Calendar of Events

The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 11am. The parade features nearly 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, youth sports, nonprofits and businesses. This year’s parade theme is “Appalachian Holiday.”

2018 Grand Marshal is hiker, author, speaker and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis. In 2011, Davis completed the Appalachian Trail (2,185 miles) in 46 days, 11 hours and 20 minutes, making her the fastest A.T. hiker until the record was broken again in 2015. In total, she’s hiked more than 14,000 miles of long-distance trails on six continents — adventures that informed her seven books, numerous articles and interviews, and speeches on making the wilderness accessible to all. This Ashevillean served as board member for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and an ambassador for the American Hiking Society.

Parade entries include a little something for everyone with decorated floats, adoptable pets from area rescue organizations, our Honored Veterans float, live music, performances, and of course, Santa Claus, brought to you by the NC Arboretum’s Winter Lights.

The parade begins on Biltmore Avenue at South Charlotte Street and the official performance stop is located at the corner of Biltmore and Patton Avenues. The parade ends on Patton Avenue at South French Broad.

2018 sponsors include: Bojangles of WNC, The City of Asheville, The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights, Apple Tree Honda, Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts, Kudzu Brands, Aloft Asheville Downtown, WLOS ABC 13, My40, Mix 96.5, Star 104.3, The 828.com, 99.9 Kiss Country, Asheville Scene, Asheville Citizen-Times and Asheville Color & Imaging.

Event photo by IMA Photo & Images.

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Imagine spending your day with one of Mother Nature’s most majestic and funny creatures—the llama. From 11 am – 3 pm, Annual Passholders are invited on a llama adventure like no other. Test your reflexes and speed with llama limbo and a llama relay! At the end of the day, passholders will be treated to a hike to Hickory Nut Falls with several llamas, where they’ll enjoy lunch. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

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Join us in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech Community College! Your Western North Carolina ERA-NC Alliance representatives will show the 30-minute film “Legalize Equality” and lead discussion about the Equal Rights Amendment. Special guests Rep. Susan Fisher and Sen. Terry Van Duyn will offer updates related to ratification in North Carolina. This is an opportunity to regroup after the mid-term elections and make plans for 2019. Thank you, Asheville YWCA, for co-sponsoring. Hope to see you there!

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The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

Blackjack Animal Rescue INC event with adoptable catahoulas and other mixed breed dogs!

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Join us for a weekend of celebrating Appalachia with art, local crafts, and the release of Appalachian Ginger, our ginger beer made with 100% locally grown ginger and a combination of warming spices including cinnamon and cardamom. All ginger for this batch was sourced within 25 miles of our production facility from Rayburn Farms.

We will be hosting an Appalachian Makers Market, with local Appalachian artists and makers from 12-6pm. This is the perfect time to get a head start on holiday shopping! Vendors include:
AppalaChai (chai tea)
Cotton Blossom Press (letterpress calendars, cards & prints)
Elder & Co. (candles)
Fox & Fir Design (eco shirts & stickers)
Hap Mountain Herbal (lip balm & skincare)
Red Moon Herbs (herbal products)
Spoon + Hook (wooden wares)
Wehrloom Honey (honey and honey products)

Deli Llammma Food Truck will be on site serving delicious food from 1-7pm.

You will also have the opportunity to check out our month-long textile and Appalachian photography exhibit showcasing the rich storytelling and natural beauty of Appalachia. Featured artists include:
Camilla Calnan Photography
Kiana Crosby Photography
The Living Wall (textiles)

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Join us with Kevin Work from Kevin Work Photography for 2018 Holiday & Christmas photos. We’ll get these done early this year so you can use the files for Christmas cards and things to mail to family & friends.

We’ll have more information available soon regarding prices, packages, information & appointments. We’ll have a better Santa than last year, promise!

For 2018 we’ll run 15 minute sessions for up to 3 animals. For 4+ animals we’ll require 2 sessions. You’ll pay one price, and get a package of items for that price. If you’re interested in photos WITH your pets, let us know. We’ll have an option to make a note on your session order.

Check by around October 1st for more information. Check your emails mid-October as well! Session bookings go live Oct 13th at 8am.

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AVAILABLE AT BOTH LOCATIONS

Saturday, we will celebrate all things cider and coziness. Warm up with a steaming mug of Urban Orchard Hot Mulled Cider and a delightful Heavy Smoked Pumpkin Slab Pie from our good friends at The Rhu.

This is a winning combo and can easily satisfy a table of one. These slab pies will be served as a 2″ round that are packed with flavor and go so well with our blend of ciders and mulling spices.

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Come meet some adoptable animals Saturday, November 10th, from 12pm – 3pm at Egolf Hendersonville on 1325 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville!
Blue Ridge Humane Society has so many wonderful dogs, cats and kittens that need good homes. .

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The 4th Annual Stout Bout Festival will be at our Big Top Production Facility Saturday, November 17 from 12-5pm. For $10 guests will receive glassware and two beer tokens. Additional beer tokens will be $3 each. Reserve tickets now: https://bit.ly/2Ml4b5B

Stout Bout blends a traditional beer festival with a blind tasting. From 12:00pm-3:00pm attendees will be able to sample as many beers as they wish ($3/ 4oz sample) and cast a vote for their top two favorite stouts. At 3:00pm voting will close, and at 3:30pm winners will be announced and all beers will be revealed to attendees. If there is beer left, full pours will be made available to customers for purchase.

The list:

Birdsong Brewing Co.
Bond Brothers Beer Company
Burial Beer Co.
Eurisko Beer Company
Fullsteam Brewery
Highland Brewing Company
Hillman Beer
Homeplace Beer Company
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
Innovation Brewing
Olde Hickory Brewery
Pisgah Brewing
Ponysaurus Brewing
Resident Culture Brewing Company
Sycamore Brewing
Thirsty Monk
Twin Leaf Brewery
Wilmington Brewing Company
Wise Man Brewing
Zebulon Artisan Ales

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*UPDATED 11-15-18

Winter is Fast Approaching and Sanctuary Brewing Company is prepared!

On Saturday November, 17 2018 There will be a storm released like no other! A 6 Beer release of epic proportion!

The list:

Bourbon Barrel Stout (9%)
Matured for 1 year in bourbon barrels and blended with a young stout. Notes of vanilla, cherry, chocolate, roast, and oak.

Cranberry Orange Berliner Weisse (5.2%)
1 Lb of fresh cranberry per gallon with orange zest.

Winterfell- IPA (6.2%)
Winter Is Here! Pine and citrus notes dominate this deliciously balanced IPA. Brewed with a touch of crystal malt to add balance to the Cascade, Chinook and Centennial hops.

Weekend Joe (10%)
Full bodied, coffee forward Imperial Stout with subtle chocolate notes. Brewed with locally roasted Sweet Gypsy Roasters coffee beans. Enjoy for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Breakfast Joe (10%)
Imperial stout brewed with coffee, cinnamon, & vanilla and aged on oak staves. Tastes like a popular breakfast cereal!

Cookies-N-Cream (6.8%)
Our classic Porter with the addition of Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies!

We will also be tapping a keg of an old favorite from last season.
Baril De Frambroise (6.2%)
Sour brown ale aged in white wine barrels for a full year. Then Baril sat on local, organic raspberries for nearly month. Delicious tart raspberry jam in a glass.

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TANG LIVE

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Come out to this workday (rain or shine!) as we help take care of our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Coffee and snacks provided, all ages welcome, and feel free to bring your favorite garden tool(s)!

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✨B I R T H B A S I C S ✨

Modern Childbirth Education for Today’s Parents.

Birth Basics is a 3-hour childbirth class featuring what to expect during childbirth and how to cope with common discomforts. Doulas of Asheville’s Labor & Delivery Nurse/Certified Doula team of co-owners will help you feel prepared for (not overwhelmed by!) your birth.

3 HOUR CLASS COST: $45/individual, $60/individual + support person.

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Birth Basics covers the stages and phases of labor, ways to manage discomfort during each, and hands-on practice of some simple ways to ease discomfort that is common towards the end of pregnancy and during childbirth. Non-medical and medical pain relief options will be discussed, as well as ways to promote comfort, relaxation, and encourage labor progress with or without an epidural and whether you have a vaginal or cesarean birth.

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TOPICS INCLUDE:
?Identifying Your Birth and Postpartum Goals and Preferences
?Review of Standard Protocols at Your Birthing Location
?Anatomy of Labor & Birth
?What to Expect During an Unplanned or Planned Cesarean Birth
?Fetal Position During Pregnancy and Birth
?What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
?The Labor Process, Including Labor Stages, Phases, and comfort measures for each
?Signs of Labor & Ways to Cope During Early Labor
?Non-Medical Pain Relief & Comfort Measures
?Medical Pain Relief Options
?Positions for Labor and Birth
?Common Interventions
?The Welcoming Hour

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If you’re looking for a fun, engaging, and informative birth class that’s free of ANY bias or judgment about how YOU should give birth, you’ve come to the right place!

PERFECT FOR:
First-time parents, people who have given birth before, those planning any type of birth (with or without interventions), anyone needing a refresher on the birth process and ways to cope with labor.

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OUR PROMISE:
Evidence-Based information and judgment-free education for people with ALL birthing goals, preferences, and experiences.

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MORE INFO:
Hop on over to our website for more information on this and our other classes, events, and services.

http://www.doulasofasheville.com/asheville-one-day-birth-class

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Please join us for a Friendraiser/Afterparty at Catawba Brewing Company on November 17th from 1-4pm directly following the Asheville Holiday Parade. There will be live music, giveaways, free food from the Cantina in Biltmore Village and free beer from Catawba. All donations benefit the Carolina Mountain Club. What a great way to kick off the holiday season!

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Calling all cat enthusiasts, cat lovers and cat admirers! These are a few of your favorite things:

CAT YOGA & COFFEE

What to expect:
Cats, Yoga, Coffee, Casual cat meet up with adoptable kitties from FurEver Friends Animal Rescue!

FYI: The yoga class is a ticketed event, as we only have space for a certain amount of humans + cats. However, from 2-3pm we will be open to the public to allow people to come in, donate, and take a peek at the adorable/adoptable cats and MAYBE even find their #fureverfriend!

This event is in collaboration with Asheville Cat Weirdos and FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002, we are hosting a #caturday yoga, stretching and coffee event 1x per month! Stay tuned for future events.

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Bestselling author Don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. Join Bitsy Merriman for an exploration of the book in combination with yoga and meditation. Leave with your own copy of the book.

$40 for Members
$60 for Non Memebers

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I’m hosting this year’s Survivor’s Day event here in Asheville. If you or someone you know has survived the loss of a suicide, please join us on Saturday, Nov. 17th, from 1:00 – 5:00 (location TBA) for a day of remembrance, healing, and hope.

Here is the link to register for the Asheville event:
afsp.org/survivorday Asheville

STILL LOOKING FOR A VENUE IN THE ASHEVILLE AREA IF YOU CAN HELP!

PLEASE share this on your social media pages!

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Well Played’s Saturday Series Tournament Presents:

KING. OF. TOKYO!

This all out monster rumble is a king-of-the-hill style dice game in which players control gigantic monsters destroying the city of Tokyo!

As always, entry is free and we have a free monthly membership and awesome prizes for the winner!

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Geek out on the subtle details of core alignment and the breath with the super geeky, fun yoga teachers, Deirdre Smith Gilmer and Joe Taft. You often hear in a yoga class, “Breathe into your belly”. What does that actually mean and how does your breath impact your diaphragm, core muscles, pelvic floor and overall health?

This workshop is an opportunity to play with the particulars of the most common alignment (and misalignments) of the pelvic floor and the diaphragm. In this workshop, you will gain awareness of the way these two areas dance together, and how their functions affect your core strength. We will discuss how our posture and movement patterns directly shape our attitudes, breathing, and overall well-being; and how to recognize when these patterns are contributing to our aches and pains, or creating healthier habits. Deirdre and Joe believe that when you cultivate awareness and deeply feel your body, you gain a profound sense of presence and that’s what we consider geeking out is all about! Please join us for new insights about breathing consciously with your diaphragm while using core muscles and keeping the pelvic floor in mind! All levels welcome.

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Join instructor Susan Goodman in a fun and relaxing atmosphere to discover how the Zentangle Method can teach you to unwind while creating beautiful images. With Susan’s guidance, you will learn about this meditative art form which uses elemental strokes in repetitive patterns to create zen-inspired art.

You will then use your new skills to create a one-of-a-kind Zentangle Star Ornament, complete with coordinating ribbon.

Each participant will bring home a Zentangle drawing kit and star ornament template so you will have everything you need to continue to develop your Zentangle practice (and make more ornaments!)

These beautiful hand-made stars, made big or small, are not only beautiful ornaments, but could also be used as unique greeting cards or gift tags.

Instructor: Susan Goodman
Skill Level: Beginner
Ages: 14+
Media: Pen & Ink
Fee: $50 (includes a take-home Zentangle drawing kit)

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Book signing in Asheville, NC

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Carla Hall has been eating soul food her whole life and cooking it her whole career. In her highly anticipated new book CARLA HALL SOUL FOOD: Everyday & Celebration, she shares over 150 of her favorite recipes–a combination of easy weeknight meals, centered around seasonal vegetables, and rich celebration dishes for special occasions. These recipes have roots in history and heritage but are also Hall’s present-day twists on the classics, along with her original creations.

*This event is not ticketed, but we do expect a large turnout, so we encourage you to pre-order your book, plan to arrive early, and keep in touch with us via social media for updates.

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here.
Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

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The Chakras are energetic portals, vortices constantly vibrating and whirling within our bodies, whether we are aware of them or not. Bringing awareness to and balancing the Chakras can help us to mitigate frustrating energetic drains, and tap into deep energetic wells. In this workshop we will use breath and sound, stillness and movement, body and body-mind to take a non-linear healing journey through the grand portal of the Chakra System!

~Gain experiential knowledge of the location of the Chakras and how they relate with physical anatomy
~Explore the psychological states and archetypal energies associated with each Chakra
~Learn ways to access the Chakras for energetic support in practice and in life
~Emerge more enlivened and balanced!

Cost is $18 with a 10% PYIC discount. Leaflin Winecoff is leading the journey!

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Presented by KIDS AT HART – Directed by Shilea Sumpter
Music by Matthew Sklar. Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum. Overview / Synopsis. A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre.

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Come out for a FUN community event!!

Denise Fidelia will show us the importance of food choices and how our bodies crave the nutrients so often deprived in the typical diet.

There will be an optional FREE workout with Michelle Kuhnen, a local personal trainer! She will also share tips to staying active during the busiest time of year.

Bring your friends and come ready to workout and be encouraged!!

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Diamond Brand Gear and In Blue Handmade will be supporting the Center for Craft’s Native Bees Workshop with Spriggly’s Beescaping on November 17th, from 2-5pm in downtown Asheville by welcoming the workshop attendees into our Micro-Factory to make a Leather Key Fob, Cuff or Flask with one of many bee stamp options to choose from to stamp your handmade product. At the end of the class you leave with your very own creation (all materials provided). Bring your own sewing machine to learn more about your tool or use one of ours at the micro-factory. At the end of the class enjoy refreshments and an opportunity for additional Q&A with our master sewing wizards. All proceeds benefit the Center for Craft.

Join Spriggly’s Beescaping at the Center for Craft for an informational session and workshop about native bees in our area, and how we can support them. Participants will learn about native bees and plant species, see examples and experiment with the materials used to make a Native Bee Habitat. All participants will have the opportunity to make their very own ‘seed bomb’ to take home and plant in their own home gardens.

Cost to attend the workshop is $5 per person ( children 12 and under are free ). The informational session is free & open to the public.

Refreshments will be served.

Stop to smell the flowers—stay to save the bees! Join Spriggly’s Beescaping at the Center for Craft for an informational session and workshop about native bees in our area, and how we can support them. Participants will learn about native bees and plant species, see examples and experiment with the materials used to make a Native Bee Habitat for their rural or urban environments, and all participants will have the opportunity to make their very own ‘seed bomb’ to take home and plant in their own home gardens.

Cost to attend the workshop is $5 per person (children 12 and under are free). The informational session is free & open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Diamond Brand Gear and In Blue Handmade will also be supporting the Center for Craft’s Native Bees Workshop with Spriggly’s Beescaping by welcoming the workshop attendees into their Micro-Factory to make a Leather Key Fob, Cuff or Flask with one of many bee stamp options to choose from to stamp your handmade product. At the end of the class, you leave with your very own creation (all materials provided). Bring your own sewing machine to learn more about your tool or use one of ours at the micro-factory. At the end of the class enjoy refreshments and an opportunity for additional Q&A with their master sewing wizards. All proceeds benefit the Center for Craft. Tickets are $20. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/244464166225480/

Green Sweat Bee on Daisy, Image by Jill Jacobs.

About Spriggly’s Beescaping

Spriggly’s Beescaping provides educational workshops, exhibits, and services for pollinators, conservation efforts, and nature in general. With a special focus on the 4,000+ species of native bees in North America, Spriggly’s works with individuals, businesses, museums, municipalities, and more to increase environmental awareness. Spriggly’s is a husband and wife team, Brannen Basham and Jill Jacobs, who made it their mission to develop an educational business that provides opportunities for individuals to learn more about nature in general while offering education on creating environments that support beneficial wildlife.

This event is held in conjunction with the exhibition In Times of Seismic Sorrows, on view August 21, 2018 – January 26, 2019 at the Center for Craft. www.craftcreativitydesign.org/in-times-of-seismic-sorrows

In Times of Seismic Sorrows is curated and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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Every new season brings new birds to the Western Carolina mountains and changing nutritional needs for those who are year-round residents. Join Martha of our own Hendersonville store to brush up on “seasonally-savvy” feeding during a brief presentation. She’ll give quick tips on recognizing the arriving migrants and on providing the foods that your birds will like best and need most as it gets colder. You’ll also learn about several exclusive, innovative new products for your birds that will be available only from Wild Birds Unlimited.

This is a free event and there is no registration required. Bring a seat. We hope to see you there!

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