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Thursday, October 6, 2022
God of Carnage
Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Introducing: The Black Box Series. God of Carnage. Sept. 15 - Oct. 8.

Introducing: The Black Box Series

You’ve never experienced a play on The Rock like this before! Join us for an exciting new series where the audience and artists share the stage together for an intimate and immersive theatre experience. The Black Box Series will feature contemporary works, classics, and stories and playwrights from around the globe.  Be among the first to join us on this new and exciting theatrical journey!

*Both shows contain adult language and content.

Described by Newsday as “brutally entertaining,” God of Carnage is a comedy of manners… without the manners. Don’t miss the triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensation by Yasmina Reza. The New Yorker calls this laugh-out-loud hilarity “ninety minutes of sustained mayhem.”  A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their principals in tatters.

*Adult language and content.

“A streamlined anatomy of the human animal… delivers the cathartic release of watching other people’s marriages go boom. This play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.” –The New York Times

Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger’s Revenge  
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge  

  • Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger's Revenge
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.

    Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson

    No cover
    Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time

God of Carnage
Oct 6 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Introducing: The Black Box
                Series. God of Carnage. Sept. 15 - Oct. 8.

Introducing: The Black Box Series

You’ve never experienced a play on The Rock like this before! Join us for an exciting new series where the audience and artists share the stage together for an intimate and immersive theatre experience. The Black Box Series will feature contemporary works, classics, and stories and playwrights from around the globe.  Be among the first to join us on this new and exciting theatrical journey!

*Both shows contain adult language and content.

Described by Newsday as “brutally entertaining,” God of Carnage is a comedy of manners… without the manners. Don’t miss the triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensation by Yasmina Reza. The New Yorker calls this laugh-out-loud hilarity “ninety minutes of sustained mayhem.”  A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their principals in tatters.

*Adult language and content.

“A streamlined anatomy of the human animal… delivers the cathartic release of watching other people’s marriages go boom. This play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.” –The New York Times

Friday, October 7, 2022
WNC Career Expo – Employers Register Now!
Oct 7 all-day
online w/ WNC Agricultural Center-Davis Event Center

Great companies start with great people, and you’ll find both at the WNC Career Expo. Plan to join us Tuesday, October 11 from 11 AM – 4 PM.

Presented by the Mountain Area Workforce Board and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.
CRC for ED’s 15th Annual HEAL Conference/Retreat
Oct 7 @ 9:15 am – 3:45 pm
Lake Eden, Black Mountain

*Enjoy dynamic speakers and networking while spending a gorgeous WNC fall day rejuvenating*
HEAL presents professional development and networking opportunities as well as education for the general public.
Our conference addresses disordered eating and eating disorders recovery by presenting experts from various sectors of the industry.
This year we are hosting a 1/2 day of CE sessions and a 1/2 day retreat with care-for-the-provider sessions and connection!

CARNIVALE MACABRE: The Talent Show From Hell
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

CARNIVALE MACABRE: The Talent Show From Hell

Carnivale Macabre is a variety show featuring comedy, burlesque, magic, games and more…

Set in Hell, our emcee Doz Dominus the demon takes you on the tour of his demented showcase as the artists compete for their turn to wreak havoc on earth. Who wins, or if anyone wins at all, is completely up to you!

WATCH Carnivale Macabre’s sizzle reel HERE!

God of Carnage
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Introducing: The Black Box Series. God of Carnage. Sept. 15 - Oct. 8.

Introducing: The Black Box Series

You’ve never experienced a play on The Rock like this before! Join us for an exciting new series where the audience and artists share the stage together for an intimate and immersive theatre experience. The Black Box Series will feature contemporary works, classics, and stories and playwrights from around the globe.  Be among the first to join us on this new and exciting theatrical journey!

*Both shows contain adult language and content.

Described by Newsday as “brutally entertaining,” God of Carnage is a comedy of manners… without the manners. Don’t miss the triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensation by Yasmina Reza. The New Yorker calls this laugh-out-loud hilarity “ninety minutes of sustained mayhem.”  A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their principals in tatters.

*Adult language and content.

“A streamlined anatomy of the human animal… delivers the cathartic release of watching other people’s marriages go boom. This play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.” –The New York Times

Saturday, October 8, 2022
WNC Career Expo – Employers Register Now!
Oct 8 all-day
online w/ WNC Agricultural Center-Davis Event Center

Great companies start with great people, and you’ll find both at the WNC Career Expo. Plan to join us Tuesday, October 11 from 11 AM – 4 PM.

Presented by the Mountain Area Workforce Board and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
A-B Tech Enka Campus
God of Carnage
Oct 8 @ 2:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

Introducing: The Black Box Series. God of Carnage. Sept. 15 - Oct. 8.

Introducing: The Black Box Series

You’ve never experienced a play on The Rock like this before! Join us for an exciting new series where the audience and artists share the stage together for an intimate and immersive theatre experience. The Black Box Series will feature contemporary works, classics, and stories and playwrights from around the globe.  Be among the first to join us on this new and exciting theatrical journey!

*Both shows contain adult language and content.

Described by Newsday as “brutally entertaining,” God of Carnage is a comedy of manners… without the manners. Don’t miss the triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensation by Yasmina Reza. The New Yorker calls this laugh-out-loud hilarity “ninety minutes of sustained mayhem.”  A playground altercation between eleven-year-old boys brings together two sets of Brooklyn parents for a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their principals in tatters.

*Adult language and content.

“A streamlined anatomy of the human animal… delivers the cathartic release of watching other people’s marriages go boom. This play is itself a satisfyingly primitive entertainment.” –The New York Times

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
WNC Career Expo
Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

Find the Next Step in Your Career

Great companies start with great people, and you’ll find both at the WNC Career Expo.

Plan to join us Tuesday, October 11 from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Davis Event Center at the WNC Agricultural Center, located at 761 Boylston Highway in Fletcher.

Presented by the Mountain Area Workforce Board and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Western North Carolina businesses and organizations are ready to promote career opportunities for job seekers in advanced manufacturing, technology, health care, tourism, professional services, and other high-growth industries. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies hiring now.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Business Morning Update
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Elk's Lodge

This monthly event is co-sponsored with Blue Ridge Community College’s Small Business Center, the City of Hendersonville Main Street program, and the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association features several speakers on timely community events and issues affecting our business community.

Asheville BAC In-Person Meeting
Oct 12 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Western Carolina University at Biltmore Park

Please join us for the next Business Advisory Council (BAC) Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 20 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’ll be meeting at Western Carolina University’s Biltmore Park Campus located at 28 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville.

The BAC brings together the business and non-profit service provider communities to network and talk about how we can all partner together to help those in need of employment.

Topic: Youth in the Workplace
Location: WCU at Biltmore Park 28 Schenck Pkwy, Asheville we will be meeting on the third floor in room 336. Parking is available in the parking garage next door. To access the garage, turn left at PF Chang’s onto Thetford Street, take an immediate right onto Barnack Way, and the garage entrance will be on the left. The building entrance will be to the right.

Speakers: A panel of speakers will share their experiences with having youth in their places of business. Come share your stories during our discussion, too.

Please register at the link below. We can’t wait to see you!

Young Professionals Monthly Social
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Kingmakers Draft
The YPHC’s offers a chance for young professionals to meet through a laid-back networking opportunity. Join us this month at The Kingmaker’s Draft off of Main St in Downtown Hendersonville.
October’s Program:
This month we will be hearing from Elizabeth Estrada about Professional Branding & Marketing 101! In this short interactive learning session gleam insights into yourself, your career, and your business. Also for a fun twist, attend to learn the marketing lesson behind the phrase “let them eat cake!” Materials will be provided. Just bring yourself, a few business cards, and a bright smile. Feel free to stay afterwards for networking.
*Participation is limited to those under 40*
A big thanks to AdventHealth Hendersonville and Spectrum Reach for presenting this program for the 2022 year!
Young Professionals Monthly Social
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Jackson Park

The YPHC’s Pop-Ups offers a chance for young professionals to meet through a laid-back networking opportunity. Join us each month on the 2nd Wednesday from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in Henderson County.
This July, we are meeting at Henderson County’s Jackson Park for a friendly game of disc golf! We will meet at near the HC Parks and Rec Office/Hola Carolina house around 5:00. Bring your own disc!
*Participation is limited to those under 40*
A big thanks to AdventHealth Hendersonville and Spectrum Reach for presenting this program for the 2022 year!
Thursday, October 13, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 13 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger’s Revenge  
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge  

  • Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger's Revenge
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.

    Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson

    No cover
    Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time

Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic + Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

10.13.22 Asheville Pizza & Brewing Company Theatre 2 (for 18+)
What: Stand up Comedy at Asheville Pizza & Brewing,
When: Thursday 9.8.22. 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p
Where: Asheville Pizza & Brewing Theatre 2, 675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804
Tickets: $13 (available at door or Asheville Pizza website)
Cocktails, taps & menu available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! .
Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free pizza at comics table]
[Music before show provided by Buzz Radio Asheville, “All Asheville Music & Comedy, All the Time.”]
Hosted by Hilliary Begley
Featuring: Jess Cooley, Niko Gonzalez & Petey Smith McDowell

Friday, October 14, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 14 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
AM Power Hour
Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Zen Hen
Enjoy a more productive day by meeting prospective customers at the start of your day. You may find a strong referral source, a new vendor, the perfect client, or simply get a foot in the door for connecting again later at another Chamber event. AM Power Hour is great if you are an early-bird or can’t make our after-hours networking events.
This AM Power Hour is Hosted by Zen Hen!
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Robert Dubac’s THE BOOK OF MORON
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Robert Dubac’s THE BOOK OF MORON

Having been brainwashed by a culture that worships the Kardashians over character, delusion over truth and selfies over self-effacement, comedian Robert Dubac finds himself stuck in a coma of stupidity. Described as one of the most hilarious, intelligent and scorching satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain, this quick-witted comedic production is an ode to human mediocrity — a razor-sharp roast of the absurd that’ll leave you laughing and thinking at the same time. Contains adult content.

Robert Dubac’s THE BOOK OF MORON
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Robert Dubac’s THE BOOK OF MORON

Having been brainwashed by a culture that worships the Kardashians over character, delusion over truth and selfies over self-effacement, comedian Robert Dubac finds himself stuck in a coma of stupidity. Described as one of the most hilarious, intelligent and scorching satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain, this quick-witted comedic production is an ode to human mediocrity — a razor-sharp roast of the absurd that’ll leave you laughing and thinking at the same time. Contains adult content.

Monday, October 17, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 17 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Webinar: Women’s Certification for Government Contracts
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
online

In this 2-hour webinar, Sharon Harvey with the US Small Business Administration and Pam Racer with the SBTDC will teach you how you can grow your women owned business through procurement.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 18 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
AABA – Small Business Re-Entry Success
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
online

The US Small Business Administration and the Western Women’s Business Center will deliver a second chance workshop. The workshop is for those who have been incarcerated and want that second chance at being an entrepreneur and giving back to their community. We start by saying it’s not an easy path, but one must know their options to make changes. We will share why fixing your credit score is key and then how to hone in on what it takes to run a business, what goes into the business plan, and how to access capital. Our goal is to show you how you can turn the skills you had or the ones that you learned while incarcerated into making a better future for yourself. Find out how to turn those acquired skills gained from beauty/barber courses, culinary classes, computer classes, writing, business courses and more into a future.

Wednesday, October 19, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 19 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Thursday, October 20, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 20 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!
Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger’s Revenge  
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ginger's Revenge  

  • Gluten-free comedy open mic at Ginger's Revenge
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.

    Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson

    No cover
    Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time

Friday, October 21, 2022
PSABC Business Membership Drive 
Oct 21 all-day
online
We are currently running a Business Membership Drive to boost our corporate support! We believe that the unique historic beauty of Asheville and Buncombe County is an important contributing factor to the economic health of our region. Our Business Membership program is a way for local businesses to participate in protecting not only the historic beauty but also the prosperity of our community.

Participating businesses will receive a number of benefits:

  • Recognition in our Pebbledash Newspaper, reaching 7500 homes twice a year
  • Recognition in our monthly eBlast, reaching 2500 people
  • Listing and link on PSABC website
  • Early invitations and discounts to PSABC events
Most importantly, the Business Membership program supports our ongoing work of preserving and promoting the unique historic resources of Asheville and Buncombe County! We have 3 levels of support to choose from, so there’s an option for everyone. Here is a link to Our Business Members page, and a link to Become a Business Member. Please reach out to Jamie at [email protected] for more information. We’d love to partner with you!