Calendar of Events

This Italian themed “Chefs in the House” dinner at Half-Mile Farm is the perfect excuse to cozy up in a luxury mountain inn for some delicious food, beverages and camaraderie. Chef Michael Wilson focuses on Italian ingredients and classic flavors to create modern versions, adapted for the contemporary palate of New Orleans. At all three of the restaurants he spearheads, Domenica, PIZZA Domenica, and Shaya, Chef Michael prides himself on leading teams that provide elevated guest experiences with a spirit of genuine hospitality.

COST AND DETAILS
Tickets are $155 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Call 828-787-2635 or 828-787-2620 to reserve your seats.
Check overnight lodging availability (not included in ticket price).

$15 Suggested Donation.
Last Saturdays with Jagdeesh
Please RSVP if possible: www.theshiftstudio.com/register

The gong impacts the body and its meridians. It releases blocks, reduces tension and stimulates circulation. The result of this is a reorganization of the emotional energy and feelings that are tied into the body structure.

The gong changes the feelings that are blocked by cutting the thoughts that sustain and recreate the feelings. As a person comes back to normal, they notice a great difference between their current bodily feelings and the ones they are used to. This can be frightening, arousing, exciting or delightful. That will depend on the individual.

We will stretch, meditate and bathe in the sound of the gong to release ,relax and restore our being.
Optional: BRING A COMFORT OF HOME, LIKE A BLANKET OR A PILLOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229748100646101/

$15 Suggested Donation.
Last Saturdays with Jagdeesh
Please RSVP if possible: www.theshiftstudio.com/register

The gong impacts the body and its meridians. It releases blocks, reduces tension and stimulates circulation. The result of this is a reorganization of the emotional energy and feelings that are tied into the body structure.

The gong changes the feelings that are blocked by cutting the thoughts that sustain and recreate the feelings. As a person comes back to normal, they notice a great difference between their current bodily feelings and the ones they are used to. This can be frightening, arousing, exciting or delightful. That will depend on the individual.

We will stretch, meditate and bathe in the sound of the gong to release ,relax and restore our being.
Optional: BRING A COMFORT OF HOME, LIKE A BLANKET OR A PILLOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229748100646101/?event_time_id=2229748107312767

AcousticEnvy plays Mad Anthony’s Taproom in Waynesville!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/224518401781403/

February is going to be a month full of live music from the best of the best! 9 different nights you’ll get to listen to some amazing musicians while you sit back and enjoy your brew. Each performance will be 7:00-10:00 pm plus an extra performance from 4-6 on the 16th!
Live Music Schedule:
Feb. 1st – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 2nd – Rob Banks
Feb. 8th – Andrew Thelston
Feb. 9th – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 15th – Seth Brand
Feb. 16th – Guitar Heals (4-6 pm)
Feb. 16th – Johnnie Blackwell
Feb. 22nd – Rob Banks
Feb. 23rd – Andrew Thelston

https://www.facebook.com/events/371074500338485/

Check out this month’s live music lineup:

Friday 2/1 Supatight
Saturday 2/2 Sidecar Honey
Sunday 2/3 Station Underground

Friday 2/8 Porch 40
Saturday 2/9 Laura Blackley

Friday 2/15 Scott Moss
Saturday 2/16 Likewise

Friday 2/22 Devils in Dust
Saturday 2/23 Whiskeyhickon Boys

https://www.facebook.com/events/1840699919369829/?event_time_id=1840699946036493

Presented by the High School Academy Students, Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony Awards (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere and has now been adapted for high school performers in Sweeney Todd School Edition. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed and delighted audiences across the world.

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!

This special School Edition has been masterfully adapted, working directly with Mr. Sondheim to retain the dark wit and grand scope of the original work, with a few lyric and key changes to facilitate high school productions. At the show’s core is a challenging score of epic proportion with two tasty tour-de-force roles in Sweeney and his comic female accomplice, Mrs. Lovett. Sweeney Todd School Edition is sure to be the highlight of any high school’s season.

https://www.facebook.com/events/307173039911118/?event_time_id=307173053244450

Save the Date! Check back in for info about auditions, volunteering, etc. Benefitting Helpmate :-)

https://www.facebook.com/events/252894518710128/

These are our regular Public Events. If you want to schedule a private session you can here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

We pick the games, you pay a flat admission fee of $15 ($10 for students) and jam!
Come early… we will queue players up as you show up!

Sign our waiver, rules, and media release ahead of time here: https://www.betterthanunicorns.com/play-vr/

Bring your friends and #getyourheadinthegame!

Become a Patreon to join our inner circle to explore how deep the immersive rabbit hole goes: https://www.patreon.com/betterthanunicorns!

https://www.facebook.com/events/302734167026800/?event_time_id=302734240360126

A timely restaging of We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite, a seminal recording from the civil rights era. The piece will be performed by the NYC / Philadelphia-based ensemble Fresh Cut Orchestra with vocalist Melanie Charles. Recorded in the fall of 1960, the Freedom Now Suite was the most openly political jazz recording ever made, combining musical prowess with political dialogue. Nearly 60 years later, the issues posed by We Insist! are still relevant to our current political moment.

Presented as a part of Come Hear North Carolina, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Arts Council. Additional support provided by UNC Asheville.

More info: http://www.blackmountaincollege.org/performance-we-insist-the-fresh-cut-orchestra/

https://www.facebook.com/events/390118171795007/

A timely restaging of We Insist! Max Roach’s Freedom Now Suite, a seminal recording from the civil rights era. The piece will be performed by the NYC / Philadelphia-based ensemble Fresh Cut Orchestra with vocalist Melanie Charles. Recorded in the fall of 1960, the Freedom Now Suite was the most openly political jazz recording ever made, combining musical prowess with political dialogue. Nearly 60 years later, the issues posed by We Insist! are still relevant to our current political moment.

Presented as a part of Come Hear North Carolina, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Arts Council. Additional support provided by UNC Asheville.

More info: http://www.blackmountaincollege.org/performance-we-insist-the-fresh-cut-orchestra/

https://www.facebook.com/events/390118171795007/?event_time_id=390118178461673

The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs open at 7pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/271155003539079/

Don Hogan/guitar, Tony Williamson/banjo. Joseph Hasty/bass and David Wiseman/mandolin. Don’t miss this one.

https://www.facebook.com/events/293728714626607/

Music by Tom Snow; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford; Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

A musical version of the 1984 film! When teenager Ren McCormack moves from Chicago to a small town, he isn’t prepared for the stifling local laws, including a ban on dancing and rock music instituted by the local preacher. As he struggles to fit in, he encourages his classmates to defy the local pastor and call for a rock’n’roll prom. Fist pump!

“Footloose” combines songs from the hit 1984 soundtrack with dynamic new songs – and though it might seem like just a lot of fun, it also celebrates the wisdom of opening minds and listening to the voices of young people. Director Jerry Crouch, music director Lynda Ferrell Shuler, and choreographer Tina Pisano-Foor have put together an incredible cast of students and adults from our community to bring “Footloose” to life!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2588474317859196/?event_time_id=2588474354525859

Paul Simon Meets the Beatles — Performed by Alien Music Club featuring Eric Congdon,Peggy Patusz, Jonathan Pearlman, Micah Thomas, and Grant Cuthbertson.

Tickets — $10
Tickets at the door — $12
Reserved table for four people — $40 (the only way to get reserved seats without first come, first serve)

The concept of scaling down obscure and beloved Beatles tunes hatched during a conversation Peggy Ratusz shared with Jonathan Pearlman several years ago. They figured, with all the tribute and specialty shows taking place around the country, no one had truly done much with Beatles tunes, other than copy them verbatim. Pearlman has been brainstorming arrangements and Ratusz tests them out during their many acoustic shows together. Encouraged by the applause they receive each time they do their versions of classics like Oh Darlin, Two Of Us, Back in the USSR, I’ll Follow the Sun, they decided it was time to put the finishing touches on these songs and present them in a special show. Because the two of them grew up listening to, learning and playing Simon and Garfunkel’s tunes, they determined it to be a no brainer, to throw some of their greatest hits into this special night, bridging the acoustic sensibilities of Simon and Garfunkel with the rock and roll aesthetic of the Beatles. Their buddies Eric Congdon on guitar and vocals and Grant Cuthbertson on upright bass will add the missing links to the arrangements and play key roles in developing and bringing their initial concept to fruition! For ONE NIGHT ONLY: “Bridge”, Simon and Garfunkel meet the Beatles will soothe, move and groove you!

Hendersonville, NC based guitarist Eric Congdon has a low-key virtuosity. His style radiates both skill and charm. Whether playing solo or with a small ensemble, Congdon’s forceful yet delicate style doesn’t flaunt as much as it insinuates. The N.C.-based Congdon has been playing for 35 years. Congdon counts Tommy Emmanuel and Rev. Gary Davis among his influences. His latest album is called “Into the Woods.”

Grant Cuthbertson, now residing in Flat Rock, NC, has been in integral part of the music scene in Asheville for over 30 years. He is one of the main reasons why it thrives as it does. He wears many hats and provides the area’s most notable venues with quality sound equipment. An accomplished bassist both electric and upright, Grant’s love of all things Latin and Jazz as well as Blues, Swing & Gypsy Jazz, has made him one of the MOST sought after players in WNC.

Guitarist and virtuoso, Jonathan Pearlman’s (aka, JP) influences are far-reaching, absorbing Lennon/McCartney, Hendrix, Clapton, and Motown. Jazz-fusion bands of the early 70’s were also influential, like Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report and Frank Zappa. He also hosts the weekly Alien Music Club Jazz Jam at Barley’s Taproom in Asheville every Thursday night. “It’s a great opportunity to meet and share musical ideas with some of the best players while at the same time mentoring young musicians!”

Peggy Ratusz is a well-established presence in the Asheville music scene. Chosen as Best Blues Artist by Mountain Xpress for ten years running, she performs an infectious, sultry, multi-layered brand of original, traditional and modern Blues, Soul and Jazz. Every drop of emotion is authentic and shows all who are present that she’s a willing servant to Jazz, Blues and Old School Soul.

Micah Thomas aka the Lovehammer, is a master of slinky dope beatz and panty dropping rhythms. He’s toured Europe with Tall Tall Trees, and continues to blaze with local institution Brushfire Stankgrass.

https://www.facebook.com/events/502811560249594/

An Evening with Randall Bramblett Band – [Americana / Roots Rock]

WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road, 28806
WHEN: Saturday February 23, 2019
DOORS: 7pm
SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: Americana / Roots Rock
AGES: All Ages
TICKETS: $15 adv. / $20 d.o.s. / $25 VIP (guaranteed seat in 1st 3 rows!)
SEATING: Seated Show

“You can’t do better than Randall Bramblett.” — Bonnie Raitt

“One of the South’s most lyrical and literate songwriters.” –Rolling Stone

“Randall is in my opinion the most gifted & talented southern singer-songwriter musicians of the past several decades.”– Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers)

“Randall Bramblett is the William Faulkner of Southern music” — Hittin’ the Note“Randall is one of Georgia’s musical treasures” — Dave Schools – Widespread Panic

“Randall is the most talented and prolific songwriter I have the privilege of knowing.” — Bill Berry (R.E.M.)

“See this guy? He’s only one of the most original and profoundly satisfying artists around today.” — Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine

Multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett is Southern rock Royalty. He may be known for playing on stage with rock’s legends like Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Winwood (16 years), The Band, Roger Glover, Gov’t Mule and Widespread Panic among others. And respected for his songwriting – he’s penned the title track for the Blind Boys of Alabama’s new Grammy Award winning album, adding to a long catalog of songs covered by Raitt, Gregg Allman, Bonnie Bramlett, Hot Tuna, Delbert McClinton, Bettye Lavette and more. But it’s Bramblett’s own career as frontman where his artistry is in full display. He continues his storied career with continual reinvention and true conviction on his 11th album, Juke Joint at the Edge of the World. His band is second to none and are the perfect team to bring his brilliance to life with tons of soul, funk and talent. Do not miss an opportunity to experience them live!

https://www.facebook.com/events/284857782387463/

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

Mei-Ann Chen, guest conductor
Alexi Kenney, violin

Kodály | Dances of Galánta
Dvorák | Violin Concerto
Beethoven | Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”

The three very distinct composers presented on this concert all found great inspiration in connecting with their roots. Zoltan Kodály’s Dances of Galánta are a collection of village dances reimagined as a symphonic work and transformed with colors of the modern symphony orchestra. Next, Alexi Kenney, winner of the 2016 Avery Fisher Career Grant, brings his unique perspective to Dvorak’s Violin Concerto — full of lyricism inspired by the rich Czech folkloric tradition. The concert’s centerpiece is Beethoven’s beloved “Pastoral” symphony, which was inspired by the composer’s love of the countryside.

https://www.facebook.com/events/221295495387881/

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL “STRING BAND TOUR” at Diana Wortham Theatre

https://www.facebook.com/events/488601041543855/

The 12th annual Bike Love, presented by New Belgium Brewing, returns to Isis Music Hall (734 Haywood Rd) on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 23rd. Bike Love is Asheville on Bikes’ annual fundraiser event, and Bike Love ‘19 is poised to be an epic event of music, bicycle centric raffles, and AoB community.

8pm – Doors

8pm Red Honey & The Royal Jelly, featuring Grammy Award nominee, Dave Gilbert

9:30pm – 12:00am – DJ Jut Rut

https://www.facebook.com/events/380533352710958/

Ross Osteen Band at Sanctuary Brewing Company!

Ross Osteen Band is a part of the continuum of Blues and Rock exploration. With Ross Osteen on guitar and vocals, Jim Vint on bass, and Patrick Gaynor on drums their combined musical experience blends the genres into pure excitement. Be on the lookout for their Album release show at The Grey Eagle on March 18th!

http://www.rosscrossroads.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/1286439718179126/

Shoemaker and Sanderson is an exciting and dynamic exploration of Celtic music lead by two highly accomplished musicians, Colin Shoemaker and Connell Sanderson, of Bardic Alchemy.

Colin plays Whistles, Flute, Bombarde and Bodhran and brings an ecclectic repitore of traditional and contemporary tunes to the table.

Connell plays Whistles, Irish and Scottish Bagpipes and the Irish Bouzouki.

They play everything from the classic, foot tapping jigs and reels from Ireland and Scotland to the thought provoking twists and turns of Breton dance music.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2348326115411441/

Do you like jazz/funk fusion? AKA do you like to shake your body? SATURDAY NIGHT at Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.

Music starts at 8pm!

STIG:
Asheville-based funk fusion band STIG is an all-instrumental progressive jazz funk band consisting of 5 best friends from a myriad of places both geographically and musically. “We share music with each other during the day, and weave those news ideas into our shows at night.” Their improvisational nature paired with tight communication and 2 years of playing and
growing together creates an exploratory and engaging live show experience.

STIG tunes are all original and are always written as a group to fuse each member’s genre-crossing influences. Since forming in Boston while attending Berklee College of Music, STIG has been touring the country non-stop, playing high-energy shows, and catering their funk to the vibe and energy of the crowd.

STIG dropped their debut studio album Agreed Upon in Sept 2018, bump to their latest tracks and come hear them LIVE!

www.stigfunk.com
Spotify: http://bit.ly/AgreedUpon

https://www.facebook.com/events/936459000075331/

Everyone’s pal Craig Holcombe has recently had the hardest of times. His wife passed away unexpectedly just before Christmas this past winter. We want to celebrate all that we love about him with a night of comedy from all of his Asheville buds and of course Craig himself! All ticket sales are going to Craig and his two children

Featuring Kelly Morgan, Dana Williams, Lily Campbell, Nick Murphy, Cary Goff, Moira Goree, Jesse Cooley, Blaine Perry, Becca Steinhoff and lots lots more

ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-night-craig-holcombe-and-pals-tickets-55390355043

https://www.facebook.com/events/370825233744777/

Zydeco Ya Ya’s red-hot rhythms excite listeners & dancers alike with their hard-driving two-steps & waltzes – guaranteed to fire up your feet, with the accordion and rub-board pumping non-stop energy onto the dance floor. It’s always a zydeco party with Zydeco Ya Ya in the house.

Zydeco Ya Ya features Trent Van Blaricom as band leader who plays single & triple row accordions, fiddle, frottoir & vocalist. Jean Prewitt is the bands’ frottoir, accordion, harmonica & vocals. Phillip Ashley is on bass and vocals. Nate Pusateri is the drummer and Andy Hunter & Don Cowan on guitars. Dance your boots off to the hot rhythms of Zydeco Ya Ya. Everyone passed a good time the last time they came to the Cork & Keg!
$5.00 at the door.

https://www.facebook.com/events/777820165912126/

https://www.facebook.com/events/905921286269602/

Break out the Aqua Net and the Leg warmers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/374339036454421/

BomBassic Presents: Rooftop Sessions is bringing the premier rooftop dance party to Asheville in a new venue directly in the heart of downtown!
Capital Club of Asheville features an INDOOR room that delivers a stunning 270 degree view of downtown AVL and a spacious OUTDOOR terrace w/ ample lighting. Each lineup will be carefully curated, selecting AVL’s most cherished DJs and producers. Come get groovy with us for the debut of ROOFTOP SESSIONS!

DOORS::9PM MUSIC::9:30PM-2AM

MUSIC SET TIMES:
Earthtone Soundsystem: 9:30pm-11pm
BomBassic: 11pm-12am
In Plain Sight: 12am-2am

INFO:
– Saturday February 23rd
– $10 entry fee + $1 membership fee 21+ w/ valid ID
– Alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments available
– Limited Capacity (185 max)

DIRECTIONS:
– Enter thru door next to Red Ginger
– Take elevator to 7th Floor.
– Take 2nd elevator to rooftop

This is our first event in this beautiful space and we would LOVE to continue having events here (HINT HINT – summer daytime rooftop parties!) so we kindly ask that you respect the space.

One Love.
BruceyB & Cpt. HyperDrive

https://www.facebook.com/events/309337433045359/

Buck Meek w/ Twain
at The Mothlight
Saturday, Feb. 23rd
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $10adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1805128

https://www.facebook.com/events/359545341473890/

Cody Siniard covers all of the country hits!

https://www.facebook.com/events/767816783597779/

Saturday, Feb 23rd at 9 PM
Enjoy GrudaTree! Live at One World Brewing West!

GrudaTree is an Asheville, NC-based band whose sound is an energetic blend of psychedelic blues ‘n soul, eclectic funk and electric jazz. The original Tree-oh was formed in early 2016…and the Tree is ever growin’! The group’s one-of-a-kind performances showcase original material, classic covers and improvisatory creations.

Free Entry, 21+ (Accepting Donations)
520 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806

https://www.facebook.com/events/1117909578390285/