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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Free class
W/ Kyle Chapin
Thursday 11/8 @ 10-11am!
Class info:
These ancient practices are designed to strengthen the body, open the mind and awaken the spirit by fortifying and improving the flow of Qi by slow, intentional movements that engage Qi mechanisms of the body. The purpose of the highest levels of practicing Tai Chi & Qi Gong is to develop conscious awareness of the primordial spirit, a difficult task that requires one to recognize and accept the artificial and fleeting nature of the ego. Each class will practice unique forms that help balance the spirit, mind and body that are influenced by nature, society and life style.
“Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an art that pleases the spirit, slows the aging process and prolongs life.”
Scholar Fu Yi (2000 years ago).
Regular classes will resume the following week (11/15)
Thursdays in November and December
10-11am
$5-20 sliding scale (pick what you pay) per class. Sign up available via Mindbody online.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2215800085363300/
FreeBody Therapeutics
5 week series with Cat Matlock
Thursdays October 18-November 15th, 10am-11:15
Cost: $75
In this five week series, Cat will guide you through simple strengthening practices, then some ball/foam rolling work and stretching to restore balance to your tissues. Each week we will focus on a different area of the body. This series is a perfect way to tune up your whole self!
https://www.facebook.com/events/288288195336640/
Homeschool Discount Days:
Thursday, Nov 15, 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/2022974667958927/
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.
Join us for our next session of LIFE@Western Carolina. Chris Cooper has been invited to speak on the topic of “Mid-Term Elections”.
This presentation will be held on the 3rd floor of the WCU campus building at Biltmore Park.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2031797730185696/
Registration form listed on website. Contact venue for more information.
http://www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/groups/home-school-discount-days
Bring your Homeschool Friends and Family to the Adventure Center of Asheville
Homeschool Discount Days:
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Friday, Aug 24, 2018
Thursday, Nov 15, 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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1913945908694409/
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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/316661532481360/?event_time_id=316661599148020
*Dates are subject to change, due to weather. Please contact your FSA to confirm.
Head Start Parents! Join us for our Parent Meetings, where we will discuss the following topics:
10/30/18 – Transition and School Readiness/Open House; Election of Center Committee/Policy Council Representatives
11/15/18 – Your Family’s Well-Being; Child Growth & Development; Focus on Goal-Setting & Building Resilience
1/10/19 – Healthy Families, Safety & Injury Prevention; Transition to Kindergarten (City Schools)
https://www.facebook.com/events/272487783608814/?event_time_id=272487800275479
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 15 — Third Thursdays, 10:30am
Meet at Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, Asheville 28803)
https://www.facebook.com/events/510823122659722/
Thursdays 11am-1:30pm
October 18- December 13
No class November 22
Tile murals can beautifully enhance your kitchen, bathroom, or outside sidewalks and paths. Students will design their own ceramic tiles using the slab roller and press molds, then incorporate ideas and imagery through carving, sgraffito, Mishima, and ceramic decals. Underglazes, glazes, and firing will be covered. Finally, we will learn how to install these finished pieces indoor or outdoor.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $310 + $50 Lab Fee
Dine out to support HFE!
On Thursday, 11/15 have a yummy lunch or dinner at Urban Burrito and enjoy delicious desserts from The Hop Ice Cream Cafe! In return, these wonderful community partners will donate 15% of sales to our school!
Every cent that is raised for HFE goes right back to HFE! Through initiatives that support our teachers and promote our classrooms and to enhance our students’ public school experience.
Thank you IDES for supporting HFE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2258745137687031/
Bring in 2 non-perishable food items to Chick-Fil-A Merrimon Avenue from 11AM-9PM and receive a FREE Original Chick-Fil-A Sandwich or 4 count kids nugget meal. One per person!
https://www.facebook.com/events/289340691915707/
**SOLD OUT** National Philanthropy Day is a special day to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those active in the philanthropic community – make to our lives, communities and world. Each November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Western North Carolina Chapter celebrates the importance of philanthropy and recognizes those who are doing extraordinary work in our community. More NPD News from AFP International
https://www.facebook.com/events/268695237082039/
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.
Join the WCU community for the annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 12PM to 7PM and enjoy shopping, free snacks, and holiday cheer!
This event features high-quality, handmade gifts created by students, staff, and alumni. Items for sale include artwork, ceramics, sculpture, wearable accessories, and a variety of other handmade craft items. Get an early start on holiday shopping by supporting local artists. This event is presented by the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center and is located throughout the Bardo Arts Center lobby and Star Atrium. There is no entry fee to the event, however if you would like to buy handmade items on site, artists appreciate payments made by cash or check. Please note that a portion of the sales generated goes to support programming at the WCU Fine Art Museum.
https://www.facebook.com/events/249375025736623/
Having trouble balancing work, life, family and fun? You’re not alone. Creating balance and alignment in this busy world is an ongoing challenge that can feel like a moving target. In this workshop, we will explore what balance vs. alignment means to us individually and work with tools to help us create the clarity and empowerment needed to live happier and more fulfilled lives.
Join Rebecca Hilinski, life coach and Focal Point member, as she guides us toward a more balanced life just in time for the holiday season!
This event is $5 general admission, which includes bites and refreshments. Free for Focal Point members.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1161491750666696/
Operation POP is headed to Hendersonville, North Carolina!!! We will be out raising money for the Henderson County Sheriffs Department K9 Team.
Come out and join us. Shake hands with your local law enforcement and let them know you are proud to have them in your community.
ALSO, come and see the famous #popraptor and get your chance to win this AMAZING truck. For more info go to nynfun.com/popraptor. Remember….all proceeds raised go to help local law enforcement in your area! So come out and see us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1616856768420553/
This week’s passport beer is a special one! Brown Bear Nutella is making its appearance in our tasting rooms for the 2nd year in a row! Our traditional Brown Bear Brown Ale has been enhanced with cacao nibs and natural hazelnuts, complementing the beer’s underlying dark chocolate notes and transforming our Bear into a rich, decadent dessert beer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/538201663307780/
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.
https://www.facebook.com/events/289981921613353/
Come see what we have going on at the Haw Creek Commons on Nov. 15!
https://www.facebook.com/events/278711759517260/
Meet us! Also meet local farmers, food and cider makers, brewers , coffee roasters and more and have an opportunity to SAMPLE products!
https://www.facebook.com/events/335642960567328/
Meet local farmers, food and cider makers, brewers , coffee roasters and more and have an opportunity to SAMPLE products!
https://www.facebook.com/events/695990734098230/
This week’s passport beer is a special one! Brown Bear Nutella is making its appearance in our tasting rooms for the 2nd year in a row! Our traditional Brown Bear Brown Ale has been enhanced with cacao nibs and natural hazelnuts, complementing the beer’s underlying dark chocolate notes and transforming our Bear into a rich, decadent dessert beer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/186385028937348/
Help empower girls in our community! We will be donating 10% of proceeds to The Girl Up Club of AC Reynolds High School, a global leadership development initiative that positions girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality through UN Partnership.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1521524504615421/
5-weeks, October 18- November 15
Thursdays 4-6pm
Looking for a way to get creative and messy after school? Always wanted to play around on the potter’s wheel? Join Halima this fall and discover the FUNdamentals of throwing. In this class, students will learn to center clay on the wheel and the essential techniques used to craft cups, mugs, plates and bowls. Students will create and decorate their functional masterpieces and leave with a set of handmade pots to use at home!
Tuition: $225
Entering its 11th year, the Staff Senate Scholarship supports currently enrolled or accepted, incoming students who are children and relatives of staff members. The scholarship is awarded to two or three students each year and it is our hope to grow the scholarship fund to enable us to support more students.
Join us at Balsam Falls as we host a fundraiser event for the Staff Senate Scholarship on Thursday, November 15th from 4-12. If you want to make a difference, here’s your chance to make it count! See you there.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2059885690735540/
*All games girls start at 4:30 and boys after that around 5:30. The girls usually warm-up around
3:45. Try to get in 5th
quarter for girls before the girls game and after the girls game for the boys 5th quarter. This is only if the teams have enough players and both agree to it. Home games are
highlighted.
Locations:
Shining Rock=100 Park St.Canton,NC,28716
Asheville Trailblazers=Xcel Sportsplex, 37 Maxwell Dr, Hendersonville, NC
Veritas Christian=17 Cane Creek Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Mountain Community=Justice Academy 3971 Chimney Rock road, Edneyville, NC, 28721
Trinity Christian=299 deter street, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
New Dimensions=Morganton Recreation Department 300 Collett street, Morganton, NC, 28655
https://www.facebook.com/events/334219310673775/
This week’s passport beer is a special one! Brown Bear Nutella is making its appearance in our tasting rooms for the 2nd year in a row! Our traditional Brown Bear Brown Ale has been enhanced with cacao nibs and natural hazelnuts, complementing the beer’s underlying dark chocolate notes and transforming our Bear into a rich, decadent dessert beer.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1209439862541340/
Every piece of the Deli Llammma Food Truck was built by the owner, a couple of their amazing friends, a superhero dad, and a beautiful lady partner. Their goal is to outsource as many products as they can from our local network of growers, farmers, butchers, and bakers so that our community families can thrive. Taste the love Y’all! See more at:
https://www.delillammma.com
https://www.facebook.com/theDeliLlammma
https://www.facebook.com/events/544126706000410/
UPDATE : 11/15
ARTIST TALK CANCELED – Due to the weather, Michelle Erickson cannot make it safely to Asheville for her talk. Stay tuned for a rescheduling of this event.
OPENING RECEPTION is still happening! We’ll see you from 5-8pm.
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We are ending 2018 with 5 NEW exhibitions! Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, November 15th from 5-8pm. We will start the night with an artist talk from Michelle Erickson: “The Politics of Clay.”
Ceramics Invitational (main gallery)
This exhibition focuses on clay as both a functional and sculptural medium, with artworks that examine traditional methods and contemporary expression. ARTISTS Christina Brinkman, Pattie Chalmers, Josh Copus, David Eichelberger, Michael Kline, Eric Pardue, Don Penny, Rob Pulleyn, Jessica Putnam Phillips, Thomas Schmidt, Michael Sherrill, Kathy Triplett, Shalene Valenzuela, Kensuke Yamada
Lay It On: Impasto, Stacking and Layering (lower level gallery)
Paper, pencil, wax, canvas, paint, cement, glass. The artists in Lay It On go beyond the traditional application of their medium by applying layers to create depth and narrative. ARTISTS Junichiro Baba, Tamie Beldue, Mike Dowley, Charles Goolsby
John Cleaveland, Jr. – A History in Landscapes (showcase gallery)
John Cleaveland, Jr.’s recent oil paintings allow the viewer to experience a moment of retreat. Whether studying battlefields or historic places in the U.S. and France, he has a keen eye for the tranquil, the pastoral, and the profound.
Michelle Erickson: The Politics of Clay (small format gallery)
Michelle Erickson’s recent work combines historical methods with contemporary politics, redefining the function and aesthetic of clay, and activating it as catalyst for discussion. ARTIST TALK on Opening Night: Thursday, November 15 at 5 p.m.
From Sea to Shining Sea – The Decay of America (upper level galleries)
This exhibition, held in conjunction with photo+sphere, a city-wide exploration of photography and photo media, includes works from four photographers who capture varying aspects of the decay and destruction of the American landscape. ARTISTS Peter Essick, Carl Galie, Christine Hinz Lenzen, Sarah Stacke
(Special Reception: Sunday, November 11 at 3pm after film screening)
https://www.facebook.com/events/173495763515019/