Jointly sponsored by the League and Girl Scouts to commemorate efforts of the suffragettes and encourage the next generation to become active citizens and consider careers as public servants.

Presentations by women in elected office and other government roles will be followed by questions from the audience.

Participants include:

Debra Campbell, Asheville City Manager
Sgt Jill Banks, Buncombe Sheriff’s Office
Susan Dotson-Smith, Court Judge
Terry Van Duyn, NC Senate
Patsy Keever, NC House Representative

Free and open to the public

https://www.facebook.com/events/273681470216454/

Asheville, NC – On Saturday, May 4 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County and the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont will team up to present WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT, an event designed to inspire young women to pursue careers in public service. The program will feature a panel discussion by five area women who currently hold leadership roles in government and public service. The event will be held in Ferguson Auditorium on the campus of AB-Tech.

Panelists include Terry Van Duyn, NC State Senator; Susan Fisher, NC State Representative; Debra Campbell, Asheville City Manager; Susan Dotson-Smith, NC District Court Judge; and Jill Banks, Sergeant, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department.

Each panelist will share aspects of her personal career journey, including what led her to pursue a career in public service, the path she took to attain her present position, and the challenges and rewards of a career in public service.

The Girl Scouts will have a prominent role in the program, introducing the panelists and asking questions submitted from the audience. An informal “meet and greet” will be held with the panelists immediately after the program.

This event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is requested at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-government-presented-by-the-lwv-ab-girl-scouts-carolinas-tickets-59113880207.

Join us for our Spring Celebration and Community Open House on May 4th from 3 to 6 for the community open house, information and homesite tours and stay for the Spring Celebration on top of the Mountain from 6pm to 10pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2131355147154544/

Stephen Evans & the True Grits play a free full band show at Sweeten Creek Brewing in Asheville, NC! 3-5pm outside!

https://www.facebook.com/events/569165230247631/

Weekly tour to learn more about us and our production process. Tickets are $12 (no reservation needed)

https://www.facebook.com/events/242724763258957/?event_time_id=242724783258955

RAIN OR SHINE we are celebrating all things fantasy TONIGHT!

There are plenty of tickets still available at the door, so put on your fairy wings or Vadar helmet and join the celebration.

We’ve got an incredible lineup planned of local performances. You won’t want to miss this whimsical festival of fantastic proportions.

FEATURING:
Wolfthorne Cosplayer Club
Super Star Stilt Walker
Street Creatures & Puppet Club
Toybox, America’s Favorite Cartoon Witch! An Adult Puppet Show
Beer City Sisters
Peace, Love & Fire Spinning
AshevilleFairyHair.com
Snowbird Mountain Coffee Truck
Interactive Games for all ages!
Local Artisans, Vendors and Crafters
Costume Contest with Prize, ages 13 and up! First 10 to sign up compete.
Kid’s Costume Contest with Prize, ages 12 and under! First 10 to sign up compete.

DAY OF TICKETS: $13 for ages 13+, $9 for kids 5-12, kids 4 and under FREE!

Want to be a vendor or have a table at Fantasy Festival at the Farm? Contact Events Manager Megan at [email protected] or call her at the Farm Store with your information, website and photos of your wares or group!

https://www.facebook.com/events/407793606698641/

Fantasy Festival on Saturday, May 4th! Have you ever seen a 10 foot tall unicorn on stilts? How about a Cartoon Witch puppeteer, or a band of giant puppet Street Creatures? We’ve got fantastic creatures, fabulous performers, games-a-plenty, local vendors and crafters, and much, much more. Now is the time to purchase your presale tickets before the price goes up!  Date: Saturday, May 4th Time: 4pm – 10pm Presale: $10 ages 13+, $5 kids 5-12 Day-of: $13 ages 13+, $9 kids 5-12 Kids 4 and under free

Please join us for a fundraiser for the Asheville Humane Society. Pilates with Puppies will be a basic Pilates class, with puppies provided by AHS. Please BYO yoga or Pilates mat and a small towel. Please do not bring your own puppy! $15. Pre-registration required. Register at www.pilateswithpuppies.com. Space is limited and this event will sell out! Questions? Email [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/2303033553292753/

Urban Orchard has installed a massive retractable projector & screen to watch the Kentucky Derby and future fun events. We all know that Urban has the best Derby party and this year is gonna be the best yet. Rock your finest or funniest Derby gear and lets have some fun.

-Pregame funs
-Specialty cocktails
-“Riders Up” at 6:31
-Watch the race @ 6:50pm
-Prizes for Best Hat and for Best Suit (announced after the race finish)

https://www.facebook.com/events/2484648274896219/

Don your fancy hats and bow ties as we watch the horses Run for the Roses! Enjoy the silent auction, mint juleps, food and more while supporting the Council on Aging!

https://www.facebook.com/events/322805321656329/

More details to come. Find more details on our website http://hendersonvilletheatre.org/auditions/
Audition Location: Main Stage Auditorium

STUDENTS – AGES 15-18
Saturday, May 4, 2019 1 – 3pm

18 AND OVER
Saturday, May 4, 2019 5 – 7pm
Sunday May 5. 2019 2 – 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/310258882940100/?event_time_id=310258886273433

Genre: Psychedelic Rock/Punk
Cover: $5 @ The Door
Show: 6PM (5PM Doors)
Age: ALL AGES

Uncle Kurtis

Launched in August, 2017, Asheville-based psyche/punk band Uncle Kurtis is on-the-rise for originality, musicianship, and captivating, highly energetic live performances. Consisting of Graham Barrineau on drums, Riley Darnell on lead vocals, Riley “Raul” McCorvy on guitar, Jackson Lee on keyboards, guitar and vocals, and Quinn Sforza on bass. The growing list of completely original Uncle Kurtis songs blends the bandmates’ interests in punk, jazz, funk, reggae, and countless other influences.

web: https://www.sonicbids.com/band/unclekurtis/

vid: https://youtu.be/HbJTVSnHAxg

https://www.facebook.com/events/622694654853477/?event_time_id=622694664853476

Join us on May 4th for the 13th Annual Green River Spring Bash block party at Green River Adventures in downtown Saluda! Festivities start at 5 p.m. and the event is free and open to the public. We’ll have great beer from Oskar Blues Brewing and live music from The Aaron Burdett Band. There will be a charity raffle where one lucky person will win a LiquidLogic Remix XP 10 kayak valued at $999.00. Proceeds from the raffle benefit MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper – the protector and defender of the Green River Watershed. Purchase raffle tickets online (link below) or at the party. You do not need to be present to win.

https://secure.everyaction.com/Ca1LdOGAzkSN7cVD73CuaA2

https://www.facebook.com/events/764323117256980/

Who stands to benefit from the Green New Deal? What’s at stake? Sunrise Movement is bringing our vision for a Green New Deal to every corner of America with hundreds of town halls across the country, and on May 4th, we’ll be in Asheville.

We’re building an army of young people to stop climate change and create millions of jobs in the process. The Green New Deal will address the twin crises of climate change and runaway inequality with the urgency and scale that science and justice demand.

We’ll hear from youth and leaders in our community, drawing stories from grassroots social and environmental justice movements as we seek to build collective power for economic transition in Appalachia.

The Green New Deal is the biggest opportunity of our lifetime to invest in the American people. We’ll share what that looks like for us in Appalachia: jobs, climate, infrastructure, socio-economic justice, racial justice, and more.

Stay tuned for speakers to be announced!

https://www.facebook.com/events/448199872590282/

It’s our Sam’s Birthday and she wants to celebrate with us on May the Fourth! Wear your Star Wars attire and come celebrate two holidays in one! Fred’s Real Cajun will be here serving up some tasty Gumbo as well!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2434700340149675/

Madison MayFest: A Night at ReClaim
A Unique and Unexpected Fundraiser Event!

Join the Community Housing Coalition of Madison County at “ReClaim
Madison Salvage & Hardware,” formerly the Coal, Feed and Lumber Store
where you’ll find yourself in an early 20th century social club – with live
music to match!

Emcee Joel Friedman, of Zuma Coffee fame, will lead us through an
evening of:

* Live music – a soundscape straight out of the past! Musicians Steve Davidowski and Melody King will serve up originals and the classics
* Scrumptious food and libations!
* Community brick-making and other creative activities!
* Fun photo opps with your friends!
* Dazzling raffle prizes – worth $500 each!
* And much, much more!

PLUS, the Preferred Pairings Salon!
Local wines, gourmet chocolates, artisan roasted coffees – curated and
paired, for this mini-event limited to 60 guests.

Proceeds go to CHC’s Mission, which aims to find solutions to the nationwide affordable housing crisis right here in WNC by promoting and facilitating healthy, safe, and affordable housing through advocacy, education, and resource development.

Save the date for this Fundraising Affair to benefit the Fine Arts Department.

Saturday, May 4, 2019
6 pm
IC Imagine Charter School
Brevard Road Campus

Our inaugural Spring fundraiser will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, an auction, entertainment and much more. This event is not only open to IC Imagine families, but also to ANYONE who believes in the importance of the arts, education and charter schools. Spread the word and invite your friends. family and business colleagues to attend!

Festive Cocktail Attire

Adults Only

There will be a limited number of tickets available.
Tickets went on sale February 1 and will increase in price each month.
$75/ticket (beginning February 1)
$85/ticket (beginning March 1)
$100/ticket (beginning April 1)event or would like to help, please email [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/256945191646269/

Madison MayFest: A Night at ReClaim
A Unique and Unexpected Fundraiser Event!

Join the Community Housing Coalition of Madison County at “ReClaim
Madison Salvage & Hardware,” formerly the Coal, Feed and Lumber Store
where you’ll find yourself in an early 20th century social club – with live
music to match!

Emcee Joel Friedman, of Zuma Coffee fame, will lead us through an
evening of:

* Live music – a soundscape straight out of the past! Musicians Steve Davidowski and Melody King will serve up originals and the classics
* Scrumptious food and libations!
* Community brick-making and other creative activities!
* Fun photo opps with your friends!
* Dazzling raffle prizes – worth $500 each!
* And much, much more!

PLUS, the Preferred Pairings Salon!
Local wines, gourmet chocolates, artisan roasted coffees – curated and
paired, for this mini-event limited to 60 guests.

Proceeds go to CHC’s mission, which aims to find solutions to the national affordable housing crisis right here in WNC by promoting and facilitating healthy, safe, and affordable housing through advocacy, education, and resource development.

Join Renate Simpson-Trussell May 4th for a 60 minute MixxedFit®Masterclass!! MixxedFit is a Dance Fitness program that is a mix of explosive dance movements & body weight toning!

MixxedFit is PEOPLE-INSPIRED. The workouts are created and carefully crafted with you — along with 100,000+ other MixxedFit® enthusiasts — in mind. Whether it’s creating the best choreography most suitable for our students, staying 10 minutes after class to help someone, feeding the homeless on our weekends, organizing national campaigns to bring awareness to various platforms and non-profit organizations, our instructors are leaders in the communities who pride themselves on volunteering, fundraising, and making a difference in our communities beyond the gym walls.

ALL GENRES OF MUSIC IS PLAYED & LYRICS ARE TYPICALLY IN ENGLISH. You will hear hits that you would hear on the radio from Top 40, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Reggae, and everything in between.

OUR MOVES ARE REPETITIVE AND EASY TO FOLLOW. We do this so you can maximize your workouts rather than focus on complicated choreography. We want you leaving the gym dripping in sweat!

WE INCORPORATE BODYWEIGHT TONING. You will perform effective body-weight exercises that will tone and sculpt your body.

EVERYTHING WE DO IS EXPLOSIVE. All of our movements are big, exaggerated, and our very best. This allows us to burn more calories.

$12 drop-in rate, covered under class packages or memberships. Reserve your spot in Mindbody

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=781309&stype=-7&sTG=22&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000052&date=05/04/19

About Renate:
Renate graduated cum laude from Brenau University in 1996, earning a Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance degree. While growing up in Columbus, Georgia, Renate discovered an early love of the stage, performing in both operatic and theatrical events. Always driven by a passion for the Arts, when not performing on stage, she expressed her talent by choreographing routines for local youth dance troupes.

Renate’s first Zumba experience was in July 2011. With a passion to motivate, inspire and encourage others, she proceeded directly to earn her Zumba license to instruct on December 10, 2011. After attending the 2012 Zumba Instructor’s Convention, Renate’s licensing now includes Zumba Basic 1 and 2, Zumba Step and Sentao & ProSkills. She’s also an International Presenter on the Royal Caribbean Dance Fitness cruise 2017-2019. As well as Mixxedfit’s National Trainer for the state of Georgia and lastly was selected as Atlanta’s Best Dance Fitness instructor 2018.

Having presented throughout the state of Georgia, Renate is currently teaching at Dance it off studios in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Renate and her husband of 28 years, Tavis, share their lives with two artistic and talented children, Tevin and Truth.

Great dancers
are not great because of their
technique,
they are great
because of their
passion.
Martha Graham

Studio is located at 457N Louisiana Ave Asheville, NC 28806

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This is the first leg of the release tour for Peter Mulvey’s upcoming album, There Is Another World, available worldwide for purchase and streaming on February 15. Check out the first single, “The Fox,” here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3hzFFjFYBxBIQjVV16eZ7F?si=nTTsH_CPTQaPADb4haOhIA

https://www.facebook.com/events/233612454240477/

The Tourists players will wear special Star Wars-themed jerseys when they take on the Delmarva Shorebirds on May 4th!

Jerseys will be available to bid on at TouristsAuctions.com, proceeds will benefit the “If The Shoe Fits” program.

https://www.facebook.com/events/632572880524233/

Rock. Blues. Funk. Shred. Sax. A few words that may come to mind when Bencoolen fills the airwaves.

The maximalist rock band achieves their bold, signature sound by weaving blues, funk and soul through songs, teetering on the edge of mainstream pop and rock. Featuring soaring vocals, swift saxophone lines, and massive guitar tones, the band was started in 2014 by college friends Paul Gregg and Teddy Scott. As time has progressed, the focus of the band shifted from a hobby to a lifestyle, catalyzed by lineup changes, rediscovery, and unrelenting inspiration. The lineup rounded out by mid-2016 with Ben Suarez joining on bass, Jack Bentsen on saxophone, and Will “Willy Pipes” Lockery on drums and backup vocals.

The early days of a band are often painted poetically. Artists face lengthy struggles to be heard, turbulent lives on the road, and uncertainty. They also experience grand adventures, beautiful stages, and meet wonderful people few others find. This journey is embraced by the five-piece of Bencoolen and they play on, writing their first chapters, riding in a caravan up and down the coast from sunny Savannah and to New York’s metropolis. They rapidly dance between highs and lows. A van stuck in the mud, an encore in a college town, a festival stage among a lineup of legends, and a lonely night at the dive. Song ideas sprout up from it all, sax solos fill the night, and ripping guitars stun a passerby with an adrenaline rush.

Bencoolen’s sound has dazzled crowds, and their determination continues to bring them to new venues. In fact, Bencoolen grabbed a hometown sell out show in Washington DC in September 2018. They have supported tours for Mihali of Twiddle, Marcus King, Spafford, Mungion, Atlas Road Crew, Mondo Cozmo, and Big Something, to name a few. They also have landed major festival slots at Firefly Music Festival in 2017 and at Musikfest in 2018.

The group welcomes their formal debut album, Daydream, this March. The record cycles through genres seamlessly, from pop to funk to rock, capturing the genre-bending spectacle now expected out of their live performance. The record is headlined by “Tonight,” “Roll On,” and “Daydream” where listeners are enveloped in steady pulses, swaggering leads, and confident vocal performances. The release was made possible by the generosity of Dragon’s Lair Studios and producer Addison Smith’s touch behind the controls. It was captured in a cabin tucked away in the lush hills of West Virginia.

Self-managed and self-booked, Bencoolen is proud of their first full-length project and plans to tackle their biggest tour to date this Spring.

https://www.facebook.com/events/748642808863075/

A documentary film that redefines the practice of medicine by highlighting the practice of Lifestyle Medicine to prevent, treat, and manage chronic diseases.

Join us on Saturday, May 4 from 7-11 p.m. for ice-cold Rockers brews and live music with Cravin’ Melon and Darby Wilcox!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2393761464191426/

$20 Advance / $20 Day of Show

Peter Mulvey is touring in support of his excellent new album “There Is Another World,” which is available throughout this world on Righteous Babe Records. He’s joined by acclaimed U.K. singer-songwriter John Smith.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/295335937752752/

We can’t wait for “Saturday Night Lights” at the Tryon International Equestrian Center this weekend! Join us on Saturday, May 11th for the $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix.

Whether you’re looking for a fun night out with your friends, the perfect date night, or memorable family time, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Dine at one of our delicious on-site restaurants, browse our array of boutique vendors, and then cheer on top level equestrian athletes and horses as they soar over the jumps.

Here’s everything you need to know about SNL this Saturday!

6pm:
• Free carousel rides, face painting, a petting zoo, street performers and magicians, pony rides, and more
• Live music from the Ashley Martin Band
• Book signing and meet-and-greet with Mongol Derby competitor, Lara Prior-Palmer

8pm:
• Competition begins

Midway drag:
• Bouncy Horse “Barrel Race” – Tryon Block House Tailgate Giveaway

General admission and parking are FREE!

Pets are welcome as long as they’re kept on a leash.

We’ll see you soon for the best night of the week at TIEC!

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The Blibbering Humdingers have agreed to come play some Star Wars songs (among other songs related to nerd/geek culture) for us on Star Wars Day!

Here’s a bit about them from their website:

Neo-retro existential wizard nerd pop with a dash of do-wop, a sprinkle of steampunk and nibble of new wave. A “sound” you ask? Genre? Pishaw! We don’t have a sound other than laughter and the sound of magic and the sound of one hand clapping because your other arm has been gnawed off by piranhas.

These magical masters of musical hi-jinx and mayhem will wizard rock the tea towel right off your house elf! They draw inspiration from the Harry Potter series, Dr Who, the SCA, medieval fantasy, science fiction and all kinds of delightfully, geeky fandomness.

Scott & Kirsten Vaughan began performing together in 1992 in the SCA, where they are known as Master Efenwealt Wystle and Maîtresse Aénor d’Anjou. With the release of ‘Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows’ in 2007, and upon encountering bands like Draco & the Malfoys, The Mudbloods, and The Moaning Myrtles they decided to form their own wizard rock act. They live in Cary, NC (under the name Sanderz) with two kids and a cat named Rosemerta. (That’s the cat’s name. It would just be silly to give both our kids the same name as the cat!)

They mostly perform at at Harry Potter, Filk and SciFi/Fantasy conventions along the east coast but also do libraries, bars and private parties. Some of the bigger shows they’ve played include Portus, ConCarolinas, LeakyCon, Infinitus, MarsCon, Ohio Valley Filk Festival, GA-Filk, Dragon*Con the Quidditch World Cup, the NYC Wizard Rock Festival, Wrockstock and LeakyCon London in 2013 (what a thrill!). Anybody want to bring them to Seattle? San Diego? LA? Germany perhaps?

https://www.facebook.com/blibberinghumdingers/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2081377735470682/

OLEANNA BY DAVID MAMET
Second Stage
May 3-12
Director: Lora Ristau
He said, she said—but exactly what happened? Oleanna examines the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students, who accuses him of sexual exploitation and, by doing so, spoils his chances of being awarded tenure.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2833406970006432/?event_time_id=2833406976673098

Stella Blue Presents:
Conan
Delicious
Temptations Wings
Saturday May 4, $20

Doors 7:30 // Show 8:30

Tickets at Link Below

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In the hands of Jonathan Scales, the sound of the steel drums – an instrument typically associated with cruise ships and tropical climates – is radically expanded to mimic the role of horns, piano, even vibraphone or marimba — all thanks to his stunning, virtuosic technique. He and his band lay down the grooves in a funk/jazz/rock fusion at Diana Wortham Theatre on Saturday, May 4 at 8:00 p.m. This show is also a fundraiser for DWT’s Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S.) Fund and will feature a performance set by the winners of the 2019 Emerging Artists scholarship.