Calendar of Events

Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session 

Sundays

1 till who knows when?

Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.

Jack of the Wood

95 Patton ave

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 252.5445

http://www.jackofthewood.com/

Everyone loves a parade! Come join Asheville Second Line once again as we parade with members of Asheville Mardi Gras and other fun groups through the streets of Ashevegas. The parade will start down by the South Lexington stage and proceed through the event ending up at the Karma Bus stage (in the Lancious lot). Time will be 3:00. Watch, jump in or rsvp to be a part of the parasol posse! See you then!!
Check out the LAAF Facebook page for maps and more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2229509963948199/

Sol Driven Train presents
Sol Slam Mountain Jam 2018
Aug 31 – Sept 2
On the banks of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN
Featuring:
Sol Driven Train
Yarn
Empire Strikes Brass
Josh Roberts And The Hinges
Jeff Sipe’ “Slam Shine”
Lovers Leap
Terraphonics

Sol Driven Train and Mountain River Guides are excited to present Sol Slam Mountain Jam, a family-friendly camp out music festival on the banks of the Nolichucky River in Erwin, TN, over Labor Day Weekend, August 31-September 2, 2018. Our mission is to be the best “end of summer” music festival in the region while celebrating music and life in an intimate, naturally stunning environment. Ticket quantities will be limited to promote the highest quality event experience.

After seven annual Sol Slam Music Festivals in the midst of the sweltering summer heat at Charleston’s oceanfront music venue The Windjammer, Sol Driven Train is moving the party to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee. USA Raft is a whitewater outfitter boasting a beautiful tent campground along with cabins nestled in the woods. Daily activities will be offered including hikes, stand up paddle boarding, tubing and caving. Vendors will be on hand selling delicious food and libations. The musical entertainment will include Yarn (Americana), Empire Strikes Brass (horn funk), Jeff Sipe’s Slam Shine (jazz/jam), Josh Roberts And The Hinges (rock n roll), Lovers Leap (progressive bluegrass), two nights of Sol Driven Train (jamericana), as well as a Sol Driven Train kids show and Terraphonics. Expect collaborations and jams from these longtime musical conspirators.

A portion of the proceeds will go towards benefiting the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. SAHC works to conserve the unique plant and animal habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and places for people to enjoy outdoor recreation in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee for the benefit of present and future generations. We achieve this by forging and maintaining long-term conservation relationships with private landowners and public agencies, owning and managing land and encouraging healthy local communities. ZSCN is a small group of volunteers dedicated to providing care to special needs and senior animals… and spaying all the cats!

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MUSIC SCHEDULE

FRIDAY – 8/31/18
7pm Lovers Leap
9pm Empire Strikes Brass
11pm Drum Circle

SATURDAY – 9/1/18
3pm Terraphonics
5pm Josh Roberts And The Hinges
7pm Sol Driven Train
9pm Yarn

SUNDAY – 9/2/18
12pm Sol Driven Train Kids Show
2pm Jeff Sipe’s Slam Shine
4pm Sol Driven Train

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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CAMPING:
Camping will be festival style! We have a lovely site on the banks of the Nolichucky river, but space is limited and we want as many happy campers as possible to attend the Sol Slam Mountain Jam!

– Check in for camping is Friday at 12 Noon
– Check out is Monday at 11am.

Tent spaces will be close together. Please count on only having room for a tent, small table, and chairs so that more people can camp! You may bring a canopy but please conserve space! There are lots of trees for hammocking.

Practice Leave No Trace Principles! Pack in, Pack out! Bring extra trash bags, don’t litter, clean up after yourself and be a good neighbor. Please do not leave items at the campground when you leave.

Practice Kindness and meet your new festy fam! It makes the festival more enjoyable for all!

If there is an emergency, or you really need to make a phone call there is a land line in the lodge and the USA Raft Store.

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FIRES:
Campfires are permitted in established fire rings throughout the property. Please do not build additional fire rings.
Outside Firewood is prohibited due to the increase in invasive species transfer.
We will have firewood for sale in our store.

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TICKETS:
We will not be mailing or emailing tickets.
Arrival and check-in will be at will call in the USA Raft Store. Please check-in at the store for directions to your campsite and instructions for shuttle and offsite parking. Bring a photo ID.

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PETS:
Dogs on a leash are welcome at Sol Slam! We love Fido!!!
Please be considerate of your neighbors and don’t leave Fido alone if he/she likes to bark.
Please scoop the poop! Plan to bring bags, but they will be available on site as well.
We will keep our resident USA Raft/Mountain River Guides dogs on leash or inside.

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PARKING & SHUTTLES:
Off-site parking a few miles away will be the standard unless special circumstances have been prearranged. For example: You have a sleeping setup in your vehicle.
You will have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle on-site when you arrive on Friday. If you cannot pull directly up to your campsite we will have people onsite available to assist.
We will provide shuttles to and from off-site parking throughout the day until a hour after the last show.

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STORE:
We have a store onsite that will sell general snack items, bug spray, sunscreen, t-shirts, stickers, firewood, ice, supplies etc..but we encourage you to bring all supplies with you as we do not have a large selection of camping goods.

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VENDORS:
There will be lots of food and merchandise vendors onsite. We will put a list on Facebook soon..

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FOOD & DRINK:
We will have several food vendors to choose from during the festival as well as our camp store that sells snacks and drinks.
Lodging guests are welcome to use our communal kitchen in The Lodge or the charcoal grills on site.
Bring coolers for your food and beverages! We sell ice in the store.
There will be alcoholic beverages for sale on site, but you are welcome to bring your own.
NO GLASS BOTTLES as they can break and become a safety hazard!
Please remember to stock up on food and drink before you arrive as most parking will be offsite. There are 2 grocery stores in Erwin. There are also pizza places that deliver to our office.

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TRASH & RECYCLING:
Practice Leave No Trace Principles!
Please help keep our campground clean by picking up all trash.
Trash and recycling receptacles will be provided throughout the property.
Cigarette butts are NOT biodegradable and will be picked up one by one after the festival so PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE.

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CELL PHONES:
We will not have dedicated phone charging areas but campers may use electric outlets in the Lodge to charge cell phones.
Signal is extremely limited. AT&T, Consumer Cellular, and Verizon may be able to send/receive text messages. Do not count on phone calls to meet your friends!
If there is an emergency, or you really need to make a phone call there is a land line in the lodge and the USA Raft Store.

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LOST & FOUND:
The lost and found is located in the store at the USA Raft outpost.

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WHAT TO BRING:
In packing for your stay at SSMJ, bring rain gear, warm clothes, and an extra pair of shoes or sneakers in case it rains.
We also recommend bug spray, a blanket for seating, sunscreen, hat for shade, a container (or two!) for water, plastic bags for trash, extra toilet paper (just in case), a lantern or a flashlight with extra batteries, a camera, and a smile!

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WHAT NOT TO BRING:
No weapons of any kind
No fireworks
No illegal substances
No unauthorized vending
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WHITEWATER RAFTING SPECIALS
Saturday 9/1/18 – 10am to 3pm – Nolichucky Gorge Lunch Trip
– Ages 10+ – Class 4 Adventure!
– $80.00 person
Saturday 9/1/18 11am-3pm Lower Nolichucky w/ Lunch Trip
– Ages 4+ – Class 1-3 Family Float Adventure
– $40.00 a person
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www.usaraft.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/237747023634445/
www.soldriventrain.com
1-800-872-7238

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Vaden Landers is a multi-instrumentalist from eastern Tennessee. As a young man he began traveling America’s highways and railroads, studying American folk music styles such as Old-time, Country, Blues, Cajun & Jug. With a voice like a young Hank Williams, and an acute musical attention to detail, he plays with an authenticity that he hopes will spread the knowledge of American culture and music through his own.

https://www.facebook.com/vadenlanders1001/

https://www.facebook.com/events/2069969886553872/

Hey Folks,

Mark your calendars, for Saturday, Sept 1st. Vaden Landers and The Do Rights will be doing up Triskelion Brewing Company in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The show starts at 3 pm.

See ya there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2083339215265367/

112th Canton Labor Day Festival. The Town of Canton will celebrate its Historic 112th Labor Day Celebration Sep. Sunday, September 2 – Monday, Sep. 3rd, 2018. The CMA and Grammy winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is among one of numerous nationally-acclaimed bands that will be playing at the 112th Canton Labor Day Festival presented by Champion Credit Union and sponsored by Ingles Markets.

https://www.facebook.com/events/851869078336918/

Amazing Pizza Company is a wood fired pizza food truck.

Making thin crust Neapolitan style pizza

fresh each day from their mobile kitchen.

www.facebook.com/APCpizzaCO

https://www.facebook.com/events/473185326491159/

Every Sunday, stop by the Bywater to see some of the best #bluegrass players that Asheville has to offer. There is no cover, food will be provided by Sackett Street BBQ and tunes will be led by Drew Matulich.

See you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2120809821516686/

Closed for private event

https://www.facebook.com/events/1221063044662725/

Closed for private event

https://www.facebook.com/events/1391252017685616/

We’re celebrating the fun of summer the same way we welcomed it! This Sunday is the last day of our extended summer hours and the last day our community grills will be out until next year. Come help us say goodbye to long summer nights and welcome fall’s cooler temperatures and vibrant colors. We’ll have the grills out and coals lit and ready for you to grill your own tasty items at 5pm. Pack a picnic for you and friends or bring a dish to share. We’ll take care of plates, napkins, and utensils.

Grilling will be weather permitting.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2121405964740566/

FREE DEAD

https://www.facebook.com/events/2255958731085343/

We have music ? by Jeff Gregory on Sunday! Ready for a cold craft beer while listening to music sitting on one of our four outside decks/beach beside the Rocky Broad River?

https://www.facebook.com/events/973270876157523/

Dan Keller trio is an instrumental jazz project comprised of upright bassist Ryan Kijanka, drummer Micah Thomas, and guitarist Dan Keller. They put their own spin on timeless standards and melodies, without losing the grit and authenticity of jazz. Many eras from early swing, latin jazz, bebop, and soul-jazz are represented. They strive to entertain both casual listeners and connoisseurs. This week’s show features special guest violinist Alex Travers.

kellerjazz.vpweb.com

Adopting Asheville as his home town in 2016, Alex has since been working as a collaborative artist, arranger, performer, teacher, violinist and songwriter. His style permeates into a variety of musical styles and genres. Absorbing every experience like a sponge, he is likely to squeeze the most out of any piece, performance or project he comes across. But when asked what it comes down to, his reply is one simple word: “Honesty”. Having performed on the same venues with such acts as Thor and Friends, Explosions in the Sky, Carly Taich, and many more, his musical influences include Phillip Glass, Charlie Parker, Elliott Smith, the Pixies, Andrew Bird, J.S. Bach, Buckethead, and others. Taking a break from symphony work this year to spend more time in the studio, he is heavily working with artists and musicians as a collaborator in the Asheville area.

https://www.facebook.com/events/548196522304466/

The band, led by the world famous Italian mandolin player and scholar Carlo Aonzo, presents a very interesting repertoire of Italian musics, chosen among the evergreens of the Italian national tradition, arranged with the unique personal ‘Carlo Aonzo Trio’ style.
The Trio, featuring Carlo Aonzo on the Italian mandolin, Lorenzo Piccone on the guitar and Luciano Puppo on the double bass, made a real trip around the world musical genres last year with the release of their first album “A Mandolin Journey”. This work celebrates the Mandolin as icon of the Italian culture in the world following its evolution through centuries and continents and was presented during a very intense musical tour through many Italian towns and the United States where it was warmly welcomed by both audience and critics.
The new project focuses now on the roots of the Italian music enriched by the flavor and uniqueness of the Carlo Aonzo Trio sound: swing, jazz, elaborated rhythms strongly influenced by North and South American elements interact here with classical, folk music and movie soundtracks.
The show is completed by stories and anecdotes, introducing the different musical pieces in a very lively and capturing atmosphere.

https://www.carloaonzo.com/trio

Photography by Stephen Houseworth

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LAAF is almost upon us and we are so excited! Last year’s fashion show was a major success and so much fun! We can’t wait to see all of the beautiful designs this year.

https://www.facebook.com/events/625017144564227/

Just announced! Opening for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band! In my home-state?! Can’t get any better than that! I’m on at 5pm! #CanaanitesForLife

https://www.facebook.com/events/230352947546594/

Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver

Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4

You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee

Thomas Yon is hosting on specific dates only, but the Open Mic at The Barrel House is every Sunday from 6pm-9pm so don’t be shy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1832536570145418/

Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris

Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2

These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee

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

MY GRANDFATHER’S PRAYERS is a multi-media performance that powerfully demonstrates the poignancy of ancestral connections. The performance focuses on the improbable life of Cantor Izso Glickstein (1889-1947), a fourth-generation Jewish Cantor, child prodigy, operatic tenor, and humanitarian.

His journey spanned the Russian pogroms, Hungary’s White Terror and two devastating World Wars. Izso was Uber-Cantor at the Great Synagogue in Budapest and New England’s Mishkan Tefila where he became Leonard Bernstein’s earliest musical mentor. His powerful golden voice expresses the miraculous passion and determination of a people holding on to faith and tradition, through the violent diaspora of the 20th century.

Izso’s remarkable ability to thrive despite adversity, is lovingly told by his granddaughter, professional puppeteer, Lisa Aimee Sturz. Lisa uses shadow puppets, scrolling backgrounds, marionettes, digital composites and poetic text to honor her maternal grandfather and explore her own Jewish ancestry, artistry, spirituality and social responsibility.

Lisa is an award winning puppeteer (California Emmy and UNIMA) who has worked with Jim Henson Productions, Lucasfilm, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, PBS, NBC, Julie Taymor and many more. Film and TV credits include Howard the Duck, Muppets from Space, Elmo in Grouchland, Ninja Turtles III, Flintstones, Murphy Brown, Roger Rabbit, and Puzzle Place. She recently filmed MY GRANDFATHER’S PRAYERS with JLTV in Los Angeles to air this Fall.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Tickets will go on sale in July.

https://www.facebook.com/events/613801015679789/

MY GRANDFATHER’S PRAYERS is a theatrical production based on the life of the famous Cantor Izso Glickstein (1889-1947), a Jewish Ukrainian prodigy who sings at the Great Synagogue in Budapest before settling in Boston where he records for Victor and Columbia records and mentors the young Leonard Bernstein. His life spans the Russian Pogroms, World War One, The White Terror in Hungary, and World War Two.

Izso’s remarkable story is told by his granddaughter, Lisa Sturz, using shadow puppets, scrolling backgrounds, marionettes, and mixed-media. Lisa is an award-winning puppeteer who has worked for Walt Disney Imagineering, Jim Henson Productions, Lucasfilm, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, PBS, and many more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/430659234107300/

Come cheer on the Tourists!

Panthers Two States. One Team. Tour
Calling all Panthers fans! It’s football night at the ballpark as the Tourists celebrate the start of the Panthers season with their neighbors from Charlotte! First 1,500 fans in the ballpark receive a Panthers T-shirt. Tourists players will also wear customized jerseys which will be available for auction after the game. Appearances by Sir Purr, the TopCats, PurrCussion, the Black & Blue Crew, Panthers Alumni and more!

Post-game Fireworks to follow!

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Local jazz musician Janine Rose will play 2 sets at The Waterbird

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Hustle Souls returns to Southern Appalachian Brewery. Come on out and enjoy a nice evening of great beer and great music!

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Join us every Sunday starting September 2nd at One World Brewing for Asheville’s Soul Jam! 8pm-11pm Musicians come out and shed those chops!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2070376059660934/