Asian-inspired garden: Balancing perfection, symbolism and discipline are key

A graceful waterfall splashes into a cool pond stocked with silver and orange koi. Stone lanterns light a winding path to a charming teahouse through a fantasy forest of trees trimmed to resemble puffy clouds, mimicking their bonsai brethren.

Capsule Reviews: 15 Reviews of New Indie Releases

This weekly column is intended to provide reviews of nearly every new indie release. This week's capsules are written by Indiewire's Chief Film Critic, Eric Kohn along with other contributors as noted. REVIEWS THIS WEEK: "Bonsai" "The Cup" "Girl in Progress" "God Bless America" "Nobody Else But You" "Hick" "I Wish" "Otter 501" "Portrait of Wally" "The Road" "Tonight You're Mine" "Under African ...

Asheville area Home & Garden calendar for the coming week

A class on May 12 at Haiku Bamboo Nursery in Hendersonville will teach how to make a bamboo canopy. The nursery also offers a walking tour of its bamboo forest Sunday. Visit www.haikubamboonursery.com.