Calendar of Events

We have your Monday dinner planned. Our good friend Dream Kasestatad of Pranom Pop-up will be passing through Asheville on his nationwide tour bringing with him his authentic Thai street food. What’s on the menu? His famous boat noodle soup, just in time for the cooler weather.

Dream has been busy since we last saw him. He was just in Clarksdale, MS cooking for the Deep Blues Festival. While he was there he was filming his feature documentary about the Williams family. The Williams family performed at Ground Zero, Morgan Freeman’s blues club and restaurant. Both the Williams family and Dream were invited back to take over Ground Zero in April. After his short stop here in Asheville he will be heading to New Orleans for the annual voodoo festival. While in New Orleans he will film segments of a new horror film he is directing then back to his hometown in Austin to start filming a new travel/good pilot starring Amy Paffrath, former host of VH1, fox’s Dating Naked and now current host of ESPN, Drone Races and E Entertainment.

The traveling concept has humble roots. Kasestatad is the product of four generations of Thai restaurateurs, the catalyst behind his deep love of family and community. “Food is love in our family,” Kasestatad says. His culinary-centric upbringing and love for traditional Thai food preparation led him to Los Angeles, where he prepared pad Thai from his apartment and offered bicycle delivery to friends, bars and small businesses. From there, he began hosting Thai street food pop ups, eventually hitting the road to share his cuisine nationwide. Now, Kasestatad travels the nation, stopping in foodie hubs like New Orleans and Charleston. “I love traveling,” he says. “I love meeting and connecting with people.” He also loves exposing communities across the country to authentic Thai food. For Kasestatad, taking his cuisine on the road is as much about the people as it is about the food. His favorite part? “All the friends I have made all over the country,” he says. “It feels more like reconnecting with friends when I come to town than work.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/252031968844967/

Our Hominies Cluster Monthly Meeting will take place at the Buncombe County Sports Park this month, as the library will be holding early voting at that time.

This will be a shortened but important meeting! We’ll discuss the poll greeting schedule and final GOTV efforts (including canvassing and phone banking).

If there’s good weather, we’ll meet at the picnic tables next to the bottom parking lot. Come through the main entrance, go down the hill to the bottom fields, and take the very first left into the first parking lot. You’ll see us at the tables in front of the soccer field.

If it is raining, we’ll meet under the picnic shelter next to the playground.

IMPORTANT: The park closes at 7pm so we will need to be out before they close the gates.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2016703441953934/

This month’s topic is Juggling Act: Balancing Work, Family, & Self-Care. Join us for an interactive evening as we talk, laugh, and juggle our way to explore the quality in our lives. Children’s activities will be provided while grown-ups participate in the education session. Childcare is for children 2 years & up and potty trained.

Dinner this month is graciously donated by Lola’s Old Hickory House. There will be a vegetarian option for dinner, but families with other dietary needs may want to provide their own food. Please click “Going” to RSVP.

The Family Dinner Series programs focus on a variety of topics centered around the family. This FREE series is designed to bring families together for a meal, conversation, education, and fun. Additionally, families will also be able to receive more information about organizations and agencies within our community who provide services, activities, and information geared towards families.

The Family Dinner Series is sponsored by The Children’s Center of Transylvania County, Transylvania County Parks and Recreation, Transylvania County Library, The Family Place, SAFE, Inc. of Transylvania County, Southmountain Children and Family Services, Brevard College, The Haven of Transylvania County, and the CARE Coalition.

https://www.facebook.com/events/727367437599860/

Get ready to move to the beat with an extra special edition or Hip Hop at Highland! Instructor Illysa Hamlin has partnered with Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville to help find homes for some furry friends and to raise money for this non-profit organization. Mountain Pet Rescue will be here with some adorable pups looking for their forever homes, plus one dollar from each student’s admission fee will go to Mountain Pet Rescue. Get ready to get down with some down dogs!!

$8 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/278271999686231/

Mondays 6-9pm
October 22- December 10

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

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

Who: For parents of FDNSC students of any age.
Location: Dogwood Community Building

Presented by Kriya Lendzion

All you need to know about what’s out there, growing brains, and how to help steer your kids healthily through the risks and temptations to use it.

“The 2 things I hear most often after every incident of Middle School substance use or teen tragedy is “I didn’t think I had to talk about this yet!” and “I didn’t think it could be MY kid.” Come get schooled and empowered so you won’t be THAT parent.” ~Kriya

https://www.facebook.com/events/543002919460636/

***This event is now full and we are no longer accepting additional RSVPs. Thank you.***

Emotions matter. They inform our thinking and decisions, the quality of our relationships, our physical and mental health, and daily performance. The skills of emotional intelligence, including the ability to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate emotions, are especially important for healthy development.

Please join us to hear Dr. Marc Brackett, Director of the Center for Emotional Intelligence at Yale University, discuss his research on emotional intelligence and “RULER,” The Yale Center’s approach to teaching emotional intelligence, which has been adopted by more than 1,500 schools across the nation (including Carolina Day School), as well as in other countries.

In the presentation, participants will learn about the science of emotions and the skills of emotional intelligence, and gain practical strategies and tools to develop emotional intelligence in their children.

CDS parents from all divisions and members of the Asheville community are invited; there is no admission fee.

Learn more at https://www.carolinaday.org/page.cfm?p=1570

https://www.facebook.com/events/2154224658151295/

On Monday, October 22nd at 6 pm, join RJ Rockers, Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery, and New Groove Artisan Brewing as we raise a glass to independent beer with 5 courses + 5 beers curated to celebrate Spartanburg Craft Beer Week.

Menu

Course 1: Fig, walnut, and goat cheese tarte tatin with local honey
Course 2: Garden pea soup with morel cream
Course 3: Warm duck salad with cranberries, frisée, pickled mustard seed, toasted pecans
Course 4: Moroccan lamb shank, roasted fingerling potatoes, Greek yogurt and pistachio
Course 5: Fall berry bread pudding, brown ale dulce, vanilla bean and honey roasted fig in cream
Dinner will include beer tastings paired with 4 savory dishes + 1 sweet dish. Tickets are $50. Space is limited. Must be at least 21 years or older to attend. Ticket and valid ID required.

About Spartanburg Craft Beer Week

For Spartanburg Craft Beer Week, local breweries, bars, restaurants, and other venues host events celebrating the culture of craft beer in our community. The event is organized in conjunction with RJ Rockers Brewery, Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery, New Groove Artisan Brewery, Growler Haus Spartanburg, and Hub City Brew Fest.

Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/SpartanburgCBW/.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1721481641310896/

Are you a low wage worker or a person living in poverty?

Do you want to raise your voice and help make changes to help build an economy that works for everybody in Western North Carolina? Do you want to have a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are and how we can create economic justice? Do you want to help you, your family, and your neighbors but don’t know how?

Voices is an 8 week training in community organizing that gives you the tools to make a difference. It will bring you together with other people who have the same struggles to build power and help change the systems that impact our lives!

Free dinner, transportation, and childcare are provided! We will begin each Monday night with dinner and discussion and go through the night with interactive activities, learning about organizing tools, and working together and oh yea don’t forget about the dessert and coffee!!!

For more information, mark INTERESTED and we will follow up with you or contact Just Economics via FB message or at 828-505-7466.

PLEASE SHARE SHARE SHARE!

If you are not a low wage worker or person living on a low income but would like to participate as a volunteer, please message us or call 828-505-7466 to sign up as a volunteer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/720325264982392/

Please note that this event is open to wedding and event industry professionals only. Weaver House is hosting a separate grand opening event open to all on November 3rd.

Wedding and Event Industry Professionals! We want to meet you! Join us as we offer a sneak peek of our new event space before our grand opening!

Hosted by Weaver House and Asheville Wedding Collective.

Interested in booking an event at Weaver House? Now is your chance to tour the beautiful gardens, bridal suite, reception hall and catering kitchen.

Interested in joining Asheville Wedding Collective? Alexandra Herman, creator of AWC will be available to discuss what the Collective can do for you and your business. Information on future events, skill shares and guest speakers will be announced.

Wine, cheese and light snacks provided.

https://www.facebook.com/events/286166208670193/

Our UB40 show on October 22nd has been postponed until the spring of 2019. Refunds will be distributed soon and we will have a new date in the coming weeks.

https://www.facebook.com/events/246805669301483/

You can paint this! Click the link buy tickets!

https://www.facebook.com/events/222142048500330/

Join us as we celebrate October with a special screening of UPGRADE with an introduction from Dr. Ali McGhee! Free Pizza + Popcorn with all the great beers and wine that our friends at The Black Cloud offer! Donations accepted but not required. Food at 7pm with introduction and screening starting at 7:30pm.
(Put on in conjunction with It’s Alive!: Frankenstein, 200 Years. An Artist Book + Print Exhibition On view through October 27 at Bookworks in West Asheville: www.ashevillebookworks.com)

About the film:
After a brutal crime leaves Grey Trace paralyzed and his wife dead, a genius inventor and wunderkind offers him a chance to get his life back with STEM, a state-of-the-art implant that not only helps him walk again, but also gives him superhuman strength that motivates him to start looking for his attackers. What happens when the line between humans and our technologies blur? Find out in this splashily gory science fiction-horror film with a good dose of B-movie fun, which takes cues from David Cronenberg, Black Mirror, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and, of course, Frankenstein. From the producer of Get Out and the writer of Saw and Insidious. (Yes, it’s violent. And also fun. Because Halloween.)

About Ali:
Ali McGhee received her PhD in Romantic literature from the University of Rochester in 2015, where she wrote about 19th-century disease theory, slave narratives, and Frankenstein. She taught classes on Romantic literature, science fiction, and horror at U of R, UNC Asheville, and Warren Wilson College. She currently works as a Multimedia Producer for AVLtoday and is an editor for Holler. She loves talking about weird horror and SF films to anyone who will listen.

https://www.facebook.com/events/246604656016999/

The Gathering Dark host another edition of It Takes All Kinds Open Mic Night!

Bring your instruments, comedy routines, poems, stories, etc. and show us what you got on the Sanctuary Brewing Company Stage!

*No mimes*

https://www.facebook.com/events/1922585921118427/

WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Rd., 28806
WHEN: Monday October 22, 2018
DOORS: 8pm
DANCE: 9pm
GENRE: Alternative/RnB/Hip-Hop/Rap
AGES: 18+
TICKETS: Donations Only

Theme:
Ghetto Fab!!! Ever since Honey’s was wearing Sasoons!!!

Come celebrate the music of the 90’s with DJ Heidi Renee’ on her 41st Bday!

***NO COVER*** Donations/ Tips are RAD!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/473786886474461/

Oh Sees
plus ESCAPE-ISM
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$20 advance
$22 day of show
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/events/oh-sees/

Psych-punk psychic warrior, ear worm-farmer, and possessor of many stamped passport pages John Dwyer does not let up. His group Oh Sees (aka Thee Oh Sees, OCS, The Oh Sees, etc) have transmogrified to fit many a moment – from hushed druggy folk to groovy demonic pop chants to science fictional krautrock expanse and beyond – to suit his omnivorous whims. It’s common knowledge however, that at their shows, you’re there asking for a beating. 20 years going and the shows keep getting more and more intense, as many a soupy swarm can attest. The locked-in Rincon/Quattrone drum cops propel masses of strangers to froth and lean into each other as the insistent and repetitive underpinning tumbles nimbly from Tim Hellman’s bass. Meanwhile John ricochets breathy yips and snippets of synth and all manner of guitar heroics around your brain canyons while your reptile instincts yell “move”. Brain-stem body rock meets cerebral expanses, and their now du jour prolifically feeds a labyrinthine garden of well-hewn tunes.

Last year’s Orc was a muscular and darkly inventive turn for the group, stretching out further into space while simultaneously sharpening their heaviest inclinations to a rusty point. After a re-visitation of the softer side of the genesis of the group with “Memory of a Cut Off Head”, all signs point to another banger on the horizon as the group decamps this March back to the dusty pecan farm where Orc was spawned for another go-round.

www.theeohsees.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgoIwE3K_0s

https://www.facebook.com/events/334275003751549/

The Maness Brothers; David (Guitar/Vocals) and brother Jake (drums/vocals) call St. Louis home. The crumbling brick, nightly gunshots, and a sour taste of civil unrest lurk in the background of the duo’s doom laden blues rock. Sludge, stoner, dirty, punk, rock are all acceptable words of description.
Yes by god they are real brothers!
The pair has toured the better half of Europe and the United States, paying homage & paying dues to the legends of Hill Country Blues, and the deepest roots of the rock and roll genre.
Their gritty sound continues to reverberate worldwide as the band continues touring; averaging 100 + shows per year. From a sold out performance in Warsaw, Poland to a pop-up show at Junior’s Juke Joint #2 in Holly, Springs, MS. There is certainly no stopping short for The Maness Brothers.
https://themanessbrothers.bandcamp.com/

20 Watt Tombstone (Tom Jordan-Guitar/Vocals and drummer Mitch Ostrowski) call the raging river country and dense woodlands of Northcentral Wisconsin home. An odd place for this strange breed of band, who share similarities with blues flavored artists such as The White Stripes, The Black Keys and Left Lane Cruiser; mixed with a tinge of Stoner Rock like Clutch and Electric Wizard.
The pair’s signature style has been dubbed “Death Blues” and the moniker fits. It’s a mix of raw, unadulterated rock and roll mixed with the influence of hill country blues by the likes of Junior Kimbrough and R.L Burnside, then throw in some Motorhead for good measure.
20 Watt continues to tour and stay on the road as much as possible, averaging 150 shows per year; playing everywhere from dive bars in Wisconsin to the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta. They continuously add to the 20+ states they have played to date and proudly add to their fan base of all ages, with every show
https://youtu.be/ip3qOk6hycQ

https://www.facebook.com/events/502425323554467/

This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.

Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.

About the Artist

Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.

My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”

Learn proper alignment, improve strength & flexibility, & enjoy deep, guided relaxation with Lynn Edgar, an experienced yoga therapist at the 500hr level.

Contact the Mills River Library at 890-1850 for more information.

Join us for a free pop up class!! Bring your friends!! Free for all women!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2185124368188182/

Show runs through November 7
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm

This beautiful exhibit celebrates the works of photographer Lauren Rutten and quilter Kari Morton. What these two artists share in common are a partnership in the five-woman, artist-owned Flow Gallery in historic downtown Marshall, and a deep love of Madison County, their newly chosen home.

In 2015, Lauren and her husband Andy, traveled the US for one year searching for a home. “From the very moment I arrived in Marshall while on this journey, I had a sense of having dreamt of this place since childhood – I knew this was where I wanted to be.

I have found that my life here is not confined within four walls, so I’m very interested in reflections, when the light shines through a structure, or a barn begins to dilapidate so the outside and inside merge.

Marshall finds itself in a season of change. Many families who are moving here to homestead live alongside families who have farmed here for generations. This collection hopes to show the range of those who have come to call Marshall home, as well as the hard reality of homesteading and its immense beauty, which are in direct relationship with each other here. In this land I dig my hands in the earth and muddy my feet on the ground, while at the same time experiencing the transcendence of being and connecting to so much beyond my body. I hope those who view these photos might experience this too.”

Kari and her husband, Mike, moved to Madison County in 2012, after having lived a fairly nomadic life. They decided Madison County was the place to put down roots and call home.

“This collection is inspired by my immediate world, the things I live with and the things I see – the garden in my front yard, the chickens in the back yard, the buildings in downtown Marshall, where I spend many hours working at Flow and serving as a guardian ad litem in the county courthouse. Each of my pieces tell a story of connection, to my community, to my world. I love sharing this part of myself with others.”

Flow Gallery is located on Main Street in the historic, picturesque town of Marshall, which lies along the French Broad River, just 25 minutes north of Asheville, NC. The gallery is in its 8th year of business and showcases the work of over 65 talented, regional artists.

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.

Join Us for our October Worship Series — Authority, Morality, Exclusivity, Eternity — every Sunday in October

Historic Johnson Farm is looking for docents to be trained in giving tours of the 1880 farmhouse. Docents help give tours to the public, help with field trips, and help at festivals. No need for a weekly commitment (unless you want to!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/265138277449430/

Building Healthy Communities With Healthy Children: How Your Child’s Health Influences the World

Lunch and Learn with Dr. Kimberly Price, Assistant Professor of Public Health in the second floor Boardroom of Lenoir-Rhyne University!

https://www.facebook.com/events/681792645509723/

The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

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.

The Buncombe County Schools Bookmobile will be returning to the Leicester Community Center on Tuesdays at 2:00pm starting 9/18. The activities are geared toward children 3-5 years old.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1164916666993388/

Hendersonville Rotary Club and Sanctuary Brewing Company are coming together on October 23rd to raise funds and Awareness for World Polio Day 24/10. Our Gold Medal Award Winning Bobby Beer Jr. will be $5 for the day as we will donate proceeds from the beer to benefit Polio research and awareness! Come on in and support a great cause!

https://www.facebook.com/events/166756797563943/