Calendar of Events

Enjoy a fun night for a great cause!!!
5% of all bar sales go to Manna Food Bank
$5 Cover or 5 items of food (cover donated to Manna!)
Conundrum will also have some gourmet snacks! (Pretzel bread and cheese dip while it lasts)
Fun music
Festive Drink Specials!!
Password is *MANNA*

https://www.facebook.com/events/131899397705495/

Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

https://www.facebook.com/events/1524627331014393/?event_time_id=1524627427681050

The Christmas House is Celebrating it’s 45yr of Decorating for our Community! We will have over 100,000 lights and displays to see this year. We are a drive-through event only. We do not charge, but there is a donation box if anyone wishes to help with expenses. So come out and see the sights and hear the sounds of Christmas at The Christmas House!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1255645907923088/

“A Christmas Carol” appears for one week at the Red Rocker Inn in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

“A Christmas Carol” is a raucous and fun retelling of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. This one-man show will be appearing in December at the Red Rocker Inn for the week before Christmas.

Beautifully staged at the historic Red Rocker Inn Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant in Black Mountain, NC. Always charming, the inn will be lavishly decorated in her holiday finest. Menu includes prime rib and other festive delights served with impeccable style.

“A Christmas Carol” is a call to return to family and to bring love and caring for the less fortunate. The production is one-third Masterpiece Theater and two-thirds live interactive Comedic Theater. Dickens’s biting commentary on a life based on a banker’s balance sheet is as fresh and funny as yesterday’s news.

Performance Dates in 2017:
Tuesday December 18th at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 PM
Friday, December 21st at 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 22nd at 6:00 PM

The Red rocker Inn: 136 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
http://www.RedRockerInn.com
http://www.ericwolf.org/scrooge/
Ticket Cost:
$65.00 Dinner Included
Reserve Tickets:
(828) 669-5991

https://www.facebook.com/events/263397757568267/?event_time_id=263397767568266

“A Christmas Carol” appears for one week at the Red Rocker Inn in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

“A Christmas Carol” is a raucous and fun retelling of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. This one-man show will be appearing in December at the Red Rocker Inn for the week before Christmas.

Beautifully staged at the historic Red Rocker Inn Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant in Black Mountain, NC. Always charming, the inn will be lavishly decorated in her holiday finest. Menu includes prime rib and other festive delights served with impeccable style.

“A Christmas Carol” is a call to return to family and to bring love and caring for the less fortunate. The production is one-third Masterpiece Theater and two-thirds live interactive Comedic Theater. Dickens’s biting commentary on a life based on a banker’s balance sheet is as fresh and funny as yesterday’s news.

Performance Dates in 2017:
Tuesday December 18th at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 PM
Friday, December 21st at 6:00 PM
Saturday, December 22nd at 6:00 PM

The Red rocker Inn: 136 N Dougherty St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
http://www.RedRockerInn.com
http://www.ericwolf.org/scrooge/
Ticket Cost:
$65.00 Dinner Included
Reserve Tickets:
(828) 669-5991

https://www.facebook.com/events/263397757568267/

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate ($8 in advance) for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

https://www.facebook.com/events/260293307959881/?event_time_id=260293377959874

It’s our last get together of the year, so we thought it would be fun to sit back with a classic martini and desserts to celebrate Christmas. We’ll have several different Martini specials featured this night and christmas music. Please bring a dessert item to share in the tradition of our former Pot Luck dinners.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1178441288981534/

Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

https://www.facebook.com/events/183329605927836/?event_time_id=183329655927831

Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

https://www.facebook.com/events/726348577700947/?event_time_id=726348607700944

$10 Advance // $12 Day of Show

Highbeams are bringing their high-energy Folk-Rock to Isis Music Hall for the first time on December 22nd! This band of brothers have shared the stage with acts like Brothers Osborne, Vertical Horizon, Chase Bryant, Col Bruce Hampton, and more!

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/544922672617565/

Sponsored by Valdese Parks Rec Dept and Burke County Public Library. Under the “Bubble” at the Valdese Rec Pool.

Free Movie, Popcorn and Bottled Water with purchase of public swim admission. Participants may bring their own single-person float for an additional charge of $1.

The Movie is Elf – Rated PG – 98 minutes. Program open to all ages – parental discretion is advised based on rating.

First Come – First Serve.

Pool Fees- Adult (19-up)-$4.00 | Students (5-18)-$3.00 | Children (4 & younger) – $2.00.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1927415480669056/

A Family Holiday Float-In featuring “Elf”! (rated PG)
All ages welcome. Free movie, popcorn, and bottled water with purchase of public swim admission. Participants may pay $1.00 to bring and use a single-person float.

https://www.facebook.com/events/348785782578858/

The Grand Ole Uproar frequently tours the Southeast, and has shared the stage with artists like Grammy Award winning Texas trio Los Lonely Boys, Zach Deputy, The Hackensaw Boys, PALEFACE, Drunken Prayer, The Deadstring Brothers, The Corbitt Brothers, Empire Strikes Brass, Cosmic Charlie, and the Straight 8s.
https://www.facebook.com/thegrandoleuproar/

https://www.facebook.com/events/693123874421191/

The Station is having our Annual Christmas Party with Mac Arnold Saturday December 22.
We will have awesome drink specials and an special appearance from St. Nicholas himself.
See y’all there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/591450734642207/

After seeing her fiancé on TV kissing another woman at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart — just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a five-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. This heartwarming one woman show offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1658799787558592/?event_time_id=1658799837558587

Join us for a special evening of Bluegrass with Barry Bales, featuring: Noam Pikelny, Buddy Melton, Sierra Hull, and Kenny Smith.

Barry Bales, a member of Alison Krauss’ Grammy-winning band, Union Station, and the 2016 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, assembled this all-star group for his fourth annual event at the Capitol Theatre. More about Barry Bales – https://www.facebook.com/Barry-Bales-Fan-Page-293622981838/

Noam Pikelny has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation. He is a founding member of Punch Brothers, a 3-time Grammy Nominee, and was awarded the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass in 2010. He has appeared on the Late Show David Letterman and has been in the spotlight since he was 8 years old. Noam has recently released his 4th solo album – Universal Favorite. More about Noam Pikelny – https://www.noampikelny.com/

Buddy Melton plays the fiddle in the band Balsam Range and recently released his first solo Bluegrass CD. Buddy has been very fortunate in the musical opportunities given to him. He played regionally with the gospel Bluegrass group Rock Springs Reunion which landed a song in the top ten gospel Bluegrass charts. After leaving RSR, he settled into a Nashville based band, Jubal Foster, which played the Southeastern United States. Buddy has recorded and shared the stage with many artists such as Sam Bush, Rhonda Vincent, Porter Wagner, Jon Randall, and more. More about Buddy Melton – https://balsamrange.com/about/

Sierra Hull, a naturally talented mandolinist and Bluegrass singer-songwriter, is a celebrated artist. Alison Krauss, her hero and now mentor, said, “I think she’s endless. I don’t see any boundaries. Talent like hers is so rare, and I don’t think it stops. It’s round.” Hull was a teen prodigy and began her career at the Grand Ole Opry at only 11 years old, by Krauss’s invitation. From there, she has recorded numerous albums; played at the White House, Carnegie Hall, and Kennedy Center; and became the first Bluegrass musician to receive the Presidential Scholarship at the Berklee College of Music. She recently released Weighted Mind, which was Grammy nominated for Best Folk Album of 2017. More about Sierra Hull – https://www.sierrahull.com/bio/

Kenny Smith formed a band with his wife Amanda Smith and immediately found success. The duo captured the IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year award in their first year of existence. Since that time, they have embarked on a remarkable journey of love and music that has led them all over the world. Smith is regarded as being a truly original guitar stylist. Kenny is a two-time winner of IBMA Guitar Player of the Year and has been nominated multiple times. He combines elements from many of his musical mentors but is completely unique. He is called for his expertise in the studio and as a guitar instructor and has various instructional materials that showcase his unique style and mastery of his instrument. He teaches regularly at scores of camps. His recent project The Return was a follow-up to his classic solo project Studebaker. He continues to perform with Amanda as a duet in concerts and at festivals across America. More about Kenny Smith -https://www.bandofruhks.com/about

General admission is $30. VIP tickets are $50, front and center seating included PLUS an autographed poster for the event.

Doors open at 7PM.

Don’t miss this special night of outstanding Bluegrass!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2186877051570085/

Chalwa is based out of Asheville, NC and plays original High Country Reggae. The band consists of a diverse all-star line-up of local musicians from bands such as the Asheville Horns, Hope Massive, Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Biodesiel, and the Everydays. After hitting the scene in 2006, Chalwa toured throughout the southeast US and Jamaica. The band has shared the stage with reggae greats such as: Midnite, Groundation, The Meditations, Bambu Station, SOJA, Pato Banton, and many more. Chalwa released it’s first CD in 2009 and was voted one of the top World Music, Reggae bands by the MountainXress in 2010. In support of their CD the band performed a live set on-air interview on WNCW, along with radio air play on Dubatomic Particles and Local Color.

FOOD TRUCK: D.O.G.S.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1927552023997415/

Erik Hendrix and Dr Todd will be performing live Dec 22nd

https://www.facebook.com/events/300222177279437/

Join us at Sanctuary Brewing Company as we kick off The Holiday Weekend with Further to Fly!

The musical love child of songwriters Karen Corn and Adam Herbst, Hendersonville’s own Further To Fly was born into the world kicking, screaming and demanding to be heard. After several years of writing songs together, this duo finally decided that the world needed to hear what they are creating. Performing as a trio with Kurt Wuerfele on lapsteel, electric and acoustic guitar, Further to Fly brings unique acoustic, electric and eclectic music to the folks of Western North Carolina and beyond.

www.furthertofly.co

https://www.facebook.com/events/1939963912757439/

In the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, a guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the groove-centric but emotionally driven soul/rock band, Hustle Souls. With years of relentless touring under their belt, sold out shows and major festival appearances, the band’s infectious modern meets vintage sound has earned them a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most promising acts. After releasing a live video series in 2017, the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, Pharcyde etc.) about making a record. In February 2018 Hustle Souls released their debut full-length album “Color” to a sold out crowd and are currently touring from Atlanta to Boston in support of the 10 song LP.

https://www.facebook.com/events/314380676083150/

Tomas “Tom” Delgado is a comedian, actor, writer, and tour guide who currently lives in Brooklyn, New York and has been seen on Comedy Central, the Food Network, Travel Channel, Telemundo, Huffington Post, and in the second season of Jack Ryan. He produces and co-hosts “Let’s See, What Else?”, a free weekly stand-up show in the East Village of New York that was named one of the best underground shows in the city by Thrillist. Check out the article. He has also performed at the Red Clay, Rogue Island, Brooklyn, Harlem, and Dallas Comedy Festivals.

Featuring Sallie Smith-Fitch and Ryan Cox
Hosted by Hunter Roberts

ages 18+
tickets $7 advance/ $10 door
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-tom-delgado-tickets-53401940642

https://www.facebook.com/events/1940059556085353/

The annual Ugly Sweater Christmas party at Catawba Brewing!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/265995743931687/

Come get festive with us for the upcoming holidays. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater and you may just walk away with some awesome prizes.

Sweater contest at 11 with a cash prize for 1st place and a pitcher of craft beer for the runner up. Additional prizes will be given out all night for other ugly sweaters.

We will be featuring a seasonal craft cocktail menu and have a $5 PBR Draft and a shot of house liquor special.

Let’s get Sauced!

https://www.facebook.com/events/255078955184155/

An evening with
Wham Bam Bowie Band
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$10 – $12
All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/wham-bam-bowie-band-4/

David Bowie and his vast library of music need no introduction. Yet, even with dozens of charting hits and top-selling albums, many music fans have not delved into the hidden gems in Bowie’s catalog. The members of Wham Bam Bowie Band! are on a mission to not only faithfully present Bowie’s colossal classic-rock hits, but also to dig deep into the catalog and present the music that continues to influence generations and create new genres.

Lead singer Mark Casson, also of The Cheeksters, became a Bowie fan along with countless other young Brits when David Bowie and The Spiders From Mars appeared on Top Of The Pops, with their legendary, earth shattering performance of “Starman”. “We all knew this was something very, very different” says Mark, referring to watching the show live on TV in his native England.

Jump ahead 30 years, and Mark is a songwriter living in Nashville, releasing albums of Brit-invasion & Beatles/Bowie-influenced power pop with his wife Shannon in their critically-acclaimed band The Cheeksters. At some point Mark decided to do a one-off Bowie tribute show at a Nashville club for fun; it was a massive success, with people immediately requesting a repeat performance.

Moving to Asheville sometime later, Mark had always kept the idea alive to perform some Bowie music again, and has now assembled a band to fulfill it. Asheville based Singer/composer Aaron Price was the first to take up the challenge, adding keyboards and piano. Andre Cholmondeley of Project/Object, the alumni-based Zappa tribute band, eagerly signed up. On bass is Brett Spivey, who with Cholmondeley has an ambient/world duo called Grounded. Rounding out the band on drums is Jim Neu, who also plays with Who tribute band The Whooligans.

Wham Bam! Bowie Band! has decided to pay tribute to David Bowie’s catalog by starting with his earliest era. The band plans to work their way thru the catalog in, roughly, chronological order. Their first run of shows features classics from the Hunky Dory and Space Oddity albums, with the highlight of the evening being a complete performance of Bowie’s influential breakthrough “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars”

Wham Bam! Bowie Band! has shown that an eclectic mix of fans from 16 to 60 and beyond are excited about seeing Bowie’s music performed live onstage, where it belongs.

www.whambambowieband.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/258780738165149/

BoogiTherapi is about to bring their funky grooves to One World Brewing for the first time! Come enjoy the blend of funky soulful originals & high energy dance covers. Start time 9pm!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/202146407329717/

Come join us at The Gem at Boojum on Saturday, December 22nd! Music starts around 9!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1940068946301086/

1st Annual Dirty Dead Solstice Jam at Ambrose West

WHEN: 12/22/18
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
TICKETS: Advance $5 / Day of Show $7
SEATING: Some cocktail tables + Standing Room Only
DOORS: 8pm
SHOW: 9pm

Dirty Dead host their first Solstice Jam! Come celebrate the changing of the season and the end of Dirty Dead’s awesome 2018 year with them. There will be drink specials, lots of musical guests, and meet and greets with the artists as D2 say thank you with (of course) lots of Grateful Dead music and holiday cheer.

Tix and guests TBA here so stay tuned!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2235777149991937/

Each full moon we gather from dusk until dawn to celebrate the cyclical, cosmic interplay of life through music, dancing and ritual under open sky. Our purpose is to experience joy, to heal ourselves through movement and to embody the truth of each moment through sound. Every gathering is an opportunity for us to practice living and breathing at a higher vibration, to acknowledge our unity of spirit and to ground this collective experience through our bodies and into our daily lives. We invite you to co-create this experience with us. We share a cultural identity that is rooted in a global, social phenomena beyond specific musical genres or religious associations. As we continue to grow, we will communicate and collaborate with our larger community around the world, celebrating our differences as well as our unified purpose to heal and to manifest The Vibe.

Music offerings…

10-11:30 \ Ra Mak //
soundcloud.com/djramakbrown

11:30-1:00 \ Sursee //
soundcloud.com/sursee

1:00-2:30 \ Jericho //
mixcloud.com/Jericho611

2:30-4:00 \ Order of Elim //
soundcloud.com/order-of-elim

***PLEASE only invite like-minded community people.***

Previously recorded gatherings at:
www.soundcloud.com/avl-full-moon-gatherings

Five main components the Asheville Full Moon Gatherings are based on:

1) Leave No Trace!
2) Contribute something.
3) Exercise self-sustainability.
4) Respect everyone, at all times.
5) No Entry w/ out ticket. Everyone pays $10.

Hope to see you soon. Much love…

https://www.facebook.com/events/589027204869544/

We would like to invite everyone out for the First if what will be an annual Benefit Christmas Jam with Jeff Sipe and Friends. Please bring non perishable and canned food items to benefit the Bread of Life or warm clothe to benefit SAFE. This year’s line-up will consist of Jeff Sipe, Sarah Siskind, Raymond Rainey, Blake Anthony Ellege, Howie Johnson, Matt Gardner, Mark McDaniel, @Owen Schultz, and Other Special guests!!

Jeff Sipe began to play drums in the sixth grade. Then In 1975, Jeff’s first stepping stone was attending the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music. — One of Jeff’s dreams finally came true when he was accepted to Berklee in 1977. While at Berklee, Jeff studied under Bob Kaufman and Bill Norine, he attended clinics given by Alan Dawson and was taken under by his mentor Lee Venters. Jeff was lucky enough to attend Berklee with an impressive cast of musicians like Branford Marsalis, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern and Jeff Watts, Kevin Eubanks, Dean Parks, Steve Vai, just to name a few. While studying at Berklee, Jeff met and played in a band with Steve Vai and Baron Brown called “Winter”. This experience turned Jeff on to a wide world of music and rhythm which gave him valuable tools that he still carries with him today. After his stay in Boston, Jeff moved to Atlanta in 1983. There he began gigging and teaching at the Atlanta Institute for Music and at a popular hang out for Atlanta drummers, Atlanta Drums and Percussion. Jeff spent time sitting in with local musicians and was introduced to Bruce Hampton through Dan Wall, a keyboardist that he had been playing with…..and that’s the rest of the story. It seemed too fitting that their first meeting took place at a wedding because not only was there a marriage there was a wedding of vast musical intention. Jeff then asked Oteil Burbridge and Jimmy Herring to sit in on this free willed musical band wagon and the Aquarium Rescue Unit was born. READ MORE

Sarah Siskind continues to be one of today’s most respected and covered songwriters as well as a stand-out independent artist, who Spin Magazine calls “an artist you must hear now”. Armed with a striking vocal style and solid guitar and piano work, Sarah is a regular NPR performer with features on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, World Cafe with David Dye, All Songs Considered, Song Of The Day and most recently NPR’s Mountain Stage. She has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Paul Brady, Grammy winner Bon Iver (who also famously covered her “Lovin’s For Fools”) and The Swell Season and had songs recorded by Alison Krauss (the GRAMMY nominated “Simple Love”), Randy Travis, Madi Diaz and many more. Born and raised in North Carolina, Sarah built her musical career in Nashville, TN. Her 2009 release “Say it Louder” was crowned ‘Americana Album of the Year’ at the Nashville Music Awards. In 2011, Sarah’s album “Novel” highlighted her as the sole musician, producer and engineer. Bonnie Raitt had this to say about it: “With Novel, Sarah has created another extraordinary collection of some of the most beautiful and unique songs you’re likely to hear. She continues to be one of my favorite singers and songwriters. She absolutely knocks me out.” Sarah returned East in 2012 and now resides in her home state of North Carolina. The return to mountains and nature inspired her to write the boutique EP “In the Mountains”, whose title track was quickly picked up and covered by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers. Performing at SXSW in Austin, TX later that year, Time Magazine called Sarah “one of our favorite 5 voices” at SXSW. READ MORE

https://www.facebook.com/events/1967533513334512/

Mack Kell’s Christmas party

https://www.facebook.com/events/1681764688607584/