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 Adult Education program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and math to adults who read at or below a basic skills level. This program serves approximately 50 students per year. Students come to the Literacy Council because they want to improve job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a High School Equivalency program, and better navigate the world around them.
Tutoring takes place for one hour twice each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and their tutors.
Magical Nature Clay Camp Ages 4-8 with Cassie Mazur
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 9am-12pm
Story time! In this camp, we will listen to a series of nature themed children’s stories and then illustrate our imagination with creative sculptures. Demonstrations will be given on how to create fairy houses, mushrooms, flowers, leaves and more. By the end of the week, we will have a whole collection of colorful sculptures to play with.
Advanced Wheel Clay Camp Ages 8-12 with Kelsey Sickmeyer
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm
Attention all young artists! This is a camp for kids who have taken a wheel camp with Kelsey or who already have some experience on the potter’s wheel. Daily demonstrations will cover cool things you can do in the studio. A series of challenging projects will inspire your creativity. We will be working on making a set of bowls, cups, or plates, and show you the tricks for making taller vases and lidded jars.
Magical Nature Clay Camp Ages 4-8 with Cassie Mazur
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 9am-12pm
Story time! In this camp, we will listen to a series of nature themed children’s stories and then illustrate our imagination with creative sculptures. Demonstrations will be given on how to create fairy houses, mushrooms, flowers, leaves and more. By the end of the week, we will have a whole collection of colorful sculptures to play with.
The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.
The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.
Advanced Wheel Clay Camp Ages 8-12 with Kelsey Sickmeyer
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm
Attention all young artists! This is a camp for kids who have taken a wheel camp with Kelsey or who already have some experience on the potter’s wheel. Daily demonstrations will cover cool things you can do in the studio. A series of challenging projects will inspire your creativity. We will be working on making a set of bowls, cups, or plates, and show you the tricks for making taller vases and lidded jars.
Magical Nature Clay Camp Ages 4-8 with Cassie Mazur
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 9am-12pm
Story time! In this camp, we will listen to a series of nature themed children’s stories and then illustrate our imagination with creative sculptures. Demonstrations will be given on how to create fairy houses, mushrooms, flowers, leaves and more. By the end of the week, we will have a whole collection of colorful sculptures to play with.
The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.
The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.
Advanced Wheel Clay Camp Ages 8-12 with Kelsey Sickmeyer
August 6-10
Monday- Friday, 2-5pm
Attention all young artists! This is a camp for kids who have taken a wheel camp with Kelsey or who already have some experience on the potter’s wheel. Daily demonstrations will cover cool things you can do in the studio. A series of challenging projects will inspire your creativity. We will be working on making a set of bowls, cups, or plates, and show you the tricks for making taller vases and lidded jars.
The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.
The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.
The Adult Education program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and math to adults who read at or below a basic skills level. This program serves approximately 50 students per year. Students come to the Literacy Council because they want to improve job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a High School Equivalency program, and better navigate the world around them.
Tutoring takes place for one hour twice each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and their tutors.
“BALANCE”
An Educational Experience Addressing the Many Aspects of Living Well with MS
This free event was designed to inform and empower people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their care partners.
(RSVP required to attend – Please see below)
Interactive Q&A to follow after the presentations!
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Special Guest Speaker #1:
Jeff Segal, NSCA-CPT, CSCS, CPTS
Certified Personal Trainer and MS Exercise Specialist
Will Discuss:
– Exercise and movement to improve strength and flexibility
– Heat intolerance: Management during exercise
– Specific exercises for specific issues
– Plus an inspiring talk focusing on living well with multiple sclerosis (MS) and what you can do today
35 min. presentation + 10 min. Q&A
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Special Guest Speaker #2:
Rebecca McGowan, PA
Physician Assistant at Asheville Neurology Specialists
Will Discuss:
– MS Symptom Management: Managing and addressing MS symptoms to improve your daily life
– MS Symptom Management Treatments: FDA approved and complementary therapies
35 min. presentation
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Special Guest Speaker #3:
James Patton, MD
Neurologist at Asheville Neurology Specialists
Will Discuss:
– An overview of multiple sclerosis (MS); increasing understanding for you and your care partner
– Understanding the impact of early treatment upon diagnosis
– Extending your healthcare team to meet all your needs
– Developing a team that works for your individualized needs
40 min. presentation
Plus a 25 minute interactive Q&A session with both Rebecca McGowan and Dr. James Patton.
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Date: Tuesday, August 14th, 2018
5:39pm – Check-in
6:15pm – Program Begins
Complimentary Dinner
Location: Doubletree by Hilton- Asheville-Biltmore
115 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, NC 28803
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PLEASE Register (RSVP) Online at: www.events.msvn.org
If you do not have internet access, please call (888) 871-1664 – Ext 102
Program limited to the MS Patient plus a max of (1) guest
No children permitted under the age of 16 unless this is a child that has MS
Organized by: MS Views and News, a 501C3 not for profit organization
Support for this program was provided by: Sanofi Genzyme and Celgene
Exhibitors: Sanofi Genzyme and MS Views and News
Menopause The Musical® is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 17 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical® has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead.
Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”
Performance schedule:
Tuesday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
Menopause The Musical® is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 17 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical® has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead.
Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”
Performance schedule:
Tuesday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
The Adult Education program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and math to adults who read at or below a basic skills level. This program serves approximately 50 students per year. Students come to the Literacy Council because they want to improve job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a High School Equivalency program, and better navigate the world around them.
Tutoring takes place for one hour twice each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and their tutors.
The Adult Education program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and math to adults who read at or below a basic skills level. This program serves approximately 50 students per year. Students come to the Literacy Council because they want to improve job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a High School Equivalency program, and better navigate the world around them.
Tutoring takes place for one hour twice each week at times and locations that are mutually convenient for students and their tutors.
The Fourth Annual Asheville Housing Fair gives current and potential homeowners the tools to fund, maintain and invest in housing and real estate opportunities.
The fair features lenders, advisors, builders, specialists and more to answer questions and showcase available resources that can help you achieve your housing goals.
Workshops facilitated by local businesses and nonprofits will cover topics such as
• First time homebuyers
• Renter’s rights
• Asheville homestays and
• Tips and tools to help make the most of your real estate investment.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will include plenty of free parking, free hot dogs, a bounce house for kids, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.
For more information, visit www.ashevillehousingfair.com.
SAVE THE DATE for the first annual Give to the Music Wine & Jazz Fest at Asheville Outlets Sunday, September 23rd from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with a special VIP Hour from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by iHeart Radio – Asheville and Ingles Markets, will feature a variety of wines from across the region.
Tickets are $25 in advance online and $30 at the gate. Ticket cost includes live music, wine sampling, food tastings, educational seminars, games and more! Visit www.shopashevilleoutlets.com to purchase VIP or General Admission tickets. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, please contact Toni Pisani at [email protected], 828-279-6396. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
SAVE THE DATE for the first annual Give to the Music Wine & Jazz Fest at Asheville Outlets Sunday, September 23rd from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with a special VIP Hour from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by iHeart Radio – Asheville and Ingles Markets, will feature a variety of wines from across the region.
Tickets are $25 in advance online and $30 at the gate. Ticket cost includes live music, wine sampling, food tastings, educational seminars, games and more! Visit www.shopashevilleoutlets.com to purchase VIP or General Admission tickets. If you have any questions or would like more information about the event, please contact Toni Pisani at [email protected], 828-279-6396. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Infants through Pre-school
educational play dates
Awesome deals on infant and kids gear, adult and maternity, household goods, toys/books/DVDs and more. Early bird entry from 7-7:30 for $1, Half-price sale from 1:30-3:30!
Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) and Food Truck Festivals of America are excited to present the 2nd annual Asheville Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Saturday, October 6th, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (VIP hour 11 a.m. – 12 noon). While some of North Carolina’s most popular food trucks dish out fan favorites, craft ales and beers will be available for sale. There will also be music playing, lawn games to enjoy, and an artisan market where local artists will showcase their work.
Visitors will find the festival located next to Field & Stream. Tickets $5 in advance online and $10 day of. Children 12 and under are free. Food and Beer sold separately. For more information, or to purchase VIP or General Admission tickets please visit www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/asheville-nc. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.
Get out your calendar and save the dates for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s premiere fall volunteer event.
About Days of Impact
Days of Impact mobilizes workforce volunteers to strengthen our community; matching groups with projects focused on education, income and health goals that support the success of our students, families and neighbors.
Because Days of Impact occurs multiple days in the spring and fall, there is greater flexibility for volunteers, agencies, and schools to make a big impact in the community over the course of the year.*
A huge shout out to the hundreds of volunteers who took part in April’s event!
Get out your calendar and save the dates for United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s premiere fall volunteer event.
About Days of Impact
Days of Impact mobilizes workforce volunteers to strengthen our community; matching groups with projects focused on education, income and health goals that support the success of our students, families and neighbors.
Because Days of Impact occurs multiple days in the spring and fall, there is greater flexibility for volunteers, agencies, and schools to make a big impact in the community over the course of the year.*
A huge shout out to the hundreds of volunteers who took part in April’s event!
Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv
Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv
Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv
Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv
Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv