Calendar of Events

The 3rd Annual Asheville Winter Swim League will kickoff in January and go through February. All levels and abilities of swimmers are welcome to attend!

What is the AVL Swim League? The intention of the swim league is to build a better swimming community in WNC. All levels and abilities of swimmers will be training together in a friendly, cohesive, structured and coached GROUP atmosphere.

How is the AVL structured? The Swim League is intended for adults, ages 16 and Up, we welcome swimmers of all experience levels including Novice/Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced/Expert Swim Groups with swim leaders and pool-side support and instruction.

Location: All swims unless otherwise noted will meet at the Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher, NC. The LPC Pool is an INDOOR, 25 Yard pool… pretty incredible! We meet Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm. We will have 3 lanes reserved for the Swim League. To prevent over crowding in the lanes, it will be first come first serve.

Cost: The Swim League is FREE. A $5 Suggested Donation for Coach Led Swims are accepted when you sign in at the swim. These donations are for iDream Athletes Foundation and for our coaches/leaders on the pool-deck at each group training.

Contact [email protected] with questions or suggestions!

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Join Jennifer for an Intro to Pole Fitness 6 week series. By the end of this series, students will be all set to attend Pole 2 classes, and may also attend any Pole Dance classes on the schedule (such as Sultry Pole). Students will learn Pole Fitness Level 1 in its entirety, and will be proficient in many beginner skills upon completion. Expect a thorough yoga-inspired full body warm up followed by pole conditioning skills to help you achieve your pole fitness goals. Students will also learn basic pole combinations in addition to skills, and will have time to experiment and play at the end of class. Class will end with a brief feel-good cool down stretch session.

$60 for the full series, occurs on Thursdays at 6:30pm from January 3rd to February 7th. Sign up now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We only allow for 6 sign ups for the beginner series for the comfort of new students and to allow for ample time on the poles, so be sure to sign up ASAP as these series sell out QUICK! We offer 2 hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

https://www.facebook.com/events/195806667985708/?event_time_id=195806711319037

Join Jennifer for an Intro to Pole Fitness 6 week series. By the end of this series, students will be all set to attend Pole 2 classes, and may also attend any Pole Dance classes on the schedule (such as Sultry Pole). Students will learn Pole Fitness Level 1 in its entirety, and will be proficient in many beginner skills upon completion. Expect a thorough yoga-inspired full body warm up followed by pole conditioning skills to help you achieve your pole fitness goals. Students will also learn basic pole combinations in addition to skills, and will have time to experiment and play at the end of class. Class will end with a brief feel-good cool down stretch session.

$60 for the full series, occurs on Thursdays at 6:30pm from January 3rd to February 7th. Sign up now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We only allow for 6 sign ups for the beginner series for the comfort of new students and to allow for ample time on the poles, so be sure to sign up ASAP as these series sell out QUICK! We offer 2 hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

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Join Susan Gwaltney @ The Melting Point Hot Yoga studion at Birkdale Commons (NON- HOT studio) every Thursday for the month of January~
5 classes= $100 drop-in $25
*Space limited~ reserve at: www.meltingpointhotyoga.com or call: (704) 237-4437

Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic form of Yoga that awakens the practitioner consciousness by using: postures, mediation, breathing techniques, mudras (hand gestures) and chanting mantras. This ancient Yoga builds physical vitality, develops inner awareness, and helps move energy through blocked areas~ freeing Kundalini energy to from the base of the spine, to move through the chakra system, into the infinite conscious mind.

Each week,this 90-minute class will start with a 5-10-minute lecture, followed by a Kriya, which is a combination of postures, breath work, chants and mudras to accomplish a specific outcome, and will end the session with an 11-minute meditation. Leaving you feeling Healthy, Happy and Holy!
*All levels and spiritual practices are welcome and encouraged.

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What do the Pillsbury Doughboy, The TRIX Rabbit, Lucky the Leprechaun, The Green Giant, My Little Pony and MTV’s Daria have in common? Creative Director, Animator and Cartoonist, Pat Giles.

Come and meet the man behind some of the best-known brand icons in the world.

Pat will be discussing the history and importance of brand characters, and how they become the heart and soul of a brand.

Pat was also a designer on seven TV series, including Disney’s “Doug,” MTV’s “Daria,” Disney Channel’s “STANLEY,” “JoJo’s Circus,” and “PB & J Otter,” CN’s “Sheep In Big City,” and “Codename: Kids Next Door.” He was the co-creator of Sesame Studios web-series “Lili and Torto’s Opposite Show,” and Exec Producer of Starz web-series “Captain Cornelius Cartoon’s Cartoon Lagoon.”

Doors open at 6:00pm

Join us for catered dinner light bites!

Member tickets: $5 | with promotional code that was emailed to you.
Non-Member tickets: $15 | please visit adclubwnc.org/join to become a member to get the discounted rate.
Student tickets: $5 | Must present valid student ID at check-in.

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The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Western North Carolina is a nonprofit that works with local First Responders to assist individuals who have just experienced a traumatic event in their lives. TIP Volunteers are trained to provide emotional first aid and practical support to those in need. TIP is dispatched to the scene of a traumatic event through the emergency 911 system, 24 hours and 365 days a year. TIP of WNC works in partnership with Buncombe County, the City of Asheville and the City of Hendersonville.

Denise Gonzalez is the Crisis Team Manager at TIP of WNC who oversees the daily operations of the program. Denise knows that being there for survivors in the immediacy of a personal and traumatic event can make a significant difference in the way that the trauma affects the person’s life. She has supported at-risk youth, trained therapeutic foster parents and managed treatment facilities for victims of abuse and human trafficking. She is trained in Nonprofit Management and holds a Bachelors in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University.

Metro Talks is a speaker series on topics of interest
to the community
Free and open to the public
Fifth Thursdays, 4 times a year, 6:30-7:30
YWCA Multipurpose Room, 185 S. French Broad
Light refreshments served
Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Asheville-Metro

Be informed, be involved, learn something new!

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Join us every Thursday night at 6:30 for the finest trivia in Asheville! Complete with fantastic beer and awesome prizes courtesy of Catawba Brewing Co.
Find out more info @ https://www.facebook.com/trivianightatcatawbabiltmore/

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Join us every Thursday night at 6:30 for the finest trivia in Asheville! Complete with fantastic beer and awesome prizes courtesy of Catawba Brewing Co.
Find out more info @ https://www.facebook.com/trivianightatcatawbabiltmore/

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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!

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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!

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I stumbled upon belly dance almost 6 years ago after breaking my wrist and going through a divorce, and it was one of the most healing experiences I’ve ever had. Belly dance improves the flow of our life force energy which is innately healing. I hope belly dance can be as nurturing and healing for you as it has been for me!…

This 7 week series is for the absolute beginner or those wishing to review the basics. Drop-in or come for the whole series. Belly dance is for anyone. Each class will begin with a warm up and stretching. I will review basic moves and build on those moves throughout the series. We will work on some basic choreography with 1 song towards the end of the series. If you’ve never taken a class with me before your first class is $10. Wear similar clothes that you would to a yoga class- there is no need to expose your belly. Hip scarves are optional. If you are under 18 y.o. I ask that you have a parent or legal guardian attend the class as well.

No dance experience is needed. No class on January 24th- if there is enough interest I may stream an online class for Q & A.

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I stumbled upon belly dance almost 6 years ago after breaking my wrist and going through a divorce, and it was one of the most healing experiences I’ve ever had. Belly dance improves the flow of our life force energy which is innately healing. I hope belly dance can be as nurturing and healing for you as it has been for me!…

This 7 week series is for the absolute beginner or those wishing to review the basics. Drop-in or come for the whole series. Belly dance is for anyone. Each class will begin with a warm up and stretching. I will review basic moves and build on those moves throughout the series. We will work on some basic choreography with 1 song towards the end of the series. If you’ve never taken a class with me before your first class is $10. Wear similar clothes that you would to a yoga class- there is no need to expose your belly. Hip scarves are optional. If you are under 18 y.o. I ask that you have a parent or legal guardian attend the class as well.

No dance experience is needed. No class on January 24th- if there is enough interest I may stream an online class for Q & A.

https://www.facebook.com/events/366208900594999/

Come join us for a night of songs that make you want to get up and dance from the 2000’s! Great beer, great food and prizes. Cheers!

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Sanctuary Brewing Company presents Alex Culbreth for an evening of exceptional alt-country musicianship and songwriting talent!

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$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show

Americana-Soul-Folk duo Freddy & Francine continue their cross country tour supporting their new EP ‘MOONLESS NIGHT’. Rolling Stone says they have a “stripped down soulful sound.” Billboard Magazine says their music is “a step forward, more stylistically diverse but still rooted in the Americana realm where they’ve staked their musical claim.” If you like harmony singing and catchy tunes, you’ll want to join them on their joyful journey through song.

Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

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7pm Ballet with Rebecca
$50 4 week series.

8pm Jazz with Rebecca
$50 4 week series.

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FREE SHOW.
January Thursday Residency with some of AVL’s finest Jammers! Every Thursday in January starting on January 10th at 7pm!

Mike Rhodes has been a staple of the AVL and WNC music scene for some time now, whether is was behind the kit playing with the pre-fame edition of the Avett Brothers or behind the scenes as the head of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Asheville Chapter. After years of recording and touring with the Blue Rags he has gone on to record over 30+ CDs with local artists including Drug Money, Underhill Rose, Kellin Watson, Aaron “Woody” Wood and many more, as well as playing on international releases by Lissie, Georgia Fair and Lotte Mullan. His experiences make him well suited to pull together talent with the chemistry to make magic happen on stage.

Mike’s fellowship for this special event include infamous Warren Haynes frequent collaborator, Mike Barnes, on guitar and Jay Sanders (of Acoustic Syndicate) on bass!

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Mitch’s Totally Rad Trivia is a team trivia played in 7 rounds over the course of 2 endlessly entertaining hours. The game covers everything pop culture and is always irreverent by nature. The game is not your average pub quiz as it explores everything from didgeridoo covers of pop songs to bad celebrity tattoos and everything in between. Ever wanted to identify animals by their gonads? Then this is the game for you! Mitch curates a one of a kind trivia smorgasbord of random, unusual, and hilarious subjects. This absurd trivia game is not about historical facts or sports stats, it is all about random movies, unforgettable ear-worms, and the hilariousness of growing up in the 80’s and 90’s. The game starts at 7pm in the cozy One Stop in downtown Asheville. Drink specials include $4 bourbon/$4 Washington Apple Shots and $5 White Russians, and food is available from MOJO Kitchen which offers 1/2 price nachos during the game! Best of all the winning team each week takes home a collection of Totally Rad Prizes including a $35 gift certificate to The One Stop/MOJO Kitchen.

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Every Thursday, The Bywater Open Mic ? from 7PM until ???. Signup starts at 6 PM, and acts of all kinds are welcome and encouraged.
$5 Premium Whiskey Every Week.
Hosted by John Duncan

https://www.facebook.com/events/567963313668945/?event_time_id=567963343668942

This series will treat us to 4 mini retreats during the time of the year when our minds & bodies could most benefit from slowing down and turning inward.

A combination of gentle movement, yin & restorative asanas, mantra chanting, mindfulness practices and meditation will be included. Bring a journal, pen, and a mug for tea time.

Cost: $50 for full series, $15 for drop-ins
Financial assistance available
***TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW***
https://ashevillecommunityyoga.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=16992&action=edit

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Thursday, January 31st we will be releasing Saison V at our Brewpub! One dollar of every pour of our chocolate raspberry saison will be donated to Habitat for Humanity for as long as it’s on draft.

Join us to launch this month’s Beer that Builds alongside Habitat representatives starting at 7pm and enjoy live music from Tesia from 8-10:30pm.

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The Sufi Brothers are Aaron “Woody” Wood on vocals and guitar and Jason Krekel on vocals, mandolin, guitar, and fiddle. We represent over 15 years of Americana from Asheville – as true locals that have played a diverse collection of venues from revivals to dive bars. The Sufi Brothers play an improvised set that starts with a tribute to country roots, blues, gospel and folk, then travels a path unknown guided by an openness and sensitivity to each other and the universe. Like our namesake the Sufis – we let love and a higher power determine the course the music takes.

https://youtu.be/8a3lkSLlQ1M

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Do you drink and know things? Come out for $3 drafts and show off your big brain box!

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Do you drink and know things? Come out for $3 drafts and show off your big brain box!

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Love The Big Bang Theory? Show off your knowledge at trivia and win prizes! Prizes for the winners as well as best team name!

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Set sail for laughter as Bertie Wooster revels in life aboard the Vanderley yacht. Bertie is the pampered guest of the lively Lady Stella (very fetching profile), accompanied, as always, by his peerless valet, Jeeves. If only Bertie’s pal Crumpet hadn’t assaulted a prince. In the blink of an eye, Bertie is masquerading as a romance novelist, Crumpet’s posing as his own long-lost twin, and a sinister foreign count is challenging Bertie to a duel. Will this madcap case of mistaken identities end in Bertie’s doom–or worse, his marriage? Have no fear; Jeeves will sort it all out.

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An Evening With Johnny Folsom 4: A Tribute to Johnny Cash at The Grey Eagle

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Come see Dave Desmelik on the last Thursday of each month at UpCountry Brewing!

Dave and two other talented musicians will take the stage at 8PM to play a Songwriter Series. No cover charge. Support local musicians and beer – we’ll see you here!

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Home-groan is Asheville’s first locally-sourced, pun-themed comedy game show. Watch as some of Asheville’s finest wordsmiths compete for bragging rights and beer! Returning this month is our reigning Champi-pun, Jared Ericksen!

Hosted by LaZoom’s resident cornballs, Kelly Morgan and Glenn Reed.

Doors 7:30pm / Showtime 8:00pm. Arrive early, seats fill up quick!

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Come for dinner, stay for karaoke and dancing! So much fun. Bring a friend, or two or four. The fun starts at 8pm!

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