Calendar of Events

Welcome to the Yule Faerie Masquerade Ball by Phoenix Fire Coffee in collaboration with Asheville Fusion!

25% of proceeds are going to nonprofit Beloved for Hurricane Helene Relief.

Come join us for a magical night at Club Eleven On Grove! Get ready to dance the night away, mingle with mystical creatures, and show off your most enchanting masquerade mask. This in-person event promises to be a night full of wonder and delight. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in a truly fantastical way. Get your tickets now and let the faerie magic begin!

Let’s dance! (And drink if desired!) Our bodies release stress and trauma through movement, so let’s groove! Come dressed in what makes you feel most magical. Use the night to dance, decompress, hang out, snuggle, drink, snack, play games, do tarot. Anything you want! We’re bringing magic back into the holidays.

Every Friday we’ll be having a cozy movie night in the gallery featuring some amazing foreign films curated by our very own film-buff Carlos Steward!

The movie starts at 7PM sharp; B.Y.O. snacks/drinks!

French Broad River Academy (FBRA) invites you to a screening of the No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF), a curated selection of adventure-based short films that celebrate the power, strength, and determination of women in the great outdoors. The films highlight inspiring stories of female adventurers from around the world, and are tailored for student and family viewing. The event is open to the public.

The evening starts at 5:30 pm with a panel discussion by Asheville-area community outdoor adventure enthusiasts, followed by screening of the short films at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $15 per person, available for purchase in advance at https://www.fbra-avl.org/no-mans-land/ or at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit FBRA and the school’s outdoor programming for students.

ABOUT NMLFF: Founded in 2015 in response to the lack of women-representation in the broader outdoor media, the No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF) has grown to become the premier adventure film festival for women and gender non-conforming athletes, storytellers, and filmmakers. Learn more: https://nomanslandfilmfestival.org/

ABOUT FBRA: French Broad River Academy (FBRA) is an independent middle school (grades 6-8) in Asheville, NC, with dual riverfront programs for boys and girls. We integrate rigorous academics with outdoor adventure, service learning, and international travel to help our students become confident, compassionate leaders, ready to take on the world. Learn more about FBRA: fbra-avl.org

The Junior League of Asheville invites you to honor women leaders of Western North Carolina at a special International Women’s Day Celebration.
Sip, shop and socialize at the grand opening of the Kendra Scott store in Biltmore Park on Saturday, March 8th from 10-1.
Event will include a special Awards Ceremony along with opportunities to learn about and celebrate past and current women of WNC.

All are welcome, please bring a friend or 5! A percentage of all proceeds will go to Helene Recovery.

Contact:  Melanie Scot or Donna Lenss
Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Eden Falls: A New Television Series Set to Film in Western North Carolina

Eden Falls, an exciting new television series currently in the development phase, aims to highlight the breathtaking natural beauty, rich culture, and resilient spirit of Western North Carolina. Helmed by award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer Melanie Star Scot, the series is poised to be filmed entirely in the stunning landscapes of the region that Scot proudly calls home.  Scot, with 17 years in the film-making industry, has worked on 30 projects which include writing, producing, and directing 5 of her own acclaimed films.
Eden Falls has already garnered overwhelming enthusiasm from both Hollywood professionals and local community supporters. The project is backed by a highly experienced Executive Producer with 25 years of expertise in Global Distribution from one of the largest and most successful production studios in the world. This seasoned executive recognizes the exceptional quality of Scot’s scripts and her strategic vision for the series, marking it as a prime candidate for success.  Eden Falls was written in the vein of the hugely successful equestrian series HEARTLAND meets JUSTIFIED, with a little bit of STEEL MAGNOLIAS humor sprinkled in.  The series is designed to be family-friendly and centers around a small Western NC town that is forever changed when an opulent Golf Resort/Country Club opens in the area.  The series focuses on challenges that the small town faces as it attempts to hold on to its ideals and personality in a rapidly changing world.
As the project progresses, Scot and her team are dedicated to keeping the community informed and engaged. They invite local stakeholders, supporters, and fans to stay connected through their social media channels for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to get involved.
A VIP red carpet screening of the POC will be held on April 12, 2025.  This screening is an invite-only event for cast, crew, and potential investors. Individuals and investors interested in invitations for this opportunity may contact Melanie Star Scot or Donna Lenss for VIP tickets and screening information.

Public libraries are such a staple of American communities, but how did this system come to be? Celebrate (and investigate) the history of our public libraries! Join us for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ Free for All: The Public Library at the Black Mountain Public Library. This one-hour documentary explores the transformative power of public libraries in America—from their pioneering origins to their enduring role as sanctuaries in the face of modern challenges like closures and book bans.

A Q&A session follows with Buncombe County Public Library Director Jason Hyatt and members of the Trust Fund for Buncombe County Public Libraries. Together, they’ll explore the issues raised in the film and discuss their relevance to libraries in our local community.

This annual run/walk timed event raises funds to support Open Arms Pregnancy Center. Open Arms supports women facing unplanned pregnancies by providing free, confidential ultrasounds and maternity supplies. Mothers receive monthly diapers, clothing and other items once their babies are born up to the child’s 18th month.
The 5k and Fun Run will be held at Bill Moore Community Park, 85 Howard Gap Road in Fletcher, NC at 8:30AM.
Runners should register now (by May 9) at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Fletcher/Run4for5k for early bird pricing and to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Businesses/Individuals interested in being a race sponsor can contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at 828.676.4510.

🎉 Get Ready to Crawl, Celebrate, and Shine – The Official Pride Bar Crawl Awaits! 🎉

Gather your crew, rock your rainbow, and get ready for a day of colorful drinks, good vibes, and epic bar-hopping fun—let’s make this Pride Bar Crawl one to remember! _

The Pride Bar Crawl will take you through some of Asheville’s most inclusive bars, where you’ll meet new friends, spread love, and celebrate who you are in style. With vibrant music, laughter, and a whole lot of Pride, this is the ultimate way to embrace the spirit of the season and party with purpose.

Dress in vibrant attire and express your true self in a safe, welcoming space. This event is more than just a pub crawl; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you’re rocking a rainbow flag, glittering accessories, or something totally unique, this is your chance to drink, dance, and create moments you’ll never forget!

Don’t miss out on Asheville’s most colorful night of the year! Grab your tickets today and get ready for a night of celebration, joy, and making a difference in the community

The 17th Annual Music Video Asheville showcases creative collaborations between musicians and filmmakers. Bands from Asheville and beyond submit their full-length music videos for a chance to win cash, a 100-album record pressing by American Vinyl Co and Donaldson Record Pressing Co, a day in the studio at Citizen Vinyl and recognition.

The annual event usually receives around 100 submissions, and approximately 30 of the best entries will be selected as finalists for viewing at the red-carpet runway awards ceremony on September 10, 2025, at Wortham Center’s Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. The winners will be chosen by a judging panel of over 25 local and national judges. Attendees will have the chance to vote for People’s Choice.

“The film festival uses judging as an opportunity to share work with film and music industries in other parts of the country,” says MVA founder Jenny Greer Fares. “We’ve worked hard over the years to focus on the art form of putting visuals to music, storytelling, cinematography, etc… as opposed to hosting a popularity contest. We work as a team to get diverse judges from all over, who are experts in the music and film industries. The People’s Choice is a crowd favorite award and is the exception. Audience members text their favorite video selection at the event, and this usually is a locally loved act who deserves recognition, like Andrew Scotchie’s video “Love is Enough” in 2024.”

“This event was invented by musicians, and the filmmakers are the ones submitting the films and helping bring the artistic visions to life,” says Fares. “Filmmaking is very collaborative and so is music making. We want to celebrate those collaborations and Asheville’s culture.”

Presented by Fred Andersen Subaru, Produced by Sound Mind Design and I AM AVL

MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer, there’s something here to spark your spirit.
Each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure! ALL attendees will be entered in a FREE drawing to win amazing door prizes!
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure🔥
All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.

Dig into Bullington Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale! Grab trees, shrubs, perennials, natives, and seasonal plants to spruce up your yard. Don’t let your garden be the only one on the block still growing last year’s weeds—join us this fall September 12-13, 9am-4pm.

MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer, there’s something here to spark your spirit.
Each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure! ALL attendees will be entered in a FREE drawing to win amazing door prizes!
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure🔥
All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.

After being cancelled last year due to Helene, our annual fundraiser Walk For Your Neighbor is BACK! Please join us on Sunday, October 26 at First Baptist Church of Swannanoa for a walk and block party! There will be music, as well as food and drink! The walk will start at 2pm, with the block party continuing until 5pm.

To register for Walk for Your Neighbor, just scan the QR code on this flyer, or follow the link below. Registration is by donation only, but we are encouraging a $20 minimum donation for those who are able. You can also ask family and friends to sponsor your walk using the donation link you receive when you register. To be cost and environmentally conscious, we will be using last year’s t-shirts.

Our valley is still recovering and needs remain high. The more we raise through this walk, the more we can tangibly share the love of Christ with neighbors in need through food, clothing, baby supplies, healthcare, home repairs, and so much more! We hope you’ll give generously, lace up those sneakers, and come walk with us!

Signup begins 6pm / Perform 6:30-8:30.
Everyone is welcome! Any genre…song, music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, short films, demos, etc. Supportive listening room in an art gallery setting. Each performer gets up to 12 minutes each. All performances will be livecast.

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!
“My American Uncle” (1980, 2h 5m, France, by Alain Resnais)
In this unconventional French film, renowned writer/philosopher Henri Laborit (portraying himself) presents three stories that illustrate the complexities of human behavior. René (Gérard Depardieu) is a man from humble farming roots who becomes manager at a textile factory and must contend with the pressures of the job. Meanwhile, Janine (Nicole Garcia), an actress turned stylist, is involved in an affair with Jean (Roger Pierre), a politician and aspiring writer who faces difficulties at home.
Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Everyone is welcome! Any genre…song, music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, short films, demos, etc. Supportive listening room in an art gallery setting. Each performer gets up to 12 minutes each. All performances will be livecast.

Join Us for Our 11th Annual Fundraiser – Friday Nov. 14th!

At the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) stars reflect an important message, especially after a year of community resilience post-Helene. While we might exist in different orbits, we all play an integral part of connecting for a bigger picture.

Under the Stars is our evening of celebrating the way we connect to serve our STEAM community, reflecting on our past year, and helping shape our mission for the year ahead.

Silent & Live Auction | Local Beer & Wine | Out of This World Food | Special Music Guest

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!

“Ciao Professore!” (1992, 1h 40m, Italy, by Lina Wertmüller)
An error puts a strict teacher (Paolo Villaggio) from northern Italy with street-smart third graders to the south.
Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Signup begins 6pm / Perform 6:30-8:30.
Everyone is welcome! Any genre…song, music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling, comedy, short films, demos, etc. Supportive listening room in an art gallery setting. Each performer gets up to 12 minutes each. All performances will be livecast.

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!

“The Cremator” (1969, Horror/Comedy, 1h 42m, Czechoslovakia, by Juraj Herz)
In Prague, Kopfrkingl (Rudolf Hrusínský) enjoys his work at the crematorium perhaps a bit too much, having gained a perverse idea of reincarnation from his haphazard studies of Tibet. After World War II breaks out, there is a sudden need to be as Aryan as possible, and Kopfrkingl’s old friend Reinke (Ilja Prachar) points out that Kopfrkingl has some German heritage. But his wife is Jewish, whichForeign film
makes his children Jewish, which makes the now-Nazi Kopfrkingl’s blood boil.
Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Classic movies from around the world every Friday!
“Where the Green Ants Dream” (1984, 1h 40m, West Germany/Australia, by Werner Herzog)
A surveying team led by Australian geologist Lance Hackett (Bruce Spence) is setting off subterranean explosions deep in the outback, searching for possible uranium mining sites. Hackett’s work is interrupted by Aboriginals Miliritbi (Wandjuk Marika) and Dayipu (Roy Marika), who claim that green ants dream underneath this land, and, if the insects’ slumbers are interrupted, the world will come to an end. The dispute between the two sides becomes both a court case and a philosophical debate.
Donation-based admission. Light refreshments available.

Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and creativity! Meet local actors, directors, and producers, share stories, and discover you next great project.

Free Headshots — 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Silent Auction featuring selected local artworks
Screening of 3 International Award-winning 48HFP Shorts — 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Special DJ Set & Appearance by “Mirror Man” — 8:00 to 9:00 pm
Suggested Contribution: $10

This 2024 documentary tells the story of the 1964 Venice Biennale. A cast of influential figures—Alice Denney, Washington insider; Alan Solomon, ambitious curator; and Leo Castelli, a powerful New York art dealer—embark on a daring plan to make American artist Robert Rauschenberg the winner of the Grand Prize. Their deft maneuvers leave the international press crying foul and Rauschenberg questioning the politics of nationalism that sent him to Venice in the first place.

Join us for this free screening, presented in partnership with the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in conjunction with BMCM+AC’s current exhibition, Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College.

Stuff your stockings with some COMEDIC ANARCHY this Holiday Season!
Adult comedy night, featuring an action-packed cast of comics from both Carolinas!
Doors open at 6:30. Suggested donation $10 at door. Light food and refreshments available. And bring a toy to be donated!
Produced by Brendan C. Ahern of “Rainy Night Theatre”.
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