Calendar of Events

The conversation that redefines Being

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The trails surrounding Old Fort are some of the best in WNC. Each year we like to show them some love. The OF Trail Work Weekend is a biannual event to improve Kitsuma, Heartbreak Ridge, Snooks Nose, and many other trails in the Old Fort area. Volunteers can commit to one day or the whole weekend. We welcome any amount of time volunteers can contribute.

Work starts in the morning and we leave plenty of time in the afternoon for a ride or a run. Shuttles are provided for laps on Kitsuma. Camp Grier provides free camping and lodging as well as dinner on Saturday night.

The 2018 date are tentatively set for March and November. More details will be posted soon on the exact weekend.

Volunteers need to bring:

gloves, closed toed shoes, breakfast, lunch and water bottles, clothing appropriate to be working outside, and camping equipment.

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SIGN UP HERE: https://form.jotform.com/51165222753955

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Typical Schedule

Friday Evening- 5pm-9pm Arrive Check In

Saturday- 8am-9am Arrive Check In

9am-2pm Trail Work

2pm until 5pm Shuttles Ride/Run

6:30 Complementary Dinner

Sunday 8am-9am Arrive Check In

9am-2pm Trail Work

2pm-5pm Shuttle Ride/Run

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This series is designed to help keep you safe. Just knowing where on the body to hit can help you escape an attack. You’ll use pads and partners as you learn kicks and punches as well as other techniques to keep yourself safe. Registration is open now and closes October 31st.
Session 101: 5 -7 p.m. Friday, November 2
Session 102: 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 16

These sessions are independent and you need to register separately.
Session 102 builds upon 101.

Registration is now open. For more information, contact Corey Jacobson; [email protected].

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We had so much last year we are doing it again! $5 ticket at the door. Tickets proceeds go to Safelight and Camp Kesem.
Five reps with 20 wines total to taste! Special pricing on all wine. Stop by, have a snack and stock up for the holidays!

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Please support HFE by stopping by Cork & Craft West Asheville on Friday, November 16th from 4-7pm.

Items for purchase – Discounts Available – Percentage of sales goes back to HFE! Items purchased will make great Holiday teacher gifts!

Thank you Cork & Craft West Asheville for your true community partnership!

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Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

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There is a magic point when cooking pasta when it is perfectly done – soft and slightly chewy. Supposedly, throwing a piece of spaghetti against the wall to see if it sticks is a method to determine if pasta has reached this state of perfection: if it sticks, it is ready. The organizing conceit of this exhibit is the same: I am going to throw some projects on the wall to see if they stick. First is the Telos project, which is a dark minimalist take on commuting—driving through the dark toward an uncertain destination. The Curve project is a set of extractions from architectural subjects taken over several trips to Europe that share a common visual sensibility. And the Detritus project documents a strange visual conversation with anonymous commuters who eat in their cars and then leave the evidence ready to be pondered.

Exhibit runs November 16–December 30, 2018.

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UNC Asheville’s STEAM Studio is excited to announce that the “Community Tool School: Shop Class for Girls” initiative is taking shape, and we are now ready to form the team who will make this pilot program a reality.

Initial funding for Community Tool School: Shop Class for Girls has been generously provided by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and the Windgate Foundation. STEAM Studio will be the base of operations.

The program is designed to offer comprehensive STEAM education and opportunities to middle and high school girls, including mentoring from women working in STEAM fields. We are looking to fill roles in management and teaching, as well as volunteer support, and to garner community support for the venture.

We are holding a kick-off meeting at the STEAM Studio on Friday Nov 16th at 5:30pm. The STEAM Studio address is 821 Riverside Drive, Ste 140, Asheville. We hope that you’ll join us and find out more about this program.

Email [email protected] for questions about this meeting, or the Community Tool School program.

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Open only 23 years, from 1933 to 1956, Black Mountain College has become famous for the many artists who were faculty or students at the college. These individuals have had a profound influence on modern and contemporary art. Recently there have been national and international exhibitions dedicated to the influence and legacy of BMC. There is now an extensive collection of literature on the college. Most of this work has focused on the arts and artists from BMC. However, BMC was not just an art school. It was a liberal arts college based on John Dewey’s theories of education. There was a full spectrum of liberal arts classes, including classes in the sciences such as mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. The college always had at least a few science faculty. Just as BMC was able to attract many great artists because of WWII, they were also able to attract some amazing science faculty. For a small undergraduate college tucked back in the southern Appalachian Mountains, the list of distinguished science faculty is surprising. This talk will give a brief overview of a few of the notable individuals who taught in the sciences at BMC.

Bio: David Peifer is a professor of mathematics at UNCA. His mathematical research is on symmetries and structures of shapes in dimensions four and less, or technically what is known as low dimensional topology and infinite group theory. David became interested in the history and legacy of Black Mountain College after discovering that the great German mathematician Max Dehn taught at the college from 1945 until he passed away in 1952. In the early 1900’s, Dehn did foundational work in topology and infinite group theory. Over the past decade, David has published several articles and given presentations about the history of Max Dehn and the arts and sciences at BMC. Recently, David has given joint talks with NYC artist Dorothea Rockburne, at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art and at the Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia. David has been a board member at the BMC Museum and Art Center, in Asheville, for the past nine years.

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On November 16th 2018, MusicWorks Asheville will present our Fall Concert featuring the MusicWorks Chorus, String Orchestra and Band. Music will begin at 5:45pm and families are welcome. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the end of the concert so bring your checkbook or just the change in your pocket if you want to help support these amazing students.

The Adult BBC Class is designed to give students the opportunity to learn how to apply techniques learned in forms and one-steps in a practical way.

There will be sparring practice during this time, so students should bring their sparring gear.

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Parish Retreat Registration has begun for one of the most exciting and spiritually-rich times of the year—the Annual Parish Retreat at Kanuga from November 16-18. This year’s theme is Art and Soul: Spiritual Healing through the Arts. We are planning a rich weekend of the spoken word, music and art for the soul. For more details, including information on Early-Bird and First Timer’s discounts look for the Annual Parish Retreat logo on the St. Luke’s homepage.

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Scott Plato, Adam Craighead, and Bill Hearn have many decades of experience in guitar performance and as educators of guitar. Working together as The Atlanta Guitar Trio, they provide audiences with exciting, fun, and entertainingly musical concert programs. The group performs music from many different historical time periods. Scott, Adam, and Bill incorporate not only guitar in the trio ensemble, but they also perform arrangements of music for guitar and mandolin, as well as guitar and theorbo. During concerts, the trio entertains audience members with historical information on the musical instruments they use. They also provide historical insight into the composers and compositions performed. Samples of their music may be found at www.atlantaguitartrio.com

This event is free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

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Delight in the opening of the holiday season with music, cheer, treats, and more at the Historic Grove Arcade! Bring friends and family to hear joyous carols sung by the Asheville Symphony Chorus on Friday, November 16th at 6:00pm to kick off the annual Winter Wonderland celebration, through January! “Opening night is designed for the entire family: with the Symphony Chorus, jolly old fellow, cookies, cider, ornament decorating, and more.”

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Come out and get your picture taken with Santa.

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Join us this Friday, November 16th for an exciting line-up from Highland Brewery!!! Oh, and of course we will be pouring Cold Mountain!!

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Holiday Lights Display

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Hey Parents!

Have you been needing a night out? How about enjoying a night out while your kids have fun AND you get to give to a great local organization? Please join us for the first ever Just Economics Kid’s Night Out Fundraiser! Just Economics mission centers on educating, advocating, and organizing for a just and sustainable local economy that works for all in Western North Carolina. We advocate for living wages, public transit, affordable housing, and a part of that is advocating for affordable childcare options in our local community. Please join us and our volunteer childcare caregivers in providing a Night Out that benefits the work we do in Western North Carolina. Like the Living Wage Certified stickers you see on local businesses around town? That’s Us! Wanna know more about our work in our community? click here: https://justeconomicswnc.org/mission—vision.html .

What will we be doing: Dinner, Games, Craft Stations, Movie Screening, Fun provided!
Who (child eligibility): Potty trained and up, limited space available on a first come first serve basis!
Donation Options: Pay the current living wage rate of $13 an hour; $39 or the Worker rate of $25 for 3 hours of childcare. Sibling discounts available.
Drop your kids off with us while you enjoy a night out at one of our living wage certified restaurants, shops and breweries! Location is near downtown and the West Side so plenty of living wage certified options to choose from!
Link here: https://justeconomicswnc.org/assets/JE%20Biz%20Directory%206.26.18%20version21.pdf
Open to all in the community, please invite your friends and share this event! You can register here; https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0uEuylJByCgaCr6VT0SSzbDEj8bwTcKxmVd2JOBD2ynPr6A/viewform
(A link for payment is available to be sent to you or you can pay in person cash or card.)

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Mario Kart Tournament Fridays at 6pm. 1st place wins a prize!!

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Muddy Sneakers is thrilled to host Mountainfilm on Tour in Asheville for the second year! Join us at the event center at Highland Brewing Company on Friday, Nov. 16 for a fantastic night of community and film as we celebrate our shared passion for the outdoors. The featured films represent a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held annually in Telluride, Colorado. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program, providing insight on the films, filmmakers, and subjects.

Doors open at 6 p.m., films start at 7 p.m. Beverages will be available for purchase inside the film venue and food trucks will be available outside.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Muddy Sneakers’ school programming and its efforts to introduce a growing number of public elementary students to the joy of learning outside. To learn more about Muddy Sneakers, visit muddysneakers.org.

Seating is limited, so make sure to get your tickets early. Last year’s show sold out before the event!

Ticket prices:
$25/person general admission seating pre-sale
$30/person general admission seating at the door (if available!)
$35/person VIP balcony rail-side table seating. Sold in pairs of tickets for $70. *SOLD OUT*
$40/person VIP couch seating. Sold in pairs for $80 or groups of four for $160. *SOLD OUT*

If you’re interested in being an event sponsor or donating an item for the silent raffle, contact Perry Hodgkins Jones at [email protected] or message us here.

#mountainfilmtour #mountainfilm #mountainfilmavl

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During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, join us for dinner, popcorn, and the screening of Queen Mimi, a wonderful movie of the life of Mimi and both her struggle with homelessness and the power of community.

Queen Mimi tells the story of Marie Haist: Forced onto the streets in her 50s, Marie found “home” at a Santa Monica laundromat. Taking shelter there for 20 years, Mimi’s passion for pink, and living without looking back, has taken her from homelessness to building deep community with the many who came to fluff and fold and even to Hollywood’s red carpet!

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“As the Grinch took the tree, as he started to shove, he heard a small sound like the coo of a dove. He turned around fast, and he saw a small Who…”

*This event is perfect for children, but is ALL AGES! (All the Whos in Whoville are welcome.)*

The Grinch is back! But this time, we’ll make sure there are too many trees for him to steal before Christmas! Send in your own little “Who” to paint a tree of their very own to light up the house for the holidays, and pass down everyone’s favorite story to a new generation! These trees are the perfect size for small, “Who” hands and can be painted however they see fit! Let your child create their own holiday masterpiece for all to remember for years to come. He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch, but his heart will grow three sizes after seeing your creations!

*PLEASE purchase tickets on our website! Facebook RSVP does not save your spot!*
Tickets are $40 and include: ONE “Grinch-y” Light Up Tree and admission for ONE child to the painting party!

We will be serving cookies and hot chocolate after the trees are finished, so please let us know of any food allergies ahead of time!

This is a drop off event, as seating is limited. If you would like to attend the party with your child, please call (828) 253-8181 or message us on Facebook! No refunds, cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance can be used as store credit at Fired Up!

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Experience Asheville’s brightest holiday tradition at Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum. Walk through an outdoor winter wonderland and see the Arboretum’s gardens dressed in more than half-a-million holiday lights. Roast s’mores by the fire, listen to your favorite holiday tunes or enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, cider or beer. Proceeds from the event will support the Arboretum’s educational programs, exhibit and facilities year-round.

Tickets range from $8-18 and must be purchased in advance online at www.ncwinterlights.com.

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11/16 I offer an alternative Friday night outing to slough off your week, and recharge for the weekend.
We’ll set a focus and begin with a few minutes of Nia 5 Stages, warm our bodies slowly. From there, movements increase into Classic Nia to exert a little energy, then shift into Nia Moving to Heal and Nia FreeDance styles. Knee pads provided.

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Tour Gatlinburg’s most dazzling light displays by hopping aboard the Gatlinburg Trolley Ride of Lights! This popular winter tradition is the perfect way to see our mountain town in all its Winter Magic splendor. Get your tickets today!

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Every third Friday

We will be singing mostly ol’ timey hymns along with a few new ones.

This is a family event. People of all ages and from all denominations are welcome!

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It has been a difficult year in the Asheville community. When tragic events happen it is important to connect, support, and build as a community in order to heal. Join us on Friday, November 16 at 6:30-8:30 for performances, snacks, and speakers.

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The first of two album release concerts for my new album “The Bull Moose Party.” This concert at Acoustic Corner will be presented more as an intimate house concert: think listening room. There will be an after-party at Lookout Brewing Company!

Here is a sample of the new album: https://soundcloud.com/jackson-grimm/tulsa/s-gUE7c

Hope to see you there!

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