Calendar of Events

We had a blast with the inaugural Silent Disco at the Peace Center. In fact, it was such a hit we decided we should keep the party going!

Back by popular demand is the quietest public party ever hosted- and you’re invited! We have headphones, DJs and concessions, Now, all we need is YOU!

Reserve your headphones below and head to Graham Plaza to dance like no one is watching and sing like no one can hear you (because they can’t).

Headphone rentals are $10 each and can be purchased in advance at peacecenter.org and upon arrival.

Led by Stewart/Owen Dance Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this open level adult contemporary dance class gradually awakens the body and senses through guided improvisation and a follow along warm-up, followed by foundational across-the-floor exercises and center-work combinations. All experience levels welcome!

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots. They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Buncombe County Health and Human Services will partner with Buncombe County Schools to host school-based vaccination clinics. All vaccines will be available and are free. Please check www.buncombeready.org for confirmation of these events as the weather forecast in the coming weeks may necessitate rescheduling clinics.  This Saturday, the vaccination clinic will be located at TC Roberson High School on February 5, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Vaccination Clinic at 40 Coxe Avenue is in operation Tuesday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm. You can also visit www.yourspotyourshot.nc.gov for a vaccine provider near you.

Led by Stewart/Owen Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this class begins with full body conditioning followed by a series of technical modern exercises, and culminates in either phrase creation or Stewart/Owen repertory. Dancers are encouraged to modify for their own bodies and spaces! We recommend this class to experienced dancers who are looking for a fast-paced contemporary class that pushes their physical and mental boundaries.

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots.They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Join us for the Grand Opening of our newest location in South Slope, Feb. 2nd, 3rd and 5th. Samples, Education, Mocktails, FUN!

Register on Eventbrite & pop on by to receive free goodies, experience yummy samples, learn about all things hemp, sip on teas, mocktails, and more.

Wednesday, 2/2 from 4 to 7 featuring a Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber of Commerce at 4:20 PM.

Thursday, 2/3 from 4:20 to 7 featuring book signing of Courage in Cannabis with Dr. Bridgette Williams and Franny Tacy.

Saturday, 2/5 from 4:20 to 7 including an outdoor educational fire side chat Q&A.

Samples, Food, Mocktails, Raffle and FUN!

231 Biltmore Ave., Across from McCormick Field.

RSVP at https://ffsouthslopegrandopening.eventbrite.com to claim your special gifts and see you there!

We will be Live on Franny’s Farmacy FB & IG account during the celebration for those who would like to join virtually.

The health and wellness of Franny’s Farmacy’s staff, its customers, and community remains the company’s top priority. Franny’s Farmacy dispensaries will continue to follow CDC guidance along with State and County mandates currently requiring that all employees and customers wear face coverings while at the stores.

Music By DJ AUDIO & guest DJ’s
SPINNING THROWBACK, Dancehall, LATIN, HIP HOP/R&B
Doors at 9pm
• NO COVER till FEB ’22!
• 6 HOOKAH flavors Available
• DRINK SPECIALS
• VIP COMING SOON!
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10 North Market Street | Downtown Asheville
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What: Omni Grove Park Inn invites guests to bring their dancing shoes and hit the floor for a weekend of great Big Band hits on Friday, February 4 and Saturday, February 5, 2022.Guests who treasure the Big Band era of music and dance can dance the entire weekend away with The Glenn Miller Orchestra. By booking the Big Band Dance Weekend package guests will receive two nights of luxurious accommodations, The Morning Table Breakfast each morning, access to Ballroom Dance Instruction on Saturday morning, two tickets to the Saturday afternoon Tea Dance, two tickets to both Friday and Saturday nights of Big Band sounds and dancing, as well as overnight parking.

Friday, February 4

Will Call 7pm │ Doors at 7:30pm │ Concert at 8pm │ Grand Ballroom

Saturday, February 5

Saturday Morning Dance Instruction │10-12pm │ Grand Ballroom package only
Saturday Afternoon Tea Dance │ 2-4pm │ Grand Ballroom package only

For individual tickets, call the reservations team at (800) 438-5800. Tickets are non-refundable at time of purchase in the amount of $130.00 per adult.

Date: Friday, February 4 – Saturday, February 5, 2022

Time: Various times

Where: Omni Grove Park Inn (290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804)

Phone Number: (800) 438-5800

Price: $130

Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/specials/big-band

Get moving in this fun, high-energy, four-week dance class focusing on Broadway-style choreography and technique. Each class features a full-body warm up, a step-by-step breakdown of theatre dance vocabulary, across-the-floor exercises, and Broadway-style choreography to learn and perfect. Join Studio 52 to get a weekly workout, learn how to fill your movement with character, and step into your next dance audition or production feeling confident. No prior experience is required. Dancers of all levels can expect to learn some new musical theatre moves, break a sweat, and have fun!

In this talk, happening in person at 7 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium, world-renowned neuroscientist and psychologist Richard Davidson will draw from scientific evidence that suggests that we can change our brains by cultivating certain habits of mind. By transforming the mind, these mental training strategies can improve the well-being of children and parents, students and teachers, citizens and communities.

On Friday, 2/11 at 9 AM, Davidson will host an additional Master Class in the Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room. He will discuss how scientific investigation into the practices of meditation and mindfulness enhances our potential for well-being.

Davidson’s visit to UNC Asheville is supported by the Howerton Distinguished Professorship, the NEH Distinguished Professorship, and is part of the University’s Cultural Events Series.

Grab your girls and come dance!

AMG Late Nights is spicing up Thursdays with SENSE – Enjoy drink specials, Hookahs, and music by DJ AUDIO and No_Fxcking.Requests.

*No Cover until February*

*VIP Coming Soon*

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Take the first step and join us for an enjoyable evening of music, refreshments, and dancing as we transform the AAC Gym into a magically adventurous scene. Trust that you will create memories with that will last a lifetime with Raya & Sisu. Every child will receive a gift. All ages welcome. Formal attire. Professional photographer will be on site. The cost is $15 per child and $20 per adult. Spaces are limited.

Session 1 | Friday | February 11, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

Session 2 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 2PM-4PM

Session 3 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

Led by Stewart/Owen Dance Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this open level adult contemporary dance class gradually awakens the body and senses through guided improvisation and a follow along warm-up, followed by foundational across-the-floor exercises and center-work combinations. All experience levels welcome!

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots. They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Led by Stewart/Owen Co-Directors, Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart, this class begins with full body conditioning followed by a series of technical modern exercises, and culminates in either phrase creation or Stewart/Owen repertory. Dancers are encouraged to modify for their own bodies and spaces! We recommend this class to experienced dancers who are looking for a fast-paced contemporary class that pushes their physical and mental boundaries.

In person: $10, pay at the door

Online: $7 suggested donation, contact [email protected] for class link and details.

About Stewart/Owen Dance: Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, a husband and wife duo, are the co-directors of Western North Carolina based Stewart/Owen Dance. Their choreography has been presented by festivals and companies across the U.S., and their careers have most notably taken them around the globe on fifteen U.S. State Department tours to teach, perform and choreograph contemporary dance with Washington D.C. based Company E. In 2017 they made North Carolina their home base where they work towards building a sustainable community for professional dance artists to set roots.They have choreographed music videos for artists such as Moses Sumney, Sylvan Esso and Ben Phantom. Gavin and Vanessa won the Audience Choice Award at the NYC Dance Gallery Festival 2018, were commissioned as Dance Gallery 2019 Level UP Artists, are recipients of a McDowell Regional Artist Project Grant, a North Carolina Artist Support Grant and were voted “Artists Who Most Pushed the Boundaries with the Human Body” by 2020 Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Since the pandemic, they have focused on producing COVID-conscious dance experiences for live audiences, including drive-up performances and a guided walk-along dance exhibit presented in residence with Asheville’s beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

Take the first step and join us for an enjoyable evening of music, refreshments, and dancing as we transform the AAC Gym into a magically adventurous scene. Trust that you will create memories with that will last a lifetime with Raya & Sisu. Every child will receive a gift. All ages welcome. Formal attire. Professional photographer will be on site. The cost is $15 per child and $20 per adult. Spaces are limited.

Session 1 | Friday | February 11, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

Session 2 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 2PM-4PM

Session 3 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

Take the first step and join us for an enjoyable evening of music, refreshments, and dancing as we transform the AAC Gym into a magically adventurous scene. Trust that you will create memories with that will last a lifetime with Raya & Sisu. Every child will receive a gift. All ages welcome. Formal attire. Professional photographer will be on site. The cost is $15 per child and $20 per adult. Spaces are limited.

Session 1 | Friday | February 11, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

Session 2 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 2PM-4PM

Session 3 | Saturday | February 12, 2022 | 6PM-8PM

America’s favorite dance show is coming to Greenville, SC with “Dancing with the Stars – Live Tour 2022!” 

Your favorite dancers from this iconic television series hit the stage this winter with an ALL NEW SHOW. Starring Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Artem Chigvintsev, Sasha Farber, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Britt Stewart and more to come! Fans will see time-honored dances like the Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Salsa, Tango- and everything in between. Join us for a theatrical dance show, you can’t miss! 

Please note lineup is subject to change.

Music By DJ AUDIO & guest DJ’s
SPINNING THROWBACK, Dancehall, LATIN, HIP HOP/R&B
Doors at 9pm
• NO COVER till FEB ’22!
• 6 HOOKAH flavors Available
• DRINK SPECIALS
• VIP COMING SOON!
Follow AMG Late Nights for All Event Updates!
10 North Market Street | Downtown Asheville
Lighting Powered by Raydio