Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Monday, July 24, 2023
Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 24 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 24 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 25 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 25 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 25 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 26 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 26 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 26 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 27 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 27 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 27 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Friday, July 28, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 28 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 28 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 28 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 29 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Grassroots Subgrant Application Now Open
Jul 29 all-day
online
Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. The program distributes funds for the arts in all 100 counties of the state primarily through partnerships with local arts councils. Grassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or operate an arts organization.
Deadline: Saturday, July 29, 2023
Subgrant winners will be notified by mid-September, 2023.
Preservations Grants
Jul 29 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
XP League Asheville – Open House, free trial coaching sessions
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
XP League Asheville - youth team esports

We are excited to share that XP League Asheville will have Open House activities on 7/29 from 10-2pm where you can book a free coaching session. All early registrations will receive a Founding Member discount – for life!
Team games we play include Fortnite, Minecraft (bed-wars), Rocket League, Valorant, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, and League of Legends.
The founders of this NC based franchise created a league where kids ages 7-17 could join a team and enjoy high-level league play against other youth teams across the country, all while enjoying a safe environment, PCA certified coach-led sessions, and receive training on how to play with a positive mindset.
Please scroll to the calendar on this website to book the free coaching session that you want to attend:
https://asheville.xpl.gg/home

Sunday, July 30, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 30 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Preservations Grants
Jul 30 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Monday, July 31, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Jul 31 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Preservations Grants
Jul 31 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Arts for Schools Grant
Aug 1 all-day
online

Budget cuts, increased testing requirements, and narrowing of curricula have significantly impacted school districts’ ability to provide inclusive, high-quality visual and performing arts experiences. And, while some families are able to subsidize children’s exposure to performing, visual, and fine arts experiences, students living in poverty face numerous systemic barriers which make such access nearly, if not entirely, impossible.

The Arts for Schools grant helps nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists in Buncombe County provide arts focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips for students attending K-12 public schools in Buncombe County. Priority is given to proposals benefiting economically disadvantaged schools and/or underserved communities, ensuring that students from all demographics receive the benefits of these programs. Multicultural programs will also receive priority. Grants range from $500-$1,000.

Sponsored by

Interested in supporting these amazing programs? Click here to learn more.

Preservations Grants
Aug 1 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Preservations Grants
Aug 2 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Preservations Grants
Aug 3 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Friday, August 4, 2023
Preservations Grants
Aug 4 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
‘A Cautious, Non-Technical, Introduction to AI
Aug 4 @ 11:00 am
A-B Tech Enka Campus

Online or in-print, you can’t avoid all the hype around the new AIs like ChatGPT. They are going to take over the world! But first they are going to replace lawyers, doctors, accountants, marketing departments, script writers… and on…

 

Or maybe… they are yet another tool that will help – in powerful ways – but not replace any of those groups or replace you. In fact, they are already helping in many fields and have been before all the press coverage started. But they are also getting people into trouble. And they can get you into trouble, or hurt your business results, if you don’t understand their limits and uses.

 

In this class you will learn how Large Language Models (like ChatGPT) work (and how they don’t). You will learn how they can get people into trouble so you will have a better chance to avoid that. And you will learn a few, basic, ways they can be used, after all, to help you with your small business.

 

If you can, please bring a laptop or tablet so you can setup a free ChatGPT account (if you don’t have one) and can tailor some of the class examples to your own business interests. However, a computer is not required to benefit from the class – we will be running examples and results on the projector screen as well.

 

This is not a technical class. We will not get into APIs and will only talk about the model parameters as part of showing, in a non-technical way, how the models work. We will also not debate whether they will replace all those professional groups “in a few years” because a) they won’t because they can’t by their very nature and b) we’re going to spend the class time talking about how small business owners can safely and productively use the tools today.

 

Instructor: Michael Truffa

Michael Truffa has been involved in a range of technology roles starting in the 1970s continuing on to today – doing application scripting, web & back-end programming, data science, error analytics, team management, and more. He also has a wide range of non-computer experience including roles in direct & b2b sales, as a mechanical & electrical technician in the oilfield, retail, and more that help inform his pragmatic view of how computers can, and sometimes can’t, help people do real-world jobs.

Saturday, August 5, 2023
Preservations Grants
Aug 5 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Preservations Grants
Aug 6 all-day
online
Apply for a Grant Today!
We are currently accepting preservation grant applications! Grants from $500 – $5000 will be offered to the public in three categories:
1. Bricks-And-Mortar
Rehabilitation, restoration and repair of structures that are 50 years of age or older
2. Public Education
Development of educational materials and programs that advance knowledge of our shared history
 
3. Planning, Survey and Designation
Planning and design for building rehabilitation and restoration projects, historic resources surveys and local or national designations
(Deadline is Friday August 11th)