Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Saturday, August 25, 2018
The Karma Mechanics in AVL
Aug 25 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 26 @ 12:00 am
The Burger Bar

Come Hang with the Gang and Chakra your Ashram in one of AVL’s oldest dive bars!!!!!!!!! NO THERE ARE NOT BURGERS!!! YES, there are plenty of DRINKS!!!!!! & OLD SCHOOL ROCK BY THE KARMA MECHANICS!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/439605076555429/

The Travelin’ McCourys – Black Mountain, NC
Aug 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Jam In The Trees

Catch The Travelin’ McCourys Live at Jam in the Trees!
August 25!

https://www.facebook.com/events/945088498988651/

Trial by Fire (Tribute to Journey)
Aug 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:59 pm
The Orange Peel

Journey Tribute Trial by Fire
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/trial-by-fire-tribute-to-journey-3/

In 1996, arena rock superstars Journey put the band back together to record their tenth studio album, Trial by Fire. Shortly after the release of this reunion album lead singer and signature voice, Steve Perry injured himself while training for what was to be a high energy road show. With Steve Perry unable to perform, the Trial by Fire tour became “the tour that never happened”. Imagine if Steve Perry had never injured himself on that fateful day. What would the Trial by Fire tour look like?

Flash forward to the present. TRIAL BY FIRE is born out of the hearts of five seasoned North Carolina – based musicians who have decided to answer that question. It is their vision to bring that 1996 tour to Journey fans across the country; to embrace the sound and visuals of the Steve Perry era of Journey.

Prepare to let TRIAL BY FIRE take you back to an earlier day when lighters were held high, and you couldn’t help but sing along to such powerful choruses as “Don’t Stop Believin’”, “Wheel in the Sky”, “Lights”, “Separate Ways” and “Faithfully”.

www.trialbyfire.net

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Saturday Night Jive w/ DJ AVX | Summer Dance Series 8/25
Aug 25 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 26 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Genre: Dance
Cover: $5 Suggested Donation
Doors/Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

DJ AVX

https://www.mixcloud.com/djavx/
https://www.facebook.com/avxone

https://www.facebook.com/events/230160954436981/

The Cliftones at The One Stop
Aug 25 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 26 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Genre: Reggae
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

The Cliftones

The Cliftones are a group of musicians, who together, create powerful music – a unique style of crucial, powerhouse roots reggae. In the true spirit of roots and culture, The Cliftones blend the sounds of a relentless dance groove with positive upliftment in the lyrical message. The result is an individual sound that is undeniably their trademark.

web: http://www.thecliftones.com/

vids: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbUXAJFydVFQShZdarSN9iSJtj_IR50Gk

https://www.facebook.com/events/800485020145398/

Sunday, August 26, 2018
7TH ANNUAL REUSE CONTEST
Aug 26 all-day

For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st . The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott Stetson, ReStore General Manager. Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will be announced in mid-September.

Always a Bridesmaid
Aug 26 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

From the writing team behind last year’s smash sensation The Dixie Swim Club. In this rollicking comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, and hilarity ensues. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger to catch a bride’s bouquet or have been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny play by Jones Hope Wooten is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved.

Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM

Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731

Best of 2018 by Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool
Aug 26 all-day
NC

Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.

The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.

Chihuly at Biltmore
Aug 26 all-day
Biltmore House

The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).

The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders)Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).

Three new works
 were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.

Healthy Eating in Practice Conference
Aug 26 all-day
Omni Grove Park Inn

ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project), in partnership with Duke University World Food Policy Center, University of North Carolina Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and MAHEC, will present the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference August 26-29, 2018, at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Daphne Miller, M.D., author of Farmacology, will give a keynote address on the intersection of farming, food, and health.

 

Additional speakers include William H. Dietz, M.D., Chair of the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University; Kelly D. Brownell, Director of the Duke World Food Policy Center; and Patrick Conway, M.D., President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Alice Ammerman, Director of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti, M.D., Medical Director of Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles Program, serve as course directors.

 

Registration for the conference is now open at healthyeatinginpractice.org. Attendance for the four-day conference is $1,150 if registering by June 1, and $1,450 after. Continuing education credits, including 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, are accredited through a joint providership of the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and ASAP. Healthy Eating in Practice is made possible by generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.

Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Aug 26 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.

From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.

Nature Across the Carolinas: Fiber Art with Quilts
Aug 26 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features  pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

About the Artists

Mary Stori

From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.

Judy Simmons

Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.

Kate Weston

From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials.  Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.

Pioneer Women Painters of the River District
Aug 26 all-day
NC

Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants  like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle.   At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings.  Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz

Red Hot in the Blue Ridge
Aug 26 all-day
175 Biltmore Avenue

The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures.  Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.

ReStore ReUse Contest
Aug 26 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
ReStore ReUse Contest @ Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org

August 26 Flea For Y’all
Aug 26 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Asheville Outlets

Mark your calendars for the last Sunday of each month April through October and special events in November and December.

August 26 – Asheville Outlets Mall
Sunday morning 8am – 3pm ($2 adult entry)
Vintage, art and handmade FLEA MARKET

A must-do for antiquers, vintage collectors, art seekers and sellers. The finest vintage picking around, local handmade art and objects, people watching, collecting, discovering and connecting with 100 local and regional vendors and artists.

VENDORS Apply Now!! http://ashevillefleaforyall.com/apply/

Pics of flea markets past:
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ASHEVILLE FLEA FOR Y’ALL
http://ashevillefleaforyall.com/

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Family Animal Encounters
Aug 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!

Snapshots of Summer Photo Contest
Aug 26 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles 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.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:

There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:

Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.

Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced  at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].

Yoga for Cancer with Sara LaStella
Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Asheville Yoga Center

Come join us for this special weekend dedicated to learning, yoga, and healing. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in how yoga can support those going through, or recovering from, cancer treatment:

· Yoga teachers and aspiring teachers
· Cancer patients and survivors, at any stage of treatment or recovery
· Co-survivors and caregivers

Topics Covered:
• “What is cancer?” from both a Western and Eastern medical perspective
• The most common types of cancer, treatments, and side-effects
• The mental, emotional, and psychosocial impact of a cancer diagnosis
• Creating a safe and healing environment for your students
• Building your toolbox: skillful use of asana, movement, pranayama, mudra and relaxation
• Asana sequencing that supports your students
• Tailoring classes to students at various stages of recovery and survivorship
• Practice teaching

300-hour YA Credit
All Levels Welcome

Save $50 if you sign up by July 14, 2018
$250 with Early Bird Special!
($300 after July 14, 2018)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1919503151674532/

Asheville’s Organicfest – August 26th, 2018
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

❤ Asheville’s Organicfest is a family-friendly celebration of living a healthy, organic and sustainable lifestyle.

✨ Enjoy a festive day of live local music, organic eats and treats, Organicfest Marketplace featuring organic and green products, Natural Arts & Crafts, Natural Health and Wellness Practitioners.

✳ Learn about a lifestyle of wellness through Free Samples, Awesome Organic Giveaways, and Fun eco-friendly activities for kids.

✨ Organicfest Goodie-Bag Giveaway! ✨
Our volunteers will be randomly handing out 150 goodie-bags throughout the day, featuring organic snacks, coupons, stickers, and other fun goods and goodies!

✿ Eco-Friendly Activities for Kids ✿

☆ Parade Prop Making! (12pm)☆
We invite the kids to create headbands, “good bug” bees, and other crafts to march through the Bee Organic! Parade with Debra Roberts.

☆ Bee Organic! Parade (1 pm) ☆
Dress up like your favorite good bug (or garden fairy!) and join the Organicfest’s annual Bee Organic! Parade and celebrate the bounty of the organic garden and the importance of pollinating good bugs!

☆ Earthloom Tapestry ☆
Join us to weave an Earthloom Tapestry with local artist,
Audra Holden and create a community story for the Organicfest Celebration to present to a local, do-good non-profit.

? Music Schedule ?
10:00 Yuli Johnson
10:30 Dani Grace
11:00 Dawn Carol
11:30 Uncle Terry
12:00 Sherri Lynn & Friends
12:30 Ginnie Waite
1:00 Lance Kurland
1:00 Kids’ Parade
1:25 Ian Rudick
1:30 Jimmy Landry
2:00 QuickChester
2:30 Current Residents
3:00 Richard Shulman
3:30 Jeff Michaels
4:00 Greenway
4:30 Jay Whitham
5:00 Daniel Barber
5:30 Bryan Divisions

✿ This is a free event open to the community! ✿

Visit Organicfest.org for more info. Hope to see YOU there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/320669445131122/

Classical Guitarist in the Great Hall
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment

Wake up to the soothing sounds of classical guitar as Lou Mowad plays gentle melodies for your enjoyment.

Healing Shamatha Meditation
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
OM Sanctuary

Phakyab Rinpoche teachings will be on the theory and practice of Buddhist meditation focusing on the nine stages that lead to the perfection of meditative concentration (shamatha).

Dates:
-Weekend Aug 24, 25, 26th
-Friday Only: Dharma Talk Time: 7:00p – 900p Tuition: $25

Location:
OM Sanctuary, Multipurpose Room
87 Richmond Hill Dr. Asheville, NC 28806

The weekend retreat will offer:
-Students an introduction to the meditation practice
-Meditation necessary for healing the body and mind
-Teaching for progress on the path to enlightenment
-The practice of the tantras

Registration (general registration ends August 17):
-Advance Registration – Free Book: Register by July 24 for the full weekend and receive a signed copy of Phakyab Rinpoche’s book Meditation Saved My Life.
-3 Day Commuter Registration, Sliding Tuition: $233 or $183 includes: 2 lunch -Sat. & Sun. and materials
-3 Day/2 Night Retreat Registration, includes: Tuition, lodging (shared or private), all meals, and materials

Register- https://bit.ly/2snEYjc

Multi-year Practice:
If there is enough interest, Phakyab Rinpoche would like to bring the (shamatha) multi-year practice and curriculum to achieve the necessary 3,700 hours required to reach level 9 to the states. He has currently offered this training only in France. Beginning in 2019, students will have an opportunity to engage in the multi-year practice and curriculum to achieve the necessary 3,700 hours required to reach level 9.

Students Bring:
Personal items, cushion, mala – beads, notebook & pen, personal snacks and water.

Questions? Contact [email protected], Subject line: Rinpoche with questions or interest.

Cancellation Policy: To support the faculty and this program, refunds are only available 14 days out, minus $50 service fee. Contact the Organizer.

About Phakyab Rinpoche:

Rinpoche is a powerful example of the potential we all have to cultivate the life of the Bodhisattva or spiritual hero. He is a steadfast advocate of non-violent conflict resolution and he brings humility, cheer and boundless compassion to his teachings. His personal story of self-healing vividly demonstrates our inherent potential to heal ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally. Rinpoche also serves as a reminder that obstacles can be transformed into resources for spiritual awakening.

Phakyab Rinpoche (Ngawang Sungrab), is a renowned Buddhist scholar, practitioner, and healer. He was born in Kham, Tibet in 1966, ordained at the age of thirteen, and began his monastic training at Ashi Monastery. After leaving TIbet, he entered Sera Mey Monastery in southern India, where he was tutored by Ven. Khenpo Lobsang Jamyang and Ven. Khensur Tinle Topgye. In 1994, he was recognized by his Holiness the Dalai Lama as the eighth rebirth of the Phakyab Rinpoche, a beloved Lama from Kham. After this recognition, the Dalai Lama requested that Rinpoche return to Tibet in order to assume leadership of Ashi and Lithang Monasteries, the traditional seats of the Phakyab Rinpoche.

While in Tibet, Rinpoche became known for his ability to perform Tantric obstacle-clearing rituals to assist individuals in their physical and emotional healing. While in Tibet, RInpoche faced severe health challenges, and in 2003 was granted full political asylum by the United States Government. Rinpoche spent many months in a New York hospital dealing with these health issues. At a critical moment in his healing, he consulted with the Dalai Lama, and made the decision to rely on spiritual practices and faith to heal himself. After six months, to the astonishment of his doctors, Rinpoche was on the path of regaining radiant health. In 2009, after being granted his green card, he was able to return to India, reunite with his family, and received his Geshe degree.

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In Times of Seismic Sorrows
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Craft

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.

Chihuly at Biltmore – Daytime
Aug 26 @ 11:00 am
Chihuly at Biltmore - Daytime

Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.

Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.

Summer Pop Up Shop
Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bhramari Brewing Company

We’re back! Beat the summer heat, grab a brew and shop our 11-day pop up shop featuring some of the area’s best in handmade and vintage. We’ve curated goods featuring over 75 independent vendors of handmade and vintage goods including clothing, jewelry, decor, greeting cards, and more.

SUMMER POP UP SHOP
Open August 16-26 | 11am-9pm

Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

For more details and a full list of vendors click the link above or visit: https://www.showandtellpopupshop.com/

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Introduction to Golf
Aug 26 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: Golf Pro Shop ext. 1034
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/golf

Let our golf professionals open the world of golf to you. This introduction to the game of golf is a clinic that covers the basic rules, etiquette, and the PGA’s of golf (posture, grip, and alignment). Clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is required. Please sign-up at least one (1) day in advance by calling (800) 438-5800 ext. 1034.

2018 Haywood County Fair
Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Haywood County Fairgrounds

The Fair is Coming!! Visit haywoodcountyfairgrounds.org for more info!

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Champagne Brunch at Blue Ridge
Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Culinary
Contact: Blue Ridge
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/blue-ridge

The Blue Ridge is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Don’t miss the phenomenal Sunday Champagne Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.

Adult Pricing:
Sunday Brunch    $40 plus tax   

Child Pricing (6-12):
Sunday Brunch    $20 plus tax 

Kids 5 and under eat free with paying adult.

Gratuity is included on parties of eight or more.

Attire: Resort Casual
Location: Vanderbilt Wing (Lobby Level)
Reservations: Recommended

2017 Parking Rates
Outdoor Self-Parking and Garage:
0-3 hours: Complimentary│4-6 hours: $10│6-24 hours: $15

Valet:
Day Guests: $15│Overnight Guests: $22

Guided Trail Walk (Free)
Aug 26 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
NC Arboretum

Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October, trained volunteer guides lead small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season, topics of discussion include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history, and the cultural and land use history of The North Carolina Arboretum. Guides may include areas such as the Natural Garden Trail and Bent Creek.

Programs are held rain or shine and participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Individuals should also wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walks last 1.5- 2.5 hours, depending upon the interest of the group, and are approximately one to two miles in length. Due to length and content, this program is not recommended for children under 8 years of age.

Walks begin in the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of five or more are required to pre-register by calling 828-665-2492. Walks are FREE, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.

Due to size limitations of the tours, groups of 10 or more are required to book a private guided trail tour.

Family Yoga
Aug 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Pure Yoga Asheville

What better way to celebrate the beginning of school starting and a goodbye to summer than a fun, family yoga experience with the ones you love! Come and be a part of our Pure Yoga Asheville kids yoga programming as a family and get everyone on the mat! This unique Family Yoga hour will be a playful and engaging time to be fully present, explore poses and meditation, have fun, create connection, and share your practice together. Children can experience benefits from yoga, including improved physical strength, body awareness, and concentration.

All ages are welcome! Cost is $8 per person. Each family member needs to register individually. Led by Beth. Sign up online at www.pureyogavl.com/events

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