Calendar of Events

The pop doesn’t stop in this smash hit musical! The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes – Betty Jean (Shannon Dionne, Cindy Lou (Kathleen Watson), Missy(Chelsey Lee Mirheli) and Suzy (Natalie Brouwer Wilson), four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing over 30 classic ’50s and ’60s hits songs as “Lollipop”, “Dream Lover”, “Stupid Cupid”, “Lipstick on Your Collar”, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me”, “It’s My Party”, “It’s In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)” and so many more! You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes – it’s a joyous snapshot of a musical era!

https://www.facebook.com/events/393229594752039/

ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall

Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.

Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird

Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson

https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651180021599

Tools on Stools (formerly Howie Johnson and Friends) wows you with jazz, blues, rock, fusion jams. Mark McDaniel playing acoustic. . .
2019 Every Sunday afternoon.
Cool vibe! Open at noon. Ride Safe!

https://www.facebook.com/events/431722657368329/

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend with us! We’ll be serving green pints of Carolina Apple Saturday & Sunday, and a live string band will be playing Irish jigs from 3-6pm on Sunday, March 17!

https://www.facebook.com/events/406232850193862/

We’re back! St. Patrick’s Day gig. Lots of new music to play since the last gig. Hope to see you there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/794624940871989/

In honor of Pi Day, UNC Asheville is hosting a community fun-run. Run or walk (or skip or trot) the 3.14 mile distance, which celebrates Pi’s value. The event is open to the public and has a nominal registration fee of $15.00, which includes a t-shirt and swag bag.

Proceeds will benefit the Asheville Initiative for Math at UNC Asheville and its Marvelous Math Club at Pisgah View Apartments. Marvelous Math Club uses math as a catalyst to build leadership skills, create community and provide a space where elementary school students can grow academically and socially.

The Pi Day Run is a chance to show your support for math literacy, which enhances our ability to solve problems, understand statistical concepts like risk, and to communicate effectively with numbers. Math literacy is an essential skill in our current workforce environment and will continue to grow in importance for personal economic success.

https://www.facebook.com/events/371664810063007/

Weekly Jazz Jam Hosted by UNCA Music Department

Every Sunday from 4:00- 7:00 pm
$3 students suggested donation
$5 non-students suggested donation

The band begins at 4:00. Jam (with a full rhythm section) begins at 5:00 and goes until 7:00.

Unfortunately Mary Steinbrecher is still not feeling well and will not be performing this week, but fear not she will return to sing and lead the band another week upon her recovery! So instead the house band will be playing in tribute to Cannonball Adderley featuring guitarist Mathew Manning. Come bring your axe and jam or just hang!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2233868093535790/?event_time_id=2233868120202454

This afternoon mini-retreat—on the cusp of the Spring Equinox—will support you as you slowly release wintertime energy. We’ll explore and nurture those parts of you that may feel ready to unfurl and stretch, ever-so-gently, toward the light. And we’ll honor and tend to what is still resting and taking shape beneath the surface.

This workshop combines deeply nourishing yoga poses—all very welcoming to beginners—and carefully chosen sacred scents offered through breathing practices and gentle massage. Together, they will help ease your body and your nervous system into this season of rebirth.

$45
includes aromatherapy gift to take home!

Happy Body South Asheville

https://www.facebook.com/events/2079406285472389/

Bywater Bluegrass Jam Every Sunday from 4-7pm and hosted by Drew Matulich! Come out and enjoy some Bluegrass Music on the French Broad River and bring a friend!

https://www.facebook.com/events/256311128567439/?event_time_id=256311305234088

The Asheville Community Band is PROUD to announce our next concert event; Mozart, Mountains and Mickey Mouse! In collaboration with the Asheville Amadeus festival, we are celebrating with a concert that combines Mozart, Appalachian twang and Walt Disney for an unforgettable afternoon of multi-genre classics. A concert for the whole family, this energetic performance features Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro,a host of mountain-themed pieces and a stellar lineup of Disney favorites.
Sunday, March 17, 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. at Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville, 300 Library Lane. Tickets: Adult $12 / Students and Youth Free (Disney costumes encouraged!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1647190612093580/

Awesome News,

I just landed a brand-new residency in Downtown Asheville!!!!!!
It’s gonna be held at the Downtown’s newest bar Asheville Club. Such a quaint little spot on the corner overlooking Haywood Street. It’s also an early bird show, so everyone can make it out. Come here some good ole tunes and grab a beverage.

Vaden Landers was born in Knoxville Tn. In his late teens, he traveled America’s Railways & Highways, learning music and lessons in life on the way. Since moving to Asheville,NC, Vaden has been focusing on song-writing and creating new music. Listening and learning from his passion of old music, he intends on carrying on the Tradition of American music through his own. Vaden has played in many different kinds of bands throughout his life, as well as with a few notable acts.

***FREE SHOW*****
See ya there!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/574201263063687/?event_time_id=574201279730352

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. 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.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/265403914135277/?event_time_id=265403974135271

It’s that time again!! Time to gather and celebrate each other and our community. More details soon…

https://www.facebook.com/events/1906828502749337/

It’s that time again! Time for the annual MacMomma Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook Off (hosted by the Asheville Vegan Society and THE BLOCK Off Biltmore). Proceeds will go to help both TBOB and AVS continue to do vegan outreach. Will Fat Rabbit Comfort Catering, vegan roaming, Courtney Zurcher and Stephanie Bly Sulzman retain their titles or will winners emerge? Come, taste, vote, and find out.

Here’s how it works:

Cook up your best vegan mac ‘n’ cheese and bring it to THE BLOCK Off Biltmore to be entered in the competition. (All entries must be set up and ready to go no later than 5:15.)

Your dish must include some type of pasta and some kind of vegan cheezy sauce. All entries must be vegan (no meat, fish, poultry, dairy, honey, or gelatin). Please bring enough for a bunch folks to have a small tasting of your dish.

NOTE: All dishes must arrive prepared. There is no cooking on site. You may have your entry in a chafing dish if you’d like. There will not be electricity to plug in crockpots, etc. Please, bring your own serving utensil. Thank you!

NOT A CHEF, NOT A PROBLEM! Please come and help us judge the entries, buy a green beer in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, and enjoy socializing. Please bring your appetite and your own plate and fork. Thank you! Plan to arrive at 5:00, check in, buy a drink, find a place to sit, and be ready to start tasting at 5:30! (See the schedule below)

Get your tickets early! Advance tickets will be the first in line for sampling.

To Enter: Free in advance ($5 at the door)
To Sample/Judge: $10 in advance ($15 at the door)

Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners. We hope to see you there! This will be one yummy competition!

Schedule:

5:00 – 5:15 All Cooks MUST arrive, check in and set up.

5:00 – 5:30 Tasters/Judges arrive, check in, buy a drink, find a place to sit, and be ready to start tasting at 5:30!

5:30 – 5:45 Let the tasting begin! Attendees who purchased advance tickets will line up and will be served a small taste from each entry.

5:45-6:00 Next round of tasting! Attendees who purchased tickets at the door will line up and will be served a small taste from each entry.

6:00 – 6:15 Finish eating and fill out your ballots!

6:15 – 6:30 Winners are announced. Prizes awarded. Photos taken.

6:30 – 7:00 Clean up, socialize and depart.
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Parking info:

Parking is free in the municipal lot at Spruce and Marjorie.

The Aloft Hotel parking lot’s first hour is free.

There is also parking at Charlotte and Eagle but it’s a bit of an incline.

The church lot at 47 Eagle is a paid lot (flat $5)

Street parking is often available.

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Get your tickets early! Advance tickets are less expensive AND you are in the first group to get food!

Prices:
To Enter: free if you register before midnight Mar 16th, $5 any entry after that
To Sample/Judge: $10 (sales close Mar 16th), $15 at the door

All proceeds go to The Asheville Vegan Society and THE BLOCK off biltmore for vegan/community outreach. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 winners.

We hope to see you there! This will be one yummy competition!

https://www.facebook.com/events/387097641867913/

Happy St. Patricks Day from Sanctuary Brewing Company!

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!

The Gathering Dark (Josh Dunkin & Steven Durose) will gather once again for an evening of Traditional Irish Tunes @ 6 PM!

https://www.facebook.com/events/155074438753686/

Join us for Communion Sunday!!!!! Communion is a special comedy drag service to rejuvenate your soul during times of celebration and times of need. Beer City Sisters, Abbey of All Souls created Communion to seek to inspire, uplift, inform and challenge the community to be good stewards of Universal Joy. The program is rich and varied, including offerings by a variety of entertainers (some of which may be irreverent and downright offensive!). “IF YOU GET EASILY OFFENDED, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO BE” come and join us in Communion. Service starts at 6pm and “worship” at 8pm. NO COVER FEE!!! Banks Ave. Bar will donate 10% of their sales to the Beer City Sisters, Abbey of All Souls.

https://www.facebook.com/events/279393379406105/?event_time_id=279393399406103

With the Final Season of HBO’s Game of Thrones approaching and the first episode date announced we will be hosting a seven week long trivia tournament to aid in the build up of this epic final season. Each week will cover one season with the last week ending with a watch party for the new episode. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall and we will crown a winner for each week. Sign up by emailing [email protected]. Teams will be limited to four per team space is limited. Reserve your team’s spot now!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1647124148721726/?event_time_id=1647124152055059

Drink wine, watch the selection show live and establish your excuses for calling out of work during the upcoming games.

https://www.facebook.com/events/651083695340690/

Join us for gentle yoga every Sunday in the Parlor! Wrap your weekend up with a centering, donation-based session with one of our two lovely instructors, Sophie and Adam, who will help you tune-in to your body, focus on your breath, and generally have a great time!

https://www.facebook.com/events/430821830824631/?event_time_id=430821850824629

This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.

This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

https://www.facebook.com/events/288464038533989/?event_time_id=288464058533987

This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.

This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

https://www.facebook.com/events/288464038533989/

Due to popular demand GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer and revered guitarist Warren Haynes has announced a second performance of Warren Haynes Presents: Dreams & Songs – A Symphonic Journey, on March 17 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC. The two shows kick off the Asheville Symphony’s 2019 Asheville Amadeus festival, a 10-day multi-genre Mozart-inspired event fit for all tastes and ages.

During this evening of world-class musicianship, Haynes will lead symphonic adaptations of songs spanning his vast repertoire including tunes by Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band and Grateful Dead as well as music from Haynes’ solo catalogue and several surprise covers.

Haynes will be joined by the Asheville Symphony along with Oteil Burbridge on bass (Allman Brothers Band, Dead & Co., The Aquarium Rescue Unit), John Medeski on keyboards (Medeski Martin & Wood, Phil Lesh & Friends) and Jeff Sipe on drums (Aquarium Rescue Unit, Leftover Salmon).

Rich Daniels, the versatile musical director of The City Lights Orchestra in Chicago and music director for FOX’s hit show Empire, will conduct. Daniels has appeared with some of the greatest names in music including Ray Charles, Garth Brooks, Dionne Warwick, and many more.

JUST ANNOUNCED (03/06/19): Joining the Dreams & Songs core band of Warren Haynes (guitar & vocals), Oteil Burbridge (bass), John Medeski (keyboards) and Jeff Sipe (drums) will be special guest Greg Osby on saxophone, as well as Edwin McCain and Jasmine Muhammad, who will provide background vocals. Following their performance with the Asheville Symphony, the band will perform a different extended encore each night.

Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 at 10:00 AM
Venue Presale (Online only): Wed, 20 Feb 2019 at 12:00 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/301530997228165/

We have been asked to bring comedy to Sylva, so we are, our way, with the reinvention of Whose Line Is It Anyway! A night of comedy improv and crazy shenanigans! Want to be apart, come and put your name or scenario in the fishbowl and lets watch the madness unfold!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2772910429600914/?event_time_id=2772910442934246

Join Casting Director, Erica S. Bream in a three-week ONLINE self-tape class!

Self-taping is a different muscle than any other audition technique. More and more, Casting Directors are expecting quality self-tapes, (and guess what – they’re hiring people from them!)

In this three-week class, Erica will help you hone your technical and performance skills, answer your questions, and guide you to a successful self-tape.

** Actors will self-tape at home (with material especially selected by Erica,) and participants will gather once a week in a LIVE online forum to watch tapes while Erica provides examples and feedback

** Access to an online folder where all class work and feedback videos can be accessed. Erica will also post helpful clips, articles and references

** Intimate class size to provide ample time and attention to each participant

** Requirements: 1. A way to self-tape and 2. A good internet connection!

Class schedule:

Feb. 26 – final day to register, Erica sends welcome and first set of sides/instructions.

Mar. 3, 7:30pm EST – LIVE FEEDBACK SESSION with ERICA

Mar. 10, 7:30pm EST – LIVE FEEDBACK SESSION with ERICA

Mar. 17 – No class (St. Patrick’s Day)

Mar. 24th, 7:30pm EST – LIVE FEEDBACK SESSION with ERICA
Space is limited! Register today!

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FAQs

What kind of material will we be working on? Do I need to provide my own?

Erica will provide all material, with a different focus each week. Roles will range in size, type and genre over the course of the class. You will not need to find your own sides. Material will be sent out on Tuesdays, tapes will be due Friday and will be watched back on Sunday.

What happens if I can’t make it to a live feedback session?

All feedback sessions will be taped and stored in the class’s shared folder! Erica will also record PERSONALIZED feedback videos with picture-in-picture notes, pointers, etc.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Nope! All ages welcome!

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Erica at ericasbreamcasting.com

What’s the refund policy?

Full refunds will be honored up until Mon. Feb. 25th. Due to the nature and tiiming of this class, no refunds (full or partial) will be paid out past this deadline.

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Sure! As long as you let Erica know who the new participant is by Feb. 26th, you are welcome to transfer your registration to anyone else.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2055082147890675/?event_time_id=2055082161224007

Come one Come all!! IT’S ST. PATRICKS DAY Y’ALL!!! Join us in Black Mountain NC!! to ring in Saint Patrick’s day right!! It’s been a while Black Mountain… are you ready? Cause Tuatha Dea IS!!

Combining primal rhythms, melodic and ethereal ballads, screaming guitar riffs with an Appalachian/Celtic vibe this FAMILY born of a family drum circle delivers an authentic tribal and clannish feel that not only draws the audience into the music but into the moment and clan as well. Their rhythmic groove and interaction naturally inspires audience participation which has become a staple of their performances. From the beginning the band has embraced its Celtic heritage and meshed the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland with their own bold blend of mainstream rock, mountain drumming and Appalachian blues to produce a truly unique sound that has a universal appeal! Dubbed “The Eclectic Steam-Punk Partridge Family in Kilts and Corsets” and “The Appalachian Fae”, this band is REAL family!!!

Check Out Their Web-Site: http://tuathadea.com/about-the-band/
and Facedbook PageTU

https://www.facebook.com/events/389813061575550/

$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show

The Currys present some old favorites and also selections from their brand new album, This Side of the Glass, with a full 6-piece band.

The Currys have been staking their claim in the Americana music scene since 2013, when vocalist/guitarist Tommy Curry quit his teaching job and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, to join the harmony-based folk-rock outfit newly formed by brother Jimmy Curry (vocals, guitar) and cousin Galen Curry (vocals, bass). The band has since written and released two full-length albums: their studio debut Follow (2014), called “eye-opening, but warmly familiar” by Earmilk, and whose title track is “one of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard” (Todd Moe of NCPR); and sophomore effort West of Here (2016), with its “tight-as-a-rubber-band” harmonies and “infectious” songwriting (PopMatters).

Main Stage Seated :: 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/1018824731659072/

Let’s get our glow on for St Paddy’s Day with this DJ’d dance party! Our lights go out as we turn up the fun with black lights, green glow sticks, fancy-Irish themed cocktails, food and dance music! This is a first come-first-serve event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/386028571964472/

Genre: Celebrating Saint Patricks Party
Tickets: $10.00
Show: 8PM (Doors: 7PM)
Ages: 21+

Saint Patrick Day by night at Asheville Music Hall with Mimi Naja (of Fruition), Brad Parsons (of Brad Parsons & Starbird) + friends and Upstate!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2308403546152225/

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Four Leaf Peat (traditional Irish band) at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/306111156708055/