Calendar of Events

Come out to Chimney Rock to enjoy the Fabulous Food, Wonderful Wines and Rockin’ talent of Daniel Sage!

https://www.facebook.com/events/563829534058941/

Hot cocoa bar, Christmas music, and a heart-warming message. Bring the whole family to Ridgeline for Christmas in Asheville and have a holiday experience you’ll never forget. Meet Buddy the Elf and Santa! 35 Airport Rd. Arden, NC 28704. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

The Annual Centerpiece Jazz Christmas Shows at the Grind Cafe will be on Dec. 21st & 23rd. The Friday Dec. 21 show will feature: Richard Shulman on piano and Adam Booker on bass – along with regulars Dave Reep on trumpet and Joseph Hasty on guitar/vocals with special guest Geoff Clapp on drums.
The Sunday Dec. 23rd show will feature the Page Brothers – Andy and Zack Page on guitar and bass. They will join Clapp, Hasty and Reep to round out the Quintet.
Holiday Jazz at it’s finest in the most intimate and festive atmosphere in Western North Carolina. Dinner specials along with fine wines and bottled craft beers will help ring in the Holidays!
$14 cover charge and reservations are a must!
These shows sell out in a hurry folks…

https://www.facebook.com/events/581339808972501/

On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.

AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY

https://www.facebook.com/events/2572385022832996/

On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.

AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY

https://www.facebook.com/events/1096528970527959/

On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.

AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY

https://www.facebook.com/events/2232507833701476/

Join Carver & Carmody in Chimney Rock for an afternoon of wine tasting and live music 2-5!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1128349187325456/

Ring in 2019 right with an hour yoga class + BUBBLES tasting! This will sell out – get your tickets now!

* Please note refunds can be accommodated up to 24 hours before the event. There will be a waiting list so please request a refund if you can’t make it so we can include someone else. Cheers + Namaste.

https://www.facebook.com/events/287403411899270/

NYE UPDATE: We are opening our doors on NYE at 5pm so peeps can party till 2am. Tickets will NOT need to be purchased nor reserved, prior.

The dinner options will be available ALL NIGHT LONG for $98, including bottle or glass of wine with a chicken or beef entree of your choice, champagne at midnight!

At 10:30ish a live band, starring Tyler Kittle, Curt Collins, Cara Rimmer, Katie Hutchinson, & Jeremy Thompson for dancing and celebrating!

(Event is 21+) #thepapermilllounge #newyearseve2018 #chefkelleyrae #lounge

https://www.facebook.com/events/1124445541049772/

You are cordially invited to a New Year’s Eve feast at the fleece! Join us on Monday, December 31st for a culinary experience befitting the final meal of the year. To send off our third year serving our friends and neighbors in the Asheville community, Golden Fleece will offer a sumptuous5 course prix-fixe menucurated by Executive Chef, George Delidimos. See the full delicious line-up of luxury and lucky flavors below. Tickets for the evening will be available at 5:30pm & 7:30pm and will be $65 per guest (tax and gratuity not included). Golden Fleece will also offer wine pairings for the 5-course feast for an additional $25 per guest. Availability for this celebratory evening is limited so don’t delay, call (818) 424-7655or visit our reservation page. We look forward to the opportunity to take care of you one last time in 2018!

First Course
Creamy Lobster Bisque;pine nuts, basil, lobster tail, grilled baguette
Wine Pairing: Sparkling Rosé

Second Course
Warm Root Vegetable Salad;beets, parsnips, carrot, potato, red onion, pomegranate vinaigrette, graviera cheese, walnuts
Wine Pairing: Still Chardonnay

Third Course
Wild Mushroom & Black Garlic Ragout;wild NC mushrooms, black garlic, Madeira, thyme
Wine Pairing: Still Pinot Noir

Fourth Course
Pomegranate-Fennel Glazed Rack of Lamb;cream of corn, spiced-pickled raisin
Wine Pairing: Still Syrah

Fifth Course
Persimmon-Champagne Mousse;caramelized citrus
Wine Pairing: Champagne

New Year’s Eve dinner reservations are open!

Two seatings: 6-8pm or 8:30pm-close
$75 per person, or $100 per person with 4 wine pairings
Live music by Vollie McKenzie

Reserve online at jargonrestaurant.com or call 828-785-1761

Menu (subject to change):

Rabbit Ravioli – House ricotta, butternut squash, pistachio, fava beans, carrot, balsamic brown butter

Pickled Beet Salad – Blood orange, Marcona almonds, mint, fennel, chèvre mousse

Marinated Rouget -Whole seared, celeriac purée, cilantro, thyme, blistered peppers, charred lemon

Porchetta – Pork belly-wrapped tenderloin, hoppin johns, braised winter greens, carrots, beets, red pepper mostarda

Sweet potato pie – Sourwood honey, spicy pecans, rosemary infused fresh marshmallow, orange

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-Please note that this is a RESERVATIONS ONLY event.
-Per person costs do not include sales tax, gratuity or additional alcohol.
-A credit card will be required at time of reservation, and may be subject to a fee of $50 per person in case of cancellation within 48 hours, or no show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2205334736145694/

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with us as we head into the new year with live music, discounted drinks, and great food!

7:00pm-12:30am

30% off all cocktails, beer, and wine!

Live Music with Stevie Tombstone
9-12:30am

Free champagne toast at midnight!

https://www.stevietombstone.net/

https://www.facebook.com/events/299974830637382/

Join us to ring in 2019 with friends new and old at cozy Rustic Grape!
Celebrate and mingle over wine, dessert or a holiday cheese & charcuterie board and the silky smooth sounds of local favorite Juan Holladay! (free) Grab a party favor and a complimentary bubbles toast at midnight to welcome the new year.

Glam it up with a decadent flight of 3 sparkling wines paired with 3 house made confections. Space and quantities are limited, RESERVE your seat by purchasing a flight ticket in advance on Eventbrite.

https://www.facebook.com/events/779984422359489/

Salsa Y Mas

Asheville’s Monthly Social Every first Friday of the month at a New Location and time !!

Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Kizomba and more..

**9 PM **
Friday January 4th join us for a Sensual Bachata Class with 2umbao!!

***On Deck at 10pm until 1am is DJ Oscar Malinalli **

**Cover Ladies $5 and Gentlemen $7 , Cash only at Door please *** Class included

Location: Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope
24 Buxton Ave. Asheville NC

***Bar servers light food, Beer, Cider, & Wine!! *

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https://www.facebook.com/events/2045265538892310/

JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL TWELFTH NIGHT CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH, BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM AT HARMONS’ DEN BISTRO

CHEF CHRISTY BISHOP WILL BE PREPARING A SUMPTUOUS SHAKESPEAREAN FEAST
FOR 30 SPECIAL PATRONS

5 COURSE BANQUET $65 all inclusive

ADD WINE PAIRINGS for $25

To reserve your seat at the table call the HART Box Office at
828-456-6322 and simply leave a message for the box office or the
bistro, or email us at [email protected]

Seating is limited, so don’t delay.
Reservations must be received by December 30

The menu for this event can be viewed on our website…
www.harmonsden.harttheatre.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/384185518991379/

$15 / $15

With a vocal blend that has been dubbed “outstanding” and “meticulous,” Low Lily (Liz Simmons, Flynn Cohen & Lissa Schneckenburger) have a cohesive sound which comes naturally for musicians whose lives have been entwined on the road and onstage for almost two decades. Based in VT, the band has crafted a sound which they have shared with enthusiastic audiences throughout North America and the UK, garnering two #1 songs on international folk radio, and two New England Music Award nominations.

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/251902012156124/

Letters to Abigail IS AN APPALACHIAN/AMERICANA BAND BASED IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. SOME FOLKS DESCRIBE THEIR MUSIC AS A SIMPLE SOUTHERN PLEASURE. DIGGING DOWN INTO THE ROOTS OF THE REGION, THEY BLEND A CLASSIC APPROACH TO A NEW ORIGINAL SOUND, DRENCHED IN POWERFUL LYRICS, ACOUSTIC MELODIES AND SOULFUL HARMONIES.

THE STORY STARTS OUT LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN NEW YORK TWO GENERATIONS AGO OR PERHAPS ON A MOVIE SET IN HOLLYWOOD TODAY: THE GIRL WAS WORKING IN A WINDOWLESS BAR HIDDEN AWAY IN THE BACK OF ANOTHER BUSINESS WHEN THE STRANGER WALKED IN WITH A GUITAR, BEGAN PLAYING AND SINGING, AND SUDDENLY SHE WAS AWARE OF NOTHING BUT HIS VOICE. CAPTIVATED, SHE INTRODUCED HERSELF AND THE TWO SOON VENTURED OUT INTO THE WORLD TO MAKE MUSICAL HISTORY.

CHANGE A FEW DETAILS AND THE REALITY OF LETTERS TO ABIGAIL IS NOT FAR REMOVED FROM THIS TALE.

SEVEN YEARS AGO, KELLI REDMOND WAS WORKING AT THE BACK ROOM, A SMALL MUSIC VENUE TUCKED AWAY IN THE BACK OF THE FLAT ROCK WINE SHOPPE. IT WAS OPEN MIC NIGHT AND JAMES HARRELL WAS THERE TO PARTAKE IN THE EVENING’S FESTIVITIES, UNBEKNOWNST TO THE FACT THAT THIS EVENING WAS ABOUT TO CHANGE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIS MUSICAL PATH. “I THOUGHT HE SOUNDED FANTASTIC” REDMOND SAYS, RECALLING HER FIRST IMPRESSION OF HARRELL. “I WAS ALREADY DOING THIS MUSIC THING IN MY LIVING ROOM WHERE A BUNCH OF US WOULD PLAY TOGETHER SO I INVITED HIM TO JOIN US.”

THE REST, AS THE CLICHÉ GOES, IS HISTORY. AS SOON AS THEY FIRST PLAYED TOGETHER THEY NOTICED HOW WELL THEIR VOICES COMPLEMENTED EACH OTHER “LIKE IT WAS MEANT TO BE” SHE SAYS WITH A TONE THAT STILL SOUNDS AS EXCITED AS SHE MUST HAVE BEEN WHEN THIS ALL FIRST HAPPENED.

FROM THIS CHANCE ENCOUNTER LETTERS TO ABIGAIL WAS BORN. THE DUO IS A MODERN DAY STRING BAND WITH A DISTINCTLY OLD TIME FEEL AND IT IS EASY TO SEE WHAT DREW THE TWO MUSICIANS TOGETHER. WHEN REDMOND AND HARRELL SING TOGETHER IN HARMONY IT REALLY DOES FEEL LIKE THE TWO WERE DESIGNED WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF BEING BAND MATES. WHETHER IT IS A HEARTFELT LOVE SONG LIKE “ANGEL IN ORDINARY SHOES” OR AN UPBEAT AND CATCHY BREAK-UP SONG LIKE “LEAVE THE LEAVIN’” THE DUO SOUNDS LIKE MASTERS OF THEIR GENRE, BOTH MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY.

IN REALITY, LETTERS TO ABIGAIL IS STILL IN THE EARLY STAGES OF WHAT PROMISES TO BE A LONG AND SUCCESSFUL MUSICAL JOURNEY. THEY RECORDED THEIR FIRST ALBUM “SAY ANYTHING” IN 2013 WHICH MADE WNCW’S LIST OF TOP 100 RELEASES OF THE YEAR. REDMOND ADMITS, THOUGH, THAT THE ALBUM WAS HEAVILY INFLUENCED BY WHAT EACH OF THEM HAD BEEN DOING BEFORE THEY TEAMED UP. IT WAS A COMING TOGETHER OF “WHAT HE WROTE AND WHAT I WROTE” THAT THEY HAD POLISHED AND PRESENTED AS A DUO, AS OPPOSED TO A COMPLETELY JOINT EFFORT BY THE BAND.

ALL OF THAT CHANGED WHEN THEY RECORDED THEIR SOON-TO-BE RELEASED SELF-TITLED FOLLOW UP ALBUM. REDMOND PROMISES A MORE ECLECTIC ALBUM THAT REPRESENTS THE DUO’S WORK WRITING THEIR MUSIC AS A TEAM. “IT’S A LITTLE BIT OF A MOSH PIT” IN TERMS OF STYLE SHE PROMISES WITH A LAUGH. AS AN EXAMPLE SHE SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS THE INCLUSION OF A MURDER BALLAD, A BLUES TUNE, HEARTFELT LOVE SONGS, UPLIFTING TRACKS, AND EVEN A “SLOW, RAINY DAY KIND OF TUNE” COMING IN THE FORM OF “TAKE ME AWAY,” ORIGINALLY MADE POPULAR BY HAYES CARLL. THE RESULT IS AN ALBUM TRULY REPRESENTATIVE OF LETTERS TO ABIGAIL’S TALENT AND, SPECIFICALLY, THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCES, OF WHICH THEY PERFORM WELL OVER 100 TIMES A YEAR.
(WRITTEN BY BRETT BAREST)

https://letterstoabigail.net/home

https://www.facebook.com/events/360670314500677/

Come with a design in mind, or let us help you come up with one.

$25 per painter

Each painter receives:
2 wine glasses
Use of all painting supplies
Instruction from our artist

We encourage you to RSVP. Walk ins are welcome while glasses last.

https://www.facebook.com/events/324718624794470/

Tryon Distributing hosts The Asheville Wine Focus Group. Play wine shop owner for the night! https://metrowinesasheville.com/store/product/january-wine-focus-group/

https://www.facebook.com/events/739585906408356/

Join us for our first “Oyster’s On The Half Shell (And Champagne!)” event this Thursday, 1/10. Free to attend, Oysters available by the half dozen on the half shell at market price. Shucked right on the spot.

What’s better on a Winter’s eve than oysters paired with bubbles or your favorite glass of wine! Oysters being provided (and shucked) by “Fresh Seafood from the Coast of the Carolinas”.

Wear your favorite jeans and winter sweater to enjoy oysters by the outdoor heaters, then come in to warm up with live music from Drayton’s Duo.

For those who missed these guys the first time around, don’t make the same mistake. This will be the last opportunity before he goes on tour in New Orleans for the season. They play everything from traditional jazz, to Sinatra, to theme from Star Wars. Love taking requests and create a wonderfully lively ambience.

**Reservations are strongly encouraged so we get enough oysters for everyone. We will also take reservations for indoor and outdoor tables for large groups that evening by contacting us by email at: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/358127611649871/

Join Sanctuary Brewing Company and Ben Phan, Guitarist and Songwriter on Thursday January 10th, 2019 for an evening of incredible music by an even more incredible person!

A year of jazz conservatory at Virginia Commonwealth University left Ben Phan rebellious: uninspired by the environment and fed-up with the structure, he knew he didn’t want to be an academic musician.

So Phan began his professional career as a founding member of the Richmond Afrobeat Movement, a blend of jazz, funk and African dance music which earned significant attention in the South, including a TV appearance and other media features.

A stint as Musical Director for Free Run Wine Merchants gave Phan a chance to develop his professional skills, setting up musical events for the company, which included solo jazz gigs as well as band arrangements.

Phan then joined a bluegrass and folk band, the Rusty Strings, and discovered the joy in sitting on a porch and singing together with others, simply for the love of music.

In 2014, Phan decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and his life changed forever. Along with everything else he needed, he carried a mini-guitar on his back and became known by the name “Shredder” because of how he “shredded the guitar” when he played. Five months of travel on foot, 2,668 miles from the Mexican border all the way into Canada, playing for himself and the people he met, transformed his relationship with music. He began writing songs, drawn from his experiences on the trail as well as his past struggles with depression, addiction, loss and love. The music offered hope and solace, to him and to his audiences.

The time on the Pacific Crest Trail renewed Phan’s passion for music. With a prolific body of original work, he returned to Asheville to record his first solo EP, “Hold On, Let Go.” He assembled a band, made up of some of the best musicians in Asheville: besides liking his music, they appreciate the dedication and professionalism Phan brings to his work. The band released it’s debut album, “Dreams in Modern Folk”, to a sold out crowd at the Altamont Theatre, one of Asheville’s finest listening rooms. The band continued to perform successful shows over the following year, refining their high energy sound which combines fiery improvisation with rich composition. This led to a successful kickstarter campaign to fund their next album, “Fear is the Teacher”, which the band is currently recording with Grammy winning producer Matt Williams. Phan continues to perform with the band, as a solo artist, and in collaborations with other musicians; he has also built a successful guitar teaching practice, which he finds a great source of inspiration.

Phan is a prolific poet, songwriter, and guitarist, with the soul of an improviser. He crafts his songs to give room for improvisation, presence, and self-expression in the moment. He believes that the best live music is when everyone playing is co-creating – which means that every one of his concerts offers audiences a different sound and a unique experience.

https://www.benphanmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/215055552739243/

Love succulents? Love wine?

Then this is the event you don’t want to miss!

Come get your hands dirty with us and find your artistic side. Learn the basics of planting and caring for your own succulent planter. The Workshop is $40.00 and includes; 3 large healthy and beautiful succulents, our own blend of succulent’s soil, moss, decorative rock, an upcycled champagne bottle cut by Hooarte with wine cork stabilizers for the bottles.
No experience necessary, planting can get messy so dress appropriately
The Ice Cream Fountain will have their regular menu available. Our succulent workshops tend to sell out so be sure to register quick to guarantee your spot.

https://www.facebook.com/events/549938032178376/

Caitlin Krisko & Aaron Austin return to downtown Asheville’s cozy neighborhood wine bar for a soulful acoustic performance! Don’t miss local favorite The Broadcast Band’s lead duo for a rare, up close & unplugged performance Jan 11 and Jan 25!
Seats fill up, come early! ??

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229736300617606/

Nestled in the steep slopes of the Sandy Mush farming community sits SAHC’s Robinson Rough cabin. Surrounded by 248 acres of SAHC conserved land this cabin is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. It is in this cabin we will hold our first SAHC Knitting Party on Saturday, January 12th. Participants will be treated to a warm, cozy space to knit as well as an opportunity to learn about the history of Robinson Rough and SAHC’s role in conserving the Sandy Mush farming community. Participants are welcomed to bring their needles, yarn, and knitting projects for an afternoon of coziness and merriment. Brownies and other refreshments will be served and the aroma of mulled wine will fill the air.

This party will be B.Y.O.B and B.Y.O.Y (Bring your own yarn)

Cost: Free for members, $10 for non-members
Group Size: This outing is limited to 15 participants due to size of cabin

Registration is required to attend. Register online at: https://appalachian.org/event/knitting-party-at-robinson-rough-cabin/

https://www.facebook.com/events/147353949481267/

Wine flights and live acoustic music!

https://www.facebook.com/events/352177155565563/

Come date with us at AR Workshop AVL for a DIY class with your boo and create your own Framed Wood Sign or Centerpiece Box! Customize your project with your choice of (non-toxic!) stain and designer paint colors.
*BYO wine or beer to sip and enjoy during the workshop.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2192424890997225/

January 13th (Sunday) at 3pm, doors at 2:15.
Suggested donation $20.
Refreshments will be served (with beer and wine) for donations to a local charity.

Steeped in traditional music from both sides of the color line, Scott Ainslie is a renowned acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He learned southern old-time ballads, banjo and fiddle from senior musicians in North Carolina and West Virginia and blues from his black elders in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi: his roots are deep.

“the kind of musician they don’t make any more, in the mold of the late Pete Seeger – unpretentious, dead serious about his craft, dedicated to preserving traditional American music and instruments, unabashedly faithful to left-liberal values, and so versatile he can make you weep one moment over the story of a dying steel town (“All these houses for sale, and ain’t none of them sold…”) and snicker appreciatively the next at a driving Mississippi blues song full of earthy innuendo.”

-Pamela Constable, The Washington Post

DIRECTIONS

From I-26 take EXIT 37, LONG SHOALS Rd.

Drive WEST (away from Biltmore Park).

LEFT at the 2nd traffic light @ BREVARD RD. 300 yards.

RIGHT on AVERY’S CREEK RD. There is a cute little white church with a red door on the right at the intersection.

3.5 miles until the road ends at a gate labeled AVERY PARK.

APPLE MAPS and possibly other GPS systems will tell you to turn at Mt. Laurel Rd. DO NOT TURN THERE.

Continue on Avery’s Creek Rd until it ends at the Avery Park gate.

At the call box, if the gate is not open scroll to SPARKS with the A-Z buttons and press CALL. We will buzz you in.

1/2 Mile to the STOP sign.

LEFT on STREAMSIDE DR Go past the first driveway on the right and take the next right, which is a GRAVEL road.

Sally and Lora

721 Streamside Dr Arden, NC 28704

828-654-7357

https://www.facebook.com/events/331585940958574/

Baby it’s going to be cold outside… who doesn’t love to cuddle under a soft, cozy, chunky knit blanket? Ever thought about making your own? Our skilled instructor will walk you through the art of hand knitting a beautiful throw blanket while you sip on an amazing glass of wine… Christmas may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end! Seating is limited. Ticket price includes cost of materials plus a glass of wine. Additional wine and beer are always available for purchase.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1948573715238890/