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 18, 2018
Bare Dark Sky Observatory Community Viewing Night
Aug 18 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
EnergyXchange Renewable Energy Center

Make reservations for an evening of stargazing at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory!

View the moon, planets, and stars through the 34″ diameter Sam Scope, as well as the 14″ planetary telescope. With the assistance of the Observatory Manager, up to 25 people will spend 2 hours viewing and learning about the dark skies.

Shuttles to and from the parking lot will be provided. Please arrive promptly at your designated time to the parking lot located at the Earth to Sky Park. Dress comfortably for nighttime weather, as it is sometimes cool in the mountain air. Closed toed shoes and a flashlight are highly recommended.

View a calendar of community viewing dates and make your reservation at http://www.mayland.edu/observatory.

For more information call 828.766.1214.

* Please note: Any cancelation of a community viewing night will be sent via email up to 36 hours BEFORE the scheduled event. Please check the email account you registered with for updates and details on your planned visit.

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LaGoons w/ tomatoband | The One Stop
Aug 18 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 19 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Genre: Jam
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

LaGoons

Conjured in the summer suns of Tuscaloosa, Alabama with roots now in Atlanta, LaGoons breathe a unique breeze of air into the world of jam music. Step into a show and listeners will immediately hear their distinctively goony sound. Deriving influences from Blues/Funk/Jazz and the Unknown, LaGoons are committed to the live concert experience. With each show their goal is to reach the highest level of energy possible, performing rehearsed compositions that leave plenty of room for improvisation and the audience wanting more.

At their core, LaGoons is a power trio consisting of bass, drums, and guitar. However, do not be surprised at any given show to see the band cull some of the area’s top talent to add to the sound. Since their inception, the band has shared the stage with acts like Earphunk, Zoogma, Ron Holloway (Tedeschi Trucks Band), CBDB, Funk, Atlas Road Crew, and others.

Founded in Tuscaloosa in 2013, LaGoons have recently nestled into their new home of Atlanta, Georgia. The band is working hard to spread their sound throughout the Southeast, breaking into the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, Floriida, along with various parts of Georgia and Alabama with no plans of slowing down. They are currently recording their debut album, set for a 2018 release.

LaGoons are – Tommy Faust (Guitar, Vox) Clarke Chadwell (Bass, Vox) Dallas Dawson (Drums, Percussion)

web: http://www.lagoons.band/

vid: https://youtu.be/lPcUkcHaTVQ

tomatoband

Charleston, SC based quartet, tomatoband, is constantly charting new sonic territory through responsible psychedelic exploration. The band embarks on an East Coast mini-tour in August and continues to captivate audiences with poignant songwriting and a commitment to unique composition and improvisation. Their hobbies include eating and rollerskating.

tomatoband is – Charlie Mitchell (guitar), Alex Irwin (keys), Alan Stern (bass guitar), and Jake Acheson (drums)!

web: https://tomatobandmusic.com/

vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0FwEjXTfXU

https://www.facebook.com/events/468784083542286/

Saturday Night Jive w/ Robbie Dude | Summer Dance Series 8/18
Aug 18 @ 10:00 pm – Aug 19 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Genre: Glitch/EDM
Cover: $5 Suggested Donation
Doors/Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

Robbie Dude

With years of work behind the decks live mixing for all kinds of crowds, Robbie Dude takes you on a journey through musical time and space in which genre has no reign. From old school hip-hop mash-ups with new age soul beats, to classic rock hits underlined with bass heavy bangers, Robbie Dude has the vibes to get the party started and take it all the way to the break of dawn.

Building on his foundation as a DJ, Robbie Dude’s debut EP “Finding My Way” takes his live performance style and molds it into original production all his own. Pulling inspiration from modern Motown, Hip-hop, and producers such as Pretty Lights and Michael Menert, the Dude brings a futuristic, funky electro sound to the mix. His love for every genre results in an original sound and a live show that will thrill every crowd.

web: https://www.reverbnation.com/robbiedude
vid: https://youtu.be/GLRdoeCebuM

https://www.facebook.com/events/350273145463651/

Dark Star Orchestra After Party with Wes Williams & his Nola FunkGrass at The Grey Eagle
Aug 18 @ 10:30 pm – Aug 19 @ 1:30 am
The Grey Eagle

Dark Star Orchestra After Party with Wes Williams & his Nola FunkGrass at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/2063489843880027/

Sunday, August 19, 2018
7TH ANNUAL REUSE CONTEST
Aug 19 all-day

For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st . The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott Stetson, ReStore General Manager. Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will be announced in mid-September.

Best of 2018 by Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool
Aug 19 all-day
NC

Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.

The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.

Chihuly at Biltmore
Aug 19 all-day
Biltmore House

The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).

The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders)Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).

Three new works
 were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.

Grandfather Mountain Amateur & Professional Camera Clinic
Aug 19 all-day
Grandfather Mountain
COST: $50
Top photographers gather at Grandfather Mountain to present on the nuts and bolts of making good photographs. This event is free to working members of the press, with an additional cost for non-press professionals and amateurs. Online registration begins July 18 at grandfather.com.

Group Glass Exhibition, REFLECTIONS, Momentum Gallery
Aug 19 all-day
Momentum Gallery
Group Glass Exhibition, REFLECTIONS, Momentum Gallery @ Momentum Gallery | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

Asheville, NC—Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville is pleased to participate in the Summer of Glass, a WNC celebration of glass art in conjunction with the Dale Chihuly exhibition at the Biltmore Estate, May-October 2018. The gallery exhibition, Reflections (July 1-August 25) nods to the Gilded Age, a period during the late 19th Century when the Biltmore Estate was conceived and constructed by railway tycoon George Vanderbilt. This curated exhibition features recent work by some of the country’s top contemporary glass artists with many of the works in the collection speaking to Vanderbilt’s aesthetic of opulence, grandeur, and beauty. Other conceptual pieces examine concepts of memory and history, referencing the “downstairs” or “behind the scenes” of the palatial mansion as well. Sophisticated sculptures and stylish wall pieces incorporate a variety of glass techniques and explore the intricate detailing, ornamentation, and drama indicative of the Gilded Age. This Exhibit is free and open to the public.

Reflections includes works by: Thor & Jennifer Bueno, Amber Cowan, Jennifer Halvorson, Alli Hoag, Joanna Manousis, Andy Paiko, Kit Paulson, Pablo Soto, and Tim Tate.

Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Aug 19 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.

From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.

Nature Across the Carolinas: Fiber Art with Quilts
Aug 19 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features  pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

About the Artists

Mary Stori

From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.

Judy Simmons

Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.

Kate Weston

From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials.  Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.

Pioneer Women Painters of the River District
Aug 19 all-day
NC

Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants  like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle.   At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings.  Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz

Red Hot in the Blue Ridge
Aug 19 all-day
175 Biltmore Avenue

The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures.  Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.

ReStore ReUse Contest
Aug 19 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
ReStore ReUse Contest @ Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Asheville | North Carolina | United States

If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org

Wes Williams and his Nola FunkGrass
Aug 19 @ 2:30 am – 3:30 am
Family Animal Encounters
Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

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!

Snapshots of Summer Photo Contest
Aug 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  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.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:

There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:

Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.

Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced  at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].

AMC Dance Waves at Evergreen Community School
Aug 19 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
evergreencommunity school

https://mailchi.mp/58b117d2b793/fri-earth-care-dance-sun-celebrating-earth-day-with-live-musicians-1039513?e=

AMC will be dancing both of our usual Sunday waves at Evergreen Community School! (The JCC will be closed for construction on August 19th.)

Facilitator: JaiDee Waters
Supporting Facilitator: Ted Riskin

First wave: 8:30 am warmup 9:00 am circle
Second wave: 10:30 warmup 11:00 am circle

Price: $8-20 Sliding Scale

Children are welcome. No childcare provided for this event.

AMC offers a shared experience and a shared place for spontaneous, free-form movement. What each of us brings to this shared place affects everyone, and we create this experience together with:

-Awareness of others and ourselves
-Permission from others and ourselves
-Participation through movement and presence

We practice moving in healthy community by:

-Arriving without strong scents (including perfumes, oils, and body scents)
-Dancing in bare feet, socks, or supportive footwear
-Maintaining a nonverbal dance space
-Encouraging a substance-free space
-Leaving electronic devices outside the dance space

www.ashevillemovementcollective.org
AMC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization

https://www.facebook.com/events/1058822387599791/

Pranayama, Mudra, & Bandhas for Healing with Indu Arora
Aug 19 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Asheville Yoga Center

Yoga has become synonymous with asanas, however the entire practice of Yoga is based on practices of awareness (Kriyas). Pranayama, Mudra and Bandhas are the three most important kriyas that lead to the state of meditation. When these three practices are done with awareness, knowledge and preparation, Yoga becomes sadhana. In this journey to self, pranayama leads to the purification of senses, prana and mind. With a consolidated state of mind one attains Mudra and maintains bandhas in order to maintain one pointed awareness.

Learn these three important practices in Yoga and let your practice be to attain the state of Yoga itself.

Day 1- Pranayama
Pre-practices, practical hints, seasonal considerations, technical considerations, benefits and modifications of main pranayama

Day 2 and 3 – Mudras
Types, benefits, philosophy, science, therapeutic application, pre-practices of Mudras

Day 4 – Tri-Bandhas
Tri-Bandhas, history, benefits, technique, textual reference, integrations in asana and pranayama

Day 5
Integration of Pranayama, Mudra and Bandhas into practice

Pre-requisites (Any one of the following):
Current student in a Yoga teacher training program
Completed a Yoga teacher training program
3 years of Yoga practice

https://www.facebook.com/events/215958572339137/

Oolong Tea Class and Tasting
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Dobra Tea

JOIN US FOR A TASTING OF 8 DIFFERENT VARIETES OF OOLONG TEA!!!
A SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION OF OUR TEA TRAVELS THROUGH THE OOLONG GROWING REGIONS OF CHINA, TAIWAN AND THAILAND WILL ACCOMPANY THE TASTING.

https://www.facebook.com/events/181657779360837/

Reiki III 8 CEUs
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Center for Massage & Natural Health

Reiki III 8 CEUs with Penny Michaels
Tuition: $189
10% Early Bird Discount (30 days) ~ 20% Alumni Discount
Register Online or by Phone

This class is for those students who have completed Reiki I & II classes. This is an 8 hour class that will focus on learning the Master and Distance Healing symbols and how to use them. Meditations and Two Attunements to these symbols are included. The class will begin with a brief review of Reiki I & II, followed by an in-depth discussion on Distance Healing. Students will learn the symbol and how to use it with practice sessions. Then, we will focus on learning the Master Symbol , how it is used in conjunction with other symbols followed by practice sessions. Ample time to practice the use of these symbols will be emphasized so that by the end of the day the students will be proficient in incorporating them into their practice.
This class prepares the student for the next level of Reiki which is the Reiki Master Teacher training in which the student becomes the teacher- able to give attunements and teach all levels of Reiki.

https://www.facebook.com/events/550354178667658/

Classical Guitarist in the Great Hall
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Entertainment

Wake up to the soothing sounds of classical guitar as Lou Mowad plays gentle melodies for your enjoyment.

WellsWorks at Vintage Market Days of Asheville, NC
Aug 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WNC Ag Center

We will be set up in the South side of Scott Antique Market

https://www.facebook.com/events/1056360334518928/

Beer Brunch Series at McDowell Local
Aug 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
McDowell Local

Once a month we’ll be partnering with a WNC brewery to host a reserved seating beer brunch. These Sunday brunches will feature a carefully crafted menu using select beers from our partner brewery along with featured beers and suggested pairings. We’re excited to be partnering with Homeplace Beer Company for our August 19th brunch!

THIS IS A RESERVED SEATING EVENT! Please email us at [email protected] with the size of your party and preferred time (between 11 am and 2 pm) to secure your spot. We’ll email a confirmation or an alternate time if spots fill quickly. If you don’t receive a reply, please double check our email address and try resending. Reservations will be accepted through Thursday, August 16th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/416251988780885/

Chihuly at Biltmore – Daytime
Aug 19 @ 11:00 am
Chihuly at Biltmore - Daytime

Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.

We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.

Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.

Introduction to Golf
Aug 19 @ 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: Golf Pro Shop ext. 1034
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/golf

Let our golf professionals open the world of golf to you. This introduction to the game of golf is a clinic that covers the basic rules, etiquette, and the PGA’s of golf (posture, grip, and alignment). Clubs will be provided. Proper golf attire is required. Please sign-up at least one (1) day in advance by calling (800) 438-5800 ext. 1034.

Champagne Brunch at Blue Ridge
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Culinary
Contact: Blue Ridge
Contact Phone: (800) 438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/dining/blue-ridge

The Blue Ridge is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Don’t miss the phenomenal Sunday Champagne Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.

Adult Pricing:
Sunday Brunch    $40 plus tax   

Child Pricing (6-12):
Sunday Brunch    $20 plus tax 

Kids 5 and under eat free with paying adult.

Gratuity is included on parties of eight or more.

Attire: Resort Casual
Location: Vanderbilt Wing (Lobby Level)
Reservations: Recommended

2017 Parking Rates
Outdoor Self-Parking and Garage:
0-3 hours: Complimentary│4-6 hours: $10│6-24 hours: $15

Valet:
Day Guests: $15│Overnight Guests: $22

Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade 2018
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Uptown Charlotte

MARK YOUR CALENDARS and get excited for a fabulous Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade in 2018!

Uptown Charlotte hosts the region’s largest LGBTQ Pride event, including a FREE two-day festival on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 19 in the heart of the city and the annual parade on Sunday! 150,000 attended over the course of the weekend in 2017, so let’s make 2018 a BLAST!

HEADLINER & FEATURED ENTERTAINERS ANNOUNCED!
Welcoming Superfruit to Charlotte! Learn more and see the full list of featured entertainers at https://charlottepride.org/stage/

VIP PASSES NOW ON SALE!
https://charlottepride.org/vip/

STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!

GET INVOLVED!
Sign up to volunteer! We need YOU to make this year’s event a success! Learn more: https://charlottepride.org/volunteers/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1799241293455435/

Farm to Fender – at Gospel Brunch
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

Dishing up great eats from this mobile kitchen.

Come hungry and leave happy and satisfied!

For today’s specials click here: www.farmtofender.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2073793495964607/

Gospel Brunch w/Redneck Mimosa – live at SAB
Aug 19 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Southern Appalachian Brewery

It’s that time again.
Time for Songs of Hope.
Time for Songs of Redemption.
Time for Songs of Things Fairly Similar Thematically To Hope and Redemption.
Come. Join Us. Do it do it do it. Amen.
Gospel Brunch @ SAB
Sunday, August 19th, 12noon-3pm
Music by Redneck Mimosa (Mare Carmody, Michael “Country” Carver, and Todd “Suburbanite” Hoke)
Food + Beer + Live Music = Hallelujahtime!
No Cover Charge of Any Sort or Manner

https://www.facebook.com/events/383413312185117/