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Come and get it, honey! Queen Bee & the Honeylovers will be swinging the block tonight! There will be fabulous 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: Level-Up Lindy w/ Deb & Jean
8 pm: Intro to Lindy Hop 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 prom…http://signup.com/go/qiyRjLG

MUSIC
Queen Bee and the Honeylovers is an upbeat, nostalgic dance band that indulges in an eclectic exploration of jazz, swing and latin music styles. Their unabashedly joyous repertoire includes classic standards as well as the occasional peppering of more obscure latin and jazz tunes. Vocal-driven with an infectious groove, they’re guaranteed to put a grin on your face and a tap in your toes.

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: Level-Up Lindy w/ TDeb & Jean

For people who can do basic lindyt footwork on demand and feel comfortable doing this footwork within the context of basic social dancing. We will work on practical dance technique, common but interesting social moves / repertoire, styling, and anything else that moves your dancing forward! Remember, the more regularly you show up, the more the whole group can make progress! Come swing out with us, y’all!

“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 w/ TBA

In this class, we’ll focus on rhythm and lead-follow technique while learning a basic “vocabulary” of steps to build your swing dance repertoire. In just a short time, you’ll be able to get out on the dance floor with a partner and have fun dancing! For brand new dancers and those who would like to review and improve their basic steps and technique. No partner or experience necessary.

“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
Sept 18: Big Dawg Slingshots
Sept 25: Low Down Sires
Oct 2: Community Jazz Jam
Oct 9: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
Oct 16: Drayton & The Dreamboats
Oct 23: Gravyhouse Storytellers
Oct 30: House Hoppers Halloween Spooktacular

https://www.facebook.com/events/2062955600382148/

Matt and Kim
plus Michael Christmas
Show: 8pm
Doors: 7pm
$25 – $28
Ages 18+
Language not suitable for all ages.

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/matt-and-kim/

For many bands, making music is all about the routine of recording an annual album, or being able to tour in progressively bigger venues. Not Matt and Kim. “Our goal is to make music we want to hear,” says Matt Johnson, who co-founded the band with Kim Schifino. “When it comes time to make a new album, I’m just so excited, since I know we have all these ideas and I just want to get them out there.” As for the band’s extra-emphatic live shows, which these days happen in large venues, he explains, “We’ve always just really enjoyed playing music, and things have kept growing.”

Matt and Kim’s enthusiasm comes across loud and clear on the band’s new album, Lightning, its most diverse and developed to date. From the relentless drive of “Now” to the dance-fueled beat of “Let’s Go” to the more contemplative “Ten Dollars I Found,” Lightning is the strongest distillation yet of Matt and Kim’s unique sound: a spunky hybrid of indelible songs, an emphatic beat and almost tangible energy, mixed with the duo’s influence of listening nonstop to Top 40 Hip-Hop and pop-punk.

To make the album, Matt and Kim spent six months working in their home studio in Brooklyn, producing the record themselves. Lightning is a touch more minimal than their earlier work – with layers taken away, instead of added, enabling its intense performances and memorable tunes to really come to the forefront. “What’s made the songs on this album really strong is we’ve been able to pull a lot off – to not have so much going on – and still have a strong song,” Kim explains.

“It’s easier to make a song with a lot going on,” Matt adds. “It feels very safe. It’s like putting on a lot of clothes: you feel all covered up so no one can judge just one aspect of it, but when you try to break it down to be as simple as can be, you’re really baring it all. When you can see clearly what’s going on, those are the times that the songs are easiest to connect to.”

Connecting with their audience is certainly a key focus for Matt and Kim. The indie dance duo’s live shows – which are legendary for constant, in-your-face exuberance – feel more like vibrant, sweaty loft parties than traditional concerts, for both audiences and the band. “I think we’ve managed to continue to make them feel intimate,” says Matt. “When we first started playing venues instead of playing on the floor at parties, we tried hard to keep the vibe of ‘we’re all doing this together and having a wild time’ going. The show is not just the two of us: it’s the 3002 of us, or however big the venue is.” Or, as in the words of Rolling Stone: “Matt and Kim’s reputation as a live act precedes them – and justifiably so. Simply put, they are a two-person dynamo, frantic, tightly wound, and full of good cheer. Their performances are as physical as they are musical. . . . For sheer adrenaline-per-second, no other band comes close.”

The band started in 2004, essentially by accident when Matt and Kim were art students at the prestigious Pratt Institute, where they studied film and illustration, respectively. When Kim wanted to learn to play drums and Matt (who’d been in bands before) was getting his head around a new keyboard, the band was born. Since then, they have earned a Gold Record for the upbeat, stick-in-your-head track “Daylight,” played festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo, along with international festivals like V (U.K), Pukkelpop (Belgium), Fuji (Japan), Big Day Out (Australia), Primavera (Spain), Oya (Norway), SWU (Brazil), as well as hundreds of shows. They have won 3 MTV awards: a Breakthrough Video Music Award and mtvU Best Video Woodie Award for “Lessons Learned”, as well as a 2011 award for Best Live Band. Lightning is the band’s fourth album, following Sidewalks, Grand, and their self-titled debut.

Matt and Kim have always been inspired by Brooklyn’s general urban din as well as the area’s artists, yet Matt points out, “I don’t think a place can define a person. We simply write songs about us and our life so that’s why where we live comes up.”

Indeed, there’s something universal about a song with a beat that grabs you, with a great melody, played by a band that simply loves to play music. And that, in Williamsburg and way beyond, is the key to the universal appeal of Matt and Kim.

www.mattandkimmusic.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyVzPx4ecHA

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Cost covers 11×14 canvas, step-by-step instructions and all supplies!

https://www.facebook.com/events/322109515014065/

The King is Returning

https://www.facebook.com/events/260360611276551/

Opening Sept. 15, 2018 – Nov. 4, 2018

Come to the prettiest, most authentic pumpkin patch in the Smoky Mountains. An affordable excursion for the whole family, complete with your very own pumpkin picked right out of the field. Meet amazing hayride drivers (who are the actual farmers) and experience the beautiful scenery of the place we call home.

$8 per person, includes any size pumpkin.
Children under 3 are free to ride the hayride, and paying parents are welcome to give them their pumpkin.

Additional pumpkins from the pumpkin patch are $4.

https://www.facebook.com/events/490214898055778/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The North Buncombe Elementary PTO is hosting its 21st annual Fall Festival on September 21, 2018.

Our Fall Festival will be a fun night filled with family friendly games, concessions, entertainment, and inflatables. It is open to the entire community and is our school’s largest fundraiser.

We will have over 10 inflatables, including some just for little ones. Activities include sand art, crazy hair, ring toss, duck pond, dunk tank, troll toss, radar pitch, jousting, face paint, and a slime station to name a few!

Concessions include hot dogs, Chick fil la, chips, popcorn, drinks, funnel cakes, cotton candy, Kona Ice and more!

New this year – we will have local vendors from the community. Get your Christmas shopping done early!

All monies raised are utilized for school improvements, teacher allotments, school club sponsorship, and educational field trips.

Your support will fund many programs provided throughout the year for the benefit of North Buncombe Elementary School children and families.

https://www.facebook.com/events/232927690736248/

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.

It’s almost time for fall fun on the farm! We invite YOU to bring your family or group to enjoy some good ole’ fashioned fun on the farm. It’s going to be a ball, y’all!

Open weekends Sept. 22 through Oct. 28!

– Hayride Hours – $9 per person
Sat: 10 am- 5 pm (last hayride leaves at 5)
Sun: 12-5 pm (last hayride leaves at 5)

– Corn Maze Hours – $7 ages 2-12 & $8 ages 13+
Sun- Fri: 12-6 pm
Sat: 10 am – 6 pm

**COMBO TICKETS** (maze and hayride)
$12 per person (ages 2 & up)

https://www.facebook.com/events/245157286277540/?event_time_id=245157302944205

Come celebrate the harvest season at our 4th Annual Growltemberfest! Experience the tastiest German Fare and say, “Prost!” while drinking a frothy Marzen from our limited edition stein, while supplies last. As they say, “Gute Luete Trinken Gutes Bier!” (Good People Drink Good Beer!)

We’ll be featuring Oktoberfest Biers, Pumpkin Beers, & Several Specialty beers, plus a unique food menu of traditional German Fare.

Oktoberfest Biers:
Weihenstephaner – Oktoberfest
Spaten – Oktoberfest
Paulaner – Oktoberfest Weiss
Sierra Nevada – Oktoberfest
Warsteiner – Oktoberfest
Hacker Pschorr – Oktoberfest
Thomas Creek – Oktoberfest
Southern Barrel – Oktoberfest
13 Stripes – Von Stuben
Avery – The Kaiser

Pumpkin Beers:
Dogfish Head – Punkin’
New Belgium – Atomic Pumpkin
Southern Tier – Warlock
Shipyard – Pumpkinhead
Ace – Pumpkin Cider
Alltech – Kentucky Pumpkin
Avery – Rumpkin
Captain Lawrence – Autumn Blaze
Elysian – Night Owl
Brooklyn – Post Road Pumpkin Ale

Original Music Line-up:
12:30 – 2:30pm My Girl My Whiskey & Me
3:30 – 6:00pm The Passing Scene
7:00 – 9:00pm Amongst The Trees

Stay Tuned for more details!

*Must be 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol.
**Beer and food menu subject to change
The event is indoor/ outdoor and admission is free.
Children and Pets are welcome. (No pets inside due to DHEC regulations)

https://www.facebook.com/events/593492551030368/

It’s that time again! Come and celebrate the Autumn Equinox with the fairies! As always, all activities are free as a THANK YOU for being your sparkly selves! We will have henna and glitter tattoos, live music, camp fires, a live MAGIC SHOW and pumpkin painting. The festivities begin at 6pm. This is a magical night of mystery and mahem open to all ages!

https://www.facebook.com/events/521231808337725/

The labyrinth is an ancient prayer wheel, known to us in the beauties and power of Greek mythology. Sabra Ball will set the intention of this thanksgiving prayer and wea t Mother Grove Goddess Temple invite you to add your own thanks to our sacred walk. This event is free and open to the respectful public. Please consider a donation of non-perishable food items for the temple’s food pantry.

https://www.facebook.com/events/715546722133070/

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.

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.

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.

Time to get down… looooow down! The Low Down Sires will be swinging the block tonight! There will be fabulous 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: Level-Up Lindy w/ Deb & Jean
8 pm: Intro to Lindy Hop w/ Deb & Jean
9-11pm: Swing Dance w/ the Low Down Sires!
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 prom…http://signup.com/go/qiyRjLG

MUSIC
The Low-Down Sires have been busy reviving rare early 20th century jazz classics for the past five years, and are known and respected widely as true traditionalists. Consistently hailed as one of the most popular dance bands in the region, the Sires have had the pleasure of performing at events all over the eastern US, in addition to their regular circuit of local swing dances, club appearances, and private parties. Dedicated to the lost sounds of the earliest roots of jazz, and inspired by the compositions and arrangements of King Oliver, Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton and other giants from the storied origins of the art form, their authentic sound transports listeners to the streets of Old New Orleans and the barrelhouses of early 20th century Mississippi river towns. Their hot swingin’ style is a surefire hit with audiences everywhere, from concert halls, bars and back-porches, to swing dances and street corners.

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: Level-Up Lindy w/ TDeb & Jean

For people who can do basic lindyt footwork on demand and feel comfortable doing this footwork within the context of basic social dancing. We will work on practical dance technique, common but interesting social moves / repertoire, styling, and anything else that moves your dancing forward! Remember, the more regularly you show up, the more the whole group can make progress! Come swing out with us, y’all!

“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.
*******************

8 pm: Core Class w/ TBA

In this class, we’ll focus on rhythm and lead-follow technique while learning a basic “vocabulary” of steps to build your swing dance repertoire. In just a short time, you’ll be able to get out on the dance floor with a partner and have fun dancing! For brand new dancers and those who would like to review and improve their basic steps and technique. No partner or experience necessary.

“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).
*************************

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
Oct 2: Community Jazz Jam
Oct 9: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
Oct 16: Drayton & The Dreamboats
Oct 23: Gravyhouse Storytellers
Oct 30: House Hoppers Halloween Spooktacular

https://www.facebook.com/events/2226450584251682/

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.

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.