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Pat explains “I wanted to create an ongoing setting to feature a rotating cast of new and upcoming musicians who have particularly caught my interest along the way.” Pat continues “From my earliest days in Kansas City onward, I was the beneficiary of so many older musicians giving me a platform to develop my thing through the prism of their experience and the particular demands of what their music implied. I have been feeling like I wanted to have a specific platform to focus on some of the many younger musicians I have enjoyed recently who I have felt some kind of a kinship with.” “I hear regularly from new players on the scene who have professed an influence from my records and tunes and I often invite them up to my house to play. Very often, it is really natural and organic to the music to play with them, they have literally grown up with it. I find myself inspired by how they deal with the musical challenges that come with the territory of some of those older tunes, and at the same time I find myself intrigued with the possibilities of what might be possible in writing new music just for them. This band setting is what that will be all about.” This edition of Side-Eye will feature James Francies (keyboards, piano) and drummer Joe Dyson.

Downtown Asheville comes alive with the sights, sounds, music, pageantry, colorful costumes and extraordinary talent of Latin America. Local and regional Latin acts take the stage and unite festival-goers with the rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Zamba, Tropical, Tango and Merengue.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

This concert will also be Live Streamed from the Isis Music Hall Facebook Page

Juneteenth is the celebration of the timeframe when slavery was abolished. During the weekend of Juneteenth, GRIND Coffeehouse will hold GRINDfest – a celebration of black business and entrepreneurship. GRINDfest will highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting people across cultures. This weekend of fun will include a play entitled “Savagery”, a poetry slam, local storytellers, game tournaments, a lip sync battle, vendors selling unique items, Black food from around the world and an outdoor dance party with local DJs. This event promises to be one of the most fun and enlightening of the year.

⚡WHAT IS GRINDFEST?

Juneteenth is the time where we celebrate the timeframe where slavery was abolished. It took time for word to spread so it is recognized as Juneteenth.

During the weekend of Juneteenth, we will have GRINDfest – a celebration of black business and entrepreneurship. After slavery was abolished the people held as slaves began to use their skills and talents to do business in an economy that previously thought of them as property. Nonetheless, they made progress and became business owners.

GRINDfest will bring people together to celebrate Black Business and Black Entrepreneurs. It will highlight the progress made by people of color while also connecting people across cultures. Economies do not exist in a bubble. They include everyone.

⚡WHY THIS WEEKEND?

Our commissioners just declared Juneteenth a Holiday in Buncombe county. This was the time that slavery was abolished. We know that the effects of slavery and white supremacy still torment our communities, but we have determined to celebrate the life and progress of Black people in Asheville.

We will be hosting GRINDfest on June 18th-20th, our celebration of Black Business and Entrepreneurship. Conveniently located in the River Arts District, we will have a weekend full of fun and learning: “Savagery” (the play), a poetry slam, local storytellers, game tournaments, a lip sync battle, vendors selling unique items, Black food from around the world and an outside dance party with local DJ’s. This event promises to be one of the most fun and enlightening of the year.

⚡WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

🔥EVENT HIGHLIGHTS🔥

📍XTREME HIP HOP AEROBICS: Supercharge your morning with movement set to great music.

📍PINK DOG BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS: Neighboring businesses opening up for breakfast so patrons can come purchase meals

📍ROOTS REVEAL: We have done this activity already with Bowie State University and will do it during the festival. People will order their DNA test that shows countries of origin and features that run in their bloodline. But they will wait until the event to open the results. In this 90 minute workshop, people will open their results and reveal their ancestry. Then they will be engaged in activities led by Dr. Masica Jordan, Clinical Psychologist and College Professor, that highlight the similarities and overlaps shared among people in the room that may not know each other, but share similar histories, countries of origin, and features. By sharing their ancestral DNA, we see that we are more alike than different.
** participants must order their own DNA test results ahead of time

📍SAVAGERY: Another event during the festival will be the play, “Savagery”. This play was scripted by local author, Nichole Lee and was written as a collection of stories and music from people of color. It is therapeutic in that it tells the story, but it is also entertaining and engaging.

📍GAMES TOURNAMENT: We will have card game tournaments in addition to family fun activities. This in addition to local food vendors with West African cuisine, Jamaican Island cuisine, and a Seafood Boil/Fish Fry, we will host community awards given to people who have made significant progress and contributions such as “single fathers/mothers, blended families, people who had to switch careers, and those succeeding after recovery/re-entry.

📍LIP-SYNC BATTLE: Another event that will happen is the lip-sync battle where contestants perform in the goofiest, funniest way they can to win the prize.

📍DEPOT STREET DANCE PARTY: We close the night out with a huge dance party. It is a festival that has great purpose and practical fun. The whole idea is to celebrate differences and learn from them while uniting people. We have already gathered all the businesses on our block in the River Arts District in addition to 20 other black businesses that are part of our Black Wall Street Program to make this festival a success. Tension can exist between people who look differently, but we designed this festival to bring folks together to celebrate and learn in a fun-filled weekend.

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⚡Free-Entry event made possible by our amazing sponsors. Bring the whole family and friends and enjoy the Blackest Weekend in Asheville

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch is every Sunday! Our menu kicks off at 12Noon with live tunes by Supper Break from 1-3pm. Try our $6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa, or grab a $15 Bottles of Champagne & OJ! Try one of our tasty brunch specials or order from our artisanal sandwich menu. Sláinte Y’all!

Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Strings
Milton Crotts, Music Director
Franklin Keel, guest soloist 

Celebrate the solstice with the Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Strings! “String Solstice” honors the return of the light, of concert-making, and of BRO Music Director Milton Crotts. This 75-minute concert program features local musicians and soloists in a collection of favorite pieces and rare treats, including:

“Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (Hanako Hjersman, violin)
Haydn’s Concerto for Cello in C Major (Franklin Keel, cello)
Mvt I of Hoffman’s Concerto for Harp in C Minor (Jessie Meltz, harp)
Largo from Bach’s Concerto in D minor for Two Violins (Hanako Hjersman and Kate Bryant, violin)
along with pieces by Copland, Holst, Offenbach, and more!

Local favorite Franklin Keel also performs multiple solo pieces in this intimate return to music-making.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra is Asheville’s homegrown, volunteer orchestra. Comprising 65 professional, amateur, student, and retired musicians from all walks of life, we strive to engage Western North Carolina’s extraordinary music community with opportunities to perform, listen to, and learn about great symphonic music. Learn more at www.blueridgeorchestra.org.

In conjunction with Sunday Sessions Live (and virtual) music: Food Truck Sundays will bring a new or rotating “staff favorite” cuisine each week to the Beechams Curve offerings.
Gan Shan West, our main culinary provider 6 days a week, is closed on Sundays. Enjoy the convenience, delicious variety and the music – all in one Sunday Funday stop!

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Strings
Milton Crotts, Music Director
Franklin Keel, guest soloist 

Celebrate the solstice with the Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Strings! “String Solstice” honors the return of the light, of concert-making, and of BRO Music Director Milton Crotts. This 75-minute concert program features local musicians and soloists in a collection of favorite pieces and rare treats, including:

“Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (Hanako Hjersman, violin)
Haydn’s Concerto for Cello in C Major (Franklin Keel, cello)
Mvt I of Hoffman’s Concerto for Harp in C Minor (Jessie Meltz, harp)
Largo from Bach’s Concerto in D minor for Two Violins (Hanako Hjersman and Kate Bryant, violin)
along with pieces by Copland, Holst, Offenbach, and more!

Local favorite Franklin Keel also performs multiple solo pieces in this intimate return to music-making.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra is Asheville’s homegrown, volunteer orchestra. Comprising 65 professional, amateur, student, and retired musicians from all walks of life, we strive to engage Western North Carolina’s extraordinary music community with opportunities to perform, listen to, and learn about great symphonic music. Learn more at www.blueridgeorchestra.org.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

This concert will also be Live Streamed from the Isis Music Hall Facebook Page

Join us for Animoday! Every Monday all day. Listen to anime music, play anime games, watch anime, and talk anime!

Join us at Enka-Candler Library for our first in-person monthly jazz hour on Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30 PM. This is a celebration of the “Great American Songbook” featuring music by Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, and more! Performers: Michael Jefry Stevens- Keyboard, Todd Wright- Saxophones, Zack Page- Bass

This program will be held outside by our community room. We have some picnic tables, chairs will be available, but also feel free to bring your own. For those not quite comfortable with sitting near people, put your windows down and lay back in your car/truck, we’ll be transmitting the performance on FM radio! We’re excited to announce in the following months Griff’s Kitchen and Bar will be open for seating and they’ll be transmitting the performance as well. Want a beverage or dinner while listening to live jazz? Soon you’ll be able to thanks to our little block in Candler.

This program is free and sponsored by the Friends of Enka-Candler Library.

OUTDOOR SHOW

Join us on Tuesday nights for Magnetic’s signature variety show. There will be an exciting mix of comedy, music, theatre, dance, magic and more! Smoky Park Supper Club is offering us their beautiful outdoor venue, and will be selling food and drinks. The event is BYOC (bring your own chair), and we will, of course, be following strict Covid safety protocols. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us Tuesday nights, beginning April 13th, as The Magnetic Theatre teams up with the wizards at Smoky Park Supper Club to host a live, outdoor variety show. We’ll be filling Smoky Park’s gorgeous, riverside outdoor space with comedy, theatre, music and so much more.

There will be food and beverages available for purchase.

• This is a BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Chair) event.
• In accordance with safety guidelines this show will be staged outdoors, with mask and social distancing protocols enforced. There will also be temperature checks and COVID waivers that need to be signed by each attendee at the gate.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the 7pm showtime.
• We do require that masks be worn at all times unless you are actively eating or drinking.