Calendar of Events

It’s Big Daddy’s 65th birthday.  The mood is somber, despite the festivities, because a number of evils poison the gaiety: greed, sins of the past and desperate hopes for the future as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.

Doors open at 1:00PM
Drinks and Concessions Available.
Tickets are $5.00

Gene Wilder, one of the most beloved actors of all time, comes to the Capitol Theater!

The Capitol Theater’s Classics At The Capitol Series rolls right into September with one of Gene Wilder’s most beloved movies, the timeless classic Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory. It will be shown at the historic theater Sunday, September 9th at 2:00 PM. Tickets will be only $5.00 and can be purchased at the box office or online.

Based off Roald Dahl’s 1964 novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is the story of Charlie Buckett, a poor paperboy who takes his grandfather to visit Willy Wonka’s Candy Factory after finding a golden ticket in a worldwide contest. Four other children from around the globe are also winners. This event has the whole world’s attention as it’s the first time the highly reclusive Wonka has ever allowed anyone to visit his factory, yet alone make a public appearance.

Filled with memorable moments–including a ride through a tunnel that no child who watched the movie has ever forgotten–plus songs such as “Pure Imagination” and “The Candy Man,” Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory is a film of pure entertainment for young and old alike that has endured for over 40 years. Local film writer Andy Ross will introduce the film. He says, “This is a movie I have loved all my life and can still vividly recall when my parents handed me a VHS tape of the film for the first time. This is such a wonderful movie; it’s impossible to not love Gene Wilder. I can’t wait to see this on the big screen!”

Located at 104 S Main St. in Greeneville, The Capitol Theater is a historic venue that operated as a movie theater from 1934-1992. Today, The Capitol Theater operates as a performing arts center that features not only great movies, but stage plays, concerts, and other events. The Capitol leads the way in area repertory screenings of classic film.

https://www.facebook.com/events/287612211975609/

Join us this Sunday, September 30th, from 2:00 – 4:00pm to celebrate the coming of Fall with our annual Michaelmas celebration. We will have games, crafts, a pie walk, an apple cider press, and our yearly Michaelmas Play all on our beautiful 90 acre campus in Candler.

$5 – $10 suggested donation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/313263509461688/

The landscapes of the Eastern temperate forest region are incredibly diverse, offering an abundance of plants that can be utilized in countless ways. Join us at Ardea as we look at native plants which can serve as staple foods, teas, and spices, bringing native foods to your pantry and spice rack. We will cover many plants and trees, such as common milkweed, sumac, persimmon, mulberry, oak, bee balm, new jersey tea, and more. There will also be a brief discussion on coppice management of some species, and the ecological importance of a bioregional diet. Tasting will be a part of this experience and handouts will be given.

​Individual class fee – $40
Late Summer/Fall Four Class Bundle – $120
Early Bird Discount for Four Class Bundle (ends July 31) – $80

To REGISTER please complete this online form: https://goo.gl/forms/sfISbSesBk2LWMNj2.

Wild Blessings!

https://www.facebook.com/events/207532413411719/

Brandon Audette & Marley Carroll will be playing some loungy, chill and relaxing music from 2-7pm. We will have a craft bloody mary bar for everyone to enjoy during the day, and relaxing ENO hammocks outside for those that want a truly loungy Sunday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/254140371972386/

September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative in which hunger relief organizations team up to raise funds and awareness to help combat hunger in their local communities. Throughout the month, Bounty & Soul will be raising awareness of the issue of hunger in our community. Over 30,000 people in Buncombe County are food insecure, or unsure where their next meal is coming from. Bounty & Soul reaches over 700 individuals every week, but there is much more to be done. Join Bounty & Soul by donating your time or making a cash donation. Every $1 raised enables Bounty & Soul to provide 3-4 days of fresh, healthy produce for families, seniors, children and others who struggle with hunger and their health.

Visit www.bountyandsoul.org for a complete list of #HungerActionMonth activities and or reach out to us at [email protected] to learn how you can become locally involved TODAY.

https://www.facebook.com/events/238472790184018/

At 828 Escape, we believe that escape rooms are for EVERYONE! In fact, we believe this so strongly that we have a FREE game for anyone who wants to try it! Yes, FREE! No strings attached! It is called “The Cursed Treasure” and it is a 15 minute tabletop game to introduce you to escape rooms! Whether you have been putting off trying an escape room, or whether you already love them and have friends or family who are reluctant to try.

We’ll also have lots of other fun games and activities for you to try as well!

Join us at Balsam Falls Brewing for an afternoon of fun! Bring yourself, bring your friends, bring your family. Have delicious beer and make new friends and play some awesome games!

https://www.facebook.com/events/315550692582070/

Beginner Wheel Throwing with Cayce Kolstad

Tuesdays 3-5:30pm
August 28- October 2

With an emphasis on ceramic tableware, this class is a perfect introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. We will explore the fundamental forms of functional pottery and work towards altering them to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. We will also cover the basics of glazing in order to create food safe pots you can use at home.

Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $235 + $35 Lab Fee

Cheer Competition this Sunday at 3:00pm. Everyone come out and bring your loud voices and support these young ladies as they start the road to bring another championship home to Brevard. So all parents even Football parents and players come and support these ladies the way they deserve since they scream and yell for you every Saturday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/233973194141029/

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

1st Annual Dance & Drive for Lakota Nation at Ambrose West

Life on the reservation is extremely difficult. Many people perish each winter in their own homes from lack of basic necessities. On Pine Ridge Reservation over 33% of homes have no electricity or basic running water, this forces many to carry (often contaminated) water from local rivers daily for use. Infant mortality rate is the highest in the country, and about 300% higher than the US average. This is the result of hundreds of years of genocide that continues today. We believe our indigenous brothers and sisters deserve better.

WHERE: 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
WHEN: Sunday September 30, 2018
EVENT TIMES: 4-11pm
ALL AGES
$5 Suggested Donation at Door

Courtyard Family Fun
hosted by Freedom Song 4-7pm
Storytelling by Stoneman
Readings by Byron Ballard and Kai Peace Eagle
Acoustic set by Grandpappy
Drums & Song

Main Stage (House Music) 7-11pm
Rasa and Aiden 7pm
Jericho 9pm

Donation Drive
September 30th-October 4th
Monetary Donations
These monies will go directly into the utility accounts for families that have signed up for support to stay warm this winter. We are working with an established organization that acts as a liaison between the utilities and the families on both Pine Ridge and Rosebud. One month of heating can cost anywhere between 200-600$ a month in the harshest parts of winter ( -40 degrees at times ) considering the housing is not up to contemporary insulating standards. Utilities generally wont deliver small amounts so you can paypal us at [email protected] with “HEATING FUEL” and we will donate in bulk at the end of the drive
-OR-
New/Excellent condition
Winter/Waterproof QUALITY clothes/shoes/boots
SCHOOL SUPPLIES- backpacks/writing/art/calculators/etc
INFANT- warm gear, diapers, toys, medicines/supplements, carriers, etc
CHILDREN’S toys, books, riding helmets, sports equipment, balls/bats/etc
FOOD-(non-perishable) large bags of dried rice/beans, nuts, jerky, dried fruits or vegetables, spices, seeds for spring, vitamins, tea, coffee
WATER FILTERS of any kind. Pitchers, sink install, must omit heavy metals

Have a donation but can’t make it on Sunday the 30th? You can drop seven days a week between 11 AM and 7 PM at the Honeypot 86 North Lexington Ave. or Ambrose West Tu,We,Th btwn 12-5pm
Email:
Riley at [email protected]
Sara [email protected]
Heidi [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/682224152158792/

Amazing Pizza Company is a wood fired pizza food truck.

Making thin crust Neapolitan style pizza

fresh each day from their mobile kitchen.

www.facebook.com/APCpizzaCO

https://www.facebook.com/events/298827094181885/

Meat & Metal: Solstice Slaughter
Annabel Lee / As Sick As Us / Til We Ignite / I, The Supplier / Blackwater Drowning / Reciprocator / Soul Season / Covenator
Show: 4pm
Doors: 3pm
$12 – $13
Meat from Blind Pig
All Ages

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/meat-metal-solstice-slaughter/

https://www.facebook.com/events/324389591440832/

Join us for an evening of inspiring Kirtan with Michael Johnson. All proceeds will be donated to the Native Seeds Project through the Susan Howarth Memorial Fund to help women in Uganda. Northern Uganda is currently host to 795,000+ South Sudanese refugees, the largest refugee crisis in Africa today. The Native Seeds Project provides much-needed tree seedlings to several of these refugee communities. These trees will provide nutrition for the most vulnerable of the refugees (pregnant women and children under the age of 13) while also protecting surrounding forests from the devastating long-term ecological impacts refugee camps incur upon the surrounding landscape. Tree seedling distribution to the camps will also include a comprehensive training for the communities on proper care and sustainable harvesting and preparation of the non-timber forest products provided by the trees. Your help can make a difference!

https://www.facebook.com/events/256529081734751/

This seminar is focusing on “why” and “how” to implement the foam roller in our recovery from working out or lifes daily stress. Being able to take back control of our bodies physical state starts with understanding and respecting our bodies- this seminar is about just that.
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[Part 1] in our new “Seminar Sundays”.
The last Sunday of every month will be an active focused seminar at Riveroak. All focusing on embracing our movement in order to fix our sh#t!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1134894829982738/

Hip Bones’ takes groove music to a very deep, rich and funky place. Using Hip Bones’ formula of deconstructing and mashing up rock, funk, reggae and jazz standards, Two-Bass Hit covers the music of artists like D’Angelo, Bob Marley, Radiohead, John Scofield, Prince, and Sting, and does it with drums and two electric bassists, creating a unique and enjoyable jazz-funk-dub experience. Two-Bass Hit features the seamless groovemaking of drummer Robin Tolleson and the melodic and rhythmic bass work and looping of two of the area’s finest musicians, Shannon Hoover and featured guest Steve Davidowski.

www.hipbones.net

https://www.facebook.com/events/266663047311128/

Jonathan Byrd and The Pickup Cowboy are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters, and old-fashioned tent revivalists. Between heartbreaking ballads and heart-lifting sing-alongs, the Cowboys entertain and get audiences involved in the show.

$20 Advance / $20 Day of Show

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/308990139666562/

Jonathan Byrd and The Pickup Cowboy are musical gunslingers, vaudevillian hucksters, and old-fashioned tent revivalists. Between heartbreaking ballads and heart-lifting sing-alongs, the Cowboys entertain and get audiences involved in the show.

Lounge Seated

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

$20 Advance / $20 Day of Show

https://www.facebook.com/events/445485522605914/

Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! 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: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris

Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2

These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee

Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018

Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience

Tickets are on sale….. as of….. now!

Wow!!!!!! Jon Reep at The Artisan of Flat Rock.

That’s right, folks. Winner of Last Comic Standing and Hickory’s hometown boy comes to The Artisan for one night only.

*21+ ONLY* Must be member/guest of member or purchase nonmember ticket.

Jon Reep is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor. His authentic point of view is a result of being born and raised in rural Hickory, NC. He lived there until he moved to Raleigh, NC in 1992 to attend North Carolina State University. Shortly thereafter he began performing stand-up comedy at Goodnights comedy club. He graduated from NCSU in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater, Mass Communication, and Public & Personal communication. Upon graduating, Jon was employed at UNC-TV where he became the assistant director of such TV shows as “North Carolina Now” & “Legislative Week in Review”, while at night simultaneously honing his skills as a stand-up comedian. In 1998 Jon left UNC-TV to pursue a full-time comedy career. He traveled all over America performing in comedy clubs and colleges in every state in the country. In 2000, Jon was invited to perform at the Montreal Just for Laughs festival, and shortly thereafter moved to Los Angeles, CA to further is career as a stand-up comedian and actor.

As an actor Jon has played the pot smoking farmer “Raymus” from the movie “Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo Bay”, and the dim witted cop Gerald Bob from the ABC Sitcom “Rodney”. He played a goodwill worker in Disney Channels “Good Luck Charlie” and was the HEMI guy in Dodge Truck’s popular ad campaign. Most recently he can be seen as Jed Forney in “Eastbound and Down” and was the host of SPEED TV’s, “R U Faster than a Redneck.” He can next be seen in the Steven Quale film “Into the Storm” starring Richard Armitage and Matt Walsh.

As a comedian he was the Winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” season 5. He’s been on Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”, the half-hour special “Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep”, & his own special “Jon Reep: Metro Jethro”. He’s been on TBS’s “Pit Stop Comedy”, NBC’s “Late Friday” or CMT’s “Comedy Club” & “Comedy stage” among others.

Feature guest: Mike Elis
Special guest: Justin Blackburn
Hosted by: Kevin Duffy

https://www.facebook.com/events/521496524931167/

De la Noche presents an evening of classic and nouveau Argentine tango music for dancing or listening. On September 30, De La Noche celebrates the release of the new CD, “De La Noche” which has 11 tracks of favorite tangos including La Comparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla. CD’s will be available for sale and the first FIVE people to sign the guest book will receive a FREE CD.
THE BLOCK off biltmore is a lovely venue in a historic building and features a full bar. Tango dance instruction begins at 7:30 and dancing to Traditional and Nouveau Argentine music by De la Noche begins around 8:30 PM. $12.

https://www.facebook.com/events/321232591764188/

Montford Park Players Presents Iconic Tragedy,
Hamlet

The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
by William Shakespeare

Produced by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Show Dates:
September 7-29, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays @ 7:30pm

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. Asheville, NC
Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud announce their upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. All performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre at 92 Gay Street in the heart of Asheville’s historic Montford District, from September 7th through the 29th on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30pm. This performance like ALL of Montford Park Players’ shows will be absolutely FREE to attend.

This classic tale of “the melancholy Dane” is one of the best-known plays in all of literature and is considered by many to be the greatest play ever written! The show has been presented by Montford Park Players many times over their 46-year history, most recently in 2013, and it remains one of the most-widely produced plays, at theaters around the world. The current production promises to be a daring one, as director Melon Wedick will give us an adaptation that keeps the action moving over two hours, but also incorporates selections from Virgil’s Aeneid.

In the play, when the King of Denmark, recently murdered by his brother, demands that his bookish son avenge his death, prince Hamlet must determine the truth, evade a host of meddlers, and overcome his own hesitations to send his murderous uncle to bloody death.

The show stars Jon Stockdale in the titular role, with Montford Park Players’ favorites Travis Lowe, Julianne Arnell, Ryan Martin and Jane Hallstrom all performing starring roles. The cast also includes Sonia D’Andrea, Will Storrs, Bill Parks, Molly Graves, Charlie Wilson, John Mendenhall, Savannah Stone, and Jamie Knox as Ophelia. Costumes are by Amanda Raye Shive and sets are designed by Laura Lowe.

For more information or to reserve seats, go to montfordparkplayers.org, or call at (828) 254-5146.

https://www.facebook.com/events/605311413204960/

“THE BEST IRISH GROUP IN BLUEGRASS SO FAR.” ~ IRISH AMERICAN NEWS

JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass), their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world.

$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show

Seated Main Stage 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/525363454584605/

JigJam are a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass), their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world.

“Here’s an Irish band that’s going to impact the world as hard as Clancy Brothers or U2 if they get only half a chance.” MIDWEST RECORDS

https://www.facebook.com/events/477453042729795/

The Asheville School of Improv presents Suggestion Box, a crowd-sourced improv comedy show featuring former and current students. Some of the former students have gone on to be part the popular improv troupes Reasonably Priced Babies and The Deep End. And the current students are on the fast track to popular troupedom. Hosted by Tom Chalmers. Tickets are only $7.00 (just $5.00 for students of The Asheville School of Improv).

https://www.facebook.com/events/2105363756161915/

Open Jam With Special Affair at One World Brewing Downtown.

Bring your instruments and lets play some tunes!
Starts at 8 PM.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2118695034847175/

An awesome night of Synth Punk music!

The Dayton Exchange (Queens)
https://thedaytonexchange.bandcamp.com/album/light-and-loss

Cold Choir (Asheville)
https://coldchoir.bandcamp.com/album/operat-r

https://www.facebook.com/events/167445124125167/