Calendar of Events

Join us for our April Beer and Hymns!
Bring a friend, have a beer, sing an old favorite !

https://www.facebook.com/events/413721366104374/

Beginner Bellydance 8 Week Series starts next Tuesday!
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Lisa Zahiya is the owner of studios here, multi award-winning belly dancer and touring teacher.
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Learn Bellydance from the beginning, and tap into a fun supportive community. Start your Bellydance adventure!

https://www.facebook.com/events/396088694310580/?event_time_id=396088700977246

On Tuesday, April 23…

JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL GUEST CHEF RAMP DINNER FEATURING FIVE LOCAL CHEFS!

EXECUTIVE CHEF BRIAN CROW, CHESTNUT
EXECUTIVE CHEF JOSH CHAPMAN, CORNER KITCHEN
EXECUTIVE CHEF KENNETH BLALOCK, COPPER CROWN
EXECUTIVE CHEF DUANE FERNANDES, HEMINGWAY’S CUBA
EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN KLINE, ZAMBRA TAPAS WINE & BAR

Festivities begin at 6 PM with passed hors d’oeuvres, a short conversation from a local Ramp forager and a 5-course dinner to follow! For menu and tickets, click on link.

https://www.facebook.com/events/309376993081457/

YWCA of Asheville is excited to further promote our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women by hosting our first social justice book club event! The Club will meet at 6pm at Firestorm Books & Coffee on Tuesday, April 23rd. RSVP is required.

Our first book is called Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. This book illustrates an account of inequity occurring in the American criminal justice system and how this impacts the lives of America’s most vulnerable, over-looked community members.

This will be a great opportunity to read and discuss Just Mercy before Bryan Stevenson’s free public lecture at UNCA’s Kimmel Arena at 6pm on April 25th. YWCA of Asheville would love to bring a diverse group of individuals together to discuss social justice issues and be surrounded by those whose values and beliefs align with our mission.

Thanks to Alayna Graves, Alexis Moon, Patrick Bahls and their tremendous fundraising event to create equitable access to Just Mercy, we have a total of 20 free copies (first come first serve). If you would like to sign up for our first book club event and obtain a copy of the book, please sign up using the link below and not on Facebook: https://www.ywcaofasheville.org/blog/2019/04/03/social-justice-book-club/

If you have any further questions please contact [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/436573890434421/

Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945296681222

Rainbow Community School’s STAND AGAINST RACISM event Talking To Young Kids About Race.

PLEASE REGISTER AT THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeK2Wu0Ta1Xl1ze8WFdBB5yx5XP2q8KXtyQ_1WxWNWzcY_Rbw/viewform

Join us for a discussion of talking to kids about race and racism using developmental benchmarks for children from preschool through middle school. This event is FREE and open to the public. Please register at the link provided so that we have enough materials for participant interest in each age group.

TUESDAY APRIL 23

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Rainbow Community School Community Center

60 State St.

Asheville, NC

https://www.facebook.com/events/393632894765342/

Do still watch The Little Mermaid, maybe Bambi or even One Hundred and One Dalmatians? Do you love classic Disney movies? Come out and prove it and win! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Cheers everyone to a magical time!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1219533431544016/

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715474832204

Spring is upon us! To celebrate, Catawba and 3-Eggs Cakery will be hosting a 4-course spring themed beer and cupcake pairing underneath the crystal chandeliers of our private event space!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1957228074403856/

Twirl over to the block OFF BILTMORE for the tunes of The Lovebugs! There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!

~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm (Continuing/Intermediate): Swing outs w/ Jean & Karolina
8 pm (Beginning): Charleston/Jitterbug w/ Jean & Carolina
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ The Lovebugs
11pm – close: Blues Dance w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz

MUSIC
Michael Gamble and friends swing beautiful songs from the jazz age in this latest project from the leader of the Rhythm Serenaders. Their sound is defined by a relaxed danceable groove that makes it easy to bounce and sway all night long!

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based “Nicecream”, baked goods, and savory bites!

CLASSES
7pm: Swing Outs w/ Jean & Karolina

It’s everyone’s favorite lindy hop staple, the swing out. Whether you think you know enough already, or you’ve seen people swinging out on the dance floor and want to give it a shot, this is the class for you. We will work on the fundamentals of the swing out, break it down and piece it back together, and finish off with some fun variations. For this class, you should be very comfortable with basic 8-count footwork and connection, but don’t worry about bringing a partner. We will rotate throughout the class to give everyone a lot of practice.

“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Charleston/Jitterbug w/ Jean & Karolina

This month we will be doing beginner partnered Charleston, which is perfect for faster songs and a great way to start dancing. Focusing mostly on side-by-side 30s style, we will also add in some jitterbug steps and turns to give your dancing a little more variety and swing. No partner necessary! You’ll get to dance with everyone.

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
April 30: House Hoppers
May 7: Community Jazz Jam
May 14: Low Down Sires
May 21: The French Broads
May 29: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
June 4: Community Jazz Jam
June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers
June 18: One Leg Up

https://www.facebook.com/events/2726788334030460/

Join us every 4th Tuesday
Bring your synth and cables

https://www.facebook.com/events/860640930772984/?event_time_id=860640947439649

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414459161346

Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895834508414

Mason Via is a talented song-writer and multi-instrumentalist from North Carolina, making his mark across the region in coffee houses, concert venues and festivals and was the winner of Shakori Hills’ Fall 2014 band contest. With an impressive group of supporting musicians, you will hear an eclectic blend of funky folk, blues and jazz influenced covers that will make you want to get up and boogie. But his original compositions are the most surprising!

Every Tuesday evening Isis presents our Tuesday Bluegrass Sessions. The sessions are hosted each week by a local bluegrass musician with friends or a band. Following the host band, Bluegrass musicians from the Asheville area gather on stage to jam in an open session. Occasionally, we feature a touring band that will perform prior to the open session and help co-host the jam. It’s always a great evening of music and community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/393051911525939/

The only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of & Phil Alley,joined by many of Asheville’s gypsy jazz musicians.

Asheville Guitar Bar features the only Gypsy Jazz Jam in Asheville! This Django Reinhardt style evening of music is hosted by Steve Karla of “Hot Point Trio”, & Phil Alley. Joining them are many of Asheville’s local musicians, re-creating the Hot Club Sound of Paris in the 20’s, 30’s & 40’s. It’s a great date night that takes you back in time, reminiscent of Woody Allen’s film “Midnight In Paris”. $5 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2038624189556477/?event_time_id=2038624209556475

KOLARS at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/283712912312072/

The Open Jam at Noble Kava welcomes players of all kinds to come explore, push boundaries, step out of comfort zones, gain experience, and meet and play with musicians from Asheville and beyond. There are no genre restrictions, as long as it’s not too loud for the room. All genders and all peoples are welcome (also well behaved animals are welcome, too).

We provide full backline–drum kit, amps, piano, keys, and PA with mics/inputs. The jam is hosted by the house band, the Kavalactones, who play for the first half hour or so, and then the jam opens up. There’s no list. Just show up and let us know you want to play. We recommend bringing your own instrument (guitar, bass, musical saw, ect.), unless you play keys, or sticks if you play kit.

This is a weekly opportunity for experienced musicians to get together, talk, and share ideas in a living room-like setting. No alcohol is served, but players are invited to try kava at the two-fer-one rate, and kavalactone elixir shots are $1 off anytime the Kavalactones are playing at the bar. B

Sarah Squirm presents HELLTRAP NIGHTMARE with musical guest Mister Wallace
at The Mothlight
Tuesday, April 23rd
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $8adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1828476

Sarah Squirm presents HELLTRAP NIGHTMARE, a disgusting comedy-horror freak show featuring the best names in underground comedy from around the country, HELLTRAP NIGHTMARE was recently named “disgustingly funny” by Time Out Chicago, “some truly off-kilter shit” by LA Weekly , “Best Underground Comedy Show in Chicago” by Chicago Magazine, and “The Most Perverted Shit On The Planet” by Sarah’s dad.

Sarah Squirm (Adult Swim) was recently named one of Vulture’s “38 Comedian’s You Should and Will Know” and one of Thrillist’s “Best Undiscovered Comedians from Every State”. You can see her recent Adult Swim special here.

@sarahsquirm

Featuring:
the Shrimp Boys
Ruby McCollister (NYC)
Scott Egleston
More TBA

With special musical guest:

Mister Wallace
A Chicago-based rapper whose legendary live show is a mixture dance, performance art, and over-the-top theatrics. With their latest performance “Cool Mom Kills the Babysitter” Wallace embodies the persona of Cool Mom, an otherworldly being from roughly three thousand human years into the future who has “been sent back here to right the wrongs of this time.”

“Must be seen to be believed.” – Chicago Tribune
“Mister Wallace is the ‘cool mom’ of queer hip-hop in Chicago.” – Vice
misterwallace.bandcamp.com/
https://youtu.be/NEnmporrBuo

https://www.facebook.com/events/330577150907188/

10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop

Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496687468723

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

Live music from 9-11pm. Bands typically play vintage jazz leaning towards Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Blues dancing. Please see the Swing Asheville group for the schedule: https://www.facebook.com/pg/swingasheville/events

Just $5 for the entire evening, including the blues dance. Blues dance is just $2 from 11pm until closing. We will dance until the bar closes!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/488222365046241/?event_time_id=488222381712906

Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 11PM – Ca$h Donation$ – 21+

EVERY Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall!

Tuesday Night Funk Jam has been a huge part of Asheville’s vibrant music scene since 2008 and is #Asheville’s hottest weekly concert.

Tuesday Night Funk Jam is programmed and orchestrated by an evolved Legendary House Band with trombonist Derrick Lee Johnson at the helm.

At 11PM sharp, the Legendary House Band kicks off the night followed by opening up the stage to jam to our local community of musicians for an ‘Open Jam’.

While this is an amazing opportunity for musicians to network and refine their musical chops it is ALSO an event for the people who support our music scene and need a night to shake their hips to the best funk around town!

Regularly, nationally touring musicians, TONIGHT funk jam is going to be off the chain. We have Lee Allen (of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band) jumping back in with The Legendary House Band. Come out to the Asheville Music Hall tonight and help us kick off the first funk jam of 2019. We start at 11pm. #asheville #noplacelikehome #makemusiceveryday #mftnfj

https://www.facebook.com/events/786766998382570/?event_time_id=786767051715898

Don’t miss this years Pediatric Trauma Symposium
Check Blue Ridge ENA’s FB page for up to date info on speakers.
We are getting excited!

This is a days worth of Pediatric Trauma Speakers, a panel discussion, and 6 skills stations. We are still working on RSVP’s from our invited speakers. We will have vendors at the door starting at 0730 with registration. This is an event sponsored by Blue Ridge ENA and Mission’s ED and Trauma Program

https://www.facebook.com/events/2438731579534659/

Join us April 24th! A portion of our proceeds will benefit West Asheville’s Francine Delany New School For Children

https://www.facebook.com/events/412794272891019/

Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. 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/2260375557328117/?event_time_id=2260375637328109

Perfect for elementary aged learners, our signature Semester of Science at AMOS is a four class series that meets for an hour and a half every month (Wednesdays in Spring).

We will cover all the basics in this four part series:
⭐️ Learn how to identify night constellations after entering our blow up planetarium.
⭐️ Discover what rocks are made of and how crystals grow.
⭐️ Understand the world of matter and energy by tinkering with sound and light.
⭐️Then get your maker skills on in our signature engineering lessons for the young inventor in your family!

Spots are limited to 10 participants per semester in effort to keep a small teacher-to-student ratio.

Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The semester consists of four classes, February through May, for a package price of $40.

Recommended for ages 6-8. Please adhere to the age recommendations for best curriculum and social experience for all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/382266582533431/?event_time_id=382266592533430

Perfect for elementary aged learners, our signature Semester of Science at AMOS is a four class series that meets for an hour and a half every month (Wednesdays in Spring).

We will cover all the basics in this four part series:
⭐️ Learn how to identify night constellations after entering our blow up planetarium.
⭐️ Discover what rocks are made of and how crystals grow.
⭐️ Understand the world of matter and energy by tinkering with sound and light.
⭐️Then get your maker skills on in our signature engineering lessons for the young inventor in your family!

Spots are limited to 10 participants per semester in effort to keep a small teacher-to-student ratio.

Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM. The semester consists of four classes, February through May, for a package price of $40.

Recommended for ages 6-8. Please adhere to the age recommendations for best curriculum and social experience for all.

https://www.facebook.com/events/382266582533431/

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

January 23: Q&A Group Exercise – What Class Should I Take?
February 27: Financial Fitness
March 27: Caring for the Caregiver
April 24: Hiking
May 22: Creativity Matters
June 26: Nutrition

https://www.facebook.com/events/2099662273432676/?event_time_id=2099662290099341

Season’s at Highland Lake will be hosting Wine Down Wednesday from January through April with half priced bottles of wine under $50 with the purchase of a main course lunch item or a dinner entrée!

Follow the link for our wine menu: https://hliresort.com/seasons/menu/drinks-wine/

https://www.facebook.com/events/340034079930377/?event_time_id=340034133263705

Throughout life, hormones play a crucial role in maintaining health. The proper balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are essential for optimal muscle and skin tone, bone health, libido, fertility, weight management, energy levels, and a regular menstrual cycle. Imbalanced hormones affect a wide range of body functions, producing symptoms that can negatively affect the quality of life and may increase the risk for hormone-related diseases including osteoporosis, breast and endometrial cancer, and heart disease.

The identification and targeted treatment of hormonal imbalances, using customized hormone therapy, targeted nutritional supplementation, and/or diet and lifestyle recommendations, can improve symptoms, enhance quality of life, and decrease risk. Using case reviews, this webinar will discuss hormone specimen selection—urine, saliva, and blood—to help meet the individual needs of patients and clinical objectives. This webinar will discuss how to use comprehensive laboratory testing in the management of hormones.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the differences between specimen options
2. Identify and manage hormonal imbalances
3. Explain the interplay of the different components of the endocrine systems (thyroid, sex hormones, and adrenals)

https://www.facebook.com/events/598362787272332/

Dr. James Costa, author of several books on Darwin and Director of the Highlands Biological Station, will give an author talk on Wednesday April 24 at 12:30pm at Hudson Library. He’s titled the talk “Charles Darwin’s ‘Fool’s Experiments’: Lessons from an Inveterate Experimentiser.” If you haven’t heard Dr. Costa speak, you’re in for a treat! Lunch bites will be provided at this free program. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

https://www.facebook.com/events/664005300708011/