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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Saturday, March 9, 2019
Wicked Root 50/50
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – Mar 10 @ 8:00 pm
George Poston Park

REGISTRATION OPENS: November 1st.
We have a new race this year. A 50k on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. We will have a guest speaker Saturday night and camping at George Poston Park.

https://www.facebook.com/events/379993922509876/

Asheville, NC – Yoga for Resiliency & Trauma Recovery- Level 1
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Veda Studios

Date: Friday, March 9, 2019, 9 am-12:30 pm, 2-5:30 pm
Cost: $239

Yoga for Resiliency and Trauma Recovery Trainings focus on simple and effective self-regulation techniques for individuals to use to help increase resiliency and decrease effects of trauma. Join us for a blend of experiential and didactic learning about trauma, resiliency and how yoga can help you and your clients become more resilient, understand trauma, and create compassionate connection!

You will learn:
Neuroscience of Yoga, Resiliency & Trauma
How to create a trauma-sensitive classroom
Yoga Brain Games
Mindfulness techniques that help create connection with the body & mind
How to utilize yoga principles & practices in a clinical setting for all populations
Learn the therapeutic benefits of gentle yoga postures, breathing practices and meditations
Easy & portable techniques to take trauma-sensitive yoga off the mat!

You will receive:
7 CEs Yoga Alliance & NASW NC
Comprehensive Manual with 40+ techniques
Certificate of Completion
*Level 1 is a prerequisite for Level 2*

* This workshop is open to yoga instructors, licensed social workers and therapists, wellness professionals and other individuals who wish to understand how yoga can support healing from trauma.

About the instructors:

Corey Brown, LPC, RYT 500, C-IAYT
Corey Brown is a Facilitator at Sacred Roots Wellness, LLC. Corey blends wisdom, humility and compassion as an accomplished counselor, teacher, guide and mentor. She currently will be teaching some of our Level 1 trainings in the SouthEast.

With her natural gift of joyful and trusting connections with others, Corey offers an outstretched hand to anyone who is struggling to regain his or her wild, authentic self.

Through her own personal experiences, education and training, Corey realizes that the solution to most of our challenges come down to the most simple of resolutions:

To acknowledge the goodness of who we were before the world burdened us with its unrealistic and cultural expectations that caused us to disconnect from each other and drift away from the beauty, delight, and celebration a self-actualized life offers.

The need to connect with our true, loveable selves so that we can then connect, with faith and love, to those we meet along the way as we journey through this sacred life.

Joy comes from the courage to fully experience our feelings including sorrow, pain, and suffering. These feelings, particularly the intense ones, are pathways toward fertile ground, which nurtures deep connection to others and ourselves.

You can learn more about Corey at coreybrown.be

https://www.facebook.com/events/988888901294294/

Master Series Workshop with John Britt
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm
The Village Potters Clay Center

Join us for this is a 2-day Glaze Discussion Workshop. There is no testing. John will have over 2000 tiles that have been tested and we will discuss all things glazes.
He will also present a general overview of ceramic glazes, focusing on but not limited to cone 6 glazes. It is designed for beginner to intermediate potters. We will discuss cones, kilns, firing dynamics and principles as well as applying those principles to various firing cycles. This will lead us into some basic classifications of glazes, like ash, celadon, temmoku, etc. We will discuss how and why each type of glaze works and how you can achieve them, how to adjust your glazes and how to find new ones. We will discuss glazes from my new book: “The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at cone 4 – 7”, but will go into more detail than the book allowed.

Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9am – 5pm
&
Sunday, March 10, 2019 from 10am – 4pm

Fee: $265 per person

Teaching Center/ISM Students: $110.00 *Students must register in TVP Gallery only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1968007253322753/

Throwing Bones Trail 5K- Blood, Sweat & Cures
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Mark this one on your calendar – March 9th, we’re going off road for a good cause and you can too. Plus, all your friends will be there and you don’t want to be left out!

Registration
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=62535

If you have never run a trail race before, this one is for you. If you are a dirt demon on the trails, then this one is for you too!

You’ll have fun.

You’ll get a killer shirt!

The course is 3.1 miles in length and consists of gentle trails and no asphalt. Proceeds go to Throwing Bones for a Cure, Inc. You can follow our progress, donate, participate and get some “Ossum” gear at www.throwingbonesrun.org.

**Throwing Bones for a Cure, Inc. (501(c)3) promotes Multiple Myeloma research, encourages Myeloma patients to keep moving and awards financial assistance grants to patients and their caregivers.**

The address for this event is 191 Vance Avenue in Black Mountain, NC

Race Day Registration: 7-8am
Bib/Swag Pickup & Runner Check-in: 7:30-8:30am
Race Start: 9am
Awards: 9:45am

Typical finish line snacks will be available post-race.

There will be special awards for the top 3 OA male/female as well as the winners in 6 age-groups.

All runners will receive a long-sleeve shirt featuring Throwing Bones’ mascot Ossum (Bones in Latin), as well as other Ossum swag.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2320554084681282/

TIP Spring 2019 Training Academy
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The​ ​Trauma Intervention Program of Western North Carolina (TIP) ​is looking for caring people in Buncombe and Henderson Counties willing to be part of a team of volunteers who provide immediate emotional and practical support to survivors of traumatic events. TIP Volunteers are called to emergency scenes by sheriff, police, firefighters and paramedics to:

➢ Comfort family members after a sudden death.
➢ Support family members after a suicide.
➢ Help witnesses to traumatic events.
➢ Assist disoriented elderly persons with non-emergency needs.
➢ Support those emotionally shaken after auto accidents.
➢ Assist tourists and travelers when tragedy strikes away from home.

RIGHT NOW​, TIP needs residents of Buncombe and Henderson Counties to become TIP Volunteers. ​No experience is necessary
​ but completion of a Training Academy is required.

The Spring 2019 training dates are February 28th-March 9th. Volunteers must attend all classes below. For more information contact TIP at 828-595-4391 or send us a message. If you are ready to sign-up you can follow this link and register online.
http://www.tipofwnc.org/volunteer_app_form.php

*Funding provided by a grant from the Meals4Missions Local Grant Program at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church*

https://www.facebook.com/events/2168261476823742/

Flow & Wine
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Unearthed Yoga

Come practice with me this Saturday morning at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards from 10am to 11am!

All levels welcome for an upbeat and energizing power flow while focusing on turning inward and cultivating an intention that you can take with you off your mat!

10$ for 60 minute power vinyasa flow and glass of wine!

10am-11am Please share and feel free to bring your friends!
DM if you have any questions! Hope to see you there✨✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/393192134560043/?event_time_id=393192154560041

High Country Live Staking Workday
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Valle Crucis Community Park

Sign up here: https://secure.everyaction.com/KbofOKiTO0i3vjCcz9qb6A2

The Watauga Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. These stakes will grow into trees that will stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them, and will reduce the overall amount of sediment getting into the river. So, come hop in a boat, or wade and help us reduce erosion along our local rivers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/304679190160689/

Introduction To The Potter’s Wheel
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Introduction To The Potter’s Wheel

Alyssa Ruberto and Halima Flynt

Saturdays 10am-12:30pm
January 12- March 2

Get ready to throw! This 8-week beginner’s course is designed to teach new potters the fundamentals of wheel-throwing, trimming, and glazing to make a variety of complete, food-safe and functional wares. By the end of this course, students will be able to confidently make pottery in any studio setting. Seasoned beginners are also encouraged to try new techniques to reach an intermediate level.

Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $295 + $45 Lab Fee

Leave No Trace Workshop Hike
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This event will include instruction on the basics of Leave No Trace featuring South Carolina State Advocate & Leave No Trace Master Educator Elamon Barrett. We will learn about the history of LNT with lots of hands on activities, and great views for a short hike around the Ellicott Rock Wilderness. We do need a head count for this event, so if you plan on attending, please pre-register! https://form.jotform.com/90406058820150

https://www.facebook.com/events/290334558316176/

Paint Party – March 9th
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Maggie Valley Sandwich Shop

We’re having a paint party! Come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/651110802015671/

Rockin’ Winter Photo Contest
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park

Description: Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/267246603967105/?event_time_id=267246667300432

Saturday is Garden Day!
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/540032309819009/?event_time_id=540032319819008

Saturday is Garden Day!
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392534698340

Social Media Training with Beth Becker
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – Mar 10 @ 6:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party

Your organization or campaign has a Facebook page, Twitter account, YouTube channel, Instagram…but now what? How do these tools fit into your organization’s long term strategies for winning? In this training Beth Becker will offer 2 days of actionable insights and case studies to help you solve the Social Media Strategy puzzle.

Sessions during this training will include:

● Understanding how to create a strategic plan for managing your social media

● Strategies for building and managing your community on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more along with tactics and best practices

● Building and Implementing Content Strategy

● Hands on lessons on Facebook and Twitter advertising basics

● Using Social Media to Listen to Your Community

● Tools to help manage your social media

● How to determine which Social Media Metrics to pay attention to and where to find the data that matters

This training is intended for people who have a firm grasp on the basic skills of managing social media for an organization and are ready to take the next step to do so strategically.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2276935982357658/

Think Globally, Act Locally (workshop series – 3 Sats 10a-noon)
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Daniel Barber

If you ever wonder how best to make the difference you most want to make, now there is a powerful new practice available for you. This unique practice offers tools combining various mindfulness techniques, creative improvisation and the power of sound to help people connect more deeply with their authentic nature, share their unique gifts more effectively, and find their true place in the world.

You can learn about this modality over 3 consecutive Saturdays at Jubilee! from 10a-noon starting on Feb 23 and continuing March 2 and 9.

This will be limited to 15 people so we can have a relatively intimate group experience, so signing up in advance will be best.

I’m looking forward to this opportunity to share this approach with you. We have a lot of living to do, much to grieve and to celebrate, and a lot of musicality to enjoy together!

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(Comments from previous workshop participants)

I am more empowered to refuse to deal with conflict in a negative way.. You have this calm aura around you… Thank you for that! Plus you make my brain work :) – Lisa Wilcox

Variety of modalities. Very creative in making it interesting and meaningful. – Dr Pegge Saylor

I seem able to «extract» myself from the immediate drama and to have a less emotional perspective on my current situation. – Roger Beaumont

For me, these 3 sessions gave a glimpse into the world of sound and community as an inspiration towards manifesting the desires that many of us vocalized in the group that was present. What kind of world do we want to live in? – Christine Westfeldt

https://www.facebook.com/events/335180560452441/?event_time_id=335180563785774

Think Globally, Act Locally (workshop series – 3 Sats 10a-noon)
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Daniel Barber

If you ever wonder how best to make the difference you most want to make, now there is a powerful new practice available for you. This unique practice offers tools combining various mindfulness techniques, creative improvisation and the power of sound to help people connect more deeply with their authentic nature, share their unique gifts more effectively, and find their true place in the world.

You can learn about this modality over 3 consecutive Saturdays at Jubilee! from 10a-noon starting on Feb 23 and continuing March 2 and 9.

This will be limited to 15 people so we can have a relatively intimate group experience, so signing up in advance will be best.

I’m looking forward to this opportunity to share this approach with you. We have a lot of living to do, much to grieve and to celebrate, and a lot of musicality to enjoy together!

——————
(Comments from previous workshop participants)

I am more empowered to refuse to deal with conflict in a negative way.. You have this calm aura around you… Thank you for that! Plus you make my brain work :) – Lisa Wilcox

Variety of modalities. Very creative in making it interesting and meaningful. – Dr Pegge Saylor

I seem able to «extract» myself from the immediate drama and to have a less emotional perspective on my current situation. – Roger Beaumont

For me, these 3 sessions gave a glimpse into the world of sound and community as an inspiration towards manifesting the desires that many of us vocalized in the group that was present. What kind of world do we want to live in? – Christine Westfeldt

https://www.facebook.com/events/335180560452441/

Writing from the Heart in Verse
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Providence United Methodist Church Charlotte

Charlotte Writers’ Club invites creatives–teenagers to age 99–to explore writing in free verse to describe life’s peaks and valleys and/or to constructively deal with an emotional issue. Linda Vigen Phillips, author of two realistic fiction novels told in verse, is leading this workshop. She will dissect works of contemporary masters of the novel written in verse and lead you in some exercises to help tap into the power of verse for your own stories.
Visit www.charlottewritersclub.org/workshops to learn more about Linda, the details of the workshop and to sign up. $30 for members, $40 for non-members.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1183386445173731/

Clean Up Mountainside Park!
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us at Mountainside Park Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 to help keep our community looking good! The cleanup will cover the trails and the stream, which have accumulated some trash. Trash grabbers, bags, and gloves will be provided. Wear clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Expect to help for 1 to 2 hours. Parking is available at the park. Turn right from Hunt Hill Place just before the entrance to the Retreat at Hunt Hill apartment complex. For more info contact Shane at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/157327675151366/

Oskar Blues Four Miler
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina

Start time: 11 am, Kids fun run “free” 11:05

Location: Oskar Blues Brewery, Brevard N.C. – 342 Mountain Industrial Drive

Beer Steins for age group winners. “Mud Dabbers Pottery” Beverage included with entry.

Registration will be $25.00 until January 1st, then goes to $35.00

Specialty beer + live music

“Help support the Smart Girls and Boys running program of The Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club of Transylvania County.”

Info and registration at www.pisgahrunning.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/2216374885062701/

Pottery Seconds Sale! Sidewalk Sale!
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Join us Saturday March 9th for our big pottery sale! To raise money for our Scholarship Fund and rebuild our Odyssey Salt Kiln we are having a big markdown! 50-75% off

The event will take place in front of Odyssey Clayworks on Clingman Avenue at 11:00 AM and will continue until we close at 6:00 PM. If weather does not permit we will have the sale inside.

We will be posting photos of work leading up to the event – we will have bowls, plates, ornaments, sponge holders, casseroles, vases, and the list goes on!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1991658721139860/

Precinct Meeting: Bee Tree Fire Substation
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Buncombe County Democratic Party

If you vote at the Bee Tree Fire Substation (precinct 66.1), this is the last chance to be organized and represented at the 2019 Convention.

Come together with your neighbors to elect precinct officers and delegates to our annual convention.

https://www.facebook.com/events/417074899039085/

Spring Clean Your Body and Your Life
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Do you spring clean your home? Why not also spring clean your body and your life to improve your physical, emotional and environmental health? Join us on Saturday, March 9th, to learn how you can rebuild your health and optimize your life. This program is open to the general public and free of charge. Registration is required at cancersupportwnc.org/programs.

https://www.facebook.com/events/151319489094060/

Weekend Meals at the Corpening Memorial YMCA!
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Corpening Memorial YMCA

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Corpening Memorial YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Corpening Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: arts & crafts, book club, rock climbing, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

https://www.facebook.com/events/2198750976848785/?event_time_id=2198751006848782

Weekend Meals at the Ferguson Family YMCA!
Mar 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ferguson Family YMCA

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Ferguson Family YMCA every Saturday!

We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Ferguson Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.

Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: kids yoga, art, ping pong, and more!

For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms

https://www.facebook.com/events/492101114625413/?event_time_id=492101231292068

Cousins Maine Lobster back at Swamp Rabbit Brewery in March
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom

We are excited to head back to TR and share our #RealMaineLobster with you! Join us on Saturday March 9 for a full day of phenomenal beer and authentic LOBSTER.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2232570800356931/

NC Small Batch Festival
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

Hi-Wire Brewing will be hosting its 3rd Annual NC Small Batch Festival, Saturday, March 9th from 12:00PM-5:00PM at their Big Top Production Facility and Taproom. The festival will include 20 North Carolina craft breweries that have brewed a small, one-off-batch, that can not be found in the market.

No styles are off-limits, as long as it is a one-off product. Guests can expect food from Foothills Local Meats, live music, and delicious beer. Entry is $10 and includes two beer tokens and commemorative tasting glass. Extra beer tokens can be purhased the day of the event for $3 each.

Brewery list:

Bhramari Brewing Company
Bond Brothers Beer Company
Burial Beer Co.
Crank Arm Brewing Company
Eurisko Beer Company
Highland Brewing Company
Innovation Brewing
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
One World Brewing
Pisgah Brewing
Resident Culture Brewing Company
Sierra Nevada
Trophy Brewing Company
Twin Leaf Brewery
Wooden Robot Brewery
Zillicoah Beer Company

https://www.facebook.com/events/328667187734018/

Readings with Edward
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Asheville Raven & Crone

Gathering an interest in the tarot at the ripe age of 13, Edward stored a wealth of knowledge and a balanced style to reading the cards. The cards he reads with are the Thoth deck, Hermetic deck or the beautiful Golden Thread tarot.
He also provides basic yes/no answers or more elaborate pendulum readings as well ask about cost.

Ed can SCRY with his BLACK MIRROR on request cost varies
He can also create custom sigils for varying needs ask about cost!

Come and experience a wizards glance into your questions and destiny.

Each Tarot reading is $2.00 per min and cash only.
15 minute minimum.

Contact: [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/2366267193404836/?event_time_id=2366267196738169

West Asheville & River Arts District Cider Crawl 2019
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

Join us for the 2019 Cider Crawl through the River Arts District and West Asheville. We’ll have a flight of three craft ciders (to be named the week of) available.

https://www.facebook.com/events/336793880294161/

West Asheville Cider Crawl March 9th 2019
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

2019 Map Link: https://bit.ly/2tV6G7V

Full Lineup coming Friday at 10am!

Last year we had over 50 ciders at 15 stops. This year we are going to make it even better! Expect more exclusive cider releases for the crawl and expansion of the crawl to include the RAD, so look out for some fun new stops including Daidala’s Tasting Room.

About Cider Crawl:
Cider crawl is a self-guided crawl allowing you to engage with a variety of restaurants, bars and bottle shops. Each stop will showcase cider in their own way, doing what they do best.

The list of stops, ciders, cider cocktails and food pairings hosts stops are featuring will be released a week or so before the event. You get to pick and choose how you spend your afternoon and evening.

The crawls’ hope is that you explore new places and new ciders all while drinking what you love and supporting your local community. You will find only locally-owned businesses and a focus on North Carolina cideries and craft cider!

https://www.facebook.com/events/230794901144592/

Wine Release Weekend
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
plēb urban winery

We’re releasing three new wines Friday, March 8! Enjoy the new wines throughout Second Saturday weekend along with shopping and food in the River Arts District.

https://www.facebook.com/events/946351448892740/?event_time_id=946351452226073