Calendar of Events

Rempis/Lopez/Packard at The Mothlight
Wednesday April 17th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $8adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1830190

This working trio finds journeyman Chicago saxophonist Dave Rempis alongside two of the brightest talents in a younger generation of improvising musicians. Bassist Brandon Lopez is a musician whose virtuosity knows no bounds, currently one of the most in-demand bassists on the New York jazz and improvised music scene. Percussionist Ryan Packard counters that depth with his own breadth of interests, working in contemporary classical ensembles, indie rock bands, and jazz groups alike around Chicago, not to mention his doubling abilities on electronics. These two together provide a formidable rhythm section that can veer from hard-driving grooves to luscious soundscapes with total ease.

Active since the summer of 2017, the trio made its first studio recording in March of 2018, released in early 2019 on Rempis’ Aerophonic Records imprint. This debut outing is titled The Early Bird Gets, and is perhaps the “jazziest” project any of them are involved with; a result that even the band members found surprising. But after honing their sound through live gigs in 2017 and early 2018, it became apparent that their free-improvised conversation kept returning to a similar destination: a three-way exploration of rhythm and tempo that left them working solidly within the jazz tradition. Not the one fixed into predictable stylistic corners, but the one defined by a spirit of boundless curiosity and exploration. A tradition they stretched back and forth like so much taffy.

The way these three unite into a groove is truly remarkable. Not as something to be closely adhered to, but as something to turn upside down, inside out, and ass backwards, as they expose every last facet of it. At times this means slowing it down, speeding it up, or splitting those two approaches up amongst the band simultaneously. At other times it means jumping to another dimension on the turn of a dime. And while that methodology may feel counterintuitive to the end result, it’s not. This band has a classic approach that has an inherent life and energy to it that dates back to the beginnings of jazz as an art form. It truly swings.

https://www.facebook.com/events/325713434954324/

Genre: Jam
Tickets: adv. $15 / dos. $17
Show: 9:30PM (Doors: 8:30PM)
Ages: 21+

Ghost Light

Ghost Light is a true musical collaboration; five personalities, five perspectives, and five unique approaches towards one common sound.

Bucking conventional tradition, rather than initially focusing on live shows, the band played together for the first time in a recording studio in Philadelphia. This decision gave the band’s members – Holly Bowling, Tom Hamilton, Steve Lyons, Raina Mullen and Scotty Zwang – the ability to come to the project with fresh ears and no pre-conceived notions. They developed the songs as they developed their musical communication which led to trust, creativity and an adventurous take on the process. Scotty Zwang explained it thusly, “It’s a unique and interesting approach we get to take…” “we are being patient with each other and figuring out what the song needs”

While the recording project has been the beginning point for Ghost Light, the live experience is what will define this band. “In the parts of the sessions where we have had a little more room to just let things go, there have been these little glimmers of what the improvisation will feel like live. That’s a whole other thing and it’s very exciting,” notes Holly Bowling. Tom Hamilton adds, “with this new band, we felt super comfortable going in any direction, knowing that with our new bandmates, the songs will get to where they needs to go. And in the live setting, that confidence is just as strong.”

web: http://www.ghostlightband.com
vid: https://youtu.be/TQy-kBS0vS0

https://www.facebook.com/events/1969209656717920/

Every 2 seconds someone in the United States needs blood. Be a hero for someone in need and donate! For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (sponsor code: avlfireandpolice).

https://www.facebook.com/events/393107864850419/

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/2260375557328117/?event_time_id=2260375620661444

Bored with a her life as a Patrician maiden, Lucia exchanges identities with her twin brother Marius, and sets off for outer and inner adventures in Judea, while Marius has his own upheavals at home. Love and war have their way in this fast-moving comedy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/678894252529176/

Bored with a her life as a Patrician maiden, Lucia exchanges identities with her twin brother Marius, and sets off for outer and inner adventures in Judea, while Marius has his own upheavals at home. Love and war have their way in this fast-moving comedy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/678894252529176/?event_time_id=678894259195842

At the Kolo Spring Break Mountain Bike Camp, campers will ride on purpose-built mountain bike trails and skill elements designed for all levels of rider to experience flow on a bicycle. Kolo Bike Park is a great way for young riders to build confidence and skill in a controlled environment. Indoor activities such as bicycle movies and games on bad weather days.

The camp is for kids age 8-15 years who can comfortably ride a two-wheel bicycle. Some off-road experience is recommended but not required. The spring camp runs one week only from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM April 15th to April 18th.

Learn more and book your spot at http://ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com/kolo-bike-park/kolo-events

https://www.facebook.com/events/2327886227430732/

Instructor Ms. Sheila Dillingham who has more than 10 years experience to teach ZUMBA will guide us morning exercise with J-POP and K-POP.

If you attend this session, please come with comfortable wear and shoes.

The foods will be available after ZUMBA.

https://www.facebook.com/events/586538351823302/

Bring a chair with 4 rails and we will teach you how to weave a chair with colorful, comfortable Shaker Tape. Please call at least two weeks in advance to choose your colors! 828-707-4553 or stop by Silver River Chairs in the River Arts District to see colors. You will learn both the checkerboard and the herringbone pattern.

Tuition includes all tools and materials, after-class assistance on future projects, and $25 off future chair caning classes. Chairs are available for a nominal fee if you need one.

https://www.facebook.com/events/319987061944881/

Founding father and master inventor Benjamin Franklin was also a pioneer of self-improvement. In 1727 Franklin formed the Junto, a weekly mutual-improvement club made up of a group of his peers and fellow Philadelphia tradesmen to discuss 13 core virtues and explore how to better incorporate them in their lives – and use them as a foundation for enriching the world. The club became the launching pad for all sorts of civic initiatives: the public library, the post office and the volunteer fire department, which have had a lasting impact on society.

Join us while we gather to discuss the 13 virtues in the context of the present day. We’ll meet weekly for 13 weeks and commit to making better and more conscious choices about our own behavior and work with others to spread those virtues through acts of kindness and good deeds. There is no cost and it is open to all!

Here is my bio:

Victoria Fann is a writer, transformational coach, creative guide and community builder. She’s been facilitating groups and leading motivational workshops throughout the U.S. since 1989 (locally at Flatiron Writers Room, The Purpose Collective, The Creative Facilitators Meetup, OLLI – UNCA and The Asheville Area Arts Council). Author of the recently published book, Creative Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life, she is passionate is helping consciously evolving humans design a life that is in full alignment with their most heartfelt values and purpose.

https://www.facebook.com/events/478724655989750/?event_time_id=478724665989749

The Asheville Downtown Association is partnering with Asheville GreenWorks for Downtown Clean Up Day on Thursday, April 18 as part of Earth Month. The Clean Up will occur from 11am to 1pm, headquartered in Pritchard Park.

Please register through Eventbrite, so we know how many people to expect.

https://2019downtowncleanupday.eventbrite.com

Participants will be treated to a pizza lunch after their shift and have a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes.

On our recent Downtown Census Survey businesses indicated that cleanliness is a top issue in downtown, so here’s an opportunity to be part of a solution.

We encourage businesses to sign up as a team, but individual volunteers are great too! We’ll partner you up with a group. All supplies will be provided and we’ll assign your team an area upon check in. Let’s show downtown some love!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1007407846096187/

This class is offered by the Taoist Tai Chi Society (taoisttaichi.org) for your health and well-being. Wear loose-fitting street clothes and comfortable shoes and socks. Taoist Tai Chi® can be done standing or sitting. Your instructor will be Wally Hewitt, who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him by email at [email protected].
He looks forward to meeting you!
This class is senior friendly and can be done seated as well!
NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY.

Taoist Tai Chi® grew out of this tradition and is a way to develop a body that is strong, yet supple, balanced and energetic, a mind that is calm and clear, yet creative and dynamic, and a spirit that is light and peaceful, yet resilient. Taoist Tai Chi® exercises the whole physiology including muscular, skeletal, and circulatory systems, as well as tendons, joints, connective tissue and organs. Rather than depending on the development of hard muscle tissue, Tai Chi develops a body that is relaxed and strong at the deepest levels. The gentle internal movements are balanced throughout the body and have a calming effect on the mind. Taoist Tai Chi® is truly a moving meditation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/409557896511186/?event_time_id=409557906511185

“Bluff Mountain: The Rallying Cry” – a film by Hannah Furgiuele

Since 2014 I have been researching and documenting how concerned citizens have worked to protect Bluff Mountain, one of Madison County’s highest peaks from large scale logging. My presentation will include some excerpts from the documentary I am producing titled: Bluff Mountain: The Rallying Cry.

More about the film:
In 1995, the small Appalachian town of Hot Springs fought back against the U.S. Forest Service to protect Bluff Mountain from large-scale logging by founding a music festival. The highest peak in Madison County, Bluff is home to rare flora and fauna, pristine headwaters and beautiful vistas. Residents of Bluff Mountain Betty and Bill Smith discovered the clear-cut markers while out on a walk one Sunday afternoon. From there the Bluff Mountain Coalition formed and a community of activists emerged. Twenty years later, the Bluff Mountain Music Festival is still a vibrant part of Hot Springs and acts as a reminder to the strength of the community. With the reemergence of this logging threat in 2015, as the U.S. Forest Service releases initial drafts for their next 20-year forest management plan, new strategies for resistance and activism have taken root. Excerpts from the film will include interviews with key activists involved in both fights.

Library Brown Bag Talks are free and open to UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff as well as the Asheville community. Feel free to bring your lunch. Light refreshments are always served.

For questions or comments about Library Brown Bag Talks, please contact Gene Hyde, Head of Special Collections and University Archivist, UNC Asheville. [email protected] or 828-251-6645

https://www.facebook.com/events/1667841439982406/

This 4-hour CE course provides an overview of service animals, ethics for property managers and property management pitfalls to avoid.

Registration is required. Click “Find Tickets” for class details and to register.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1997257080323258/

Come join us as we row to help raise awareness of our charitable impact and cause driven work as a YMCA. Pledge $20, join a team and row for a cause! The team with the most mileage gets bragging rights. Team Captains are 4 of our dedicated and inspirational trainers, Nat Holmes, Paul Lawrence, Maggie Bradley, and Seth Greene.

https://www.facebook.com/events/825767864449184/

Amazing Pizza Co. returns to Dry Falls

https://www.facebook.com/events/568042943673056/

Includes All Non Redemption Arcade Games, Activities, and Attractions!

Such as…
Indoor Climbing wall | Indoor/Outdoor Go-karts | Arcade Games | Laser Tag | Bumper Cars | Mini Golf | Mini Bowling | X-Rider Theatre | AeroBall | & More!

https://www.facebook.com/events/323685011602260/?event_time_id=323685041602257

Come in to enjoy creating memories with us during a time that your dollars go farther! Half-off games and attractions after 4pm. See y’all soon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/582585695548471/?event_time_id=582585742215133

Thursdays are Jazz and Wine night! Come enjoy an evening of 1$ off wine specials, live Jazz from 6-8pm, and delicious food by Food Stop Food Truck!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2305712789446907/?event_time_id=2305712832780236

WEDNESDAY
5pm Teen Contemporary with Melvin
$50 4 week series. Starts Jan. 9

THURSDAY
4pm Kids Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs 1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester

5pm Teen Hip Hop Series with Lisa
Semester runs ​1/17/19 – 5/16/19
$50/month or $160/semester

https://www.facebook.com/events/368264583936462/?event_time_id=368264673936453

$1 off flagships!

It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you! 6:30 – 8:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/347259619444923/?event_time_id=347259699444915

Kate’s Park in Fletcher has installed new equipment. In honor of this update, Fletcher Parks will host a Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting on Thursday April 18th at 4:30pm. Kate’s Park is located in front of the Fletcher Library. Come out and support this exciting update in our community!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2254503584870410/

Come grab a burger, side and a year round brew for $12 every Thursday starting November 1st. From 5-8PM you can get this special deal from The Hungry Ghost. Join in on #BGtrivia @ 6:30PM for a night of fun and food.
Beer options include:
IPA
Pale Ale
LAGA (Light American Golden Ale)
English Porter
Grapefruit IPA
Mango IPA

https://www.facebook.com/events/353635038713926/?event_time_id=353635068713923

Introducing our newest weekly entertainment – Canned Heat. An all-vinyl DJ night with Death Jam Jasper. Every genre. Every artist. Every Thursday. Super chill.

BONUS – two rotating beers will be on sale for $3/pint all day, every Thursday.

https://www.facebook.com/events/238186547045957/?event_time_id=294846051380006

Come get involved with your Bicycle and Pedestrian Task force to learn and offer help and feedback on issues relating to multimodal transportation in Asheville.

https://www.facebook.com/events/257108065236786/

Come get involved with your Bicycle and Pedestrian Task force to learn and offer help and feedback on issues relating to multimodal transportation in Asheville.

https://www.facebook.com/events/257108065236786/?event_time_id=257108085236784

Curious about taking your asana practice on the water? Come check out a class, find your flow on the beautiful French Broad river. No experience necessary, class is friendly to all levels!

Board rentals available for only $5! ??‍♀️?‍♂️??‍♂️??‍♀️

Reserve your spot today at www.solflow.yoga
Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you! ??✌?

https://www.facebook.com/events/2548855578475551/

Each Good Friday, BeLoved Asheville leads a procession to explore who is being crushed & crucified today in our city & world. A People’s Stations of the cross uses Jesus’ walk to the cross as a modern spiritual exploration of the systems of death that pervade our world including the state-sanctioned violence Jesus experienced on the cross.

This year, we will explore the image of cross as a metaphor for the proverbial “X marks the spot!” to look at how black and brown people in Asheville and the nation have had their lands and lives stolen and how we can be faithful to the work of the people rising through reparations and welcome.

The procession is an annual event and traditionally includes singing, and spoken word reflections at different sites around the City. These sacred sites become the bedrock for action when we reveal and understand who is experiencing generational systems meant for death and destruction.

We typically walk/roll several miles in the course of the two hour gathering. This is meant to be a time of reflection and to call ourselves to the work of ending all systems that create mass suffering built on racism writ large in our community institutions

https://www.facebook.com/events/2110442889070896/

An evening of fly tying with the crew from Southern Drifters Outfitters, LLC at Homeplace Beer Co. Come learn how to tie your favorite patterns or learn new techniques from some of the great tyers in the area. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. There will be materials and tools provided for those that want to try their hand at tying. This is an evening of flies and brews so come have a good time. Many a fish tale to be told!

https://www.facebook.com/events/357257808236823/

An evening of fly tying with the crew from Southern Drifters Outfitters, LLC at Homeplace Beer Co. Come learn how to tie your favorite patterns or learn new techniques from some of the great tyers in the area. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. There will be materials and tools provided for those that want to try their hand at tying. This is an evening of flies and brews so come have a good time. Many a fish tale to be told!

https://www.facebook.com/events/357257808236823/?event_time_id=357257814903489