Calendar of Events

During the month of February, you’ll find the Sixth Annual Seconds Sale occupying the FW Gallery.
In the last several years, more and more of our local artists have participated in the Seconds Sale and it’s become a busy month as customers plan to be here to browse the sale.

The Seconds Sale is full of slightly imperfect and discontinued items from our local artists in varying mediums. Seconds are pieces of art which don’t quite live up to the artist’s standards, often only the artist is aware of the imperfection. There are always prints, paintings, photographs, pottery, glass, jewelry, mixed media and fiber works to browse. Also at the sale are items that artists are clearing out of their studios – there may not be any imperfection at all!

Come find a steal of a deal on handmade local art at Woolworth Walk’s Seconds Sale, February 1st – 27th.

https://www.facebook.com/events/552723715207882/

Join us for this FREE lunch and learn provided by Specialized Physical Therapy. Please register at the Membership Desk by February 8th
Limited space available.

We will be going over the specific types of exercise shown to decrease symptoms related to PD. Presentation given by Dr Sean Simonds, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Clinic Director, Specialized Physical Therapy, South Asheville.

When: Monday, February 11th, 2019
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Reuter Family YMCA

**Lunch included!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2131012047212198/

Learn what Astrology can reveal to you about yourself, your life path, and your loved ones! $2/minute, 15 minute minimum, Cash Only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/219178482338217/?event_time_id=225939311662134

Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!

Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:

Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.

Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.

If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098075983127

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Because of the ENORMOUS response to the event in May, Cousins Maine Lobster and the Green River Brew Pub have decided to have an EARLIER EVENT!

?FEBRUARY 11TH?

The Green River Brew Pub is excited to bring you one of the best food truck options on the east coast! Featured on “Shark Tank” the TV show!

Get ready to experience authentic Maine eats like our traditional lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, and our lobster tacos!

https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/menu/?location=charlotte_nc&type=truck

At Cousins Maine Lobster we bring our customers the most authentic Maine seafood experience by staying close to the source, proudly serving only 100% premium, wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster from Maine, accompanied by our signature Downeast Maine hospitality. Food as unique as the place it comes from, and authentic as the people who harvest it. That’s what we’re about.

#RealMaineLobster ??

https://www.facebook.com/events/610363196070123/

Growing and Eating Heirloom Tomatoes, with Sow True Seed

We all love tomatoes! Explore the growing and culture of heirloom tomatoes and the incredible diversity of varieties available to the home gardener – with a special emphasis on tomatoes in the southern Appalachians. This talk will be just in time for you to start your own heirloom seeds!

Chris Smith of Sow True Seed comes from a green thumbed British family but has lived in the Southeast since 2012. He is a garden writer for local and national publications and is working on a book titled In Defense of Okra, to be published by Chelsea Green. He is a student of permaculture, a seed saver (hoarder), and a homesteader committed to sustainable food systems.

Sow True Seed was founded in 2008 by lifelong gardener and food activist Carol Koury. The organization provides open-pollinated, heirloom, and organic vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to enthusiastic home gardeners and small market farmers. It was created in order to preserve our shared botanical heritage and grow a new era of sustainable culture and ecological wisdom. They support independent, regional agricultural initiatives that foster a vibrant, sustainable economy and true food sovereignty.

Around Here talks are free of charge and all are welcome. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided. The event will be held in the Ramsey Center, which is located inside Renfro Library on the campus of Mars Hill University.

For events that happen before 6pm on a weekday, please park in the lot on Bailey Street just next to the Greenway – across the street from Chambers Gym. After 6pm, visitors may park in any available green or white parking space, even if it is designated “faculty” or “students.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/608797202823721/

February 8 – 17 Ice Skating at the Festival Grounds!
Monday-Friday from 4 – 8pm, Saturday & Sunday from noon – 8pm, Adults $8 and Kids $5
Sessions are 45 minutes on the hour with skates included, the last session will be at 7pm, there is a limit of 40 skaters per session and skating is first-come/first serve!
* Kids Skate Free on Monday, February 11th!
*Special Family Skate for $20 on Wednesday, February 13th!
A Concession Stand will be available along with a 9 Hole Mini Golf Course, Yard Games including Ladder Ball, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Pipe Ball, Bottle Ring Toss and Can Toss, plus a Bounce House!

https://www.facebook.com/events/221757075442697/?event_time_id=221757088776029

MONDAY
5pm Bellydance 101 with Olivia Blahowsky
$14 drop in or class card

6pm Bellydance Hip Hop Fusion with Lisa Zahiya
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 4

TUESDAY
6pm Bellydance 1 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12

7pm Bellydance 2 with Lisa Zahiya
$90 8 week series. Starts Feb 12

8pm Bellydance Specialty Series with Lisa Zahiya: Dancing with the Stars
$50 4 week series. Starts Feb. 5

THURSDAY
5pm Bellydance Fitness with Emily Nowels
$10 drop in or class card​ or Bellydance card
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6pm Bellydance Drills with Emily Nowels
$14 drop in, class card, or Bellydance card

7pm Bellydance 1.5 Choreography with McKinley Quincey
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7

8pm Fantasy Fusion Choreography with Olivia Blahowsky
$50/4 week series. Starts Feb.7

https://www.facebook.com/events/398426467630819/?event_time_id=398426480964151

We are kicking off Feel the Love member appreciation week with a hot chocolate bar. Meet some new friends while enjoying warm hot chocolate.

FREE for members.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2259675107647878/

Banjo Mitch McConnell hosts Old Time Jam every Monday here at the taproom. Whether you’re a musician ready to play, or just a fan of live music and craft beer this is the weekly event for you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2070421216569841/?event_time_id=2244950332450261

Every Monday Let The Children Go WILD! Kids Eat Free From The Wild Child Menu (With Purchase Of Adult Entree) From 5-8!

https://www.facebook.com/events/392291821525458/

Every Monday Let The Children Go WILD! Kids Eat Free From The Wild Child Menu (With Purchase Of Adult Entree) From 5-8!

https://www.facebook.com/events/392291821525458/?event_time_id=392291824858791

As if you needed another reason to come see us, we will have 75 cent wings every Monday from 5pm-close.
We have all of our wonderful flavors of wings available, plus a special sauce of the week.

We also have $4 draft beers on special, so stop in and get your Tiger Wing on!

(This special is dine-in only, not available for takeout).

https://www.facebook.com/events/155915711920833/?event_time_id=155915751920829

Director Candice Burchill seeks a large cast of adults and teens for Alice in Wonderland. All roles at ACT are open to anyone in the community! No experience is necessary to audition.

Auditions are held over two nights, and you may choose either night to audition. All audition material is provided and will be available at the auditions. Generally, you will be asked to read pages from the script in front of the director, the stage manager, and another reader. Feel free to stop by the theatre’s box office to check out a script ($10 deposit which is returned to you when you bring back the script).

Get more information here: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/#aliceauditions

https://www.facebook.com/events/391894421603506/?event_time_id=391894428270172

Edit: SOLD OUT. Look for a new class to begin in March ?. Let us know if you’d like to be added to the waiting list.

Hey, lets start 2019 with a hip-pop and a shimmy. Join Kelly for a beginner workshop where we will explore all the sassy fun of bellydance. We promote health, fitness, self-expression, and community. Come smile and shimmy with us!

8wk workshop, Monday’s 6pm-7pm

Jan. 14th – March 4th

$80 per person prepaid, or $13 per class

Registration is Monday, Jan 7th 5pm-7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/506182803210344/?event_time_id=506182813210343

An acclaimed surgeon specializing in weight loss delivers a paradigm-shifting examination of the diet and health industry’s focus on protein, explaining why it is detrimental to our health, and can prevent us from losing weight.

Whether you are seeing a doctor, nutritionist, or a trainer, all of them advise to eat more protein. Foods, drinks, and supplements are loaded with extra protein. Many people use protein for weight control, to gain or lose pounds, while others believe it gives them more energy and is essential for a longer, healthier life. Now, Dr. Garth Davis, an expert in weight loss asks, “Is all this protein making us healthier?”

The answer, he emphatically argues, is NO. Too much protein is actually making us sick, fat, and tired, according to Dr. Davis. If you are getting adequate calories in your diet, there is no such thing as protein deficiency. The healthiest countries in the world eat far less protein than we do and yet we have an entire nation on a protein binge getting sicker by the day.

As a surgeon treating obese patients, Dr. Davis was frustrated by the ever-increasing number of sick and overweight patients, but it wasn’t until his own health scare that he realized he could do something about it. Combining cutting-edge research, with his hands-on patient experience and his years dedicated to analyzing studies of the world’s longest-lived populations, this explosive, groundbreaking book reveals the truth about the dangers of protein and shares a proven approach to weight loss, health, and longevity.

Dr. Garth Davis is a leader in the field of bariatric medicine and the medical director of bariatric surgery at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and the Davis Clinic for surgical and medical weight management. Dr. Davis is certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He lives in Houston with his family.

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here. Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

https://www.facebook.com/events/308838309739573/

Get ready to move to the beat with Hip Hop at Highland! 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

https://www.facebook.com/events/775568816122638/?event_time_id=775568829455970

Start your week off right with a donation-based pilates session and follow it up with a celebratory post-exercise pint!

Learn to focus on your breath and isolate muscle groups to build and strengthen your body while increasing your confidence and bodily awareness. Classes will happen under the thoughtful and fun guidance of Courtney, our resident pilates instructor who has been practicing and teaching in the Black Mountain area for 3 years. Courtney will lead a series of exercises, with variations for each to include folks of all fitness and ability levels!

Classes will take place in the event space at the end of our building.
Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to set up your mat and settle in before class begins! Bring your own mat and plan to grab a drink afterwards with the group! All ages and abilities welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/948380552036149/?event_time_id=948380622036142

Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with $3 Gaelic pints.

Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Every weekly winner will be put into a drawing for a pair of tickets to Lord Huron concert in the Meadow on April 19. The drawing will take place on April 1.

https://www.facebook.com/events/711040849291752/?event_time_id=711040865958417

Transition From Figurative To Abstract Sculpture

Leonid Siveriver

Mondays 6-9pm
January 7- February 25

The objective of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the human form in three-dimensions based on work with a live model, and then utilize that knowledge for abstraction. By combining the human figure with geometric forms you will expand your palette of techniques, and create some truly dynamic, inspired work.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $350 + $75 Lab and Live Model Fee

In this 4 Week series you will learn an entire sexy, fun burlesque style chair dance! This chair choreography will incorporate how to slow down sensual movement, do chair tricks & learn those fancy burlesque style stocking peels! Practice and add on to choreography each class. Chair dancing is a fun sexy workout! All levels welcome. (Bring a pair of thigh high stockings to class with you!)
$52 – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199652853686934/

In this 4 Week series you will learn an entire sexy, fun burlesque style chair dance! This chair choreography will incorporate how to slow down sensual movement, do chair tricks & learn those fancy burlesque style stocking peels! Practice and add on to choreography each class. Chair dancing is a fun sexy workout! All levels welcome. (Bring a pair of thigh high stockings to class with you!)
$52 – Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199652853686934/?event_time_id=2199652867020266

Come on out for our first Chapter meeting of 2019 for all current and future members of PAS! All input is welcome!
This meeting we will be recognizing some of the amazing volunteers that make our organization so great!
Come on out and buy them a beer! Not a member? Come on and join us!
This is a great time to get your PAS SWAG too! (for a small donation you can have a BE NICE SAY HI T-Shirt or PAS custom socks!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/302272580403593/

NC Songsmiths is an organization that produces tour series for songwriters from or based out Asheville, NC. Nick Gonnering is a 12 string inspirational folk artist from the Asheville, NC area. His music is a reflection of his yogic journey through life and it centers around the heart.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2400858466591408/

Curious about troupe and performing??

Come and learn how you can be part of the party in 2019!

https://www.facebook.com/events/332650360669770/

Come connect with other homebrew enthusiasts at our monthly Homebrew Club meeting!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2338228823076760/

CLUB DANCES

Learn East Coast Swing & Night Club 2: Starts Mon. January 7th

Time get out and have some fun. Learn East Coast Swing timing, patterns and cool moves that will have anyone looking good on the dance floor. East Coast Swing is a great foundation for other swing dances (West Coast, Shag, Blues Dancing) and a great way to meet new people with your own interests.

Club Dance Class also includes an introduction to Night Club 2, a beautiful romantic dance, bringing style and grace to those wonderful slow songs.

All classes taught in a fun, supportive setting at the Asheville Ballroom, with lots of time to help you learn quickly and easily.

Class starts every 6 weeks / no partner required, call John at 828 712 0791 for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/564995227307231/?event_time_id=564995247307229

Have a terrible case of the Mondays? Got a sick a twisted sense of humor? Come play Cards Against Humanity with us! We have 3 box sets with every expansion. We’re pushing tables together, making new friends, and having laughs every Monday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/371611523634185/?event_time_id=371611540300850

We will have a short business meeting, show and tell, and time to work on current projects, share ideas and enjoy chatting with the group.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2268771043379975/

Pub Theology meets on the second Monday of the month from 7:00-9:00.

Pub Theology is a group of spiritual and intellectual seekers—searchers. In the relaxed, comfortable setting of a pub (or café, or living room), we discuss God, the church, the history and politics of religion, and all that falls within the embrace of the quest for truth. Our goal is non-judgmental inquiry; safe, fair, and open discussion of ideas that have puzzled and tested humans from the beginning of civilization. Pub Theology is a “great ideas” group that welcomes people of all faiths, or none.

https://www.facebook.com/events/189329621949501/?event_time_id=189329661949497