Join Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic at Asheville Pizza’s Game Room for some adult-friendly comedy entertainment featuring Asheville’s hottest comics.
Hosted by the lovable Jason Scholder, Featuring Becca Steinhoff, Morgan Bost & John Hawley
Sign up to perform at the comedy open at door. Comics get 3-5m. Feature spots are paid professional comics.
Show is Thursday Feb 24, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Ticket price is $12. Purchase them at Asheville Pizza & Brewing on Merrimon or online at: https://www.ashevillebrewing.com/movies/
Laugh the night away while enjoying cocktails, beer and the full food menu during the show.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIRED… Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. requires proof of Covid-19 vaccination policy to enter their Merrimon location is in effect only for adults 18+ years old.
Also, guests must wear a MASK anytime they are NOT in their seat.
For vax proof they accept either of these…
1 – Photo (on a phone or printed paper) of the FRONT & BACK of your Covid-19 vaccination card PLUS a matching valid PHOTO ID.
2 – Show your actual Covid-19 vax card, but be careful not to lose or damage it.
For more information, contact michele at sliceoflifecomedy.com

Brett Dennen See the World (Mick Music) Brett Dennen is telling us to get out and see the world at a time when we need it more than ever. Flame-haired, six-foot-five, and with a singular gift for meditating on life’s most meaningful subjects with equal parts innocence and razor sharp wit, you know Dennen from his decade-plus career as a singer/songwriter. With a successful string of albums and four Top Ten AAA singles like “Make You Crazy,” “Wild Child,” and 2018’s “Already Gone,” which achieved his highest chart position yet, Dennen has cemented himself as a fixture in American folk music. What you may not know about Brett is that he did not set out to be a professional musician. It is a surprising revelation for someone who embodies the best of songwriting: singular storytelling, singability, and the unique capacity to hold up a mirror to our lives, our society, and the greater world.

Before all that, he was a painter – a skilled visual artist with a well-honed perspective and a style very much his own. Perhaps it is not so surprising, then, that his lyrics have always seemed to bloom before one’s eyes, somehow both stark and colorful, intricately constructed and sweeping in their scope.

And before all that he was a young, avid outdoorsman who spent his childhood camping with his father in and around the Sierra Nevada Mountains, learning the intricacies of the natural world in his native California. Dennen’s greatest passion then and now has perhaps been the earth – and it was only as a camp counselor, in front of a roaring campfire with the wilderness unfolding in the background, that he fell in love with the idea of playing music. As an adult he has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, trekked in Nepal, and is a fierce advocate for environmental protection. He even wrote the new Smokey Bear theme song for Smokey’s 75th birthday.

In recent years, Brett Dennen has started to let the world in on his secrets. In 2017, he created the “Lift Series” and “Vacationer Series,” two annual tours wherein he combines shows in ski and beach towns with conservation initiatives and education in each locale. An avid skier and surfer as well as a conservationist, Dennen works with local organizations to spearhead beach clean-ups and educate young people to become climate stewards, driving awareness through his music and marrying just a few of his many sides in one effort to help drive positive change. He has also begun to sell some of the hundreds of paintings that accumulate in his California home; he has even let us all in on his artistic process through an Instagram video series called Paint and Play. He recently launched Dennen Goods Co., a lifestyle brand that aims to inspire.

This month’s Shift Drink™ will take place on Friday, February 25th at a local CCC Training Center near you! Come by for a coffee at any time between 11am – 2pm. We’d love to see you!

Shift Drink™ is a monthly pop-up coffee shop that aims to raise awareness for local non-profit organizations in our regional communities. We are thrilled to re-open our Training Center doors and share coffee again, with a format and style that reflects the changing world. Every month we will feature a different coffee and a unique signature beverage developed by our regional teams.

This month we will be raising money for BeLoved, an organization that provides aid to houseless individuals in Asheville , North Carolina. BeLoved facilitates a number of critical programs like BeLoved Village, a community of microhomes for folks struggling with housing insecurity and a Street Medic group that provides medical aid to those in need. We are excited help support BeLoved during this month’s Shift Drink™ event!

(Shift Drink™ will take place the last Friday of each month)

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

If you missed the February 4 showing of this heartwarming movie celebrating overlooked and crucial contributions by a trio of Black women from a pivotal moment in history, catch an encore showing.

Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King has enjoyed over 1.5 billion streams worldwide. Her most recent single release has her reuniting with Miranda Lambert on the infectious collaboration “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Rock and Country Digital Song Sales Charts. Co-written by Elle King with Martin Johnson, who also produced the track, “Drunk” was recorded in Nashville and New York pre-pandemic. This is the second time the two female platinum-selling powerhouse performers have recorded together with their first release “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” (along with Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack) going on to win the 2020 ACM Award for “Music Event of The Year.” Elle also was a special guest on Miranda’s 2019 Roadside Bars & Pink Guitarstour. To accompany the track, King and Lambert met up in Nashville to film an 80s-inspired wedding video starring Elle as the bride and Miranda as her Maid of Honor complete with a cameo from Elle’s real-life fiancé as the groom. The video was shot in January by directing duo Running Bear using strict COVID protocols.

Elle’s latest EP Elle King: In Isolation was released in summer of 2020 and is a collection of raw demos/songs she’s recorded acoustically while quarantining at home in Los Angeles.

Her debut album Love Stuff featured her breakthrough single “Ex’s & Oh’s,” which earned her two GRAMMY nominations and is certified 4x times platinum. The breakthrough single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rock Songs Chart, topped the AAA, Hot AC, and Alternative Radio charts, leading King to become the second female artist in 18 years to reach No. 1 at the latter format. Her 2016 collaboration with Dierks Bentley on “Different for Girls,” also scored a No. 1 on the Country Airplay charts and won the CMA Award for “Musical Event of the Year.”

Her single “Shame,” featured on her second studio album Shake The Spirit marked King’s fourth radio #1 single and marking Elle the only act in history to have scored No. 1 singles on the Adult Pop Songs, Adult Alternative Songs, Alternative Songs and Country Airplay charts. Rolling Stone wrote “Elle King is a little bit country, a little bit rock n’ roll, but ultimately, she’s punk as fuck.” Variety wrote “…King churned the clotted cream of punkish country, raw R&B, crotchety rock and deep blues into rich, buttery musical drama…(she) belted, crooned, purred, sauntered and swaggered her way through a tautly rocking set…one thing became very clear: nearly every song was equally contagious, catty-cool, and hit-worthy.”

elleking.com

AGENT ORANGE

The Original Southern California Punk/Surf Power Trio, Agent Orange, is one of only a handful of bands who have been continually active since the earliest days of the West Coast Punk Scene.

A small circle of musical rebels who came together to form a movement, they took their place front and center to experience and participate in the explosion of now legendary underground music that was created during the golden era of American Punk Rock.

Being the first to combine the melodic California surf guitar sound with the frantic energy of punk, Agent Orange invented the formula that would come to define the Orange County punk sound. Highly influential to many of the bands who havefollowed in their path, Agent Orange have always stayed one step ahead.

Their strong connection to the Action Sports world has resulted in their music providing the soundtrack to numerous major motion pictures, video games, surf and skate films, television, and live sports events.

The last of the true independents, Agent Orange have managed to stay true to their roots, while always moving forward. Powered by a loyal following built up through years of explosive live performances all over the world, Agent Orange continue to deliver their Fullblown-Supercharged-Punk-Surf Sound on an international basis, with a never ending schedule of tours in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Australia, andJapan. C’mon down front and expose yourself to Agent Orange.

PINKEYE

PINKEYE will infect you. Straight from the Asheville underground PINKEYE is delirious fun. A gang of delinquents who have been around the music scene are playing the most fun music of their lives, simplifying, bursting with energy, leaning into influences from Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers to The Lemonheads to The Clash. Everything they play is filled with hooks and joy. Delirious and delicious fun up on stage – unable to stand still – PINKEYE is infectious catchy two-minute punk blasts.

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Every bite counts!

The Girl Scouts will set up on Saturdays to sell Girl Scout Cookies near the entrance of Sportsman’s Warehouse.

Hours of Operation – Please note dates and times are subject to change subject to troop availability and weather conditions.

January 22 – March 19, 2022
Saturdays: 11am-5pm

• Enjoy the new beer brewed with coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon + pecans and celebrate the Carnival season with live music.

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

Some folks have expressed interest in movie nights so lets try it out. We will still do introductions, set the boundaries for the evening, and do an icebreaker. Then it will be movie time. We will be watching David Attenborough’s “A Life on Our Planet” which is just under an hour and a half). After the movie people can continue cuddling).

This will be an indoor event. DO NOT ATTEND if you or someone you are physically close with is sick or has increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. For now, we are requiring people who attend to be vaccinated and encouraging mask wearing. After you register please email us a pic of your vax card.

This is a non-sexual touch based event that invites participants to explore platonic intimacy with like-minded people in an environment that upholds personal boundaries and respect through a supportive framework of mutual agreements that maximize safety and create a space of easy openness and compassionate connection.

At this event we have the chance to normalize touch and intimacy with clear boundaries; this is a space for respectful, consent-based touch. We allow ourselves to be seen. We have fun. We get our touch needs met.

We welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, economic statuses, races, spiritual or religious beliefs, sizes, and ages (children welcome; parents/guardians must keep your eyes on your children and be responsible for them).

THE RULES OF CUDDLING

1. Clothes stay on for the whole event.

2. You do not have to touch anyone.

3. You must ask permission and receive a verbal YES before you touch anyone. Please be specific in your requests.

4. If you feel a yes, say YES. If you feel a no, say NO. If you’re a maybe, say NO. You can always change your mind.

5. Get your facilitator or assistant if you have a question or concern, or if you need assistance with anything during the event.

6. Talking, laughter, silence, silliness, stillness, and crying are welcome.

WHY CUDDLE?

Touch is a basic human need, and many of us do not get enough; most people don’t even know they are missing touch, or have a way to ask for touch without sexualizing it. We believe deeply in the power of touch, and the importance of communication and consent in creating a safe space for touch.

CUDDLING WITH STRANGERS

Cuddling with strangers sounds weird or scary to most people. “Will I like it?” “What if someone wants to touch me and I don’t want to?” “What if I say yes and it’s not what I want?” “What if I really want to touch someone and they say no?” These are all normal questions. The answer is that this is a space created to ask for exactly what you want, and receive NOTHING you don’t want. Many people start out nervous at a cuddle event. Most are really, really glad they came.

ETIQUETTE

• ARRIVE ON TIME: It is important that all participants arrive before the Welcome Circle. The Welcome Circle serves the purpose of creating the safe space for consensual, non-sexual touch between participants and making sure that everyone is informed about consent.
• Please be free of strong scents; many folks would rather not be close to someone who smells of cigarettes, perfume, or essential oils. Your clean self is a good smell!
• BE SOBER: Please do not drink or smoke before or at this event.

WHAT TO BRING: The only thing that you are required to bring is a clean and sober you.

We take individual and group safety seriously! if you experience, see, or know that one of our participants is not safe to be at a touch based event we want to know about it. We are committed to doing our best to create a safe environment which means that if someone is causing harm (physical or mental) that person is not welcome here (this includes harm that takes place outside of our events). We stand behind survivors and know that some of our participants are here to heal from touch based trauma.

Music By DJ AUDIO & guest DJ’s
SPINNING THROWBACK, Dancehall, LATIN, HIP HOP/R&B
Doors at 9pm
• NO COVER till FEB ’22!
• 6 HOOKAH flavors Available
• DRINK SPECIALS
• VIP COMING SOON!
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10 North Market Street | Downtown Asheville
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Come join Mandy of Funky Flow Yoga for an all-levels mimosa yoga class at plēb urban winery! This class is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. We will be enjoying mimosas, so put on both your yoga pants and your drinking pants for this class!

Stick around afterwards and taste some fabulous wines, or just keep the mimosa thing going! The River Arts District, where this class is located, has some awesome food options in the surrounding area, so plan to make a day out of it.

Class is $10. You may purchase any mimosas or other wines you’d like at the bar.

As always, if you or someone you’ve been in close contact with is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home and join us another time.

Please come at least 15 minutes before class to claim your mat space.

Lights, Camera, Action! 📽️ The Peace Center is proud to present screenings of the Oscar-Nominated Short Films in all three categories once again. Join us for the best of Animated, Live Action and Documentary February 25-27.*

With screenings of all three categories taking place each day, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the films that caught the Academy’s eye! Detailed synopses will be added as they become available.

*Please be advised that the Oscar-Nominated Short Films feature mature content that may not be appropriate for children. 

The S&W Market is hosting a weekly Brews & Blues series featuring Mr. Jimmy & Friends. From 1pm-4pm every Sunday, there will be beer and mimosa specials in Highland Brewing’s Downtown taproom and great live blues in the building. Also enjoy delicious brunch specials from all vendors!