This 10-week course will introduce basic principles that are foundational to all Tai Chi movements. Tai Chi is proven to be effective in decreasing pain, stiffness, and risk for falls while improving balance, postural stability, strength, cognitive focus, immune system function, and more. Wednesdays noon -1 pm; August 24th-October 26th. This course has a general public cost of $60. There is no additional cost for members, the course is included. Register before September 31st on our YWCA App, by calling (828) 254-7206 ext. 213 or emailing [email protected].

Social Networking and Social Media on Steroids – A Practical Guide to Building an Audience

In today’s small business world, combining your ability to build an in-person and online audience can build a customer base (audience) much faster, cheaper, and easier. Our Speaker, Brian Stauffer of NerdsToGO, will give the top tips for success that have helped him build a successful Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Tic Tok following as well as doubling down on in-person networking simultaneously. This presentation will leave you with actionable steps to help build an audience and ways to get started immediately.

Brian Stauffer spent 29 years building audiences as a station manager and as an On-Air morning show host in cities including Denver, Nashville, and Miami before he opened NerdsToGo. He has been using that experience to grow NerdsToGo, IT Solutions for Business and Home.

Registration is required so we may plan accordingly.

This event is offered as a benefit for Chamber membership. We also believe these are important topics for everyone, so we are opening this event to non-members for $15. We welcome you to come and check us out! Please contact Jessica Kanupp, our Member Development Specialist, at [email protected] if you’re considering a Chamber membership.

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market, 3-6pm, On Wednesdays through October, check out the Etowah Lions Club Farmers Market,
which showcases local farmers, vendors and artisans and the delicious produce the area is known for, all items sold here are
made by or grown by the vendor, Free, Etowah Lions Club, 252-495-2808, EtowahLions.com

The Prep Program is a pre-conservatory style program for those students who are excited to dive deeper into musical theatre. Each Prep Program student takes a variety of classes to help develop the groundwork for further arts education. This program is designed for beginning/intermediate artists in Elementary and Middle School.

Enjoy a $6 glass of wine and 1/2 off bottles every Wednesday night!

Ever wonder how a stage production comes together? In our Youth Production Classes, students work with directors, an artistic team, and their fellow students to learn and perform an exciting full-length play or musical. Our fall YPC session features A Wrinkle in Time, a fantasy drama about the bonds of family and the power of love through time and space. Based on the much-loved Newbery Medal winning novel of the same name.

Registration begins on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Tuition will be $350.00 – payment plans and scholarships will both be available. 

Student Ages: 11-13
Classes/Rehearsals: Aug 22-Oct 5 | Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30-6:00 PM
Tech Week: Oct 10-13 | Monday through Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM
Performances: Saturday, Oct 15 at 2:30 PM and Sunday, Oct 16 at 6:30 PM

NOTE: If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out a registration. If your application is approved, we will be in touch with you to register.

Ever wonder how a stage production comes together? In our Youth Production Classes, students work with directors, an artistic team, and their fellow students to learn and perform an exciting play or musical. Our fall YPC session, Fables and Fairytales, features favorite characters from Aesop’s Fables, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” and other classic tales.

Registration begins on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Tuition will be $350 – Scholarships are available.

Student Ages: 8-10
Classes/Rehearsals: Sept 7-Oct 26 | Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30-6:00 pm
Tech Week: Oct 31 – Nov 3 | Monday through Thursday | 4:30-6:30 PM
Performances: Sunday, November 5, 2022 at 6:30 pm

NOTE: If applying for a scholarship, please fill out the Scholarship Application INSTEAD of filling out registration. If your application is approved, we will be in touch with you to register.

Each event will begin with a 45-minute mix-and-mingle in the lobby and courtyard of the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, followed by one hour of moderated questions with candidates in the Tina McGuire Theatre.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!

JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL WHOLE HOG DINNER FEATURING WINE PAIRINGS ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 STARTING AT 6 PM FROM THE CHEFS OF CHESTNUT-

EXECUTIVE CHEF – BRIAN CROW
CHEF DE CUISINE – MATTHEW DOROUGH
SOUS CHEF – ASHLEY HELMS
PASTRY CHEF – MALLORY FOSTER
COMMISSARY SOUS CHEF – NOAH BUCHANAN

The hog is sourced from Crow Fly Farms. Here’s a snippet of who they are:

Crow Fly Farms is located in the foothills of Western North Carolina just outside the mountain town of Marion. A love for animals, concern for the environment, and an affinity for great food started us down the path that got us here today. Through trainings with the Savory Institute, we were able to learn the skills necessary to manage holistically. This allows us to ensure that the entirety of our farm is benefitting and regenerating from the day-to-day decisions that we make. The heart of our farm and the regeneration that is happening is our animals. They are what makes this whole system work. We are focused on using heritage breeds that operate well within our context. We raise Red Wattle hogs because they produce an excellent tasting well marbled meat but most importantly, they excel outdoors in pasture and forest. Our pigs are fed an entirely Soy-Free Organic feed, produced right here in NC by Reedy Fork Farms. They supplement their diet with acorns, grubs, grass, bugs, and whatever else they can root up. Their days are spent roaming under the canopy of our hardwood forest and most importantly being pigs.

Cost is $190 per person to include food, alcohol, 7% Tax and 20% gratuity.

1ST COURSE – CHEF NOAH BUCHANAN

• Charcuterie Board… Headcheese, Blackberry Mostarda, Herb Salad, Blackpepper Thyme Cracker, Saucisson en Brioche, Roasted Mushroom Bacon Butter, Cippolini Relish, Micro Mustard Greens

• Wine Pairing: 2020 Pascal Janvier Blanc – Loire Valley, France

2ND COURSE – CHEF ASHLEY HELMS

• Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly.. Spiced Plum Chutney, Pommes Anna, Micro Sorrel (GF)

• Wine Pairing: 2021 KC Labs Sonomasuolo – North Coast, California

3RD COURSE – CHEF BRIAN CROW  

• Carnitas 3 Ways… 1. Empanada – Blue Corn Masa, Jicama Slaw, Chipotle Crema, Cotija 2. Tamale – Corn Husk, Giulio Pepper Puree, Mango Salsa 3. Taco – Crispy Sweet Potato, Avocado Pico, Micro Cilantro 

• Wine Pairing: 2019 Pazo de Monterrey – Mencia, Spain

4TH COURSE – CHEF MATTHEW DOROUGH 

• Fennel Dusted Porchetta… Roasted Local Mushrooms, Smoked Potato and Fennel Mash, Watercress, Lusty Monk Pork Demi (GF)

• Wine Pairing: 2019 Benevelli Barbera Bricco del Pilone – Piedmont, Italy

5TH COURSE – CHEF MALLORY FOSTER

• Grilled Pork Pound Cake… Cinnamon Ice Cream, Roasted Blackberry Compote, Cinnamon Sugar Chicharones, Bacon Dulce de Leche, Pickled Blackberries 
• Wine Pairing: 2019 Roumieu Lacoste Sauternes – Bordeaux, France

CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

Due to this type of dinner we cannot effectively deviate from the menu as written. If you have special dietary needs, the restaurant will do the best they can to accommodate them but you must let us know in advance.

We will do our very best to seat folks together. We will contact everyone a few days prior to the event to learn who wants to sit with whom. You are welcome to add it in the notes of your order as well. Thank you for understanding. 

* May be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. GF = Gluten Free. V = Vegetarian

Join us for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs! You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program. Free but donations are accepted. Weekly event takes place at Oklawaha Brewing Company.

On Wednesday, September 7, enjoy the stylings of singer-songwriter Sarah Darling during the live concert series, Orchard Sessions.
Sarah Darling’s musical journey has taken her from a small town in Iowa to a global tour to hone her craft and develop her unique sound. The newest project represents the culmination of these experiences and mixes a modern country/pop sound and emotion with Sarah’s crisp and silky vocals. “When writing for a new project, I wanted to embrace all we had experienced, both the good and the bad. This latest project is the most honest and vulnerable project I have ever recorded.”

The Orchard Sessions concert series brings a stellar lineup of well-known musicians to The Farm at Old Edwards – located at 336 Arnold Road in Highlands. For more information about Orchard sessions –  And to book online visit oldedwardshospitality.com/orchardsessons. Online ticket sales open to the public on August 24.

Price: $40

It’s time again for EYLA to host our ever popular Game Night! We are proud and excited to have Hi-Wire Brewing RAD, in its newest location, to host our group.
Please bring your favorite games to share and your competitive spirit to make it a fun and exciting evening of game play.
Please be aware that this and all future Game Nights will be held at the River Arts District location. Please Venmo Norque Smith for fees (1.00) or pay in person Cash to the host.

Enrollment is now open for an adult improvisation acting class at Hendersonville Theatre (HT). Classes will be taught by professional improvisation actor and comedian Emily Swindal. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for 8 weeks starting August 10. The class will conclude on September 28 with a showcase of the students’ work.

Improv Level One: Communicate. Collaborate. Play. is for anyone over 18. Tuition is $180. Hendersonville Theatre will offer a free class preview and information session on Monday, August 8 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

To register for the class, please visit HVLtheatre.org or call the Box Office at (828) 692-1082. No registration is required to attend the free information session.

Emily Swindal lived in New York City for 8 years as an actor and improv comedian before relocating to Hendersonville during the pandemic. Swindal studied and performed improv and sketch comedy writing at New York City’s Magnet Theater and Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Swindal has performed with an assortment of improv teams. Some of her past instructors include Elana Fishbein, Peter McNerney, Ross Taylor, Michael Lutton, and Nicole Drespel. She has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory.

Swindal’s teaching motto is “growth only happens when you are willing to step outside your comfort zone.” In this class, actors will work at getting comfortable onstage and stepping into bravery while having fun doing it. The class will teach students to have compassion for themselves and their classmates as performers as they learn the fundamentals of improvisation and develop support and spontaneity.

One of the missions of HT is to provide arts education that promotes life-long learning, in a way that inspires, nurtures, enriches, and empowers.

Hendersonville Theater has made masks optional for students, but volunteers, staff and performers are fully vaccinated. No proof of vaccination is required to attend a class.

Hosted by the
Asheville Guitar Bar, a discussion series provides deeper understanding and
greater enjoyment of classic albums from rock, soul, blues and jazz. Led by
Asheville author and music journalist Bill Kopp, Music to Your Ears is an
interactive experience that shines a light on important music. Music to Your
Ears is a 90-minute conversation, held at the Guitar Bar, a music magnet in
Asheville’s historic River Arts District. The September 7 event explores The
Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour; the discussion features guest host Steve
Stoeckel of The Spongetones.
Released in May 1967, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was a fully conceived album by The Beatles. Developed
as a complete work with a loose concept, it was the culmination of five months’ studio work. But on November of that
year – a mere six months later – The Beatles returned with Magical Mystery Tour, a continuation of the psychedelic and
art-rock explorations of Sgt. Pepper.
And unlike its predecessor, Magical Mystery Tour was a patchwork release, cobbled together from the soundtrack to an
expensive home movie and a scattering of singles, some of which pre-date Sgt. Pepper. Yet belying the nature of its
creation, Magical Mystery Tour remains an exemplar of The Beatles’ musical adventurism.
This fall marks the 55th anniversary of the release of Magical Mystery Tour. And it’s a great opportunity to dive into the
record, rediscovering the qualities that make it special and important. Join host Bill Kopp and special guest host Steve
Stoeckel of the Spongetones as they lead a discussion of Magical Mystery Tour. We’ll chat about the background, creation
and legacy of key tracks, dig into some of the lesser-known gems on the LP, and even listen to some unreleased Beatles
music from the period.
Join host and music journalist Bill Kopp for an evening in discussion with Steve Stoeckel. As bassist and songwriter for
The Spongetones – the acclaimed Charlotte-based rock band that released ten albums of original music inspired by The
Beatles – Stoeckel is uniquely qualified to discuss the creative and artistic breakthroughs showcased on The Beatles’ ninth
studio release. We’ll listen to key tracks and facilitate audience discussion.
ABOUT THE DISCUSSION SERIES
Music to Your Ears is Bill Kopp’s monthly discussion series hosted by
Asheville Guitar Bar and co-sponsored by AshevilleFM. On the first
Wednesday of each month, music enthusiasts gather to discuss an
important album, artist or musical movement. An interactive evening,
Music to Your Ears isn’t a lecture; it’s a discussion led by experts and designed to enrich the listening experience.
ABOUT BILL KOPP
With over 500 bylines in Western North Carolina publications (Mountain Xpress, Bold Life, WNC Magazine and more),
Asheville-based author and music journalist is an acknowledged expert on popular music. Author of two books –
Reinventing Pink Floyd: From Syd Barrett to The Dark Side of the Moon and Disturbing the Peace: 415 Records and the
Rise of New Wave – Bill Kopp writes for publications across the country and abroad. A contributing editor at Goldmine
Magazine, he has authored more than 30 album liner note essays and conducted more than 1000 interviews. He regularly
hosts lecture/discussions on artists and albums of historical importance, and is a frequent guest on music-focused radio
programs and podcasts.

Come check out for yourself the popular West Coast Swing dance style that can be done to a
wide variety of music, including pop, country, blues, and contemporary music, come at 7pm for a group classes: intermediate
classes with Pflumm and Alain Rogozhin and beginner classes with Rachel Harris and Tola Sun, Followed by a social dance at
8pm, Dress is casual and no partner is needed, BYO wine or beer,

FIREFALL’S LARRY BURNETT AND DON CHAPMAN

The Larry Burnett / Don Chapman acoustic duo performs music from both the Firefall songbook as well as post-Firefall material from Larry’s prolific career in an incredibly enjoyable & engaging “songs and stories” show! The duo loves to interact with the audience before, during, and after every performance.

You can expect to hear chart topping songs such as “Cinderella”, “It Doesn’t Matter”, “Just Remember I Love You”, and material from the duo’s “Guitars & Vocals” CD!

Larry Burnett: As a 16-year-old in his father’s home in Ventura, California, Larry wrote his first song. 10 years later, “Cinderella” (“one of the most frighteningly beautiful love song ever made”, said one reviewer) was dominating the airwaves around the world as a single release from the debut album from Firefall. Fans were screaming their recognition at the distinctive opening hook of the song that began every Firefall performance for the next 9 years.

Larry Burnett’s songs and singing added a diversity and edginess, as well as an irony in his own observations in affairs of the heart, which broadened the band’s fan base and life span. Firefall concerts, heavily laden with Burnett’s songs, betrayed the innocence portrayed by the lighter side represented by his songwriting counterpart, Rick Roberts.

Having composed and sung lead on half of the songs that the band recorded, Larry Burnett demonstrated formidable talent and insight into the minds and hearts of millions of music lovers. The songs of Firefall and Larry Burnett have been cited as major influences in the lives and music of such artists as Garth Brooks and Travis Tritt.

The demise of the band in no way affected Larry’s life as a singer/songwriter. Having spent 10 years in the presence of songwriting peers like Michael McDonald, Stephen Stills, Billy Joel and others of the era, Larry Burnett has continued to develop and mature as a songwriter, combining his newly acquired skills and disciplines with his unique spin on life and relationships.

Don Chapman: 40 years of professional musical experience as a solo artist, performing in duos and in bands touring, recording, composing, and performing, Don Chapman is a musical fixture across the US and has performed on many national stages, including hundreds of Native American events and festivals. He is well known for his electric & acoustic 6 and 12 string prowess as well as lead & harmony vocals. His exploits also include “sideman” services for other singer/songwriters serving as a lead guitarist and harmony/backing vocalist both live & in the studio. In 2010 Don and Larry Burnett teamed up and recorded “Guitars & Vocals” which features Larry’s songwriting, vocals, and the duo’s harmonies.