Calendar of Events

The craggy peaks of southern Appalachia, revered as the world’s oldest mountains, surround Asheville. Rich in biodiversity, these woods create fertile growing conditions for some 300 wild edibles—and set a bountiful tableau for chefs and food lovers. Grab a basket and head out on a guided foraging tour with professional foragers, chefs, and beverage professionals. Gather seasonal delicacies, from wild mushrooms to sumac and sassafrass, alongside local experts. Then take your harvest into the kitchen, collaborate with the professionals, and enjoy a sophisticated meal featuring ingredients plucked fresh from the forest floor.

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Asheville Outlets (AshevilleOutlets.com) and Oasis Shriners 500’s invite the community to come out and support the Shriners Hospital for Children at the Formula4Kids & Chili Cook-off on September 14th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the center. The event will feature a display of Oasis Shriner 500’s cars, a chili cook-off competition, 50/50 drawing, prizes and much more! All proceeds from the event benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. For more information and participation, contact Oasis Shriners 500’s at 828-275-3728.

As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone 18 and under 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

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PFLAG Asheville welcomes Dr. Norman Spack, guest speaker, along with a panel of local trans-affirming advocates and health services professionals for an informative afternoon of discussion on Supporting Transgender Youth. Dr. Spack is a nationally renowned pediatric endocrinologist, co-founder of Boston Children’s Hospital’s Gender Management Service (GeMS), TED Talk speaker, and LGBTQ Ally. Dr. Spack will have a 15 minute Q&A session with the audience immediately following his talk. We have put together a fantastic panel of local trans-affirming advocates and health services professionals to answer your questions during the Panel
Q&A portion of the program.

This is a not to be missed opportunity for parents, allies, advocates, and other LGBTQ supportive professionals and individuals!

Panelists: Dr. Jennifer Abbott – WNCCHS Transgender Health Program, Zeke Christopolous – Tranzmission, Allison Scott – Campaign for Southern Equality, Elizabeth McCorvey, LCSW, MSW, Julie Lehman & Michael Poulos – Parents/LGBTQ Advocates

Moderator: Heather Edwards, PT, MPT, Sexuality Educator & Trainer

Tickets: www.theorangepeel.net

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Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com), The Blue Ridge EV Club and Tesla Owners Group of Western North Carolina present The Exciting World of Electric Vehicles on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Asheville Outlets as part of National Drive Electric Week. Electric vehicle owners and dealers will be present with the latest long range EVs, 4-wheel drive EVs, Plug-In Hybrids, used and new electric vehicles and more. Residents, electric vehicle enthusiasts, and those wanting to learn more are invited to this free event taking place at the parking lot behind Gap Factory Store. Rain date is Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Dates, Times, & Locations

Beer City Pre-Metal-Fest 2019 Kick Off Show – Thursday September 12, 2019 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 1 – Friday September 13, 2019 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 2 – Saturday September 14, 2019 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM @27 Club Asheville – 180 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801

Beer City Metal-Fest 2019 Day 3 – Sunday September 15, 2019 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM @Sly Grog Lounge – 271 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801

OVER 25 BANDS!
LINEUP TBA!!!!!!!

*EARLY BIRD SPECIAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
*EARLY BIRD TICKET SALE ENDS APRIL 25 2019!

*ALL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 26 2019

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Beer City Metal-Fest is an adult festival for those who are 21 and over.

No Exceptions. All Atendees must provide a valid ID upon Festival Entry.

*What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

*Limited Paid Parking will be available at a first come first serve basis for some lots near the venues.
*Otherwise, Parking is available around downtown Asheville, NC.

The closest parking decks are located in the following locations:

**Wall Street Garage – 45 Wall St**
**Civic Center Garage – 68 Rankin Ave**
**Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage – 60 S Lexington Ave**

What can I bring into the event?

*NO Pets: Animals are not allowed at Beer City Metal-Fest 2019.

* NO outside food or beverages.

*Food vendors will be present during the event.

* DO NOT bring any illegal weapons, substances, or materials to the event.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email [email protected]
*https://www.facebook.com/BeerCityMetalFest

What’s the refund policy?

*NO REFUNDS.
*Beer City Festival 2019 is a rain or shine event. In extreme conditions, the organizers reserve the right to cancel the event. If the cancellation occurs prior to the commencement of the event, attendees will be notified of the cancellation by email.

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Satisfy your shopping cravings at this highly curated market of local food products and wares. Encounter local artisans and stock up on everything from cutting boards, dishes, and glasses to spices, coffee, and other edible souvenirs. Stop by the pop-up bookstore by Malaprops, where guest and local cookbook authors will be signing books throughout the weekend.

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Our Vintner’s Table Food Truck is here for the season! Buy salads, cheese boards, our BRAND NEW lobster rolls and more to enjoy with Burntshirt Vineyards wine!

Saturday Hours: 12pm to 6pm
Sunday Hours: 12pm to 5pm

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• MHU students, faculty and staff admitted free with valid I.D.
• Tickets can be purchased on game day at the ticket booth located at the North end of the stadium.

Save plenty of room for Chow Chow’s main course—a gathering of culinary delights that continues throughout the festival in the middle of downtown. Shop, taste, and sip your way through Pack Square as you meet chefs, artisans, beverage experts, and other taste-makers. Watch master chefs at work at the demonstration stage, wake up your body at morning yoga, and indulge in the fresh, creative fare being slung at the food truck rodeo.

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Single-varietal wines celebrate terroir. Wine blends, on the other hand, reflect the skill and artistry of the maker. During this hands-on workshop, explore the fundamentals of this unique culinary art form while learning characteristics and flavor profiles of different varietals. Try your hand at composing your own red blend using Biltmore wines—tasting the process along the way—and take home a bottle of your final concoction.

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Discover the intersection between fine dining and beer fermentation, and delve into the wild and wooly worlds of beer yeast and bacteria such as Brettanomyces and Lactobacillus. Hear about the challenges of this natural, old-world process while enjoying a three-course tasting experience that pairs fermented bites and small pours.

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When George Vanderbilt envisioned his country retreat of Biltmore in the late 19th century, he modeled the 250-room French Renaissance chateau and grounds after the working estates of Europe. Today the grand 8,000-acre estate carries on the legacy of his renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, with magnificent gardens, sweeping forests, and cultivated farmland. Join Biltmore’s owners, farmers, and chefs to venture behind the scenes on an exploration of Biltmore’s rarely-seen agricultural side, enjoying refreshments as you discover hydroponic greenhouses, a hog field, livestock meadows, and vineyards supplying America’s most-visited winery.
*ticket does not include access into the Estate house.

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Purchase a VIP Package and become a VIP – Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat, special souvenir gift and exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with Ryder and two PAW Patrol Characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. Pick up your VIP Packet at the VIP Check in table prior to the show.

Sale Dates and Times:

Public Onsale : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Friends Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Venue Presale : Wed, 8 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

Citi® Cardmember Preferred Tickets : Fri, 17 May 2019 at 10:00 AM

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Spoonin’: A Showcase of Handcrafted Spoons will open at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville, with a reception  (free and open to the public). This group exhibition will include both functional and sculptural works from 18 notable artists from across the country, whose mediums range from wood to sterling silver and copper. Spoonin’ will remain on view through Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Spoonin’: A Showcase of Handcrafted Spoons will open at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville on Saturday, September 14, with a reception from 2-5pm (free and open to the public). This group exhibition will include both functional and sculptural works from 18 notable artists from across the country, whose mediums range from wood to sterling silver and copper. Spoonin’ will remain on view through Sunday, October 13, 2019.

The program will explore different approaches of writing for two clarinets
and piano from all around the world. Italian music is showcased by
Amilicare Ponchielli’s “IL CONVEGNO,” which is a technically flashy and
enchanting piece for two clarinets and piano. Felix Mendelssohn provides
German music with his “CONCERT PIECE #1,” illustrating his whimsical
ideas and bold Germanic writing. French music is represented by Francis
Poulenc’s “SONATA” for two clarinets, where the listener is captivated by
hauntingly beautiful melodies. Czech music is featured in Franz Krommer’s
delightful “DUO CONCERTO” for two clarinets and piano. Finally, Clarinet
& Friends will feature a world premiere of a new piece by American
composer Donald Wheelock. The piece is called “SONATINA” and it is an

elegant work for solo clarinet.

The concert will feature pianist Vance Reese, clarinetist Eric Taylor and 16-
year-old clarinetist and founder of Clarinet & Friends, Aaron Lipsky.

Weekly tour to learn more about us and our production process. Tickets are $12 (no reservation needed)

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Walk a mile (plus) in the shoes of women who helped sow the seeds of the city’s vibrant cultural life on a guided tour of the Asheville Urban Trail, a series of sculptures spread throughout downtown that reveals the multifaceted story of this unique mountain town. Enjoy old-fashioned ladies’ luncheon fare at the iconic S&W Cafeteria, an Art Deco masterpiece where shoppers once gathered after hitting the downtown department stores, and learn about the region’s original farmer’s markets at the French bistro Bouchon. Then clink cocktail glasses on the porch of Julia Wolfe’s historic boarding house—the home where this shrewd businesswoman raised her son, the famed author Thomas Wolfe.

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Save the date for our End of Summer Pop Up Market featuring some of Asheville’s finest artisans. Celebrate our Indian summer with shopping, bubbly, and tasty treats on Saturday, September 14th from 4-6pm!

Atlas Beauty will be hosting a market like no other that will feature local makers including Rachel Weisberg Apparel and Natalie Ray Fine Art, Sleep Swag, and Robin Lee Essentials, among other exciting brands!

At this all-encompassing festival, even humble clay gets its day. Playing an essential supporting role in the culinary world since 10,000 B.C., clay holds the power to impart flavor and character and retain moisture and temperature when molded into a vessel to store, carry, and cook food and drinks. Go straight to the source—the working ceramics factory of East Fork Pottery—for a fascinating dinner experience shaped by North Carolina’s deep pottery heritage. Learn how pots are made and try your hand at cooking in clay.

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This event is on fire! At one of Asheville’s most alluring hot shops, Lexington Glassworks, a 2,000-degree furnace keeps the party roaring. Get blown away by the colorful artistry of handcrafted glass and the food it inspires, with pops of color and fire inspiring a lineup of creative dishes crafted by talented local chefs. Savor the intersection of culinary arts, handcrafted glass mastery and performance at this highly curated experience.

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Live Music at NOC!

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Join us for “Saturday Night Lights,” a family-friendly event at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, NC, happening every Saturday evening May through October featuring FREE carousel rides, pony rides, bounce house, face painting, entertainers and live music, plus horse show competition. General admission and parking are also free and open to the public. With onsite dining options, concessions, shopping, and lodging, come for the night or for a vacation getaway! Learn more at Tryon.com/SNL.

Phone: 828-863-1000

Email: [email protected]

Four years into their healing journey from scars carried over half a century, Vietnam veterans from the Charles George VAMC Creative Writing Program, return for their third staged reading of Brothers Like These.

Please join us in affirming and celebrating the courage, selflessness, and reclaimed humanity of these veterans, as we at long last welcome them home. The evening is sponsored by the newly formed North Carolina Veterans Writing Alliance and hosted by former North Carolina Poet Laureate and Appalachian State University professor, Joseph Bathanti.

Join us for family fun and dancing as we host Queen Bee and the Honeylovers at Biltmore Park Town Square! Queen Bee and the Honeylovers hail from Asheville, NC and bring us upbeat jazz and swing music. Please join us on the green at Cecil Park in Biltmore Park Town Square, located in front of Hickory Tavern and Brixx Pizza. Music will begin at 7pm and last until 9pm. Beer, wine and Dippin’ Dots for sale on the yard.

We invite you to bring your family, friends and neighbors and enjoy a musical evening in Biltmore Park Town Square.  Grab a blanket and join us in Cecil Park, the green space near Hickory Tavern and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, for Concerts in the Park.  The annual Concerts in the Park are held once a month, May – September, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.  Concerts are FREE and open to the public.  Come enjoy two full hours of live music, dancing and fun for the whole family.
***Concerts in the Park will be held rain or shine.  In the event of inclement weather the concert will be moved inside Hickory Tavern***

Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family. Since their first engagement together as musicians for a church camp in Petersburg, Michigan in August, 1986 until now, the ministry God has given Phil & Kim has expanded and flourished until it is a full-time livelihood that involves their entire family.
Ticket Prices: $20, $25, $30 Priority Seating

These two one act plays, twinned in theme, display the struggles of sexual abuse, and the aftermath; which is healing. The stories of two different persons are speaking the truth – or a truth – their truths – about going through this harsh and mind blowing journey. This powerful show has a bold message with a light at the end of the tunnel. Truth Be Told is written and directed by Monica McDaniel.

Truth Be Told will open the 2019-20 35below season and is also the inaugural play in Asheville Community Theatre’s Artistic Horizons program, a program that gives local artists the opportunity to pursue new creative paths in the theatre.