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‘Health’ continued from page 20
animal fat, wear sun glasses. Recent studies
confirmed that a combination of vitamin C and E,
beta-carotene, zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin
was helpful in slowing the progression of
the disease in the intermediate stages. The late
stages of dry AMD have no know treatment.
Wet AMD (new, but malformed, blood vessels)
can be treated with medicines injected directly
into the eye or with medicine that is given intravenously
and activated by laser in the eye. Again,
‘35below’ continued from page 17
March 28-29, 2019 and The Constant Wife will
follow April 26-27, in 35below.
“Though people are very aware of what ACT
offers on our Mainstage, 35below is still the bestkept
secret in the WNC theatre world,” said Bunn.
“It’s such an intimate space that the audience
becomes very connected to the energy of the performers.
It is a terrific space to see a show.”
IF
YOU
GO
For more information about 35below, the
Readers Theatre Showcase Series, or Listen
to This, visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.
‘Photos’ continued from page 26
these and several other more experimental therapies
can slow but not stop wet AMD.
Considering that this is a disastrous disease
with serious, irreversible consequences, have
your eyes examined regularly and make effective
lifestyle changes to decrease your risk. Many who
have the genetic abnormalities, but excellent lifestyle
habits are avoiding this problem. Join them.
‘Amadeus’ continued from page 7
Márquez’s Danzón No. 2. This concert features all
five orchestras of the ASYO: the Youth Orchestra,
Philharmonia, Prelude Orchestra, Chamber
Orchestra, and the Percussion Ensemble.
For the big finale, Rach the night away with
Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 and a powerhouse
performance of two masterful Rachmaninoff compositions:
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and
Piano Concerto No. 2 — with expert Rachmaninoff
interpreter Ohlsson on the piano. Asheville
Symphony Music Director Darko Butorac will
join the orchestra on the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium’s
giant stage, complete with a 32-foot stage
‘Action’ continued from pg 28
IF
YOU
GO
CONTINUED
ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY opens Friday,
March 8 and runs through Sunday, March
31 at The Magnetic Theatre, located at 375
Depot Street in the River Arts District. Performances
are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm
and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $18 for General
Admission and $10 for students. For tickets and
information, visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.
extension that thrusts the Symphony into the
audience.
“Doing two Rachmaninoff pieces is almost
unheard of,” Whitehill says. “It’s absolute gluttony.
It’s an embarrassment of musical riches — and a
rare opportunity to see two of the most beloved,
virtuosic, difficult concertos in one evening.”
IF
YOU
GO
Asheville Symphony
Tickets are on sale now, with event prices
ranging from free to $93. www.ashevilleamadeus.org.
Monday-Friday, 10-4 pm (828) 254-
7046, 27 College Pl., Suite 100.
um about images in the state history museum’s
collection that didn’t make the “cut” for the Look
Again exhibition.
Having worked at the state history museum for
30 years, Blevins is very familiar with its photographic
collection and well prepared to discuss
its contents and examine why photographs are
not only pieces of history but some of our most
priceless possessions.
While the program is free, registration is
required, as the number of seats is limited. For
more information about the Look Again exhibit or
to register for the program, contact RoAnn Bishop
at the Mountain Gateway Museum at (828)
668-9259 or roann.bishop@ncdcr.gov.
IF
YOU
GO
Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage
Center
24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC 28762 Phone: 828- 668-9259 Fax: 828-668-0041 • www.mgmnc.
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