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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Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Big EZ’s Free Concert in the Park
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cecil Park near Hickory Tavern

We invite you to bring your family, friends and neighbors and enjoy a musical evening in Biltmore Park Town Square.  Grab a blanket and join us in Cecil Park, the green space near Hickory Tavern and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, for Concerts in the Park.  The annual Concerts in the Park are held once a month, May – September, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Concerts are FREE and open to the public.  Come enjoy two full hours of live music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
***Concerts in the Park will be held rain or shine.  In the event of inclement weather the concert will be moved inside Hickory Tavern***

 

Bye Bye Birdie on HCT Main Stage
Aug 10 @ 11:30 pm – Aug 11 @ 2:00 am
Hendersonville Community Theatre

BYE BYE BIRDIE
A Musical Comedy
Book by Michael Stewart
Music by Charles Strouse
Lyrics by Lee Adams
Originally Produced by Edward Padula
Main Stage
August 2-18
Director: Colby Coren
A campy musical send-up of the late 1950s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll. Teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie has been drafted, so he chooses All-American girl Kim MacAfee for a very public farewell kiss. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley and his draft notice into the Army.

https://www.facebook.com/events/236974623900794/?event_time_id=236974637234126

Free Theater! Romeo & Juliet
Aug 10 @ 11:30 pm – Aug 11 @ 2:00 am
Montford Park Players

Montford Park Players Presents Classic Love Story, Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare

Produced by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

Show Dates:
August 2-24
Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 7:30pm

Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre
92 Gay St. Asheville, NC

We’re proud announce our upcoming production of the classic romance Romeo & Juliet. All performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre at 92 Gay Street in the heart of Asheville’s historic Montford District, from August 2nd through the 24th on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30pm. This performance, like ALL of Montford Park Players’ shows, will be absolutely FREE to attend.

Romeo & Juliet remains one of the most-enduring stories in all of history, spawning countless productions at theaters around the world and filmed versions, both of the original and stories based on it, seemingly every few years. In this years’ version, director Mandy Bean presents the show close to as it may have originally been produced, traditional costumes and production concept.
The story of these “star-crossed lovers” was last presented by Montford Park Players five years ago. It tells the story of the Capulets and the Montagues, two families in a long-standing feud. When their children Juliet and Romeo, respectively, fall in love, the blowback is violent and even deadly. Although, it is a tragedy in the traditional sense, the play is very funny, charming and romantic in its early acts. Director Bean hopes that those who perceive of the show as a tear-jerker, will see the brilliant antics set forth in before things get heavy.

Romeo here is played by Jackson Cole with MPP-regular Sophie Stanley as his love, Juliet. The cast contains some of Montford’s most-popular players, including Devyn Ray Villareal, Haven Volpe, Jason Williams and David Broshar. The show is, as mentioned, directed by Mandy Bean, who directed the hit A Midsummer Night’s Dream last season. Costumes will be by Sam LeBroq, with choreography provided by Kristi DeVille.

For more information or to reserve seats, go to montfordparkplayers.org, or call at (828) 254-5146.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1232270493600197/?event_time_id=1232270503600196

Love, Linda (The Life of Mrs. Cole Porter)
Aug 10 @ 7:30 pm
ACT Performed in 35below

Love, Linda is a one-woman musical about Linda Lee Thomas, the glamorous spouse and driving force behind renowned American songwriter Cole Porter. The story of their unconventional 35-year marriage interweaves with innovative arrangements of Porter’s timeless music and clever lyrics to create the compelling narrative of Love, Linda.

In the course of the show, Linda takes us behind the glitter of their sensational social life, sharing intimate, and at times heartbreaking moments, such as the dashed dreams of having a child, Cole’s occasional hurtful sexual escapades, his crippling horse accident and her own failing health. To quote Linda from the show, their journey together was far from “a picture-perfect postcard”, but by the end of her story, she has definitively made the case that “just because a love between two people may be difficult to define, that doesn’t mean it didn’t exist.”

Love, Linda is directed by Misty Theisen and stars Karen Covington-Yow.

Seating is limited for this show!

Rabbit Hole
Aug 10 @ 7:30 pm
Asheville Community Theatre

“A drama that’s not just a departure but a revelation” – Variety

Becca and Howie Corbett have everything a family could want, until the tragic death of their son turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting apart. Rabbit Hole charts their bittersweet journey from a place of uncertainty to a new reality, as they find themselves and each other. In the end, there is always hope. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize.

We are so excited to work with director Stephanie Hickling Beckman on this production. Stephanie is the Founder and Managing Artistic Director of Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective and has directed several times in 35below. She
shares that “Rabbit Hole has been categorized as a play about parents navigating the loss of a child. Upon closer inspection, it became apparent to me that while the polarizing incident serves as a catalyst for grief, the play can’t be defined by the tragedy that occurs eight months before the opening scene. Rabbit Hole is instead a story about how a family, each in their own way, navigates a life-changing event.”
 

13th Annual Asheville Comedy Festival
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm
varies--see details

Schedule:
Wednesday, August 7 at Highland Brewing Company
Thursday, August 8 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Friday, August 9 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Saturday, August 10 at Diana Wortham Theatre
Late shows at Lazoom Room Wednesday – Friday
Tickets on Sale now at www.ashevillecomedyfestival.com

Asheville Comedy Festival Showcase #4
Aug 10 @ 8:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

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Pedro Gonzalez – Lucia Whalen – Ken Garr – Curtis Cook – Linda Belt – Gianmarco Soresi – Pauline Yasuda – Wellington Ojukwu – Gracie Canaan – Chris Flanagan – Winston Hodges – Courtney Gilmour –

The Sultry Sirens: Summer AF Jello Wrestling and Burlesque
Aug 10 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Artisan Entertainment

The Sultry Sirens are back, and always ready to party at The Artisan of Flat Rock. Come join Roxie Rose Lemoan and the gals for a fun night of themed Burlesque!

https://www.facebook.com/events/810998759259429/

Sunday, August 11, 2019
Adult League Dodgeball Registration
Aug 11 all-day
Johnston Elementary School

Dodge, duck, dip, and dive your way into our Adult Dodgeball League, best described as a party on the dodgeball court. Your rise to dodgeball superstardom begins on Thursday evenings, September 5-October 31 (except September 19).

Remember the hard rubber you got pummeled with during recess? We don’t use those. We use soft-centered balls to keep the hard impacts and injuries to a minimum. Balls start flying at 6:00 p.m. Sweat bands encouraged!

Overview

  • Your $25 registration fee includes eight weeks of dodgeball play
  • Each team consists of no more than six players on the court at one time (3 males and 3 females)
  • Each team will play seven matches in a best of seven format (each match has a five minute time cap)
  • Once all the opposing team’s players are eliminated, the match is over
  • A win is worth three points and a loss is worth one point
Asheville Community Theatre RALLFE $10,000 Cash
Aug 11 all-day

We’ve sent three lucky winners to London and one lucky winner to Hawaii – but in this summer’s raffle, someone’s going to win $10,000! Heck, you could go to BOTH London and Hawaii if you won (fly coach, stay in hostels?) Or build that outdoor firepit you’ve seen on HGTV, or rent a super swank beach house for a week, or anything you want, really, because it’s your $10,000!

Raffle tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold! And proceeds from every ticket you buy supports operations and programming at Asheville Community Theatre!

ELIGIBILITY: Present employees of Asheville Community Theatre and any immediate family members residing with the employees are not eligible to participate. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest void where prohibited. You need not be present to win.

Lake Lure Olympiad
Aug 11 all-day
varies upon race

Sign up for the bundle and take the ultimate challenge by combining 3 races in 3 days. Turn your competition into a destination race weekend and enjoy the amazing backdrop of the Hickory Nut Gorge, serving as both a place to compete and a fun summer getaway with views that will take your breath away!

We love where we live and we always want to give back to those that sacrifice everyday to make our community a better place to live.  Many times local heroes get forgotten; this is our way of supporting them.

Over the past 13 years, the Lake Lure Olympiad has given back over $315,000 to area charities and service organizations

Odyssey ClayWorks Summer Kids Clay Camp 2019
Aug 11 all-day
Odyssey ClayWorks

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.

Read Aloud to Children- Spread the Joy!
Aug 11 all-day
Buncombe County Libraries Various Locations

From Buncombe County Libraries:

Do you love to read? Do you like children? The Buncombe County Public Library’s Preschool Outreach Project (POP) is currently looking for volunteers. POP is an outreach service of the library, a program designed to bring the joy and excitement of books to children in child care centers. Our volunteers offer stories, songs, puppets and smiles to our youngest book lovers – children under the age of 5.

No formal experience is needed, just a strong commitment to both children and reading. Most volunteers spend approximately five hours per month on POP, reading twice a month at their assigned center. We ask that volunteers commit to participate with our program for one full school year. All story time materials are provided by the library.

All POP volunteers must participate in story time training and submit to a background check. The next training is Monday, Aug. 26.

Interested volunteers must complete a volunteer application before Aug. 19. Applications can be filled out here.

Sourwood Festival downtown Black Mountain
Aug 11 all-day
Downtown Black Mountain

The Sourwood Festival fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year.

Over 30,000 people from all over America will be in attendance at the festival which grows in popularity each year.

Music, dancing, arts & crafts, super food, kid’s rides and games, face painting and more in a no alcohol environment make it the perfect event for you and your entire family.

With about 200 vendors you will discover lots of local and unique arts and crafts and there will be something to please every palate with BBQ and vegetarian faire, custom-crafted ice cream and funnel cakes and jellies.  Summertime favorites include the sausages and corn on the cob.

Add to that the honey and bee demos as well as the gourmet sourwood honey – you don’t want to miss this event!

Summer Exhibitions at Momentum Gallery
Aug 11 all-day
Momentum Gallery

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.

The Blood Connection and Outback Steakhouse Join Forces to Save Lives BLOOD DRIVE
Aug 11 all-day
various

Outback Give Back – Donate, Mate!

There’s never been a better time to stop by your local Outback Steakhouse! And The Blood Connection is giving you an easy way to eat for FREE.

For the entire month of August, TBC and Outback Steakhouse are working together to spread the word about blood donation. Partnerships like this are essential to the community’s blood supply. Outback Steakhouse’s enthusiasm to partner with TBC has helped the blood center reach new donors and save more lives!

The Outback Give Back Promotion runs August 1st – August 29th. Donors who give blood at any TBC center on any Thursday will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion ® coupon. To find a center near you, click here.

On August 29th, 18 Outback Steakhouse locations will host a blood mobile for a collective blood drive at the same time, 2-7 P.M. Blood donors will receive a $20 Outback gift card and a free Bloomin’ Onion® coupon. After donating, they can walk right in and enjoy a free dinner at Outback, a thank you for saving lives!

Donors can visit any TBC center in the Upstate of South Carolina, and Raleigh and Asheville in North Carolina: 435 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC; 341 Old Abbeville Highway, Greenwood, SC; 5116 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC; 1308 Sandifer Boulevard, Seneca, SC; 270 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC; 225 Airport Road, Arden, NC; 5925 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC. Centers are open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on the weekends 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats Summer Out West Tour Send Off Party
Aug 11 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am
Ambrose West

Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats Summer Out West Tour Send Off Party ft. The Rolling Experience (Stones/Hendrix Tribute)

The Rats will be taking off for 3 weeks to the western US again, and they can’t leave town without a party with all their friends! Come on by Ambrose West on 8/10 to wish the Rats a merry journey, and to the witness the only Asheville performance of The Rolling Experience (Stones/Hendrix Tribute).

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $10 ADV / $12 DOS / $20 VIP (Includes reserved table, soundcheck access [6pm] w/ meet & greet, and merch package)

WHEN: Saturday August 10th, 2019

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC. 28806

DOORS: 7pm

SHOW: 8pm

SEATING: VIP Seating / GA Standing Room

AGES: All Ages

https://www.facebook.com/events/2324916341111969/

Burning CAN North Carolina
Aug 11 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina

Burning CAN NC from Oskar Blues Brewery returns in 2019, bigger than ever! The makers of Dale’s Pale Ale, the original craft beer in a can, throw a party for everyone who digs craft beer in a can and the lifestyle that comes with it. Bad ass brewers, rowdy musicians, outdoor sports junkies, festival freaks, and beer nerds make this the best weekend of the year. Save the date. We’ll see yer ass there.

Music Lineup:
Moon Taxi
Here Come the Mummies
TAUK
Los Colognes
The Trongone Band
Empire Strikes Brass
Dangermuffin
Travers Brothership

2019 Sponsors:
Ball Corporation
White Labs
D.D. Bullwinkel’s Outdoors
Octopus Garden Brevard
Gnarcissist
Southern Raft Supply
Klean Kanteen
BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair
Tap Hopper Tours
Headwaters Outfitters Outdoor Adventures
Malteurop Malting Company
Precision Fermentation
Explore Brevard
Acony Bell Tiny Home Village
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine

Tickets and camping passes on sale now at www.burningcan.com!

https://www.facebook.com/events/613837199069394/

Empowering the Sensitive Soul Women’s Retreat
Aug 11 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a weekend full of love, growth, & empowerment. You will receive a loving-kindness journal/workbook full of inspiration & exploration that will help guide you into a loving relationship with yourself, life, & all beings.
We will share Restorative Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, Hiking, & Groove Dance.
This weekend will be epic as we surround ourselves within the beauty of nature & life.
$350 includes meals (Vegetarian)
$100 deposit saves your spot & total amount is due by July 1, 2019. Register @ empoweryourbestself.com
Spots are limited!

https://www.facebook.com/events/328698387838742/

The Silver Travis Band Live at Triskelon
Aug 11 @ 12:00 am – 2:00 am
Triskelion Brewing Company

The Silver Travis Band was born and bred in South Carolina and rocks hard to the Blues, Rock and Southern Rock, Americana and AMAZING Kick Ass Originals. You’ll hear overtones of all of their growing up favorites, but make no mistake, when you hear a Silver Travis original, you won’t confuse it with anybody else.

While the band works hard on their own music, they flat out kill tunes by Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Elvin Bishop, and a host of others. STB is a favorite at The Allman Brothers Museum, Myrtle Beach’s Suck, Bang, Blow, The North Carolina BBQ Festival, as well as for private events.

Every one of these guys is a master at his craft, loves music and the band, and promises your audience a hell-bent for leather good time.

https://www.silvertravis.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/46762733420/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2350391715233061/

ZWB returning to Catawba Brewing in Morganton
Aug 11 @ 12:00 am – 3:00 am
Catawba Brewing Company

Returning to one of our most favorite venues. We’ve been appearing for more than four years now at this lovely brewery and have watched it grow into a premier brewery AND music room.

https://www.facebook.com/events/514157779327287/

Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears at The Mothlight
Aug 11 @ 1:00 am – 4:00 am
The Mothlight

Worthwhile Sounds Presents…
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
w/ Annabelle Chairlegs
at The Mothlight
Saturday, August 10th
Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
TIckets: $15adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1851767

While working at a pawn shop in Austin, Joe Lewis first picked up the guitar. Shortly thereafter, Joe Lewis immersed himself in the local Red River blues/garage scene, recording and performing with Austin luminaries such as the Weary Boys and Walter Daniels. Upon the release of the 2005 Brian Salvi produced Black Joe Lewis and The Cold Breeze EP with standout track “Bitch I Love You” featuring Matt Hubbard on Rhodes electric piano and the 2007 album Black Joe Lewis, both released on Italian label Shake Yo Ass Records, the band gained critical national acclaim and toured as openers for Spoon and Okkervil River in 2007.

The band signed to Lost Highway Records in 2008. Following the signing and performances at 2008’s Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears released a four-song EP on January 27, 2009.

Their debut album Tell ‘Em What Your Name Is! was released on March 17, 2009. It was produced by Spoon’s drummer Jim Eno.
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears have performed at music festivals including Bonnaroo, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Bumbershoot, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival, Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival, Musikfest, Latitude Festival, and Splendour in the Grass. The band has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Late Show with David Letterman, Austin City Limits, and Later… with Jools Holland.

Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears were featured in Echotone, a 2010 documentary about the Austin, Texas music scene.
On August 25, 2013, Joe Lewis stated on NPR that he was trying to shed the ‘Honeybears’ portion of the band’s name, and had never intended for it to continue for so long.

In 2017, his latest album, Backlash, debuted at number 3 in the Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart

https://www.facebook.com/events/1142239042615074/

Burlesque! Burlesque! Burlesque! Asheville Burlesque Pageant at The Grey Eagle
Aug 11 @ 1:00 am – 4:00 am
The Grey Eagle

Burlesque! Burlesque! Burlesque! presents the 3rd annual Asheville Burlesque Pageant at The Grey Eagle!

The Asheville Burlesque Pageant is a striptease competition aimed to uplift and inspire performers of all levels and styles. Whether a seasoned sparkle veteran or brand new to the glitter life, we believe every performer is a potential winner.
Performers who enter and are chosen for the pageant are asked to showcase their talents for the chance at one (or all) of our three Asheville-inspired titles:

“Brew” HaHa – Comedic Performance
“Deco”rated – Costuming
Their Royal “High”ness – The Top Title

Prizes and trophies are awarded for the winners.

The 2019 show will be hosted by the incomparable Iggy Ingler and will feature a performance by reigning Royal “High”ness,
Ariel Allegro.

Showtime: 9 PM

Single Saturday Tickets:
https://www.thegreyeagle.com/event/1866860/

TWO NIGHT PASSES AVAILABLE HERE:
https://www.thegreyeagle.com/event/1866863/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2349752775085470/

CommUNITY Salsa at THE BLOCK off biltmore
Aug 11 @ 1:00 am – 6:00 am
THE BLOCK off biltmore

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=1043582492500080

Its So Easy GnR Tribute Returns to Asheville Nc Wild Wing Cafe
Aug 11 @ 1:00 am – 4:00 am
Wild Wing Cafe

On the Road all year long, has brought us back again to Asheville Nc… Its So Easy has returned for another Kick Ass Round of Rock n Roll … Lets get all 80s all over again and again and again… Lets ride the Nightrain all the way to the Jungle, were looking for all the beautiful Rocket Queens in your Paradise City… Dont miss it …lets Party! Guns n Roses Style!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1172001399633866/

Our House Presents: Charles Feelgood | Asheville Music Hall
Aug 11 @ 1:00 am – 6:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Genre: House Music All Night Long
Tickets: $15.00
Show: 10PM (Doors: 9PM)
Ages: 21+

Charles Feelgood

I really like to see people having a great time on the dance floor. I am so glad that I can be a part of that. – Charles Feelgood

Point blank, Charles Feelgood loves music and even more, he loves sharing it with his fans. The man prides himself on his ability to connect with his audience – through a wicked combination of his exuberant personality and his exquisite ability to know what fills and keeps a dance floor pumpin’.
His rise to dance music infamy dates back to his humble beginnings as the leading force behind the Baltimore / Washington DC electronic music scene. Alongside his partner, and fellow DJ, Scott Henry, Feelgood launched Fever, which for nearly a decade became one of the most sought after events for touring DJs from around the world. It was the days after starting Fever that Feelgood enhanced his reputation amongst those the international dance community. He parlayed his danceable brand of House music up and down the East coast and became renown for his creative ability to incorporate his love of 80’s music with a variety of different House styles into his sets. In
the years that have followed, he has taken his talents to all ends of the earth – from North and South America to Russia and Asia, and everywhere in between. He has appeared at such seminal events as Coachella, and Lollapalooza, and has become a welcome fixture with Insomniac, Giant, and Karma Foundation. He also plays quite regularly in Los Angeles (Vanguard, Playhouse), San Francisco (Ruby Skye), and has been a part of the annual Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans for over a decade.
Around the turn of the century, Feelgood moved from the familiarity of his East coast domain to sunny SoCal. Since the cross-county relocation he has become ensconced in the West coast scene and ramped up his production work. His initial popularity was assisted thanks in part to his legendary mixed series,”Time to Get Ill” and has continued to flourish though the release of remixes and singles such as “Hands,” “Aerobic Martini,” “Strobe Light,” and “Burnin”. He is a mainstay in the Top Charts on BeatPort and Traxsource as well as other other worldwide digital sites. In the past couple years Feelgood has had several releases on Major and Independent labels such
as PornoStar, Instereo, Guesthouse – with a breakout track called “Hands” on Ultra that made the Beatport Top 100 chart several weeks running with an Alex Kenji remix.

Accolades such as repeatedly being named to DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJs aside,
Feelgood remains committed to lighting up dance floors around the world – summing up his musical mission in one sentence: “I just want to do what the name implies, to make people have a good time and go home with a great feeling”.

vid: https://youtu.be/Zg7RZJ8kCKY

https://www.facebook.com/events/2476901895687412/

ILL DOOTS at The One Stop
Aug 11 @ 2:00 am – 6:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Genre: Hip-hop/Funk/Soul
Cover: $5 Suggested Donation @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

ILL DOOTS

ILL DOOTS is a Philly based artist collective, known for being a band that not only makes quality music but creates experiences that feed the audience’s mind, body, and soul.

Founded in 2009, ILL DOOTS jam session origins have since spawned over 8 studio projects and a raging live beast of a band featuring: an emcee, singer, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, guitarist and a host of frequent collaborators.

ILL DOOTS members’ diverse range of backgrounds and their shared musical consciousness shine through their exhilarating mix of hip hop elements with funk, jazz, rock & soul. Over the years, their live shows have become ever more engaging and theatrical, giving audiences unforgettable experiences of community, catharsis, and raw energy.

As artists, ILL DOOTS are also known for their cross-medium collaborations; working with artists from various disciplines and backgrounds remains a constant source of inspiration and is a staple of the ILL DOOTS brand. A brand which is defined by ILL; an acronym for “I Love Living/I Love Learning” and the mantra that encapsulates the band’s message to the world: value life and the lessons it gives you.

web: https://www.illdoots.com/

vid: https://www.youtube.com/user/IllDootsMusic

https://www.facebook.com/events/435948373873040/

Late Night Music
Aug 11 @ 3:00 am – 6:00 am
AUX Bar

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=341354616592339

Summer Fun Photo Contest
Aug 11 @ 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

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=540542259755613

Vance Elementary School and Ben & Jerry’s Art Showcase
Aug 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ben & Jerry' s Scoop Shop

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.