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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FILM: The Devil We Know
a 2018 Sundance Film Festival premiere documentary, is an exposé of the DuPont corporation, whose decades-long effort to deny the adverse effects of chemicals used in Teflon has resulted in birth defects, cancer, and death.
Sunday, November 11th, 2018 @ 1pm in the Fine Arts Theatre.
Ticket fee: $5 at the box office
Q+A SESSION
immediately after with the film with award-winning filmmaker and co-director of The Devil We Know, Jeremy Seifert
RECEPTION for the film and exhibition
at 3pm at Blue Spiral 1
This event is held in conjunction with photo+sphere (www.photoplusavl.com), a city-wide exploration of photography and photo media from November 7-11, 2018.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1607891769510387/
Handstands Level 2
Got handstand fundamentals and ready to soar to new heights? This workshop will help you level up your handstand. If you’ve been using the wall as a crutch or you feel like your practice has become stagnant, this is the workshop for you.
Farrell leads this amazing workshop and will cover:
1. Confronting the fear of falling; safely bailing out of a handstand.
2. Different kick-ups.
3. Different handstand variations- straddle, scorpion, stag legs, diamond legs.
4. Neutralizing banana-back.
5. Building towards the press-up.
Anyone with a handstand practice will benefit from this workshop, including those who have taken Level 1. Whether you want to take your practice from beginner to intermediate, or from intermediate to advanced, you will come out of this workshop ready to take on the next challenge!
Got handstand fundamentals and ready to soar to new heights? This workshop will help you level up your handstand. If you’ve been using the wall as a crutch or you feel like your practice has become stagnant, this is the workshop for you.
Farrell leads this amazing workshop and will cover:
1. Confronting the fear of falling; safely bailing out of a handstand.
2. Different kick-ups.
3. Different handstand variations- straddle, scorpion, stag legs, diamond legs.
4. Neutralizing banana-back.
5. Building towards the press-up.
Anyone with a handstand practice will benefit from this workshop, including those who have taken Level 1. Whether you want to take your practice from beginner to intermediate, or from intermediate to advanced, you will come out of this workshop ready to take on the next challenge!
Cost is $18, 10% PYIC discount. Register for your spot at www.pureyogaavl.com/events.Photo cred: Rose Kaz
https://www.facebook.com/events/407327409798981/
Join the Sandy Mush 4H as they honor our local heroes. They will be offering a free Soup Chili, and potato bar for all vets from 1-3pm with a ceremony at 2:30pm. For all others Adults are $6 and children are $4.
https://www.facebook.com/events/719537148410615/
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Relax, Release and Raise Your Vibrations…
Immerse the mind, body and spirit in the divine vibrations of the Crystal and Tibetan Bowls, along with the gentle sounds of a light rain, waves on a beach, and crickets on a summer night. Drift into a realm of bliss where happiness, meaning and truth converge.
The guided meditation brings the body into a state of relaxation, focusing on the breath and opening the chakra system. The sounds and vibrations travel into the body on a cellular level to help promote healing and balance. Explore deeper aspects of emotional release and resolution. The journey inward may bring clarity and a new sense of awareness that was not present before.
Sunday 11/11
1-2pm
$5-20 sliding scale donation
https://www.facebook.com/events/1930611370581236/
Come support the vets @ Black Mountain’s 1st Annual Veteran’s Day Parade! Please come join us at 1300 at the Black Mountain Primary School to walk in the parade with us.
Any questions, contact Michael Neder – 770) 289-9326
https://www.facebook.com/events/2363188360377191/
Presented by KIDS AT HART – Directed by Shilea Sumpter
Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum. Overview / Synopsis. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre.
https://www.facebook.com/events/524193124711579/?event_time_id=524193154711576
It’s that time of the year! To celebrate with your loved ones, capturing moments that you will treasure for all the years to come. In perfect timing for holiday cards or gifts for your family and friends.
For this special event your package will include the following:
30min Session
5 Digital images
Photo Print Release
For $135!
We will be playing around the decorated christmas trees (pictured) with a beautiful Red barn, some props will be provided, stay tuned to see the final set up for that day! This will have a grounding, magical forest vibe, playing with the elements around us.
Limited spots available, message me to RSVP and secure your spot!
You can see my work here:
www.danielaguerrerophotography.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/1877313512346956/
Learn how to cultivate your own mushrooms at home with Fifth Season Gardening’s resident mycologist, Jesse Cerrato!
This class is geared towards anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the life cycle of edible mushrooms in a controlled environment. Edible mushrooms are a delicious addition to meals as they are composed of a wide spectrum of essential amino acids, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and are even capable of producing potent medicinal properties. Learning how to grow mushrooms at home requires a basic understanding of their nutritional needs. Jesse will teach you how to utilize common resource/waste products such as mulch, straw, and sawdust for easy mushroom cultivation. In this class, you will get to make and take home your own inoculated Blue Oyster mushroom block!
Ready dive in to your new hobby? Fifth Season Gardening has everything you need to set up your own mushroom growing chamber at home! This includes a small indoor greenhouse, digital humidisat, timer, and fan. All you need is a corner of a shady room and a basic humidifier to farm mushrooms off of your own spawn block! Pre-order yours by 9/18 to pick up at the class or order at the class – just $180! *To order, call the store at (828) 412-3200. Pre-payment is required.
About the Instructor: Jesse Cerrato has been hunting and learning about mushrooms for over a decade. A self-proclaimed “mushroom nerd,” Jesse’s interest in the fascinating world of mycelium led him to co-found Resting Point Farms in 2016 on his family’s land where he grows and provides edible mushrooms to local restaurants in the Asheville area.
https://www.facebook.com/events/329102867921212/
Meredith has worked intuitively with the Osho Zen Deck for 13 years now, deeply influenced by teachings of Non-Violent Communication, Tantra Yoga, Thai Buddhism, and Nature Herself.
Meredith will accept both cash and credit card payments. She will accept walk-in’s and appointments. Please email [email protected] if you would like to setup an appointment, include your name, date, and time.
https://www.facebook.com/events/474201983101347/
Join us under the sea and beyond as ArtSpace Charter School students perform the classic Disney musical The Little Mermaid, Jr. based on the 2008 Broadway production and the 1989 animated feature film.
This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award-winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show.
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater
Book by Doug Wright
Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film
Music Adapted and Arranged by David Weinstein
This performance of The Little Mermaid Jr. is open to the public. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for students. Please use the ticket link below. Tickets will not be available for sale in the front office at ArtSpace.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is presented through special
arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music and all other materials © 2010 iTheatrics
Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved
https://www.facebook.com/events/688435998206826/
Performed by students ages 6-12 in our Tanglewood Youth Theatre Production Class: Kids doing theatre for kids!
Jack and Annie are two siblings who visit a magic tree house on a dreary, rainy day. They find a book where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing, so they wish to travel to this tropical place. They realize that they are in the eighteenth-century Caribbean, the time of pirates! The siblings meet Captain Bones, a mean old pirate who captures the two and forces them to help him find buried treasure. It’s up to Jack and Annie to find their way back to the tree house and make their way home.
https://www.facebook.com/events/342728889625120/
Fall is finally in the air, and the team at Salon Intuition wants to celebrate by giving back!
Join us in our annual Fall Coat Drive! We’re accepting coats and jackets of all sizes for donation to ABCCM this winter!
KEEP ASHEVILLE WARM
We love any opportunity to give back to our community, so to encourage our clients to give back too, we’re offering 40% off of one product in return for your donation!
Donations can be dropped off at the salon at 157 S. Lexington Ave, Suite G. Usual salon hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
Offer applies to all regularly prices products, jewelry and accessories not included. One discount per client (not per coat).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1910306442611609/
We’re gonna meet up and have a facilitated meeting where we figure out how to get FNB running again in Asheville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2118773628135860/
When Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for a local charity — by posing for a calendar completely in the buff! Positioned behind strategically-placed flower arrangements, cakes, and knitting projects, the women discover the beauty within themselves and one another. But when news of the women’s hilarious venture spreads like wildfire, the women find themselves exposed in ways they hadn’t anticipated, and they reach for a new level of understanding and friendship that will carry them through all the days to come.
Content Advisory: Implied nudity. Most appropriate for ages 14 and up.
Tickets:
Adults $25.00
Seniors $24.00
Students $20.00
https://www.facebook.com/events/1900859446663268/
Great music with Chris Smith
https://www.facebook.com/events/166992367570532/
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
Miss Nelson can’t control her crazy classroom because she’s just too nice. But when she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-canceling, homework-overloading substitute teacher Viola Swamp! With the Big Test approaching, the kids suddenly realize how much they miss Miss Nelson and they’ll do anything to solve the mystery of her disappearance and bring her back.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1980793755551543/
The reschedule date is confirmed for November 11, 2018!
We’re excited to announce the first Mountain Medicine Festival, a community celebration and concert to highlight and benefit local environmental nonprofits.
This all-ages event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the new Wedge at Foundation on Foundy Street.
Featuring:
*Jay Brown-Jaybrownmusic (singer/songwriter/one-man band)
*Members of The Resonant Rogues (Appalachian old-time and early New Orleans Jazz)
*Local environmental nonprofits, including Dogwood Alliance, Asheville GreenWorks, Conserving Carolina, MountainTrue, & Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
* The Clean Plate: Asheville food truck with their signature farm-to-plate clean comfort food *Look for their tent instead of truck at this event*
*Kids’ activity booth
The festival is free to attend, but donations are welcomed. A portion of the event’s sales, along with community donations and funds contributed by Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville will be split equally between the featured environmental nonprofits.
“We believe that human health is inextricably linked with our environment. We are launching this festival to raise awareness of the important work that these nonprofits are doing each and every day to help maintain the health of our mountain ecosystem,” said Dr. Chad Krisel. Dr. Krisel and Dr. Brian Lewis are the founders, owners, and medical providers at Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/252912308752597/
Join us at Bold Rock to celebrate Vereran’s Day with some cider & painting! The food truck willl be cranking out delicious grub while we paint.
What’s the best part? A portion of the proceeds from this event go into the hands of the good people who run Veterans Healing Farm. They give FREE food to veterans! Here’s a quote from their website: “Our VA produce donations addresses both the issue of food insecurity in Western North Carolina and provides a space for veterans to be in nature, gather together, and continue the military mission of “service before self.” Last year we donated over 8,000 pounds of fresh produce free of charge, directly to local veterans and their caregivers, at the main entrance of the VA Hospital in Asheville NC.”
Cost is $30
Each painter receives a 16×20 canvas, the use of all painting supplies and step by step instruction. We recommend each painter be age 7 or up. You must register for this event by emailing [email protected]. You’ll then receive an invoice via email to pay to reserve your seat at the event.
Hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Jessica
https://www.facebook.com/events/1000950146762389/
PERFORMANCES
Music, dance, performance art, and other live performances bring artworks in our collection and special exhibitions to life. Performances include discussion of the intersections between art forms.
Pianoforte with Koeun Grace Lee
NOVEMBER 11, 2018 — Sunday, 3pm
Museum and UUCA Members: $8 + tax ($7 children)
Non-members: $16 + tax ($15 children)
Meet at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (1 Edwin Place, Asheville 28801)
Koeun Grace Lee performs a program entitled “The Multilingual Piano,” blending the Western classical piano music tradition and her Korean identity through works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann, Nikolai Kapustin, David Burge, and Isang Yun. Traditional sonata forms appear in Beethoven’s Piano Sonata, op. 90 and Schumann’s Toccata, op. 7. The opening theme of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring is quoted in a harmonious combination between jazz elements and Russian Romanticism in Kapustin’s Variations, op. 41. Korean traditional music and culture arise through the prism of Western contemporary techniques in Burge’s Go-Hyang. The twelve-tone technique of the Second Viennese School and aspects of Korean traditional music merit attention in Yun’s Five Pieces for Piano. In this program, Lee highlights the cultural versatility that the piano offers.
A South Korean native, Lee returns to Pianoforte for our 10th-anniversary season. She is an avid performer, educator, and conference lecturer across the U.S. She holds a doctorate of music in piano performance and a postgraduate certificate in music theory pedagogy from UNC Greensboro, a graduate degree in piano performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and an undergraduate degree in piano performance and pedagogy and an artist diploma from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She has performed in master classes of internationally renowned pianists Kevin Kenner, Boaz Sharon, William Westney, Simone Dinnerstein, Jacques Després, Pascal Rogé, Jeremy Denk, Dror Biran, Joel Hastings, André Watts, and Byron Janis.
Lee has presented numerous lecture-performances at conferences of the College Music Society in the U.S. and South Korea. She has been a featured performer and lecturer at the Composition in Asia International Symposium & Festival, and guest artist at the University of South Florida-Tampa and many other venues. She will be recording The Songs of Florida Composers in 2019. She is on the piano faculty at Brevard College, Mars Hill University, and the Academy for the Arts at First Baptist Church of Asheville, and also serves as music director at Oakley United Methodist Church. She is an active member of Asheville Area Piano Forum, Music Teachers National Association, College Music Society, and Suzuki Association of the Americas.
Tickets on sale now; reserve your seats early! Register online at https://shop.ashevilleart.org/products/pianoforte-with-koeun-grace-lee or call 828.253.3227 x122.
Pre-sales close 11/11/18 12pm; limited tickets may be available at the door.
Pianoforte celebrates its 10th season in 2018-2019.
https://www.facebook.com/events/439463176876391/
Join us for the 3rd annual SC Veterans Upstate Salute on Sunday, November 11th at Fluor Field at the West End! This year’s event is shaping up to be a great one with The Charlie Daniels Band heading back to Greenville for the second time this year!
In addition, you’ll enjoy the sounds of Greenville Textile Heritage Band, aerial flyovers, paratroopers and a special fireworks show set to patriotic music.
This is a FREE event, open to the public to honor our Veterans and active military members. Claim your tickets today at www.UpstateSalute.com!
The SC Veterans Upstate Salute is proudly hosted by the Upstate Veterans Alliance (UVA), The UVA Is A nonprofit organization comprised of employees from GE, Greenville Health System, Michelin and The Greenville Drive – Working Together To Recognize, Honor, And Support Local Veterans And Their Families
https://www.facebook.com/events/285838275582310/
Join us as we celebrate Veterans Day! Each year, we have the privilege to share our music and honor our wonderful Veterans at Applebee’s here in Hendersonville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/238163736877109/
A Sunday Matinee Series – Reunion of the Wildcats!
Dust off your boots for some Honky Tonk and 2-steppin’ fun.
Vollie McKenzie, Kari Sickenberger and The Western Wildcats will be playing only the best from their vintage country/western swing repertoire. Joining Vollie & Kari will be Lynn Netherton featured on pedal steel, Steve Griffin on Guitar, and a super-solid rhythm section. Dance lesson free, show – $8.00 at the door
Kari will lead a two-step dance lesson at 4:00, music starts at 4::30.
https://www.facebook.com/events/261231997915220/
Recently the New York Times published a piece that states that the Trump administration is considering narrowly defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth.
This is the most drastic move yet in a governmentwide effort to roll back recognition and protections of transgender people under federal civil rights law, but through all this we have one simple message – WE WILL NOT BE ERASED.
Trans people have existed as long as people have existed, and no memo, or executive order will change that. We are strong. We are resilient. And we will not be silenced.
EVENT SCHEDULE
4:00 – 5:00 free legal name change clinic and one on one consultations with SC attorney’s to answer questions about gender marker changes
5:00 – 6:00 Current legal landscape framing, and local trans community leaders share our stories
6:00 – 7:00 All are invited to join us for a free meal and chance to connect with likeminded community members. Vegan, GF options will be available
Come join Upstate Gender Benders, Columbia Gender Benders, Tri-County Gender Benders, Campaign for Southern Equality, PFLAG Spartanburg, Upstate Pride, The Greenville Sisters, the Rainbow Support Group, Speaking Down Barriers, Pride Link, and a growing list of local partners at the Greenville UU from 4-7 on Sunday November 11th. We will hear from local community leaders from 5-6, and then we invite everyone to join us for a free meal and chance to fellowship with likeminded community members. Live music will be preformed by amazing local artist K. Harper.
To our trans family, please know that you are not alone.
Link to New York Times piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/342988549840314/
Alex, maybe with a friend, maybe solo, at the Wedge Foundation Courtyard. The Wedge Foundation is a neat place, come on over and enjoy some of Asheville’s best craft beer, food from a food truck and some really laid back times. Relax and listen to good music. It’s Free and it’s kid and dog friendly
https://www.facebook.com/events/2177010552579197/?event_time_id=2177010562579196
Facilitated by Taisir El-Souessi, LPC, REAT
Many people feel disconnected from their bodies. Maybe we simply don’t take the time. Maybe we’re too wrapped up in our heads. Maybe we feel shameful or betrayed.
However, our mind, spirit, and soul are all part of our body. It’s not simply a vehicle we ride around in. The story of everything we are and could be is held there.
In this 8-week series, we will use talking, movement, imagery and journaling to explore and facilitate improved expression, awareness, growth, healing and connection with ourselves as well as others on this journey.
Space is limited. Participants will need their own 11×14 sketchbook and to wear comfortable clothing for sitting and movement. Feel free to bring a pillow for sitting on the floor. Other materials will be provided. Please email Taisir with any additional questions. [email protected]
Sundays 5-6 pm, 8-week series $90
Sept 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, 14, 21
(skip oct 28)
Nov 4, 11
https://www.facebook.com/events/456663888157647/?event_time_id=456663908157645
▲ 11/11 only comes once a year. Join us for a cosmic evening of self-discovery through movement + music with Twin Flames Jenny Roberts + Bryan Divisions. ▲
Tap in…Tune in… and reconnect with yourself! ?♀️?
The evening begins with you drawing a number 1 – 11 upon your arrival. With a short grounding ceremony, you will learn how this number can serve you in your practice + what you want to awaken or work through this evening. ✨ ✨ ✨
Jenny then leads us through a soul-nourishing Buti Yoga Flow, featuring several mystic rap songs performed live by Bryan. Finally, Bryan leads us through a Sound Healing Journey + Guided Meditation with his guda drum & crystal bowl. ?
At the very end, we circle up to reflect on what we have learned through our number + tonight’s practice, while matcha balls + tea are served for your enjoyment.
➳ 75 minute class
➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your spot- SPACE IS LIMITED!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=781309&stype=-7&sTG=34&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=11/11/18
➳ Bring your yoga mat OR ?
We have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use
➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville
✨ Bryan Divisions is a rapper and producer who creates a unique style of music inspired by the themes of spirituality, self-realization, personal growth, love, and equality.
http://www.bryandivisions.com
By integrating his negative and positive experiences, his music is an accurate and honest portrayal of a being on the path of self-realization and self discovery, one who’s attempting to make sense of himself and a world out of touch with nature. While delivering optimistic and hopeful lyrics on his emotionally inspired productions, Bryan creates musical environments filled with affirmations and honesty that help us delve into our subconscious.
? Jenny is a certified RYT 200 yoga instructor + Buti Yoga Instructor. Jenny’s passion for movement manifested through sports, as well as capturing motion and emotion as a filmmaker. Jenny is the Creative Director/Photographer & Videographer at Primal Studios. She believes in the freedom of expression that comes from movement and seeks to cultivate a comfortable, fun and connecting environment in her classes that brings us closer to our truest selves and each other.
Buti Yoga Flow is a toned down version of traditional Buti Yoga using the Spiral Structure Technique + Deep Core Engagement, without cardio sprints + high intensity plyometrics.
All are welcome!
✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨
https://www.facebook.com/events/1520976351381697/
Join dancers from Asheville and the surrounding area to socialize, dance, and show off some of those skills you’ve been working on. This is a safe place for students to debut solos and group pieces they’ve been working on. Donations to pay for the space are appreciated.
We will be at UNCA in room 306 of the Sherrill Center. Directions are as follows:
The building the room is located in is called the Sherrill Center. I have attached the google map location to this email –> https://goo.gl/maps/6EMUfyCB8bo
P09 is the suggested parking lot. It is across from the Sherrill center. Entering from University Heights, you will see a bulldog statue on the right. It is the parking lot above the statue. Entering from Broadway via Campus dr., you will take a right at the stop sign at the top of the hill.
The UNCA Bellydance Club will be helping everyone get where they need to go. Food is appreciated! At this time, no alcohol. (permits, blah, blah, blah)
https://www.facebook.com/events/175701319829256/
Silent Auction, music by Sister Ivy at the Grey Eagle!
Proceeds to benefit Aurora Studio & Gallery’s new programming come 2019. Aurora Studio & Gallery offers a supportive studio space for artists who have experienced, mental health issues, addiction or homelessness.
Suggested donation $10. And lots of cool stuff for auction.
https://www.facebook.com/events/677874335925533/