Calendar of Events

FREE Santa Photos will be available at the center through December 24 at the The North Carolina Arboretum sponsored Santa Set. Every family who visits Santa at Asheville Outlets will receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Free Santa Photos is hosted by Great Beginnings Lead To Great Smiles.

(Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply. Valid only through December 24, 2018.)

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When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.

In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The South has always been home to a blend of cultures — from Native Americans here by 14,000 years ago to Europeans 500 years ago, followed by Africans forced to migrate. By 1500, cultures in the South included Creek, Cherokee, Catawba, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Coushatta, from Europe English, Scottish, Irish, and German, and Africans from Senegal to Congo. Baskets were integral in daily life, as agricultural equipment for gathering, sifting, storing, and serving the finished product or as receptacles for tools, clothes, sacred objects, and even infants.

Initially each culture had its own preferred basket material and method of manufacture — twilled rivercane for Native Americans, plaited oak for Europeans, and coiled grasses for Africans. Interaction between groups spurred adaptations to changing circumstances, such as the use of white oak by the Cherokee in the 1800s, as rivercane stands were decimated by European settlements. Native Americans also adopted the European picnic, flower, egg, and market baskets to sell in the 20th-century art market. Native and European Americans wove honeysuckle into baskets after 1854, when introduced from Japan. By the 17th century African Americans discovered bulrush along the coasts, coiling it into large, round “fanners” to winnow rice. Later bulrush was one medium among sweetgrass, pine needles, and palmetto, giving rise to the name “sweetgrass baskets” along the coast.

Baskets were woven not only for use in the fields and homes or for sale in art galleries but also as a connection to ancestors and spirits, as designs were said to come from inside one’s head, from memories of one’s mother’s motifs, or from the Creator. Indeed, working with one’s hands in nature to gather materials and to form them into a basket was considered spiritually and physically healthy, becoming a part of the practice of occupational therapy around World War I.

Today, basketweavers in the South from all three traditions are teaching the next generation to continue this art. Artists from across the region work with old and new materials in old and new forms, innovating for their legacy, for art’s sake, and for political causes, as embodied in the varied vessels in this gallery and epitomized in the virtuosic miniature examples in the case at right.

Thanks to a special arrangement with the North Pole, Santa Claus will be visiting the Aquarium every day (except for Wednesdays and Thursdays) from November 24 to December 23 during the hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm! Stop by to let him know what you want for Christmas!

Photos with Santa are available
*General Admission Required

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Come get your Fairy Hair Sparkles!
Sing up below!

At Christmas, we have the opportunity to find renewed hope and joy in the overwhelming love of a God who is with us. Join us for our Christmas Services as we discover hope and life through the story and through the songs of Christmas. Service times include: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m.

Christmas Services at BCC are a wonderful time to invite your family and friends to sit with you at church. Come celebrate with us! Experience practical teaching and excellent music. Children’s programming available at all services.

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That’s right, all-you-can-eat CRAB LEGS! ? ? Our mouths are already watering here at #TIEC. Join us every Sunday at Campagna Italian Cuisine from 11am-8pm to feast on delicious crab legs along with salad, corn, potatoes and green beans for $32.95 a person. For questions, call 828-863-1127 or email [email protected].

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FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.

Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.

During the month of December, local artist Scott Mills will be featured in the FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk.

Scott Mills was born in Detroit, MI in 1977. He works predominately in the mediums of oil and acrylic paints. Scott is completely self-taught in his artistic career and credits his study of music as a young child for opening his imagination and leading to his love for the visual arts. His work is derived from a deep love of nature and a desire to turn the feelings of awe, mystery, gratitude and love into visual depictions that can inspire the same feelings in the viewer. Scott has his artwork included in private collections across North America and Europe. He regularly takes part in group exhibitions and solo shows across the United States. He resides in the mountains of Asheville, NC with his wife and two children.

Come meet Scott and enjoy the opening reception on First Friday, December 7th from 5-7 pm.

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Our last brunch of the year takes place on Sunday, December 23rd! We know lots of folks will have family and friends in town for Christmas, so let us feed ’em on Sunday while you put the finishing touches on your Christmas eve and Christmas day menus. Tasty eats, good company, and plenty of mimosas to be had. Walk-ins are welcome, but if you want to ensure your spot or have a large group, email us at [email protected].

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As Virginia Woolf said, “one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Food and water are essential for survival, but mankind’s relationship to food has transformed over time from one of sustenance to one laden with personal and cultural significance.

A Matter of Taste explores depictions of food and drink in art and reveals how images of fruits and vegetables can function as complex metaphors for excess, status, memory, and politics. Drawn from southern museums and private collections, this exhibition showcases over 35 paintings, decorative arts, and works on paper by artists such as Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Claes Oldenburg.

This show spans 400 years and multiple continents, revealing the evolving role of food and drink in various media and cultural contexts. While depictions of fruit and vegetables appeared in ancient times, still life painting as an independent genre dates to 16th-century Holland.

In 19th-century America, still life paintings remained popular but evolved in terms of subject matter, media, and message. Painters such as Thomas Wightman, George Forster, and De Scott Evans embraced Dutch still lifes and used food as commentary on the current political climate and the transient state of the human condition.

Illustrated newspapers led to an increase of cartoons by artists such as Winslow Homer and William Hogarth, who utilized food and drink as social satire. The 20th-century modern art movement further changed the perception of food. The culture of mass production enabled Pop artists to elevate seemingly mundane foodstuffs to high art. Yet, other contemporary artists explored the symbolic and nostalgic role of food seen in works by Tim Tate, Linda Armstrong, and Laquita Thomson.

Visitors will also experience an elaborately set dining table fit for a sumptuous feast. Dining became its own art form over time and communicated one’s social standing and wealth. Each of the table’s six place settings represent a different culture and offer a glimpse into global dining customs. Selective drinkware will accompany this section revealing how tea sets and even punch bowls reflected an owner’s prestige.

Whit’s Asheville South in Gerber Village just turned 3 years old & we’re celebrating our birthday by having our BIGGEST SALE of the year! ?? ONLY this Sunday, Dec. 23rd, BUY 1 GET 1 FREE on all Menu Board items AND Quarts & Pints (excludes Whitties & cakes). Celebrate with us and SAVE BIG! Stop in TODAY! We’re open from noon until 9 PM. This offer good ONLY at Whit’s Asheville South in Gerber Village Shopping Center. #itsourbirthday #bogosale #whitsashevillesouth #gerbervillage

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Asheville’s newest downtown market!
Featuring Conscious Consumption, Craft & Conversation.

Calling all revolutionary hearts and wild spirited folks! Join us for craft and creative makers, mountain medicine, and metaphysics. This is an opportunity to get cozy with an amazing community of local vendors. Come for your handcrafted holiday gifts and stay for personal enjoyment!

Visit us on 2nd & 3rd SUNDAYS after your brunch or church of choice and see what’s happening!

Hey Sinners!
Alright now. For the third year in a row our pals in Asheville Second Line will be adding some NOLA-tinged brassiness to our December Gospel Brunch at Redneck Mimosa. A ridiculously embarrassing amount of fun will be had by all in attendance. Don’t miss this one, friends. Do not falalalalalalalala miss this one.

Sunday, December 23, 12noon-3pm

Gospel Brunch with Redneck Mimosa and Asheville Second Line

Food + Music + Beer = Hallelujahtime!

No cover charge of any sort or manner

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Get those last min gifts this Sunday at Fleetwood’s

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**Rescheduled**

In Old Europe there lurked a creature who took it upon himself to mete out justice to the naughty, the rowdy and wrongdoers in general. Join Auntie Tree as she tells stories of the Krampus, a being who has frightened children (and some adults) into being good and ungently reminded the bad doers of consequences for centuries. This storytelling event is open to the young and old alike.

All proceeds go to the Evan Fund (for a Raven and Crone employee and family member who is undergoing treatment for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma).

Donations: $5+ (Come on folks, give what you can! You do not want to be on Krampus’s list this year! lol) All children must be accompanied by an adult. CASH ONLY

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At Christmas, we have the opportunity to find renewed hope and joy in the overwhelming love of a God who is with us. Join us for our Christmas Services as we discover hope and life through the story and through the songs of Christmas. Service times include: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m.

Christmas Services at BCC are a wonderful time to invite your family and friends to sit with you at church. Come celebrate with us! Experience practical teaching and excellent music. Children’s programming available at all services.

https://www.facebook.com/events/220178288896555/

At Christmas, we have the opportunity to find renewed hope and joy in the overwhelming love of a God who is with us. Join us for our Christmas Services as we discover hope and life through the story and through the songs of Christmas. Service times include: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. | 1:00 p.m.

Christmas Services at BCC are a wonderful time to invite your family and friends to sit with you at church. Come celebrate with us! Experience practical teaching and excellent music. Children’s programming available at all services.

https://www.facebook.com/events/220178288896555/?event_time_id=220178298896554

Looking for that perfect gift? Our apparel (hoodies, t-shirts, caps) will be 15% off through Dec. 24th.

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We will have all the NFL Games all year long! NFL Sunday Ticket at Sanctuary Brewing Company!

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Celebrate the holidays with the Panthers as they host the Atlanta Falcons in Bank of America Stadium, December 23, 2018. Kickoff is set at 1:00PM.

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

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Swing by Open Mat at Open Source Jiu-Jitsu every Sunday from 2-4pm. We welcome all affiliations and levels – no membership necessary! Drill with a partner. Fight your friends. Just don’t be a d*ck!
Mat fee: pay-what-you-want

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Come get your Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair Sparkles for the holidays!
Sing up below!

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

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Bring the kids out for storytelling with Mary Davis and grab yourself a little relaxation time.
Mary Morris Davis is a local storyteller and long time Henderson County Public School Teacher. She delights in telling local legends, funky fables, and spooky stuff. Mary is excited to return to The Blue Ghost to share tales of famous train wrecks of WNC, stories of snow and magic, and the Legend of the Blue Ghost. Her stories are appropriate for all ages, but younger children may find them a bit frightening. You can reach Mary at [email protected]

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Come spend the holidays with your favorite SART family; THE SANDERS FAMILY! Jennifer O’Rear, Joshua Robinette Whitt, Natalie Brouwer Wilson, Lyn Nihart, Pem Price Tomaselli Brad Curtioff are back in this hysterical show. Timothy Wilds and Allen Law law are joining the Sanders Family this year and you don’t want to miss all the new funny moments!

Sanders Family Christmas is the sequel to Connie Ray and Alan Bailey’s wildly successful bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. It’s December 24, 1941, and America is going to war. So is Dennis Sanders, of the Sanders Family Singers. Join Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe and the rest of the Sanders family as they send Dennis off with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five Southern Gospel Christmas favorites.

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Music on the patio.

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Come join us for a book signing to celebrate shop manager Lisa Wagoner’s latest published essay in the book “The Witch’s Altar”. Books will be available for purchase (a great idea for gift giving!) A reading of her essay and a brief discussion of ancestor altars will be followed by the signing. Cookies and tea will also be served.

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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/