Calendar of Events

Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!

Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:

Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.

Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.

If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098072649794

Join us on Monday for the inevitable Snow-pocalypse! Asheville Dispensary will be hosting a snowball fight Monday afternoon in their adjacent parking lot, all participants receive a FREE NOHM BEVERAGE!!!

So stop by and learn about CBD & get a delicious beverage!

https://www.facebook.com/events/527470701068383/

Drop off your children on Monday afternoons from 3:00-3:45pm to join Emma as she guides them in a playful yoga practice where children will explore creative movement, restorative play, mindfulness, breath-work and self expression. This practice can increase mind and body awareness, strength, flexibility focus and creativity. Class is for kids ages 2+ and is sliding scale with a recommended fee of $8-12
Cash, Check and Venmo excepted

Emma currently teaches at a visual arts preschool and offers weekly kids yoga & art classes. She has over 10 years of experience teaching children in a variety of settings. Emma holds an NC Teaching License in Elementary Education and is a certified yoga instructor (RYS 250) She loves learning, and doing her own yoga & art in her free time! Emma is excited to continue sharing her knowledge, experience and creativity with the community!

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Each individual who donates more than $25 worth of toys will be given a 10% discount, that day, toward their entire tab.

https://www.facebook.com/events/563935094055904/?event_time_id=563935134055900

$1 for every pint of Hillman Beer will be donated to the REACH Fund for Homeward Bound.
Their comMISSION – to end chronic homelessness.
Homeward Bound recently launched an ambitious goal of ending chronic homelessness in Buncombe County. As Western North Carolina grows in popularity, we feel a responsibility to ensure that no one is left outside. Homeward Bound’s REACH Fund will tackle this objective through the support of real estate professionals, members of associated industries, home buyers and sellers, and businesses community-wide. Local agents agree to donate a portion of each commission so that everyone can have a key to their own home.

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Don’t roll the dice on your Monday! Bet on a sure thing, FUN! Come on down to Triskelion Brewing Company this Monday for our weekly tabletop gaming night. Bring your board games, and let’s play! Everything is fine, from Vampire, D&D, Pathfinder, Warhammer… to Catan, Star Wars Armada, Munchkin and everything in between!

This is a family friendly night too as many of the regular players have adolescents, and they are welcomed to play too!

We open at 4pm and you’re welcome to come in and play anytime in the afternoon, but folks usually start setting up board games around 6pm… The D&D game hosted by The Bearded Dragons Inn starts around 8pm and are open to all who wish to join. New gamers and veterans alike!

So grab your luck dice, dust off your notebooks and head out for a fun and entertaining night surrounded by fellow gamers!

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Join us on Monday, 12/10/18 from 5pm to 8pm for a night of family fun! Santa will be joining us for free pictures with the kids, (pictures are free, we will be accepting donations towards our Adopt a Family fund). All Stihl and Husqvarna products will be 10% off, as well as several special buys on select items in the store! Free cookies and hot chocolate! We will also be raffling off a Yeti 50 cooler, all proceeds from the raffle will go towards our 2018 Adopt a Family for Christmas fund! Come out and join us for what is sure to be a fun evening!

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This is a safe and sacred space for women to awaken the power of their Womb and re-member the ancient feminine rites. Circles are co-facilitated by Rebekah Chapman, Julia Taylor Claus, and Sarah Catherine Southerland, initiated Womb Priestesses and Spirit Keepers of the Womb.

Gatherings may include sacred ceremony, shamanic journeying, movement meditations and dance, womb ritual, breath-work, medicine songs, shamanic crafting, and divine feminine play.

Sliding scale: $8-$22
Cash or card upon arrival

We look forward to diving deep into the feminine consciousness with you!

With Love,
Julia, Rebekah, and Sarah

https://www.facebook.com/events/1762414927201367/

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

We love to see the kids get WILD! Every Monday we host Wild Child Monday. From 5-8 kids eat free (with the purchase of an adult entree) AND Roman will be doing table side magic from 6-8!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1387288074735361/

Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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Come to our fifth mixer! Normally every third Monday but since that would fall a little too close to the holidays, this one will be a week earlier on December 10.

This time around we are celebrating the end of the year and taking one last chance to network and mingle amongst other like minded filmmakers and media artist in the Asheville area.

Drinks are provided and conversation is free so we hope to see a good mix of new and returning attendees this time around.

SCHEDULE
6:00 to 8:00 Mingle and Free Drinks

After 8: Head to Highland for $3 beers!

ABOUT THE MIXER
The idea is for our three groups to pool our collective experience and bring filmmakers together in a fun way that benefits the entire film community here through networking, guest speakers and whatever else you’d like to see! To stay in touch please like AVLFilm, Cat Fly and The Asheville Studio on Facebook, as the monthly events will be posted there!

FAQ: https://avlfilm.com/mixer.php

AVLFilm: https://www.facebook.com/avlfilm/

Cat Fly: https://www.facebook.com/catflyfilmfest/

The Asheville Studio: https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCameraGripLightingRental/

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Let’s make a Christmas Wreath!! Monday evening, December 17th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. $25 per person. We must have at least 6 people sign up in order to have this event. Purchase your ticket at Second Chances Thrift Store at 110 East Main St, Forest City NC or reserve your spot by sending payment via PayPal to [email protected] This event will be held at Empire Gaming 139 South Powell Street, Forest City NC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/201543650735029/

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

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=260293364626542

*Pet Photo Nights: November 19th and 26th | December 3rd and 10th

Bring your furry friends for photos with Santa during these special Monday evenings! Pets are welcome from 6pm to 9pm. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Santa photo area. We appreciate your understanding.

For more information on photo packages, visit http://www.ashevillemall.com/content/holiday.

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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=183329679261162

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!

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Genre: Roots Rock Reggae
Tickets: adv. $13 / dos. $15
Show: 8PM (Doors: 7PM)
Ages: 21+

Akae Beka

One of life’s chief lessons is the consistency of change. The Earth, once conceived flat, is now thought to be round. The Book of Enoch, Noah’s great-grandfather, was obscured for generations until three copies were brought out of Ethiopia by a prominent European explorer. Events like these have triggered paradigm shifts in the evolution of human thinking, yet the same principle applies to individual growth as well.

Akae Beka is the current manifestation of an evolving consciousness. Following a quarter of a century as lead singer and co-founder for the legendary, St. Croix-based band, Midnite, Vaughn Benjamin was inspired to intensify his light when life situations led him to revisit the Book of Enoch. He then realized his preparedness to answer the calling of a sacred oath described therein, the Akae, the Beka, one and the same. Much like the archangel Michael who was responsible for the truths pertaining to the secrets of creation, so does Benjamin today accept his role in a parallel time of rampant deception and broken taboos in the arenas of world leadership. Always rooted firmly in the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, his personal evolution and reaffirmed purpose is manifested in his newly declared name.

Vaughn and his brother Ron Benjamin, sons of Antiguan music legend Ronnie Benjamin, Sr., together sowed the seeds of Midnite in 1989. During the mid-1990s, the band embarked on a 5-year sojourn in Washington DC, where they became area legends for their nightly 3-5 hour sets. Albums such as the debut Unpolished (1997), Ras Mek Peace (1999) and the seminal third release, Jubilees Of Zion (2001), collectively set the tone for what would become more than 60 albums leading up to 2014. That year, their album Beauty For Ashes (a Midnite – I Grade collaboration) was named ‘Reggae Album of the Year’ by iTunes.

Though his signature voice and edifying poetry graces an incredibly vast catalog of recordings, Akae Beka was unleashed by Fifth Son / VPAL Music in November 2015 with the debut album, Homage To The Land. The sophomore follow up, Portals, was released in collaboration with I Grade Records in April 2016. Livicated, released October 2016 on the Zion High Productions label, is the third and most recent project continuing Benjamin’s reputation for prolific output. JahSayDo, the fourth release under Akae Beka, will be released on March 31, 2017. Still he explores and introduces ancient, esoteric knowledge in ways applicable to present day realities.

Akae Beka is accompanied by the following players of instruments: Peter Willock (drums and percussions), Lyndon ‘Ras L’ Williams (bass), Edmund Fieulleteau (guitar), Legrand Lee (guitar) and Suren Fenton (keyboards). Consisting mostly of former Midnite band members, the Akae Beka sound builds on a strong foundation of trance-inducing performance experiences across five continents and countless festivals such as Bonaroo, Outside Lands, Reggae on the River, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Summerjam, Rototom Sunsplash and Reggae Jam.

web: https://www.akaebeka.com
vid: https://youtu.be/53puYBjvfdE?list=PLNJzOJwqkEXmbBu611jNVPUUgvYst1OSk

Dub Kartel

It more or less took an act of Jah to bring the Dub Kartel together. On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake struck in Haiti. After the Haiti earthquake a group of allstar Asheville reggae and ska musicians decided to do a fund raiser benefit for Haitian relief. Bringing together Agent Ishi (Strut), Coleslaw (Gnomebirds), Mike W. (Shining Rock, Natural Healing), Jeremy S.(Natural Healing), Tablesaw (Shining Rock, Cosmic Wind ) Horn players Courtney Hall, Sean Singer and JP Furnas(Empire Strikes Brass/Common Foundation), from this initial benefit show the seeds for Dub Kartel were sown. Dub Kartel pays tribute to the golden era of Jamacian music. Drawing on the tradion of Studio One, Treasure Isle and Dub luminaries like King Tubby and Scientist, DK brings a classic roots tradition into the modern era.

music: http://soundcloud.com/dub-kartel

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Come learn the beginner concepts of this beautiful Brazilian partner dance. Our community is welcoming and easy to jump into and we LOVE new dancers!

We will start with a beginner class at 7pm and anyone who would like to stay for our Lab/Playtime is welcome. We will spend this hour reviewing fun moves that we have learned and practicing together in an informal way. Intermediate students will benefit from the extra review and practice and new students will get a taste of what the next level of Zouk instruction looks like (it’s really fun and worth the investment of time and energy!)

$10 for Beginner class
$5 for Lab
$12 for both!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2118236558440072/

Ministry
Carpenter Brut
Alien Weaponry
Show : 7:15pm
Doors : 6:30pm
$30 – $33
Ages 18+

Public Onsale Begins:
Friday, June 8, 2018 12:00 PM

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/ministry/

Ministry’s Al Joursengen, the acclaimed pioneer of industrial music, doesn’t muck around, doesn’t sugar-coat, doesn’t pull punches. He’s highly opinionated, exceptionally well read and articulate on subjects ranging from politics to alien conspiracies to American history to his beloved Chicago Blackhawks/Bulls/White Sox/Bears. He is an avid follower of NASA scientist David S. McKay, ancient civilizations scholar Zecharia Sitchin, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Scottish writer/archaeologist/scientist Graham Hancock. During a layover at the Las Vegas airport this past summer, Jourgensen spotted U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff, introduced himself, and took full advantage of the encounter to let the Congressman know of his views on tax reform and the possible perils of redistribution of wealth, the current obstruction of the “Russia-gate” investigation by the House Intelligence Committee lead by Republican Chair Devin Nunes, and to inquire about the status of the possible impeachment of the President, on not only obstruction and collusion charges, but for treason.

You see, Al Jourgensen is angry, really angry about what’s going on in America – sexual abuse and the disrespect of women in our society, the waning respect for the U.S. Constitution, the growing acceptance of one’s opinions replacing facts, the decline of the our leaders’ sense of morals, ethics and personal responsibility to the country and to their constituents, and the mad man in the White House. Yeah, Al is angry, and that takes us straight to Ministry’s upcoming album AmeriKKKant.

Before all of that, the industrial machine that is Ministry has manufactured immense amounts of sound during its 30+ years of musical artistry. Initially coming into existence in 1981, Ministry was to be the lifetime passion project of front runner and founder Al Jourgensen. Often associated with ideas and imagery that are easily recognized today, in part because of Jourgensen’s insanely dreaded hair, pitch black attire, vampiric glasses, and exquisite top hat, the band has become incredibly symbolic. But like any creature cursed with the gift of creativity, “Uncle Al” has shed his skin several times over the decades. The development of Ministry and all of Al Jourgensen projects has been purely organic, which is a huge reason why the masses following his projects are so vast.

Often referred to as one of the founders of Industrial Music, the true outlook of Ministry as well as Jourgensen’s other projects, is far more fluid than just one specific genre. Surgical Meth Machine, Revolting Cocks, and anything Al “Fucking” Jourgensen has produced all explore different realms of sound and thought.

In the year 1981 in Chicago Illinois, Ministry was initially born. With an original line up of Al Jourgensen doing lead vocals, guitar, programming and overall production, Stephen George on drums, Robert Roberts on keyboards and backing vocals, and John Davis also on keyboards and backing vocals. New sounds were constantly being developed in the 80’s especially as technology improved. At first the band had a very catchy, synth-pop sound. They began by releasing four 12” singles on Wax Track! Records starting in 1981, and released their first LP “With Sympathy” in 1983 via Arista Records.

As time progressed however, so did Ministry, and they quickly developed a harsher, and even more stylized industrial sound that they soon became infamous for. In the mid to late 80’s the band gained a progressively greater following as it released albums Twitch (1986), The Land of Rape and Honey (1988), and The Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (1989). The darker, heavier sound that Ministry had developed into was often a direct reflection upon modern concepts, society, and politics. It was also during this time that Al Jourgensen himself reached one of his many peaks of creativity and branched off into what would be one of his many side-projects: Revolting Cocks. He also began producing a vast amount of other music by artists similar to his realm in one way or another such as Nivek Ogre/Skinny Puppy, The Reverend Horton Heat, Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick and Red Hot Chili Peppers. With the release of Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and The Way to Suck Eggs (1992), Ministry hit an all time high in the mainstream musical realm and even received a Grammy nomination. Filth Pig was released in 1994 and by then Ministry had not only grown a solid fanbase, but a solid reputation as well.

Famous for a hellaciously unique talent and sound, pure heinous insanity while on tour, and endless energy filled performances at countless festivals, Ministry had developed a cult following and would go on to release several more records throughout the years before eventually taking a hiatus. On December 23rd, 2012 then guitarist Mike Scaccia suffered a heart attack and passed away. It was not long after this that Jourgensen took what was to be an indefinite leave from doing anything Ministry related as he could not bare to continue without Scaccia. It wasn’t until recently that Jourgensen decided that if the circumstances were right, he would consider reawakening Ministry to release something new to the world.

Now, in 2017 Ministry has reunited, revamped its line-up, signed to Nuclear Blast Records, recently returned from a full world tour, and is now preparing to release their 14th studio album, AmeriKKKant, on March 9th 2018. Society and Politics have taken a turn for the insane and frightening in the United States and across the globe, leaving much inspiration and frustration for Ministry to draw from. Jourgensen remembers his shock while witnessing everyone and everything around him during the recent election process, and awoke on the morning of November 9th 2016 proclaiming: “We are making a fuckin’ album – right now.”

AmeriKKKant, like all Ministry projects, is an organic reflection of not just the band’s talent and sounds, but of the society in which we all live and breathe. Jourgensen says “I’ve spoken my piece on the societal conditions that would elect such a blithering idiot. It’s not an anti-Trump album, it’s like a- ‘did you pay attention in School? Does anybody have any intellectual curiosity anymore?’- album. [It’s] basically just holding up a mirror to ourselves and saying: ‘Look at this, is this what you really want to be?’”

With a new line up, incredibly full sound, and some might say a return to the roots of Ministry, the band is prepared to release a record that is socially relevant and sonically effective. Fans can look forward to a hearty future for not just Ministry, but Surgical Meth Machine, and Revolting Cocks as well. There is simply too much insanity in this world for Jourgensen not to speak his mind and keep our senses alive with his vast array of decibels and visuals: “I’m afraid for the stupidity of not embracing nonsense. I think nonsense is a great escape from the rigors of being in life’s hamster wheel.”

www.ministryband.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjEC49hTitI

https://www.facebook.com/events/1596528863806807/

West Asheville Jazz (Open Jam) @ One World Brewing West
Music starts at 8:30

Bring your Jazz instruments and have some fun! Everyone is welcome! Come to play some music and dance with us over a few drinks at our new spaceship bar.

https://www.facebook.com/events/733235203707638/

This is a weekly event, and a guaranteed fantastic night of music, food, and good vibes!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1902009089834893/?event_time_id=1902009129834889

Welcome to a weekly, open world platform of Dungeons & Dragons 5E hosted by The Bearded Dragons Inn!

Each week the players assemble in the Village of Triskelion to bravely make a plan and charge forth into the unexplored wilds. The story is entirely player driven and you’ll never know what to expect!

New to D&D? No worries, our skilled Dungeon Master’s can help guide you through this world of fantasy.

Want more info: Please click the following link that will take you directly to the West Marches at Triskelion page for all your FAQ needs!

https://sites.google.com/outlook.com/westmarchesattriskelion/home

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The name says it all. Zach Durst aka legendary MG door guy and breakfast champion will be flipping the flapjacks and serving ’em up hot and fresh. There will be a toppings bar for you to fulfill your pancake dreams.

DJ Steadylove will be spinning tunes all night—pajama dance party anyone?

Christmas movies on the projector–
Christmas cocktails–
Christmas bartenders–
Wear your finest pajamas and pretend it’s Christmas morning!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2268071900090482/

‘Twas a few weeks before the holidays, when all thro’ the studio
Not a dancer was stirring, not even a Browncoat;
The veils were hung by the mirrors with care,
In hopes that Sera Sahara soon would be there;
The dancers were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of a sugar plum veil choreography danced in their heads….

Intermediate/Advanced Veil Choreo. 3 weeks. Back room of Bebe Theatre, our new home. Current class passes will be honored.

https://www.facebook.com/events/572606103192633/?event_time_id=572606123192631

Weedie Braimah + The Hands of Time w/ Les Amis at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/1877945365646244/

Our famous burger night featuring a delicious Foothills Local Meats double-cheeseburger, fries, and pint for $12 is getting a season long helping of football. Join us as we show every MNF game on the big screen at Big Top throughout the season.

https://www.facebook.com/events/274501626499746/

Beginner Poleography is back!
This 4 week Series will incorporate a chair AND a pole, concentrating on learning and adding on to one routine throughout 4 weeks, allowing time to master the moves!

Putting together choreography and tricks from Intro & Beginner 1 levels, Beginner Poleography is perfect for anyone interested in seeing progress through having something to practice! Kneepads required. Heels suggested!

We look forward to dancing with you! You can sign up for our 4 Week Beginner Poleography series ($68), here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

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