Calendar of Events
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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Give us 2-4 hours. Enjoy a day of music and memories — and the knowledge that you helped to bring a community together! You’ll also get a little swag: a 11th Annual Festival Tee Shirt, snacks, a drink ticket, and our new Blue Ridge Pride Center buttons and stickers. Volunteer roles include: setup and breakdown, selling wristbands, beverages or merchandise, and assisting with volunteer check-in or VIP. Learn more and sign up here.
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Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
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RiverFest 2019 is less than two weeks! As part of our RiverFest celebrations this year we will be raffling off two kayaks from Liquidlogic. Funds raised from the raffle will support our work to revitalize the French Broad River and watershed.
Tickets are $10 for 10 or 25 for $20. Purchase your tickets here.
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
The Appalachia Now! catalogue is now available for pre-order. The 64-page, full-color illustrated book is published in conjunction with the opening special exhibition Appalachia Now! An Interdisciplinary Survey of Contemporary Art in Southern Appalachia, includes descriptions and images from the 50 featured artists, plus a foreword by Executive Director Pamela Myers and a statement from Jason Andrew, guest curator.
Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville hosts new summer exhibitions – Mariella Bisson, Setting Shapes; Oil paintings by two new painters: Samantha Keely Smith and Paul Sattler; and a group invitational called Give Me Wood. These exhibitions continue at 24 N Lexington Avenue through the end of August.
Mariella Bisson deftly delineates the sculptural planes of regional waterfalls and sylvan scenes creating refreshingly contemporary landscape paintings. Her oil-over-collage paintings feature built-up texture, suggesting the complex surface of stone and tree bark, lichen, and moss. Bisson’s paintings demonstrate a strong understanding of formal composition and reflect a sensibility honed from time she’s spent immersed in the outdoors. Of note, Bisson is a two-time recipient of the Pollock-Krasner grant and was awarded a New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship in painting.
Samantha Keely Smith creates inspired and stirring abstract paintings in oil. The Brooklyn-based artist sees her paintings “as an expression of our internal turbulence. They reflect the overwhelming reality of being constantly aware of what is happening in the wider world – Change is the only constant.” Smith’s nebulous compositions are evocative of luminous cloudscapes and primordial oceans. Brilliant areas of stained pigment collide with waves of painterly brush strokes ultimately conjuring imagined environments with a timeless quality. “These paintings are about the essence of who we all are, as human beings… We all want love and connection.” Smith’s works give form to fluctuations between turbulence and calm present in everything from our emotions to the temporal world. Overall, Smith’s focus is on the underlying psychological impact of the dawning awareness of our shifting reality.
An accomplished oil painter, Paul Sattler was the recipient of the John R. Solomon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. In 2004, he was selected to exhibit at the 179th Annual Invitational Exhibition of Contemporary Art at the National Academy of Design in New York, where he received the Wallace Truman Prize. Dramatic narratives unfold in his charged and enigmatic oil paintings which reference historic and literary sources. Sattler comments, “A diverse population of animals are enmeshed in my works’ human-inhabited environments, theatrical locales, and domestic dramas.”
Give Me Wood is an imaginative and evocative collection of contemporary painting and wood sculpture. Central to the identity and creation of all the extraordinary two- and three-dimensional works in the exhibition is the common material of wood. The participating artists defy logic, explore space (both real and imagined), carve, bend, turn, and otherwise construct some truly amazing and innovative work! Featuring Michael Alm, Garry Knox Bennett, Gil Bruvel, Christian Burchard, Tom Eckert, David Ellsworth, Ron Layport, Wendy Maruyama, and Sylvie Rosenthal.
$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show
Suncoast Emmy award-winning songwriters Kathryn Belle and Mickey Abraham return to the Isis Music Hall!
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals – a significant new voice in the Americana music world! Original front porch swing music played by Happy People! It’s what happens when friendship, southern storytelling, musical talent and string quartet sensibilities combine.
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 Reservations
https://www.facebook.com/events/2205471306384704/
Super fun punk show with :
Cloud City Caskets (AVL )
https://cloudcitycaskets.bandcamp.com/releases
Hopeless Otis (NYC)
https://hopelessotis.bandcamp.com/
Symptoms (PDX/Memphis)
https://symptomsportland.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/524415158087471/
Genre: Electronic, Future Bass, Downtempo
Show: 10PM
Cover: Donations @ the Door
Ages: 21+
Spectacle
BIOGRAPHY
In the winter of 2015, a striking new voice formed in the heart of Denver’s electronic music scene. Spectacle’s orchestral instrumentation (violin, synth, guitar) quickly made the duo stand out amongst the crowd; each performance being an experience that is refreshingly original. Hard hitting drops, alongside an afro-cuban feel make for an irresistible groove and a heady tropical soundscape. Beautiful soaring violin melodies, and deep rhythmic bass synth lines drive each musical passage through every member of the audience. Band members Michael Mahan and Jessica Borth work in unity gripping the crowd for a show that is both mesmerizing and captivating from start to finish. Spectacle brings their audience through an innovative and dynamic journey show after show after show..
BRAND ABSTRACT
The Spectacle Duo’s unique instrumentation brings a multi-dimensional sound not typically heard in the electronic music scene. Spectacle breaks the mold of traditional EDM by incorporating Jazz, Funk, Classical, Afro-Cuban beats, and live instrumentation performance into an intricate masterpiece of harmonic styles and landscapes. The Trio, most commonly described as refreshing and exciting, offers its audience a new hybrid of genres that span all ages.
web: http://www.spectaclemusic.net
vid: https://youtu.be/TGPSGQGVfw0
Cpt. HyperDrive
Passion and intensity define Cpt. HyperDrive’s personality, and his music.
Born in Bogota, Colombia, Cpt. HyperDrive (Robert Gray) was adopted and raised in Long Island. His upbringing in NY brought him to love hip hop and the NYC “Golden Age” sound. Always having a passion for music, but no formal training, Hyperdrive bought a sampler and turntable, and took his shot at creating beats. HyperDrive started producing in 2007, slicing vinyl samples and programming drums on his MPC. After graduating college, HyperDrive realized his dreams to become a musician. Hungry to perfect his craft, he enrolled and graduated from an audio engineering school (REI) on LI. During this time, he was introduced to electronic music thru his friend and fellow BomBassic producer, Brucey B. This vastly changed his perspective on music and how his sound would develop.
His fascination with bass music and all its sub-genres incited HyperDrive to learn the production techniques of EDM and implement elements of dubstep, glitch hop, trance, house and more into his sound. HyperDrive’s production has evolved and now features chopped and looped samples of funk, jazz, rock, blues, classical and soul combined with blistering digital basslines, laser synths, and of course, hard hitting drums. Progression is the key to HyperDrive’s production. Varying tempos, life like drum patterns, new melodies, and a plethora of samples are introduced constantly throughout his tracks to keep them fresh and exciting. HyperDrive’s evolution from boom bap beatsmith to EDM producer has come full circle and he is ready to throw dance floors into a frenzy in 2012! Once you hear his music and experience his live set, you will understand why he is known as Cpt. HyperDrive
music: soundcloud.com/cpthyperdrive
https://www.facebook.com/events/2345648272382301/
Every Friday night you can find DJ Databoy and DJ Woodside spinning your favorite rap records. Dancing is permitted! No Cover.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2530249150380639/?event_time_id=2530253723713515
STS9 and Hawk’s Nest Music are teaming up once again to bring you a series of special events over the Shining Rock weekend in Asheville, July 19-21!
We are excited to announce the Official STS9 Afterparty lineups for Friday and Saturday nights, both at Asheville Music Hall.
HNM artist’s Obeah and Mux Mool will be kicking Friday night off before a unique Zach Velmer B2B Whitness DJ set. Saturday night will start with Modern Measure special PA set, followed by Alana Rocklin and David Phipps solo performances.
Doors open at 11 PM and the party goes on until 2 AM. So head on over when STS9 ends at Pisgah Brewery!
Downstairs of Asheville Music Hall, at The One Stop, Spectacle will be performing all three nights of the weekend. STS9 Afterparty ticket holders are able to also check out the Spectacle show for an additional $5.
Friday night tickets: https://sts9_fri.eventbrite.com
Saturday night tickets: https://sts9_sat.eventbrite.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/577774809415331/
A monthly gathering of enthusiasts to celebrate all things automotive, share stories and build friendships around a shared passion for cars. The event is FREE and open to all.
DETAILS: http://bit.ly/CarsConcord
https://www.facebook.com/events/837238529957915/?event_time_id=837238546624580
The celebration is sponsored by Triskellion Brewing Company with entertainment provided by The Gathering
Dark. The Hendersonville Shrine Club will be on hand in the non-profit booth. Other offerings during the
festivities will be food demonstrations, samplings, the kid’s zone and other surprises.
The market now offers SNAP/EBT recipients a chance to use their benefits to purchase Henderson County goods,
with support from “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas,” an initiative of the Duke Endowment. Debit and credit
cards are also accepted.
The Henderson County Tailgate Market features fresh county grown produce. It is one of the oldest and most
successful open air markets in Western North Carolina.
The season is open to the public through October 26 from 8am to 12 noon at 100 North King Street in the parking
lot of the county office building.
Instructors:
Heather Edwards, PT, Sexuality Counselor and Educator
Tuesday Feral, LPCA, NCC, Tranzmission Support Programs Director
Location:
This course will take place in Clyde, NC which is a short drive West of Asheville at Haywood Regional Medical Center. There will be a Saturday night event in Asheville and recommendations for lodging will be on the West side of Asheville for easy access to both.
More information coming soon!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/346570152569400/
Summer is all about outdoor fun, spending quality time together as a family and taking in the wonderful sights of nature. Submit your photos of your family hiking, sunlight making its way through the trees or of the fantastic views that make Chimney Rock so special. 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 cost to enter contest.
https://www.facebook.com/events/540542089755630/?event_time_id=540542186422287
The Anything That Floats Parade is where people from all walks of life come and express their creativity on the river. Teams work together to create all sorts of river vessels; some simple, some elaborate, some made from recycled materials, and others made with lots of flair. The sky is the limit, as long as it floats. The whole parade is hosted during the annual RiverFest Music Festival at New Belgium where people can watch the floats go by from the liquid center deck
Every Saturday in July the park stays open late, until 9:00 p.m., so you can make more time for family memories. Enjoy evening train and stage shows, rides at dusk, and fun throughout the park.
Old-growth stands can be found in rare pockets throughout the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. One of those small areas is right here in Chimney Rock State Park. This moderate hike rambles through an area typically not open to the public in order to introduce participants to characteristics of old growth forests and native trees.
Cost: Includes Park admission: $23 Adult, $8 Annual Passholder, $13 Youth (ages 5-15), $6 Rockin’ Discovery Passholder. Advance registration required.
https://www.facebook.com/events/573083793138261/
Sorry, WORKSHOP IS FULL!
Botanical Sketching & Painting with Graphite & Watercolor
Sat, July 20 from 10 to 12 noon
with Claire Simpson-Jones
Learn to sketch realistic studies of flowers and plants. To complete the drawings, we will use watercolor washes with simple mixing and painting techniques. For Beginner to Intermediate Level.
Bring a sketchbook to the class. Graphite and paint will be provided.
Limited class size. Free, but pre-registration required. Sign up in the Garden Shop or call 828-645-3937.
About Claire: Claire Simpson-Jones enjoys the unpredictability and luminosity of watercolors to capture the beauty of nature. She has been the art teacher at North Buncombe High School for 24 years, a professional Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Fine Art Painter. She is a signature member of the Watercolor Society of North Carolina. Her paintings can be seen at various locations in Asheville.
https://www.facebook.com/events/511411019399897/
In its 72nd year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of crafts ranging from contemporary to traditional in works of clay, wood, metal, glass, fiber, natural materials, paper, leather, mixed media and jewelry. Event hours are: Thursday 7/18 10:00am – 6:00pm Friday 7/19 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 7/20 10:00am – 6:00pm Sunday 7/21 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Thu, 23 May 2019 at 01:57 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/653041201806652/
Come join us for fun, food, fellowship, and shopping!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2354575788139045/
Who: All ages and all families!
Theme: This month we will be exploring the theme of WATER. The Earth is over 70% water, and it comes in all shapes and sizes! We will spend our morning learning all about the water at the Farm, why water is important for all living things, and we will even spend some time playing in the water around the Farmstead. We encourage families to plan on getting wet and messy, as everyone should get the chance to play in water!
What: Family Discovery Day is an opportunity to come explore the Farmstead with family for FREE.
At each event we will provide a craft, forest exploration prompt, an engagement activity to further explore the theme of the month, educational boards on the theme to promote lifelong learning, and an item we will be raffling off. This is all in addition to opening our 25 acre school grounds for families to explore!
Where: 218 Morgan Cove Road NC 28715
When: ____ from 10am-12pm and BYOPicnic from 12pm-1pm. This is a RAIN or SHINE event. There is saying we believe in at the Farmstead, there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing choices!
Price: FREEE!!!! No registration required, but you can tell us your ‘going’ so we can make sure to have enough supplies!
Raffle: Each month we will be raffling off an item related to the theme to one lucky family who is in attendance. Stay tuned to the event page for the announcement of the raffle item as the Family Discovery Day approaches.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2164153563868231/
Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392601365000
Several BBQ Vendors, Other Food Vendors, Local Crafts, Children’s Activities, Clogging, Music, Music, Music.
https://www.facebook.com/events/579340962538741/
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.
The classes and the introduction to Qigong will be taught by Dr. John Akers.
Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.
https://www.facebook.com/events/414684999313998/?event_time_id=414685042647327
Come get your slice and playboating on the Pigeon River! Every year Paddle In Pink hosts this female only event to raise money for the Live Like Maria Foundation. Join us for a fun day on the water, raffle prizes, food and beer after the river!
This year we are moving to FoxFire Riverside Campground. There will be a $5 charge (for their insurance policy) which will also get you 1 raffle ticket. Please meet at the FoxFire Riverside Campground promptly at 10:30 so we can organize shuttle and head up to the put-in. The Jackson demo fleet will be there as well and you will need to come a bit early to outfit yourself. Groups will split up based on short playboats or slicey boats. We will play our way down the river (we are not guiding you down the river so if you aren’t confident in a class III playboat run, please join us just for the fun at the end). Tips and advice will be offered throughout your time on the water. Once we are finished, we will bring out some food under the pavilion, bring out the beer and get the raffle going. Once we are finished with the raffle, anyone wanting to get back in the water to play at the NOC hole is welcome to.
Anyone wanting to camp, please get there before 10:30 to claim your spot. $8 to camp. Beer will stay here for the night ;)
Stay tuned for complete details.
https://www.facebook.com/events/284766152236324/
STS9 and Hawk’s Nest Music are teaming up once again to bring you a series of special events over the Shining Rock weekend in Asheville, July 19-21!
Come by Asheville Music Hall Saturday July 20th from 11 AM – 3 PM for a very special STS9 themed brunch, with food provided by the Mojo Kitchen & Lounge.
All menu items have been renamed to reflect some of your favorite STS9 tunes. We will also have live music all morning from Hawk’s Nest Music artists: Kyle Holly of Modern Measure, Captain Luxury (Charlie Thornton of Modern Measure), and Obeah.
No advance tickets for the brunch. There will be a $5 cash donation for entry that morning.
Come vibe early with us before night two of STS9!
https://www.facebook.com/events/899019813779241/
Casey Balsham is a comedian and cheese lover out of New York City. She has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Tidal’s No Small Talk series and can be heard as one of the co-hosts of the popular Not Another True Crime Podcast by Betches. Casey was also the lead in the Off Broadway musical HA! and wrote and starred in her own one woman show called “Casey Balsham Does A Thing”. She has an album coming out this summer and would really like you to follow her on Instagram @casefaceb.
Featuring Robby Slowik
Hosted by TBA
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-casey-balsham-tickets-64181881736