on the cutting edge, off-the-wall, and cool.... updated weekly

.
 Local News & News Sources
Of interest to greater Asheville's conscious community, plus local media including newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations in Asheville. We are seeking 2 volunteer news reporters to update monthly or sooner. Call 254-6620

advertisement

Ground Zero: Asheville?
From Mountain Xpress: Unannounced military training alarms city residents...
Anti Terrorist training...in Asheville? You gotta be kidding!

 PSA

Aspartame Alert!
Better read this before you open that next package of artificial sweetener 
for your tea or coffee. They call it a "neurotoxin."

... and from Around the World

Milk mysteriously drunk by Hindu statues all over India Mind-blowing!

 

the Illusion Click here and see for yourself how you live in illusion A  green .

Holistic Health...

	Depression & Healing ...there is a connection
Asheville psychiatrist, Ron Parks. MD, says depression can hinder physical healing.

advertisement

Integrative Medicine
Holistic is in.. Dr. Weil's Integrative may miss the boat.

advertisement

VIRATO LIVE! NEW Discussion Board

The Healthy View
Lexie Ross, former columnist for the Asheville Citizen-Times, 
covers the trends, alerts, and information about alternative 
health and healing in greater Asheville...and beyond.

PSA

Water, Elixir or Poison?
Water is often a major topic in Asheville. Here's more to consider...

Asheville Forums: General, spiritual/metaphysical, healing, and political

Sprouts: Good or Bad for You?
Author Gabriel Cousens, MD challenges Andrew Weil, MD

advertisement

Our Earthly Environment

Asheville's Ecology
Living in harmony with our planetary and regional environment is the focus of this
column. Write for details on becoming a local Asheville Magazine environmental
correspondent, also  subscribe to the free Asheville Newsletter. Click here, and
when your mail program screen comes on, simply hit send. That's it. You'll receive a confirmation.

advertisement

	...
Are there any car-free cities in the world? Our plain-talk and usable environmental column by the editors of E Magazine.                                                                              Click here for past Earth Talk columns

...the Bad Seed Is this multinational company creating "Frankenfoods" and "Frankenplants" and poisoning Asheville's food supply?

---

advertisement

 You're reading this. So is your next client.  Reach thousands for pennies!

A Poison in Asheville's Water? Scientists are now saying that fluoridation is causing teeth problems rather than protecting our teeth, and that fluoride (rat poison) is causing very serious health problems world-wide

advertisement

Tidbits from Dave
This column  covers the conspiratorial, the scams, the cover-ups...the caveats. 
This issue Central Asia: Spiritual & Political Implications , those
Mysterious Trails in the Sky, How Politicians Control the Media, and
the AOL/Time-Warner Merger Dave has left the area, and we are seeking stuff
for the tidbits column. Would you like to do this?

...Coming Soon!
The wonders of Chinese Medicine, Wonderful and magical places around 
Asheville, healing herbs... Asheville's witches, and...Marijuana...should  
it be legal?. Hollywood stars that have moved to Asheville ...people profiles
...and much more ! ...revealing stories to entertain,
instruct...and we trust enlighten! If you are a writer,
and interested in such subjects as we cover
e-mail us NOW!

►Subscribe to our interactive magazine◄

..

Arts & Entertainment

Cinema bridges spirit and matter, a new trend in privately released films. Here's information on such a recently seen in Asheville, and now on DVD.

Greater Asheville offers a cornucopia of  talented artists and performers. 
If there some special music or musicians that we should know of in this area,
or anywhere, write us, and have them a send a CD to:
Asheville Magazine, PO Box 17397, Asheville, NC 28816. 

advertisement

 

            A bit of humor by Asheville Magazine astrologer, Joseph Banks

advertisement

Ma Deva Dhiraja was born in the Ukraine, spent her childhood in Tajikistan (between Afghanistan and China), then moved to St. Petersburg, Russia until she came to Asheville last year. She is a multi-media artist, and magically heals thorugh her intuitive touch....She is also a sannyasin of the mystic, Osho...  Click on the above banner to learn more...

.

Asheville Movies
45 screens in our town, reviews, etc. --Hollywood & the Stars

Would you like to review outstanding films that contribute to the
expansion of human awareness?
Simply send the review 375-500 words as a Word or HTML file to Review

Book Review  Asheville's own Max & Rosie author their first book... A Blast from the Past! If you know of a book, let us know about it. Important other books from everywhere covered, even if it is written in Russian or Spanish. local author Asheville given preference. Copies may be sent to: Book Reviews, Asheville Magazine, PO Box 17397, Asheville, NC 28816. Tel: 828-254-6620

---

CD/DVD Reviews Expanding consciousness, trance, educational, transformation....Meditation, movement, new paradigm, heart art... Send review copies to: Asheville Magazine PO Box 17397 Asheville, NC 28816 828-254-6620

Radio...

VIRATO LIVE! Discussion Board Discuss the show by creating and replying to bulletin board messages	VIRATO LIVE! audio intro	VIRATO LIVE! Yahoo Group Discuss the show through group e-mail messages, etc.
Tune into VIRATO LIVE!, Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM EST

The Metaphysical
Our X-Files and beyond the physical, magic and....

Interact with us...Send us your X-File. virato@mindspring.com

The Spiritual Nature of Dreams...and beyond the physical realm into the Mountain Mysteries... Send us your story

 

UFO's sighted near Chebar River, outside Jerusalem, with a message for humanity. Many world-wide believe it to be the word of God! Participate in our Metaphysical & Spiritual forum

PSA

Metaphysical healer, Linda Myers, offers a primer on the subject...

 

Joseph Banks, a professional astrologer and Asheville native, and his wife, Penny, are founders of the Down to Earth School of Astrology and Metaphysical Studies. and live deep in the Appalachian mountains near Asheville. Classes offered in North Asheville.  Joseph is available for consultation in person or by phone: 828-689-3630

 

	ashevillemagazine
	Browse Archives at groups.google.com

Events

Ongoing & Dated Events
...hundreds of Asheville area selected activities of body, mind and spirit and we trust some enlightenment. 
The largest calendar of its kind in Asheville.
(►We're seeking a volunteer calendar coordinator.  Meet people and gather area events)

Asheville Forums: General, spiritual/metaphysical, healing, and political

Asheville Resource Directory
Nearly 600 Asheville area resources People & Places in alternative and natural health healing, centers and retreats, travel, natural foods, metaphysics, art, education, consciousness,  spirituality, the paranormal...and more

600+ local Asheville listings. Is your practice/business included? It's FREE

Elite Resources
Special and Unique resources in the Asheville area. Turn on your speakers..

Asheville Weather
Including 15 day forecast...

New Age Wanabees
Asheville Magazine looks at the new age wanabees
, ...and a different view of community.

PSA

...and from Asheville, North Carolina

Mystical $20 bill
Did it predict the 911 attacks? You tell us...
Fold an old $20 bill in a certain way and....

PSA

Unusual, Alternative news items from around the world..

Violence & Sex
Could the destruction of New York's Twin Towers
have anything to do with that 3 letter word?

advertisement

.....up to 50% commission!
Support the expansion of human consciousness...support Asheville Magazine
AND earn income in the process. Part time fine. Click on the above banner.

Resources...

advertisement

Asheville ClassifiedsGrab YOU!
Someone to contact, questions, personals, something to sell, buy or ??
Use this low cost method of advertising, in addition to a banner or billboard. 
These classifieds GRAB readers attention in Asheville Magazine
 ...a very popular Asheville Website!

Asheville Connections  
Asheville's message board forums for non-commercial sharing,
questions, stuff like that. Do you have any suggestions, questions or assistance,
or maybe just want to meet  someone new?
Then post your message here...it's FREE!

Asheville Magazine Subscription
Subscribe to Interactive Asheville Magazine. It's FREE When the mail window comes up, simply hit send. You do not need to write anything in the subject box or text box. You'll receive a confirmation of your subscription from Yahoo. Simply follow the instructions. 

Be updated on
Asheville Magazine
anytime anything is added
Click Here

How about a massage?
For a list of local practitioners
click on the above photo

George Carlin
a tribute

See
Zeitgeist
A DVD exposing Christianity, the banking system and 9/11

Click On Below Billboards.
These sponsors bring you
Asheville Magazine
for 
FREE
▼

.
...and cool recording studio

the above billboard donated by
Asheville Magazine

..

..

Asheville Magazine
is a great place to
► ADVERTISE ◄
 

.

.

.
Turn on speakers!

.

.

.

..

Asheville in
 
October 2, 2003

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Become
a
part
of

Asheville
Magazine

Have something to say?
Say it in our message
center, or submit a
well-written article,
or query us...

.

.We're more than a magazine...we're family

Click above to join
Asheville Magazine family
It's FREE!

.

Asheville
Magazine
is seeking interactive
volunteer staff members
reporters, photographers
and paid salespeople
...join us

.

.

.

.

.

.

Subscribe to the
Asheville Magazine
It's FREE!
powered by

 

,.

.

.

.

.

.

.

Just a thought...

.

.

.

.

...and another
 

.

.

  Letters to the Editor

.

.

Asheville Abounds
in Art

Beyond Mind Worship
Altar by Dhiraja

.
We maintain this site!

.

.

.

buy books up to 50%
off cover price
while supporting
Asheville Magazine

.

.Receive notice when
this page changes
 

.

.

.

Check out
Asheville

.

.

.