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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=2261496704135388

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

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/267786327235081/?event_time_id=267786423901738

Join the High Country Audubon Society for a bird walk at Valle Crucis Community Park every Wednesday. Enjoy an opportunity to see our beautiful birds in the area in a walk led by one of your community members. These walks will start on April 3rd and end on October 30th, 2019. Please note that the 4th Wednesday walk of every month will not be guided by any specific person; this walk will be a group-led walk.

https://www.facebook.com/events/650396048754175/?event_time_id=650396088754171

Agenda: https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/BCTDA-Agenda-05.29.19-1.pdf

Other materials: https://www.ashevillecvb.com/wp-content/uploads/BCTDA-2019-20-Budget-Ordinance-06.26.19-1.pdf

LINK: https://www.ashevillecvb.com/bctda/

“The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) oversees the Asheville area destination marketing and sales efforts which attract more than 3.8 million overnight visitors, providing a base of customers that spend more than $1.9 billion and generate a total $2.9 billion economic impact for the community. BCTDA has also supported 39 community capital projects with $44 million in Tourism Product Development Fund grants.

BCTDA Mission:
To be a leader in the economic development of Buncombe County by attracting and servicing visitors, generating income, jobs and tax revenues which make the community a better place to live and visit.

Vision Statement:
Asheville/Buncombe County will retain its unique, authentic and environmental charm while welcoming global visitors searching for personal enrichment and memorable experiences.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/317015318971894/

A new temporary exhibit titled “Dressing for the Occasion: Mid-Century Sandburg as Celebrity and Family Man” opens on May 13, 2019. The exhibit, which runs through October, is part of the Sandburg Home tour and features clothing and accessories from both the park’s permanent collection and loaned items from the Sandburg family.

“Dressing for the Occasion” offers visitors a window into the style, culture, and feel of mid-century America. The family’s clothing and accessories weave together the roles of Carl Sandburg as a prominent writer, celebrity, father, and husband. This temporary exhibit offers an exciting opportunity for the public to view objects that are normally in storage or in the possession of Sandburg family members. Tours of the Sandburg Home are offered daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tickets are available first come, first served, each day from the visitor information area in the ground level of the Sandburg Home.

Nearly every room in the historically furnished house museum will be included in the exhibit. Visitors will see the characteristic scarves Carl Sandburg wore as he played his guitar and sang folk songs to entertain his family and guests, the dress Lilian Sandburg wore to meet President Lyndon B. Johnson, and many other mid-century pieces worn by the Sandburgs and their daughters. Historic photographs, paired with the clothing, will provide context.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1282810215200932/?event_time_id=1282810275200926

An exhibition of youth art titled “Let a Joy Keep You,” is on display from April 1 to May 31, 2019. The inspiration for the art comes from the first line of Carl Sandburg’s poem “Joy.” Each of the 70 canvases reflects how the young artists chose to interpret what joy means to them. Visitors can see the installation at the Sandburg Home when they visit. Young artists are represented from across the country and locally, including students from Sugarloaf Elementary School in Hendersonville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2304444942927531/?event_time_id=2304445046260854

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=382266595866763

Join us at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Collaboratory. New collaboration brews will be flowing from 4-8pm, with live music from The Remarks, free appetizers from the Collaboratory menu, and your chance to meet some of the brewers behind these beers. Riverbend Malt House will be on site, with a hot steep demo.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1229711820532181/

This new class in our Fitness Center will incorporate Qigong, strengthening, mediation and yoga. This class is geared to all ages and gender, especially male golfers.

Qigong is a practice that typically involves moving meditation, slow flowing movement and deep rhythmic breathing that provides a calm meditative state of mind.

Classes are $10.00/person.

This class will be lead by instructor Dr. John Akers. Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.

https://www.facebook.com/events/407581593350375/?event_time_id=407581646683703

Head out to Oskar Blues every Wednesday to hang out with the families + locals of Brevard. We’ll feature artists, businesses, nonprofits, and other rad people that make this community so great. Each week will feature different events, live music, or activities, so check back here for what’s happening. Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular meal from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagon.

https://www.facebook.com/events/560723244441751/?event_time_id=560723277775081

Please come out and celebrate our 2019 Middle School Spring League season with our final Tournament!

We will have a three game tournament with 50 minute rounds at Memorial Stadium. Game will be played at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.

Players from The Franklin School of Innovation, Francine Delany New School For Children, Asheville Middle School, Montford North Star Academy, Rainbow Community School, Evergreen Community Charter School, Asheville Homeschooling & Unschooling will all be playing!

Pizza will be for sale as a fundraiser and ice cream from Ultimate Ice Cream Company Asheville will be there to celebrate the season!

Don’t forget about Ultimate Frisbee Summer Camp!

At Vance Elementary School 98 Sulphur Springs Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. 9am-1pm $125/camper

Session 1: 6/24-6/28: Rising 3rd-8th Grade Students
Session 2: 7/8-7/12 High School

Register at: https://forms.gle/1nQy8WQhCtkkebke7

https://www.facebook.com/events/2303434966374512/

Three opportunities to dance with Melvin!

Wednesdays in May
5pm Animation & Robotics Technique with Melvin
$50 4 week series

6pm Hip Hop Choreography Series with Melvin
$50 4 week series

7pm Lyrical Hip Hop with Melvin
$50 4 week series

https://www.facebook.com/events/577374266079403/

Our weekly dose of James Hammel’s awesome selection of cover songs and original tunes! Always a good show, and you’re bound to see someone you know at the bar!

https://www.facebook.com/events/325013448112541/?event_time_id=325013511445868

Thirsty Monk Presents:
Our 6th Annual Not So Big BIG Beer Fest – Benefiting the New Classical Academy!

Tickets on sale now at: http://monkpub.com/notsobigfest

Featuring a selection of specialty beers from America’s top breweries in an intimate outdoor/covered setting at the Thirsty Monk Warehouse space at 92 Thompson St. in Biltmore Village!

This fun, small-scale beer festival will have several scarce and one-off beers all in one place, curated for you by the Thirsty Monk, especially for Asheville Beer Week 2019!

BREWERY LIST:

-Allagash Brewing
-Grimm Artisanal Ales
-Comrade Brewing
-Mikkeller San Diego
-Cascade Brewing
-Resident Culture Brewing
-Amor Artis Brewing
-High Branch Brewing
-Thirsty Monk Brewery

And more TBD!

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Take advantage of our new DELUXE Admission Ticket!
A $25 DELUXE Admission includes:
– Admission to the festival
– Souvenir Thirsty Monk Festival Tasting Glass
– One Thirsty Monk Brewery bottled beer to-go (Tickets available at the door without this special to-go beer!)
– 4 Tokens, redeemable at the festival for food or beer pours

A $15 REGULAR Admission ticket includes:
– Admission to the festival
– Souvenir Thirsty Monk Festival Tasting Glass
– One Thirsty Monk Brewery bottled beer to-go (Tickets available at the door without this special to-go beer!)

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– Beer Tokens are available for purchase at $4 each, or 3-for-$10, and can be redeemed for festival pours or various food options.

Food options available at the festival, catered by our Thirsty Monk culinary team.

Limited parking is available on site. Please try to carpool or catch an Uber or Lyft ride if possible. No overnight parking.

A portion of proceeds will benefit The New Classical Academy in Asheville, NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1045097975688054/

Strong & the Strong 30-90 Day Challenge
Ages 13 and up
A high intensity class designed to provide a full workout in a short time. Come once or take the whole series & join the 90 day fitness challenge. Bring a yoga mat or towel & water. No preregistration required. FREE

May 1-July 17
(No class 7/3)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Recreation Park Pavilion

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523312957803744/?event_time_id=1523315461136827

The French Broad Valley Music Association: FBVMA jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Carol Rifkin and John Mitchell cohost weekly, bring an instrument to play or just enjoy the music, its free, kid friendly, donations encouraged. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to attend to listen, learn/quietly play along. More experienced players sit in the inner circle and take turns choosing fiddle tunes or songs. Guests, families and kids are invited to listen and often sing along. This style of community play has been used to entertain and pass down music to kids for generations.

The French Broad Valley Music Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to celebrate local musical heritage. “Our community. Our music. Our sense of place.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/231970501048591/?event_time_id=231970571048584

Come practice with me every Wednesday evening at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards at 6pm-7pm to get over that crazy mid week hump!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!
6pm-7pm Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224464734374111/?event_time_id=1224464801040771

Join us for a five course beer and food pairing prepared by Chef John Fleer of Rhubarb.

Gaining Ground Farm will be donating produce for the event and that takes place at Yesterday Spaces – the event center, located at the farm.

Catawba Brewing will be donating the beer for the pairings.

The event benefits Verner Center for Early Learning. Please consider having a Verner Center teacher join you for the evening. Teacher sponsorships are available during ticket purchase.

Come enjoy a delicious meal for a great cause!

https://www.facebook.com/events/309331389675503/

Just Brew It Festival takes place June 15th, 2019!
Join us for the kickoff party, where you can meet local homebrewers, purchase a membership to attend Just Brew It on June 15th, order the beer that won last year’s competition, learn more about Just Economics, and compete in beer and economic justice trivia for cool prizes!!

That night we will be voting for and awarding the Just Brew It 2019 T-shirt design award winner. For more information about entering that contest visit: https://www.justeconomicswnc.org/what-s-happening.html

This event will include a collaborative brew release brewed by the Wedge Foundation Head Brewer, Ian Leightner, in collaboration with the homebrewer, Janeen Hulbert, who won last year’s Just Brew It.

Just Brew It is a homebrew tasting and competition benefiting the work of Just Economics and will take place on June 15th. To attend you must be a member of Just Economics and discounted memberships will be available the evening of this kick off party.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381592212697242/

We meet in room E-107 each month to discuss how to further our mission for Healthcare for All. We evaluate our most recent outreach events and strategize how to improve and expand our number of, quality of, and types of events. We plan specific events between each monthly meeting. We are an optimistic, focused, energetic, determined and welcoming group. You do NOT need to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome!
For further information, contact:
Mery Krause at [email protected] or Roger Turner at [email protected], [828] 508-0314

https://www.facebook.com/events/638402359955315/

An early 6:00 start to the evening at AGB with host Tom Kirschbaum, includes Drink & Snack Specials. Many of Tom’s musician friends join him for the evening, performing a wide variety of local music.

Tom Kirschbaum has been with us, helping grow the Asheville Guitar Bar, since we were doing Thursday Jams at our Paintbox Studio. He is a truly gifted musician, and well loved for his generosity, his friendship, and his ”Almost Famous Chili and Slaw”!

Food and drink specials begin at 6:00pm. At 6:30, Tom sets the stage, sharing his love of singing and playing his signature 12 string. He hosts many of his local musicians friends who share their own music for an Asheville Music Show not to be missed.

Please be prepared to donate generously to the bands, doing your part to help support local musicians and keeping local music alive. General seating. No admission charge.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1897048563753861/?event_time_id=1897048620420522

Join us for a night of fundraising for American Cancer Society Relay For Life! We will have Great Lakes Brewing Company beer on tap! Come have a pint for a great cause!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2379611725608422/

 Isis Music Hall kicks off the summer season with free outdoor concerts in West Asheville every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Concerts on the Isis Music Hall lawn bring the community center stage for evenings filled with free music and fun festivities throughout the summer from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 “It’s just going to be a great vibe for the community and welcoming for our visitors,”” said Lillianna Woody, Isis Music Hall owner. “It’s the perfect way to unwind from the day full of responsibilities and just have fun.”

From bluegrass to blues, jazz and a few surprises in between, the summer series brings an array of local acts to the stage to satisfy nearly any song-filled soul.

“It’s really refreshing for me as a musician to be able to play in a family-friendly environment,” said breakout artist Whitney Moore, of Queen Bee & The Honeylovers. “I love the laid back community vibe of it and that people can stroll down Haywood and just happen by some great live music. It’s also early in the evening  which gives families a great opportunity to see live music.”

Cold brews, food, wine and cocktails are available for purchase. Come, kick off your heels and relax on the patio or spread out a blanket and hang out on the lawn to enjoy free music for the evening.

No reservations needed, just stop by and enjoy! Weather permitting, of course. Alcohol is permitted on the lawn, but must be purchased from Isis Music Hall.

Check their website at isiaasheville.com for a full schedule.

Head full of useless knowledge? Now’s your time to shine! Join us every Wednesday at 6:30pm for a night of interactive trivia perfect for all skill levels.

Live scoring, music rounds, photo rounds and even themed categories!

Prizes awarded each week for the 1st place team!

https://www.facebook.com/events/277072849778679/?event_time_id=357420381743925

Trivia Night is every Wednesday Night at Legends on the Lake starting at 6:30pm. Arrive early to secure your seats and ensure that you do not miss any of the action! Compete as a team or individually for prizes each week. Trivia is free to all who would like to compete. Prizes will be distributed by team, one prize per team. The certificates are good for any following visit. We ask that teams be limited to a maximum of 8 players for the sake of seating and space.

https://www.facebook.com/events/254689012071408/?event_time_id=299382854268690

Join us for a fun and informative 5 part series on how to tune up your brain. Come to one class or attend all 5 for a discount.

A healthy brain is vital to wellness and longevity. Our five part series “Brain Tune-Up,” teaches you how to support your brain heath through nutrition, acupressure, essentials oils, yoga and natural strategies.

All Classes are from 6:30pm-8:00pm

June 12th – Janet Opila-Lehman

The GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION by Dr. J.Opila-Lehman, ND, OTL.

Have you ever said to someone, “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “I’m getting a pit in my stomach.”Have you often thought that your feelings and thoughts in your brain are connected to your tummy. Current research is exploding with information that confirms the existence of a “Gut-Brain Axis.” We now know that your gut microbiome (the molecules in your gut), actually act as a second brain. A healthy gut is essential for a healthy brain. This presentation will demonstrate this phenomena and give you natural strategies for promoting positive communication between your gut and your brain (and vice versa!). Get ready to learn how the “butterflies in your stomach” can be the motivators for “bursting brain activity!!”

June 19th -Essential Oils with Jen Alonso

Keeping your Mind Clear with Focus and Motivation

How do you keep your focus and motivation in today’s busy world, while balancing work, home, family, and your own internal activity? Join Jen Alonso and learn how essential oils work within the body, as well as the best ones to use in specific situations. We will discuss safety, usage and even make some items to take home with you!

June 26 2019 Dr. Elizabeth Pavka, Wholistic Nutritionist

Title: Optimizing Brain Function Using Foods, Supplements, and More.

We’ve all heard, ‘You are what you eat,” but do you know what foods are good for your brain? Join me for a lively discussion about how to improve your brain function in many ways. We’ll explore and sample some foods that support brain function, and you will learn which supplements truly fuel your brain. Other topics will include the impact of activity, sleep, and toxins on brain health.

July 10th Acupressure with Lesha

The Gut and Brain Health Connection From the Chinese Medicine Perspective

A Hands-On Learning Experience

Join Lesha Jacyszyn L.Ac. of Acupuncture For Digestive Health for a fun hour and a half of hands-on learning. The beginning portion of the class will include instruction on how to use acupressure points to relieve anxiety, calm the mind, de-stress, get a better night’s sleep and increase brain function. These are easy to do and can be done at home, in the office or on the go.

The rest of the class will focus on foods that boost the brain. Samples of probiotic rich foods will be available to taste as well as other nourishing foods for optimal gut and brain health. You will learn how the gut microbiome affects the brain as well as try tasty organic foods. Lesha will also demonstrate how to make Majestically Magenta Lacto-fermented Spicy Cabbage Sauerkraut. A take home booklet of pictures of acupressure points as well as links to recipes you can make at home will be given to each participant. Get your brain tuned up with Lesha, she’s excited to share her gifts with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/340722210135647/?event_time_id=340722213468980

¡TriskaTrivia! is Evolving!

It is now ¡InterActive TriskaTrivia!

Instead of one theme for the entire night, each round will have it’s own topic/theme… and you get to decide what it is!!!

In between each round, we will vote on a selection of topics, and the next round will be based on the one with the most votes! So… that means, the more people on your team, the more votes you get… and you’ll steer what direction the questions take.

Don’t like sports? Vote for Classic Movies… Don’t like movies? Vote for Comic Books or World Geography…

Top two teams still get Triskelion Gift Certificates (ie Glorious Prizes)…

You can still only have up to 6 people on your team…

There are still six rounds with ten questions each, and there is still a Very Hard Questions round… the only difference is that you get to decide what the topics are…

We start at 7pm promplty and proceed to rapid fire questions that usually last until 8:30…

Come on out and test yer brainz!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2020001851418998/?event_time_id=2020001918085658

$10 Advance / $12 Day of Show

Join for an intimate songwriting showcase with two new Asheville favorites, Asher Leigh & Laura Boswell, with special guest performance by Madelyn Ilana. Artists will share original, heartfelt music exploring the complexities of life and love.

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/432925924183877/

Bachata Sensual is an independent dance form with strict lead and follow principles. The dance is an interpretation of the music with mostly circular movements and body waves. When the music has stronger beats, however, the dance also uses isolations and dips. Open to all levels!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2215807668486114/