Calendar of Events

Cyclists of Asheville! We invite you to join us on Friday August 31st from 3-9pm at The Hop Ice Creamery (located across from HOLE – Hot Doughnuts and Fresh Coffee) for a night to celebrate the effort it takes to be multimodal! We have a 20ft bike rack that can accommodate make different kinds of bicycles as well as room to park kids bikes, unicycles, tandem bikes and bikes with trailers. All cyclists who ride their bike to this event (and to every Friday Night events at The Creamery) will receive $1 off an Ice Cream Flight :)

Much Love!
Greg

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Sol Driven Train presents
Sol Slam Mountain Jam 2018
Aug 31 – Sept 2
On the banks of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN
Featuring:
Sol Driven Train
Yarn
Empire Strikes Brass
Josh Roberts And The Hinges
Jeff Sipe’ “Slam Shine”
Lovers Leap
Terraphonics

Sol Driven Train and Mountain River Guides are excited to present Sol Slam Mountain Jam, a family-friendly camp out music festival on the banks of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN, over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2, 2018. Our mission is to be the best “end of summer” music festival in the region while celebrating music and life in an intimate, naturally stunning environment. Ticket quantities will be limited to promote the highest quality event experience.

After seven annual Sol Slam Music Festivals in the midst of the sweltering summer heat at Charleston’s oceanfront music venue The Windjammer, Sol Driven Train is moving the party to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee. USA Raft is a whitewater outfitter boasting a beautiful tent campground along with cabins nestled in the woods. Daily activities will be offered including hikes, stand up paddle boarding, tubing and caving. Vendors will be on hand selling delicious food and libations. The musical entertainment will include Yarn (Americana), Empire Strikes Brass (horn funk), Jeff Sipe’s Slam Shine (jazz/jam), Josh Roberts And The Hinges (rock n roll), Lovers Leap (progressive bluegrass), two nights of Sol Driven Train (jamericana), as well as a Sol Driven Train kids show and Terraphonics. Expect collaborations and jams from these longtime musical conspirators.

A portion of the proceeds will go towards benefiting the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. SAHC works to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations. We achieve this by forging and maintaining long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies, owning and managing land and encouraging healthy local communities. ZSCN is a small group of volunteers dedicated to providing care to special needs and senior animals… and spaying all the cats!

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MUSIC SCHEDULE

FRIDAY – 8/31/18
7pm Lovers Leap
9pm Empire Strikes Brass
11pm Drum Circle

SATURDAY – 9/1/18
3pm Terraphonics
5pm Josh Roberts And The Hinges
7pm Sol Driven Train
9pm Yarn

SUNDAY – 9/2/18
12pm Sol Driven Train Kids Show
2pm Jeff Sipe’s Slam Shine
4pm Sol Driven Train

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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CAMPING:
Camping will be festival style! We have a lovely site on the banks of the Nolichucky river, but space is limited and we want as many happy campers as possible to attend the Sol Slam Mountain Jam!

– Check in for camping is Friday at 12 Noon
– Check out is Monday at 11am.

Tent spaces will be close together. Please count on only having room for a tent, small table, and chairs so that more people can camp! You may bring a canopy but please conserve space! There are lots of trees for hammocking.

Practice Leave No Trace Principles! Pack in, Pack out! Bring extra trash bags, don’t litter, clean up after yourself and be a good neighbor. Please do not leave items at the campground when you leave.

Practice Kindness and meet your new festy fam! It makes the festival more enjoyable for all!

If there is an emergency, or you really need to make a phone call there is a land line in the lodge and the USA Raft Store.

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FIRES:
Campfires are permitted in established fire rings throughout the property. Please do not build additional fire rings.
Outside Firewood is prohibited due to the increase in invasive species transfer.
We will have firewood for sale in our store.

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TICKETS:
We will not be mailing or emailing tickets.
Arrival and check-in will be at will call in the USA Raft Store. Please check-in at the store for directions to your campsite and instructions for shuttle and offsite parking. Bring a photo ID.

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PETS:
Dogs on a leash are welcome at Sol Slam! We love Fido!!!
Please be considerate of your neighbors and don’t leave Fido alone if he/she likes to bark.
Please scoop the poop! Plan to bring bags, but they will be available on site as well.
We will keep our resident USA Raft/Mountain River Guides dogs on leash or inside.

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PARKING & SHUTTLES:
Off-site parking a few miles away will be the standard unless special circumstances have been prearranged. For example: You have a sleeping setup in your vehicle.
You will have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle on-site when you arrive on Friday. If you cannot pull directly up to your campsite we will have people onsite available to assist.
We will provide shuttles to and from off-site parking throughout the day until a hour after the last show.

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STORE:
We have a store onsite that will sell general snack items, bug spray, sunscreen, t-shirts, stickers, firewood, ice, supplies etc..but we encourage you to bring all supplies with you as we do not have a large selection of camping goods.

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VENDORS:
There will be lots of food and merchandise vendors onsite. We will put a list on Facebook soon..

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FOOD & DRINK:
We will have several food vendors to choose from during the festival as well as our camp store that sells snacks and drinks.
Lodging guests are welcome to use our communal kitchen in The Lodge or the charcoal grills on site.
Bring coolers for your food and beverages! We sell ice in the store.
There will be alcoholic beverages for sale on site, but you are welcome to bring your own.
NO GLASS BOTTLES as they can break and become a safety hazard!
Please remember to stock up on food and drink before you arrive as most parking will be offsite. There are 2 grocery stores in Erwin. There are also pizza places that deliver to our office.

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TRASH & RECYCLING:
Practice Leave No Trace Principles!
Please help keep our campground clean by picking up all trash.
Trash and recycling receptacles will be provided throughout the property.
Cigarette butts are NOT biodegradable and will be picked up one by one after the festival so PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE.

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CELL PHONES:
We will not have dedicated phone charging areas but campers may use electric outlets in the Lodge to charge cell phones.
Signal is extremely limited. AT&T, Consumer Cellular, and Verizon may be able to send/receive text messages. Do not count on phone calls to meet your friends!
If there is an emergency, or you really need to make a phone call there is a land line in the lodge and the USA Raft Store.

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LOST & FOUND:
The lost and found is located in the store at the USA Raft outpost.

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WHAT TO BRING:
In packing for your stay at SSMJ, bring rain gear, warm clothes, and an extra pair of shoes or sneakers in case it rains.
We also recommend bug spray, a blanket for seating, sunscreen, hat for shade, a container (or two!) for water, plastic bags for trash, extra toilet paper (just in case), a lantern or a flashlight with extra batteries, a camera, and a smile!

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WHAT NOT TO BRING:
No weapons of any kind
No fireworks
No illegal substances
No unauthorized vending
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WHITEWATER RAFTING SPECIALS
Saturday 9/1/18 – 10am to 3pm – Nolichucky Gorge Lunch Trip
– Ages 10+ – Class 4 Adventure!
– $80.00 person
Saturday 9/1/18 11am-3pm Lower Nolichucky w/ Lunch Trip
– Ages 4+ – Class 1-3 Family Float Adventure
– $40.00 a person
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www.usaraft.com
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www.soldriventrain.com
1-800-872-7238

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“We really enjoy your fabulous crêpes and empanadas! I look forward to my Saturday morning Market Crêpe all week!”
— Samantha, Tailgate Market Regular

http://www.ceciliaskitchen.com

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We were finally able to book Out of The Blue! Come check out their version of Peruvian Fusion cuisine! And Grab a pint, of course! ;)

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Scholarship for a Mountain Heritage Student, doing well academically, but needs financial assistance to attend Mayland Community College. David Wiseman (Da6d), will be here for your listening pleasure.

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Sideways Brewery and Farm is collecting donations for the Veterans Healing Farm at their tasting room. Please stop by to have a taste of their brews, buy a bottle to go and/or purchase a lovely bouquet.

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Every year, we lose thousands of lives to drug overdose across the globe, and hundreds right here in Buncombe County. International Overdose Awareness day is an annual event aimed at honoring those lost, as well as a call to action. Join your local Asheville community on August 31st as we recognize the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic and learn about services that are available to help put an end to this crisis.

The Asheville event will take place from 5-8pm at Pack Square Park and will include:

Speakers from our partners at Buncombe County Public Health, North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition, SeekHealing, The Steady Collective, Local Policy Makers, and more
Personal Testimonials
Public call for names to honor
Naloxone Training and distribution
Candleligt Vigil
Music by local artist Asher Leigh

Through education, community outreach, and support, we can make a difference.

A huge thank you to our organizers at The Steady Collective, North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition, Western North Carolina AIDS Project, and SeekHealing

For more information, please visit International Overdose Awareness Day and FED Up Rally

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FREE PATIO SHOW :: Paul Edelman at The Grey Eagle

Almost born on the airplane from Columbus, Ohio, where his family lived, to Philadelphia, because his mom, a native of Philly, only trusted one doctor. Then the infant Edelman was flown right back to Columbus. “I was a very serious kid, and I think that’s why. That’s a lot of stress for a baby.” His best friend in Columbus was a weeping willow tree. From there Paul’s family moved to the north shore of Long Island, one of the natural habitats to the privileged dirtbag.” There was a lot of money in that town, we stood out like sore thumbs.” His family was always musical. Paul’s uncle narrowly avoided success when he refused to sell one of his songs to Joe Cocker.” Everyone in the family had talent, my mom had a beautiful voice.”

Paul spent a year at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh before settling into Philly. Paul spent years hosting open mics all through town, meeting folks and drawing influence from his peers. ” My strongest asset is the ability to surround myself with people that are better than me.” Eventually, Paul began connecting with some serious players with real ambition and talent. Paul found himself being a sought after player in town. “One of my first bandmates insists that I invented the term Grunge as a musical genre.” He learned how to give other songwriters what their songs needed, and in so doing, was learning how to craft his own music with unique vision.

Paul was a Boxcar, a Butcher Holler Boy and lead guitar for Naked Omaha, three of the hottest tickets in town, simultaneously. It was no surprise then when Paul broke out on his own with the Jangling Sparrows, he was selling out the World Cafe and sharing bills with James McMurtry, Robert Earl Keen and Langhorn Slim.

Tough and tender, from a holler to a whisper. from timeless, original, Soul, Folk and Country to ferocious twang rock.

Paul has also shared stages with: The Drive By Truckers, Neko Case, Scott Miller, Big Sandy and his Flyrite Boys, Slim Cessna, Marah, The Bottlerockets, The Sadies, and if you include stage crashing, Sarah Mclaughlin, Chrissie Hind, Cheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks.

“Edelman makes short work of simple but effective lyrics, driving percussion, searing guitars and hooky melodies….Hints of Springsteen and Mellencamp are balanced with Edelman’s original sound; an imperfect but comfortable voice and addictive narrative songs” —Alli Marshal-Mountain Xpress

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FIDY is back, with its closest friends in tow.
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This titanic, immensely viscous stout is loaded with inimitable flavors of chocolate-covered caramel and coffee and hide a hefty 65 IBUs underneath the smooth blanket of malt. Ten FIDY (10.5% ABV) is made with enormous amounts of two-row malt, chocolate malt, roasted barley, flaked oats and hops. Ten FIDY is the ultimate celebration of dark malts and boundary-stretching beer.
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To celebrate Ten FIDY’s return, grab a FIDY Flight, featuring 5 variations of FIDY.
-2018 Ten FIDY
-Bourbon Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY
-JAHvanilla Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY
-Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Ten FIDY
-Vanilla & Sugar Maple Wood Aged Ten FIDY
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Live Music from Blue Footed Boobies, 6-8PM
Food special from Oskar Blues CHUBwagon:
FIDY FILLY:
FIDY beef brisket topped with FIDY onions, peppers, and provolone cheeze

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The Greenliners are a high energy acoustic ensemble, hailing from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, NC. Built around a solid foundation of guitar, mandolin, and upright bass, The Greenliners deliver a genuine and well-rounded Americana music experience. Their performances blend progressive and traditional bluegrass numbers, with their own innovative and heartfelt originals, and choice Americana-folk cover tunes, to create a live show that leaves audiences excited and fulfilled. The group combines two of Western North Carolina’s favorite bluegrass acts…Jay Franck (mandolin) of Sanctum Sully, with Richard Barrett (guitar), Christian Ferri (bass) and Jackson Dulaney (dobro) of Bear Down Easy.

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Join Asheville Museum of Science at The Collider for the next edition of Science Pub, a FREE Friday night guest speaker series offered by AMOS. Bethany Stolevski, Engineering Manager at GF Linamar, will present “Engineering & the Science of Die-Casting.’” This program will take place on Friday, August 31, at The Collider. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6 p.m

Mechanical engineer, Bethany Stolevski will explain how auto parts are made with a high pressure die cast machine at GFLinamar. Science and engineering plays a huge role in making a quality part, avoiding the high cost of scrap. She will explain how each step of the process involves a deep understanding of science.

The program is FREE and open to the public, with donations accepted at the door. It takes place at The Collider in downtown Asheville, on the top floor of the Wells Fargo building at 1 Haywood St. Attendees are invited to enjoy light bites provided by Ingles Markets and refreshments provided by Asheville Brewers Alliance before settling in for a fascinating night of science. Thank you to Explore Asheville CVB Partner Connect for sponsorship of the Science Pub series!

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Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Weekend is back for 2018! The Chapel Hill & Asheville Senate Social & Wellness Chairs invite you to join us in Asheville, North Carolina on Labor Day Weekend (Friday, August 31st- Monday, September 3rd, 2018) for a fun-filled weekend of activities! This collaboration between the Chapel Hill and Asheville campus will help bring us all together as we kick off another academic year. Here is the agenda for the weekend (see a detailed itinerary on the post in the event Discussion)!

Friday, August 31st:
6:00pm Salvage Station- Meet & Greet dinner and drinks with Asheville Faculty and Students
(466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC)

Saturday, September 1st:
12:00pm Triple Falls Hike (Meet at UNC Asheville Campus)
8:00pm Walking Tour of Downtown Asheville

Sunday, September 2nd:
1:00pm Tubing at French Broad River (Zen Tubing Midtown- 608 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC 28801)
5:00pm Sierra Nevada Brewery

We hope that you can join us for all of these activities throughout the weekend, but please know these are all optional and to be enjoyed at your own pleasure! Look for an announcement regarding individual event sign-up as the weekend gets closer

Chapel Hill students looking for housing, you have a few options: book a hotel room or AirBnB with some friends, or some Asheville students have been kind enough to offer housing for the weekend. We will be releasing a survey for Chapel Hill students to fill out if they would like to stay with Asheville students in the coming weeks, so start thinking about where you would like to stay!

Please reach out to your social chairs for any questions or clarifications!
Chapel Hill Social Chairs:
Erin Mays ([email protected])
Taylor Easley ([email protected])

Asheville Social Chairs:
Peter Thao ([email protected])
Morgan Phillips ([email protected])

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Indie/Americana/Rock

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Cost covers everything you need to paint on a 16×20 canvas with step-by-step instructions.

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Outdoor Lawn Show at Isis . Showcasing original music and fun covers! come on by for this great event!

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Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris

Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2

These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee

Join AVS as we visit Animal Haven of Asheville!

We will meet some of the animals and hear their stories.

Please consider bringing a gift for the animals. Suggestions include:
Chicken scratch
Purina Goat Chow
Apples, kale, watermelon
Brooms
Large trash bags
Gift cards

*We suggest wearing closed toes shoes; boots if it’s been raining. AVS will provide hand wipes and bug spray.*

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Blossman Gas in Asheville is giving away FIVE tickets and a Broil King grill for EACH of the 2018 Tourists games below:

April 13 • May 11 • June 15 • July 20 • August 31

To register for a chance to win, stop by the Blossman Gas store in Asheville. No purchase necessary. Winners will be announced the Thursday prior to each game listed above.

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What makes a night at the baseball field perfect? A hot dog!

Blossman Gas is also sponsoring $1 Hot Dog Nights at Friday home games and a t-shirt giveaway on May 11 for the first 1000 people through the gate.

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Come see us play for our first official gig!

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Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018

Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience

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FALSETA LOVES KARAOKE

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Featuring Singer-Songwriters:

Valorie Miller
An award-winning singer- songwriter from Asheville NC. Miller got her start as a musician when the North Carolina Arts Council awarded her an Emerging Artist grant to make her first recording in the late 1990s. From there she has gone on to record independent CDs, gain recognition from many prestigious venues and contests, and tour all over the US and internationally. www.valoriemiller.net

Alison Price Lang
A musician, model, actor and community organizer based in Asheville, NC. She has been a performer since childhood, beginning with dance and theatre at the age of 5. Alison’s love of music took her to New York City, where she studied Performance with a World Music focus at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. You can learn more about the Collective and view samples of Alison’s work on her website here:
https://alisonplang.wixsite.com/alisonpricelang
FB Alison Price Lang – Actor & Model

Lo Wolf
Lo Wolf writes and performs from her Asheville, NC home. Her latest recording, Country Pop Hit, has been called “equal parts timeless and modern” and she infuses poetry, praise, and grit into her original songs. She is a classically trained harpist gone folk singer, so yankee she’s southern, and very happy to be here.
FB Lo Wolf
www.lowolf.bandcamp.com

Hosted by Thomas Yon
www.heirlummusic.com
FB: Heirlüm Musici

Please contact us if you would like to be a featured singer-songwriter at an upcoming event.

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Time : 7:00PM

Lounge Seated

Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show

When Ultrafaux last performed in Asheville, they were co-headlining a sold-out show at Grey Eagle for the annual Django Birthday Party. They return on Friday August 31 for a very special intimate show at Isis Music Hall where they will be presenting some new compositions off of their upcoming CD. The show will feature a blend of jazz manouche, swing, musette, Balkan, funk, and be-bop styles.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2110980685841195/

Upland Drive is a provocative and edgy Asheville-based band with an inspired take on a variety of genres including rock, reggae, jazz, and hip hop.

https://www.facebook.com/UplandDrive/

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Upland Drive is a provocative and edgy Asheville-based band with an inspired take on a variety of genres including rock, reggae, jazz, and hip hop.
https://www.facebook.com/UplandDrive/

Soleil LeBlanc is a local singer Songwriter located in Asheville, NC! Original music for the soul, from the soul.
https://www.facebook.com/soleilleblancmusic/

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Firework Friday!! Dollar Dog Day Presented by Mix 96.5 & Blossman Gas.

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The Groundling

By Marc Palmieri; Directed by Betsy Puckett

August 17-September 2, 2018

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 2:30 pm

NC Premiere! After stumbling upon an outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in Manhattan, Long Island landscaper Bob Malone returns home inspired to write a play about his troubled marriage. He hires two reluctant New York theatre professionals to spend a week at his home and stage the play in his garage, with a cast of colorful locals. A modern romantic comedy with a moving and unexpected ending.

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