Calendar of Events

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403940801941

A Veterans Town Hall Meeting has been scheduled for 5 p.m., March 7 in the lower level Atrium of the Medical Center located at 1100 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, to allow Veterans and their families a chance to present questions and concerns about their VA healthcare and services to Medical Center leadership.

The event is open to the public and will allow local Veterans the opportunity to provide direct feedback on how the Charles George VA Medical Center can improve their experience of care and create a healthcare environment most trusted by Veterans.

Elected officials, Veterans Service Officers, and other Veteran community stakeholders will be present.
The media are also invited to attend.

**Veterans who are not enrolled in VA health care can bring their military discharge paperwork (DD-214) and apply for enrollment during the event. Staff will be available to help in determining eligibility, filling out enrollment requests forms and scheduling appointments.

https://www.facebook.com/events/621590154969035/

Join the artists of ZaPow, Bob and Amy of Farm at Green Heron Pond, Linda Kane, John Fritchie and Mignon Durham
in eliminating $1.5 million of medical debt in Western North Carolina! Every dollar raised will abolish $100 of medical debt, which means that $15,000 raised will abolish $1.5 million of medical debt.

When you buy $2,500 worth of Medical Debt for only $25 at this fundraising event, ZaPow will give you one of the following Thank You gifts:

Hand Painted Heart Mug with the RIP medical Debt heartbeat line.
* A Printed ZaPow Mug
* An Art Grab Bag valued at over $70
* Did we mention that you are eliminating $2,500 worth of medical
debt for your neighbors with only $25?

All mugs will be filled with free local beer. :)
Which local beer TBD

For More Info or to make a donation:
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/account/705666-zapow

Q: Can I donate more than $25 and buy more than $2,500 worth of medical debt?

A: YES! The more you donate the more people we can help. If we pay off all of WNC’s medical debt we will start buying debt that belongs to veterans.

Q: How do I get my Awesome ZaPow Swag after I make my donation?

A: You come to our fundraiser event at ZaPow on Thursday, March 7th from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Q: I can not make it to that amazing fundraising event. Can I stop by some other time to get my cool swag?

A: YES! If you can’t make it to our awesome event, stop by zapow anytime during the duration of our fundraiser to pick up your thank you gift.

Q: I do not live in Asheville. Can you mail me my swag/thank you gift?

A: No. We can’t afford to pay for the shipping & packing for all of the swag and we feel weird charging for it. So, if you are out of town. We ask that you consider donating for that super warm fuzzy feeling of knowing that you are helping people being crushed by medical debt.

Q: I LOVE THAT ZAPOW IS DOING THIS! Can my brewery, business, bakery, store, etc. donate swag/thank you gifts to help lure more donations?

A: YES! We would love to expand our Thank You gift offerings. If you would like to donate swag for us to give away to donors, email [email protected]

Q: Who qualifies for debt forgiveness ?

A: We are working with RIP medical debt. RIP buys and forgives “portfolios” of medical debt from health care providers and from the secondary debt market, which allows them to forgive thousands of people’s debts at once. RIP is not yet able to handpick and forgive personal medical debt for individuals. They’re working on it.
When they purchase a portfolio of medical debt, they abolish debt for those who:
Earn less than 2x the federal poverty level (varies by state, family size).
Debts are 5 percent or more of annual income.
Facing insolvency — debts are greater than assets.

Q: Who is RIP Medical Debt?
A: RIP Medical Debt is a 501(c)(3) charity that has abolished $120 million in medical debt for about 60,000 Americans.
Those who benefit from their medical debt relief face no adverse consequences and will not be taxed on the gift.
RIP donations deliver “a lot of bang for the buck,” so $100 can forgive $10,000 in debt. Here is their website https://www.ripmedicaldebt.org/about/

https://www.facebook.com/events/218738879006154/

“Oyster, Oyster” is back at Legends. Join us every Thursday night at Legends on the Lake starting at 5:30pm. Fresh $.60 Oyster Raw Bar. And Chef features from the kitchen including:
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Oyster Scampi
For details, please call 828.694.3045.

https://www.facebook.com/events/379711562563277/?event_time_id=379711589229941

Ladies, please join us the first Thursday of every month** for great wine, great friends, and lots of fun!

**July’s event will not be held because of the 4th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2190909954570744/?event_time_id=2190909967904076

Ladies, please join us the first Thursday of every month** for great wine, great friends, and lots of fun!

**July’s event will not be held because of the 4th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2190909954570744/

Guest can sit any where in the arena, except marked off areas for players guest

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Wed, 6 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1611430169002640/

Whole Muscle Charcuterie & Cold Smoking

Participants will begin the process of a simple cured ham, and learn the technique required to finish the project at home.

We will cover fermentation and drying, and also place a special emphasis on cold smoking technique, including options for home-built DIY cold smokers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/365604587505321/

Come enjoy a concert from our Lower, Middle, and Upper School Chorus students!

https://www.facebook.com/events/519843718515236/

Transgender, cisgender, gender expansive–what’s it all mean? How can a school be welcoming for students of all genders? Join us for activities and discussion led by Allison Scott and Craig White of the Campaign for Southern Equality. FREE for anyone to attend with childcare provided to Claxton families only. Please RSVP to help us with numbers here.

https://www.facebook.com/events/946162752247026/

CDS LEARNS: Discussions on Education and Parenting featuring The Parents We Mean To Be by Richard Weissbourd

Join Kim Broshar, Lower School Principal at Carolina Day School (CDS), Peter Sullivan, CDS Lower School Assistant Principal, and Barb King, CDS Lower School Counselor for a discussion of the book, The Parents We Mean To Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children’s Moral and Emotional Development, by Richard Weissbourd.

Weissbourd argues incisively that parents–not peers or television–are the primary shapers of their children’s moral lives. Weissbourd’s ultimately compassionate message is that the intense, crisis-filled, and profoundly joyous process of raising a child can be a powerful force for parents’ moral development. Weissbourd is a child and family psychologist on the faculty of Harvard’s School of Education and Kennedy School of Government.

Get 10% off the featured book at Malaprop’s all the way up to the event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/236252110654147/

A very merry unbirthday to you! Yes, you! Come one, come all to our first Mad Tea Party! Paint whimsical teacups and teapots while you munch on finger foods and sip from a variety of delicious teas. So grab Alice, the Mad Hatter, and your favorite Caterpillar, and head down the rabbit hole to Fired Up on March 7th!
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Tickets include admission, pottery, and refreshments.
Sign up through the ticket link on this event page! Facebook RSVP will not ensure your spot! Reservations required to ensure space and adequate supplies.
If you have any questions message or call: (828) 253-8181
*
For a 100% refund, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Cancelations made within 48 hours of event will be given store credit. If you do not attend the event and do not give notice, no refund or store credit will be issued.

https://www.facebook.com/events/822238841464129/

**Event has been canceled**
Thanks for interest in this event! Ticket purchases will be refunded. We hope to reschedule later this year.

Enjoy an intimate evening of mingling, learning, and wine tasting during an exclusive meet and greet with Sharon Fenchak, head Winemaker of Biltmore Estate wines!

Sharon brings together the art and science of winemaking while developing an outstanding portfolio of award-winning wines. Her high-quality wines are true to varietal character as well as food-friendly.

We’ll explore four wines from Biltmore’s flagship North Carolina and top tier California selections while noshing on Rustic Grape’s artisan local cheese & charcuterie boards and a sweet bite. Limited tickets available.

More about Sharon Fenchak:

https://www.biltmore.com/wine/wine-story/winemakers

https://www.facebook.com/events/872247576469274/

As part of March’s National Nutrition Month, Bounty & Soul is partnering with BAD Craft to kick of a month of Nutritional Awareness and Education.

BAD Craft will be donating 10% of sales from the Pint of the Week for the entire month and be sure to check out art displayed by Rooted in Health volunteer Autumn Raines Art.

Thursday night, March 7th, we will be sampling savory and sweet recipes and sharing information about how to get involved with Bounty & Soul this month and beyond.

https://www.facebook.com/events/266825764267662/

Have you ever wanted to do a paddle overnighter? Do you want to get a taste of a river expedition? Learn the secrets behind using the FB Paddle Trail.

Here’s a sneak peak:
Secret #1: Your canoe or kayak is doing most of the heavy lifting. So, bring whatever you want! You’re not backpacking, so if you want your dog to have a costume box and it fits in your boat, bring it.

Headwaters Outfitters, the French Broad Riverkeeper, and MountainTrue are hosting another session on how to use the FB Paddle Trail. Whether you’re looking to do one night or 14, we’ll tell you how. Get all your questions answered – from what gear to bring, to how to reserve campsites, and where to stock up on beer. There will even be a raffle to win a free camping weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/403700243734246/

It’s the most anticipated evening of entrepreneurship in all of Asheville – the Hatch Pitch Party!

Presented in partnership with Venture Asheville – You can have a big idea or run a big business – you are welcome to pitch!

This month’s pitch party will take place on Thursday, February 7th at 6pm, in the Anthroware lounge at Hatch AVL.

If you haven’t been to one of these yet, you should be kicking yourself! You are missing out! Here’s the description:

Open-Mic Night for Entrepreneurs
One of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop is their pitch. While there are several kinds of pitches, this event is an open event for anyone to give a 1-minute pitch. Just you, no slides. Let’s see you communicate your big idea! As an added benefit, pitchers will receive feedback from their peers.

As a super bonus, best pitch as voted on by the audience will win a guaranteed spot at an upcoming 1 Million Cups Asheville. Synergy, yo!

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to pitch, as opportunities to validate your ideas to an unbiased audience are rare!

https://www.facebook.com/events/292016538380684/?event_time_id=292016541714017

It’s the most anticipated evening of entrepreneurship in all of Asheville – the Hatch Pitch Party!

Presented in partnership with Venture Asheville – You can have a big idea or run a big business – you are welcome to pitch!

This month’s pitch party will take place on Thursday, February 7th at 6pm, in the Anthroware lounge at Hatch AVL.

If you haven’t been to one of these yet, you should be kicking yourself! You are missing out! Here’s the description:

Open-Mic Night for Entrepreneurs
One of the most important skills an entrepreneur needs to develop is their pitch. While there are several kinds of pitches, this event is an open event for anyone to give a 1-minute pitch. Just you, no slides. Let’s see you communicate your big idea! As an added benefit, pitchers will receive feedback from their peers.

As a super bonus, best pitch as voted on by the audience will win a guaranteed spot at an upcoming 1 Million Cups Asheville. Synergy, yo!

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to pitch, as opportunities to validate your ideas to an unbiased audience are rare!

https://www.facebook.com/events/292016538380684/

The Asheville Marathon and Half Training Group will have weekly technique and Hill Training on Thursday evenings at 6pm at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Parking Lot – OLLI – UNCA.

Each workout will last one hour. During these workout sessions we will be doing some hill interval training (everyone’s favorite) to improve your hill technique as well as your conditioning.

If you haven’t already registered for the marathon or half marathon training group, you can sign up online and attend these technique and hill trainings and our weekeng long runs. Find out more here –> http://ashevillemarathon.com/community/training/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2133268403589289/?event_time_id=2133268416922621

Patrick Dodd, a fan-favorite contestant from The Voice, will be joining us every Thursday to rock out with his band and the occasional special guest. Swing on by the Tasting Room for some southern-styled rock and jam influenced tunes, $3 pints of Highland Pilsner, and a limited small batch brew that we like to call For the Love of Dodd!

About Patrick Dodd

After years of honing his chops on Beale Street in Memphis, TN, Native Memphian, Patrick Dodd was recently thrust into the national spotlight as a contestant on NBC’s The Voice. Viewers loved his signature rasping growl that echoes with soul and heartfelt rocking rhythm that Dodd displayed on stage for a worldwide audience to hear! Viewers cried “Foul” when Dodd was eliminated from the show and demanded that he get on the road and tour.

Patrick and his band have been influenced by such gifted players as Gregg Allman, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, Gov’t Mule and Derek Trucks along with soul icons like Steve Wonder and Ray Charles. The group gets every room moving, from the first note to the final guitar flourishes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2288090488099272/?event_time_id=2288090521432602

Join us for trivia every Thursday at 6. Check each date for our new theme!

Think you know your stuff? We’ll call your bluff!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1231329450367252/?event_time_id=1231329480367249

These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!

Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!

Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734260360124

ATTENTION LADIES!
LEARNING SESSIONS at Ladies Workout Asheville & LivPulse Asheville! Are you just starting your Fitness Journey? Join Our 21-Day Cardio Building with Spinning, Mat Science Deep Fiber Core Activation, and finally use TRX For Total Body Strength! Learn each basic movement and build smart! We want you to form a healthy habit and REALLY learn! Starts Feb 26th! 2 lessons per week for 3 weeks ONLY $65.00!

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 hour sessions 6:15pm-7:15pm

Use Heart Rate Training and Learn Movements to Activate your Core! PERFECT COMBO! Open to the public. Spaces Limited. Any questions call 828-298-4667. Hurry $65 now.

Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg3kobka335e1dec&oseq=&c=&ch=

✅Learn how to Activate your Deep Core Muscles because this is “the POWERHOUSE” for all basic body movements.
✅Train from within, learn.
✅Learn Cardio Building with Heart Rate Monitors. Don’t Over-train or Under-Train. Know.
✅Learn how to Train for Cardio Strength, Cardio Endurance, and quicker recovery.

Learn Ladies. Build Cardio and Core! Great for beginners!

Learn more here: https://www.ladiesworkoutasheville.com/

Beginning Stained Glass: Foil Method!
Four-week series at MACA ?

Instructor: Catherine Bruggeman
Course Questions: 910.915.9104
Registration 828.652.8610 or at mcdowellarts.org
Location: MACA 50 S Main st. Marion, NC
Times: Thursdays in March | March 7, 14, 21, & 28 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $135.00

This is a 4-week beginner’s course in handcrafting stained glass
panels. Sessions will meet from 6:30-8:30 pm on Thursdays, March
7, 14, 21, and 28th

Students will get an overview of the history, design, methods and techniques used in designing and creating stained glass windows. Students will complete a 14×14 inch quilt block pattern and use their choice of colors. Background color will be Single Glue Chip Clear to make your design POP! Students learn by hands on application as they are instructed on a step by step approach to; selecting glass color and texture, preparing the pattern, “cutting” (scoring) glass, foiling, staging and soldering, and finally, cleaning, finishing, framing and displaying the panel.

Syllabus

Week 1 History, Construction Methods, Pattern Selection, Glass Selection, and pattern Prep., Number and Cut.
-Complete all steps to begin “cutting” next week. Students can complete their pattern prep at home if time does not allow.

Week 2 We Score! (“cut” practice glass)
Use of Pliers, Breaking techniques, Pattern Placement, Number, “Cut” and clean all pieces. Discuss Foil method, types of foil.
-All pieces must be “cut” during session. Careful with drinks- glass
flies!

Week 3 Foil all pieces and “map” Placement, accurately fit.
-Complete all foiling and placement-ready to solder. Homework, can complete foiling at home if necessary.

Week 4 Solder! Flux, Tack and bead panel, flip, repeat! Add hanging Hardware, Clean and patina (Optional), Show off!!! Picture Time.
-No snacks tonight! You may transfer some chemicals with your hands. You will be framing the project with wood (optional).

Supplied by Instructor for use during the class.
1. Pattern, Choice of Glass, Pattern Scissors (if necessary), Paper and sharpies, Glass cutters and oil, paper
towels and cloths, Breaking and Grozing Pliers, Running Pliers, Adhesive backed Copper Foil,
Burnishing tool, Project “board”, Flux and Flux Brush, Solder and soldering Iron, Whiting (cleaning
material for class) and brushes, Patina (optional), Hang rings or Wood frame.
2. Safety Goggles, BANDAIDES! Yup- you will need them at least once during the 4 sessions? Aprons.
3. Weekly Handouts with tips and tricks.
4. FABULOUS instruction and Fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2361904214039437/?event_time_id=2361904220706103

Zev Friedman, Creative Director for Co-operate WNC will discuss his innovative strategy for a collaborative approach to climate adaptation in his talk titled, “Hope Through Deep Collaboration: Mutual Aid, Regional Scale Permaculture, and ‘Co-operate WNC.’” In this talk, Zev will outline his strategy for building regional scale permaculture and community support systems. The talk is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at the ticket link if you would like to join us for this event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/598617750603178/

Irish Session at Triskelion!
( Every first and third Thursday of the month)

A session is a community celebration of traditional Celtic Music and an exploration of a vast, colorful, musical world that originates from Ireland, Scotland and the other Celtic nations.

The tunes start at 6:30 and the final set will finish by 8:30; every first and third Thursday of the month.

All skill levels are welcome, beginners are invited and it is free to the public. We will mainly be playing dance tunes from the Irish music tradition, but certainly not strictly!

If you are interested in playing traditional Celtic music, please come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/137638900463983/?event_time_id=137638917130648

$1 off flagships!

It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259679444917

Join us every Thursday night at 6:30 for the finest trivia in Asheville! Complete with fantastic beer and awesome prizes courtesy of Catawba Brewing Co.
Find out more info @ https://www.facebook.com/trivianightatcatawbabiltmore/

https://www.facebook.com/events/359055401343268/?event_time_id=359055434676598

Main St. NoTones – Acoustic jam session at the Hub. The NoTones welcome all singers & musicians. First & Third Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm – whenever.

https://www.facebook.com/events/244654603082232/?event_time_id=244654616415564

Join Sanctuary Brewing Company and Ben Phan, Guitarist and Songwriter on Thursday March 7th, 2019 for an evening of incredible music by an even more incredible person!

A year of jazz conservatory at Virginia Commonwealth University left Ben Phan rebellious: uninspired by the environment and fed-up with the structure, he knew he didn’t want to be an academic musician.

So Phan began his professional career as a founding member of the Richmond Afrobeat Movement, a blend of jazz, funk and African dance music which earned significant attention in the South, including a TV appearance and other media features.

A stint as Musical Director for Free Run Wine Merchants gave Phan a chance to develop his professional skills, setting up musical events for the company, which included solo jazz gigs as well as band arrangements.

Phan then joined a bluegrass and folk band, the Rusty Strings, and discovered the joy in sitting on a porch and singing together with others, simply for the love of music.

In 2014, Phan decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and his life changed forever. Along with everything else he needed, he carried a mini-guitar on his back and became known by the name “Shredder” because of how he “shredded the guitar” when he played. Five months of travel on foot, 2,668 miles from the Mexican border all the way into Canada, playing for himself and the people he met, transformed his relationship with music. He began writing songs, drawn from his experiences on the trail as well as his past struggles with depression, addiction, loss and love. The music offered hope and solace, to him and to his audiences.

The time on the Pacific Crest Trail renewed Phan’s passion for music. With a prolific body of original work, he returned to Asheville to record his first solo EP, “Hold On, Let Go.” He assembled a band, made up of some of the best musicians in Asheville: besides liking his music, they appreciate the dedication and professionalism Phan brings to his work. The band released it’s debut album, “Dreams in Modern Folk”, to a sold out crowd at the Altamont Theatre, one of Asheville’s finest listening rooms. The band continued to perform successful shows over the following year, refining their high energy sound which combines fiery improvisation with rich composition. This led to a successful kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, “Fear is the Teacher”, which the band is currently recording with Grammy winning producer Matt Williams. Phan continues to perform with the band, as a solo artist, and in collaborations with other musicians; he has also built a successful guitar teaching practice, which he finds a great source of inspiration.

Phan is a prolific poet, songwriter, and guitarist, with the soul of an improviser. He crafts his songs to give room for improvisation, presence, and self-expression in the moment. He believes that the best live music is when everyone playing is co-creating – which means that every one of his concerts offers audiences a different sound and a unique experience.

https://www.benphanmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/597596857346159/

Do you love Led Zeppelin, Queen, maybe The Beatles? How about Pink Floyd, AC/DC, and Journey? If you love those bands and others come on out and jam to some classic rock music and drink some delicious brews! Lagunitas Brewing Co will be here sampling brews and providing awesome prizes! Cheers everyone and Rock On!

https://www.facebook.com/events/634074663680617/