Calendar of Events

Come relax and renew in this Restorative Yoga Immersion guided by Audrey Burke.

We will explore a series of gentle, supported poses held for longer periods of time to foster deep relaxation and rejuvenation. We will practice a supported version of one of the most potent yoga poses for resetting the nervous system, shoulder stand, using a chair for support. We will tap into the body’s innate healing capacity and nourish your nervous system.

“I will let my body flow like water over the gentle cushions.”

– Sappho

***TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW***
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/events/relax-deeply-with-audrey/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1938606253110865/

Each individual who donates more than $25 worth of toys will be given a 10% discount, that day, toward their entire tab.

https://www.facebook.com/events/563935094055904/?event_time_id=563935150722565

Join us for the last of 2018’s Herblore series with Appalachian Folk Herbalist, Traditional Witch and Forager Rebecca Beyer of www.BloodandSpicebush.com.

We’ll go deep into the incredible lore of the Winter Solstice and the plants and trees that hold the most magic at this turn in the Wheel of the Year. Drawing from history, folklore, herbal medicine and wild foraging, we’ll handle and meet some of the most iconic plants of the season and learn their folk magical, edible and medicinal uses.

5- 25$ sliding scale.

https://www.facebook.com/events/854194151637419/

Asheville Cat Weirdos and Woof Meow Rescue have JOINED FORCES to bring you an amazing Holiday Party this year! All proceeds will go directly to pets in need. So come one, come all, and lets celebrate the work of ACW and WMR!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1975719102521132/

Hendersonville friends, come on out to see the Creekside Crawfish at Sanctuary Brewing’s Holiday Bazaar tomorrow from 4-5!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1202565606585654/

Velvet Magnum cometh. The dark king rises only once a year to shower a bounty of riches upon us. Other Half Brewing returns to Burial on 12/15 for a night of spine-tingling pineapple cups and death-defying super snow globes.
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Ten different Other Half draft offerings, this year’s Velvet Magnum collab draft release, and a couple taproom-only Burial cans will be offered to the Xmas gods. This is always the party of the year, so plan accordingly. No tickets needed. Just be there.
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We will also be hosting a killer beer dinner with Other Half on 12/14 with the always amazing Cucina 24. This will be our 3rd and final Terroir Dinner of 2018, featuring the culinary skills of Brian Canipelli, alongside a select assortment of Other Half and Burial works. Ticket info coming soon.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/355154095245417/

Celebrate the holiday season with an intimate concert featuring selections from various traditions, new arrangements of old favorites, and some emerging composers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1893300150725890/

Yoga for the Obliteration of Tyranny with Jo
11/24/18 + 12/15/18 4-6pm
West Asheville Yoga

Rage, grief, and fear are all sane reactions to being silenced, destabilized, or made to feel invisible, powerless, or ashamed. It makes sense to get angry and it makes sense to go numb—whatever it looks like, self-preservation makes sense. Things stop making sense when we use our vital power to silence and destabilize ourselves and each other—using internalized tactics of tyranny to cope with the harms of tyranny, we perpetuate cycles of abuse and disconnection.

Designed to honor and replenish the deep systems of your body, this class explores different ways of reclaiming power, sensation, and hope.
The practice integrates yoga, music, and guided visualization to provide a space for healing against dissociation, rage, and apathy. The slow-moving pace of the class is set to a carefully-crafted soundtrack of ambient and heavy music. Sometimes the music is moody and relaxing—sometimes it is raw and relentless. Whatever its quality, the music models how intense emotions can be channeled into creativity rather than into destruction and despair.

This offering is intended for all who are burdened and harmed by the homogenizing and dehumanizing violence of American culture.

Offered on a sliding scale: $5 – $25

About Jo:
I’m rooted in the understanding that our bodies instinctively know how to heal. My classes support somatic healing based in transformative justice—learning to follow the body’s tendency to let power flow freely within and among complex systems. I believe that connecting to core awareness and sensing the deep subtlety of our native existence is a critical step in growing past white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and the harms of colonial culture.

https://www.facebook.com/events/309405642989328/

We are blending two of the most healing medicines into one event that are amazing alone, but totally dynamite together! Join Franny, owner of Franny’s Farmacy, Cynthia Sims & Jess Toan for one Smokin’ Booties CBD + Yoga Class on December 15th at 4:20!!

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

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=781309&stype=-7&sTG=22&sVT=5&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=12/15/18

Franny’s Farmacy will be providing CBD for this class which combines Buti Yoga & Vinyasa Flow. Franny will be there giving us the sweet deets on CBD. Then, you will have the opportunity to sample pre-rolled CBD hemp flower grown on Franny’s Farm plus topical CBD ointment.

Cynthia Sims will lead you through a 30 minute sizzling hot Buti Yoga class with a playlist that will be perfectly suited for this event. Movement is what our bodies crave & is what our system flourishes from!

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.

Jess Toan will end the class with 30 Minute Vinyasa Flow to get us on a relaxed vibe. CBD will enhance all that yoga bliss and help prolong the savasana feelings!

ABOUT CBD:
Because using CBD won’t get you high, it’s entirely safe and acceptable to use during a yoga practice or any other regular activities. Benefits of using CBD include:

-Pain relief
– Relief from anxiety and depression
– Relief from overthinking
– Decreased inflammation
– Increased mood

It can’t be denied that CBD has many therapeutic effects!
CBD can produce it’s widespread therapeutic effects without producing any motor, mood, cognition, affects.

✨ ✨ ✨ ALL LEVELS welcome + celebrated. This movement medicine is on tap for anyone willing to step out of their comfort zone to connect & thrive!

➳ 75 minute class

➳ 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. Lousiana Ave. in West Asheville

There will be someone capturing candid moments. We will not capture anyone smoking CBD.

About Franny:

Franny is an inspiring farmer that rocks the hemp scene in North Carolina. She has degrees and work experience in Forestry, Education and Pharmaceuticals and is owner-operator of Franny’s Farm located just outside Asheville city limits. She is the first female farmer in North Carolina to plant industrial hemp and has entered the scene with a force behind education and collaboration with growers, processors, product development and Women in Hemp non-profit. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Franny on TEDx – The adventures of a female hemp pioneer in North Carolina
https://youtu.be/eUlFMg7ByKs

https://frannysfarmacy.com

Cautions:
If you are already taking medication, do not use CBD without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist first as drug interactions are possible. There’s no risk of serious consequences of taking too much CBD, because there’s no cannabinoid receptors in parts of the body responsible for controlling heart rate and breathing.

✨ 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 ✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/288554118441301/

Join us for the Black Mountain Ugly Sweater Run after the Christmas Parade! A 4 mile run around the Town of Black Mountain that loops around Lake Tomahawk during the Circle of Lights event. Wear your UGLIEST sweater and show off your style on December 15th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1939439969694528/

2,500 luminaries will light your way as you explore the shops and studios of Dillsboro, NC. Enjoy carriage rides, live music, a chance to meet Santa, and delight in holiday goodies like cider, cocoa, and handmade chocolates! For more information, feel free to contact us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/368492637241393/?event_time_id=368492643908059

2,500 luminaries will light your way as you explore the shops and studios of Dillsboro, NC. Enjoy carriage rides, live music, a chance to meet Santa, and delight in holiday goodies like cider, cocoa, and handmade chocolates! For more information, feel free to contact us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/368492637241393/

Journey back to the days of yesteryear. Experience the magic as the entire town is transformed into a winter wonderland of lights, candles, laughter, and song! 2500 luminaries light your way to shops and studios. Horse and buggy rides available each night. Shopkeepers provide live music and serve holiday treats with hot cider and cocoa. Carolers sing and children visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Live Nativity at Jarrett Memorial Baptist Church. Free shuttle service from Monteith Park. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2xW12VA

https://www.facebook.com/events/733079447041734/

Come enjoy the holiday season and all its wonder while playing alongside the Broad River and the fully decorated Mini Golf Course!
$6.50 to play and kids under 5 are FREE!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1473877239423624/?event_time_id=1473877276090287

Stink, Stank, Stunk the Grinch is on the Hunt!
Join us at AR Workshop Asheville for our Grinch Open House!
Pop in between 5pm-7pm and meet the Grinch at the studio and make our very popular $5 Ornaments.
This is a family and kid-friendly event and such a fun experience to share during the holidays!

https://www.facebook.com/events/739623856394908/

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1524627331014393/?event_time_id=1524627397681053

AH&HH at Mad Co Brewing in Marshall, NC!

https://www.facebook.com/events/745878322471262/

The Climbing Wall Instructor Program (CWI) was introduced in 2007 to certify professionals who teach in an indoor or artificial wall environment. It aims to increase the level of professionalism in indoor climbing and to improve the level of climbing wall instruction, to develop a more consistent standard of care for climbing instructors in the US, to evaluate the skills of climbing instructors in the US, and to provide guidance for further professional development. There are two certification levels:
AMGA CWI Top Rope
AMGA CWI Lead
This course addresses the basic technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at a climbing facility. The course length is a minimum of 20 hours of instruction, skills demonstration, and evaluation, typically run over 2.5 days. CWI Certification lasts for three years. After three years current CWI’s can re-take a one-day reassessment to regain the CWI certification.

Information/Registration Link: https://www.climbmaxnc.com/amga-cwi-course (not active yet); registration is a PDF form, attached to this email

Additional Links: https://amga.com/climbing-wall-instructor/

https://www.facebook.com/events/579355999150431/?event_time_id=579356015817096

Mount Inspiration & One World Brewing West present: Cheers for Charity! A fundraising event hosted at One World West.

This will be BY FAR the most fun holiday fundraising event you’ve ever experienced. The event is donation based and open to the public. WEAR THE CRAZIEST HOLIDAY OUTFIT YOU HAVE! There will be a prize for the wildest costume. Details will be updated as they solidify.

The basics:

– 6 p.m.: “Doors open!”
– 6:30 p.m.: Everyone participating is split into random teams (different colored bandanas will be randomly distributed to determine teams), and each nonprofit will say a few words.
– 7 p.m.: Everyone is free to move around the bar and participate in games (giant Jenga, ring toss, trivia, etc.). Each game you win will earn you a point for your team.
– 8 p.m.: Each individual on the winning team will receive a prize pack (prizes TBD). The big time raffle will start (raffle prized TBD)! Craziest holiday costume winner is chosen (crazy costume prize TBD).
– 9 p.m.: Stick around for some AWESOME music! PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) & Center of Motion at OWBW will start to play.

This event will be a fundraiser for:
1. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
2. Dogwood Alliance
3. Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Participants are limited (total participants TBD). This event will be first come first sign up. If you’d like to participate, RSVP “GOING” to this event so that you’ll get a reminder to be at the event before 6 p.m., and hopefully you’ll get there in time to be on one of the teams! Dec. 15th SantaCon, A Red, White and Bearded Event! participants… be here or be square!

https://www.facebook.com/events/299532280688720/

https://www.facebook.com/events/262912457725657/

Embracing the Darkness of Winter with Yoga & the Art of Ritual

December 15, 6-9 pm in Fairview at the Long Time Sun Yoga Studio

Register here: http://www.longtimesunyoganc.com/embracing-the-darkness-of-winter-with-yoga-and-ritual/

Winter, with its shorter days and longer nights, can bring opportunities for moving inward, slowing down and mindfully reflecting. For some, the transition to more darkness can be difficult bringing sadness, anxiety… even fear and stagnation.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will learn how to overcome… even embrace and more fully celebrate and prepare for this energetic shift with its ensuing months of less light.

Participants will:
> Create sacred space in preparation for the longest, darkest night of Winter Solstice.
> Consciously access the energies of the season for restoring balance and strengthening connections with nature’s rhythms by practicing rounds of Moon Salutation (a sequence of yoga postures which harness and honor the more cooling, soothing yin energy of the moon), and other whole being ritualistic practices.
> Learn how to integrate and ground these practices into daily life.

A locally sourced, handmade and energetically charged herb talisman as well as a 27 bead handmade moonstone Mala will be gifted as well as instruction on how to use each for personal ritualistic practice.

Join Cat Shepard, local Shamanic Priestess, and Jeri Senor, Yoga Instructor, as they co-create this powerful and transformative experience of finding meaning, purpose and grounding through our centers in the flurry of winter’s activities.

Fees for this workshop are $50.00 – includes handouts, an energetically charged herb talisman, and a 27 bead semi-precious Moonstone Mala.

Note:
Because the facilitators make sacred objects for this workshop, pre-registration is required. There will be no refunds for this same reason. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early so we can begin and end on time. Maximum number of participants is 12.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227550997518299/

It is time for Pasta and Puppets!

If you haven’t been before it is part pot luck spaghetti dinner, and part performance.

Arrive at 6 for dinner. Street Creature will provide spaghetti, sauce, parmasean cheese, rice, tea, cups, plates, napkins and silverware.

Feel free to bring something to share. Maybe one of your favorite holiday dishes?

**remember to bring something to serve with!**

FYI: We only have a microwave, hot plate, and small toaster oven available.

If you want to bring your own plate, cup and utensil that is okay. There is a sink to wash up.

Technically we are not supposed to have alcohol in the building.

Then at 7:30 we will gather to see some puppet performances. This is a SUPER informal performance. We want to create a place to try out a show or concept and get feed back. It is COMPLETELY okay if it is unfinished. Together we make each other better!

We invite the marionette workshop folks to share their creations!

If you would like to do a show please let us know.

See you then!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1163957620427675/

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate ($8 in advance) for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/260293307959881/?event_time_id=260293321293213

Both Payne’s Chapel Baptist and Bear Creek Baptist Churches would like to invite you to our Christmas Play at Payne’s Chapel Baptist Church on 12/15/2018 at 6:00pm. Please join us as we present “Many Happy Returns” and celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Everyone Welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/333939680492433/

Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329695927827

Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348644367607

Light up your holiday! Explore circuitry with easy-to-use electronic building blocks. Create a holiday scene that lights up! Use circuits to create a glowing holiday card.

Offered two Saturdays every month. • 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. • $27 per event • For Kids K-8 • Plan your date nights in advance. Themes change monthly • Go online to get sibling discount! • Snack included

Call 828.575.0355 or visit here to ENROLL ->
https://www.zaniaclearning.com/asheville/programs/parents-night-out-events/

https://www.facebook.com/events/346336239467740/

Hope you’re feeling jolly, because this December we are once again celebrating the season with our popular Holiday Gala! This event is always a local favorite, with good music, good company, and plenty of good cheer!

This year’s Gala will feature fine dining, a champagne toast, live music, dancing, and a cash bar. Tickets are $100 each, and are ON SALE NOW. Purchase your tickets by visiting our website or by calling the REACH office at (828) 456-7898. All proceeds from this event go to support REACH and our vital client services.

https://www.facebook.com/events/349801488923504/