Calendar of Events

It’s the most anticipated evening of entrepreneurship in all of Asheville – the Hatch Pitch Party!

Beer Sponsor TBA!

This month’s Pitch Party is your LAST CHANCE to practice your pitch before Hatch This 2018, which is November 2-5th! This pitch party will be hosted by Stephanie Wickham Kissel of Supportedly and Ailis SG of Burban, who are the 2 lead organizers of Hatch This, so you couldn’t find a better place to get some last minute pitch practice in!
You can have a big idea or run a big business – you are welcome to pitch!

Co-hosted by Hatch AVL and Venture Asheville, the party takes place Thursday, October 25th, still at 6pm, still in the Anthroware lounge.

If you haven’t been to one of these yet, you should be kicking yourself! You are missing out! Here’s the description:

Open-Mic Night for Entrepreneurs
One of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop is their pitch. While there are several kinds of pitches, this event is an open event for anyone to give a 1-minute pitch. Just you, no slides. Let’s see you communicate your big idea! As an added benefit, pitchers will receive feedback from their peers.

As a super bonus, best pitch as voted on by the audience will win a guaranteed spot at an upcoming 1 Million Cups Asheville. Synergy, yo!

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to pitch, as opportunities to validate your ideas to an unbiased audience are rare!

https://www.facebook.com/events/287179055466991/

Summit Coffee Asheville is celebrating its ONE-YEAR anniversary on Thursday, October 25. Come celebrate with $2 beers, $5 glasses of wine, and dancing tunes

ALSO, we’re celebrating with a latte art throwdown — signups start at 6:00, first pour at 7:00. $5 cash to enter, winner takes ALL.

https://www.facebook.com/events/580467079041425/

Paint Night #2

The class is limited to 20 attendees and cost $20
Reserve your spot today!
Must be paid in advance by Cash, Check and/or Credit Cards
Please make checks payable to: SMHOG

Contact Sandra Mims (828) 273-1817 call/text or email:
[email protected]

All monies collected help purchase bikes for The Smoky Mountain Toy Run.

Come out and support a great cause and have some fun!

Location: Party Porch
Asheville Harley Davidson
20 Patton Cove Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

Lite refreshments and goodies will be available.
However, you are welcome to bring your own beverage.
#SMHOG3002

https://www.facebook.com/events/929854283868928/

Local historian and musician David Gilbert will be hosting a CD Release Party for the companion CD to his historical book, The Product of Our Souls. This CD, from the Grammy-nominated historical record label Archeophone Records, features the syncopated dance band sounds of James Reese Europe, the man behind the mostly-forgotten soundtrack to pre-World War I “Black Manhattan” during the craze in ragtime music and dance. Remastered for the first time, James Europe’s eight recordings for Victor Talking Machine Co. in 1913 and 1914 recall a time when African Americans were just making headway in American popular entertainment, a time before jazz and blues dominated the landscape and black and white New Yorkers alike danced the One-step and Foxtrot everywhere from lowdown saloons to Carnegie Hall. The CD also features remasters of 14 other James Europe compositions performed by the leading white dance bands of the era.

Come spend an evening with Dr. Gilbert as he gives historical context to these important recordings and also performs with a small ragtime band made up of leading Asheville musicians, Mike Savino (Tall Tall Trees), Matt Williams, and Jon Lauterer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/956455264545245/

Your monthly dose of vinyl is here!

DJ Stylus (aka Robin Tolleson) spins the best wax and sets the groove in motion.

Cheers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/347329409347680/

Learn more about Brother Wolf in Henderson County. Triskelion Brewing Company will donate 10%.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1923993971237607/

Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Dog Costume Contest Thursday, October 25th, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the brewery. Co-hosted with The Grateful Dog. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Well-behaved dogs on leash only. Baires Food Truck will be here also, 3:30-8 pm (Authentic Argentinian, Empanadas, steak sandwiches and more)

https://www.facebook.com/events/313733445878269/

Member tickets: $5 (with promotional code)
Non-Member tickets: $25 (please visit www.adclubwnc.org/join to become a member to get the discounted rate)

HGTV: The Ultimate (Brand) Renovation

By 2012, HGTV was showing signs of age, and we’re not just talking about its baby boomer viewers: The brand had become stale, predictable, and relied on brand and programming decisions made a decade earlier.
Bold programming and promotion plans were put in place, with the goal of rising from #17 to a top-10 network for adults in 5 years. This goal was not only met but surpassed in 3 years.
During that time; Fixer Upper, The Property Brothers, Flip or Flop, and House Hunters became part of the national pop culture landscape. Get to hear and see how the brand evolved while keeping its core viewers happy, and see how it went from “Design Star” into “#LoveChip&JoJo”.

Santos will show us how casting, music, voiceover, and above all, an emotional hook is needed to successfully rebrand a product.

Thursday, October 25th | 6:30-9:30pm | East West 278 Haywood Rd.

There is a 50 person limit for this event.
Parking in this area of West Asheville is limited. We suggest carpool, drop-off, or Uber.

We hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/241340869887300/

Season’s at Highland Lake welcomes you to an exclusive “Around the World” inspired – dinner by Executive Chef Nate Sargent. The evening begins with the Chef discussing the menu for the evening and Tom Leiner from Grapevine Distributors discussing the carefully selected wine pairings for the evening. Our Wine Dinner Menu will be complemented by wines from different well-known regions across the world. To view the full menu please visit: https://hliresort.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Around-the-World-Wine-Dinner.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/events/478853725958556/

Do you like Candles? Do you like wine?
Then join us for an evening of candle making, fun, and of course libations. Cost is $40.00 per person.
On our workshop you get to pour not one but 2 scented candles, one 18oz liquor bottle candle and one 10oz wine bottle candle; liquor bottles are cut at the top and you can choose any from the list below:
FIREBALL CINNAMON WHISKEY BULLEIT BOURBON
JIM BEAM BOURBON JACK DANIELS WHISKEY
CROWN ROYAL ABSOLUT VODKA
TITO’S VODKA SVEDKA VODKA
LUNA AZUL TEQUILA BLANCO BEEFEATER GIN

Your wine bottle will be a cut bottle with the label removed and you will add a label with your chosen scent and the date it was made.
We will have 10 amazing scents, or mix a fragrance unique to you and pour your very own organic soy wax candle. We will have a variety of scents as well as our Clean & fresh blend and our bolder scent Pipe Smoke.
Want to make more than two candles? Not a problem, additional containers can be purchased, and you can make up to 4 candles at our workshops, you can add an 18oz liquor bottle candle for $25.00 each or 10oz wine bottle candle for $15.00 each. At this point all of our candles and candles workshop don’t include adding colors to your candles, we believe in organic clean burning candles and adding colors to our candles just does not match our way of making them.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2529225093769121/

Meet Mars Hill University’s 22nd president, Tony Floyd, J.D. on Thursday, October 25 and enjoy dessert while connecting with other members of the MHU community. President Floyd will address the crowd to share his excitement for Mars Hill University’s future at the home of proud MHU alumni, Chris ’66 and Cheryl ’70 Pappas.

This is also a great opportunity to meet and reconnect with other alumni and friends of Mars Hill University in the Charlotte area. This event is free and RSVPs are required. Event address will be sent upon registration for the event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/328788567872725/

Thursday, October 25, 7pm

Curator’s Talk with Julie Levin Caro

Julie Levin Caro, co-curator of Between Form + Content will discuss the fruits of her multi-year research process into Jacob Lawrence and the impact of BMC and Josef Albers on Lawrence’s painting and teaching. FREE for BMCM+AC members + students w/ID / $8 non-members

https://www.facebook.com/events/508973969549732/

Old Sap is at least a bearded man with a banjo. At most, he’s an old rocking chair creaking on a summer porch, the voice of a pine tree while​ ​the surrounding Maples lose their rusty leaves. Fusing Folk, Celtic Traditional, Americana, Old Time Blues, and drawing influence from contemporary songwriters such as The Avett Brothers, Bon Iver, Feist, and Tom Waits, Old Sap’s songs tell stories of loss, of finding joy in adventure and uncertainty, of learning to bear life’s ugliness with grace, of bowing humbly to the mystery at the center of all things, singing praise to our shared existence on this planet.

Old Sap is at least a bearded man with a banjo. Like this: https://oldsap.bandcamp.com

https://www.oldsapmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/295087881309360/

Preparation for Childbirth is taught by a certified childbirth educator and prepares a new expectant mother with the facts about labor and delivery. This includes both information and techniques on how to handle the labor process such as relaxation, breathing and positioning methods. This class also touches on what to expect while actually at the hospital including the different types of delivery methods, medications, and more. This class is a four week series and will be held on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. on Jan. 11 – Feb. 1, March 29 – April 19, June 7 – June 28, Aug. 9 – Aug. 30, and Oct. 25 – Nov. 11. This series should be started by the seventh month of pregnancy. 

For more information or to register please visit MyHaywoodRegional.com/parentclasses or call 828-452-8440

Join Yoga teacher Jennifer Campbell-Overbeeke, massage therapist Tammy Thielemann and Marissa Hinchcliff, creator of New Life CBD company for a special edition of the Thursday night Restorative and Massage class- an evening of complete relaxation! We will begin with a brief introduction from Marissa on the benefits of CBD oil for stress reduction, inflammation, joint and nerve pain and more followed by a 75 minute restorative yoga class supported with Massage and CBD salve to soothe what ails, support peaceful rest and enhance the inherent healing process of the body.

Class passes and memberships apply. Please sign up ahead of time as space is limited to 15 participants only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/175890733320917/

? The Venardos Circus is coming to Asheville, NC!

Join us Oct 24th – Nov 11th, and experience the magic of the circus in our custom red-and-white circus tent at the Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.

This unique, family-oriented (animal free) traveling circus troupe has been touring the country for four years and was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning!

? Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features a cast of aerialists, acrobats, comedians, juggling, balancing, daredevilry and performers hailing from around the world. The Broadway-style singing and dancing add another level of intrigue to the performance.

An interactive pre-show party takes place one hour before show time with opportunities to meet the cast, snap selfies and play games so be sure to come and get your seats early!

The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. Attendees are encouraged to stay after the show to mingle with the performers and take group photos. There are no animals in the show, just lots of very talented humans.

Tickets are $5 more at the door, so save time and money and buy online in advance.

?TICKETS: www.VenardosCircus.com/asheville
? DATES: Oct 24th – Nov 11th
?Address: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806.

https://www.facebook.com/events/144093656538784/?event_time_id=144093689872114

You read that right this month we’re having a pizza party at our monthly jam! It’s been too long since we got together as a community and we couldn’t think of a better night to do it than during out jam!

Everyone’s invited. No experience required. Our monthly jam is the perfect way to get more stage time, improvise with new people, push yourself, try improv, meet our community, have fun – all the things!

It’s FREE to play, watch and eat!

https://www.facebook.com/events/347616302477266/

Join other Asheville area alumni to view the Appalachian State Mountaineers take on the Georgia Southern Eagles. The game will be shown on multiple screens. Bring your appetite for some great food and drinks.

https://www.facebook.com/events/259906328065590/

Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

The Dirty Badgers are back at Ben’s Tune up!
Thursday October 25th 8-10
The Dirty Badgers describe their music as high mountain rock n roll. From lonesome country blues to grunge-funk sax throwdowns, the Badgers mix of fuzzy guitar riffs, over-the-top saxophone, and growling 3-part vocals bring an energy reminiscent of the glory days of punk with the attitude of ramblin’ country outlaws.

You may find them under the bright lights of the big stage playing their original high mountain rock or in a dark, hazy bar paying tribute to country and blues legends. Regardless of what instruments they bring to the stage, the DBs aim to bring out the wild and free side of us all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/881973948676250/

Casey’s Trivia-Drome! *Movie Trivia Night*
at The Mothlight
October 25th
8pm
$2 entry

Cash Prizes!
Half Time Show!!
Free Popcorn!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/750798475312620/

FREE ROCK SHOW!
Hit Dogs
https://www.facebook.com/Officialhitdogs/
The Lords of Chicken Hill
https://www.facebook.com/TheLordsOfChickenHill/

https://www.facebook.com/events/691222817908331/

Thursday October 25 at The Odditorium

REALM
https://realmknox.bandcamp.com/
Blues laden doom from Knoxville brewing up Category 6 riff tornadoes

REZN
https://rezzzn.bandcamp.com/
REZN is the Chicago-based cosmic doom troupe responsible for building devastating mountains of fuzz amongst oceans of swelling tones, conjuring a potent blend of “psychedelic drift, grunge fuckall and neo-stoner fuzz consumption to welcome effect.” Their upcoming full length, ‘Calm Black Water’, is set for release on October 10th via Off The Record Label and embodies a deep-sea sonic journey towards the center of your mind.

Covenator
https://covenator.bandcamp.com/
Ashevillian occult doomlords birthed from the Earth’s core

APE VERMIN
https://apevermin.bandcamp.com/
Sludgy NC progressive doom

Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$6

https://www.facebook.com/events/2140814779541720/

W/ special guest Nicole Atkins

Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm

$25 + fees advanced
$30 + fees DOS

Limited seating on first come, first serve.
All ages show.

“Fittingly titled, ‘One Drop of Truth,’ the latest entry in The Wood Brothers evolution finds three musicians being true to themselves. At a point in their career where most artists would be looking to strategically position themselves for even greater commercial success, they instead turned to artistic expression in service of the muse. In chaotic times when honesty is in short supply and ulterior motives seem to always be at play, The Wood Brothers put faith in themselves and ultimately their audience bywriting and recording a collection of songs that is honest and pure. As they sing on the album’s title track: “Rather die hungry / than feasting on lies / Give me one drop of truth / I cannotdeny.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/2137862823161313/

Worthwhile Sounds Presents: Driftwood with special guest Hannah Kaminer

WHEN: 10/25/18
WHERE: 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
DOORS: 7pm
SHOW: 8pm
SEATS: Standing Room Only
TICKETS: $15 ADV / $18 DOS

When Driftwood released its first full-length album, Rally Day, recorded in their hometown of Binghamton, a unique sound transpired that reflected not only the working-class ethos of an upstate New York town, but a coalescing of identity, influence, and uninhibited musical spirit.

“It’s sometimes tough to keep any sort of focus on style or sound when you have three different songwriters,” guitarist Dan Forsyth conceded. Longtime friend and banjoist Joe Kollar offers, “I consider our sound to be more of an attitude and an approach – the result of all of our influences in a completely open musical forum where the only stipulation is to create it from the heart.” “Really Driftwood is a song based group,” fiddler Claire Byrne added incisively.

And even though they come from different directions, the three founding members – along with bassist Joey Arcuri – tend to end up at the same place.

That unity, as well as the joy derived from playing together, can be heard throughout City Lights. It takes them on a familiar road and serendipitous evolution, replete with folk, old-time, country, punk, and rock, depending on their personal moods and their songs’ needs.

Increased songwriting and close-quarter living on tour manifested strengthened relationships and new energy. “Keeping this kind of touring schedule, we thought of recording albums as a sort of secondary thing and considered ourselves a ‘live’ band. We learn so much on the road and this kind of work has always felt productive,” Forsyth explains.

And while in the past they used the stage to work out arrangements of new songs, for City Lights, they used the studio. “It wasn’t until this last album that we took some time off to learn more about being in the studio. We wanted to take our time and record on our own terms.”

As evidence of their growth and compatibility, both Forsyth and Byrne tag “Skin and Bone” as the head of the album. It’s a Kollar composition that he says “came from a reflection I had of myself and life on the road, in general. It touches on trying to keep perspective, forging ahead, and embracing the future.” Clearly, that’s a state of mind they can all relate to.

The heart of the album, though, is a toss up with Forsyth choosing the romance of “Too Afraid,” Byrne picking the nostalgia of “The Waves,” and Kollar tapping the excitement of the title track. That disparity may be because, in their decade together, the musicians have all undergone monumental life changes. They have come into their own… together. “Generally speaking, there’s a maturity to us now,” Kollar explains. “We have a bit of experience doing what we do and the music reflects that point of view. The song subjects, our playing/singing abilities, our recording abilities, and our relationships have all matured.”

That’s precisely what’s heard in the music. A sharpened band. Skilled songwriters. Down-right masterful instrumentalists. And the sum of their seasons together has only strengthened their fabric. It’s pretty clear in their current songwriting and recordings as well, as Driftwood is now laying the groundwork for an upcoming album set to be released in the Fall of 2018. If history is any indication, it will be another strong step forward for this talented group.

http://www.newfrontiertouring.com/artist/driftwood/

https://www.facebook.com/events/440140099830868/

Home Buying and Refinancing

https://www.facebook.com/events/318361448743019/

Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith of the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers join forces to perform an evening of string music. The music will be Italian themed and our chef will match the mood with several Italian dinner features .

Come with friends and enjoy a great dinner accompanied by beautiful music!

Main Stage Seated :: $12 Advance / $12 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/666461110383378/

Come have a beer and tell a story with us at the LaZoom Room for a totally unique and awesome experience- Tales & Ales hosted by Emily Wooton!

$5.00 suggested donation ♥️

https://www.facebook.com/events/535005896946530/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.