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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Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and Social Activist, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. Bolton remains committed to humanitarian causes, especially through the Michael Bolton Charities, now in its 25th year. In recognition of his artistic achievements, Michael won 2 Grammys for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance (nominated four times), 6 American Music Awards, 3 Emmy nominations and a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. As a songwriter, he has earned over 24 BMI & ASCAP Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, 9 Million-Air awards, and the Hitmakers Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. With 9 #1 singles, Michael has seen 9 studio albums rank in the Top Ten, including his 28th CD, Songs of Cinema, a tribute to beloved songs from the world’s most iconic films. Bolton has written with some of the greatest and most diverse talent of our time, including Bob Dylan, Paul Stanley, Lady Gaga, Diane Warren, and David Foster. Bolton’s songs have been recorded by the likes of KISS, Kanye West, Jay Z, Barbra Streisand, Cher, and Marc Anthony. Continuing to tour the world each year, Michael has performed with legacies such as Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras, Renee Fleming and BB King. Michael became a viral sensation in The Lonely Island’s Emmy nominated video, “Captain Jack Sparrow” that launched on Saturday Night Live and has racked up over 170 million views on YouTube. Bolton’s comedic appearances span several episodes of CBS’s hit series Two and a half Men, the hit Fox network show Glee, ABC’s hit comedy Fresh off the Boat, HBO’s hit series Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and has ongoing campaigns with American Greetings. He executive produced and starred in the Netflix show Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special which has been one of the network’s most popular comedies to date. Michael currently stars in Bolt of Talent, a brand new music travel competition series produced with Fox Networks Group/StarWorld in Asia. Michael’s songs and performances have been featured in numerous television and film soundtracks, including the Oscar-nominated theme song “Go the Distance” from Walt Disney’s blockbuster animated film Hercules and the recent Russell Crowe film Fathers & Daughters. He also executive produced the documentary Terror at Home addressing Domestic Violence in America, and was Emmy-nominated for writing the title song “Tears of The Angels”. Michael is completing a feature-length documentary, American Dream: Detroit about the 21st Century Renaissance of Detroit.
Priority Seating includes: seating in the first two rows of the theatre, a concessions pack and a Michael Bolton CD. Priority seating availability is limited.
Tickets: $65, $70, $75 Priority Seating $85
Come on down to Bonfire BBQ for a fun filled, action packed, official Arm Wrestling Tournament!!!
There will be both Mens & Womens Divisions
$25 Entry Fee
Championship Belts and Prizes Awarded
Contact Bobby Searcy to enter 828-275-4474
You don’t want to miss this!
https://www.facebook.com/events/220498651953831/
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Couples,Entertainment
Contact: (800) 438-5800
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/elaines-dueling-piano-bar
Join the non-stop, rock n’ roll, sing-along party show at Elaine’s! Doors open at 8:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm.
KARAOKE
KARATE
DANCING
JAPANESE FOOD
JAPANESE BEERS
SAKE BOMBS
IZAKAYA
//iz·a·ka·ya//: a type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic drinks.
MG ROAD is excited to welcome CHEF KHAN KOGURE of CHARINKO Japanese Pop Up // serving up Katsu, Yakitori, and more.
KARAOKE with DJ Bridal Parti Burcardi from 9-late
Find out more:
https://tellicoband.com/izakaya-pop-up
https://www.facebook.com/events/548333512252214/
Ben’s Summer music continues with the Dirty Badgers!! Thursday August 8th! 8-10 Free show on our summer courtyard stage!!
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/202582553702718/
The SteelDrivers – Two Nights
plus Kelsey Waldon
Show : 8pm
Doors : 7pm
$26 – $30
Ages 18+
Partially seated shows
Tickets & Info
Night One – 8/23 www.theorangepeel.net/event/the-steeldrivers-2/
Night Two – 8/24 www.theorangepeel.net/event/the-steeldrivers-3/
Though The Muscle Shoals Recordings may sound like something historic, as in “from the vault,” it is fully from this moment. This is the fourth SteelDrivers studio album, made up of all-new material, mostly original, and recorded in Muscle Shoals at the legendary NuttHouse Recording Studio. Much of the inspiration came from Muscle Shoals, an area of exultation and experimentation, and home to the SteelDrivers’ lead vocalist, writer, and lead singer Gary Nichols, with the band joined by Nichols’ lifelong friend Jason Isbell on two songs. The group continues its rich musical progression, conjuring music drenched in soul, blues, bluegrass, R&B, country, and rock ‘n’ roll. Can a new album be a classic album? If the “blend of soul and slink, blues and country, mountain coal and red dirt,” as Peter Cooper characterized their sound, is timeless, the SteelDrivers have delivered another new classic. Fiddle-player, songwriter, and singer Tammy Rogers aptly describes the “realness, rawness, and edge” in the band’s sound. With Nichols having written nearly half of the new songs and Rogers most of the balance, this is the SteelDrivers’ most fully realized album to date, and another spectacular step forward.
www.thesteeldrivers.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1776464865996700/?event_time_id=1776464869330033
A free 90’s dance party
https://www.facebook.com/events/1860100354036785/
WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Rd, 28806
WHEN: Thursday August 23, 2018
DOORS: 8pm | SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: a Tribute to Robert Hunter, lyricist for The Grateful Dead
AGES: all ages
SEATS: standing/seated
TICKETS: $5 at the door
WEB LISTING: http://www.ambrosewest.com/hunter
A Tribute To Robert Hunter:
Bill C. Evans and James Stymie Collins, founding members of Phuncle Sam, pay tribute to Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter with a focus on his solo material.
Truly one of America’s most iconic wordsmiths, Robert Hunter is even more prolific than many realize, having penned lyrics for the likes of Bob Dylan, Bruce Hornsby Los Lobos and more. Though his most famous words are probably “What a long strange trip it’s been!” Enjoy this rare presentation at Ambrose West, the perfect listening room for this free show.
https://www.facebook.com/events/360129494394726/
Come celebrate the music of Skinny Puppy’s keyboard player, Dwayne Goettel. Plus, we’ll be showing Ain’t It Dead Yet, a live Skinny Puppy concert from 1987, at 10pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/221913858501488/
Kool Keith at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/208758409833957/
Genre: Jam
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+
Dizgo makes their Asheville, NC debut!
2 sets at The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall August 23rd.
DIZGO
Bandcamp: www.dizgomusic.bandcamp.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-DeGnHzXl0
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3eBd13EL65QxpqRX1Hgsb4
Dizgo is a four-piece jam band from Bloomington, IN. Since their formation in 2016, the band has built a strong following in the Midwest, packing rooms and building a buzz in the festival circuit. Known for their electrifying performances, Dizgo reels in fans with their unique blend of funky, electronic rock – shredding guitar, synth driven grooves and accessible vocals.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1078321792324978/
For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st . The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott Stetson, ReStore General Manager. Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will be announced in mid-September.
From the writing team behind last year’s smash sensation The Dixie Swim Club. In this rollicking comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, and hilarity ensues. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger to catch a bride’s bouquet or have been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny play by Jones Hope Wooten is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.
The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
Asheville, NC—Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville is pleased to participate in the Summer of Glass, a WNC celebration of glass art in conjunction with the Dale Chihuly exhibition at the Biltmore Estate, May-October 2018. The gallery exhibition, Reflections (July 1-August 25) nods to the Gilded Age, a period during the late 19th Century when the Biltmore Estate was conceived and constructed by railway tycoon George Vanderbilt. This curated exhibition features recent work by some of the country’s top contemporary glass artists with many of the works in the collection speaking to Vanderbilt’s aesthetic of opulence, grandeur, and beauty. Other conceptual pieces examine concepts of memory and history, referencing the “downstairs” or “behind the scenes” of the palatial mansion as well. Sophisticated sculptures and stylish wall pieces incorporate a variety of glass techniques and explore the intricate detailing, ornamentation, and drama indicative of the Gilded Age. This Exhibit is free and open to the public.
Reflections includes works by: Thor & Jennifer Bueno, Amber Cowan, Jennifer Halvorson, Alli Hoag, Joanna Manousis, Andy Paiko, Kit Paulson, Pablo Soto, and Tim Tate.
This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
About the Artists
Mary Stori
From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.
Judy Simmons
Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.
Kate Weston
From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials. Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.
Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle. At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings. Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz
The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.
If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
When you hike Alum Cave Trail, you’ll travel the park’s latest Trails Forever success story. What was a worn path full of trip hazards is now a safer, smoother trip along one of the most scenic trails in the Smokies. After thousands of hours of hard work by the Trails Forever Crew, it’s now safe (and recommended!) to look beyond your feet as we explore the natural beauty of this trail with professional guide Liz Domingue of Just get outdoors.
https://www.facebook.com/events/264583484317823/
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment,Family
Contact: Concierge Desk
Contact Phone: (828) 252-2711
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/tours
Our guided history tour covers the history of E.W. Grove, the construction and early years of the Inn, our Arts and Crafts style furniture, and some of our most notable guests.
Sign-up at the Concierge Desk.
Homeschool Discount Days:
Friday, Aug 24, 2018
$25 a person for the Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
$25 per person for the Kid Zip
The Adventure Park is an aerial challenge course in the trees with 60 unique climbing, rolling, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling elements in a wooded park.
Enjoy two hours of adventure for ages 4 and over (trail restrictions/escorts ages 4-12). – CLICK HERE TO SEE RESTRICITON INFORMATION
We use a new technology called “smart belays” that, when used properly, are designed to assure Park Guests are attached to safety systems at all times and cannot detach from the system until they have completed the aerial trail and are back on the ground. It is an active adventure that incorporates physical fitness and personal accomplishment.
Max weight 265 lbs.
Kid Zip is one of America’s first zipline adventures designed for kids 4-10 years old. It includes 9 ziplines and 4 fun climbing elements in a park area. It is a self-guided tour except for an adult escort. The ziplines range from 50 feet to 250 feet long. They range in height from 25 feet high to ground level. Enjoy 1 ½- 2 hours of adventure.
Ages 4-10 can zip. Ages 4-6 need a mandatory adult escort who is less than 225 lbs and under 6’2”.
Max weight of guest is 225 lbs.
The Adventure Center of Asheville
open all year ● 5 minutes from Downtown Asheville ● group picnic area
ages 4 and over
6 activities: ziplines, kidzip, mountain bike park, adventure park, climbing trees, quick jump
Reservations are suggested – please call 877.247.5539 or go online at www.adventureavl.com to make reservations. Use the code “homeschool” for your Treetops Adventure Park discount. If your group is 10 people or more, please contact Sarah Dickson at 828.450.3400.
Our activities instill personal development and self-confidence, encourage cooperation with others, enrich problem solving skills, and offer fun outdoor activities with a challenge.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1528433790607565/
6th grade student meet the teacher
https://www.facebook.com/events/432749370537237/
Therapy Balls for Self Massage: Upper Body & Lower Body (Live)
August 23 – 24, 2018 • 14 CE Hours • $250
Register early to ensure availability. Register online.
We offer a 15% discount for ASMY Alumni.
During this two day course, you will be introduced to a wide variety of self massage tools and techniques and review the musculoskeletal anatomy of the neck, shoulders, and arms (upper body) and low back, hips, legs, and feet (lower body). You’ll have ample time to explore self massage techniques to these areas of the body with guided self massage practices to leave you feeling refreshed and renewed in addition to the self care skills you will take away. A pranayama and relaxation practice will finish the morning sessions, while a longer yoga practice incorporating movement, breath, and relaxation will finish the afternoon sessions. Please wear comfortable clothing appropriate for movement. Also note that many self massage technique work best on skin, so layers will work well for this workshop. Self massage balls in a variety of sizes will be available for you to use during the workshop, and for purchase if you desire.
** 14 CEU credit hours available for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants licensed in North Carolina. Approved Provider is Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy, Provider Number 17-0626-019.
Detailed Schedule
Thursday August 23, 2018 • 9:00am – 5:00pm
Friday August 24, 2018 • 9:00am – 5:00pm
About the instructor:
Libby Hinsley, PT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, has been teaching yoga in Asheville for over 10 years and is most influenced by the tradition of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar. Her interest in therapeutic yoga led her to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy, and she is now co-owner of Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy, where she integrates Yoga practices and Manual Therapy in her treatments. She specializes in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complaints including back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. In addition to her work as a PT, she teaches components of Asheville Yoga Center’s 200 hr teacher training programs and is Director and Lead Instructor of Asheville Yoga Center’s 300 hr Therapeutically Oriented Yoga Teacher Training Program.
https://www.facebook.com/events/839406966243752/
When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Drop in to see the artwork in the making! We are excited to present a special opportunity to view the installation of Red Dirt Rug by artist Rena Detrixhe as part of our newest exhibition, In Times of Seismic Sorrows.
From Tuesday, August 21 to opening night on Friday, August 24, the public can watch as Detrixhe installs her work, Red Dirt Rug, at the Center for Craft each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The installation, though, is different than what one might expect. Bringing outdoor elements into pristine gallery spaces, Detrixhe imprints intricate and complex patterns across the floor on loose, finely sifted red soil, which the artist brings in from Oklahoma. Adapting her original work to outdoor environments, the artist once etched Red Dirt Rug directly into the ground at the Oklahoma State University Botanic Garden.
Visit https://reddirtruginstallation.eventbrite.com for more information about the artist and the exhibition.
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