Calendar of Events

M&D Paranormal and Cryptid Research presents a forum to discuss paranormal activity in Western North Carolina.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1883220385118846/

Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes Tristan Winkler, Transporation Planner from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization to speak about growth and congestion in our region.

The entire I-26 corridor between Asheville and Hendersonville continues to grow at a rapid pace. How has this growth impacted traffic in our region? What are the plans to address increasing congestion? How can we better integrate our region’s growth to meet our transportation needs?

Tristan Winkler has been working in Western North Carolina as a Regional Transportation Planner with the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization for the past four years. Originally from Chicago, Tristan lived in North Carolina for eight years before moving back to the Midwest to receive his Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2013. He now lives in Asheville with his wife and two dogs.

http://www.fbrmpo.org/about-us/

5:30 p.m.: Grab and drink and network with like-minded locals.
6:00 p.m.: Enjoy the presentation and learn something new!

Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by Conserving Carolina, MountainTrue and Black Bear Coffee Co. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks, and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

https://www.facebook.com/events/658046461229129/

Hosted by Civil Design Concepts

A night of math activities, stations and games!

Staggered times:

K-2 5:30 – 6:30
3-5 6:30 – 7:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/251277215581090/

Join us 2nd Thursdays for our Young Professionals of Asheville Social! The October social will be held on the 9th floor of the AC Marriott hotel downtown at Capella on 9. This is the perfect opportunity to meet young professionals from Asheville and beyond.

There will be a blocked off space on the rootfop for YPA guests, as well as drink specials for the evening. Can’t wait to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/193541801336829/

“Sometimes an artist’s name is right on the money. Having been a frequent traveler through the Carolinas, there is an immediate image conjured up when this moody, haunting version of country folk starts filling up the room. You can see and feel the influence of the Blue Ridge Mountains on Chris Smith, lead singer-songwriter and core creative force of Carolinabound. The simplicity of the songwriting is refreshing, and they’re incredibly easy to listen to, especially on a lazy weekend afternoon. Smith’s vocals are vulnerable, sweet and melancholic in their delivery of lyrics steeped in country and folk traditional topics of love, loss and life experiences. There is nothing groundbreaking in that, just the comfort of knowing this troubadouresque type of performer continues to work in the background while trends fade in and out.”
-Heidi Drockelman(indie-music.com)

“Imagine if Gram Parsons and Townes Van Zandt got together with Will Oldham on a late spring evening to sing songs late into the night. There’s an honest sentiment to these songs that rings clear and creates an atmosphere of wistful nostalgia that quickly covers everything in a comforting cocoon of memory and experience.”
-Joshua Pickard(nooga.com)

www.reverbnation.com/carolinabound

https://www.facebook.com/events/2470127156345686/

P-I-N-G! Paddle on down and have a ball! Ping pong starts at 8 pm! 1st place gets you a FIFTY DOLLAR bar tab. Every second Thursday at Noble Kava! Meet us in the back room!

https://www.facebook.com/events/299258607485498/?event_time_id=299258614152164

Come join us for a Feast in the Field! Dine under the stars and 100-year old oak trees, surrounded by lavender. Seasons Cafe & Catering will bring us a lavender-themed menu using local and seasonal dishes. Seats are limited to 40, so don’t wait to get your tickets!
–> Go to our website to see the dates, menus, and to register!
http://southernhillslavender.com/feast-in-the-field/
–> Cost: $50 per person, First drink included follow by cash bar
–> Date/Time: We have 3 dates and 3 menus this fall – make sure you have the correct date and time!
————-> Thursday, October 11th, 6-9pm | Raindate: Oct 18th
————->Tuesday, October 16th, 6-9pm | Raindate: Oct 23rd
————-> Sunday, October 21st, 1-4pm | Raindate: Oct 28th

https://www.facebook.com/events/1715548328571648/?event_time_id=1715548335238314

Getting to Know Your Chakras and Making Them Work for You

Are you interested in finding greater inner harmony, a more reflective state of mind, and a greater sense of personal power? Getting to know your chakras and making them work for you is a great step. Join Betsy Daya Narayan, a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, for an exciting 4-week series exploring our chakras —the energy centers in our bodies.

Using yoga, meditation, chanting, and art, we’ll learn ways to open and balance our chakras so they can become a real source of vitality for our lives physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Many books have been written about the chakras including writings by such famous people as Yogi Bhajan, C.G Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Caroline Myss. Betsy will be using these and other sources to present a broad understanding and experience of the chakras. The first week will be an introduction to the chakra system and learning about our Root Chakra through yoga, meditation, and drawing how you might visualize your chakras. Each of the following weeks will cover two of the remaining six chakras in greater depth. Time will be allotted for discussion and sharing.

If you are interested in this series, you will want to pre-register and plan to attend the series as each class builds on the previous one.

https://www.facebook.com/events/231238840882433/?event_time_id=231238860882431

Getting to Know Your Chakras and Making Them Work for You

Are you interested in finding greater inner harmony, a more reflective state of mind, and a greater sense of personal power? Getting to know your chakras and making them work for you is a great step. Join Betsy Daya Narayan, a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, for an exciting 4-week series exploring our chakras —the energy centers in our bodies.

Using yoga, meditation, chanting, and art, we’ll learn ways to open and balance our chakras so they can become a real source of vitality for our lives physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Many books have been written about the chakras including writings by such famous people as Yogi Bhajan, C.G Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Caroline Myss. Betsy will be using these and other sources to present a broad understanding and experience of the chakras. The first week will be an introduction to the chakra system and learning about our Root Chakra through yoga, meditation, and drawing how you might visualize your chakras. Each of the following weeks will cover two of the remaining six chakras in greater depth. Time will be allotted for discussion and sharing.

If you are interested in this series, you will want to pre-register and plan to attend the series as each class builds on the previous one.

https://www.facebook.com/events/231238840882433/

————–ESPANOL DE BAJO————-
An open house and space blessing will be held on October 11, 2018 at 6 pm at BeLoved Asheville’s new space on the third floor of 10 North Market Street. Light refreshments, meet our artists & justice leaders, and learn how to get involved.

The soul-full stylings of Rhoda Weaver will fill the space with music. Rhoda is a local activist and singer, singing both on the streets and in venues around Asheville. She has a deep heart for the people and social change. Vahisha Hasan travels the country with Movement in Faith through the Transform Network speaking about how to build movements for change and will be reflecting on BeLoved’s identity as a center for mutual liberation in the context of movement work. She will also offer a space blessing. (see bios below).

BeLoved Asheville will be opening its newest space in a move to
expand their programs, services, and hours to the community. Adding to the array of projects BeLoved Asheville currently runs, they plan to engage more people as street medics, artists, skillbuilders, and community advocates. The center will offer a space to teach children, exchange skills, and host large community projects that are able to respond to greater needs. BeLoved Asheville plans to provide an array of free programming to share with the community in the new space , such as music and art classes, Spanish-English language sharing, health and wellness
programs like yoga, speakers on timely topics, and community concerns. The Center has a dedicated art studio and gallery, healing space, internet lounge, and community gathering/working/event space. The Center will also offer ways for people to get active making the community better and in advocating for change.

Rhoda Weaver sings all over these mountains often with her band the Soul Mates Rhoda Weaver and The Soul Mates! Rhoda says, “I’ve sang in this town for over 20 yrs and sang my heart out on the street the same way I did on a stage.” Rhoda has a deep and abiding friendship with BeLoved and graced us with her music at our awards dinner in December, 2017 as we honored many of our grassroots leaders from the streets and struggle. Rhoda was recently named #1 Vocalist in the Mountain Xpress Best Of Issue

Vahisha Hasan is a faith-rooted organizer working at the intersections of faith, social justice, and mental health. She is the Executive Director of Movement in Faith. She is a powerful public speaker, transformative facilitator, and social justice trainer, with a deeply prophetic voice and imagination for collective liberation.She is an Assistant Professor of Human Services at Memphis Center for Urban and Theological Studies (MCUTS). Vahisha holds a dual Master’s of Divinity and Master’s of Mental Health Counseling with an Education Specialist Certification from Gardner-Webb University and a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a concentration in Interpersonal Organization from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

*Notes: On street parking is free at 6 p.m. The space is accessed only by stairs (we are working to remedy this). We have all gender restrooms. We will be happy to see you! Message us with questions or for more information!

Casa abierta y la bendicion del espacio será el 11 de octubre de 2018 a 18:00 en el nuevo espacio de Beloved Asheville en el tercer piso de 10 North Market Street.Refrescos,

Conoce a nuestros artistas y líderes de la justicia y enterate como ser parte.El estilo de alma y pasion de Rhoda Weaver llenan el espacio con su música
.Rhoda es un cantante, cantando en las calles y en espacios de Asheville y activista local.Ella tiene un corazón profundo para la gente y el cambio social.Vahisha Hasan viaja po el país con el movimiento de fe a través de la red transformar hablando sobre cómo construir movimientos para el cambio y se refleja en la identidad de la persona amada como centro para la liberación mutua en el contexto de trabajo del movimiento.Ella también ofrecerá una bendición del espacio. (ver más abajo de la bios).

Beloved Asheville inaugurará su nuevo espacio en un movimiento para ampliar sus programas, servicios y horas a la comunidad.Agregar a la matriz de proyectos que Beloved Asheville dirige actualmente, planean participar con más gente los médicos en la calle, artistas, skillbuilders y defensores de la comunidad.El centro ofrecerá un espacio para enseñar a niños, intercambio de conocimientos y proyectos de comunidad grande de host que son capaces de responder a las necesidades de mayor.Beloved Asheville planea proporcionar una matriz de programación libre para compartir con la comunidad en el nuevo espacio, como clases de música y arte, Diccionario Español-Inglés programas compartir, salud y bienestar como yoga, altavoces oportunos temas y preocupaciones de la comunidad.El centro tiene un dedicado estudio y Galería, curación espacio, sala de internet y espacio de trabajo/reunión/evento de la comunidad.El centro también ofrece maneras para que gente se active haciendo mejor la comunidad y en la promoción de cambio.

Rhoda Weaver canta en las montanas de WNC y sus alrededores con su banda la almas gemelas Rhoda Weaver y la almas gemelas!Rhoda, dice, “yo he cantó en esta ciudad por más de 20 años y cantó con mi corazón en la calle y en cualquier lugual o escenario”.Rhoda tiene una profunda y perdurable amistad con Beloved y nos engalanó con su música en nuestra cena de premios en diciembre de 2017 como honramos a muchos de nuestros dirigentes de base de las calles y lucha.Rhoda fue recientemente nombrada #1 Vocalist en la montaña Xpress.

Vahisha Hasan es un organizadora de fe arraigada en las intersecciones de la fe, la justicia social y la salud mental.Ella es la Directora Ejecutiva del movimiento en Fe.Ella
es una poderosa oradora, transformadora facilitadora y entrenadora de justicia social, con una voz profundamente profética y la imaginación por la liberación colectiva. Ella es una profesora de servicios humanos en el centro de Memphis y estudios teológicos (MCUTS).Vahisha tiene una doble maestría en divinidad y maestra de la Consejería de Salud Mental con una certificación de especialista en Educación de Gardner-Webb University y una licenciatura en comunicaciones con concentración en organización Interpersonal de la Universidad de Carolina del norte en Chapel Hill.* Notas: Aparcamiento en la calle es libre a las 6 de la tarde el espacio solo tiene acceso por las escalera (estamos trabajando para solucionar esto).Contamos con baños de todos los género. ¡Estaremos encantados de verte!¡ si quieres mas informacion o tienes preguntas mensajeanos !

https://www.facebook.com/events/1117513948404780/

With a dinner to follow at BONE & BROTH!

Come spend some time with our Seafood Wizard Rob Jones and 4 of his favorite oysters from all over the country. Learn about the differences in the oysters, their environments, and the various tools used to access them and why. Then the best part! We’ve partnered with Chef Chris at the BONE & BROTH to try 4 of his amazing oyster dishes and he’ll explain how he prepared them!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2133752123302247/

The Mists of Avalon meets the world of Philippa Gregory in the thrilling first novel of a debut trilogy that reveals the untold story of Languoreth–a forgotten queen of sixth-century Scotland–twin sister of the man who inspired the legend of Merlin.

In a land of mountains and mist, tradition and superstition, Languoreth and her brother Lailoken are raised in the Old Way of their ancestors. But in Scotland, a new religion is rising, one that brings disruption, bloodshed, and riot. And even as her family faces the burgeoning forces of Christianity, the Anglo-Saxons, bent on colonization, are encroaching from the east. When conflict brings the hero Emrys Pendragon to her father’s door, Languoreth finds love with one of his warriors. Her deep connection to Maelgwn is forged by enchantment, but she is promised in marriage to Rhydderch, son of a Christian king. As Languoreth is catapulted into a world of violence and political intrigue, she must learn to adapt. Together with her brother–a warrior and druid known to history as Myrddin–Languoreth must assume her duty to fight for the preservation of the Old Way and the survival of her kingdom, or risk the loss of them both forever.

Based on new scholarship, this tale of bravery and conflicted love brings a lost queen back to life–rescuing her from obscurity, and reaffirming her place at the center of one of the most enduring legends of all time.

Purchase this book in-store, by phone, or online by visiting https://www.malaprops.com/book/9781501191411

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here.

Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2185092021507906/

Come see what’s happening in out sitting room with Artist Ashleigh Hillen. Grab a cider, enjoy her beautiful work and relax!

https://www.facebook.com/events/495947437576309/

Hello Neighbors!

Please plan to attend the East End/Valley Street Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30pm at St. James AME Church in the fellowship hall.

Thanks!

Helen

https://www.facebook.com/events/1126556687508948/

Due to Hurricane Michael this event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 17. Tickets that have already been purchased will be honored for the new date; there’s no need to purchase new tickets. Refunds will be offered for anyone that cannot make the rescheduled date. For those needing a refund, please contact the Aquarium’s customer service center at (843) 577-FISH ext 3 or by email at [email protected]. Refunds can only be processed after the Aquarium has reopened in the coming days.

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Jumpstart your FIRST LEGO League season with the introduction of the INTO ORBIT season information session. Learn about the Robot Game and Project, and test your skills at some Core Values exercises. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza and view the BricksALIVE LEGO® sculptures!

Participants will have the opportunity to see the Into Orbit game board, talk to referees with questions and answers, engage in project discussions with an expert and project judges, and participate in core value games to win prizes!

To attend the event, please click on the link below to purchase tickets. The cost is $5 per person. You must print off a hard copy of the ticket and bring it with you the night of the event. NO PRINTED TICKET… NO ENTRANCE.

Special THANK YOU to the Collaborative Partners making this happen… South Carolina Aquarium, SPAWAR System Center Atlantic, South Carolina FIRST LEGO League, Boeing, and Hanahan Recreation Department.

Hope to see you at the South Carolina Aquarium!

https://www.facebook.com/events/401653717035291/

Sidetracked Brewery is excited to share a fun and interactive event! Come on out on October 11 from 6-8:30 pm and enjoy a delicious beer while learning American Sign Language (ASL).
(Having a beer will help you sign better!)

Event is free and open to the public.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341751873257833/

All faith contemplative service.

You are invited to come for a simple service of songs, music, prayers, and silence for contemplation. This is an open, welcoming, and inclusive service for all faiths and anyone seeking the Spirit. The service follows a simple format and allows for each person to participate as they wish. Brief instructions are provided for those new to contemplative prayer. Taize style songsPlease arrive and depart in silence. Stay/remain for refreshments and conversation after the service ends if you would like. Questions? Email: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/1036609633154829/?event_time_id=1036609663154826

“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky..” Go ahead and snap your fingers, we know you can’t resist.

Doors Open at 5PM.

Opie’s Pizza Food Truck at 5PM – 6:30PM.

Movie Begins at 6:30 PM.

That’s right, the family that embodies Halloween – The Addams Family – is making an appearance at the Capitol Theatre on October 11th for Family Movie Night Series.

Join Gomez, Morticia, Lurch, Thing, Wednesday, and Pugsley as they help their long-lost Uncle Fester remember his family and stop his “adoptive” parents from stealing the Addams’ fortune. All with the oddities that a family…and a home… like the Adams family brings.

The Capitol Theatre will have a Opie’s Pizza food truck under the marquee for a quick and easy dinner with the family from 5 – 6:30. Concessions will also be available throughout the movie. Doors open at 5:30, and the movie begins at 6:30.

Catch a ride with Cousin It and come see the rest of the family at the Capitol Theatre! It should be a scream!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2050793898568256/

TICKETS AVAILABLE BY EMAILING JESSICA AT [email protected]

Join Hues of Hendo at Wine Sage and Gourmet as we paint wine bottles and enjoy Merit’s amazing selection of wine! Arrive with an idea & we’ll help you get it on glass, or let us help you come up with a concept. Hues of Hendo provides all materials – you just show up ready to have fun. See the event page photo for some ideas of what you can paint.

-Each painter receives a clear, standard size wine bottle & one strand of lights per bottle (attached to a cork) to illuminate the bottle.

-Cost is $25 per painter. Additional bottle(s) can be purchased for $10 each (cannot be shared between painters).

-Seating is limited to 16 painters. To reserve your seat, email your name and how many bottles you’d like to [email protected] to register. You’ll receive a Square invoice via email, and your paid invoice reserves your spot.

-We carry an extensive amount of colors, but if you want to make sure we have a lot of one color or a specific color for you, please let us know.

We look forward to painting with you!

Jessica

https://www.facebook.com/events/267591140532739/

It’s like Open Mic night, but every song is guaranteed to sound good! Share your vinyls with us and we’ll play them for you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1844869988857017/?event_time_id=1844870038857012

Join Sanctuary Brewing and Ben Phan on the 2nd Thursday of October for an evening of incredible music by an even more incredible person!

A year of jazz conservatory at Virginia Commonwealth University left Ben Phan rebellious: uninspired by the environment and fed-up with the structure, he knew he didn’t want to be an academic musician.

So Phan began his professional career as a founding member of the Richmond Afrobeat Movement, a blend of jazz, funk and African dance music which earned significant attention in the South, including a TV appearance and other media features.

A stint as Musical Director for Free Run Wine Merchants gave Phan a chance to develop his professional skills, setting up musical events for the company, which included solo jazz gigs as well as band arrangements.

Phan then joined a bluegrass and folk band, the Rusty Strings, and discovered the joy in sitting on a porch and singing together with others, simply for the love of music.

In 2014, Phan decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and his life changed forever. Along with everything else he needed, he carried a mini-guitar on his back and became known by the name “Shredder” because of how he “shredded the guitar” when he played. Five months of travel on foot, 2,668 miles from the Mexican border all the way into Canada, playing for himself and the people he met, transformed his relationship with music. He began writing songs, drawn from his experiences on the trail as well as his past struggles with depression, addiction, loss and love. The music offered hope and solace, to him and to his audiences.

The time on the Pacific Crest Trail renewed Phan’s passion for music. With a prolific body of original work, he returned to Asheville to record his first solo EP, “Hold On, Let Go.” He assembled a band, made up of some of the best musicians in Asheville: besides liking his music, they appreciate the dedication and professionalism Phan brings to his work. The band released it’s debut album, “Dreams in Modern Folk”, to a sold out crowd at the Altamont Theatre, one of Asheville’s finest listening rooms. The band continued to perform successful shows over the following year, refining their high energy sound which combines fiery improvisation with rich composition. This led to a successful kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, “Fear is the Teacher”, which the band is currently recording with Grammy winning producer Matt Williams. Phan continues to perform with the band, as a solo artist, and in collaborations with other musicians; he has also built a successful guitar teaching practice, which he finds a great source of inspiration.

Phan is a prolific poet, songwriter, and guitarist, with the soul of an improviser. He crafts his songs to give room for improvisation, presence, and self-expression in the moment. He believes that the best live music is when everyone playing is co-creating – which means that every one of his concerts offers audiences a different sound and a unique experience.

https://www.benphanmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/523591081398723/

An introduction to the fun & exciting Brazilian street dance. Samba owes its rhythm and moves to African dances. The traditional African circle dance with a lone central performer relied on weight shifts, rapid steps, and slides to a 2/4 percussive beat, and a fairly still upper body with arms and hands responding to the hip and leg movements. samba is irresistible, its gyrations richly colored by regional and international influences. Today, it would be impossible to imagine carnival without samba.

4 week series/$50

https://www.facebook.com/events/975209186018957/?event_time_id=975209192685623

An introduction to the fun & exciting Brazilian street dance. Samba owes its rhythm and moves to African dances. The traditional African circle dance with a lone central performer relied on weight shifts, rapid steps, and slides to a 2/4 percussive beat, and a fairly still upper body with arms and hands responding to the hip and leg movements. samba is irresistible, its gyrations richly colored by regional and international influences. Today, it would be impossible to imagine carnival without samba.

4 week series/$50

https://www.facebook.com/events/975209186018957/

The MHU Political Science Department and the Madison County League of Women Voters will host a debate between David Wheeler and Ralph Hise, the candidates for the NC Senate District 47 race.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2168076466835994/

The League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County and the 28th Judicial District Bar are co-hosting a discussion between two legislators about the six proposed amendments on this election’s ballot. Senator Terry Van Duyn (D) and a Republican legislator will present the views of their respective political parties and take questions. This event is not a debate or a political forum. It is an information session to help voters better understand the proposed amendments and their potential impact on North Carolina residents.

The six proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution which will
be on the ballot in the upcoming elections have already been the focus
of a lot of discussion and debate. The courts sent some of them back to
the NC Assembly for re-write. Two of them would make significant change
in which part of state government has certain responsibilities. One of
them brings back the previously court-rejected voter ID concept.
Carl Mumpower, the Chair of the Buncombe County Republican Party, and Senator Van Duyn will present the their views and the views of their parties. If you want information on the amendments and what they could mean for North Carolina residents, come to this co-hosted event where both the major political parties will be represented and audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions to the speakers.

Note: This event is not a candidate forum or a political debate. It’s an informational program.

Paid parking is available at the College St. Parking Deck.

Learn something new and support arts education! All proceeds from this workshop benefit our connecting the ANDs community art classes!

In this workshop, un-block your creativity and learn printing techniques on fabric and paper.

Suggested donation of $10-25, all materials supplied!

Our Creating Change Community Classes are sliding scale to encourage access to the arts. These classes are taught with donated time from the instructors so that we can use all of the proceeds in our outreach efforts!

https://www.facebook.com/events/164462144477800/

Genre: Blues/Rock, American Funk, Soul
Tickets: adv. $13 / dos. $15
Show: 7:30PM (Doors: 7PM)
Ages: 21+

ANA Popovic

Guitarist, singer Ana Popovic is back on the road promoting her new album ‘Like It On Top’, that focuses on empowered, successful, inspiring female role models.
Recorded in Nashville, TN, and produced by four-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’, the blues influenced album features guest appearances from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robben Ford and Keb’ Mo’.

A trending theme in today’s world is women overcoming obstacles and breaking through the glass ceilings to reach the top. Like It On Top celebrates those that take initiative, develop, inspire and motivate. But it also credits the men who are motivated and enlightened enough to support women in their quest to be their best versions of themselves.

“I hope that my music inspires others to motivate ladies all over the world to be successful, energetic, empowered women on a mission, and to motivate men to give them that chance,” Popovic says. “The majority of women need to work harder than men to prove themselves or need to cope with a feeling of constant pressure to never make a mistake and be perfect. I believe that women no longer only have the right to earn a living and to take care of themselves and their families. The time has come to step it up. Becoming the outstanding leaders of tomorrow. Corner-office ladies in business, politics, and the electric guitar!”

Moving west
Ana has been moving west all her life. She fell in love with American blues as a kid, starting back home in Belgrade, Serbia (ex-Yugoslavia), then moved to the Netherlands to study at the conservatory of jazz and world-music. She lived in Amsterdam for over ten years, and then in a single-minded pursuit of her art and career, she relocated to Memphis, TN to record and work with Southern musicians. Finally, two years ago, she moved her family to Los Angeles, California where she now lives.

Called “one helluva a guitar-player” by Bruce Springsteen and nominated for six Blues Music Awards, Ana has appeared on the covers of Vintage Guitar and Guitar Playermagazine. Her albums ‘Can You Stand The Heat’ and ‘Unconditional’ were USA Today Picks-Of-The-Week and featured on NPR Weekend Edition, who praised her “Fiery technique on the Stratocaster”. Nearly all of Ana’s albums reached the top of the Billboard Blues Charts. She and her six-piece band have toured tirelessly, sharing stages with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa and many others.

web: anapopovic.com
vid: youtu.be/9K7mpFh4RAc

https://www.facebook.com/events/1372128996253584/

Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best live hosted pub quiz to Craft Centric Taproom & Bottleshop starting on September 13th! Join us for 8 rounds of audio, visual and live hosted trivia. Our weekly quiz is free to play and we’ll be giving away free drinks for answering bonus questions and gift cards for our top teams at the end of the night. Geeks Who Drink rules limit the total number of players on your team to 6, so gather your smartest friends and come down.

**We are continuing to do our Tuesday Theme Trivia as well**

https://www.facebook.com/events/2156429521274841/

Celtic duo, The Reel Sisters, will be making their Asheville debut at Isis Music Hall as a part of Pan Harmonia’s Celtic Corner series. Join the Reel Sisters to experience the rollicking fun, love, heartbreak, and simple pleasure of this beloved tradition from the British Isles and Appalachia.

https://www.facebook.com/events/327876084416935/