Calendar of Events

This class is designed for tight and sore people! We’ll do a full body foam roller in about 1/2 an hour, and we’ll also add in tennis balls, dowels, the wall, and other props. We’ll stretch deep into your hips, hamstrings, calves, quads, pecs, chest, arms, shoulders, and more, while enjoying delicious local Santosha Chocolate.

$20 if you bring your own foam roller. $45 if you want us to buy you one, and you’ll take it home with you. $5 off if you register 1 week before the class (use promocode FRDSEARLY)

PRE-PAYMENT RECOMMENDED as space is limited. Buy here: www.ciscopilates.com/pricing or https://squareup.com/market/alexis-miller-cisco-pilates/foam-roller-deep-stretch-workshop

https://www.facebook.com/events/256351995039775/

NEW CLASS TIME!

In this fun all-levels class, you’ll be given a fusion of styles of different forms of acrobatics. L-basing flows, pops and washing machines, standing acrobatics, adagio, group work, and hand to hand are some of the things that will be explored. This is the perfect way to get started if you’ve wanted to try acro for a while, and also perfect for experienced practitioners. Cassie will give you exercises to fit where you’re level is at, and she’ll make sure to challenge you in a fun and safe way, no matter what your experience is. No partner required to attend.

Tuesdays
6:00-7:15 pm
$10 drop in

VEDA Studios
853 Merrimon Ave
http://vedastudios.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/346682875900211/

**Snow-pocalypse date change: Tuesday Dec 11**
Come hang with friends & family at the Ginger Triple Threat on Monday, Dec. 10th at Appalachian Vintner! Free samples from Asheville Brewing Company (Ninjabread Man), Botanist & Barrel, and Devil’s Foot Beverage Company (GingerBerry – both n/a & sour cider), as well as some ginger-centric snacks! Check out App V’s annual holiday silent auction benefitting local children’s charities while you’re here – plenty of great stuff to bid on for the holidays! See ya there!!!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2099001316788612/

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and Three Eggs Cakery of Asheville for a 4-course beer and cupcake pairing underneath the crystal chandeliers of our private event space.

https://www.facebook.com/events/669154696819700/

Join Professor Dave Erb at North Asheville Library for an educational discussion on electric vehicles, solar power, and living sustainably. Erb, who recently retired from his professorship at UNCA and who ran a renewable energy consulting firm for nearly a decade, will be reading an excerpt from his entry in the essay anthology “Driving to Net 0: Stories of Hope for a Carbon-Free Future.” After the reading, Erb will lead a talk and answer questions about electric vehicles and renwable energy. This program is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2055812741192971/

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate ($8 in advance) for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/260293307959881/?event_time_id=260293351293210

Laura E. Wolfson presents For Single Mothers Working As Train Conductors in conversation with Elizabeth Kostova

Laura Esther Wolfson’s literary debut draws on years of immersion in the Russian and French languages; struggles to gain a basic understanding of Judaism, its history, and her place in it; and her search for a form to hold the stories that emerge from what she has lived, observed, overheard, and misremembered. In “Proust at Rush Hour,” when her lungs begin to collapse and fail, forcing her to give up an exciting and precarious existence as a globetrotting simultaneous interpreter, she seeks consolation by reading Proust in the original while commuting by subway to a desk job that requires no more than a minimal knowledge of French. In “For Single Mothers Working as Train Conductors” she gives away her diaphragm and tubes of spermicidal jelly to a woman in the Soviet Union who, with two unwanted pregnancies behind her, needs them more than she does. “The Husband Method” has her translating a book on Russian obscenities and gulag slang during the dissolution of her marriage to the Russian-speaker who taught her much of what she knows about that language. In prose spangled with pathos and dusted with humor, Wolfson transports us to Paris, the Republic of Georgia, upstate New York, the Upper West Side, and the corridors of the United Nations, telling stories that skewer, transform, and inspire.

Wolfson will be joined by Elizabeth Kostova, author of The Historian, The Swan Thieves, and The Shadow Land.

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here. Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/270086856969170/

Join us for a FREE event in the loft upstairs at Wild Wing Cafe! This month we have partnered with Asheville Brewing Company! You will not be disappointed with the pairings we have for you…4 samples of ABC’s crafty brews paired perfectly with 4 of our WILD sauces! Must RSVP to attend!

https://www.facebook.com/events/291081761511609/

Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329692594494

The Spartanburg Jaycees present the 2018 Spartanburg Christmas Parade, sponsored by QS/1, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Founders Federal Credit Union, and Guy Roofing!

Come early to get a good spot to watch the Third Annual Spartanburg Jaycees Elf Dash Fun Run!, and stay until the end to catch a glimpse of Santa Clause himself! This FREE event is great for the whole family to get into the Christmas spirit with spectacularly decorated floats, hundreds of twinkling lights, and lots of holiday cheer!

https://www.facebook.com/events/496780344152734/

Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348741034264

JLA members & prospective members, please join us for our December GMM and Holiday Party! This event will include our general membership meeting, as well as “JLA’s Favorite Things” gift exchange (details below) and a dessert bar. Please dress in your favorite TACKY HOLIDAY WEAR! Pizza will also be available for purchase prior to the start of the meeting.

JLA’s Favorite Things – If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please bring one of your ‘favorite things’ valued at $20 or less. It is always fun to see the fun favorite gifts of our members!

https://www.facebook.com/events/262746757720538/

Holiday cheers with amazing queers! Let’s take some time to see friendly faces and eat some pie!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2200021070072699/

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/295165234422578/?event_time_id=295165994422502

Come stay warm and enjoy some great beer and show of all your Friends Knowledge!

https://www.facebook.com/events/922240887974334/

This month, Tara Granke will present on Trout Unlimited’s Youth Program and discuss three programs active in this region: STREAM Girls, TU Teens, and Trout in the Classroom. Andrew Kabel, LOS TIC Coordinator, will bring folks up to speed and share goals for the future of the program.

With more and more kids glued to screens, spending less time in nature, it’s more important than ever that we pass on our love for fly fishing and the outdoors. There are several opportunities to pass on your knowledge and passion to young people through Trout Unlimited in western NC.

All chapter meetings are held at 7 pm on the second Tuesday of each month, at the REI store at Biltmore Park Town Square. Doors open at 6:30.

https://www.facebook.com/events/550621048734163/

Puzzled Pint is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens on the second Tuesday of every month in multiple cities around the world. It’s non-competitive – hints are free and unlimited. The main objective is to have fun! Bring a team of friends or join a team of friendly strangers.

This month’s theme is THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!

www.puzzledpint.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2192594767727905/

Rhythm & Flow -Blue Ridge is excited to continue bringing the community together in rhythm through the winter months! If you’ve never attended one of our drum circles expect a safe, kid friendly, fun atmosphere that welcomes people of all race, gender, religions and skill levels to come together as one! Making music together is a special thing! We like to hold that intention as a way of creating moments and connecting with one another through rhythm! Any type of drum is welcome in the circle and some of us always bring a few extras. Come join in the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2257192887842632/

Orchestra: $40 | Mezzanine: $35 | Balcony: $30
VIP: $25 Add-on

https://www.facebook.com/events/1894457493951793/

At the end of a busy day of “Shopping for Equality,” join the CSE team and Shop for Equality-participating businesses for a happy hour at MG Road. We’ll be taking a breather during this busy holiday season and celebrating the tremendous support of our community.

Check out an on-going list of Shop For Equality businesses on our website (https://southernequality.org/shopforequality/) and event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/261705991356991/)

RESTAURANTS: Loretta’s (10% donation); Curate; Button & Co. Bagels; Mayfel’s (participating on Monday, December 10 & donating 10%); Chestnut; Blue Dream Curry (10% donation)

COFFEE SHOPS, BAKERIES & SWEETS: Cafe Yuzu; Izzy’s Coffee Den (WAVL and Downtown locations); Dynamite Roasting; Liberty House Cafe; Trade & Lore

BARS: O’Henrys (10% donation); Crow & Quill (10% donation); The Block Off Biltmore; Nightbell; MG Road (10% donation); O’Henry’s (10% donation)

SHOPS & OTHER: Adorn salon; Akira Satake Ceramics; Asheville Emporium; East Fork Pottery (10% from in-store purchases); Horse and Hero; Hip Replacements; One of a Kind Art Gallery (Micaville); Patton Avenue Pet Company (All 3 locations); C&Co.; WellFit; Lexington Glassworks; Cindy Smith, Animal Communicator; The Big Crafty (Sponsor); SmartSign (Sponsor); JuneBug Retro Resort (Sponsor); Instant Karma (Downtown and West Asheville)

Thanks to all of you for your support and Happy Holidays!

https://www.facebook.com/events/197795367799015/

Edit: Good news and bad news about tonight’s dance! Bad news: the band won’t be able to make it due to weather concerns. GOOD NEWS: WE WILL HAVE A FREE DJ’d dance instead! So come on out (if you feel safe) and get your dance on! (TAP and BALBOA classes are still ON!)

Second update: Blues hour at 11pm cancelled.

Buzz on down to the BLOCK off biltmore for The French Broads! This is a superband of all-women musicians, so make sure to show up for this special treat. There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners. Stay late for our post dance blues hour! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar.

~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm: Taster Class: Tap w/ Deb
8 pm: Taster Class: Balboa w/ Deb & Jean
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ Queen Bee & The Honeylovers
11-12pm: Vintage Blues Hour w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues hour) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Vintage Blues Hour is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Dance/Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz

MUSIC
The French Broads are a supergroup of lady musicians from various Asheville, NC swing bands. They take their name from Asheville’s iconic river. They play a mixture of original and classic hot club swing standards. Cynthia McDermott (Pimps of Pomp) plays mandolin and sings, Annie Erbsen (Low Down Sires, Russ Wison’s Swing Orchestra) plays guitar, Whitney Moore (Queen Bee and the Honeylovers, Gravyhouse Storytellers) plays snare and sings, Cary Fridley (Down South, House Hoppers) plays bass and sings, and Maddy Mullany plays violin

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our vintage blues hour! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just for the blues hour.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details.

CLASSES
7pm: Continuing Class: Taster Class: Tap w/ Deb

This month, we’re doing a bunch of different classes to give you a taste of some different styles of dancing. This week will be a special tap class taught by Deb. No tap shoes required. Looking forward: Week three, we’re going to learn the classic Shim Sham routine. Whether you’re learning for the first time, or just need a refresher, come have fun and dance.

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/874560902747791/

“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Core Class: Taster Class: Balboa w/ Deb & Jean

Ready to try a new type of swing, but not sure where to start? This month will give you a chance to try a little bit of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Charleston with several different instructors. No experience? No problem. We’re starting from the bottom with each class and giving you the basic partnered steps to get you on the social floor and dancing. This week’s focus is BALBOA taught by the fabulous Deb and Jean!

FB Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/874560902747791/

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Dec 18: Low Down Sires (Holiday Dance!)
Dec 25: NO DANCE
Jan 1: Russ Wilson’s Hangover Party
Jan 8: Posey Quintet
Jan 15: Low Down Sires
Jan 22: House Hoppers
Jan 29: One Leg Up

https://www.facebook.com/events/307700790068167/

NEW CLASS TIME

Get your weekly upside down fix with Cassie Drew in this awesome all-levels class. She’ll give you the right exercises to prepare your body, including strength building, technique, flexibility, and endurance. Handstands can bring a sense of freedom. They can help you build upper body strength. They can keep you healthy by reversing the beating our bodies take by being on our feet all day.

This handstand series is for all-levels of students who want to improve their handstand practice. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’ve been practicing for years, Cassie will provide you with drills and a technical eye that will refine and enhance your handstand.

Drop-ins are welcome!

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 pm
Veda Studios (853 Merrimon Ave)
$10 per class

https://www.facebook.com/events/2455427774472275/

Hosting Tuesday Night Bluegrass Sessions

https://www.facebook.com/events/344887806281858/

Test your knowledge of the extensive Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lets Honor the Great Stan Lee with a Fun Night! Asheville Comics will be Donating some great Prizes for the winners + best team name. Costumes encouraged.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2281675732068987/

Join Thievery Corporation with special guest The Suffers at The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC
on December 11th 2018. Tickets go on sale Friday July 27th at 10:00 AM local time.
TICKETS: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4808325/thievery-corporation-asheville-the-orange-peel

https://www.facebook.com/events/1774745685946767/

Jimmy Vivino and Bob Margolin at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/2304769862930342/

Worthwhile Sounds Presents: Andrew Marlin (of Mandolin Orange) with Josh Oliver

WHEN: Tuesday December 11, 2018

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806

DOORS: 7pm

SHOW: 8pm

SEATING: Seated Show

TICKETS: $15 ADV / $17 DOS / $22 VIP (Guaranteed 1st 3 Rows)

Andrew Marlin

You may be familiar with Andrew from his involvement with Chapel Hill, NC duo Mandolin Orange. As the songwriter for the band, Andrew has become known as a gifted lyricist, producing powerful yet subtle, thoughtfully crafted songs. With Mandolin Orange, Andrew has toured the world, gracing famous stages including the Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Newport Folk Festival, to name just a few.

Buried In a Cape, Andrew’s first solo project, was released September 14, 2018. The album is a collection of his instrumental work. He wrote the songs on and off the road, and the recording session was scheduled on a whim at the Butcher Shoppe in Nashville, TN with Eli West (guitar, banjo), Christian Sedelmyer (fiddle), and Clint Mullican (bass). The compositions highlight Andrew’s skills as an instrumentalist, while showcasing that his writing skills are not confined to poignant lyricism.

With Buried In a Cape, Andrew follows in the footsteps of his previous accolades. The Mandolin Cafe said “Marlin joins his heroes as a mandolinist of note, and a talent for the ages,” while Red Line Roots praised the album saying “Buried In a Cape is (in my opinion) the best record to be released in 2018. For those of you who are already fans of instrumental music, this will be your go to for years to come. For those who are not fans of instrumental music, listen to this album and then I’ll say ‘welcome to the club’.”

For these shows, Andrew will be joined by his Buried In A Cape recording band (Christian Sedelmyer, Eli West, and Clint Mullican). This cast of players have history with a list of roots music luminaries including Jerry Douglas, Bill Frisell, and Tim O’ Brien alongside their acclaimed solo projects.

http://www.andrewmarlin.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/358719988212734/

?NO COVER?Come see DJ Drew, Neckroft and I at The Bywater on December 11th! Show’s at 9 ?

https://www.facebook.com/events/309556726554785/

Swearin’
https://swearin.bandcamp.com

w/ Dark Thoughts
https://dark-thoughts.bandcamp.com

& Wednesday
https://wednesdayband.bandcamp.com

at The Mothlight
December 11th
Doors 8:00, Show 9:00
Tickets: $12adv, $14
https://www.ticketfly.com/backstage/event/1747842

https://www.facebook.com/events/509441482830690/