Calendar of Events

We’re back this holiday season popping up at the Asheville Masonic Temple!

Shop our festive 20-day pop up shop featuring some of the area’s best in handmade and vintage. We’ve curated goods featuring over 125 local & indie makers, designers, and vintage wares including clothing, jewelry, decor, greeting cards, and more. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP
Open November 30 – December 19
10am-8pm everyday
The Asheville Masonic Temple
80 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801

OPENING PARTY
Saturday, December 1 | 6-9pm
Join us Saturday evening for our Opening Party, December 1st from 6-9pm and enjoy complimentary Bhramari Brewing Co beer, sweet bites, live music, and fairy hair.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday, December 1 | 12-7pm
Take a timeless portrait with Revelry Tintype

Sundays, December 2, 9, and 16 | 1-3pm
Take some time for your self during this busy season with a relaxing chair massage with LMBT Massage by Amy Gallagher Massey

For more details and a full list of vendors visit: https://www.showandtellpopupshop.com/

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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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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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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.

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.

Drop off your children on Monday afternoons from 3:00-3:45pm to join Emma as she guides them in a playful yoga practice where children will explore creative movement, restorative play, mindfulness, breath-work and self expression. This practice can increase mind and body awareness, strength, flexibility focus and creativity. Class is for kids ages 2+ and is sliding scale with a recommended fee of $8-12
Cash, Check and Venmo excepted

Emma currently teaches at a visual arts preschool and offers weekly kids yoga & art classes. She has over 10 years of experience teaching children in a variety of settings. Emma holds an NC Teaching License in Elementary Education and is a certified yoga instructor (RYS 250) She loves learning, and doing her own yoga & art in her free time! Emma is excited to continue sharing her knowledge, experience and creativity with the community!

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Join local artist, Moni Hill, at BeLoved’s Liberation Station on Monday, December 17th from 3-5pm in creating holiday crafts for you and the family! This workshop will be one of many hands on events through our Rise Up Studio Artist Collective! We will have all kinds of fun projects for all ages and hope you also join us in making crafts for kids and elders to be delivered Friday, December 21st for our Kids Justice League Holiday Capers party!!

Drop-ins are welcome!

Snacks will be provided.

Let’s get crafty!!

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Each individual who donates more than $25 worth of toys will be given a 10% discount, that day, toward their entire tab.

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Don’t roll the dice on your Monday! Bet on a sure thing, FUN! Come on down to Triskelion Brewing Company this Monday for our weekly tabletop gaming night. Bring your board games, and let’s play! Everything is fine, from Vampire, D&D, Pathfinder, Warhammer… to Catan, Star Wars Armada, Munchkin and everything in between!

This is a family friendly night too as many of the regular players have adolescents, and they are welcomed to play too!

We open at 4pm and you’re welcome to come in and play anytime in the afternoon, but folks usually start setting up board games around 6pm… The D&D game hosted by The Bearded Dragons Inn starts around 8pm and are open to all who wish to join. New gamers and veterans alike!

So grab your luck dice, dust off your notebooks and head out for a fun and entertaining night surrounded by fellow gamers!

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What better way to celebrate the Holidays than by decorating gingerbread houses and drinking wine! We supply everything for the gingerbread house and you get a glass of wine. Cost is only $15!!!
Call the winery at (828) 584-4551 to RSVP today! Only 15 spots available.

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This class is designed to be user friendly for students who may have limited computer skills. Topics include basic computer terminology, launching and managing applications, utilizing the Windows 10 environment including File Explorer. Students will be shown how to work with documents, create new files/folders, how to save and rename files/folders, how to work with text including editing, inserting, highlighting and deleting text. Students will also be introduced to Mail, Cortana, the Calendar and Microsoft Edge. The goal of the course is to teach students how to do all of this with the least amount of strain and frustration. In addition to the optional courseware, handouts will be provided to each student where applicable. Instructor: Randy Hollifield, MSISA. Class begins December 13th. Deadline for registration is December 11th. To register, visit: https://www.mcdowelltech.edu/apps/classes/show_class.jsp?classREC_ID=887294

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Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

We love to see the kids get WILD! Every Monday we host Wild Child Monday. From 5-8 kids eat free (with the purchase of an adult entree) AND our Face Painter will be here from 6-8!

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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Join us for our monthly cluster meeting. Any and all members are welcome! We’ll be debriefing the election and planning our Annual Precinct Meetings (Feb. 9th).

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Eat pie! Get involved with Asheville’s boldest movement to make change – the Community Bill of Rights.

– Learn how to be part of the upcoming petition campaign
– Understand more of how our City government works and the power we have to make change
– Meet likeminded Change Makers in Asheville
– Eat delicious pie

We will have both sweet and savory pies. If you love to make pies then please bring your own to add to the collection.

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Join Robert Hunter at Firestorm Books & Coffee for a fun night of inspiring music and stories form the road. Robert and his wife are currently on a 50 State 52 Week Tour, and are more than half way through with more than 48,000 miles on the RV. The couple continues to inspire those that they meet along the way while promoting Robert’s novel “Relapse: A Love Story: and his new album “Revival”. Event is FREE and all book purchases receive a FREE copy of “Revival”.

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It’s our Anual Tree Trimming Party!
Decorate an Ornament to hang on our Tree or take home.
We supply all the goodies and glitter!

AND Buy a $25 Gift Card get $25 in Bonus Bucks FREE.
(First 100 people, one per person,. Starting at 6pm while supplies last. Some Restrictions apply)

Plus Kids Eat Free with Purchase of an Adult Entree.
It’s all around Family Fun!

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Get ready to move to the beat with Hip Hop at Highland! Mountain Pet Rescue will be there with some adoptable puppies. Instructor Illysa Hamlin will lead you through an hour-long workout routine that will burn those calories and prepare you for your next music video audition. No previous dance experience is necessary and all are welcome. And, of course, stay around afterward for a cold pint of Highland beer. You’ll have earned it! $8 per person

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Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23. Want to experience the show by foot? Lights by the Lake Stroll Night is on Saturday, December 1. Please check our Facebook event page for information on any closings due to winter weather.

Tickets are $10 at the gate ($8 in advance) for a standard passenger car or van. A portion of the proceeds benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics.

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Let’s make a Christmas Wreath!! Monday evening, December 17th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. $25 per person. We must have at least 6 people sign up in order to have this event. Purchase your ticket at Second Chances Thrift Store at 110 East Main St, Forest City NC or reserve your spot by sending payment via PayPal to [email protected] This event will be held at Empire Gaming 139 South Powell Street, Forest City NC.

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A safe space designed for trans women/trans-feminine folks.

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Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

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Get ready to craft your weird little heart out!

December 17th: 6-10pm We are making “Franken Toys” !
(see photo above)

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In this 4 week series you will learn an entire sexy, fun chair dance! This chair choreography will focus on slowing down sensual movement, include chair tricks & sexy fun floor work.

Learn, practice and add on to choreography in each class. Chair dancing is a fun sexy workout… in heels! All levels welcome!

$52 for 4 weeks – You can reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/360683084699334/?event_time_id=360683121365997

This class will feature Father John Misty’s 2015 album “I Love You, Honeybear” as its soundtrack. We will experience the music through movement inspired by Subtle Yoga, moving slowly and mindfully with continued attention on the breath. The class will begin with a brief chakra discussion and a five-minute grounding/breath awareness practice. We’ll then move into asanas, ending with at least five minutes of Savasana. We’ll finish with a brief pranayama exercise and seated meditation. Beginners are welcome.

This class costs $10, payable by cash (preferred), check, or credit card. Town and Mountain Training Center (261 Asheland Avenue, 28801) is located inside Town and Mountain Realty. When looking at the building, it’s best to park to the right of it. Then walk up the ramp behind the building, and enter through the second grey door on the left. Please arrive 5 minutes early, as we will begin promptly at 6:30. If you have your own mat, please bring it, but there are mats, blocks, blankets, and bolsters available on site.

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In this 2-hour class, we will be discussing the relationship between mindfulness and self-compassion, some of the benefits of self-compassion, and how self-compassion differs from self-esteem. You will also have the opportunity to try a couple of exercises from the Mindful Self-Compassion program in this free class. Just show up; no need to register.

Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

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Come help us build care packages for low-resourced sex workers, learn about stigma against sex work, and honor sex workers who lost their lives in the past year.
Suggested donation: $5-$10 at the door. We’ll have PayPal available!
We’ll have snacks for volunteers and plenty of good tunes. Bring a friend!

December 17th is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Sex workers all around the world face violence as a result of stigma. ASWOP is dedicated to uplifting Asheville sex workers by providing resources and support.

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