Calendar of Events

FREE WEBINAR!
Being a professional herbalist is actually several jobs in one: you’re not only a teacher, advisor, and medicine-maker, but you also need business savvy & marketing skills – not to mention the capacity to navigate the laws & regulations around herbal products & practice. This doesn’t have to be intimidating, but you are going to need to get organized! In this class we’ll address:

– The bare necessities: a space to work in, tools & supplies, website, newsletter.
– Marketing: it can actually be fun! How to make the most of your online presence in the age of social media.
– Administrivia: the often-frustrating but important nitty-gritty of small business administration: insurance, taxes, incorporation, GMP, and more.
– Staying on target: it’s all moot if you can’t hold your focus: planning, accountability, and staying grounded.

The world needs more herbalists! It’s terribly sad when a talented herbalist gives up on their dream because the business aspects are too daunting. Let’s work together to make sure that doesn’t happen to you, so you can share your gifts and bring herbs to more people who need them!

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_as4jlokKR1aFqr9Jt2wAvA

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Horror films every Tuesday night at 27 Club. Check event page each week for film descriptions.

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Dance your heart out, practice your moves, or sing along with your friends. Every Tuesday night. Only a $2 suggested donation that goes towards Swing Asheville.

If you are interested in starting your night earlier, from 9-11pm swing dance to live vintage jazz music, Just $5 for the entire evening, including the blues dance.

Through the month of November, Charlie Myers, will be teaching a blues class every Tuesday from 7-8pm at The Block off Biltmore, downtown Asheville.

Stick around for a Swing dance class from 8-9pm, OR go grab dinner with your friends and come back for the dance that starts at 9pm. The swing bands usually intersperse some blues songs into the mix. Then, at 11pm dance blues to my DJ set which includes a variety of blues from vintage to more modern, but always with getting you on the dance-floor the primary focus. You do not need a partner for this.

Please see Swing Asheville’s page for class pricing and how to get a discount as a member.

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A group of concerned citizens will be publicly fasting and praying for ten days prior to Thanksgiving to focus attention on the issue of climate change. The fast and prayer will run from 7.30am Monday November 12 to 1pm Wednesday November 21st, 2018, the day before Thanksgiving.

Fasters will be in front of the Court House on Collage Street from 7.30am to 8.30am then at the Vance Monument from 8.30am until 5pm each day. A daily prayer at noon will be lead by various local faith leaders, followed each day by a short talk on climate change issues. The public is invited to be with the fasters at any time for any duration.

The Thanksgiving Fast and Prayer will be lead by Steve Norris, PhD a former Professor of Peace and Warren Willson and long term activist. Norris, 75, has been involved in social and environmental change work since the Civil Rights movement, this time last year he underwent major heart survey.

“I have to do something, we have to stop using fossil fuels and move to renewable energy but there is not enough urgency for many people to engage. By fasting for ten days before Thanksgiving I intend to add light, prayer and witness to the efforts to end climate change.” says Norris.

Historically many people have seen fasting as a spiritually purifying ritual which leads to greater love and compassion for all beings, something Norris believes is sorely needed in this country at this time. Fasting has also been used in nonviolent social movements to call attention to issues, including by Ghandi when all else had failed to quell violence between Hindus and Muslims in India during the struggle for independence.

Norris believes, “we can prevent catastrophic climate change and the sixth extinction but only if we join together with focused intention, prayer and action.”

http://cmroots.com/blog/2018/11/05/thanksgiving-fast-and-prayer/

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Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.

About the Artist

Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.

My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”

No School 11/21 – 11/23

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Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)

*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”

Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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1 Day: $60
2 Day: $100

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Tap into your power in the company of soulful bass n’ beats. ??Join Jess Toan for Power Hip Hop Yoga, Wednesdays at Primal Studios!

Hip Hop Yoga is a high energy power flow class focusing on strength and empowerment set to a soulful and playful hip hop playlist. Step into your power!

➳ 60 minutes of movement

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Lousiana Ave. in West Asheville

➳ Bring your yoga mat OR ?
We have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use!

We can’t wait to see you! ✨ All levels welcome!

✨ Instructor Jess Toan offers a holistic and intuitive approach to health & wellness as a body work therapist & yoga instructor.
Connect with her at www.medicinemamawellness.com✨

? From the Instructor, Jess, in her own words ?

“When I started learning yoga in my teens and 20s, I was dedicated to a much more traditional style. I have the utmost love and respect for this 5000+ year old tradition…I’ve studied many different lineages and forms, traveled and studied in India, and at yoga centers all over the world. These days, though, I am feeling the integration of all that wisdom with a more laid back, inclusive, and soulful approach- having a little more fun with it!

I offer group classes at Primal Studios in West Asheville, and what I love about this studio is is their genuine dedication to inclusivity, empowerment, diversity, positivity, radical love and acceptance. aND they bring the super-fly playlists that make you feel like you’re up in a dance club ? finding your FREEdom and feeling that grOOve♥️. My love for music, dance, and yoga are coming together and I so look forward to sharing this! Come groove with me! ?.”

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

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The kids are out of school so bring the family and join AR Workshop Asheville for a DIY class to make a Plank Wood Sign, Youth Wood Sign, Christmas Street Sign, or Wood Photo Frame!
Customize your project with your choice of (non-toxic!) stain and designer paint colors.

https://www.arworkshop.com/asheville/events/family-workshop-plank-wood-sign-wood-photo-frame-or-youth-wood-sign-112118/

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For 45 years, this free event has brought the joys of the season to visitors of all ages and will continue the tradition this year with even more exciting activities such as a children’s craft and play area, entertainment throughout the week, photos with Santa Claus and, of course, the exquisitely decorated Christmas trees and wreaths that will be available for purchase.

The festivities will officially kickoff with Candy Canes & Cocktails Preview Party and Silent Auction Tuesday, November 20 at 6 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase silent auction items, beautifully decorated wreaths, and swags, and bid on their favorite Christmas trees. This spectacular event is sure to be a night of fun and festivities with plenty of hors-d’oeuvres and signature cocktails.

Breakfast with Santa will be returning this year on Saturday, November 24 at 8:30 a.m. and another session at 9:15 a.m. With a friendly visit from Santa, delicious pancakes, and fun activities, this event is sure to be a wonderful family-friendly occasion. Breakfast is $15 for adults and children.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2167501306824351/?event_time_id=2167501330157682

It’s time to Shop Local & Save Big! November 21-24 all TRS Inventory is 30% OFF, including mattresses. 10%-50% OFF featured vendors throughout the store! Find a perfect present for everyone on your list, here at The Regeneration Station! Gift Certificates available. Let’s celebrate together!

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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.

Enjoy a visit to Christmas pasts from the 1840s to the 1890s. Each room contains antique and reproduction decorations and traditions. Four live trees, one of which will be decorated with traditional Appalachian decorations, hand made by our SMH over History club.
Admission at the door $9 adults, $5 children/students, free for WNC Historical Association members and A-B Tech students.
Group tours may be requested at 828-253-9231
Special 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt for children.

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Join your Ferguson Family YMCA & AARP friends and staff for a cool or hot beverage and discussion about topics that are important to all of us. Community experts will join us for some topics. Stop by to share, learn and make new friends!

August 22: Hiking
September 26: Disrupt Aging/ Healthy Aging Challenge
October 24: Diversity & Inclusion
November 21: Fraud & Scam Prevention

Register at the Ferguson Family YMCA Reception Desk or calling the Y at 828-575-2940, or contact Rebecca at 828-380-6242 or [email protected].

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STORYTIME & ART
Our programs for preschool and school-age students are back at a library near you! Storytime & Art is for preschool aged students accompanied by an adult. Come join in the fun with stories and songs, then make a hands-on art project just for the little ones!

NOVEMBER 21 — Third Wednesdays, 10:30am
Meet at Enka-Candler Library (1404 Snad Hill Road, Candler 28715)

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Shake, Spiral, smack the mat + discover the cure is within! ?? Take your Wednesday Morning up a notch with Heather Miller ૐ+ Buti Yoga!

Buti Yoga draws on primal energy to combine yoga asana, dance + plyometrics to an incredible playlist that allows the energy to flow freely in an encouraging circle. The unconditional, raw, real love you feel in this room full of women (and badass men!) is unlike anything else!

Using the Spiral Structure Technique, the practice sculpts and tones the deep abdominal muscles that stabilize and strengthen the body, effectively working the muscles of the outer and inner core.

✨ ✨ ✨ ALL LEVELS welcome + celebrated AS YOU ARE. NO experience needed! LOVE YOURSELF NOW.

➳ 60 minutes of movement

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ Bring your yoga mat OR we have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use.

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville

? Instructor Heather Miller is a certified Yoga Instructor, Buti Yoga Instructor, and massage therapist who found healing and growth in yoga time and time again, first after an injury on the Appalachian Trail, and then after giving birth to her children.
In her own words “I am truly blessed to have this community welcome me and see my light that I have to offer. I can’t wait to meet you on the mat and expand your hearts with me.”

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

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FREE Santa Photos will be available at the center through December 24 at the The North Carolina Arboretum sponsored Santa Set. Every family who visits Santa at Asheville Outlets will receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Free Santa Photos is hosted by Great Beginnings Lead To Great Smiles.

(Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply. Valid only through December 24, 2018.)

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FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.

Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.

The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

Some folks say that winter doesn’t really start until Vadim Bora is on tap at Wedge. If that’s true for you, then winter is coming Wednesday, November 21st…which is something we can all be thankful for.

Stop by Wedge Studios for the release of Vadim Bora on 11/21. This 8.2% Russian Imperial Stout has aromas of dark chocolate & esspresso with flavors with raspberries & chocolate. If you’re a dark beer lover, this is one you’ll want to taste.

Photo cred to Asheville Citizen-Times

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Meredith has worked intuitively with the Osho Zen Deck for 13 years now, deeply influenced by teachings of Non-Violent Communication, Tantra Yoga, Thai Buddhism, and Nature Herself.

Meredith will accept both cash and credit card payments. She will accept walk-in’s and appointments. Please email [email protected] if you would like to setup an appointment, include your name, date, and time.

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South Slope Crossfit is starting a free program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program will focus on developing strength, mobility, and body awareness through functional movement.

They have trained coaches to help each athlete thrive the best way they can.

This is not a Special Olympics specific program.

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Feeling stuck on an act? Do you have an act that you like but can’t figure out how to take it to the next level?

From costuming, to choreography and even music selection, let Deb au Nare help you to work through those bumps (and grinds!) to make your act really SPARKLE! Bring the act you want to work on to this 1 hour act workshopping class! Limited spots available to make sure everyone gets enough one on one time with Deb. Peer review and critique is also encouraged!

Class meets:
Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30pm
and
Wednesdays from 8-9pm

$15 – drop-in / $50 – 4 Class Pass / $80 – 8 Class Pass
Sign up online at www.burlesqueacademyavl.com/classes

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This Inclusive-Arts Theater exploration invites people of all ages & Abilities to create Together…individuals “differentlyAbled”, people with disAbilities, encouraged to come explore their own creative Voice/ vision.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2155416918060882/?event_time_id=2155416964727544

Every year, 46 million turkeys are killed for Thanksgiving. We will let the public know that it is unnecessary to kill animals to give thanks.

***Please note*** The event at Farmshire Sanctuary will be on the 22nd.

We will also visit Farmshire Sanctuary on the 22nd and honor the resident turkey by offering him a feast. After that, we will eat delicious food that was made without harming animals. Please bring a dish to share :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/231305204203310/

Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through Fairview, friends and families came together and went out for a brew!

Since we’ll be closed for Thanksgiving, we’re opening Wednesday night for our 2nd annual Thanksgiving Eve Party! J Lee’s Chicken food truck will be cooking up dinner, and we’ll have live jazz from 6-8pm! Cheers to the start of the holiday season!

https://www.facebook.com/events/765052340520378/

Its wing night and all the family is about the be in town. Time to go to Mills River Brewery for 75 cent wings!

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Join us for our annual drinksgiving party! We will have the release of the GFY Ale and 75 cent wings. The Office Trivia will start at 8pm.

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