Calendar of Events

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Join us for a night of How I Met Your Mother Trivia! Come join us for a night of Legen-Wait For It-Dary Trivia! All things Ted, Robin, Barney, Lily & Marshall! Come join us for great beer, delicious food and show off your knowledge at How Ted met the mother of his kids!

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Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s – where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be.

Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from Alan Menken, the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family.

Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro and Tony® winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical – based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri’s story – that The New York Times hails as “A Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”

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This Intro to Sultry Pole – 6 Week Series with Elizabeth is perfect for the absolute beginning pole student who is curious about the sultry side of pole dance. By the end of this series, students will be ready to attend any of our Pole 2+ drop in classes – Pole Fitness 2/3, Sultry Pole, Pole Fluidity, Pole Spin-eography. Students will learn our pole fitness level 1 curriculum in its entirety – with a sultry flair – in this series plus learning beginning floor work and pole dance skills and tricks. Heels encouraged.

This series meets every Sunday at 6pm starting February 10th 2019 & ending on March 17th. $60 for the full series, sign up today from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We keep series attendance at a max of 6 students so snag your spot as they sell out quickly. We offer 2 free hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

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Saturday, February 10th
6:30 pm -8:00pm
Sliding Scale: $10-$15

Join Audrey for an evening of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Restorative yoga is the use of props to create positions of comfort and ease that facilitate health and relaxation. Poses are held for prolonged periods of time, from 3 – 20 minutes. This practice can have the immediate effect of creating a calmer, more present mind, and can also have physical and psychological benefits like reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and elevating and stabilizing mood.

This class is a great way to practice self care. Come join to reset your nervous system and start your week feeling relaxed and renewed. Advanced registration encouraged.

Bio:
Audrey is a registered yoga teacher specializing in restorative yoga. She loves sharing the art of relaxation and slowing down with her students. Audrey started practicing yoga in 2007. She completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2011 and a 200-hour yoga teacher immersion with senior teacher Eddie Modestini in 2017. In 2018, she completed the “Relax and Renew” teacher training with restorative yoga specialist Judith Lasater. After experiencing the potent effects of restorative yoga first hand, Audrey has become passionate about sharing the practice with others. She believes that in finding balance between effort and ease on our yoga mats we can find greater balance between effort and ease in our lives.

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A night of outright outta-sight outlaw country!

Bless Your Heart (Asheville’s honky tonk shoegaze angels, performing as a five-piece)
https://blessyourheart.bandcamp.com/

WD Miller
https://spark.adobe.com/page/YtiM0yLK7Nrch/

Broken Family
chrishead.bandcamp.com

Scarecrow Jenkins (James from Viva Le Vox)

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Fourth Annual MOUNTAIN SOUL PARTY at Ambrose West

WHEN: Sunday February 10th, 2019

WHERE: Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806

DOORS: 6pm

SHOW: 7pm

AGES: All Ages

SEATING: Standing Room w/ some cocktail tables

TICKETS: Advance $8 / Day of Show $10

Featuring:

Defective Swing*
Failure Is an Option*
Mike Martinez (solo)
Jordan Orkrend (duo)
Kismet
the Secret B-Sides
with Sidney Barnes
and special guests

*Asheville Music School youth ensembles open this year’s show!

This year’s Soul / Rock lineup represents some of Asheville’s finest local talent.

Asheville Music School youth ensembles:
www.ashevillemusicschool.org/lessons/group-classes-ensembles/

Mike Martinez
(of Natural Born Leaders)
www.naturalbornleadersband.com

Jordan Okrend
www.jordanokrend.com

Kismet
www.facebook.com/pg/KISMETavl

the Secret B-Sides
www.thesecretb-sides.com

Sidney Barnes
www.SidneyBarnes.com

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QuickChester performs songs from their first CD with the help of their good pals, The Flying Oatsmen!

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$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show

There’s something somewhat frightening, yet utterly liberating when leaving the confines of a successful band to venture solo — especially a band whose latest record was called “effortlessly brilliant” by critics. But, such is the case with Erika Wennerstrom who is taking a break from her Austin-based rock band, Heartless Bastards, to deliver her solo debut Sweet Unknown. Isis Music Hall is pleased to welcome Erka back to our stage.

Brie Capone will be opening the night with an acoustic set.
A Soul-Folk singer/songwriter from Asheville, NC. With a mix of introspective and passionate, unique vocals, Brie Capone is true original.

Main Stage Seated :: 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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PATRONS
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This is a fun-filled evening of Sweetheart pageantry, from the formal wear to the spectacular and amorous talent performances. It’s hard to tell who is falling in love…the audience or the contestants. Witness the beauty and talent of what these queens have to offer. See who will be crowned the next Mr & Miss Sweetheart.

> Doors open at 8pm, Pageant begins at 9pm, Closing at 3am
> $10 for standing ONLY or $15 for VIP seating with a private server.
~ VIP seating is limited and a Table can be added for an extra $10.
> RESERVATIONS call 828.505.1612 or [email protected]

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CONTESTANTS
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> Entry fee is $50
> Each will be allotted 1 single dresser in for free. All dancers will be charged a $5 entry fee (1/2 price).
> Registration is at 7pm / Pageant will begin at 9pm.

CATEGORIES
This is a Valentines themed pageant and the judges will be instructed to give consideration to those that follow the theme.
> Creative Formal Wear
> On-Stage Question
> Talent (7-minute limit)

MUSIC
Contestants must provide a clearly labelled CD with:
> Track 1 – Creative Formal Wear (if you choose your own)
> Track 2 – Talent
> Track 3 – Crowning

WINNERS PRIZE PACKAGE
> Crown + $100 night of + $100 give up + Bookings (at owner’s discretion).

ELIGIBILITY
Contestants that haven’t already achieved the Sweetheart title and are in good standing with Scandals Nightclub.

BACKSTAGE NOTICE
No one except for dressers, contestants and dancers are allowed in the dressing area. Dancers are only allowed backstage prior to talent and must leave after their performance. Upon crowning, no one is allowed backstage except judges, contestants, and dressers. THIS IS WHEN THE JUDGES WILL BE DOING CRITIQUES AND WILL NEED TO MOVE SWIFTLY IN THE BACK ROOM. NO EXCEPTIONS. All extra bodies backstage at those RESTRICTED times will be removed from the property.

JUDGING NOTICE
To be fair to all contestants, the HIGHEST and LOWEST scores for each category will NOT be considered in the final calculation. Furthermore, an additional judge may be added or substitution may occur due to an absence.

NOTE FROM THE PAGEANT OWNER:
I personally audit all of my pageants and will disqualify a judge if their scores are not within the average range of others. Furthermore, the queens and kings from my house cast that enter do NOT have an advantage over others. I welcome all entertainers and wish everyone the best in holding the next title! JD

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QuickChester Album Release Show at The Grey Eagle
with The Flying Oatsmen

QuickChester began their musical journey in Asheville, NC in 2012. Lead guitarist, Paul Quick, and rhythm guitarist, Mark Chester, began developing songs written by Chester, as they also explored their mutual interests in other recording artists. Over time they built a lengthy song list consisting of original and cover tunes, and stepped out into the public, playing restaurants and coffee shops around the Asheville area.

Paul Quick began playing guitar at thirteen, and was soon playing in bands, first with “The Epics” in Waco, TX, then later in Baton Rouge, LA, eventually recording with the band “Louisiana” in Memphis, TN at Ardent Studios. Moving to Asheville in the Eighties, he performed guitar and vocals for “The Back Pages,” prior to connecting with Mark. He also currently plays in “The Lost Chord,” a Moody
Blues tribute band.

Mark Chester began playing guitar at age 14, but never performed in a band until 2002 when he joined The Flying Oatsmen (Atlanta, GA) at the age of 45. Taking an interest in percussion, he began playing congas under the tutelage of Count M’Butu (Aquarium Rescue Unit, Derek Trucks Band). Mark moved to Asheville in 2008, working on his guitar skills and song writing. Mark has performed with Col. Bruce Hampton, Rev. Jeff Mosier, and still performs with The Flying Oatsmen to this day.

In 2018, QuickChester began work on their first CD, featuring songs written by Chester, and featuring the guitar stylings of Quick, and the dreamy vocal harmonies of Alicia Knighten. Working with Producer, Russ Wheelock of Bull Creek Studios in Asheville, the sound began to grow beyond folk and soft rock. With the help of wheelock’s ear and imagination, the songs began to morph, exploring the realms of funk, hard rock, and jam. The band also began to grow with the addition of Kate Barber (The Lost Chord) on flute, and Ed Barber on bass guitar. Before long, the recordings began to bubble over with Kate’s distinctive flute stylings.

The CD, “Cocoon,” is scheduled to be released in January of 2019. It features all original songs played by Quick, Chester, Barber and Wheelock, with help from Laura Smith on fiddle and Darren Goot (Flying Oatsmen) on drums. The CD also includes the brilliant slide trombone of Daniel Wytanis (Col. Bruce Hampton, Grut), and saxophone by Chris Suarez (El Donuts).

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Come out to Church this coming Sunday and hang out with Brian your new Sunday night Bartender. We will be having a Black Sabbath worship so all the Psychedelic Stoner Rock and Metal ect playing all night. Bloody Mary drinks and crazy B rated films on the T.V.

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The Cooperative Extension of Polk County is hosting our annual berry plant sale. This year, the Cooperative Extension director has chosen four varieties of blueberries, two varieties of raspberries, two varieties of strawberries, and one blackberry variety that have proven to specifically thrive in the North Carolina Foothills.

Orders will be accepted for plants now through February 22 and will be available for pickup in mid-March. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to support the activities, classes, and research that make the Cooperative Extension such a vital part of the Polk County community. For more information or to place an order, visit the Extension’s website at https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu or give us a call at 894-8218.

Download the Order Form HERE: https://polk.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Berry-Plant-Order-Form-Writeable.pdf?fwd=no

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We are supporting Bounty & Soul’s work providing healthy food for our local community by providing them with metal silverware for their food sampling events. These wiill prevent the wastage and expense of disposable spoons and forks.
Bounty & Soul provide samples of delicious plant based foods and education for those members of the community who are receiving donated healthy food. Rather than use plastic spoons and forks for the demonstrations and sampling, Bounty & Sould are finding ways to be more green and sustainable, and we want to help.
We are aiming to collect 80 sets of metal or durable bamboo small spoons and forks through the month of February. Please bring washed used or new silverware to our store and enjoy our thanks and a browse and a cup of fair trade coffee.

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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.

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For the first time in a long time, Maggie Valley will be hosting a skating rink at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Here’s what you need to know:
– Adults $8
– Kids $5
– Sessions are 45 minutes on the hour. The last sessions will be at 7:00, and there’s a limit of 40 skaters per session.
– Kids Skate Free Monday, Feb. 11
– Special Family Skate for $20 on Wednesday, February 13th!
– A Concession Stand will be available along with a 9 Hole Mini Golf Course, Yard Games including Ladder Ball, Giant Connect 4, Giant Jenga, Pipe Ball, Bottle Ring Toss and Can Toss, plus a Bounce House!

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TOT TIME
Art is fun! During Tot Time, we explore the elements of art including line, shape and color. We inspire your imagination with art from the Museum’s Collection, stories, and hands-on art-making. Each session includes time for free play.

Mixed-Up + Messy!
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 18 — Mondays, 10am – 11:30am
For pre-school aged students accompanied by an adult
Meet at the Stephens-Lee Center (30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville 28801)

Pre-register through the Asheville Parks and Recreation Dept. by calling (828) 350-2058, drop-ins are welcome.

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Join us January 15th-February 14th
For every pint of Lorelai IPA bought, we’ll donate $1 to Claxton Elementary School’s 4th Grade Raleigh Field Trip Fund.

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Industry Appreciation Monday is your new favorite night of the week! Join us each and every Monday so you can tell everyone – IAM At Battery Park Book Exchange.

Bring your friends and enjoy half off glasses of wine and bubbles, ALL DAY, Every Monday.

Cheers! ??

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Industry Appreciation Monday is your new favorite night of the week! Join us each and every Monday so you can tell everyone – IAM At Battery Park Book Exchange.

Bring your friends and enjoy half off glasses of wine and bubbles, ALL DAY, Every Monday.

Cheers! ??

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Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints. Pints all day and Oysters starting at 5:00pm.

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Every Monday and Tuesday we feature oysters on the half shell, raw or roasted and $3 pints. Pints all day and Oysters starting at 5:00pm.

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During the month of February, you’ll find the Sixth Annual Seconds Sale occupying the FW Gallery.
In the last several years, more and more of our local artists have participated in the Seconds Sale and it’s become a busy month as customers plan to be here to browse the sale.

The Seconds Sale is full of slightly imperfect and discontinued items from our local artists in varying mediums. Seconds are pieces of art which don’t quite live up to the artist’s standards, often only the artist is aware of the imperfection. There are always prints, paintings, photographs, pottery, glass, jewelry, mixed media and fiber works to browse. Also at the sale are items that artists are clearing out of their studios – there may not be any imperfection at all!

Come find a steal of a deal on handmade local art at Woolworth Walk’s Seconds Sale, February 1st – 27th.

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Join us for this FREE lunch and learn provided by Specialized Physical Therapy. Please register at the Membership Desk by February 8th
Limited space available.

We will be going over the specific types of exercise shown to decrease symptoms related to PD. Presentation given by Dr Sean Simonds, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Clinic Director, Specialized Physical Therapy, South Asheville.

When: Monday, February 11th, 2019
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Reuter Family YMCA

**Lunch included!

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Learn what Astrology can reveal to you about yourself, your life path, and your loved ones! $2/minute, 15 minute minimum, Cash Only.

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Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!

Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:

Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.

Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.

If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.

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Because of the ENORMOUS response to the event in May, Cousins Maine Lobster and the Green River Brew Pub have decided to have an EARLIER EVENT!

?FEBRUARY 11TH?

The Green River Brew Pub is excited to bring you one of the best food truck options on the east coast! Featured on “Shark Tank” the TV show!

Get ready to experience authentic Maine eats like our traditional lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, and our lobster tacos!

https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/menu/?location=charlotte_nc&type=truck

At Cousins Maine Lobster we bring our customers the most authentic Maine seafood experience by staying close to the source, proudly serving only 100% premium, wild-caught, sustainably harvested lobster from Maine, accompanied by our signature Downeast Maine hospitality. Food as unique as the place it comes from, and authentic as the people who harvest it. That’s what we’re about.

#RealMaineLobster ??

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Growing and Eating Heirloom Tomatoes, with Sow True Seed

We all love tomatoes! Explore the growing and culture of heirloom tomatoes and the incredible diversity of varieties available to the home gardener – with a special emphasis on tomatoes in the southern Appalachians. This talk will be just in time for you to start your own heirloom seeds!

Chris Smith of Sow True Seed comes from a green thumbed British family but has lived in the Southeast since 2012. He is a garden writer for local and national publications and is working on a book titled In Defense of Okra, to be published by Chelsea Green. He is a student of permaculture, a seed saver (hoarder), and a homesteader committed to sustainable food systems.

Sow True Seed was founded in 2008 by lifelong gardener and food activist Carol Koury. The organization provides open-pollinated, heirloom, and organic vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to enthusiastic home gardeners and small market farmers. It was created in order to preserve our shared botanical heritage and grow a new era of sustainable culture and ecological wisdom. They support independent, regional agricultural initiatives that foster a vibrant, sustainable economy and true food sovereignty.

Around Here talks are free of charge and all are welcome. Complimentary coffee and cookies will be provided. The event will be held in the Ramsey Center, which is located inside Renfro Library on the campus of Mars Hill University.

For events that happen before 6pm on a weekday, please park in the lot on Bailey Street just next to the Greenway – across the street from Chambers Gym. After 6pm, visitors may park in any available green or white parking space, even if it is designated “faculty” or “students.”

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