Calendar of Events

The Magnetic Theatre presents our Stand-Up Spotlight Series

Art Sturtevant – Tales from the Sturteverse
A one-night only performance, by a very funny human.

Art Sturtevant is a smart, funny comic with the interests of a 20-year old and the body of a middle-age man. His observations on pop culture, being a father and how you can change so much and so little over the span of decades have cracked up audiences all over the East Coast. Art has performed at Laughing Skull, Comedy Zones, Side Splitters, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Cola Con Comedy Festival, and — back in the day — NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Catch a Rising Star, Sweeps and Triple Inn. Art’s a contributing writer for Asheville Disclaimer, a weekly satire publication.

Tickets $12, can be purchased at the door, or follow the ticket link from this event to purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/398948754180250/

Written by Sarah Rhul
Directed by Steve Lloyd

Featuring Laura Gregory, Jeff Messer, Christy Bishop, Lyn Donley, Anna Denson, and Charles Mills.

A woman is sitting in a cafe. A man is sitting at the table next to her. His cell phone rings. He doesn’t answer it. She becomes annoyed but finally realizes he’ dead. She answers the phone. Her life will never be the same. From the auther of “In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play”.
Contains Adult Material

https://www.facebook.com/events/548859775610768/?event_time_id=548859792277433

The Alligators with some semi-acoustic material to open both sets, Bill V on slide guitar and banjo, and Jake Clapp holding down the bottom followed by Gators’ power-trio blues and classic rock to end each set. Should be a great night!

https://www.facebook.com/events/349954128892346/

Join us for one of the largest Alice In Wonderland electronic dance party themes on the east coast. Come dressed up with your crew & celebrate one of the most favorable tales in the history of stories while going hard on the dance floor with national DJ artists surrounded by theme room decor & heavy bass!

*BEAR GRILLZ*
Bear Grillz’ meteoric rise into the Pantheon of bass music legends was predicated on a philosophy of love for the scene and the necessity of always grinding as hard as you can. At the start of the year the as yet­ unidentified Bear Grillz revealed his true identity on the Jerry Springer show. Two million viewers and fans watched with amazement as he removed his iconic Bear Grillz helmet on camera. But by this time, Bear Grillz was already a global bass music brand, selling out shows in North America, South America, Australia and Europe. Playing multiple festivals like EDC, Lost Lands, Imagine Music Festival, & more this iconic DJ is set destroy Charleston with heavy bass & dubstep vibes!

***COSTUMES AREN’T MANDATORY BUT ARE ENCOURAGED***

AGES 17+ TO RAVE/ 21+ TO DRINK

TICKETS GO ON SALE NOVEMBER 10TH
$15 GA EARLY BIRDS ONLINE (VERY LIMITED)
$20 TIER 1 GA TICKETS ONLINE
$25 TIER 2 GA TICKETS ONLINE
$30 @ DOOR/DAY OF EVENT

$35 VIP TICKETS (Private balcony stage viewing with chairs, free water, soda, chips, & private security)

(FUN PERKS)
ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEME DECOR
$150 CASH BEST THEME COSTUME CONTEST
PREMIER STAGE, SOUND, & LIGHT PRODUCTION
LED VIDEO PANEL VISUALS
STATE OF THE ART LASER LIGHTSHOWS
LED FOAM STICKS

“ALICE`S RAVE WONDERLAND DJ LINEUP”

“BEAR GRILLZ”
(Headliner)
Colorado, US
Website @ www.firepowerrecords.com/artists/bear-grillz/?v=f24485ae434a
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/itsbeargrillz

“CAPTAIN MALIK” (Trap & Bass)
“Direct Support”
Atlanta, Georgia
Website www.facebook.com/captainmalikofficial
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/captainmalik

“DISKULL” (Bass House/Tech House)
“Regional DJ Set”
Charlotte, North Carolina
Website www.facebook.com/Diskull/
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/diskull

“OK KEVIN” (Bass House)
“DJ Contest Winner Opener Set”
Charleston, South Carolina
Website www.facebook.com/OKKevinOfficial/
Music @ www.soundcloud.com/ok_kevin

*BOTH CASH OR DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED FOR DRINK & TICKET PURCHASES*
*ATMS ALSO LOCATED INSIDE VENUE*

PROFESSIONAL LICENSED SECURITY WILL BE ENFORCED*
Production by Rage Stars, Prism Live Design & Music Farm Entertainment
Photographer & Video by (Beach Monkey Photos)
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*ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL/NON-REFUNDABLE*

https://www.facebook.com/events/2063920630586601/

Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 10:00 AM

Ward Stare, guest conductor
Featuring Daniel Kaler, cello and Laura Strickling, soprano, and the Asheville Symphony Chorus

Offenbach | Overture to Gaîté Parisienne
Saint-Saëns | Cello Concerto No. 1
Poulenc | Gloria
Berlioz | La Marseillaise

Vive la France! Masterworks 4 celebrates the work of four very distinct French composers. Offenbach’s Overture to Gaîté Parisienne, inspired by the amorous high spirits of the City of Lights, sets the scene. Cellist Daniel Kaler, winner of the Payne Prize, dazzles with Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto. Then, the Asheville Symphony Chorus takes the stage to present Poulenc’s delightful Gloria, and the program closes with Berlioz’s grandiose La Marseillaise.

https://www.facebook.com/events/275385396601853/

We’re throwing a party for Dolly’s 73rd and y’all are invited! Cyndi Lou and The Want To will be playing classic Dolly covers all night long with special guests beginning at 8PM with no cover. Also included:

– “Dumb Blonde” Glitter Beer
– Costume Contest with Prizes… 1st Place gets TWO TICKETS to DOLLYWOOD! 2nd place gets a $25 giftcard to UpCountry Brewing, and 3rd place gets a PAIR OF BIG CANS (crowlers) of beer on us!
– “Coats of Many Colors” winter coat drive
– Kitchen special: Two country fried chicken breasts with mashed potatoes and sawmill gravy for $15
– Room to Dance!

https://www.facebook.com/events/337961580361076/

We are starting a monthly gender bender karaoke! Hosted by the infamous Priscilla Chambers! Guys, put on your fanciest frock and, gals, dust off your slacks! Even if you don’t want to dress up it’s gonna be FAAAABULOUS watching all the performers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1017408958444263/

Craig Sandberg is leading a relatively new project entitled Grendel’s Mother.

They play medieval and Scandinavian influenced party music and have dubbed themselves “medieval rave” music. The band itself varies from a 2 to 4 piece plus a dancer.

We’ve talked them into coming in and playing in the Taphouse as a smaller version of the band, and then coming back this summer to rock the beer garden stage.

Come out and experience their medieval rave music for yourself.

https://www.facebook.com/grendelsmotherband/

https://www.facebook.com/events/747684028919464/

Downtown Hendersonville! Come party with us!

Free Music – 3 Sets

https://youtu.be/K9Mh3jzM8Cw – Live Video from the Orange peel

Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut. Hard to pin down their sound, they’ve heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they’re playing originals or quirky covers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2249201858645771/

Come one and all to wittness the harmonious prowess of ROOSTER and MOONLIGHT STREET FOLK as they harness the magic of sound, intention, and cooperation.

Enjoy a night of soulful, original music built on a back-yard acoustic foundation.

In support of female identified people everywhere, One World Brewing West is featuring femme artists for the entire month of January.

Rooster at 8

Moonlight Street Folk (& friends) at 10

https://www.facebook.com/events/2062921547079798/

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 19 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

Artist Presale : Tue, 16 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

Local Presale : Wed, 17 Oct 2018 at 10:00 AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1141054782700004/

The Dirty Grass Players at Pisgah Brewing Company!

After touring the east in 2018, we’re looking forward to getting back on the road in 2019, with a stop in one of our favorite towns. Join us for some fresh bluegrass, including some classic covers and new tunes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2259578340930652/

Come out and celebrate celtic music with us! …by imbibing in ‘the pure’ and rocking out with us, Irish style! Claddagh has a grand selection of bevvies with 32 glorious draughts to fill your pint for the perfect accompaniment to a night of traditional Irish songs and stories. See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/291477978385491/?event_time_id=291477985052157

1970’s Disco Dance Party

Throw on your favorite 70’s attire and come get down to the best of 70’s Disco/Dance with DJ Heidi Renee’!!!

WHEN: Saturday January 17th, 2019
WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806
DOORS: 8pm
DANCE: 9pm
TICKETS: Free Entry (Donations for the DJ appreciated)
AGES: 18+

https://www.facebook.com/events/586587511801147/

Each full moon we gather from dusk until dawn to celebrate the cyclical, cosmic interplay of life through music, dancing and ritual under open sky. Our purpose is to experience joy, to heal ourselves through movement and to embody the truth of each moment through sound. Every gathering is an opportunity for us to practice living and breathing at a higher vibration, to acknowledge our unity of spirit and to ground this collective experience through our bodies and into our daily lives. We invite you to co-create this experience with us. We share a cultural identity that is rooted in a global, social phenomena beyond specific musical genres or religious associations. As we continue to grow, we will communicate and collaborate with our larger community around the world, celebrating our differences as well as our unified purpose to heal and to manifest The Vibe.

Music offerings…

10:00-11:30 \ Rainjer Rick //
soundcloud.com/rainjerrick

11:30-1:00 \ DJ Drew //
soundcloud.com/djdrew1380

1:00-2:30 \ Push/Pull //
soundcloud.com/pushpullsound

2:30-4:00 \ Intrinsic //
soundcloud.com/intrinsic

***PLEASE only invite like-minded community people.***

Previously recorded gatherings at:
www.soundcloud.com/avl-full-moon-gatherings

Five main components the Asheville Full Moon Gatherings are based on:

1) Leave No Trace!
2) Contribute something.
3) Exercise self-sustainability.
4) Respect everyone, at all times.
5) No Entry w/ out ticket. Everyone pays $10.

Hope to see you soon. Much love…

https://www.facebook.com/events/2181215305304106/

Gregory Alan Isakov
with Danny Black (from Good Old War)
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$26 – $30
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/gregory-alan-isakov/

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist-turned-musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on the indie-rock and folk worlds. With songs that hone a masterful quality, telling a story of miles, landscapes, and the search for a sense of place, he has been described as “strong, subtle…a lyrical genius.” Isakov has recently released an album of his songs played in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony.

www.gregoryalanisakov.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqyAmmEkVvI

https://www.facebook.com/events/2161888460691780/

Saturday Improv Featuring Aftermath, Couples Therapy, Brothers Grimprov and Special Guests Friends of Mr. Waffle!

That’s right not three troupes but four!

Aftermath is a two person troupe made up of Haley Cohen & Matt Pieken. These two grab two suggestions from the audience and use them to learn the aftermath (get it) and effects of the past while discovering what those events were as they go! It’s gonna be a wild ride!

Couple’s Therapy consists of two real-life married couples who do improv together. Soothe your souls and revive your relationship with them!

Brothers Grimmprov is an improv collaboration between the two brothers who actually wrote the fairy tales you all know and love. For years they have been in hiding and let others take the credit for their work but have now decided to perform their stories to the public.

Friends of Mr Waffle is a big personality duo. Expect these friends to take on an adventure filled with syrupy sweetness and fluffy little anecdotes. What does that mean? Only Mr Waffle knows.

Show starts at 9pm, doors at 8:30pm and we recommend arriving early to grab a beer and seat! Only $5 and you can get those tickets early >> https://aicasheville.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2278232342422296/

Shabudikah returns to 5 Walnut Wine Bar on January 19th with some new tunes! Come keep warm with a nice Pinot!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1996796843945875/

LATE SHOW: Featuring Erin Foley & Jason Dudey at The Grey Eagle

Created by national headlining comics Jason Dudey and Erin Foley, Come Out Laughing is a comedy tour that brings together LGBTQ and straight audiences who love to laugh. Every show features standup comics — gay and straight — and welcomes everyone. Come Out Laughing promotes inclusivity through laughter. At the end of the day, funny is funny!

https://www.facebook.com/events/375138546380493/

Genre: Dance
Cover: $5
Show/Doors: 10PM
Ages: 21+

‘Lose Yourself to Dance Party’ w/ DJ Marley Carroll

“Lose Yourself To Dance” is Asheville’s premiere dance party series. Guided by his well-honed instincts developed over years of touring and club DJing, Marley Carroll guides packed audiences through a marathon set that is frequently surprising and always satisfying. From classic hip-hop and soul to contemporary indie dance hits to obscure afrobeat, funk, disco and everything in between, no genre or era is out-of-bounds. This is a dance party for fans of music!”

More about Marley Carroll:

Hailing from the misty mountains of Asheville, NC, Marley Carroll has been making waves as a thoughtful, sophisticated electronic producer with a penchant for melancholy melodies and warm, silvery vocals. Known as “the producer’s producer,” Carroll commands respect among his peers and a steadily-growing audience of fans. A classically trained pianist and percussionist, but never content to color inside the lines, he became the youngest ever to win the title of Best Scratch DJ for his home state of North Carolina – at 17. In the years since, he has never stopped evolving, undergoing a full transformation into a veteran producer, DJ, and dynamic live performer.

His self-produced 2007 debut album Melanaster was the result of meticulous bedroom alchemy, recalling a lost Radiohead LP submerged in ten feet of saltwater. The album’s sonic signature can be found somewhere between the beautiful haze of early ’90s shoegaze rock (My Bloody Valentine) and early 2000s IDM (Autechre, Squarepusher). Smeared, melancholy pop songs tethered to abstract electronic rhythms, or what NPR called “gorgeously subdued glitch-pop.”

In 2011, Carroll truly came into his own as a producer and live performer. He developed a solo PA set to bring a more raw and improvisatory vision of his music to live audiences, combining vocals, turntables, hardware controllers, and analog Moog synth. His onstage performances are exercises in understated talent that mix live vocals with stunning and unorthodox turntablist skills over a bed of sophisticated electronica. In 2012, he toured with forward-thinking producers like Shigeto, Dabrye, and Emancipator, and appeared at groundbreaking music festivals across the country (Moogfest, Decibel, Coachella). The galvanic dance floor energy of larger audiences infused his drum-driven 2012 EP R&S / Cedars, and its title track garnered a favorable feature from XLR8R. Steadily, national attention was building for Carroll’s unique style of subtle and compelling dance music.

In December 2013 he released Sings, a new full-length LP that combines the best of his recent instrumental work with his considerable skills as a songwriter. A densely propulsive electronic album rooted in forest imagery, Sings received universal critical acclaim, drawing praise from tastemakers like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Bandcamp and Impose Magazine. Sings was named NC’s Best Album Of 2013 by YES! Weekly.

“Marley Carroll is connoisseur of groove, a tastemaker with a diverse palette and great attention to detail. Gifted in the dark arts of composition, production and turntablism, Marley Carroll is a veteran in the making.” – Emancipator

Marley Carroll is currently unsigned. He releases music via Melanaster Records, a self-run label.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2031352130283628/

Genre: Livetronica/Funk
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+

RKIII

RKIII is a former jazz trio pushing the bounds of what musicians can achieve with modern technology, utilizing computers as improvisational tools and incorporating electronic sounds into live performance. Jonathan Greene, drums/samples/electronic drums; Russell Kelly, guitar/samples; and John Ray, bass/electronic sounds.

web: https://therkiii.com/

vid: https://youtu.be/pinFcRBfDXs

Side Hustle

Originally from the cultural landscape of South Florida, singer/songwriter/guitarist, Anton Laplume relocated to Jacksonville, FL. Laplume emerged from the blues scene as the lead guitar player and band director for international blues band, The Rockin’ Jake Band. Laplume toured with the band throughout 2014 and 2015, across the U.S. and Canada. Known for his strong guitar skills, he enjoyed being a go-to for many local artists before creating, Side Hustle.

Sean Thomas (vocals/bass) is a key component in the new sound emerging from the band. Thomas was a key member in one of Jacksonville’s premier funk/jam bands Herd of Watts, routinely playing festivals around Florida, as well as up and down the east coast.

Billy Begley (keys/synth) is a newly added member who brings bold and creative ideas to the band’s catalog. He brings a traditional touch with his classical piano upbringing and provides a modern electronic improvisational flair with his jamtronica and subtractive synthesis background. As a founding member of Lucky Costello, a Jacksonville band touring across the Southeast for the last five years, Begley is reaching out into new territory by collaborating with talented artists to create as much new music as possible.

Aaron Plotz (drums) anchors the band with his high-energy performance and talents grounded in a classical percussion training. Plots has collaborated with heavy weights such as Tony Steve, Richard Kirkland, Charlotte Mabrey and Danny Gottleib. Aaron has found much success in the Jacksonville arena as the go-to drummer, sharing the stage with numerous national acts and occupying festival slots with some of the best Jacksonville has to offer.

The band’s composition is an entertaining fusion of singer/songwriter arrangements with improvisational elements of jazz, transitional grooves of funk, melodic awareness of pop, and the raw emotion of blues rock.

web: https://sidehustletheband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/329247381249528/

It is not too late to join our half marathon training group! See more info below on how to sign up.

This Sunday the half marathon training group will meet at Bent Creek Hard Times Trailhead for a long run. We meet at 8:30am sharp… so arrive early if possible so that people on a time schedule can meet their following commitments. We’ll have all level of pace groups, so don’t worry what speed you run…Danny with Chi Running guarantees that you won’t be running alone.

If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/

Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Asheville and Danny Dreyer with ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.

Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1

https://www.facebook.com/events/368229887316596/?event_time_id=368229903983261

The Asheville Marathon Training will begin on Sunday, October 28th! It isn’t too late to join in on the training group and program.

We will also have a kick-off party at Fleet Feet Asheville on Thursday, October 25th at 6pm if you would like to get more information on the marathon and the half marathon training programs. https://www.facebook.com/events/158349081761555/

Long Runs are Sunday morning at 8:30am and will meet at Bent Creek – Hardtimes Trailhead Parking Lot unless otherwise notified.
We will have staff from Fleet Feet Sports Asheville and ChiRunning/ChiWalking as group leaders at all Sunday runs.

Directions to Trailhead are here – https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hard+Times+Trailhead/@35.4876945,-82.6263392,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88599247298909e5:0x5663696471e707c7!8m2!3d35.4876945!4d-82.6241452?shorturl=1

If you haven’t already signed up for the half marathon or full marathon training program – please sign up before you attend the training runs – Get signed up here -> https://idaph.net/product/asheville-marathon-half-community-training-plans/

Fleet Feet Asheville ChiRunning/ChiWalking Chi Running

https://www.facebook.com/events/2155420058111252/?event_time_id=2155420094777915

The History of Tea
Camellia Sinensis is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It’s leaves, when discerningly picked and skillfully dried, produce the second most consumed beverage in the world: tea. Since the plant was first discovered to produce a stimulating beverage over 4500 years ago in China, nations all over the world have developed their own unique tea culture and methods of production. In this class, we will dive deep into the storied history of Camellia Sinensis, learn about the many ways the plant is cultivated and taste different styles of tea.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1197472090406034/

Join Nicole Mackey of Woodland Weaves as she shares her passion and talent of weaving! At this workshop, you’ll learn different fiber techniques and leave class with your own wall-hanging! Tea and snacks provided, space is limited, so reserve your spot today by e-mailing [email protected]. $60 per person

https://www.facebook.com/events/339347560128199/

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.

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/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533304713353

YWCA of Asheville is proud to march in the 2019 Women’s March on Asheville on Sunday, January 20th in downtown Asheville, and you are invited to join us.

Please meet at 10:30 am in front of Pack’s Tavern to march together in solidarity with the mission of the Women’s March:

“The mission of Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change. Women’s March is a women-led movement providing intersectional education on a diverse range of issues and creating entry points for new grassroots activists & organizers to engage in their local communities through trainings, outreach programs and events. Women’s March is committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity and respect.”

We also want to share this statement from YWCA USA: “In light of recent concerns and news reports about anti-Semitism and financial transparency, we have undertaken considerable due diligence regarding our continued support of the Women’s March, including direct conversations with lead organizers of the March and with our peer organizations in the women’s advocacy, racial justice and social justice spaces. We are pleased to see strong statements denouncing anti-Semitism and bigotry prominently posted on the homepage of the Women’s March, which have also been reflected in the various conversations that we have had.

Our decision to continue to support the January 19th Women’s March events is based on the existing alignment between YWCA’s work to empower women and advance racial justice, and core issues that are central to the Women’s March policy platform. As with other national partnerships, our engagement with the Women’s March is both long-term and substantive: we have and will continue to focus on the policy issues that further our mission to eliminate racism and empower women, while we do the long-term, hard work of building a truly inclusive movement.”

We look forward to seeing you downtown on Sunday, January 20th in front of Pack’s Tavern (20 S. Spruce Street at City/County Plaza).

https://www.facebook.com/events/250363859187714/

January marks the first of our traveling rides for Sunday ladies mountain bike rides and we’re headed to Payne’s Creek in north Georgia. Meet in the Sav-Mor parking lot in Brevard at 10:45 if you plan to carpool (make sure you have plenty of gas prior as there is not a planned stop in route). Carpool will leave promptly at 11:00. Drive down is estimated to take 1 hour 45 minutes so we’ll plan to be in the trailhead parking lot at Payne’s Creek at 1:00 to ride at 1:15. For folks coming in from other locations than Brevard, plan to be at Payne’s Creek by 1:00 to make the ride. The location listed as the address for this event is the campground which is a little farther down the road. Simply follow the signs to the trailhead parking area once you get to the main entrance. Trails at Payne’s Creek are directional and fun. Total route should be right around 10 miles. Social, no-drop pace. Prior to the ride please check that your bike is in good working order and that your tires are properly inflated. And bring water and a snack for on the ride. Feel free to message within this event to arrange carpooling. Hope to ride with you soon!

https://www.facebook.com/events/373770426715451/

We are honored to share our passion for our Beloved Black Bears in our exhibit at the “FW Gallery” in Woolworth Walk – downtown Asheville. We are grateful to have been chosen to be their Featured Artists. We want to also thank the many lovely people who work at Woolworth Walk and have supported and assisted us with the exhibit.

The FW Gallery exhibit will end Tuesday, January 29th at 6pm. Our permanent artist booth #229 downstairs “Beloved Black Bear” has over 50 black bear canvases 11×14 at $75 each. We hope you will stop by to visit.

We are happy to say that many black bear canvases have been sold and are now adorning many homes. Our wish is for all of us to share our compassion for the black bear with our friends, family, and neighbors and create connections with the bears giving them a voice.

Love, April Johnson & Jeff Miller

https://www.facebook.com/events/300039080626478/?event_time_id=300039143959805