Calendar of Events

8 Jumbo Smoked Wings with your choice of side for $10! Choose from our Dry Rub, Buffalo, or our weekly special!

https://www.facebook.com/events/290725515134456/?event_time_id=290725575134450

Hi everyone!

Join us in the Century Room at Pack’s Tavern in downtown Asheville, NC to continue our conversation around food waste reduction in Western, NC. We hope to see you there!

Schedule:
4:30-5:00p: Quarterly Meeting Planning Team (open to the public)
5:00-6:00p: Quarterly Meeting (open to the public)

Parking: Street parking or closest lots are College Street Parking Deck across from the courthouse and Pack Square Parking Deck on Biltmore Ave.

Our speakers include: Lizzy Keels, Sales and Event Manager at Pack’s Tavern and Flori Pate, Executive Director at Food Connection

Presentation Topics
-How Pack’s Tavern works with Food Connection to rescue unserved (and deliciously amazing!) banquet/events food from Pack’s Tavern. Why do they do it? How do they do it? How did they get buy in from kitchen staff and management?
-Highlight the unique partnership with AVL Ride (formerly Asheville Taxi Co.), picking up and delivering late-night rescues via text messaging (and the challenges of using volunteers for spontaneous pickups from events and caterers)
-Discuss food rescue technology and apps – what’s out there and what could we be using as a community in Asheville? Check out this article and come with ideas to discuss: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/16-apps-helping-companies-and-consumers-prevent-food-waste

https://www.facebook.com/events/605050606643459/

Join us for tonight’s Commissioner meeting at 5pm.
Located at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville.

About Commissioner Meetings:

• Commissioners meet at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 200 College Street, Suite 326 in downtown Asheville.

•Meeting agenda packet can be accessed here by noon on Wednesday prior to a regular meeting.

• Meetings are televised and can be seen online and on the County Government Channel 192.

• The Board will hear general public comment at the end of the meeting during the designated public comment period.

You can find meeting agendas and information about our Commissioners here: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/events/400118834103820/

Join us for tonight’s Commissioner meeting at 5pm.
Located at 200 College Street, Room 326 in downtown Asheville.

About Commissioner Meetings:

• Commissioners meet at 5:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 200 College Street, Suite 326 in downtown Asheville.

•Meeting agenda packet can be accessed here by noon on Wednesday prior to a regular meeting.

• Meetings are televised and can be seen online and on the County Government Channel 192.

• The Board will hear general public comment at the end of the meeting during the designated public comment period.

You can find meeting agendas and information about our Commissioners here: https://www.buncombecounty.org/governing/commissioners/default.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/events/400118834103820/?event_time_id=400118844103819

Escape and create a sweet treat, dip into the night with some dots, or cool off with a refreshing smoothie while support a local high schools band! Your indulgence could go a long way!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2199052173541605/

Call the babysitter and meet us at Antidote for a night out benefiting Sleep Tight Kids. This extraordinary bar offers something for everyone, including views from their rooftop bar! Please invite your friends and share this event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/719856951743520/

***Registration has closed. If you are interested in joining a team, please email [email protected].***

This league always sells out, so make sure to sign up as a team or free agent soon! Staggered games will be played from 5:30-8:30 on Tuesday evenings, April 2-May 28. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, see below.

Teams are:
? Co-ed
? Consist of 10-16 players (age 18+) with at least three female or three male players on the field at any time
? Not required to have any previous adult kickball experience
? Required to have fun and a “good sport” attitude

Do you still remember the sound of your foot meeting the red rubber ball on the schoolyard? Kick up your fun and fitness with your team’s quest for the season trophy during this popular sports league.

/// SPONSORSHIP ///
Presenting Sponsor
? Prominent logo placement on every player’s t-shirt (required to be worn at each match)
? Logo incorporated on the Facebook page, Eventbrite registration, and BCRS website
? Social media posts on the BCRS Instagram and Facebook accounts including teams in their shirts featuring your logo
? Ability to extend an offer to the players such as 1/2 off an appetizer on game night while wearing team t-shirt
? Complementary team registration that could be donated or used to build teamwork among your staff

For an affordable way to support the league and promote your business, email [email protected] for a custom sponsorship.

https://www.facebook.com/events/541855509626786/?event_time_id=541855532960117

Come join us for a performance from all of our first grade Champions! Due to the size of the grade level there will be two performances, so make sure you have your calendar marked for the correct one! Mrs. Flood, Mrs. Gardner, and Ms. White’s classes will be performing at 5:30 PM (students arrive at 5:00 PM) and Mrs. Holm and Mrs. Knight’s classes will perform at 6:45 (students arrive at 6:15 PM).

https://www.facebook.com/events/322949435003444/

This class is designed for tight and sore people! We’ll do a full body foam roller in about 1/2 an hour, and we’ll also add in tennis balls, dowels, the wall, and other props. We’ll stretch deep into your hips, hamstrings, calves, quads, pecs, chest, arms, shoulders, and more, while enjoying delicious chocolate.

$15 in advance/$20 at the door/BYO foam roller. $40 if you want us to buy you one, and you’ll take it home with you.

PRE-PAYMENT RECOMMENDED as space is limited. Buy here: www.ciscopilates.com/pricing

https://www.facebook.com/events/244861399694916/

Taste Riesling from different regions and in different styles. https://metrowinesasheville.com/wine-blogs/blog/entry/much-maligned-grapes-class-series $25 plus tax.

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In partnership with The Educational Garden Project, YWCA of Asheville Early Learning Program is hosting several upcoming Pollinator Garden Workdays!

We need your help to complete items to finish up our playground design, weed our existing garden, separate and replant existing plants, and install a pollinator garden. Everyone is invited. Bring gardening tools if you have any, and please RSVP so we can bring tools for those who need them.

Tasks we hope to accomplish during these workdays:

*Move Materials from Parking Lot to Garden
*Refine Garden Plan
*Choose Rock Bed Walls
*Choose Pavers / Paths
*Choose Plants From List
*Discuss Bird Feeder Station
*Move Garden Beds + Soils
*Install Bed Walls, Paths, Plants, Mulches
*Tinker in the Garden
*Install:
Bird Feed Station
Worms + Soils Station
Bee Hotel Station
*Install Educational Materials and Signs
*Clean Sidewalks, Walls, Windows and Fence Lines

https://www.facebook.com/events/394489391405494/?event_time_id=394489401405493

Join us along with fellow survivors for food and fellowship. It’s a great opportunity to meet people on a similar journey and join our network of hope and action. Lung Cancer Initiative considers anyone who has been diagnosed with lung cancer a survivor.

This is a free event for lung cancer survivors and one guest, but please RSVP.

https://www.facebook.com/events/312084829422243/

Beginner Bellydance 8 Week Series starts next Tuesday!
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Lisa Zahiya is the owner of studios here, multi award-winning belly dancer and touring teacher.
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Learn Bellydance from the beginning, and tap into a fun supportive community. Start your Bellydance adventure!

https://www.facebook.com/events/396088694310580/?event_time_id=396088710977245

Beginner Bellydance 8 Week Series starts next Tuesday!
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Lisa Zahiya is the owner of studios here, multi award-winning belly dancer and touring teacher.
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Learn Bellydance from the beginning, and tap into a fun supportive community. Start your Bellydance adventure!

https://www.facebook.com/events/396088694310580/

Where? Foothills Wellness Center, Inc. – Fitness Center
When? Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Who? Mark Sawyer
Cost? $10.00/class, discounts available for advanced purchase of punch card with multiple classes
More information? 828-859-5004 or [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/338945186681233/?event_time_id=338945310014554

The Collider hosts a monthly climate and environmental film series, open to the public. In collaboration with The Utopian Seed Project, The Collider will show Seeds of Time, a film by Sandy McLeod.

Seeds of Time: A man’s journey to save the future of our food
A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food.Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the accelerating effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally. Communities of indigenous Peruvian farmers are already suffering those effects, as they try desperately to save over 1,500 varieties of native potato in their fields.

With little time to waste, both Fowler and the farmers embark on passionate and personal journeys that may save the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds.

“Seeds of Time offers a vital, clear-headed look at the effects of climate change on global food security.” – The Los Angeles Times

The Utopian Seed Project
The Utopian Seed Project is a hands-in-the-earth organization committed to trialing crops and varieties in the Southeast to support diversity in food and farming. Its utopian vision is create an engaged network of growers, gardeners, farmers, foodies, cooks and chefs to help us educate and celebrate this diversity. Based in Asheville, NC, The Utopian Seed Project works towards achieving its overarching vision to support food security in the face of climate change through diverse and regenerative agriculture.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with refreshments provided. The screening begins at 7 p.m. The event is free & open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10/person.

“Seeds of Time offers a vital, clear-headed look at the effects of climate change on global food security.” – The Los Angeles Times
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The Collider hosts a monthly climate and environmental film series, open to the public. In collaboration with The Utopian Seed Project, The Collider will show Seeds of Time, a film by Academy Award-nominated director Sandy McLeod.

A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the accelerating effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally. Communities of indigenous Peruvian farmers are already suffering those effects, as they try desperately to save over 1,500 varieties of native potato in their fields.

With little time to waste, both Fowler and the farmers embark on passionate and personal journeys that may save the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds.

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The Utopian Seed Project is a hands-in-the-earth organization committed to trialing crops and varieties in the Southeast to support diversity in food and farming. Its utopian vision is create an engaged network of growers, gardeners, farmers, foodies, cooks and chefs to help us educate and celebrate this diversity. Based in Asheville, NC, The Utopian Seed Project works towards achieving its overarching vision to support food security in the face of climate change through diverse and regenerative agriculture.

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Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with popcorn and Hi-Wire Brewing provided. The screening begins at 7 p.m. The event is free & open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10/person.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2315283988753450/

Urban Xcape is a team challenge game at Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope, presented by Asheville Plays. This month’s theme is Spy Games. Each month will present a new set of trivia, puzzles and teamwork battles for your team to face. Your team will begin with clues that help you open the team chest so the real challenge can begin. The first group to successfully complete the tasks will reveal the second and most important lock combination. This combination will unlock the main chest that is packed with huge prizes for everyone on your team! It also happens to be Pint Night…

May’s Local Business Presenter:
The Conundrum & Better Than Unicorns

Prize per winning team member:
1 month membership to Better Than Unicorns
1 ticket to Conundrum’s New Experience: Who wacked the wise guy
Urban Orchard Prize Pack
More than $600 value in prizes!!!

-Takes about 1.5 hrs

-Teams must be comprised of 6-8 people

-Teams that sign up with a full team will receive a group/team discount, starting at 6 players

-15 Team Maximum, so register early to be sure you play

-You may sign up as a single player or less than 6, to be assigned a team/additional players to play with

-Preregister for a discount or sign-up day of the game at Urban Orchard Cider Co. South Slope

Early Registration
-$13/Player
-$65/6 Players at registration

Day of Registration
-$15/Player

https://www.facebook.com/events/2425064251058054/

We’ve been talking to the folks from Bardic Alchemy, a Celtic Rock band from Asheville and they’ve agreed to play at Triskelion as many Tuesdays as they can come down to the Brewery.

Bardic Alchemy is a brand new element in the Celtic Rock world. This trio, based in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is comprised of multi-instrumentalist Connell Sanderson, guitarist Nick Marcone and percussionist and vocalist Tyler Watts.

Bardic Alchemy is best described as a psychedelic trip into a musical world that is heavily inspired by the Celtic musical traditions…run through various effects pedals. Everything from soothing, mellifluously reverberating whistle melodies supported by groovy guitar lines and thumping djembe beats to high energy dance tunes on the Scottish and Irish pipes to three part vocal harmonies and even improvised pieces, Bardic Alchemy is a surprisingly dynamic and unpredictable musical journey.

So… Tuesdays… will now be…

Celtic Rock Tuesday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/425715451498873/?event_time_id=425715488165536

David Wiseman is participating in the 4th Pro Peace Song Rally hosted by Mike Kane.
Come out to hear some inspired music about PEACE from some of Asheville’s great songsmiths. There will also be a raffle to benefit Be Love House.
Featuring music by:
Aaron Woody Wood
David Wiseman
Cristal Rose Fox
Lea Anne Bright
Rev. Dr. Patrick Welch
Scott Stetson
Scott Bianchi
Derek Frye
Ginnie Waite
Spring Pearson
Kiki Controne & Mike Kane Plus More performers T.B.A….

https://www.facebook.com/events/2013884012240707/

Come out to hear some inspired music about PEACE from some of Asheville’s great songsmiths. Raffle to benefit Be Love House.
Featuring
Aaron Woody Wood
David Wiseman
Cristal Rose Fox
Lea Anne Bright
Rev. Dr. Patrick Welch
Scott Stetson
Scott Bianchi
Derek Frye
Ginnie Waite
Spring Pearson
Kiki Controne & Mike Kane Plus More performers T.B.A….
We will not stop till theres nothing to protest !! We can help each other get there !! HATE MAKES NOTHING GREAT & WE KNOW IT!!! PLEASE VOTE !!! THERE WILL BE A VOTERS REGISTRATION STATION IN PLACE , AS ALWAYS @ SLY GROG

https://www.facebook.com/events/575300489645733/

EMAS May program
Protecting the Wintering Grounds of Migratory Birds
Holly Roberston of the American Bird Conservancy
Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.
Reuter Center, UNCA

The American Bird Conservancy is a non-profit organization whose mission is conserving native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. At the May EMAS program meeting, ABC’s Senior Development Officer, Holly Robertson, will speak about their BirdScape initiative. The mission of BirdScape is to define large, priority landscapes throughout the Americas that support populations of migratory birds of highest conservation concern. ABC is working with multiple partners to create a region-wide effort to protect bird habitat. Their overall vision is to realize “an Americas-wide landscape where diverse interests collaborate to ensure that native bird species and their habitats are protected, where their protection is valued by society, and where they are routinely considered in all land-use and policy decision-making.”

EMAS programs are free and open to the public. An optional $5 donation is requested only at our May program to support our Birdathon fundraiser. Thank you!

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Join Julia on May 21st at 7:00 pm in the Orchard for a slow sunset flow yoga class. Open to participants of any level, Julia will guide you through a relaxing evening practice, designed to deepen your connection with both the natural world and with your body. As we finish our class, enjoy a WNC sunset over the mountains and the pleasant evening sounds of late Spring.

Our GreenWorks Orchard is at the entrance of the Buncombe County Sports Park. Parking in the first lot on the left.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

This event is free for members and a $10 donation for non-members.

Join Julia on May 21st at 7:00 pm in the Orchard for a slow sunset flow yoga class. Open to participants of any level, Julia will guide you through a relaxing evening practice, designed to deepen your connection with both the natural world and with your body. As we finish our class, enjoy a WNC sunset over the mountains and the pleasant evening sounds of late Spring.

Our GreenWorks Orchard is at the entrance of the Buncombe County Sports Park. Parking in the first lot on the left.

Please bring your own yoga mat.

https://asheville-greenworks.networkforgood.com/events/12807-sunset-yoga-in-the-orchard

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Dash over to the Block to hop to the sounds of the French Broads, a supergroup of all-women musicians. There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!

~~~Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
7 pm (Continuing/Intermediate): Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean
8 pm (Beginning): Beginning 8-Count Lindy w/ Sparrow & Keith
9-11pm: Swing AVL Dance w/ the French Broads
11pm – close: Blues Dance w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz

MUSIC
The French Broads are a supergroup of lady musicians from various Asheville, NC swing bands. They take their name from Asheville’s iconic river. They play a mixture of original and classic hot club swing standards. Cynthia McDermott (Pimps of Pomp) plays mandolin and sings, Annie Erbsen (Low Down Sires, Russ Wison’s Swing Orchestra) plays guitar, Whitney Moore (Queen Bee and the Honeylovers, Gravyhouse Storytellers) plays snare and sings, Cary Fridley (Down South, House Hoppers) plays bass and sings, and Amy Alvey (Hoot and Holler) on fiddle.

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based “Nicecream”, baked goods, and savory bites!

CLASSES
7pm: Solo Jazz & Charleston w/ Jean

It’s not as scary as it looks! The Charleston, a dance that came out of the Gullah communities in Charleston, SC and traveled north with the Jenkins Orphanage marching band, is the original American dance that predates lindy hop and other forms of swing. It’s intimidating to a lot of dancers, but don’t worry! This class will be a fun, high-energy way to learn a bunch of solo jazz steps and help build your confidence on the dance floor. We’re going to start at the bottom and work our way up, so you don’t need any Charleston experience, just be willing to play around and have a good time.

“Continuing” classes are for those dancers who have cemented the basics of the dance being featured that specific month. This includes knowing (and being able to execute cleanly and consistently) basic footwork and lead/follow skills for that dance. Some continuing classes may require no advance knowledge of a dance. This will be noted in the the class description.
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8 pm: Beginning 8-Count Lindy Hop w/ Sparrow & Keith

Come find out what this dance is all about! Originating in Harlem in the 1920’s, the Lindy Hop has been bringing joy worldwide ever since. We will start from the top, getting comfortable with the rhythms, steps, and patterns that are the building blocks of this style, practicing first on our own and then with a partner. We will get the basics ingrained, and also learn a fun turn or variation each week to spice it up. No partner necessary, we will rotate partners throughout the class.

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
May 29: Sparrow & Her Wingmen
June 4: Community Jazz Jam
June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers
June 18: One Leg Up
June 25: TBA
July 2: Community Jazz Jam
July 9: TBA
July 16: The Bacchaneers

https://www.facebook.com/events/349755195512779/

Come out and see what the fuss is all about! Team Trivia Tuesday at Sanctuary Brewing Company with host Josh Dunkin!

Team Trivia Western NC & The Upstate of SC is every Tuesday at 7 PM at Sanctuary Brewing Company on 1st Avenue in Downtown Hendersonville! There is no limit to how many people can participate on each team. You can have 1 or 20!

The game is free to play and the top two teams each week receive a gift card of $40 (1st place) and $20 (2nd place).

https://www.facebook.com/events/281414405828018/?event_time_id=281414472494678

Join us each Tuesday evening at 7pm for Trivia night at Refinery 13! Teams may consist of 1-6 players and prizes are awarded to first and second place teams each week!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395895714508426/?event_time_id=395895821175082

BOGO General Admission Ticket
Bring your Ingles Advantage card to the box office to receive a free general admission ticket with the purchase of a general admission ticket. Presented By Ingles

Seniors Eat Free
Every Tuesday Haywood Regional Medical Center provides a free meal for Seniors. Make sure you pick up a voucher on your way in the gate for a free hot dog and a free drink!

Doggies on the Diamond
Bring your pups out to McCormick Field! Patton Avenue Pet Company will be on the concourse and Mountain Pet Rescue will be hosting an adoption event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/351438382248056/

The only thing Americans love more than baseball is their dogs! Combine two great loves and bring your dogs out for an Asheville Tourists Baseball Club baseball game- sponsored by Patton Avenue Pet Company!

Stop by any of Patton Avenue Pet Company’s 3 locations from now until game day, and you can receive a voucher for a $5 ticket to the game!

Visit our table at the entrance to the ballpark for fun activities and free treats! Plus, Mountain Pet Rescue Asheville will be in attendance with adoptable dogs and puppies!

All friendly, leashes dogs are welcome! We recommend that very nervous or socially-overwhelmed dogs stay at home, as it can be a lot for some dogs!

https://www.facebook.com/events/440021323491935/?event_time_id=440021330158601

Synthesizer Heart Energizer: Yoga with Live Music
Tuesday May 21st
7:30-8:45pm
$15

A heartfelt mindful yoga flow led by Roxie Nebel with live keyboard ambient soundscape accompaniment provided by Thomson Knoles.

Roxie Nebel is a yoga instructor with a background of 12+ years of dance training and teaching in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern and African as well as choreographing, performing and competing in and out of the country. After sustaining a severe back injury that forced her off the path of a professional dance career, She turned to yoga for healing. Using yoga as recovery therapy she realized how the healing potency of yoga could revolutionize the way dancers move and take care of their bodies. Her passion is to show the dance community how they can live sustainable and thriving dance careers with a nurturing yoga practice to support them on their journey.

Born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Arizona, Thomson Knoles is an upcoming funk/jazz pianist, currently based in Asheville, North Carolina. He has been playing piano and writing original music since the age of 8 and has recorded with two bands which he founded. Along with his funk band STIG, Thomson has toured across the continental U.S. multiple times as well as travel to Copenhagen, Denmark on multiple occasions to play with fellow Berklee alumni at local hotels and bars whilst sitting in with jazz legends during the Copenhagen Jazz festival. With a sound that is undeniably unique, you can hear Thomson’s wide range of influences mixed into his playing, creating a unique sound that he hopes to share with the world.

Sign up here:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=216443&stype=-102&sTG=8&sVT=51&sView=day&sLoc=1&sTrn=100000141

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