Calendar of Events

Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.

The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).

Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.

Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Family
Contact: Grovewood Village
Contact Phone: 828.253.7651
Link: https://www.grovewood.com/

Grovewood Village is housed in the historic weaving and woodworking complex of Biltmore Industries, a noteworthy enterprise in the history of American Craft and textiles, founded by Edith Vanderbilt and two inspired teachers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale. At the height of its success in the late 1920s, Biltmore Industries had a total of 40 looms in steady operation, producing bolts of some of the finest handwoven wool fabric in the country. Orders were shipped as far as China and Uruguay, and customers included the likes of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Helen Keller, and several U.S. presidents and first ladies.

Learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November.  The tour includes a visit to our historic Dye House (usually closed to the public), where you’ll peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. Meet your guide at the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum next door to Grovewood Gallery.

TOURS ARE FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Private Group Tours
We gladly offer private group tours for a fee. These tours offer the exact same experience as the public tours, only in a private setting. Contact us for rates, and please schedule your group tour at least one week in advance.

Please Note: Our historic Dye House (Biltmore Industries’ production facility) is not handicap accessible or heated. Warm attire on cold days and comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Scientists need YOUR help in studying animals everywhere, including your own backyard!

Join us for an introduction to entomology, the study of insects. You’ll learn all about our creepy and crawly friends and even meet a few live insects! You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.

Find out how you can earn your Entomology Field Badge and a free pass to Monarch Butterfly Day on September 8th. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

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Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Culinary,Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: http://notastelikehome.org/
Contact Phone: (828) 209-8599
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/resort-activities/wild-food-adventures

Learn how to safely gather, prepare, and serve wild mushrooms, plants, and other extreme cuisine with No Taste Like Home. Discover the bounty nature provides on the beautiful Sunset Mountain Trail, located adjacent to the Historic Main Inn. Deliver your found ingredients to our Guest Services desk upon returning to The Inn and our chef will create a personalized, complimentary appetizer just for you.

The Asheville Area Arts Council and the Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau have teamed up to bring you AshevilleArtsAlive.org, a robust online resource to help showcase our area’s creative offerings and reach a broad audience of residents and visitors.

The Asheville Arts Alive website offers two main features: a calendar of events and a directory of arts amenities, artists, arts organizations and creative businesses. Visitor-oriented listings may also appear on ExploreAsheville.com, the area’s official tourism website that attracts 4+ million unique users annually due to the advertising efforts of the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.

We understand that posting on such a populated website can be intimidating. On Thursday, August 16, 2018, the Explore Asheville team will be leading an info session on just that topic. We will walk you through the process of posting on the AshevilleArtsAlive.org step by step. It is important to the AAAC and Explore Asheville that local artists are utilizing this site to better promote and expand their creative businesses.

Join us in the Thom Robinson and Ray Griffin Exhibition Space on Thursday, August 16, from 4 – 5:30pm and get all of your Asheville Arts Alive questions answered.

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Come get your cheese on! We’ll be hosted Sweet Cheesus, a food truck specializing in Raclette, a delicious cheese that is melted and served over various items. Gluten Free and Vegan items available!

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Gin & Tonic- A simple and classic drink perfect for novice drinkers as well as seasoned veterans. Clean, crisp and refreshing, Gin and Tonic is everything you could ask for in a cocktail, so much so we are devoting a whole theme to it. On Thursdays we offer Tonic Thursday’s. We’ll introduce you to a whole new way of drinking G & T with a rotating special each week: A different tonic, a different gin, and so many different garnishes to choose from we’ll just keep searching for that perfect combination and include you in the process.

This Weeks Feature- Blueberry- Thyme Gin & Tonic- Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water, Blueberries, Fresh Thyme, Cane Sugar Syrup, Lemon Wheel

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It’s time to celebrate Western North Carolina with the Mountain Xpress Best of WNC 2018 Party! We’ve booked the best bands and solo performers that WNC has to offer. Check out this awesome line-up:
-Peggy Ratusz – 6-7pm
-Spaceman Jones and the Motherships – 7-8pm
-Lyrics – 8-9pm

Heather of 98.1 The River will be MCing the event and DJ Kipper will be spinning jams between sets!

Those bus-driving, gut-busting, funny folks from Lazoom will be out here with a dunk tank giving you a once in a lifetime opportunity to dunk a nun! (Or at least someone in a nun’s outfit!)

French Broad Chocolates and The Hop Ice Cream will be serving up some of WNC’s most favorite sweets.

Buchi Kombucha, Urban Orchard Cider, Burial Beer, and Highland will all be pouring some of the finest beverages you can find in Appalachia.

And don’t forget to visit Brother Wolf, Manna FoodBank, and Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a chance to get to know the people and groups that are working constantly to make WNC an even better place to live.

All are welcome, including children and pets!

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3 Course, Mediterranean (Greek) Curated Pairings Dinner

In addition to our standard menu, join us every Thursday evening for a curated 3-course dinner. Each course has been crafted by Executive Chef, Josh Chapman and has been paired with carefully selected wines by Manager, Rene Teran

3 courses with 3 different 3oz wine pairings, $57

1st Course
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Quinoa, Pine Nuts, Parsley and Pickled Onions

Domaine Skouras Almyra Chardonnay 2016
This fresh but spicy Chardonnay starts with tropical fruit, citrus and floral aromas leading into a great fruit and acid balance. The minerality keeps the wine fresh and lifted, giving it a food-friendly edge.

2nd Course
Olive Oil Grilled Octopus with Chickpea Puree, Tomatoes, Feta, Olives and Oregano

Domaine Zafeirakis Malagousia, Tyrnavos, Greece 2016
The Malagousia is a blend of two vineyards: sandy clay and clay limestone. One gives lime green pepper, white peach and acidity; the other offers mid-level acidity, fat and muscaty aroma. The pale wild ferment lends to a less floral, soft botanical profile of fresh basil with palate awakening freshness.

3rd Course
White Wine Poached Seasonal Fish with Sundried Tomato Glaze, Gigantas, Feta, Lemon, Arugula and Crispy Capers

Troupis Fteri Moschofilero 2017
Wine-making at low temperatures helps preserve all the typical yet sensitive aromas of the Moschofilero grape. As a result, Fteri Moschofilero is an intensely fragrant wine combining the bouquet of night-blooming jasmine, pomegranate and citrus fruits. Its excellent aroma and sharp taste make it a wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif as well as an accompaniment to dishes such as pasta with basil, chicken a la crème, grilled prawns and pies.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED but always helpful. Visit us online to make reservations, thecornerkitchen.com or call, 828-274-2439.

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No registration needed!

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Free Concert on the 3rd Thursday of the Month, May through September. Live Music, cold beverages, hot food and family friendly activities!

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This is sure to be a fun event series. We will be exploring 3-4 different wines and food pairings every other week from 5:00-6:00. Petite pours and small plates to elevate the middle of your week.

Very Limited seating so a credit card is needed to secure your reservation. Featured wines will available for order at 50% discount off bottle/ case prices.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1818872528415227/?event_time_id=1818872545081892

To celebrate Homebrewed Christianity’s 10th year of podcasting, we wanted to do something a little special for this edition of #theologybeercamp. This year, we will be hosting Theology Beer Camp in an actual brewery, in HBC’s home state.

The theme for this edition of Theology Beer Camp is Resurrecting Prophetic Christianity. We’ve got activist theologian Robyn Henderson-Espinoza joining us for the fun, as well as Lindenwood University prof and deacon of dialectical theology W. Travis McMaken, Bill Leonard, and a bunch of our podcasting friends…

In addition to extremely nerdy talks, hanging out with other theology nerds just like you, you’ll also be getting some of the best craft beer in the Southeast. And in case we forgot to mention, all of the beer you can drink is included in the price of your ticket. One more time for the people in the back – your ticket to Theology Beer Camp gets you free beer from Habitat Brewing Co. for the entire weekend!

And make sure you join our friends from Brew Theology for an awesome pre-event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brew-theology-pre-theology-beer-camp-event-tickets-46305749744?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

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Aug 3rd update: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL

This delicious after hours event features tasty treats from local ice cream & dessert vendors. Families will enjoy experiencing the Nature Center in the evening when the animals are most active while also getting some tasty treats!

Dessert Safari is for current Friends members. This is a members only event and is free to current members. Registration must be made ahead of time. THIS EVENT IS FULL.

Participating Dessert Partners:
Kona Ice
The Hop Ice Cream Co
Kilwin’s (fudge!)
Whit’s Frozen Custard

https://www.facebook.com/events/1951193864945333/

Dog Daze of Summer Social featuring our Brewery of the Month: Foothills Brewing

This is a FREE event & all ages welcome (dogs & humans)

Grab your 4 legged friend and come on down to celebrate summertime on the patio with some music and drinks! Foothills’ August Craft Happiness IPA project is Safe. Safe IPA is brewed to help no-kill animal shelters in their mission to save all healthy and treatable animals. We are partnering with Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue. 100% of proceeds from the Safe IPA will be donated to them, so head on over and support this local shelter!

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Come meet our region’s government leadership in an informal reception hosted in the Visitor Center lobby. Each year, the Chamber brings together the mayors of the region and members of the Asheville City Council and Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to meet and network with the Western North Carolina’s business community. Local elected officials from Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties attend.

This event is FREE to attend. There is no need to register.

We encourage guests to wear their business name badges. If the Chamber parking lot fills up, additional parking is available next door at the Montford North Star Academy.

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Interested in Community Rights and why Big Corporations have more rights than we do? This film showcases the work of CELDF and the Community Rights movement across the US.

“We the People 2.0” is about the loss of democracy in the United States. The story unfolds through the eyes of rural people and sacrifice zones in urban communities who have faced decades of toxic dumps, drilling and mines in their communities. These people come to understand that the reason they can’t stop the destruction is that the US has become an oligarchy, run by the corporate few who ignore the rights and will of the people. These people are frontally challenging our corporate state; thereby saving nature and themselves. Thomas Linzey, a nonprofit attorney’s inspiring words shows how, we, the people, can turn this around and lay claim to our democracy. This movement is building as you read this, not just in this country but around the world; this film shows how and where it all began.

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Everybody is familiar with the Ribeye – a prized cut for flavor and texture. But how about the Sierra? The Teres Major? The Denver? Come work alongside the professional butchers at the Chop Shop Butchery during of evening of libations and plenty of BEEF snacks! They’ll break down an entire front quarter of dry aged Apple Brandy Beef with the farmer himself, Seth Church. You’ll get to learn about the many retail cuts, talk with Chef Rob Jones on the different ways to prepare the cuts, and even taste some examples as we go. This is an in depth class that’ll last around 2 hours, and everyone will take home some of this amazing Wilkes County beef.

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Free yourself from the frantic and embrace the joy of slow…

Are you constantly striving to keep up with life’s busy expectations? It’s easy to feel consumed with the desire to “succeed” and “acquire,” and miss the simple opportunities waiting for you to slow down: a walk in the forest, sharing laughter with family, a personal moment of gratitude…

Once upon a time, it became clear to Brooke McAlary that the key to happiness was discovering a simpler, more fulfilling existence. She put the brakes on her stressful path and reorganized her life to live outside the status-quo, emphasizing depth, connection, and meaningful experiences. Alongside Brooke’s affirming personal stories of breaking down and rising up, Slow provides practical advice and fascinating insights into the benefits and challenges of the slow life, such as:

–Decluttering to de-owning
–Messiness to mindfulness
–Asking why, to asking where to now?

Slow is an inspirational guide on creating a life filled with the things that really matter and is meant for anyone seeking peace, meaning, and joy in their otherwise rapid lives. Slowly–of course.

This book is available for purchase in-store, by phone, or online by visiting https://www.malaprops.com/book/9781492665540

We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here.
Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.

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Amy Greene was born and raised in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and she began writing stories about the people of Appalachia from a very young age. Her debut novel, “Bloodroot” (2010), was named among Booklist’s Top 10 Debut Novels and received the Weatherford Award for fiction. Greene will speak about her writing process and what gives character to her Appalachian novels.

This event is limited to 165 guests. Cost is $20 for general admission and FREE for Bridge Club members.

Asheville, North Carolina-based photographer and author Tim Barnwell’s will give a talk on his book Great Smoky Mountains Vistas: A Guide, with Mountain Peak Identifications, for What to See and Do In and Around the National Park. When he started his mountain identification project along the Blue Ridge Parkway he had no idea that it would take seven years to complete his Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains projects.
The Smokies book includes mountain peak identifications from overlooks along Highway 441/Newfound Gap Road, in Cataloochee Valley, Cades Cove, from the Foothills Parkway and Blue Ridge Parkway, and aerial views of the park and its environs. It also covers area around the park worth visiting including Max Patch, the Foothills Parkway, the Cherohala Skyway, Maggie Valley and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The book is a truly unique project, the only one of its kind and scope in the country, and possibly the world.
Mr. Barnwell’s other books include, The Face of Appalachia: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, On Earths Furrowed Brow: The Mountain Farm in Photographs, and Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, and Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas: A Comprehensive Identification Guide to What You See from the Many Overlooks.

The Lung Buster Time Trial Series is a five-part competitive time trial racing series of cycling events in Western North Carolina held with the intent of providing all participants a professional racer experience, no matter how fast you are. All levels and abilities of cyclists are invited to participate!

Our unique mix of different racing environments allows riders of different strengths and focuses to level the playing field amongst competitors. Also, having seven separate events means that one poor showing won’t decimate your opportunity to do well in the series as a whole. So as to not leave out any cyclist: whether you’re an elite time trailer or a recreational rider on your road bike wanting to prove your merit in our Merckx/Standard division, we have both categories.

Lung Buster: The very name embodies pushing one’s mind and body to its aerobic limits. And that’s exactly what we expect to see. This series is a great test for participants of all abilities, and a great way to gauge your standing and progress in your cycling endeavors. With awards, medals, cash, bragging rights, and course records all on the line, you better not leave your inner competitor at home! With the kinds of hard efforts and fast times we’ve seen in the Lung Buster Series over the years, we feel that such braggadocio is warranted, and expect 2018 to bring an abundance of the same.

We are excited to partner with the Dry Ridge Museum to bring you an evening of storytelling with Dr. Delanna Reed. Dr. Reed, a member of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild, is a professor with the Department of Communication and Performance at East Tennessee State University.

Join us as we bring folk tales of southern Appalachia to life through spoken word, weaving in stories of the Vance family. David Vance Sr. and his wife Priscilla Brank settled in the Reems Creek Valley in the 1790s. Their farm eventually totaled almost 900 acres including 18 enslaved people. These stories celebrate the traditions and cultures of the people who called the North Carolina mountains home in the early 1800s.

This program is FREE and will be held at Wild Mountain Bees at 23 Merrimon Avenue! Space is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. To reserve a space call the Vance Birthplace at 828-645-6706. Enjoy light refreshments or purchase some local honey to enjoy later!

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Join fellow MHU alumni for a night at the Asheville Tourists game on August 16! We’ll meet at 6:30, and the game begins at 7:05. Tickets can be reserved on the MHU website. Questions? Email [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/206716330041543/

The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina. They play in the Class A South Atlantic League and have been a farm team of the Colorado Rockies since 1994.

Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1897. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won three league championships, first in 1984 and most recently in 2014. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.

The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field. The park opened in 1924, renovated in 1959, and renovated again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is notable for the scoreboard which reads “Visitors” in the guest slot and “Tourists” in the home slot

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

Every piece of the Deli Llammma Food Truck was built by the owner, a couple of their amazing friends, a superhero dad, and a beautiful lady partner. Their goal is to outsource as many products as they can from our local network of growers, farmers, butchers, and bakers so that our community families can thrive. Taste the love Y’all! See more at:

https://www.delillammma.com
https://www.facebook.com/theDeliLlammma

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North Carolina’s own Joe Newberry has a birthday on August 16, and he wants to spend it with his friends at Isis Music Hall. The best birthday present you can give him is your presence at the show.

Lounge Seated :: $15 Advance // $15 Day of Show

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

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Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com

Leicester History Gathering, meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.  Different local history topic discussed each month.

All are welcome to attend the Leicester History Gathering. We are striving to preserve the history of our community by passing it along to the next generation.

Topic: Camp Academy

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