Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle. At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings. Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz
The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.
If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org
The Bascom Barn Dance
Friday, August 17
7:00 pm -10:00 pm
For an evening of Old Time Appalachian Square Dancing and blue grass come to The Bascom.
Bring the whole family and dance to the music of
Silly Ridge RoundUp is a Highlands based troupe that offers an eclectic blend of americana, bluegrass, folk music, and brings fun, energy, and toe-tapping music
to any event throughout the Highlands – Cashiers plateau.
Although the band is built around the three core members of David Goodrow, ( lead vocals, guitar, percussion),
Knight Martorell, ( banjo, fiddle, harmonica, harmony vocals),
and Carter Geigerich, (mandolin, dobro, vocals ),
they often expand, drawing upon a broad circle of professional-level, good friends.
Silly Ridge RoundUp is a strong dose of musical fun, without the hangover.
Adults $10
Children (12 yrs & Under) $5
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles 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.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment,Family
Contact: Concierge Desk
Contact Phone: (828) 252-2711
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/tours
Our guided history tour covers the history of E.W. Grove, the construction and early years of the Inn, our Arts and Crafts style furniture, and some of our most notable guests.
Sign-up at the Concierge Desk.
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, TRIAD Henderson County, Hope Rx, and Community Partners offer FREE Document Shred and Drug Take Back Days in 2018 across Henderson County.
A shred truck will be on site to provide free document shredding (past tax records, bank records, medical documents, etc.) for residential shred only to residents of Henderson County. The event will also have a Drug Take Back (outdated and unwanted prescription and over the counter drugs) component supported by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office and Hope Rx of Henderson County. The day’s mission is to help the community better protect themselves from scams, frauds, identity theft, abuse and theft.
Mills River (LGFCU) Document Shred and Drug Take Back
Date: Friday, August 17 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Ingles Market at 3338 Boylston Hwy, Mills River, NC 28759
Sponsors: Local Government Federal Credit Union, TRIAD, HopeRx, HCSO, Town of Mills River, Ingles Market
*Document Shred & Drug Take Back
Shred Information / What to Shred:
• Expired credit and debit cards
• Unused credit card checks
• Credit card statements
• Pre-approved credit card offers and applications
• Checking and savings account statements
• Canceled checks
• Investment account statements
• Wage and earnings statements
• Phone and utility bills
• Tax returns and statements
• Medical bills
• Insurance claim information
• Insurance policy information (auto, health, life)
• Expired identification documents (driver’s licenses and passports)
Drug Disposal Information:
• The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office provides citizens with a free, environmentally safe, and convenient way to dispose of medications from their homes, reducing the possibility of accidental or intentional misuse and/or theft.
• We accept prescription pills, capsules, ointments, vitamins, liquids in their original containers, inhalers & patches.
• We cannot accept chemotherapy medications & sharps/needles/Epi-pens.
• The Sheriff’s Office provides a permanent drug collection drop box in their lobby located at 100 North Grove Street in Hendersonville. It is accessible every Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Check in at the front desk for instructions.
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5-Day Workshop
August 13-17
Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm
In this hands-on workshop we will be building two small wood fired kilns: a soft brick, top loading, long-throat train kiln as well as a fast-fire, catenary arch kiln for vapor glazing made from high alumina brick. We will cover kiln design for general functionality and specific characteristics, site prep, foundation layout, and various brick laying techniques. Other topics will include arch form design, chimney construction, and buttressing for support. Kiln site workflow, maintenance and repair and wood processing will also be discussed. Students will leave this workshop with the functional knowledge necessary to build their own kiln.
Level: All levels
Tuition: $595, No Lab Fee
This fall, the Forest Service is completing a 30-year plan that will decide how much of the forest is cut and how much is protected. Young people will be most affected by this 30-year plan, but their voices have not been included so far. Our children will be inheriting the forest and the decisions made this year.
On FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 at 9:30 a.m. at the Forest Service headquarters in Asheville, the supervisor of the U.S. Forest Service in North Carolina has agreed to meet with a group of youth. Before the meeting, kids will participate in a rally at the Forest Service headquarters, and then they will get to talk directly with the Forest Supervisor. The kids’ rally and meeting will be covered by several news outlets.
You and/or your child do not need to know anything about forests or forest planning; all they need is a love of being outdoors.
We hope to encourage the Forest Service to protect Pisgah’s trails, waterfalls, old-growth forests, wildlife and endangered species, clean air, clean water, and scenic views.
We will have signs, t-shirts, and stickers available for free for all kids and grownups. You are certainly welcome and encouraged to make any other signs or stickers.
This is a critical moment for the future of our forests and our region’s health, and our kids could truly have an immense impact on the outcome of this forest plan.
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EXCLUSIVE SUMMER OF GLASS VIP WEEKEND PACKAGE:
Welcome at the NC Glass Center with glass blowing demonstration
Visit to the North Carolina and the Studio Glass Movement exhibition, with a welcome from the curator
Reservations at a premier partner restaurant featuring glass art
Guided tour of Asheville galleries with glass exhibitions
Ticket to Chihuly Nights at Biltmore
Guided day-long tour to four professional glass artists’ private studios; lunch and transportation included
Glass Collector Home visit offered in two of the four VIP weekends
Brunch at Blue Spiral 1 Gallery with guest glass artist
A hands-on glass-making experience at the NC Glass Center
Ticket to return and tour Chihuly at Biltmore during the daytime
A swag bag for each participant, with gifts and Asheville art-insider information.
*June and August VIP weekends include a Collector Home visit. July and September VIP weekends include studios in the beautiful Toe River Valley near Penland School of Craft.
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Mark your calendars for the August event in Asheville Metro Vintage Market Days® August 17-19, 2018 – one of Country Living Magazines “7 Flea Markets & Barn Sales You Won’t Want To Miss”!
Grab your girlfriends or your husband & join us for a weekend of the very best of Vintage vendors from across the United States. We bring vendors who are unique to Vintage Market Days®. VMD™ is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home decor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings & a little more. Shopping, live music…We love bringing the Vintage experience® to the Asheville Metro Area!
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We will be set up in the South side of Scott Antique Market
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Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Join the Grammy Winning Queen of Bluegrass – Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, as they perform their award winning brand of bluegrass music. Filled with high energy, incredible vocals, instrumental wizards, and an evening of family fun! There’s something for everyone – Bluegrass, Country, and Gospel Music presented by the most award winning band in bluegrass music history! www.rhondavincent.com
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Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: Golf Pro Shop ext. 1034
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/golf
Let our golf professionals open the world of golf to you. This introduction to the game of golf is a clinic that covers the basic rules, etiquette, and the PGA’s of golf (posture, grip, and alignment). Clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is required. Please sign-up at least one (1) day in advance by calling (800) 438-5800 ext. 1034.
The classical ideals of truth have eroded under the weight of centuries of contradiction. The duality of “what is” and “what is not” can no longer substantiate our beliefs of truth. The uncertainty of quantum physics bleeds into our lives as we find facts inadequate to explain our modern being. Thus, we turn inward to the self and find that subjectivity is truth and it is infinite.
Truth Decay, a New England DIPA, releases on August 17th in limited edition cans featuring the awe-inspiring art of Maxx Hawthorn-feist. With utmost certainty, we can say that this is not a beer to miss out on.
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Join us at the North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival. We’ll be playing twice on Friday August 17th. The festival starts on Thursday August 17th and runs thru Saturday. Tons of great big time artist gonna be there.
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Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.
The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).
Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.
Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Family
Contact: Grovewood Village
Contact Phone: 828.253.7651
Link: https://www.grovewood.com/
Grovewood Village is housed in the historic weaving and woodworking complex of Biltmore Industries, a noteworthy enterprise in the history of American Craft and textiles, founded by Edith Vanderbilt and two inspired teachers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale. At the height of its success in the late 1920s, Biltmore Industries had a total of 40 looms in steady operation, producing bolts of some of the finest handwoven wool fabric in the country. Orders were shipped as far as China and Uruguay, and customers included the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Helen Keller, and several U.S. presidents and first ladies.
Learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to our historic Dye House (usually closed to the public), where you’ll peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. Meet your guide at the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum next door to Grovewood Gallery.
TOURS ARE FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Private Group Tours
We gladly offer private group tours for a fee. These tours offer the exact same experience as the public tours, only in a private setting. Contact us for rates, and please schedule your group tour at least one week in advance.
Please Note: Our historic Dye House (Biltmore Industries’ production facility) is not handicap accessible or heated. Warm attire on cold days and comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment
Step back in time and relax in our Great Hall while our pianist plays vintage melodies for your enjoyment.
Book-to-Movie Series
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This introductory workshop by Crossroads Anti-Racism Organizing and Training Event will provide participants with a shared analysis of systemic racism in the United States. Using an action-reflection model, the workshop will seek to answer three questions: What is the current reality of racism in the US? Why is this still our current reality? How can we intervene strategically to disrupt and dismantle racism?
The workshop will include definitions of key concepts such as racism, prejudice, power, and dominant culture. Participants will receive capacity-building tools and resources to work for antiracist transformation in their churches and institutions.
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Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Culinary,Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: http://notastelikehome.org/
Contact Phone: (828) 209-8599
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/resort-activities/wild-food-adventures
Learn how to safely gather, prepare, and serve wild mushrooms, plants, and other extreme cuisine with No Taste Like Home. Discover the bounty nature provides on the beautiful Sunset Mountain Trail, located adjacent to the Historic Main Inn. Deliver your found ingredients to our Guest Services desk upon returning to The Inn and our chef will create a personalized, complimentary appetizer just for you.
Get revved up with an adrenaline-pumping experience in Asheville, North Carolina. You will be in the middle of the action at one of the most popular night races of the NASCAR® season. Head to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Bass Proshops NRA Night Race, known for epic battles and thrilling finishes. The Bass Proshops NRA Night Race is a focal point for the race weekend at this highly popular speedway. And to add even more excitement, your pre-race SuperPass grants you on-track access prior to the race.
What we love:
• Despite its length, Bristol Motor Speedway is one of the fastest NASCAR short tracks thanks to extraordinarily steep banks on its turns.
• Downtown Asheville has impressive galleries, shops, restaurants and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• The speedway has been called one of the loudest NASCAR tracks — which only adds to the excitement of the race.
What’s Included:
Your DreamTrip includes 3 days and 2 nights in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as:
• Admission to the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway; includes your ticket on the front stretch in the Allisons grandstand (row 25 or higher); includes transportation.
• Pre-race SuperPass, which allows on-track access prior to the race.
• Welcome reception.
• Taxes and fees included.
Transportation:
Airfare is not included in the trip price! The closest commercial airport to the hotel is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), approximately 14.5 miles (23 kilometers) away. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for any trip.
Please note: Airport transfers are not included in this trip. Make sure to arrange your own transfers between the airport and your hotel.
Hotel Details:
The Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown combines elegance and flair with a focus on exceptional customer service. You will enjoy views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and excellent food and beverage choices at oneFIFTYone Boutique Bar & Kitchen.
Hotel features:
• 1 restaurant and 1 bar.
• Fitness center.
• Spa-like bathrooms.
• Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Complimentary valet and self-parking.
Standard Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed or 2 queen beds.
• Maximum occupancy 4 persons.
• High-definition, flat-screen television.
• Spa-like bathroom.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• Hair dryer.
• Complimentary refrigerator.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Checkout: 11 a.m.
Minimum check-in age is 21.
Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown
151 Haywood St.
Asheville, NC 28801
Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click BOOK IT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Policies section for further details.
Hotel Check-in Requirements:
By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of WorldVentures™ and Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia or WorldVentures.
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Don’t miss your chance to see The Gibson Brothers LIVE at Adams Bluegrass Festival August 17th!
Get your tickets today!
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LOWER SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
August 17, 2018
5-7 pm
ICI Lower School Campus
We invite all Lower School families to attend this year’s Back to School Bash on Friday, August 17 from 5-7 pm at our lower school campus. The event is free to attend and fun for the entire family. In addition to reconnecting with returning ICI families and meeting new ones, there will be music, inflatables, art and information about many other programs.
Highlights include:
Inflatables – Par-T-Perfect will be providing five giant inflatables. The cost for unlimited jumping is $5/per person.
Food Pantry – We will be collecting nut-free donations for our food pantry. Feel free to bring along a few donations to help us stock the shelves.
Supplies – We would love donations of Paper Towels, Clorox Wipes and Tissues for our classrooms!
Spirit Wear – There will be a table set-up for purchasing t-shirts and other ICI items.
Adventure Club – Our Adventure Club will be on hand to answer questions about this program. They will be selling their MTB socks, which support this program.
Destination Imagination – Our DI team will have a table set-up where you can learn more.
Fine Arts – The Fine Arts Department will be set-up to accept registrations for our 3rd Annual Fine Arts 5K.
Band Boosters – Our Band program will have a table and be promoting their fall fundraiser, coupon books.
Local Art – Artisans from our ICI community will have tables set up to showcase their wares. Items will be available for purchase.
After-School Opportunities – Local organizations will be available to answer questions about after school programs.
Box Tops – If you’ve been clipping and collecting box tops, feel free to bring them.
We look forward to seeing you on the 17th!
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The 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, kicks off Friday, May 18 from 5-9pm. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.
The 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, continues Friday, August 17 from 5-9pm. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.
Southern Avenue (Photo provided by Southern Avenue)
Hailing from Memphis, Southern Avenue is also the name of a fiery young Memphis quintet that embodies soul, blues and gospel traditions, while adding a youthful spirit and dynamic energy all their own. Southern Avenue features five young but seasoned musicians who came from diverse musical and personal backgrounds to create music that spans their wide-ranging musical interests, while showcasing the powerful chemistry that the group has honed through stage and studio experience.
Opener: The Fritz
The Fritz is a soul-driven dance rock band with an aggressive approach to funk, soul and rock creates a sound that is uniquely their own. Their high-energy, danceable songs provide a platform for each member to shine. With powerful vocals, climactic solos and tight grooves, The Fritz has built a devoted following and is captivating audiences everywhere.
Coming September 21, hip hop legends The Pharcyde and local opener Free the Optimus.
Each summer the Asheville Downtown Association partners with five local nonprofits to sell wristbands at the event. Each group received a grant of $2000. The ADA has given more than $150,000 to area nonprofits through this program. 2018 partners include: Asheville Youth Villages (May), Girls on the Run (June), Big Brothers Big Sisters (July) and Guardian Ad Litem of Buncombe County (August) and Asheville Museum of Science (September).
Lots of local beers on tap including: Pisgah Brewing, Sierra Nevada, Hi-Wire Brewing, Asheville Brewing Company, Catawba Brewing, French Broad Brewing, Green Man Brewery and Bold Rock Cider, as well as beers from Western North Carolina and regional and national brands. Wine, soda, water and locally crafted Devil’s Foot beverages are also available for purchase.
We’re serving up plenty of local yumminess with food vendors: Delia’s Tea Time, D.O.G.S., Gypsy Queen Cuisine, Kernel Mike’s Kettle Corn, Moe’s Original BBQ, The Grubbery Food Truck and Sunshine Sammies.
More information on Downtown After 5 and the Asheville Downtown Association can be found at ashevilledowntown.org.
Downtown After 5 is sponsored by Prestige Subaru, Budweiser of Asheville, Empire Distributors, Pisgah Brewing, Hi-Wire Brewing, Go Minis, The Matt & Molly Team, Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, 98.1 The River, Rock 105.1, Asheville Citizen-Times, Renaissance Asheville Hotel, Crooked Tree Design, CPI Security, Diamond Brand Outdoors, Theology Pub, Dig Local, Mellow Mushroom, Sierra Nevada, Asheville Color & Imaging.
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Free Sloppy Joe’s this Friday. No catch. Just show up eat.
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