Calendar of Events

August 8- Thursday and August 10 – Saturday we will make trash into treasure and break ground on a very special playscape at Evolve. The My Voice Counts Stage, our low ropes natural climber, and other areas will be transformed.

We invite you to be a part of the planning and building process. Look for announcements here and on our FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/716112762180231/

RSVP here: https://mountaintrue.org/event/richmond-hill-invasive-species-removal-workday-4/

Join us and help restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants at Richmond Hill Park. This is the City of Asheville’s only forested park and is home to many special native plant and animal species! Volunteers help to stop the spread of harmful non-native invasive species and return native species to the unique park. We’ll provide all gloves, equipment and necessary instructions. Please bring snacks, water and a rain jacket and wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and closed toe shoes (no open shoes or sandals allowed for safety).

https://www.facebook.com/events/437015100226929/

You guys loved it so much last time, we just couldn’t help ourselves! Celebration Commune is honoring our 1-year anniversary with by hosting, once again, our completely FREE event: a day full of workshops, vendors, information sharing tables all centered on contemplation, connection, and compassion.

We have spent the last year building, learning, and actualizing our potential as an organization. This event is a culmination of our first year’s efforts towards synchronization. Celebration Day’s goal is to bring together multiple generations of people from all parts of Asheville to gain understanding of ~Why Community Matters~. We are providing the space for various local wellness groups, artists, people in-tuned with their spirituality, bodies, and environment; to share their knowledge or message or crafts. We have built our own community from the ground up and invite you to experience the progression which we continue to embody.

It is so simple that it’s brilliance cannot be over-stated: human beings are interdependent on one another for our collective survival! We thrive through community over competition. And people who have their eyes open to the state of the world right now will deeply benefit from the activities and workshops during this event. Access your inner child at the same time you are accessing your ancestral wisdom. Have a ton of fun while generating relationships with passionate and driven individuals and organizations. Learn how we, Celebration, make it work as a residential living community geared towards unlocking each person’s highest potential.

We will love to have you in our home and hope to see you there!

A full line-up of the schedule, the vendors, and the organizations involved will be posted in the coming days.
Parking will not be at our property, an in-depth parking map will follow soon as well.
Saturday, August 10th from 11am-sundown. Free event, but there will be goods and services as well so bring energy to exchange (trades and barters are generously accepted, money is good as well)

Love and light to YOU !

https://www.facebook.com/events/2282285475223693/

The Southern Appalachians are world-renowned for different types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichens, and are home to more than 2,000 species. Join mycologist Dr. Coleman McCleneghan for a chance to observe many kinds of fungi at higher elevations and learn how to identify them by size, shape and color. This program may include 1 to 3 miles of moderate activity. Limited to 12 participants.

Registration costs $60 standard or $20 for Bridge Club members. Bridge Club members must present a valid Bridge Club ID with their event ticket/receipt upon arrival, or they will be charged full price. To register, see below.

Adult Field Courses
Grandfather Mountain’s Adult Field Courses examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem through just the right combination of fun field excursions and classroom presentations. Our course leaders are experts in their fields and include professors, naturalists, scientists and acclaimed photographers, writers, historians and artists.

Most courses run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and lunch will be eaten in the field. Please bring your own lunch.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2369256086639011/

Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392451365015

Please join us the morning of August 10th from 10am-11am for

the unveiling of “Going to Market,” Art Installation by local artist

Cleaster Cotton on the Beaumont Street wall. This art is a gift from

the developers of 55 South Market to the residents of the building.

We appreciate you and look forward to celebrating.

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.

Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.

The classes and the introduction to Qigong will be taught by Dr. John Akers.

Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.

https://www.facebook.com/events/414684999313998/?event_time_id=414685039313994

Bring your yoga mats to Bold Rock for a mindful way to begin your Saturday! Get your “ohm” on a local trainer and yoga instructor as she leads a fun and playful yoga session. This class is open to all levels of yoga experience for a $5 suggested donation!

After yoga, feel free to have a cider-mosa or some delicious lunch from the food truck.

Namaste!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1549299521881864/?event_time_id=1549299645215185

Fleetwood’s Fest is a two day event featuring some of our favorite local and touring bands! Help us celebrate two years of the coolest place to get married, hear live bands and shop for vintage! A portion of wristband sales will benefit Girls Rock Asheville!
Let’s Fest with:
Saturday Line-up
Tony and The Haircuts (AVL)!
Shaken Nature (AVL)!!
https://shakennature.bandcamp.com/releases
Ray Gun (AVL)!!!
https://raygun2.bandcamp.com/releases
Forbidden Waves (GA)!!!!
https://forbiddenwaves.bandcamp.com/
Fortezza (AVL)!!!!!
https://fortezza.bandcamp.com/
Ancient Ethel (AVL)!!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ancientethel/
Charles Irwin (FLA)!!!!!!!
https://soundcloud.com/charlesirwin
Girls Rock Asheville Band
https://www.girlsrockasheville.org/

Sunday Line-up

Let’s Fest with:
Scott Yoder (WA)!
http://scott-yoder.com/
Zin Vetro (AVL)!!
https://www.facebook.com/zinvetro/
GAK (AVL)!!!
Harriers of Discord (AVL)!!!!
https://harriersofdiscord.bandcamp.com/
Fixed Faces (SC)!!!!!
https://fixedfaces.bandcamp.com/
Dude Babe (AVL) !!!!!!

$12 per day advance
$20 for both days
$15 per day at door

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224958577668567/?event_time_id=1224958584335233

Fleetwood’s Fest is a two day event featuring some of our favorite local and touring bands! Help us celebrate two years of the coolest place to get married, hear live bands and shop for vintage! A portion of wristband sales will benefit Girls Rock Asheville!
Let’s Fest with:
Saturday Line-up
Tony and The Haircuts (AVL)!
Shaken Nature (AVL)!!
https://shakennature.bandcamp.com/releases
Ray Gun (AVL)!!!
https://raygun2.bandcamp.com/releases
Forbidden Waves (GA)!!!!
https://forbiddenwaves.bandcamp.com/
Fortezza (AVL)!!!!!
https://fortezza.bandcamp.com/
Ancient Ethel (AVL)!!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ancientethel/
Charles Irwin (FLA)!!!!!!!
https://soundcloud.com/charlesirwin
Girls Rock Asheville Band
https://www.girlsrockasheville.org/

Sunday Line-up

Let’s Fest with:
Scott Yoder (WA)!
http://scott-yoder.com/
Zin Vetro (AVL)!!
https://www.facebook.com/zinvetro/
GAK (AVL)!!!
Harriers of Discord (AVL)!!!!
https://harriersofdiscord.bandcamp.com/
Fixed Faces (SC)!!!!!
https://fixedfaces.bandcamp.com/
Dude Babe (AVL) !!!!!!

$12 per day advance
$20 for both days
$15 per day at door

https://www.facebook.com/events/1224958577668567/

In Honor of International Cat Day, join us at the Grail Moviehouse for the documentary
THE CAT RESCUERS
Saturday, August 10 at 11AM
All Tickets $10
A Portion of the proceeds goes to the Asheville Cat Weirdos Emergency Fund

THE CAT RESCUERS follows four passionate volunteers who rescue feral and abandoned cats in Brooklyn, part of an estimated half-million desperate felines prowling the sidewalks, backyards, and alleys of New York City’s five boroughs. Meet Sassee, Claire, Tara and Stu, who answer the call when the city can’t.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2840583299289352/

Join us Saturday & Sunday on the Beach for our weekend beachside cookouts starting at 11:00am.

Beachside Cookout Menu:
All come with a side of Miss Vickie’s chips.
• ¼ Pound Hot Dog $5
• Cheeseburger $10
• BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich $10
• Marinated Chicken Thigh Sandwich $10
• Street Corn $3 (Grilled corn with elote mayo and cheese.)

Drinks:
• Cocktails $7
• Wine $5.50
• Beer $3.50 (domestic) $4.50 (import)
• Water $2
• Soda $3

ID required to purchase alcohol. Pricing does not include tax.

https://www.facebook.com/events/248762272711802/?event_time_id=248762349378461

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone 18 and under at the Ferguson Family YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Ferguson Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: kids yoga, art, ping pong, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

https://www.facebook.com/events/492101114625413/?event_time_id=492101134625411

Our Vintner’s Table Food Truck is here for the season! Buy salads, cheese boards, our BRAND NEW lobster rolls and more to enjoy with Burntshirt Vineyards wine!

Saturday Hours: 12pm to 6pm
Sunday Hours: 12pm to 5pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/2430723993715642/?event_time_id=2430724017048973

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!

Cost: Included with Park admission.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1102692779911730/?event_time_id=1102692813245060

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!

https://www.facebook.com/events/714700392244282/?event_time_id=714700425577612

Performances Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, Friday at 8:00 PM, Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Celebrate hit songs made famous by Elvis Presley at the Flat Rock Playhouse in the upcoming production, All Shook Up! A famous Broadway musical hit, All Shook Up combines the hilarity of Shakespearean comedies, such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with the rock & roll music of Elvis Presley. In a musical presentation akin to Godspell and Footloose, this jukebox musical tells the story of a small-town girl with big dreams, a stick-in-the-mud mayor who has squashed any fun in her town, and the surprise visit of a leather-jacketed, guitar-playing, hip-swinging stranger. Experience the magic of rock & roll, gospel, romance, mistaken identities alongside Broadway-caliber musical numbers and hits such as, “Love Me Tender,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.

Join James Redfield as we travel on “The Celestine Prophecy — “Inspiration” Tour across the US in 2019.

Something beautiful is HAPPENING… In a effort to help a world gripped by hate and corruption on all sides, a growing wave of Consciousness is sweeping the Planet — Generations are again passing the Celestine Prophecy to others, and feeling the urge to unleash their creative gifts and projects.

Are you a BOOMER or Xer… with finally enough time to energize your Dreams. Are you a MILLENNIAL sensing forty rushing toward you, ready to actualize your true work and abundance. Are you a member of the newest generation seeking your “RIGHT PREPARATION” to live an INSPIRED life

Together, this Energy to Create is heralding in a NEW TIME in the world. It has never been easier to Break through what is holding you back. You can build your Energy — And Establish your Inspiration, Peace, and Inner Guidance that is every soul’s birthright of Creativity.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1951911771783726/

The panelists will be Rep. Chuck McGrady (a sponsor of HB 140 and 69), Sen. Terry Van Duyn (a sponsor of SB673), and Blake Esselstyn (an expert on the use of GIS for drawing maps). After comments by each panelist, the speakers will respond to questions submitted by the audience. The co-sponsors for the event are LWV Asheville-Buncombe, Carolina Jews for Justice, DemocracyNC, Fair DistrictsWNC, NAACP, AAUW, Down Home NC, and Unity of the Blue Ridge.

Please join us for our Second Annual La Leche League of Buncombe County Family Picnic as part of Live, Love, Latch and National Breastfeeding Month!

Live, Love, Latch is a celebration of breastfeeding, but also a celebration of all those in our lives and the community that support breastfeeding. Without those individuals, many breastfeeding relationships would cease to be! ALL breastfeeding supporters are welcomed at and encouraged to attend his event! Come one, come all!

La Leche League of Buncombe County will be providing taco bar ingredients, as well as water. We will have coloring activities fro children and there is a playground not far from the gazebo where the event will be held. We will have cookies graciously donated by Lydia Rae Caldwell and Dorothea’s Kitchen. We encourage you to bring snacks and desserts to share.

We have received many generous donations that we will be raffling off. Tickets will be available for purchase on site. While credit card payments will be accepted if need be, cash is preferred for ease. The raffle sales will begin at 2pm. and the drawing will be at 4pm.

Please reach out to Kathy Rennie, Valerie Walker Vanderlip, or Claudia Friar Burke should you have any questions and we look forward to celebrating our wonderful community with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2348523918726695/

Singer/guitarist, Izzi Hughes, is no newcomer to music or performing. She brings a youthful energy to every performance, while “wowing” the audience with her musical maturity. Her eclectic mix of songs will remind you of the old ones you have forgotten, while putting a unique twist on the new ones of today.

https://www.facebook.com/events/300561207561706/

Weekly tour to learn more about us and our production process. Tickets are $12 (no reservation needed)

https://www.facebook.com/events/242724763258957/?event_time_id=242724796592287

Fleetwood’s Fest is a two day event featuring some of our favorite local and touring bands! Help us celebrate two years of the coolest place to get married, hear live bands and shop for vintage! A portion of wristband sales will benefit Girls Rock Asheville!
Let’s Fest with:
Tony and The Haircuts (AVL)!
Shaken Nature (AVL)!!
https://shakennature.bandcamp.com/releases
Ray Gun (AVL)!!!
https://raygun2.bandcamp.com/releases
Forbidden Waves (GA)!!!!
https://forbiddenwaves.bandcamp.com/
Fortezza (AVL)!!!!!
https://fortezza.bandcamp.com/
Ancient Ethel (AVL)!!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ancientethel/
Charles Irwin (FLA)!!!!!!!
https://soundcloud.com/charlesirwin
Girls Rock Asheville Band
https://www.girlsrockasheville.org/

https://www.facebook.com/events/377327396472793/

Join us for “Saturday Night Lights,” a family-friendly event at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC, happening every Saturday evening May through October featuring FREE carousel rides, pony rides, bounce house, face painting, entertainers and live music, plus horse show competition. General admission and parking are also free and open to the public. With onsite dining options, concessions, shopping, and lodging, come for the night or for a vacation getaway! Learn more at Tryon.com/SNL.

Phone: 828-863-1000

Email: [email protected]

Join us for the 4th Annual McDowell County From Farm to Table Event on Saturday, August 10, 6:30 pm, at Keeper’s Cut Meadery, Marion. An experienced chef/caterer will be creating a fine dining experience with ingredients that are sourced locally.

This event celebrates local food, local farms, and a local cause. Food is central to all our lives. For some, food insecurity is a reality. Let’s celebrate local food and farmers while supporting a cause that will help to alleviate food insecurity in our community.

Tickets are $50. Sponsorship also available at $500 with two guaranteed tickets to the event. Ticketing and menu information available soon. Call 828-652-8104 for information or to reserve your seat or go to https://foothillsfoodhub.org/mcdowell-farm-to-table to purchase your ticket online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/902753626757749/

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2019 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the new Pack Square Park. Locals and visitors alike come together downtown “along about sundown,” or at 7:00pm for those who wear a watch, until 10:00p.m. Concessions are available. Come experience the beautiful music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia on a summer evening in the mountains.

The Event of the Summer! Join us for a night of great food, great drinks and great fun! This is the premiere fundraiser for Loving Food Resources, a food pantry that helps people with families in hospice care and those living with HIV/AIDS. Dress in your best whites and come have a good time! For tickets: https://lovingfood.org/events/affair-in-white/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1223637397804736/

$10 Advance / $10 Day of Show

Introducing Swift Drifter, the highly anticipated solo album by Boone, North Carolina based folk-rock songwriter, Shay Martin Lovette. Shay and his band will perform in the Isis Lounge on August 10th.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/2569459713331218/