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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Put on your dancing boots and join Friends of the Smokies for the 2nd annual “Smokies Stomp” Barn Party just outside of Asheville, NC. The Smokies Stomp supports projects and programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park like Parks As Classrooms, which brings thousands of schoolchildren into the Smokies every year. Folks will be treated to a gourmet farm-to-table dinner, live music, drinks, square dancing, and the opportunity to visit with rangers from the National Park Service. So come on out for fun and fundraising at the Smokies Stomp Barn Party!
Matt Walsh is a vocalist, guitarist and prolific songwriter from Statesville NC who performs 200 plus shows a year either solo or with his rhythm section, ‘The Movers’. His latest album ‘Life After Rock N Roll’ (2017) has been hailed by music publications and played on radio stations in the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. Matt’s sound is a clever blend of numerous styles of the music that have influenced him since his youth – early electric and country Blues, Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Soul, R&B, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz and Psychedelia. His focus on making all original music by combining the influences that inspired him, along with his own ideas, have produced an exciting blend of many genres without rules or limitations.
His exposure to music came first came from his mother through her love of Motown. When Matt was 9 years old, she took him to a Prince concert and afterwards, he knew he wanted to be a musician. His musical education began with his late uncle who turned him onto a record collection that included early 1950’s electric Blues and 1960’s Rock which inspired Matt to play guitar. When he was 13, Matt got a knock off electric guitar for $25 at a flea market and set out to learn the instrument. He furthered his musical education when he began absorbing the music on old record labels, notably Chess, Sun and Stax.
Less than a decade later, he began performing in clubs and in the years to follow, he established himself as a highly regarded musician in the Blues world with his first release, ‘Hard Luck’ (2007), as one of the few artists in the genre capable of writing relevant original material without relying on any cover songs from the past. The album got rave reviews in multiple music publications, radio play on stations around the world and a featured spot on XM 74 Sirius Satellite Radio as a ‘Pick to Click’. Around this time Matt joined Bob Margolin (guitarist for Muddy Waters 1973-1980) and performed with some of his heroes, legendary artists like Howlin’ Wolf’s guitarist Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith.
While he was looking for a new direction to expand his music, Matt started working with drummer Austin Hicks after they met on Craigslist in 2013. They formed the drum-guitar duo, the Low Counts and branded themselves as, “Blue Collar Rock-N-Roll”. They turned heads, made dedicated fans and blew audiences away with their no frills, high energy stage show. Their ride was cut short on March 8th 2017 when Austin passed away unexpectedly. Matt wrote 27 songs that the duo released over three albums in the four short years they were together (The Low Counts 2014, Unsettled Days 2015, Years Pass BY 2015)
Matt is currently finishing up his next solo album.
www.mattwalshmusic.net
www.twitter.com/mattwalsh
www.instagram.com/mattwalshmusic
www.fullbloomrecords.com
www.thelowcounts.com
www.facebook.com/thelowcounts
www.twitter.com/thelowcounts.com
www.thelowcounts.com/instagram
https://www.facebook.com/events/791237821223462/
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Robby Slowik has been called “a national treasure and comedy’s most talented talent” by an anonymous reddit account that is definitely not controlled by Robby Slowik. Stop implying that it is.
And while those claims are true, it took time to get there. After starting comedy in Tampa, Fl (The cultural capital of the world) Robby moved to L.A. (The Tampa of California) before settling in New York City where he does stand-up most nights.
Aside from clubs and venues nationwide, Robby has done stand-up on Conan (TV!) and numerous festivals such as The Great American Comedy Festival and Laughing Skull.
He has also written for TV including working with Jon Stewart on his HBO project, as well as shows for IFC, MTV, and Comedy Central.
You can see where Robby is performing if he remembered to update the “shows” tab of his website this month.
Featuring Davidson Boswell and Casey Balsham
Hosted by TBA
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-robby-slowik-tickets-64190083267
The Asheville Triathlon consists of a beautiful outdoor pool swim in a 50 meter pool, rolling bike course and a flat and fast run course! The race is perfect for every level of triathlete, from novice to elites. Novice and Beginner triathletes love this race! The pool swim is great for new swimmers and the run is a flat, easy course to navigate. Elite athletes – get ready for a PR! This race is fast and is a huge hit among the local elites.
We are excited to partner with iDream Athletes Foundation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting this fantastic local organization. The race is limited to 350 participants and we expect it to sell out! Join us for some summer fun at the Asheville Triathlon!
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Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
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Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
The Appalachia Now! catalogue is now available for pre-order. The 64-page, full-color illustrated book is published in conjunction with the opening special exhibition Appalachia Now! An Interdisciplinary Survey of Contemporary Art in Southern Appalachia, includes descriptions and images from the 50 featured artists, plus a foreword by Executive Director Pamela Myers and a statement from Jason Andrew, guest curator.
Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville hosts new summer exhibitions – Mariella Bisson, Setting Shapes; Oil paintings by two new painters: Samantha Keely Smith and Paul Sattler; and a group invitational called Give Me Wood. These exhibitions continue at 24 N Lexington Avenue through the end of August.
Mariella Bisson deftly delineates the sculptural planes of regional waterfalls and sylvan scenes creating refreshingly contemporary landscape paintings. Her oil-over-collage paintings feature built-up texture, suggesting the complex surface of stone and tree bark, lichen, and moss. Bisson’s paintings demonstrate a strong understanding of formal composition and reflect a sensibility honed from time she’s spent immersed in the outdoors. Of note, Bisson is a two-time recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant and was awarded a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in painting.
Samantha Keely Smith creates inspired and stirring abstract paintings in oil. The Brooklyn-based artist sees her paintings “as an expression of our internal turbulence. They reflect the overwhelming reality of being constantly aware of what is happening in the wider world – Change is the only constant.” Smith’s nebulous compositions are evocative of luminous cloudscapes and primordial oceans. Brilliant areas of stained pigment collide with waves of painterly brush strokes ultimately conjuring imagined environments with a timeless quality. “These paintings are about the essence of who we all are, as human beings… We all want love and connection.” Smith’s works give form to fluctuations between turbulence and calm present in everything from our emotions to the temporal world. Overall, Smith’s focus is on the underlying psychological impact of the dawning awareness of our shifting reality.
An accomplished oil painter, Paul Sattler was the recipient of the John R. Solomon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. In 2004, he was selected to exhibit at the 179th Annual Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he received the Wallace Truman Prize. Dramatic narratives unfold in his charged and enigmatic oil paintings which reference historic and literary sources. Sattler comments, “A diverse population of animals are enmeshed in my works’ human-inhabited environments, theatrical locales, and domestic dramas.”
Give Me Wood is an imaginative and evocative collection of contemporary painting and wood sculpture. Central to the identity and creation of all the extraordinary two- and three-dimensional works in the exhibition is the common material of wood. The participating artists defy logic, explore space (both real and imagined), carve, bend, turn, and otherwise construct some truly amazing and innovative work! Featuring Michael Alm, Garry Knox Bennett, Gil Bruvel, Christian Burchard, Tom Eckert, David Ellsworth, Ron Layport, Wendy Maruyama, and Sylvie Rosenthal.
Abbey Road LIVE! Beatles Tribute
Sat July 20 at The Orange Peel, Asheville NC
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“one of the world’s premier Beatles cover bands”
-US News and World Report
“unquestionably expert at what they do”
-Indyweek
Since 2002, Abbey Road LIVE! has been rocking the music of The Beatles. Initially a tribute to the monumental “Abbey Road” album, the band has expanded its repertoire to include more than 150 Beatles tunes, from all eras of the Fab Four’s career.
Abbey Road LIVE! is not your typical Beatle look-alike tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and fake British accents. Rather, an Abbey Road LIVE! show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw & spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and more obscure favorites.
A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
https://www.facebook.com/events/420491058751447/
Join some of the best guitarists in the South for one night of mind-blowing guitar music and performances!
The magnitude, prowess, technicality, musicianship and talent of guitar playing that you will witness in this one night will be unrivaled by anything you will ever see in this area ever again!
Acoustic and electric guitar performances in addition to guitar driven vocal tunes in a variety of different genres will be the show’s programming for the evening. Literally something for EVERY listener.
Buy your tickets TODAY!
https://www.facebook.com/events/664590327293749/
There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious.
For over two decades, Grammy Award®-winning master trumpeter and composer Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple gold and platinum albums, to become the nation’s largest-selling instrumental artist. His mesmerizing performances with a stunning array of legends such as Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Yo-Yo Ma, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Andrea Bocelli have cemented his place as one of the most brilliant and inspiring forces of the contemporary music scene.
https://www.facebook.com/events/262782887701013/
Holy Grail (Official Page)
w/ Striker, BEWITCHER, Temptations Wings
at The Mothlight
Saturday July 20th
Tickets: $13adv/$15, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1850083
https://www.facebook.com/events/312208742788691/
Jamie Gorsuch will be here performing live from 8-11 pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/331323491079264/
A bit about the band from Jeff Michels:
” I started writing as soon as I strummed my first guitar at 16, and haven’t stopped… Many years of singing out in upstate New York, Maryland, Sacramento, Atlanta, Virginia, Seattle, and now, western North Carolina. I was born and raised in the apple country of New York state–not too far from Woodstock With acoustic guitar and a strong voice I lean towards rock and folk — “Folkadelic” one might say… Jim Robertson picked up his folk-congas not so long ago, and we’ve been making rhythm and harmonies since and adds synergy to my music. He hasn’t cut his pony tail either. Tyler Matthews can pound soft and hard and keeps me in time. Steve Kirkland joins us, playing lead and adding another dimension to “Folkadelic Jam” Together we will make you smile and tap your feet. Listen to the Music!”
https://www.facebook.com/jeffmichelsmusic/
https://www.reverbnation.com/jeffmichels
https://www.facebook.com/events/2224606654474112/
Worthwhile Sounds Presents: An Evening With Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $15 ADV / $18 DOS / $25 VIP (Guaranteed 1st 3 Rows)
WHEN: Saturday July 20th, 2019
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC. 28806
DOORS: 7pm
SHOW: 8pm
SEATING: Seated Show
AGES: All Ages
Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward
Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward are known for excelling in different genres, yet the two veteran musicians have been running in similar circles before pairing up for touring in 2018.
With a career spanning 26 years and almost 20 albums, virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter has worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, and D’Angelo. He is widely considered the authority on the seven and eight – string guitar, and continues to stun audiences with his ability to simultaneously bust out tasty bass parts, melodic leads and swinging rhythms.
Lucy Woodward made her major label debut in 2003. She has since recorded/toured with Rod Stewart, Snarky Puppy, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Pink Martini, Chaka Khan and Carole King releasing 3 more albums along the way. Her latest studio effort was 2016’s “Til They Bang On The Door” released on the Snarky Puppy-owned GroundUP Music.
As for what to expect live from Hunter and Woodward, the two — as rounded out by a drummer — will be performing pocket-heavy renditions of vintage blues and classic vintage pop, covers of Nina Simone, The Animals, Bessie Smith and Terence Trent D’Arby included.
https://www.facebook.com/events/447788252454598/
The Get Up Kids at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/615300808894752/
Hola Carolina and THE BLOCK off biltmore Present: CommUNITY Salsa
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Kizomba y mucho mas!!
with DJ Edi
$5
beginner dance lesson begins at 9:00, DJ begins at 9:30
Todos los Sabados de 9-2
https://www.facebook.com/events/1043582389166757/?event_time_id=1043582482500081
╠╠╠ DISCO VIBES ╣╣╣
۞۞۞ NO COVER ۞۞۞
DJ Eric Scott & Banks Ave. bar presents
Come and celebrate the days of disco & Studio 54
DJ Eric Scott will be throwing down the best Disco mixed tracks and fulfilling your music cravings!
10pm: Disco Beats
Midnight: ::: $100 Best Disco outfit :::
https://www.facebook.com/events/2839413312949632/
Though it once lived only in legends whispered around the Roots Hummus water cooler, the second Fashion Bath album is here. Come celebrate us spending way too much time on something and enjoy some incredible music from local hunks Armadilla and the fantastic Racket Man from Cleveland, OH. Bring some friends and get silly!
Fashion Bath: Five boiz just trying to make it in this crazy world the only way they know how: pre-dad rock. New album out July 12th!
Armadilla: These are MEN who are HOT and they can SING. You need to hear them and see them.
Racket Man: Influenced by the likes of Prefab Sprout and Mint Condition, Racket Man falls somewhere between a Rundgren-inspired, yacht rock quartet and 90’s R&B outfit. The group is releasing their new track “Front Seat” on July 4th.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1668526843290642/
FLASHBACK BAND will rock out at Mack Kells! Come join in on all the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/621052581697184/
The guys are back for another round of rockin with Fret Dreams! Call and reserve a table!
https://www.facebook.com/events/441283943382024/
Genre: Electronic, Future Bass, Downtempo
Show: 10PM
Cover: Donations @ the Door
Ages: 21+
Spectacle
BIOGRAPHY
In the winter of 2015, a striking new voice formed in the heart of Denver’s electronic music scene. Spectacle’s orchestral instrumentation (violin, synth, guitar) quickly made the duo stand out amongst the crowd; each performance being an experience that is refreshingly original. Hard hitting drops, alongside an afro-cuban feel make for an irresistible groove and a heady tropical soundscape. Beautiful soaring violin melodies, and deep rhythmic bass synth lines drive each musical passage through every member of the audience. Band members Michael Mahan and Jessica Borth work in unity gripping the crowd for a show that is both mesmerizing and captivating from start to finish. Spectacle brings their audience through an innovative and dynamic journey show after show after show..
BRAND ABSTRACT
The Spectacle Duo’s unique instrumentation brings a multi-dimensional sound not typically heard in the electronic music scene. Spectacle breaks the mold of traditional EDM by incorporating Jazz, Funk, Classical, Afro-Cuban beats, and live instrumentation performance into an intricate masterpiece of harmonic styles and landscapes. The Trio, most commonly described as refreshing and exciting, offers its audience a new hybrid of genres that span all ages.
web: http://www.spectaclemusic.net
vid: https://youtu.be/TGPSGQGVfw0
https://www.facebook.com/events/631404820692445/
Shake what yo momma gave ya, every Saturday 11pm-2am. Dance Party. No cover. Do it.
https://www.facebook.com/events/341354513259016/?event_time_id=341354609925673
The Asheville Triathlon is set for July 21, 2019! We have several categories for this event including: individuals and 2 or 3 person relay teams!
The race consists of a beautiful outdoor pool swim in a 50 meter pool, rolling bike course and a flat and fast run course! The race is perfect for every level of triathlete, from novice to elites. We are excited to partner with IDream Athletes Foundation with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the local organization. The race is limited to 350 participants and we expect it to sell out! Join us for some summer fun at the Asheville Triathlon.
To register: https://racesonline.com/events/2019ashevilletriathlon
For more info visit our website at idaph.net
https://www.facebook.com/events/374924586404183/
Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. 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.
Cost: No cost to enter contest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/540542089755630/?event_time_id=540542189755620
In its 72nd year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of crafts ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry. Event hours are: Thursday 7/18 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday 7/19 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 7/20 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 7/21 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Thu, 23 May 2019 at 01:57 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/2129588457333152/
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.