Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

“The Paper Crowns have this aura of honesty in their music that’s genuine, easy to grasp, yet also not a complete giveaway.” (Waleed Rashidi – IE Weekly)

“The Paper Crowns…songs cross so many genres that all you need to know is that if you like music, there’s something for you there.” (Vanessa Franko – Press Enterprise)

The Paper Crowns’ Spiro and Nicole are one of the premier duos on the Southeast music scene.  They have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their full on electric ensemble –  The Paper Crowns Electric Band.  Their sound is a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, American folk and jazz, Gospel and funk.  The Paper Crowns sound is dynamic and soulful featuring original songs and fearless improvisation.

The Paper Crowns have played such events as: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam by Day, LEAF Downtown, Echo Sessions, Mountain Sports Festival, Soulshine Farm Music Festival, South By South East, Sawdust Festival, Hangar 24 Airfest, Pappy & Harriet’s and more. Their music has found placement in major network TV campaigns and online ad campaigns including the Olympic Games, Visa, Court TV and Pepsi.  The Paper Crowns have been featured on Local Color Live WNCW, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Dead Show of the Month, KUCR Vinyl Hours Radio, PE Live with Vanessa Franko, 880 The Revolution with Jeff Messer, Asheville FM, WBTV Charlotte and 98.1 The River.

Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Wicked Quick Promotions Presents

The 16th Annual Make-A-Wish Christmas Party Benefit Concert

Featuring Dave Desmelik, Chappell with special guest Artimus Pyle, Halden Vang, The Log Noggins, and The Travers Brothership
With Special Guests McKayla A. Reece, Jack C Mascari, Nicky Sanders, Matthew Jennings, and Grace Williamson

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Ugly Sweater Contest

Join the Bernstein Family for their annual Christmas Spectacular! This is an extra-special showing of an Asheville tradition: all proceeds from the Friday, December 15 performance are going to Arts For Life.

This show – like all other performances in this holiday run – is expected to sell out!

The Magnetic Theatre

375 Depot Street

Asheville, NC 28801

Comedian Ari Shaffir to Perform at The Grey Eagle Friday, January 5^th @ 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

Ari Shaffir, host and co-creator of Comedy Central’s This is Not Happening is set to perform two shows in Asheville, NC on Friday, January 5^th.

Ari Shaffir
Stand-up comedian, podcaster and actor ARI SHAFFIR describes his comedy as a puppet show–but way filthier and without the puppets. The New York native grew up Orthodox Jewish, spent 2 years in a yeshiva in Israel, and came back to America to lose his religion and become a comic. LA Weekly has called Shaffir “a gifted unyielding comic…a real force to be reckoned with.”

This July, Shaffir released two Netflix specials called Double Negative which is presented in two 45 minute episodes called Children and Adulthood. Self-described as his version of a “Smashing Pumpkins Double Album,” this type of double header release hasn’t been seen since George Carlin’s 1972 release of FM & AM. In Children Shaffir discusses the pressure he is getting from his family and friends to have kids, and why he is getting more and more thoughts in his head about why he doesn’t want to do that and in Adulthood, he discusses the freedoms of being child-free. Decider.com called Shaffir’s Netflix debut “positively audacious.”

Amanda Kabak, winner of the Arcturus & Chicago Review of Books Al-Simak Award for fiction, will visit Asheville on February 17 to read from her innovative LGBTQIA+ debut novel, The Mathematics of Change.

The Mathematics of Change is an emotional page-turner featuring three women-identified characters at midlife whose lives are at critical crossroads—their pasts and their futures intersecting in ways that create both drama and opportunity. Kabak’s characters hold deep-seated ideas of who they are, but they are forced to question these ideas in different and very difficult ways. “Change is inevitable,” says Kabak, “but that doesn’t make it easy, especially on an emotional level. When that change sparks self-reflection and doubt, it is even worse.”

As an own-voices novel, Mathematics has strong appeals to feminist and LGBTQIA+ readers. It offers important reflections on female friendship, looking at the intimate connections women make with each other in order to survive and learn about themselves and what they want. It investigates the fluidity of sexuality for women-identified people, as well as the intersections of gender identity, emotional intimacy, and sexuality. Central protagonist Mitch is a woman not often represented in fiction—woman-identifying, masculine-presenting, with an unexpectedly fluid sexuality, whose intellect is continuously confronted by deeply emotional connection. This is a book that shows women as they are: human, flawed, fierce, and the genuine movers in their own lives and their communities.

Chicago native Amanda Kabak is a Pushcart Prize nominee and the 2017 winner of the Chicago Review of Books Al-Simak Award for Fiction. She has had stories published in Midwestern Gothic, The Quotable, Perceptions Magazine, and other print and online periodicals.

Firestorm Books and Coffee (610 Hayward Road) will host Kabak’s reading on February 17 at 3:00 p.m. The author will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her novel following the reading. Local novelist Sarah Blackman (Hex; Mother Box and Other Tales) will introduce Kabak and moderate the question-and-answer period.

For more information about Amanda Kabak and The Mathematics of Change, please visit http://mathematicsofchangebook.com. For review copies, interview requests, or other inquiries, contact Ruth Homrighaus of Brain Mill Press at 920-246-2453 or via e-mail to [email protected].

“The Paper Crowns have this aura of honesty in their music that’s genuine, easy to grasp, yet also not a complete giveaway.” (Waleed Rashidi – IE Weekly)

“The Paper Crowns…songs cross so many genres that all you need to know is that if you like music, there’s something for you there.” (Vanessa Franko – Press Enterprise)

The Paper Crowns’ Spiro and Nicole are one of the premier duos on the Southeast music scene.  They have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their full on electric ensemble –  The Paper Crowns Electric Band.  Their sound is a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, American folk and jazz, Gospel and funk.  The Paper Crowns sound is dynamic and soulful featuring original songs and fearless improvisation.

The Paper Crowns have played such events as: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam by Day, LEAF Downtown, Echo Sessions, Mountain Sports Festival, Soulshine Farm Music Festival, South By South East, Sawdust Festival, Hangar 24 Airfest, Pappy & Harriet’s and more. Their music has found placement in major network TV campaigns and online ad campaigns including the Olympic Games, Visa, Court TV and Pepsi.  The Paper Crowns have been featured on Local Color Live WNCW, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Dead Show of the Month, KUCR Vinyl Hours Radio, PE Live with Vanessa Franko, 880 The Revolution with Jeff Messer, Asheville FM, WBTV Charlotte and 98.1 The River.

Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711

“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter”

by Julie Marie Myatt, is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Directed by Lise Kloeppel

Reintegration into society after the experiences of war is oftentimes very difficult for those in the military. After all the action, devastation and noise, everyday life may be quite the challenge. For U.S. Marine Jenny Sutter this is certainly true. Haunted by her war experience and not quite ready to pick up where she left off, Jenny takes a side trip to Slab City – “The Last Free Place on Earth,” a place for societal misfits who prefer to live outside the norm, do as they please and not interfere with the liberty of others.  It is here where the permanent residents help Jenny heal her internal war wounds and gently persuade her to rejoin society and return to her children.

Performances: March 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm and March 4th at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices:

$12 General Admission,

$10 Faculty/Military Veterans/Senior Citizens,

$7 students/ OLLI members

(taxes and fees not included).

Carol Belk Theatre

1 University Heights

Asheville, NC 28804

Box Office: 828-232-2291

Tickets available online at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9477

“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter”

by Julie Marie Myatt, is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Directed by Lise Kloeppel

Reintegration into society after the experiences of war is oftentimes very difficult for those in the military. After all the action, devastation and noise, everyday life may be quite the challenge. For U.S. Marine Jenny Sutter this is certainly true. Haunted by her war experience and not quite ready to pick up where she left off, Jenny takes a side trip to Slab City – “The Last Free Place on Earth,” a place for societal misfits who prefer to live outside the norm, do as they please and not interfere with the liberty of others.  It is here where the permanent residents help Jenny heal her internal war wounds and gently persuade her to rejoin society and return to her children.

Performances: March 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm and March 4th at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices:

$12 General Admission,

$10 Faculty/Military Veterans/Senior Citizens,

$7 students/ OLLI members

(taxes and fees not included).

Carol Belk Theatre

1 University Heights

Asheville, NC 28804

Box Office: 828-232-2291

Tickets available online at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9477

“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter”

by Julie Marie Myatt, is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Directed by Lise Kloeppel

Reintegration into society after the experiences of war is oftentimes very difficult for those in the military. After all the action, devastation and noise, everyday life may be quite the challenge. For U.S. Marine Jenny Sutter this is certainly true. Haunted by her war experience and not quite ready to pick up where she left off, Jenny takes a side trip to Slab City – “The Last Free Place on Earth,” a place for societal misfits who prefer to live outside the norm, do as they please and not interfere with the liberty of others.  It is here where the permanent residents help Jenny heal her internal war wounds and gently persuade her to rejoin society and return to her children.

Performances: March 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm and March 4th at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices:

$12 General Admission,

$10 Faculty/Military Veterans/Senior Citizens,

$7 students/ OLLI members

(taxes and fees not included).

Carol Belk Theatre

1 University Heights

Asheville, NC 28804

Box Office: 828-232-2291

Tickets available online at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9477

“Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter”

by Julie Marie Myatt, is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Directed by Lise Kloeppel

Reintegration into society after the experiences of war is oftentimes very difficult for those in the military. After all the action, devastation and noise, everyday life may be quite the challenge. For U.S. Marine Jenny Sutter this is certainly true. Haunted by her war experience and not quite ready to pick up where she left off, Jenny takes a side trip to Slab City – “The Last Free Place on Earth,” a place for societal misfits who prefer to live outside the norm, do as they please and not interfere with the liberty of others.  It is here where the permanent residents help Jenny heal her internal war wounds and gently persuade her to rejoin society and return to her children.

Performances: March 1st, 2nd and 3rd at 7:30pm and March 4th at 2:00pm.

Ticket prices:

$12 General Admission,

$10 Faculty/Military Veterans/Senior Citizens,

$7 students/ OLLI members

(taxes and fees not included).

Carol Belk Theatre

1 University Heights

Asheville, NC 28804

Box Office: 828-232-2291

Tickets available online at: https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/9477

FIRST MONDAYS in Brevard: March 5 On Monday, March 5 at 12:30 PM, trumpeter Neal Berntsen and trombonist David Jackson—both BMC faculty members—will be joined by pianist David Gilliland at the First Mondays concert in Scott Concert Hall at the Porter Center on the Brevard College campus. The afternoon’s concert will feature a delightful and varied program of works including Stepjan Sulek’s Sonata Vox Gabrieli, Maurice Ravel’s Piece en forme de Habanera, Isaac Albeniz’s Tango, Blacher’s Trio and Eric Ewazen’s Pastorale.  March’s local charity partner is United Way of Transylvania County. (unitedwaytransylvania.org)

“The Paper Crowns have this aura of honesty in their music that’s genuine, easy to grasp, yet also not a complete giveaway.” (Waleed Rashidi – IE Weekly)

“The Paper Crowns…songs cross so many genres that all you need to know is that if you like music, there’s something for you there.” (Vanessa Franko – Press Enterprise)

The Paper Crowns’ Spiro and Nicole are one of the premier duos on the Southeast music scene.  They have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their full on electric ensemble –  The Paper Crowns Electric Band.  Their sound is a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, American folk and jazz, Gospel and funk.  The Paper Crowns sound is dynamic and soulful featuring original songs and fearless improvisation.

The Paper Crowns have played such events as: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam by Day, LEAF Downtown, Echo Sessions, Mountain Sports Festival, Soulshine Farm Music Festival, South By South East, Sawdust Festival, Hangar 24 Airfest, Pappy & Harriet’s and more. Their music has found placement in major network TV campaigns and online ad campaigns including the Olympic Games, Visa, Court TV and Pepsi.  The Paper Crowns have been featured on Local Color Live WNCW, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Dead Show of the Month, KUCR Vinyl Hours Radio, PE Live with Vanessa Franko, 880 The Revolution with Jeff Messer, Asheville FM, WBTV Charlotte and 98.1 The River.

Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711

“The Paper Crowns have this aura of honesty in their music that’s genuine, easy to grasp, yet also not a complete giveaway.” (Waleed Rashidi – IE Weekly)

“The Paper Crowns…songs cross so many genres that all you need to know is that if you like music, there’s something for you there.” (Vanessa Franko – Press Enterprise)

The Paper Crowns’ Spiro and Nicole are one of the premier duos on the Southeast music scene.  They have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their full on electric ensemble –  The Paper Crowns Electric Band.  Their sound is a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, American folk and jazz, Gospel and funk.  The Paper Crowns sound is dynamic and soulful featuring original songs and fearless improvisation.

The Paper Crowns have played such events as: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam by Day, LEAF Downtown, Echo Sessions, Mountain Sports Festival, Soulshine Farm Music Festival, South By South East, Sawdust Festival, Hangar 24 Airfest, Pappy & Harriet’s and more. Their music has found placement in major network TV campaigns and online ad campaigns including the Olympic Games, Visa, Court TV and Pepsi.  The Paper Crowns have been featured on Local Color Live WNCW, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Dead Show of the Month, KUCR Vinyl Hours Radio, PE Live with Vanessa Franko, 880 The Revolution with Jeff Messer, Asheville FM, WBTV Charlotte and 98.1 The River.

Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711

“The Paper Crowns have this aura of honesty in their music that’s genuine, easy to grasp, yet also not a complete giveaway.” (Waleed Rashidi – IE Weekly)

“The Paper Crowns…songs cross so many genres that all you need to know is that if you like music, there’s something for you there.” (Vanessa Franko – Press Enterprise)

The Paper Crowns’ Spiro and Nicole are one of the premier duos on the Southeast music scene.  They have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their full on electric ensemble –  The Paper Crowns Electric Band.  Their sound is a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, American folk and jazz, Gospel and funk.  The Paper Crowns sound is dynamic and soulful featuring original songs and fearless improvisation.

The Paper Crowns have played such events as: Warren Haynes Christmas Jam by Day, LEAF Downtown, Echo Sessions, Mountain Sports Festival, Soulshine Farm Music Festival, South By South East, Sawdust Festival, Hangar 24 Airfest, Pappy & Harriet’s and more. Their music has found placement in major network TV campaigns and online ad campaigns including the Olympic Games, Visa, Court TV and Pepsi.  The Paper Crowns have been featured on Local Color Live WNCW, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Dead Show of the Month, KUCR Vinyl Hours Radio, PE Live with Vanessa Franko, 880 The Revolution with Jeff Messer, Asheville FM, WBTV Charlotte and 98.1 The River.

Pisgah Brewing, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711

A fundraising 5k that all proceeds will benefit the Fuente de Vida Ministry in Honduras that rescues girls, ages 2-18, from abusive homes and educates these young girls.

Race will go on rain or shine

Race is not timed but does have a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes

The race will start at 9:30am but packet pick up and paper registration will start at 8am.

Charity event: NO Refunds

Don’t miss out on the only 5K race in Asheville that ends with a Falafel sandwich. Run with us on Sunday, April 15 at 10 am at the Asheville Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte Street! A local favorite, the Falafel 5K was voted one of WNC’s BEST road races in the 2015 Mountain Xpress “Best of WNC” poll. All registered participants for the 5K will receive a race shirt (unless the t-shirt free option is chosen).

Come on out to West Asheville on Monday Nights for Contra Dancing and Waltzes from 7:30 PM to 9:45. No partner needed just bring yourself.  $7 or more.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com

Manna Food Distribution every third Tuesday at 2:30pm

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 250-4260
Event Location: BC Sports Park – 58 Apac Cir, Asheville, NC
Link: http://buncomberecreation.org

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com

Welcome Table Free Meal every Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm