Calendar of Events

Featuring music from memoriable movies that make your holiday season complete, including songs from “Miracle on 34th Street,” “The Polar Express,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” ” It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas,” and so much more! A few surprises are in store as well.

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FREE SHOW
Laura Blackley is a singer, songwriter and purveyor of high lonesome Appalachian blues and soul. She was an on-air host and producer for seven years at WNCW 88.7 FM in Spindale, NC, spotlighting regional music, women in roots music, and bluegrass and old-time. She currently works (in addition to her gig schedule) as a Teaching Artist with Musicworks!, a program that utilizes music and musicianship to teach life skills to young children. A born storyteller, she has played in many bands, traveled many back roads and interstates and enjoys digging up old tunes and hearing the stories behind them. She believes that music has a healing power and is a communal act, and is very much looking forward to the next gig.

The Wildflowers are Ian Harrod on bass and vocals, Josh Gibbs on lap steel, Richard Foulk on drums. And sometimes awesome guests like Lyndsay Pruett on fiddle and Dorsey Parker on ‘lectric guitar.

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Letters to Abigail IS AN APPALACHIAN/AMERICANA BAND BASED IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. SOME FOLKS DESCRIBE THEIR MUSIC AS A SIMPLE SOUTHERN PLEASURE. DIGGING DOWN INTO THE ROOTS OF THE REGION, THEY BLEND A CLASSIC APPROACH TO A NEW ORIGINAL SOUND, DRENCHED IN POWERFUL LYRICS, ACOUSTIC MELODIES AND SOULFUL HARMONIES.

THE STORY STARTS OUT LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN NEW YORK TWO GENERATIONS AGO OR PERHAPS ON A MOVIE SET IN HOLLYWOOD TODAY: THE GIRL WAS WORKING IN A WINDOWLESS BAR HIDDEN AWAY IN THE BACK OF ANOTHER BUSINESS WHEN THE STRANGER WALKED IN WITH A GUITAR, BEGAN PLAYING AND SINGING, AND SUDDENLY SHE WAS AWARE OF NOTHING BUT HIS VOICE. CAPTIVATED, SHE INTRODUCED HERSELF AND THE TWO SOON VENTURED OUT INTO THE WORLD TO MAKE MUSICAL HISTORY.

CHANGE A FEW DETAILS AND THE REALITY OF LETTERS TO ABIGAIL IS NOT FAR REMOVED FROM THIS TALE.

SEVEN YEARS AGO, KELLI REDMOND WAS WORKING AT THE BACK ROOM, A SMALL MUSIC VENUE TUCKED AWAY IN THE BACK OF THE FLAT ROCK WINE SHOPPE. IT WAS OPEN MIC NIGHT AND JAMES HARRELL WAS THERE TO PARTAKE IN THE EVENING’S FESTIVITIES, UNBEKNOWNST TO THE FACT THAT THIS EVENING WAS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIS MUSICAL PATH. “I THOUGHT HE SOUNDED FANTASTIC” REDMOND SAYS, RECALLING HER FIRST IMPRESSION OF HARRELL. “I WAS ALREADY DOING THIS MUSIC THING IN MY LIVING ROOM WHERE A BUNCH OF US WOULD PLAY TOGETHER SO I INVITED HIM TO JOIN US.”

THE REST, AS THE CLICHÉ GOES, IS HISTORY. AS SOON AS THEY FIRST PLAYED TOGETHER THEY NOTICED HOW WELL THEIR VOICES COMPLEMENTED EACH OTHER “LIKE IT WAS MEANT TO BE” SHE SAYS WITH A TONE THAT STILL SOUNDS AS EXCITED AS SHE MUST HAVE BEEN WHEN THIS ALL FIRST HAPPENED.

FROM THIS CHANCE ENCOUNTER LETTERS TO ABIGAIL WAS BORN. THE DUO IS A MODERN DAY STRING BAND WITH A DISTINCTLY OLD TIME FEEL AND IT IS EASY TO SEE WHAT DREW THE TWO MUSICIANS TOGETHER. WHEN REDMOND AND HARRELL SING TOGETHER IN HARMONY IT REALLY DOES FEEL LIKE THE TWO WERE DESIGNED WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF BEING BAND MATES. WHETHER IT IS A HEARTFELT LOVE SONG LIKE “ANGEL IN ORDINARY SHOES” OR AN UPBEAT AND CATCHY BREAK-UP SONG LIKE “LEAVE THE LEAVIN’” THE DUO SOUNDS LIKE MASTERS OF THEIR GENRE, BOTH MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY.

IN REALITY, LETTERS TO ABIGAIL IS STILL IN THE EARLY STAGES OF WHAT PROMISES TO BE A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL JOURNEY. THEY RECORDED THEIR FIRST ALBUM “SAY ANYTHING” IN 2013 WHICH MADE WNCW’S LIST OF TOP 100 RELEASES OF THE YEAR. REDMOND ADMITS, THOUGH, THAT THE ALBUM WAS HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY WHAT EACH OF THEM HAD BEEN DOING BEFORE THEY TEAMED UP. IT WAS A COMING TOGETHER OF “WHAT HE WROTE AND WHAT I WROTE” THAT THEY HAD POLISHED AND PRESENTED AS A DUO, AS OPPOSED TO A COMPLETELY JOINT EFFORT BY THE BAND.

ALL OF THAT CHANGED WHEN THEY RECORDED THEIR SOON-TO-BE RELEASED SELF-TITLED FOLLOW UP ALBUM. REDMOND PROMISES A MORE ECLECTIC ALBUM THAT REPRESENTS THE DUO’S WORK WRITING THEIR MUSIC AS A TEAM. “IT’S A LITTLE BIT OF A MOSH PIT” IN TERMS OF STYLE SHE PROMISES WITH A LAUGH. AS AN EXAMPLE SHE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS THE INCLUSION OF A MURDER BALLAD, A BLUES TUNE, HEARTFELT LOVE SONGS, UPLIFTING TRACKS, AND EVEN A “SLOW, RAINY DAY KIND OF TUNE” COMING IN THE FORM OF “TAKE ME AWAY,” ORIGINALLY MADE POPULAR BY HAYES CARLL. THE RESULT IS AN ALBUM TRULY REPRESENTATIVE OF LETTERS TO ABIGAIL’S TALENT AND, SPECIFICALLY, THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCES, OF WHICH THEY PERFORM WELL OVER 100 TIMES A YEAR.
(WRITTEN BY BRETT BAREST)

https://letterstoabigail.net/home

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Join Me & Dave down in Biltmore Village at Casablanca Cigar Bar

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Amazingly beautiful mandolin playing

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If you had to stay in on new years eve come on out to our first dance party of 2019. Warm up at the Cork and Keg.

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Somewhat Petty: A Tom Petty Tribute Band at The Grey Eagle

Somewhat Petty is a new Asheville-based tribute band playing the best of rock icon Tom Petty, and, of course, the Heartbreakers, with some Traveling Wilburys thrown in for good measure. Somewhat Petty is comprised of 6 local musicians, all with one common goal: playing great rock music everyone loves – 40 years of Tom Petty & company. They don’t look like them, they just sound like them. Come out, drink a few, and sing along!

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Coming down to the mountains of NC from Connecticut for a Fiddler’s Convention, The Skipping Stones are stopping by Triskelion to play a set along the way. They are named after a Murky Waters song and play blues and old timey music from the 1920s-1930s.

Come on out and welcome them to the Carolinas!

https://www.facebook.com/TheSkippingStonesmusic/

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Come one come all to 185 King St! Unpaid Bill and the Bad Czechs will be performing an exciting mix of blues, swing, ragtime, and hocum. A good time will be had by all!
You’ll be shocked! You’ll be amazed! You’ll be tittillated!

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$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show

“A 27-year-old singer-songwriter from Galax, Va., Dori Freeman values her lifelong exposure to living musical traditions, but doesn’t allow her reverence to overshadow her gift for distilling Appalachian melancholy into delicate pop ruminations.”

Dori Freeman is a singer and songwriter from southwestern Virginia. Her voice is distinct and versatile, slipping easily from Country to folk to gospel. Her songwriting is lyrically honest and frank bolstered by delicate and weaving melodies. She comes from a family of musicians and artists and childhood beginnings in traditional and old-time music. Mixing her roots in the traditional with her own pop-tinged songwriting she is creating a musical mark all her own.

Main Stage Seated :: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

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Ashley Heath is an Americana Musician hailing from Asheville, NC who fronts band Ashley Heath and Her Heathens. Voted #1 Acoustic / Folk Artist and #2 Songwriter of WNC by Mountain Xpress readers as well as winning the Band Competition at Merlefest’ 2018, Heath has set on a mission to connect with as many people as possibly through song. Heath’s vocals have been described as strong and velvety with bluesy tones, and a little twang of country add the unique and authentic twist to her sound. Heath released her first album “A Different Stream” in May 2016 and released Sophomore album “Where Hope Never Dies”with band AH&HH in April 2018. Heath has been touring regionally and has even step foot out on her first National Tour in November 2018 playing venues from Asheville, NC to Los Angeles, CA.
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2018 Merlefest Band Competition Winner
2017 #1 Acoustic / Folk artist of WNC
2017 #2 Songwriter of WNC
2017 “Regional Artist of the Year” by The Greenville Journal

$5 Entry Fee, 9 PM
One World Brewing West:
520 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC

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A full evening of psychedelia & drip noise with the Kavalactones in their natural environment, The Kava Bar! Danielle Sperandeo’s work will be up for the next few weeks, so come check her work out while you can!

Follow Danielle’s work at @daniellesperandeoart on Instagram, and at daniellesperandeo.com for more information!

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Three best disco bands of the Asheville disco world will be playing the best disco ever….

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Genre: Electronic
Tickets: $15
Show: 9:00pm – 2:00am
Ages: 21+

Chris Fortier

There are few individuals within the underground dance music industry able to match Chris Fortier for both influence and achievement over the last two decades. With a mandate predicated upon the deceptively simple notion of “constant musical evolution”, the founder and owner of the globally renowned Fade Records, is not constrained by boundaries, reflected in both the music he plays and creates.

An extensive list of achievements is testament to such elevated ideals, perhaps best showcased by the iconic 2005 “Balance 007” compilation; a groundbreaking CD at the vanguard of a fresh, innovative and underground sound movement, that history would later record as an aural blueprint for the worldwide dance music explosion that followed in the subsequent decade and beyond. A further eight commercially released mix albums would also contain the Chris Fortier DNA.

As a production artist, Fortier’s portfolio of skills have been crafted and honed through an intimate 20-year knowledge of clubs across the globe’s dance-floor capitals – from Tokyo, Melbourne, Mexico City to Budapest and Buenos Aires to residencies at the legendary AAHZ in Orlando in the early 90’s through to New York’s Twilo and London’s The Cross. Always in demand and prolific in output, a continually rising 400 plus Beatport production credits tell only half of an impressive story. Fortier’s remix of Delerium’s “Silence”, was the first and original remix and sold in excess of one million copies worldwide; while work for John Digweed’s Bedrock imprint further cemented an ever-growing reputation alongside the full-length album, “As Long As The Moment Exists” and its follow-up remix album on behemoth Australian imprint, EQ.

Never one to rest on his proverbial laurels, Chris’ productions have seen him take on the mantle of highly regarded modern producer with releases spanning the underground sound including most recently on Bedrock, Selador, Balance, Mooseeka, Tulipa, Maya, Manual, Ground Factory, Maktub, Mindwarp and his own imprint Fade. His remixes and collaborations since 2009 tell their own tale, as Chris remains as integral, relevant and at the leading edge in the Underground as ever. With an innate and immaculate sense of what makes the industry tick, built upon longstanding personal experience, Fortier’s musical evolution shows no sign of extinction.

https://www.facebook.com/events/283901808976657/

Genre: Soul Rock
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

10 PM
Heirlum

Roots Rock

11 PM
Daniel Earle and the Holy Ruckus

Psychedelic Soul Rock with a dash of Hip Hop from Asheville, NC.

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A night of dark seduction, decadence & dancing. We’ll be spinning our unususal mix of industrial, deathrock , EBM, darkwave, new wave, and more!

Saturday, January 5, 10pm-2am
DJ Nareau, w/ special guest DJ Vitriol!
The Underground (Back of O’Henry’s) in Asheville, NC
Door $5, 21+ / $8, 18+

https://www.facebook.com/events/322460998348960/

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.”

It is not too late to join our half marathon training group! See more info below on how to sign up.

This Sunday the half marathon training group will meet at Bent Creek Hard Times Trailhead for a long run. We meet at 8:30am sharp… so arrive early if possible so that people on a time schedule can meet their following commitments. We’ll have all level of pace groups, so don’t worry what speed you run…Danny with Chi Running guarantees that you won’t be running alone.

If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/

Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Asheville and Danny Dreyer with ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.

Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1

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The Asheville Marathon Training will begin on Sunday, October 28th! It isn’t too late to join in on the training group and program.

We will also have a kick-off party at Fleet Feet Asheville on Thursday, October 25th at 6pm if you would like to get more information on the marathon and the half marathon training programs. https://www.facebook.com/events/158349081761555/

Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Sports Asheville and ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.

Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1

If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/

Fleet Feet Asheville ChiRunning/ChiWalking Chi Running

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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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Green Tea Class and Tasting

In this class, we will taste and discuss Green Tea.

We will compare the two main styles of production: steaming and pan frying. These methods prevent the young leaves from oxidizing, creating the fresh grassy and savory flavors associated with Green Tea.

We will discuss the Japanese Tea Ceremony and Matcha, learning how to prepare a traditional Matcha Bowl.

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This Workshop is designed to provide you with everything you need to ACTUALLY reach your health and fitness goals in 2019.

Start your New Years resolutions and Goals with:
1) Clear plan
2) Accountability &
3) Actionable steps.

What to expect:
*Set a Vision & Goals for your IDEAL health & fitness life.
*Mantras -create and learn how powerful these are to keep you on moving forward.
*Find & Establish Exercise you Enjoy -learn about where to workout, what to do if you travel to need to workout at home, and more.
*Break down Barriers to Exercising (time, money, work, family)
*Learn how to Exercise Consistently -Scheduling tools, sweat dates, events, and more.
*Uplift your Environment -learn what you can do to create an environment that supports your goals & how powerful this is.
*Diet/Nutrition -Find what works for you, create a plan, learn tools and tips
*CONNECT with other like-minded, goal driven, strong women!! Seriously, if all you get out of this is making more friends, sharing and connecting, and having a couple more people to support you #winning
*Resources, resources, resources!! I want you to walk away with having everything you need or a plan to get it!

Learn more and stay tuned at www.sweattribes.com/workshop and on social media.

***This is limited to 40 bad-ass women who are ready for change and are ready to commit to the journey. Dudes -I love you too, and if you are interested in attending I am taking requests for a Co-ed Workshop. You can email me at [email protected] and let me know your interested!

**If anyone has ANY questions email me, DM me, or call me;)

Commit to your goals and health here:
www.shopsweattribes.com to register!

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On January 5 and 6 Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will adjust admission prices based on the needs of visitors as part of the museum’s 8th annual “Pay What You Can” Weekend. Instead of the standard admission and parking fees, guests are encouraged to pay any amount of money they can afford.

The standard museum admission rate is $24 for adults and parking is $5. During the “Pay What You Can” Weekend, visitors can pay whatever they feel comfortable paying for both admission and parking. Every ticket will include all three historic vessels, the Medal of Honor Museum and the Vietnam Experience Exhibit. As always, those who are active duty military in uniform and children under six are free.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is an agency of the state of South Carolina but does not receive appropriated funding. It is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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In this day-long workshop, Sarah Simpson (MFA, MA, LPCA, RYT-200) will use the Journal Ladder to help participants deepen self-knowledge and social connection. The Journal Ladder consists of 14 writing exercises that progress from structured, time-limited, and informational to more insightful and intuitive.

To compensate for all the sitting, an hour of slow, mindful yoga will take place before lunch. (Lunch not provided.) No previous journaling or yoga experience required.

The cost is $60. Payment is required in full when registering. Please register by December 20, 2018, by emailing [email protected]. Or submit this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NbsTeGOU62KIc-ojDCNZthlJYvAs2vZXvS9b-t2QIGM

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Join Talen Lane and Kelly Holdbrooks for Choose Your Path | A Day Retreat. Take the opportunity to step away from the business of life and hone in on what it is you want. This retreat will give you the chance to determine your 2019 roadmap and leave with spoken and visual references of your goals and intentions.

ALL PEOPLE WELCOME
Sunday January 6th, 10am-2pm, Asheville, NC
$125 Investment Includes:

MOVEMENT
11:11 The Practice, 1 Hour Power Flow Yoga (1st Class in North Carolina)

MEDITATION
Intention Setting Meditation

VISION
“How to Tap Into Your Intuitions” | A Discussion
Vision Board creation and supplies
Journaling

NOURISHMENT
Nutritious Snacks and Lunch

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=36&sVT=3041&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000035&date=01/06/19

Talen Lane is an E-RYT 200 Hour Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer. With over 300 teaching hours and numerous certifications, Talen enjoys leading every level of student through invigorating practices that leaves everyone feeling proud of their accomplishments.

Kelly Holdbrooks is the Executive Director of the Southern Highland Reserve and RYT 200 Hour Yoga Instructor. Kelly has over 10 years experience connecting people to nature. She is best known for her quickness to play and the ability to laser focus and problem solve. Known for years as ‘Coach’ in AVL, she enjoys working with others and achieving goals.

➳ Bring your Yoga mat or we have mats available for your use!

✨ Primal Studios is a 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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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.

We are honored to share our passion for our Beloved Black Bears in our exhibit at the “FW Gallery” in Woolworth Walk – downtown Asheville. We are grateful to have been chosen to be their Featured Artists. We want to also thank the many lovely people who work at Woolworth Walk and have supported and assisted us with the exhibit.

The FW Gallery exhibit will end Tuesday, January 29th at 6pm. Our permanent artist booth #229 downstairs “Beloved Black Bear” has over 50 black bear canvases 11×14 at $75 each. We hope you will stop by to visit.

We are happy to say that many black bear canvases have been sold and are now adorning many homes. Our wish is for all of us to share our compassion for the black bear with our friends, family, and neighbors and create connections with the bears giving them a voice.

Love, April Johnson & Jeff Miller

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As Virginia Woolf said, “one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Food and water are essential for survival, but mankind’s relationship to food has transformed over time from one of sustenance to one laden with personal and cultural significance.

A Matter of Taste explores depictions of food and drink in art and reveals how images of fruits and vegetables can function as complex metaphors for excess, status, memory, and politics. Drawn from southern museums and private collections, this exhibition showcases over 35 paintings, decorative arts, and works on paper by artists such as Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Claes Oldenburg.

This show spans 400 years and multiple continents, revealing the evolving role of food and drink in various media and cultural contexts. While depictions of fruit and vegetables appeared in ancient times, still life painting as an independent genre dates to 16th-century Holland.

In 19th-century America, still life paintings remained popular but evolved in terms of subject matter, media, and message. Painters such as Thomas Wightman, George Forster, and De Scott Evans embraced Dutch still lifes and used food as commentary on the current political climate and the transient state of the human condition.

Illustrated newspapers led to an increase of cartoons by artists such as Winslow Homer and William Hogarth, who utilized food and drink as social satire. The 20th-century modern art movement further changed the perception of food. The culture of mass production enabled Pop artists to elevate seemingly mundane foodstuffs to high art. Yet, other contemporary artists explored the symbolic and nostalgic role of food seen in works by Tim Tate, Linda Armstrong, and Laquita Thomson.

Visitors will also experience an elaborately set dining table fit for a sumptuous feast. Dining became its own art form over time and communicated one’s social standing and wealth. Each of the table’s six place settings represent a different culture and offer a glimpse into global dining customs. Selective drinkware will accompany this section revealing how tea sets and even punch bowls reflected an owner’s prestige.

Kakizome (in Japanese “first writing”) is a traditional Japanese calligraphy written at the beginning of the year.

Karuta Card matching game in Hiragana (Japanese ABC)

All materials are prepared. Please ask staff if you would like to try.

For Kakizome, if you would like to place your Kakizome to frame, our neighbor “BLACKBIRD FRAME & ART” gives you special discount as a new year gift “Otoshidama” ? Please ask staff more detail.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2246549488758358/

All cultures used smoke in ritual and medicine. Today there are many hard conversations about the sustainable use of White Sage specifically and other threatened sacred plants used by indigenous peoples in North America. There are plants that people of non-indigenous ancestry can happily use for the purpose that White Sage has come to occupy and also to combat the destruction of sacred plant populations and the continuous disregard for the needs of indigenous peoples and their cultural and religious life.

We’ll meet a plethora of plants used for their sacred smoke from many countries that grow abundantly around us. Please join me for this complex and important conversation and learning opportunity. A booklet on the plants will be available for purchase in paper or download.

5- 20$ Sliding scale.

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