Calendar of Events
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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Beginner Wheel Throwing with Cayce Kolstad
Tuesdays 3-5:30pm
August 28- October 2
With an emphasis on ceramic tableware, this class is a perfect introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. We will explore the fundamental forms of functional pottery and work towards altering them to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. We will also cover the basics of glazing in order to create food safe pots you can use at home.
Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $235 + $35 Lab Fee
Join us for a special afternoon performance by Ryan Guerra and Bill Ennis!
Featuring songs from The Beatles, Eagles, Gram Parsons, Darrell Scott, and more.
About Ryan:
Guerra keeps a regular performing schedule throughout the East Coast, opening for a variety of Grammy-nominated singers and bands. The East Coast eventually led him to Flat Rock Playhouse where Guerra developed “Music on the Rock” series, featuring tributes to music greats such as Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tonight Ryan performs with friend and fellow musician Bill Ennis.
https://www.facebook.com/events/263083241190971/
We’re excited to welcome the Chicken Cop Willaye trio back to Whistle Hop! Come on out for some foot stompin’ and bottle knockin’!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1669221056519798/
As some of you know an some dont Cody Farmer was have an regular day at the lake when a accident happened an left him with a broken neck so we are coming together to help a friend in need we are doing a cookout car show on 9/1/18 at newfound tire off newfound rd we will be eating around 530 or so an instead of charging for food an drinks just give a donation of anything you can we have a few games cornhole horse shoe etc.. all the donations an money raised will go to cody to help with medical bills an living expenses due to him being out of work for close to a year so tell all your friends an mark your calendars come out an help a friend that is always willing to help others thanks… Any local business that would like to donate services will be raffled away also an I will keep everyone updated on raffle items car show is for anything car truck bike whatever you have bring it out an show it..
https://www.facebook.com/events/657056908005358/
Join Nathan Evans Fox for a night of fresh folk songwriting with a healthy smattering of fiddle, mandolin, and guitar.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2126943714193858/
The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994.
Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1897. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won three league championships, first in 1984 and most recently in 2014. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.
The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field. The park opened in 1924, renovated in 1959, and renovated again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is notable for the scoreboard which reads “Visitors” in the guest slot and “Tourists” in the home slot
Join Gypsy&Me on Saturday, September 1st from 6-8pm at Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina in Brevard, North Carolina!
Gypsy & Me is the Carolina-based duo, Mike Moore and Kyzandrha Zarate. They’ve headlined shows in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia & Florida. Together, they bring us original Americana | Folk | Country | Acoustic sounds. They pride themselves in being perfectly imperfect and singing of life, love and their experiences while traveling the world. Tonight, they bring us tracks from their debut album, “Road Sweet Home” as well as music from their JUST RELEASED, sophomore album, “Delivered.” Don’t miss your opportunity to pick up a signed copy this evening!
Come enjoy a night with great food, drinks, and original music performed by this creative, storytelling duo.
https://www.facebook.com/events/676417006040687/
Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver
Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4
You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee
Mama Danger is a folk/newgrass band from Asheville, NC, that draws upon the styles of traditional bluegrass and folk as well as modern musical innovations. They seek to push the boundary of acoustic music while remaining familiar and accessible.
https://www.facebook.com/events/456054021464983/
“One of the most promising rootsy women artists in the Americana scene.” –No Depression
Underhill Rose will be performing in the historic theatre at the Asheville Masonic Temple on Sept. 1, 2018.
Doors: 6:00 pm (Box Office)
Bar: 6:30 pm
Show: 7:30pm
Opening Artist: Hannah Kaminer
Presale Tickets: $10 plus Eventbrite processing fee and tax.
Door Tickets: $15 plus tax
Underhill Rose Biography:
Harmonies. Soul-touching lyrics. Eye-catching stage presence. Underhill Rose has become synonymous with beautiful music, charming personalities, and rippling success. In the last four years, the duo from Asheville, North Carolina has independently released two albums in the top of the Americana Music Association Airplay Chart and Roots Music Report Chart, all the while garnering critical acclaim from around the globe.
Get to know the joyful soaring voice of Molly Rose and her acoustic guitar and the distinctive styling of Eleanor Underhill’s open-back banjo and salty-blues vocals. Their close harmonies and charisma make most think they are sisters, and with their song-centered original compositions, Underhill Rose creates music that is real and inspired. See them on PBS Television, hear them on nationally-syndicated radio and at live performances, and you will know how Underhill Rose has carved out a distinctive place in the Americana-folk scene.
For their most recent release, the authentic, live sound was captured in their home state over two starry nights. Featuring original songs from their three studio albums, Underhill Rose’s Live covers the depth and joy of nearly a decade of musical partnership. The stripped-down sound highlights the soulful harmonies that originally brought Eleanor and Molly together to play music. By removing the bells and whistles of past recordings, Underhill Rose reveals the fundamental elements of their sound: a powerful partnership in full bloom.
The successful completion of two crowd-funding campaigns raised over $50,000 and freed the group to independently release two noteworthy and charting albums. Their sophomore release, Something Real, peaked at number 18 on the AMA Chart, was named an AMA Top 100 Album of the Year, and claimed a spot in the top 25 of the EuroAmericana Chart, Freeform Americana Radio, and The Alternate Root “Roots 66” charts. In 2015, the band’s tertiary album, The Great Tomorrow, released to wide acclaim, reached the Top 30 of the AMA Airplay Chart once again, and took hold at number 1 on The Roots Music Report’s Progressive Bluegrass Album Chart for over nine weeks. R2 Magazine notes, “The Great Tomorrow is simply top-class country music, seasoned beautifully and seamlessly with earworm hooks and bluesy edges, all delivered with instrumental panache and supremely confident singing.”
Molly Rose and Eleanor Underhill’s friendship is the result of a chance meeting at a makeshift performance of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” between classes at Warren Wilson College. Their affinity for the music they make has kept them together for more than 10 years. Underhill Rose formed in 2009 and has since blossomed into an internationally-recognized band known for blending aspects of Americana, R&B, country, and bluegrass into an authentic sound that is all their own—“Heartfelt Country Soul.” Armed with a fresh sound and an extraordinary ability to blend a multitude of musical genres, Underhill Rose will touch your heart.
Opening Artist:
Hannah Kaminer Bio:
Kaminer is a folk/Americana artist based in Asheville, NC. Raised in small towns in western North Carolina, her songwriting ranges from echoes of Appalachian and bluegrass traditions, to classic country and even rock. Her cloudless voice and silvery
melodies are a haunting pairing with gutsy, gut-wrenching lyrics about loss, love, and home.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1760067670743649/
Join us September 1st when we white out Whitmire!
The first 5,000 fans at the game will receive free white out t-shirts and the game will be followed by a fireworks display sponsored by Ingles.
https://www.facebook.com/events/207678876766128/
Come cheer on the Tourists!
Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris
Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2
These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
Asheville countrygrass trio Redleg Husky makes its Rendezvous debut with a night of good times and hot pickin’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r0f9QSKvyU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjxSd9rJPJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AESHTplNag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffwp9rUsOhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC4toq_8B1M
www.redleghusky.com
Free show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2661906587368636/
http://www.lakejunaluska.com/specials_packages/family_vacations/sm_folk_festival/
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center – George Stuart Auditorium – Open to the Public! Please Visit Website for Ticket Prices
https://www.facebook.com/events/542806026093821/
Join AVS in welcoming modern legend Leilani Münter to Asheville!
She will give her talk entitled “Never Underestimate a Vegan Hippie Chick with a Race Car.”
Leilani Münter is a biology graduate turned race car driver and environmental activist. She believes it is essential for humans to adapt and evolve the way we are living to a sustainable way that does not destroy the world around us. Leilani is an advocate for renewable energy, solar power, electric cars, plant-based diet, and animal rights. She sits on the board of three non-profits: Oceanic Preservation Society, Empowered by Light, and EarthxFilm. Leilani is also an ambassador for Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project and a patron of Population Matters. Leilani was featured in the 2015 documentary film Racing Extinction. Leilani wants our future to be a cleaner and kinder world.
Leilani’s talk will kick off the VegFest Pre-Party.
Be sure to visit her tent at VegFest on Sunday – she will be there selling her t-shirts (made with solar power)!
FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE for purchase from Vegan Roaming pop-up, starting at 6:00. So arrive early, get your food and a drink, and find a seat.
Beverages, both alcoholic and non, will be available for purchase from the bar.
https://www.facebook.com/events/270180533809046/
“EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS”
Christopher Tavernier, is our featured artist and is thrilled to combine his passion for the classical foundations and techniques with today’s musical themes from today’s Hollywood’s Greatest Musical Mega-Hits.
With Christopher’s dedication to classical music this is a testament how today’s youth can bridge the classical style with today’s current popular music.
Performance Piano: New Mason & Hamlin CC-94 Concert Grand by Freeburg Pianos.
For more information, visit http://www.worldmasterworkseries.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1044417622398467/
a Spend a Saturday night with fresh voice of North Carolina folk music, Nathan Evans Fox. Nathan balances wit, grittiness, and storytelling in an honest approach to songcraft. The night promises a contemporary folk voice matched with the acoustic sounds of fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and banjo.
https://www.facebook.com/events/222974351759837/
Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018
Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience
Come and Join us Weekly from Memorial Day to Labor Day for our DJ Dance Party from 7 PM- 10 PM!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2015918702008620/?event_time_id=2015918745341949
Join us for free music in the Hillman Beer taproom EVERY Saturday night! This week featuring Ryan Rnb Barber Band (BoogiTherapi)!
www.ryanrnbbarber.com
www.facebook.com/boogitherapiavl
Watch a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1CJikku0ww
For the full events calendar, visit www.hillmanbeer.com/events
https://www.facebook.com/events/235136990502932/
MUSIC to lift the downtrodden spirit! MUSIC to set the sullen foot to tapping!
(And BEER if none of that gets the job done.)
Y’all come!
www.toddhoke.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1810337585670204/
“One of the most promising rootsy women artists in the Americana scene.” –No Depression
Underhill Rose will be performing in the historic theatre at the Asheville Masonic Temple on Sept. 1, 2018.
Doors: 7:00pm
Opening Artist TBD
Presale Tickets: $10 plus applicable Eventbrite processing fee and 7% Bunc. Co. Tax.
Door Tickets: $15 plus tax
Underhill Rose Biography:
Harmonies. Soul-touching lyrics. Eye-catching stage presence. Underhill Rose has become synonymous with beautiful music, charming personalities, and rippling success. In the last four years, the duo from Asheville, North Carolina has independently released two albums in the top of the Americana Music Association Airplay Chart and Roots Music Report Chart, all the while garnering critical acclaim from around the globe.
Get to know the joyful soaring voice of Molly Rose and her acoustic guitar and the distinctive styling of Eleanor Underhill’s open-back banjo and salty-blues vocals. Their close harmonies and charisma make most think they are sisters, and with their song-centered original compositions, Underhill Rose creates music that is real and inspired. See them on PBS Television, hear them on nationally-syndicated radio and at live performances, and you will know how Underhill Rose has carved out a distinctive place in the Americana-folk scene.
For their most recent release, the authentic, live sound was captured in their home state over two starry nights. Featuring original songs from their three studio albums, Underhill Rose’s Live covers the depth and joy of nearly a decade of musical partnership. The stripped-down sound highlights the soulful harmonies that originally brought Eleanor and Molly together to play music. By removing the bells and whistles of past recordings, Underhill Rose reveals the fundamental elements of their sound: a powerful partnership in full bloom.
The successful completion of two crowd-funding campaigns raised over $50,000 and freed the group to independently release two noteworthy and charting albums. Their sophomore release, Something Real, peaked at number 18 on the AMA Chart, was named an AMA Top 100 Album of the Year, and claimed a spot in the top 25 of the EuroAmericana Chart, Freeform Americana Radio, and The Alternate Root “Roots 66” charts. In 2015, the band’s tertiary album, The Great Tomorrow, released to wide acclaim, reached the Top 30 of the AMA Airplay Chart once again, and took hold at number 1 on The Roots Music Report’s Progressive Bluegrass Album Chart for over nine weeks. R2 Magazine notes, “The Great Tomorrow is simply top-class country music, seasoned beautifully and seamlessly with earworm hooks and bluesy edges, all delivered with instrumental panache and supremely confident singing.”
Molly Rose and Eleanor Underhill’s friendship is the result of a chance meeting at a makeshift performance of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” between classes at Warren Wilson College. Their affinity for the music they make has kept them together for more than 10 years. Underhill Rose formed in 2009 and has since blossomed into an internationally-recognized band known for blending aspects of Americana, R&B, country, and bluegrass into an authentic sound that is all their own—“Heartfelt Country Soul.” Armed with a fresh sound and an extraordinary ability to blend a multitude of musical genres, Underhill Rose will touch your heart.
One band. Ten albums. Sixteen Number One hits. Over 23 million records and 10 million tickets sold. With statistics like that, the numbers pile up so high it’s easy to get lost on top of the heap and forget why you wanted to be there in the first place. But not Rascal Flatts. Time and success have only put them closer to their core on Back to Us, their tenth LP that’s both a return to form and a proclamation of everything that this trio has come to represent over nearly two decades. And that’s expert musicianship, razor-sharp vocals and songs that have shaped lives, loves and the genre of country music itself. They’ve won over 40 awards, graced stages around the world and put time into charity organizations that have touched so many lives.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Total Rewards® Presale : Tue, 26 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 27 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Facebook Presale : Wed, 27 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Official Platinum : Tue, 26 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Fan Club Presale : Tue, 26 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Packages Presale : Tue, 26 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
Fan Club Bundle Onsale : Tue, 26 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
VIP Package Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Jun 2018 at 10:00 AM
https://www.facebook.com/events/661199827557587/
The Four Freshmen are America’s most enduring vocal group. From the moment they step on stage, The Four Freshmen will get your heart pounding and your feet moving with pure energy and great songs from the past and present. While The Four Freshmen happily pay tribute to the history and evolution of the Freshmen sound, they are unafraid to break new ground through songs that strike a chord with listeners of any generation. Whether it be a reimagining of such classic standards as “Come Fly With Me” and “Stompin’ At the Savoy,” or the introduction of heart-wrenching originals like “A Little While,” the audience will be taken on a musical journey via the greatest songwriters ever to set pen to paper.
The Groundling
By Marc Palmieri; Directed by Betsy Puckett
August 17-September 2, 2018
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm
NC Premiere! After stumbling upon an outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in Manhattan, Long Island landscaper Bob Malone returns home inspired to write a play about his troubled marriage. He hires two reluctant New York theatre professionals to spend a week at his home and stage the play in his garage, with a cast of colorful locals. A modern romantic comedy with a moving and unexpected ending.
John Trufant and Friends Live at 185 King Street…. Lineup coming soon!
John Trufant – Music
Brevard Lumber Arts District
https://www.facebook.com/events/297079904429617/
Strange Avenues lead vocalist, Raphael, and bassist Tim Green, join Ian Duvall of Asheville’s Sang Sarah. Take the stage Saturday night to celebrate the official beer release of Triskelion Brewing’s Strange Island North Eastern IPA, themed after regional alternative rock ensemble Strange Avenues!
New Wave. Alternative. Rock N Roll.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1842058735876436/
Named one of Comedy Central’s top 100 Comics of all time. Emo comes for one night only to the Artisan to delivery the laughs, and do a special Meet N Greet after the show.
Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, and by “Weird Al” Yankovic as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo Philips has performed over 6000 times throughout the English-speaking world, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theater in London’s West End. Since starting out in Chicago in 1976 at the age of twenty, Emo has had award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials (including an hour-long one on HBO), and many appearances on network television, both in America and in the UK. He has appeared in films (most notably, as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF) and has lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows (such as Slacker Cats, Doctor Katz, Adventure Time, and Home Movies), but his first love, stand-up, remains his true one.
Special engagement: No free passes for this show. Artisan members and guests only. Tickets $18.50 for this one night only event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/155881348397374/
Al Petteway is a Grammy Winning acoustic guitarist who plays a compelling mix of original music with strong Celtic, Blues, Americana and Jazz influences. His virtuosic guitar skills have placed him in Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s list of the top fifty acoustic guitarists of all time. A show not to be missed.
Main Stage Seated :: $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show
Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/2127260650881647/