Calendar of Events

Atmosphere
Dem Atlas
The Lioness
DJ KEEZY

Show: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
$25 – $28
All Ages

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/atmosphere/

Defining success is not an exact science by any means. In some ways, it’s especially difficult to quantify one’s success when they have a job that places them in the public eye, a position that is ripe for critique and high expectations. Perhaps those who best thrive in those scenarios are the ones who can navigate through all noise and continue to evolve and grow, both in their skill sets and as individuals.

In many ways, that is an integral part of the Atmosphere story. Over their twenty-year career they have managed to continually tweak and strive to perfect their formula, while neither straying too far off their path, nor resorting to playing it safe. Starting at 1997’s Overcast, the group’s first official album, and traveling through 18 years of new albums, side projects (e.g. the Sad Clown series and Felt), and various collaborations, all the way up until 2014’s Southsiders album, Atmosphere’s music has evolved in a way that differs from many of their peers and predecessors. A hard look at that evolution doesn’t reveal the commonalities of following trends or struggling to fit in, by either over-extending in an effort to stay cool to the younger generation, or succumbing to the pressure people tend to place on artists to maintain the same sound from album to album. Instead, the Atmosphere discography evolves in a natural way.

Musically, Ant has continued to define Atmosphere’s sound, ranging from a healthy mixture of upbeat and fun, to the oft more iconic, moody and personal. Through out the 1990s, Ant spent countless hours in his basement with a wealth of records, a keyboard sampler, a turntable and a 4-track, working with a who’s who of the Twin Cities’ Rap talent of that time. Those experiences tuned his ear, molded his work ethic, and shaped his vision. In turn, those lessons have continually become more prominent in the Atmosphere aesthetic, blending live musicians and sampled production with his keen sense of how to compose a well-arranged song.

As for the lyrics, Slug started his passion for rhyming with an obsessive-like penchant for the way words intersect, as well as how those words can be manipulated for unexpected and clever meanings. But, at the same time, early on Slug expressed an interest in doing more than simply proving he could be witty, but also writing about subjects that speak to people personally, as well as emotionally. These practices also naturally helped the Atmosphere fan base to expand beyond the usual independent Hip Hop audience, extending their reach to an alternative audience who also related to the personable appeal and emotional range of both Slug’s songwriting and Ant’s musical backdrops. Particularly, Slug has been consistently successful in leveraging his understanding for the power of words, recognizing that a song containing the right story or personal perspective can be extremely effective in capturing and holding the listener’s attention.

Undoubtedly, the impact of Atmosphere’s music has been the roots to their long-term success, but their continued rigorous touring and performance schedule has been the vessel for engraining these stories and the legacy of the music into their fan base. Early on in their careers, Atmosphere stepped beyond the genre lines and performed shows through out the Twin Cities with Rock bands, Punk Rock bands, and Jazz Ensembles. This was directly influenced by the fact that both of them were already fans of a wide range of music. Although this was a natural reaction to being a fan of the music, that experience also afforded Atmosphere, and their Rhymesayers peers, the opportunity to witness first-hand the D.I.Y ethos shared by some of these other musical movements. Atmosphere began to apply many of these tactics and work ethics to their growth, which was specifically influential in the development of Atmosphere’s approach to touring. These strategies found Atmosphere expanding their tours into cities that few, if any, Rap artists were including in their routing. The result is a storied connection between the artists and the listeners, which has grown into long-term Atmosphere fans passing down that experience to their children and so on, and thus continually ushering in a new generation of Atmosphere fans. Early on in their touring excursions, Atmosphere shows were noted in history for challenging the idea that Hip Hop audiences had to be filled exclusively with scowl-faced males fueled by ego and testosterone. Instead they created an environment that invited women to join in on the party. All of these factors have led to a fan base that ranges from ages 14-54 and beyond, and one that remains solid, as well as ever evolving.

As Atmosphere steps into their 21st year of making music, Slug & Ant show no signs of slowing, compromising or losing sight of their vision. Nor has time revealed any diminishing of those qualities that have brought them this far. As 2016 swung into gear, Atmosphere had already ended the previous year and led into another with a string of singles, and still have an abundance of music on the way, including their latest album, “Fishing Blues”. The title of the new album speaks directly to the sentiments that opened this bio; Is this the point in the career where Atmosphere chooses to step back, put up the Gone Fishin’ sign and reminisce about their successes? The answer, a resounding no, is found in the music, a collection of songs that both define and redefine the Atmosphere sound. Their passion and creative spark are as illuminate as ever. Slug and Ant still have plenty of stories to tell…

https://rhymesayers.com/artists/atmosphere

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Wilmington’s finest comics are going on the road for the weekend to do stand up comedy benefit shows to raise money for the members of their community affected by hurricane Florence.

Featuring: Lew Morgante, Drew Harrison, Jesse Jones, Louis Bishop and Allie Coleman Bean Cole

Tickets $10
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hurricanes-blow-a-comedy-benefit-for-hurricane-florence-victims-tickets-52341117692

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An Evening With Mac Demarco (solo) at The Grey Eagle

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Join us as we venture to the LGBT Community of Asheville, NC! We will be having a benefit show to help receive funds for our upcoming Operation Santa’s Sleigh! We currently have 8 children who need our help, so let’s make it happen!

https://www.facebook.com/events/453392995186991/

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.”

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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Join a team of Unity members and friends as we work in the MANNA Foodbank warehouse to help sort food for distribution. There are two different days, with different times and lengths of shifts. Please sign up if you plan to attend so we can give you all the information you need. MANNA Foodbank serves over 200 partner agencies (food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens) in 16 counties in WNC. One in four children in WNC are food insecure.

https://www.facebook.com/events/469580500115566/?event_time_id=469580516782231

Build elastic strength, structure + fluidity. Move with effortless power. ☯? Join Instructor Stephen Opper Mondays for Fluid Strength: Evolutionary Movement at Primal Studios!

Stephen draws from 30 years of movement and both internal and external martial arts, and 20 years of practicing structural bodywork creating a unique movement class unlike anything else. This class will help you find your center & expand your limits.

➳ 75 minute class – All levels welcome

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ This class may utilize a yoga mat so bring a mat OR ?
We have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use!

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville.

? Stephen has trained in movement and martial arts for over 30 years, with an emphasis in Chinese internal martial arts. For the last 20 years, he has also practiced structural bodywork for pain relief and rehabilitation. He has healed through chronic pain and injuries, and love helping others do the same.

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/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. ✨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.

FREE Santa Photos will be available at the center through December 24 at the The North Carolina Arboretum sponsored Santa Set. Every family who visits Santa at Asheville Outlets will receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Free Santa Photos is hosted by Great Beginnings Lead To Great Smiles.

(Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply. Valid only through December 24, 2018.)

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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.

Are you looking for a low cost way to vaccinate your pet?

In an effort to make vaccinations accessible and affordable to the animal and residents of Henderson County, we offer low cost vaccines the third Monday of every month from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at our Adoption Center.

Visit https://www.blueridgehumane.org/community-services/low-cost-vaccines/ to see if you qualify.

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45 minute meditation with sharing.

How is this 3-part Active meditation different?

It incorporates body, mind, heart and spirit, through both activity and stillness.

You can move your body!

We use lots of different moods of great music—from quiet instrumental, to intense, to longing to dance songs.

You can move through stored up emotions to help you calm your mind.

You learn how to think in a focused, organized way.

You can have profound spiritual experiences.

Bring a journal, pen, and hand towel from home if you have one (the studio will provide if you forget).

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Drop off your children on Monday afternoons from 3:00-3:45pm to join Emma as she guides them in a playful yoga practice where children will explore creative movement, restorative play, mindfulness, breath-work and self expression. This practice can increase mind and body awareness, strength, flexibility focus and creativity. Class is for kids ages 2+ and is sliding scale with a recommended fee of $8-12
Cash, Check and Venmo excepted

Emma currently teaches at a visual arts preschool and offers weekly kids yoga & art classes. She has over 10 years of experience teaching children in a variety of settings. Emma holds an NC Teaching License in Elementary Education and is a certified yoga instructor (RYS 250) She loves learning, and doing her own yoga & art in her free time! Emma is excited to continue sharing her knowledge, experience and creativity with the community!

https://www.facebook.com/events/226262734660918/?event_time_id=226262781327580

We will meet in the media room each month in order to plan fundraising, support of our teachers and students, and other ways to enrich the lives of our kids through their educational experience.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2174940519495866/?event_time_id=2174940536162531

Don’t roll the dice on your Monday! Bet on a sure thing, FUN! Come on down to Triskelion Brewing Company this Monday for our weekly tabletop gaming night. Bring your board games, and let’s play! Everything is fine, from Vampire, D&D, Pathfinder, Warhammer… to Catan, Star Wars Armada, Munchkin and everything in between!

This is a family friendly night too as many of the regular players have adolescents, and they are welcomed to play too!

We open at 4pm and you’re welcome to come in and play anytime in the afternoon, but folks usually start setting up board games around 6pm… The D&D game hosted by The Bearded Dragons Inn starts around 8pm and are open to all who wish to join. New gamers and veterans alike!

So grab your luck dice, dust off your notebooks and head out for a fun and entertaining night surrounded by fellow gamers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/269207330386736/?event_time_id=269207377053398

What better way to spend Monday than jammin’ out to a Reggae infused playlist?! Join Cynthia Sims for Power Reggae Yoga Mondays at 4:30pm!

Move through a faster Paced Vinyasa Flow with a focus on deep core engagement and activating your strength. Expect some twists, binds, inversion and arm balance options. Awesome power class for men and women.

➳ 60 minute class – All levels welcome

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ Bring a mat or we have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use!

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville.

? Instructor Cynthia Sims is a RYT 200 hour certified Yoga Alliance instructor & a certified Advanced Buti Yoga instructor. Along with being a lifelong fitness enthusiast, Cynthia is also a registered nurse with over two decades of experience working in the healthcare field. She is the founder & owner of Primal Studios. ?

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/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. ✨primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

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The 26th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™ will be held on Monday, November 19, 2018. The winning creations will be on display Sunday, November 25, 2018 – January 4, 2019. As a means to preserve the overall guest experience, The Omni Grove Park Inn invites guests not staying at the resort to view the display after 3:00 p.m. on Sundays or anytime Monday through Thursday, based on parking availability and excluding holidays (December 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 and January 1, 2019). Please note that only Registered Resort Pets will be permitted. No outside pets will be allowed.

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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This month our health topic is how to improve our health and well being by gaining understanding of the underlying mechanisms of allergies. We have 2 outstanding speakers. Both speakers will provide practical tools you can use!
Dr. James Biddle M.D., internist and integrative practitioner, will discuss allergies, the immune system, and the interplay between our selves, cancer, autoimmune disease, and infections. Dr. Biddle is passionate about his family, sustainable living, and serving and providing his patients an insightful roadmap to wellness. His talk will be well worth hearing.

Rick Bayless, environmental home health and safety consultant, is an instructor at Blue Ridge Community College, and founder of A Healthier Home. He will share 8 key steps to make your home environment healthy. His seminar is applicable for old,
new, historic, or green homes or seasonally occupied, housing children, or aging adults. Great tools for allergy and autoimmune relief!
Please join us November 19th at the clubhouse at Biltmore Lake from 6-8 pm.
RSVP directly to Asheville Integrative Medicine: (828) 252-5545

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Join us at our next Council Conversation on November 19, 2018 at the Henderson County Health Sciences Center – Room 2003 – 801 Sixth Avenue West. This meeting will be hosted by Councilman Jerry Smith.

In an effort to improve communication between the City Council and Hendersonville residents, the City Council will be hosting five community meetings throughout the City of Hendersonville. These meetings or “Council Conversations” will be held at strategic locations in Hendersonville. According to Mayor Barbara Volk, “the Council has made it a priority to meet with our citizens to discuss our vision for the community and receive feedback about what we are doing well and what we can improve on. We believe the best way to do this is to get out of City Hall and meet our residents in or near their neighborhoods.” Each meeting will be hosted by an individual council member with the City Manager and staff in attendance to help answer questions or provide information. Out of respect to everyone’s time, each “conversation” will be limited to one hour. Mayor Pro Tem Ron Stephens stated, “We hope these meetings will be well attended, because we want to hear from our residents!”

The 2018 Council Conversations are planned for the following dates and locations:

October 15, 2018 – Union Grove Baptist Church – 901 Robinson Terrace – 7:00 PM – Hosted by Mayor Barbara Volk

October 29, 2018 – Hendersonville Church of Christ – 1975 Haywood Road – 7:00 PM – Hosted by Mayor Pro Tem Ron Stephens

November 5, 2018 – Ebenezer Baptist Church – 2557 Chimney Rock Road – 6:00 PM – Hosted by Councilman Jeff Miller

November 19, 2018 – Henderson County Health Sciences Center – Room 2003 – 801 Sixth Avenue West – 6:00 PM – Hosted by Councilman Jerry Smith

December 3, 2018 – Henderson County Chamber of Commerce 204 Kanuga Road – 7:00 PM – Hosted by Councilman Steve Caraker

The City Council has made an effort to locate a meeting in close proximity to all Hendersonville residents. However, residents are welcome to attend the meeting that is most convenient for them.

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Build Strength + Core Stability ?? Know your body, know yourself. Train with Josh Prior Monday evenings for Functional Fitness at Primal Studios!

Functional Fitness is a method of obtaining health and well-being through a combination of movement and stability exercises. If you desire to see improvements in your range of motion, core strength, and cardiovascular health, this is the class for you!

Benefits include:
-Increase mobility, core strength, and endurance
-Burn calories and increase cardiovascular health
-Have fun in a supportive group setting
-End with a practice of meditation & mindfulness

➳ 60 minute class

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ A yoga mat may be incorporated for some movements. You can bring one if you like or we have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use.

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Lousiana Ave. in West Asheville.

We can’t wait to see you! ✨ All levels welcome!

Instructor Josh Prior is a trainer with a holistic approach to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. In his own words – “I believe the goal isn’t so much to look better, but to genuinely FEEL better, every day.”

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/ Buti Yoga /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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Mondays 6-9pm
October 22- December 10

Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $325 + $75 Lab & Live Model Fee

Open Mic Night at The Grey Eagle

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Service industry workers are the backbone of the Asheville economy. Without us the bars, restaurants, shops, and hotels would shut down. So then why is it that the majority of us continue to work without a living wage, reliable scheduling, or respect on the job? We share these issues and many more, but what can we do about it?

Join us for discussions on the challenges we face as service industry workers and how we can work together to improve our lives. The assembly will take place at Kairos West at 610 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 (directly below Firestorm).

Food will be provided!

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Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

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Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

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Takes All Kinds

Calling all singers, songwriters, stand ups, poets and prophets! Come one, come all.

Host Josh Dunkin wants to hear all of your stuff!

No Mimes!

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