Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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The women of the SEC are back to compete in the 2021
Women’s Basketball Tournament! Catch all of the action
and see who will be crowned champion at the Bon Secours
Wellness Arena March 3-7!
March is Red Cross Month, and for more than 130 years, heroic American Red Cross volunteers have provided hope and urgent relief to families in communities across the country.
This March the community is invited to join in the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and be
someone’s hero by rolling up a sleeve to give blood.
According to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds to respond to
patient emergencies. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients,
and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood.
All blood types are needed.
Be a hero in your community by rolling up a sleeve….
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.
Black Is Beautiful is a collaborative effort in partnership with our friends at @weatheredsoulsbrewing whose shared mission is to bring awareness to the injustices that many People of Color face daily. Additional proceeds from select retailers will be donated to the Know Your Rights Campaign.
Because of the Covid-19 restrictions, our Library Tax-Aide program is changing the way you can get help with your taxes in 2021. Tax assistance is available now through April 8.
You will need an appointment this year to speak with a tax help aide at the library. At your appointment, you can drop off your tax documents and you’ll be given another appointment in about two weeks to pick up your paperwork and completed tax form.
How it works
- Pick-up a Tax Record Envelope and instructions at Black Mountain, West Asheville or Pack Library during library hours.
- Complete the Intake/Interview Booklet in your envelope by answering all questions. Then sign and date the last 3 pages. Place all your tax forms and any information relating to your tax return in your envelope.
- Make an appointment to drop off your Tax Record Envelope and meet with a Tax-Aide volunteer.
Schedule
Weaverville Library and Weaverville First Baptist Church: Thursdays, appointments available between 1-5pm
- To make an appointment for tax help at the Weaverville First Baptist Church email [email protected] with your name and telephone number OR call the Weaverville Library at (828) 250-6482 with questions. An AARP volunteer will contact you to set up your appointment. At your appointment, a tax volunteer will check all documents and give you a follow-up appointment to pick up your completed tax return and documents in 1 or 2 weeks.
Tax help is available now through April 8.
Bring the following documents and tax forms to your tax help appointment (photocopies are recommended):
- Photo ID / Driver License for Taxpayer and Spouse
- Social Security Cards for Taxpayer, Spouse and ALL dependents
- Prior year (2019) Federal and State tax returns
- W-2 Wages, W-2G (Gambling winnings)
- SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement
- 1099-R Retirement, 1099-RRB (Railroad Retirement Benefits)
- 1099-Interest, 1099-Dividend, 1099-OID
- 1099-B Brokerage Statement, Sale of Stocks and Bonds, 1099-Ks
- 1099-G Unemployment and State refunds
- 1099-NEC Self-Employment, 1099-MISC
- 1099-C Sale of Home, Forgiveness of Credit Card Debt
- 1098- Home Mortgage Interest and Real Estate Taxes
- 1099-T Education Credits PLUS Student Account Statement
- 1098-E Student Loan Interest
- 1099-SA and/or 5498-SA (HSA = Health Savings Account)
- 1095-A Health Insurance – Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Marketplace
- Schedule K-1 (Forms 1065, 1120S or 1041)
- Any other documents or information relevant to preparation of the tax return
- Voided check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking / savings account
Because of the Covid-19 restrictions, our Library Tax-Aide program is changing the way you can get help with your taxes in 2021. Tax assistance is available now through April 8.
You will need an appointment this year to speak with a tax help aide at the library. At your appointment, you can drop off your tax documents and you’ll be given another appointment in about two weeks to pick up your paperwork and completed tax form.
How it works
- Pick-up a Tax Record Envelope and instructions at Black Mountain, West Asheville or Pack Library during library hours.
- Complete the Intake/Interview Booklet in your envelope by answering all questions. Then sign and date the last 3 pages. Place all your tax forms and any information relating to your tax return in your envelope.
- Make an appointment to drop off your Tax Record Envelope and meet with a Tax-Aide volunteer.
Black Mountain Library: Thursdays, appointments available between 1-5 p.m.
- To make an appointment at Black Mountain Library email [email protected] with your name and telephone number OR call (828) 419-0030. An AARP volunteer will contact you to set up your appointment. At your appointment, a tax volunteer will check all documents and give you a follow-up appointment to pick up your completed tax return and documents in 1 or 2 weeks.
- Bring the following documents and tax forms to your tax help appointment (photocopies are recommended):
- Photo ID / Driver License for Taxpayer and Spouse
- Social Security Cards for Taxpayer, Spouse and ALL dependents
- Prior year (2019) Federal and State tax returns
- W-2 Wages, W-2G (Gambling winnings)
- SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement
- 1099-R Retirement, 1099-RRB (Railroad Retirement Benefits)
- 1099-Interest, 1099-Dividend, 1099-OID
- 1099-B Brokerage Statement, Sale of Stocks and Bonds, 1099-Ks
- 1099-G Unemployment and State refunds
- 1099-NEC Self-Employment, 1099-MISC
- 1099-C Sale of Home, Forgiveness of Credit Card Debt
- 1098- Home Mortgage Interest and Real Estate Taxes
- 1099-T Education Credits PLUS Student Account Statement
- 1098-E Student Loan Interest
- 1099-SA and/or 5498-SA (HSA = Health Savings Account)
- 1095-A Health Insurance – Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Marketplace
- Schedule K-1 (Forms 1065, 1120S or 1041)
- Any other documents or information relevant to preparation of the tax return
- Voided check for direct deposit of any refund to your checking / savings account
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19, Pack Memorial Library will reopen to the public with limited hours and services. See below for schedule information for most other Buncombe County Public Libraries.
The Pack library schedule will be:
- Tuesday-Thursday, 1-6 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday & Monday, Closed
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Join us as we discuss, The Tall Woman: A Novel by Wilma Dykeman via ZOOM. Registration is necessary. Newcomers are welcome. |
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Free Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing
The Brevard Music Center in association with the Pisgah Health Foundation announces a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site for everyone – the insured and uninsured, those on Medicare and Medicaid – everyone!
Keystone Laboratory of Asheville will administer the COVID-19 tests and antibody tests, with results typically available within 5 business days depending on volume.
When: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Please no early arrivals.
Where: Brevard Music Center Main Parking lot (entrance on Music Camp Road off Probart Street)
Who: Anyone who wants a test.
How:
- Appointments are not necessary. Participants will be served in the order of their arrival.
- Participants can choose to be tested for COVID-19 via nasal swab or have the COVID-19 antibody test via blood sample.
- Participants will receive their test results at the contact information provided at check-in, typically within 5 business days depending on volume.
What:
- A driver’s license is helpful, but not required.
- A doctor’s order is not required.
- If you have private insurance, please bring your insurance card with you.
- If you have Medicare or Medicaid, please bring your card with you.
- If you do not have insurance, you will be asked to sign an affidavit stating so.
- Please wear a mask and stay in your vehicle while on BMC’s campus.
- If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please seek medical attention from your medical provider, urgent care, or the hospital.
- Please leave pets at home.
Questions: Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
“Getting to know you…” Meaningfully connect and collaborate with young artists from across the country in this virtual musical theatre class featuring Broadway songs about friendship! In high-energy zoom classes combining singing, acting, and movement, students will hone their theatrical skills while developing a virtual musical revue shared with friends and family at the end of the semester.
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Looking to practice your Spanish Language skills? Come to the Spanish Conversation Group at Pack! The group meets once a week virtually to practice their language skills and to help each other out when needed. Newcomers are always welcome. |
[email protected] or 828-683-2176.
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
Push your imagination to the limits as you collaborate with artists from across the country to devise original, virtual theatrical performance art. With inspiring, out-of-the-box artistic challenges, this class encourages artists of all kinds to use their voices and talents in new and unexpected ways. Whether you’re an actor, writer, dancer, comic, storyteller, artist, musician, or editor, this class led by improviser and actor TJ Simba-Medel will encourage you to create art from anywhere!
January 28 – March 25
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Instructor: TJ Simba-Medel
Supplies Needed: Internet connection, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a working camera for video submissions.
The women of the SEC are back to compete in the 2021
Women’s Basketball Tournament! Catch all of the action
and see who will be crowned champion at the Bon Secours
Wellness Arena March 3-7!
Join the Asheville Fit Tribe Group for a 60 minute of strength training. You will get personalized training with the power of the group to positively motivate you. Get ready to get a full body workout in for all fitness levels. So, no matter where you are at from beginner to collegiate athlete Trainer Preston will make sure you get a phenomenal workout. For Strength day we focus on slow controlled weight lifting. Learning how to become more aware of our bodies. We hope you give us a shot and see what we are all about!! For any question shoot Preston a text/call (984)204-0591.
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Join other literature lovers to discuss your favorite books over Zoom. This month’s pick is The Lost Girls of Paris, by Pam Jenoff. For the link to this month’s meeting, click “Sign Up.” |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous states and cities on the Devastation On The Nation Tour that are putting bans on gatherings anywhere between 100-1000 people. On top of that, the President of the United States of America has put a travel ban in place for anyone coming from Europe to America for the next 30 days which starts Friday. Three out of the five bands on this tour are from Europe which are Rotting Christ, Borknagar, and Wolfheart. They were scheduled to fly here on March 18th. Unfortunately, as you can see, our hands are tied and we have no other choice than to postpone the Devastation On The Nation Tour.
The tour will now be rescheduled to February 11th – March 14th, 2021 and will have the same route in place. The tour will still feature Rotting Christ, Borknagar, Wolfheart, Abigail Williams, and Imperial Triumphant.
Acting: An Organic Approach
Age: Adult (18+)
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Instructor: Bill Muñoz
Supplies Needed: A stable internet connection and a journal for notes, reflections, and musings.
Until it’s safe to travel together for our popular Art Travels day, overnight, national, and international trips, we’re thrilled to launch virtual trips for armchair travelers each first Thursday evening! This month, we travel to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in Detroit, MI. For this virtual visit Benjamin Colman, the DIA’s associate curator of American art, introduces the museum’s history, building, and highlights from the collection, then takes us on a virtual tour of Detroit Style: Car Design in the Motor City, 1950–2020, on view at the DIA now. This program takes place via Zoom; space is limited. Generous support for this program is provided by Art Bridges. Learn more and register at ashevilleart.org/events.
Conservation and Ecological Education at the NC Arboretum
Asheville is fortunate to be home to the beautiful North Carolina Arboretum, encompassing 435 acres of woods and formal gardens and 10 miles of trails. It is also a campus of the University of North Carolina and a center for ecological education for both children and adults. Jonathan will share the successful programs that engage learners across the state, including the Blue Ridge Naturalist certification, ecoEXPLORE family citizen science program and Project EXPLORE citizen science teacher training. He will also unveil the new Willow Pond outdoor classroom and garden, where tens of thousands of visitors will learn about biodiversity and storm water management.Preregistration is required for this program. A return email will provide the link needed to join the Zoom.
The Crime and Politics Book Club will be held virtually during the Covid-19 pandemic. Please email [email protected] for info and instructions to attend.
Join host and Malaprop’s Bookseller Patricia Furnish to discuss a range of books across true crime and public affairs. The club meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Click here to learn more about the club, view important news, and find the pick for this month.
Postponed
Important Information
The performances of Hamilton at the Peace Center have been postponed until late summer 2022.
The Peace Center is working to reschedule the events, and new dates will be announced as soon as possible. Ticket holders will be contacted when details become available.
This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times)
Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.
Put your critter knowledge to the test with our virtual trivia series! Join two educators from the Friends of the WNC Nature Center for the month of March as we host four virtual trivia nights.
Every Thursday night, we’ll be giving away a prize to the participant with the highest score. We’ll also offer a grand prize for the participant with the highest score over all four nights, so be sure to study hard and join us for the whole month of March!
If you register for all four trivia nights, you’ll also be entered in a raffle to win a prize package valued at $200! Raffle winner will be announced on March 4.
After registering, you’ll receive an email from us with more information. The night of each virtual event, you’ll be emailed a Zoom link to participate. You must register by 6pm the evening of the event in order to participate.
- March 4: “Scales and Slime” – Everything cold blooded! Test your knowledge as we explore snakes, turtles, frogs, and more.
- March 11: “Who’s Got Hair?” – Mammals do! Let’s see how much you really know about furry friends!
- March 18: “Feathered Friends” – It’s a good thing to have a bird brain during this trivia night! Hopefully you’ll fly through the questions!
- March 25: “All About Appalachia” – Here, anything goes! We’ll be asking trivia questions ranging from plant life to the history of our beloved mountains. We’ll also be announcing the grand prize winner of the series at the end of this round!
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Billy Montana takes the Genevieve’s stage to share his songs showcasing his signature talent for tapping into powerful emotion through lyrics.
A critically-acclaimed writer for some of country music’s biggest stars, Montana’s credits include Garth Brooks’ record-breaking single “More Than a Memory,” Sara Evans’ smash “Suds in the Bucket” and the Grammy-nominated “Bring On the Rain” recorded by Jo Dee Messina with Tim McGraw. His most recent chart topper, “Hard to Love,” is the title cut from Lee Brice’s 2012 album. With more than 100 published credits, the prolific lyricist has worked with Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Lee Ann Womack, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Rogers and many others. His music can be heard on his latest album release, Songs For Sale, as well as ABC’s hit TV show “Nashville.”
All performances Eastern Standard Time
*Ticket sales will end 2 hours prior to each performance and the Zoom link will be sent out at that time*
Don’t miss our Opening Week Specials!
Wednesday, March 3 – Pay What You Wish
Thursday, March 4 – Dinner and a Show
Friday, March 5 – Post-Show Talkback
Saturday, March 6 – Post-Show Champagne Toast
Click here to learn more.
Life and literature collide in this smart comedy about books and the people who love them. Ana is a Type A personality who lives in a letter-perfect world with an adoring husband, the perfect job, and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their previously predictable discussions turn into pandemonium in front of the inescapable camera lens. Add a provocative new member along with some surprising book titles, and this buoyant comedy will have everyone laughing… and reflecting. Discretionary warning: Mild Adult Content and Language.
“[An] uproarious social comedy.”—chicagocritic.com
“By the end, you honestly felt like part of the book club.” —broadwayworld.com
Hosted by Sahaja Yoga Meditation DFW
Join this FREE evening session for Meditation, specifically for Moms.
About this Event
We are creating this Meditation space for moms 💟 that can help
🤲 create a supportive community of moms who can come together and meditate
🤲 build a meditation routine
🤲 implement self-care, and take pause in hectic lives
🤲 bring calmness and balance that can reflect on kids and household
🤲 share experiences and learn to grow in this journey together
Join this FREE evening session for Meditation, specifically for Moms. Meditation is a simple way to de-stress, and it can help bring peace and balance, especially in these hectic times.
What we’re about
COVID-19 UPDATE: An email was sent out to Awakening Asheville advising all in-person meetups should be postponed or moved to virtual attendance only. Please contact hosts with any questions. Thank you, and be well! Courtney
We are an LGBTQ+ BIPOC safe spiritual group that enjoys the coming together of community lightworkers sharing our journeys. We offer meditations, healing energy, and many different workshops. Come join us!
Organic Growers School is partnering with Food First and Altruvistas to offer their fourth Cuba Agroecology Tour and their first such trip in the summer from June 22 through July 1, 2021, with a focus on the country’s intensive sustainable agriculture practices. The tour, to be comprised of growers, community leaders, educators, and activists who are passionate about sustainable agriculture, will begin in Havana and travel to destinations such as Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, and Matanzas. The trip offers participants on-the-ground exposure to Cuban agriculture and the food sovereignty movement and will highlight their engagement with the global food system. The intention is for participants to acquire the knowledge and strategies to create just, sustainable, local, and healthy food systems in their own communities.
Cuba has had a focus on organic agriculture production methods since the 1970s. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 ended Cuba’s access to agricultural inputs overnight, propelling them into what is now known as the “Special Period”—a crisis of reduced resources and increased hunger. The country embarked on a massive and rapid conversion to agroecology in an attempt to boost food production. The tour will focus on small farmers, sustainable food systems, and national security. There are multiple opportunities in Cuba’s diverse agricultural landscape to learn many lessons and insights for the development of a secure and sustainable food system elsewhere.
“The purpose of this tour is not to romanticize or glorify Cuban agriculture,” says Sera Deva, Director of Programs with Organic Growers School and the trip organizer. “It is instead an opportunity to learn about what a country-wide commitment to sustainable, local agriculture can look like. It will broaden and deepen our region’s wisdom regarding alternative food systems. Our goals are to show our participants the importance of cooperative farming models and sustainable farming techniques, as well as encouraging them to think critically about practical and governmental structures that could support a thriving community of organic growers and consumers.”
Local partners will provide an overview of Cuban history, culture, politics, agriculture, and ecology. Additionally, the group will meet with specialists who will provide background on the country’s transition into agroecological farming practices and the national policies that prioritize organic farming and the remediation of hunger. With a firm commitment to sustainability and justice, this tour will connect participants to farmers, consumers, activists, NGOs, policymakers and experts working to transform the global food system.
Tour highlights will include the following:
- Discuss agroecology with Fernando Funes, co-author of Food First’s book Sustainable Agriculture & Resistance in Cuba.
- Visit community permaculture and agricultural education, and food conservation projects.
- Discuss changes in US-Cuba relations and how they might affect the future of tourism and agriculture in Cuba.
- Meet with the National Association for Small Farmers (ANAP) and the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Meet with a variety of small farmers and farmers’ cooperatives.
For the purposes of this trip, OGS is partnering with Food First, a “people’s think tank” dedicated to ending the injustices that cause hunger and helping communities to take back control of their food systems. Food First has been offering tours to Cuba for more than 20 years with the organizing assistance of Altruvistas, a socially responsible and philanthropic travel company that has facilitated 20,000 travelers to Cuba.
The cost of the trip is $2,950 and will serve, in part, as a fundraiser for Organic Growers School (OGS), a 501c3 non-profit organization. Thanks to a grant from the Christopher Reynolds Foundation, there are a limited number of partial scholarships for farmers and food activists to attend. This tour and all registrants will not be affected by recent political actions to restrict American travel to Cuba. Cuba is considered one of the safest destinations for travel, partially due to their diligent and holistic approaches to healthcare. Due to COVID-19, the traveling climate of the US (as well as tourist restrictions in Cuba) is changing daily. Cuba has implemented many of the same precautionary measures implemented around the world to minimize the spread of COVID-19 including social distancing, limiting travel to the island completely through the summer, and closing schools. In early November 2020, Cuba reopened its borders to travelers.
Potential tour participants can visit the OGS FAQ page which answers questions such as, “Why Cuba?,” “What are the legal considerations when traveling to Cuba?,” “Why ravel with Organic Growers School?,” “What does the tuition cover?,” and “What can I expect to experience?” Traveler testimonials from previous trips, the full itinerary, as well as a photo gallery can also be found on the website.