Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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“Metamorphoses” condenses Ovid’s epic and selects the most powerful myths to illustrate the theme of change. The gods, though “not altogether unkind,” exert their influence on the mortal world by dramatically interfering with the lives of humans.
From Midas to Orpheus, and from Alcyone to Baucis, mortals undergo various metamorphoses, or physical changes, which reflect their internal traits. Hubris is punished, while charity and love are rewarded. To stress the timeless nature of these myths, some take place in antiquity, while others have anachronistic references to better tie their stories to today. These myths, however, offer more than just simple morals like the importance of humility and piety. “Metamorphoses” also shows why myths themselves retain importance and relevance.
It’s open season for Lowcountry oyster harvesting! Join us for a shuckin’ good time at our biannual oyster festival featuring some of Charleston’s finest local cuisine and seafood fare. Sustainably sourced small plates from Good Catch partners, entertainment and a beer and wine bar are also provided with purchase of your all-inclusive ticket. Event is 21+.
General $50
Members $45
Want 6:30 p.m. early access to steamed oysters, an exclusive bar throughout the night, and the opportunity to be served one-of-a-kind oysters from Oysters XO until doors open to the public? Get your VIP tickets for only $75!
*Members, please call (843) 577-FISH (3474) to buy discounted member tickets.
Steamed Oysters provided by Ben Powers of Reel Time Charters
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Bob Nelson specializes in rubber-faced comedy characters, much as Red Skelton did in his heyday. His most popular originals include Jiffy Jeff, a punch drunk prizefighter with a Gym in NYC; Eppy Epperman, a brilliant but nerdy kid with deeper insights than meet the eye; an entire football team of stereotypical characters and unnamed football stars doing a charity commercial; Wilby Stuckerson, a hillbilly chicken farmer based on a life experience of Nelson’s from Shreveport, Louisiana, and Mr. Pingyeh, an argumentative Asian man who is more eloquent than the people with whom he argues. He is also known for his Jacques-Yves Cousteau impersonations and his “football act” in which he parodies the old team rundowns in the College Football All-Star games, in which players announce their names, numbers and teams (example: “Quasimodo… Notre Dame… halfback!”)
Nelson was Rodney Dangerfield’s opening act for eight years and was featured in two of Rodney’s HBO stand-up comedy showcases, alongside Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne Barr, Rita Rudner and Bob Saget. That led to two HBO specials starring Nelson, including “Nelson Schmelson”.[1] He considers Rodney his ‘Comedy Godfather’. Nelson was also in a comedy group called “The Identical Triplets” with Eddie Murphy and Rob Bartlett.
Comedian, actress & writer, Pam Stone, is best known for co-starring 7 seasons on the hit sitcom, ‘Coach.’ as Coach Judy Watkins. She also hosted “the Pam Stone Show,’ on 107.9FM Charlotte, the show became nationally syndicated & ran for 5 years, garnering her 2 ‘Gracie Awards’ for outstanding comedy content by a female broadcaster. Pam is also a syndicated humor column for various regional newspapers wrote 2 books, ‘I Love Me A Turkey Butt Samwich” & ‘Girls Like Her,’ Pam continues to perform stand up comedy throughout the country. Emcee for the show is Mike Elis
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WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road, 28806
WHEN: Friday November 16, 2018
DOORS: 7pm | SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: americana / roots rock
AGES: all ages
TICKETS: $15 adv. / $18 d.o.s. / $25 VIP (guaranteed seat in 1st 3 rows!)
SEATING: standing room only
WEB LISTING: www.ambrosewest.com/randall
Randall Bramblett Band:
WEBSITE: http://randallbramblett.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/randall-bramblett/sets/juke-joint-at-the-edge-of-the
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/iChyKSG3ods
“You can’t do better than Randall Bramblett.”
— Bonnie Raitt
“One of the South’s most lyrical and literate songwriters.”
–Rolling Stone
“Randall is in my opinion the most gifted & talented southern singer-songwriter musicians of the past several decades.”
— Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers)
“Randall Bramblett is the William Faulkner of Southern music”
— Hittin’ the Note
“Randall is one of Georgia’s musical treasures”
— Dave Schools – Widespread Panic
“Randall is the most talented and prolific songwriter I have the privilege of knowing.”
— Bill Berry (R.E.M.)
“See this guy? He’s only one of the most original and profoundly satisfying artists around today.”
— Mike Greenblatt, Goldmine Magazine
Multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett is Southern rock Royalty. He may be known for playing on stage with rock’s legends like Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers Band, Steve Winwood (16 years), The Band, Roger Glover, Gov’t Mule and Widespread Panic among others. And respected for his songwriting – he’s penned the title track for the Blind Boys of Alabama’s new Grammy Award winning album, adding to a long catalog of songs covered by Raitt, Gregg Allman, Bonnie Bramlett, Hot Tuna, Delbert McClinton, Bettye Lavette and more. But it’s Bramblett’s own career as frontman where his artistry is in full display. He continues his storied career with continual reinvention and true conviction on his 11th album, Juke Joint at the Edge of the World. His band is second to none and are the perfect team to bring his brilliance to life with tons of soul, funk and talent. Do not miss an opportunity to experience them live!
https://www.facebook.com/events/227078431234631/
CAN’D AiD Foundation and Oskar Blues are proud to present the 4th annual Hullabaloo 50K Ultramarathon & Relay Thursday Nov 15 – Friday Nov 16, 2018!
Thursday Nov. 15 is early check-in band and pasta dinner. Due to forest permitting Friday Nov. 16 is 8am 50k start and (noon, 1pm, 2pm) staggered 50K relay start. Music Friday is 1pm till 10pm. Camping is available Thursday & Friday. Food trucks and Oskar Blues Brewery North Carolina beverages will be available onsite at Oskar Blues REEB Ranch! Please make plans to join us at this boutique festival and raise money for CAN’d Aid Foundation! Sign up to participate in running, 0.0 club, volunteering, or music admission at Ultrasignup.com
The Oskar Blues REEB Ranch is located at:
315 Shoals Falls Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
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Dorrance Dance — Thursday & Friday, November 15 & 16, 2018, 8:00 p.m.
Award-winning choreographer, dancer and director Michelle Dorrance is one of the most sought-after tap dancers of this generation. Praised by The New York Times as “a brilliant conductor,” Dorrance Dance’s riveting performances “push the boundaries of tap,” exposing its true form as music through motion. Thursday & Friday, November 15 & 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Tickets: Regular $48; Student $43; Child $20; Student Rush Day-of-Show (with valid I.D.) $10. Box Office: 828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.
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Dorrance Dance — Thursday & Friday, November 15 & 16, 2018, 8:00 p.m.
Award-winning choreographer, dancer and director Michelle Dorrance is one of the most sought-after tap dancers of this generation. Praised by The New York Times as “a brilliant conductor,” Dorrance Dance’s riveting performances “push the boundaries of tap,” exposing its true form as music through motion. Thursday & Friday, November 15 & 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Tickets: Regular $48; Student $43; Child $20; Student Rush Day-of-Show (with valid I.D.) $10. Box Office: 828-257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2528780784057314/?event_time_id=2528780797390646
Quickly blazing a name for themselves with their progressive approach to American folk music, Fireside Collective delights listeners with memorable melodies and contemporary songwriting. Formed in the mountain city of Asheville North Carolina, the band plays original songs on stringed instruments, intended for a modern audience. Following the release of their debut album “Shadows and Dreams”, the band hit the road seeking to engage audiences with their energetic live show built on instrumental proficiency, colorful harmonies, and innovative musical arrangements.
Well what do you call it?
“Bluegrass, Newgrass, perhaps Progressive folk…” These are some descriptions mandolinist and songwriter Jesse Iaquinto chooses to identify with. “Depending on where you come from and your experience with folk music, you may think we’re very traditional, or on the other hand, consider us a progressive act. We appreciate both ends of the spectrum and may lie on a different end on any given night.” While roots music lies at the core of the Collective’s songs, a willingness to explore the boundaries and present relevant new material remains fundamental. READ MORE
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Friday November 16 at The Odditorium
JUST DIE! – Welcome Back show for the hardcore punk band from Asheville. It is also Dave’s birthday! FFO: Sick of It All, Strike Anywhere
https://justdiehardcore.bandcamp.com/
DRUNK IN A DUMPSTER – Old Man/Dad Hardcore/Punk from Asheville
https://drunkinadumpster.bandcamp.com/
Cloud City Caskets – Blistering Rock n Roll Punk from Asheville.
https://cloudcitycaskets.bandcamp.com/releases
Riot Stares – Hardcore Punk band from Charleston. FFO: Refused/Snapcase
https://riotstares.bandcamp.com/
Fake Eyes – Charlotte Shoegaze FFO: Hum
https://fakeeyes.bandcamp.com/releases
Doors 8 PM // Show 9 PM
$6
All Ages
https://www.facebook.com/events/243601286504016/
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
$13 adv/ $18 DOS
NIRVANNA: A Tribute to Nirvana
The nations #1 Nationally Touring Nirvana Tribute Band! Selling out shows across the country and appearing on festivals with global touring bands. Nobody brings back the emotion and energy of these nirvana songs like NIRVANNA! A must see if you are a grunge fan and the end of the show you will neve forget! Constantly touring around the country, keep up and catch a show when they are near you! Grunge never dies!
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Jeremy’s Ten: A Pearl Jam Tribute
The premier tribute to one of the 90’s most prolific and influential bands! Charlotte N.C.’s own Jeremy’s Ten brings you all of the hits and bootlegs you’ve grown to love over Pearl Jam’s Hall of Fame career!
https://www.jeremysten.com
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Since leaving the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., Frank Solivan has built a reputation as a monster mandolinist — and become a major festival attraction with his band, Dirty Kitchen. Their respect and deep understanding of the tradition collides, live on stage, with jazz virtuosity creating an unforgettable, compelling performance.
Billy Cardine and Mary Lucey (Acoustic Syndicate and The Biscuit Burners) have teamed up with Shelby Means (Della Mae) and Joel Timmons (Sol Driven Train) to create the powerhouse band, Lovers Leap. At the heart of Lovers Leap is a lovely balance of lush harmonies and provocative solos, intertwined in songs that span from old mountain murder ballads to original tunes set to worldly rhythms.
$15 Advance / $20 Day of Show
Seated Main Stage 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
https://www.facebook.com/events/715391335463011/
Amigo The Devil w/ Harley Poe, The Subtleties
at The Mothlight
Friday November 16th
Doors 8:30
Tickets: $10adv,
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1735681?utm_medium=bks
If you’ve ever heard a room full of people yelling “I hope your husband dies” in a some harmoniously sloppy, drunken unison, you’ve probably stumbled into an Amigo The Devil show. Armed with only his vocals and a banjo/acoustic guitar, Amigo has crafted a morbid, yet oddly romantic, take on folk that has amassed a dedicated and cult like fan-base. Despite the minimal setup, his live show is an emotional rollercoaster with sing-alongs, cry-alongs and an unsuspecting dose of humor to make otherwise grim topics accessible for fans of every genre.
“Think Johnny Cash at his blackest, mixed with Father John Misty, if he exhumed graves at Hollywood Forever Cemetery” -LA WEEKLY
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Genre: Rock/Groove
Tickets: adv. $12 // dos. $15
Show: 9PM (Doors: 8PM)
Ages: 21+
Aqueous
Tearing out of Buffalo NY, rock/groove powerhouse Aqueous has built a name for themselves nationally, following years of touring and high profile sets at festivals like Summer Camp, Peach Festival, Moe.Down, Catskill Chill, The Frendly Gathering, and countless others. Aqueous has built a reputation for bringing high energy and tireless effort to their craft, and fans rave about the uniqueness and power behind every performance. Featured as one of Relix Magazine’s “On The Verge” artists and having shared the stage with the likes of Umphrey’s McGee, Lotus, Papadosio & more, there seems no limit to the quartet’s journey to the top.
With three studio albums under their belts, and their critically acclaimed live collection “Live Nugs,” Aqueous is as strong in composing as they are at communicating and improvising during their shows. Their onstage persona is infectious and undeniable; their lifelong friendship stands as a testament to the tightness of the music. While the band is relatively young, they are polished — check them out as soon as you can, and discover firsthand what the buzz is all about.
web: https://aqueousband.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/vOtnU6Uw4Vs
The Heavy Pets
The Heavy Pets are a funky-ass rock and roll band from South Florida. Called “a living, breathing force of nature” by Relix magazine, they are known for their songcraft and powerhouse live performances. The band has been a mainstay on the national touring circuit for over a decade, and will release its fourth full-length studio album Strawberry Mansion in fall 2017.
The Pets are a seasoned live act, playing over 1200 shows across the country since their inception in 2005. The band’s energetic, extended sets have been described as “full blown musical salvation” that embodies the sound of their Florida home, weaving together elements of indie rock, funk and reggae into a style that is uniquely their own.
The group became an instant Sirius radio sensation upon the release of their debut album Whale in 2007. The crossover sound on their self-titled release, named a “Top 10 Album of 2010” by The Huffington Post, propelled them into the periphery of mainstream music. 2011 saw the release of Swim Out Past The Sun, an acoustic affair featuring longtime Jerry Garcia collaborator David Grisman. Beginning in 2013, The Heavy Pets put out a series of EPs recorded at the legendary Power Station studios, and will release its fourth LP later this fall.
web: https://www.theheavypets.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/cEvQc0Sp5yA
https://www.facebook.com/events/2059085567494739/
FREE SHOW
Genre-bending grooves, thoughtful original compositions, and cover songs you would never expect from a banjo-fronted band.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2257328851222769/
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Ladies & Gentleman!
Our Hometown Debut Of The New Band!
Join Us @ One World West, Asheville
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FREE SHOW
www.hustlesouls.com
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HUSTLE SOULS
Groovy Emotionally Charged Soul
From Asheville, NC
Currently Touring the East Coast
in support of their
Full-Length Debut Album “COLOR”
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Karl Lauber will kick off the evening with live music from 7-9pm. He plays a wonderful mix ranging from James Taylor to bluegrass.
Then at 9pm, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short star in the hilarious 80s flick called “The Three Amigos.” The Farehouse will be offering food as well.
https://www.facebook.com/events/265931270732741/
Sparrow – vocals, accordion, banjo
Keith J. Smith – vocals, guitar, suitcase
Kristen Harris – fiddle
Eric Heveron-Smith – upright bass
Mattick Frick – percussion
The Resonant Rogues, based out of Asheville, NC, is the songwriting soul child of partners Sparrow and Keith J. Smith. With influences that include Appalachian old-time, Balkan folk music, Swing Manouche, and early New Orleans Jazz, they take their favorite flavors and blend them into a delicious, danceable dish. The Resonant Rogues have toured relentlessly over their 5 year history, covering most of North America and Europe.
$5-$10 suggested donation at the door
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Colter Wall at The Grey Eagle
TICKETS ON SALE FRI, AUGUST 3, 2018 10:00 AM EST
After two years of relentless touring, Colter Wall wanted to make an album about home. Drawing on the stories of Saskatchewan, Canada, the young songwriter’s corner of the world takes shape throughout his second full-length album, Songs of the Plains. Produced by Dave Cobb in Nashville’s Studio A, the project combines striking original folk songs, well-chosen outside cuts, and a couple of traditional songs that reflect his roots growing up in the small city of Swift Current.
“One thing I’ve noticed over the last few years, in the United States and playing in Europe, is that people all over the world really don’t know much about Canada at all,” he says. “When you talk about Saskatchewan, people really have no idea. Part of it is because there are so few people there. It’s an empty place—it makes sense that people don’t know much about it. But that’s my home, so naturally I’m passionate about it. With this record, I really wanted people to look at our Western heritage and our culture.”
Indeed, Wall captures the spaciousness of the Canadian plains by relying on minimal production and his resonant baritone, which he’s strengthened into a mighty instrument in its own right. It’s a deep and knowing voice you wouldn’t expect of a man who’s not yet 24 years old.
Songs of the Plains begins with “Plain to See Plainsman,” a sincere portrait of a man whose rural heritage follows him into the greater world. As Wall lists the kinds of people he meets on the road – beautiful women, bikers, junkies, hippies—it’s easy to imagine the autobiographical component. The darkly comical “Saskatchewan in 1881” recalls a stubborn encounter between a Toronto businessman and a steadfast farmer who cultivates the province’s land. And although Wall racked up a body count on his prior album, this time he stops just short of killing the title character in “John Beyers (Camaro Song),” which he says is inspired by true events.
Evoking the most remote reaches of the plains, “Wild Dogs” sounds like a cinematic Colter Wall composition, but he actually first heard the song in Little Rock, Arkansas. Wall had just finished soundcheck in the fried chicken restaurant where he had a gig, when his buddy Ron Helm (nephew of Levon Helm) dropped in with Billy Don Burns, an esteemed songwriter who’s had cuts with many of the country legends of the 1970s. Burns wanted to pitch a few songs, and since the restaurant didn’t have a green room, Wall crawled into Burns’ backseat to listen. He found himself captivated by “Wild Dogs,” which has a minor-chord progression, no rhyme scheme, and the unique perspective of being told from the dog’s point of view.
As a folk singer, Wall places equal importance on crafting songs as well as carrying older songs into the present day. “To me, a folk singer is somebody who sings folk songs—and it’s also someone who is writing their own music, while taking something from traditional folk songs. It’s somebody who sings those songs and is aware of passing down the traditions, whether it’s from their own version of the song or taking those old tunes and reinventing them.”
That sense of tradition is part of the reason he recorded Canadian folk hero Wilf Carter’s “Calgary Round-Up,” a snapshot of the iconic Calgary Stampede. Wall considers that annual event a cornerstone of Western Canadian culture because it pulls in families from the whole region. Besides that, he says, “I wanted to have a rodeo song and that one seemed to be perfect.”
To make it his own, he put a Western Swing feel to it and brought in steel guitarist Lloyd Green and harmonica player Mickey Raphael. The Songs of the Plains sessions also featured Chris Powell on drums and Jason Simpson on bass, with Colter and Cobb sharing acoustic guitar duty.
Through his favorite folk singer, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Wall discovered “Night Herding Song.” Because the song was a cappella, and because Wall doesn’t wear headphones when he records, he couldn’t nail down the campfire vibe inside the sprawling Studio A. So, for this track only, he went to Dave Cobb’s house, started a fire in the outdoor fireplace, and recorded it on the spot. The immediacy of his voice is unmistakable.
Wall says he spent the last three or four years trying to get better as a singer. By putting in the work, his range is now far more dynamic and expressive. He describes the vocal development as “less gravel, without losing the baritone that I’ve developed over the years.”
Meanwhile, Wall’s ability as a songwriter is especially clear in the second half of Songs of the Plains. “Wild Bill Hickok” distills that legendary gunfighter’s epic life and death into less than three minutes. Asked about inspiration for the song, Wall cites the HBO series Deadwood, as well as Tex Ritter’s “Sam Bass” from the cowboy singer’s 1960 album, Blood on the Saddle.
While “The Trains Are Gone” laments the loss of an era, “Thinkin’ on a Woman” hints at a heartbreak as a truck driver concocts a lethal combination of whiskey, wine, and a mountain road. Wall turns far more introspective on “Manitoba Man,” a devastating song he wrote about a dark period in his life. The desperation in that track quickly gives way to the outrageous traditional song, “Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail,” featuring verses from Blake Berglund and Corb Lund, spoons by Chris Powell, and a weird bottle of tequila by Dave Cobb.
“I went into the studio and knew exactly the story I wanted to tell,” Colter says of Songs of the Plains. “That made it easier on a sonic level and a musical level, to be able to tell Dave that it’s a record about my home. That changes it at the roots level because it’s like having a mission statement, saying, ‘All right, let’s make a Western album.’”
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The Oh Hellos
plus Samantha Crain
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$18 – $20
Ages 18+
Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/the-oh-hellos-2/
The Oh Hellos began in a cluttered bedroom, where siblings Maggie and Tyler Heath (born and raised in southern Texas) recorded their self-titled EP in 2011. In the fall of 2012, the duo released their debut full-length record Through the Deep, Dark Valley, an album full of regret and redemption, which they wrote, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered themselves.
When the time came in early 2013 to bring the music to the stage, the Heaths reached out to friends both new and old and gathered together an ensemble of touring musicians the size of a circus, tumblers and all.
Their 2015 full-length album, Dear Wormwood—a collection of songs inspired in part by C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind, mythology, folklore, and apocalyptic literature—tells the story of a protagonist trapped in an abusive relationship through a series of letters written to the antagonist. It is at times delicate, intimate, affectionate; and at others, soaring and towering and joyfully explosive.
Notos, the first installment in an ongoing series, is named for the ancient Greco-Roman god of the south wind, who brought storms in the summer. Musically, the record draws from the siblings’ memories of summers spent exploring the Pacific Northwest with their grandparents, as well as their experiences with the frequent threat of hurricanes as they grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast. Thematically, the series considers the question: “where did our ideas come from?” Notos recounts a time when the duo weren’t even aware there was a question to ask, and reflects on the backfire effect we experience when confronted with new information for the first time.
Their influences range from Fleet Foxes and Sufjan Stevens to The Middle East and the Muppets, bending and blending styles and genres into a unique mixture of eclectic folk rock.
www.theohhellos.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms-b3kYp1dQ
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The Realtorz will be going on stage at 9!
https://www.facebook.com/events/533614800434543/
Join us this Friday Night for Asheville’s most electrifying artist!! 10pm No Cover Charge
https://www.facebook.com/events/707177156324892/
$5 cover at the door.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2017516101674223/
Dollywood is proud to be hosting the 7th annual Light The Way 5K on Friday, Nov. 16. Participants are treated to a unique race course decorated with more than five million Christmas lights, which will illuminate the path throughout the park.
This year’s course is a CERTIFIED 5K distance, and there is a fun walk for those who just want to stroll through the course.
It all benefits two great charities – Share It Forward and Keep Sevier Beautiful.
For more info, please refer here: http://www.lighttheway5k.net/
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This adaptation of the classic crime novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the detective Sherlock Holmes is a fast paced, wild ride through the fog-shrouded moors of England. Three actors portray over fifteen characters with lightning fast precision in this highly praised thriller.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS! This memorable journey will take you on an incredible journey! Believe the magic this Holiday season!
Over 88,000 guests rode THE POLAR EXPRESS with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2017 and we hope to see you in 2018! The 1¼ hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the North Pole to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot.
THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9, 2018, and operates through December 31, 2018.
Hey y’all!
It’s time again for our annual Fall Meat Sale! The first pick-up date is November 17th.
You can access our pre-order form link here:
https://www.warren-wilson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fall-Order-form-2018.pdf
The Fall Meat Sale gives you the opportunity to purchase our meats in bulk for a discount! We will be offering our usual grass-fed beef, grass-fed lamb, and pork packages. All of our meat is raised without growth promotants or antibiotics, and is grazed on pesticide and herbicide free pasture.
NEW THIS YEAR! We’re so excited to introduce a SALUMI SAMPLER this year! This package includes one of each of our dry-cured products, a hot sopressata, a sweet sopressata, and a spanish-style dry cured chorizo. This package is available for pre-order for $30, a savings of 10% . Salumi will also be available separately at our retail area at the sale.
We will also be offering LEAF LARD for the first time ever! Leaf Lard will be available in a quart sized container at the retail counter at the sale. Leaf Lard offers you the chance to get your cooking fat from a truly local source, as opposed to olive oil from California or canola oil from the midwest. It is flavorless and has a high smoke point, and will be chock full of Omega-3’s because it comes from pastured pork.
At the sale, we will also be selling retail items by the pound. These products will include our steaks, roasts, ground beef, lamb, ground pork, breakfast sausage, link sausages, and organs. You can access our retail price list here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LTA5XqqwXJYToldURfk2vsH1fRUihitXRHhqYVBMZ5c/edit?usp=sharing
Additionally, we will be joined by the Warren Wilson Garden, Herb, Horse, and Craft Crews, who will all be selling their produce and wares. Come prepared to get all of your veggie and craft needs!
There will be samples, wagon-rides, and live music, so be sure to come out and bring the whole family!
Please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 828-771-3014 with any questions or concerns.
See our event on Facebook event link here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1126144904206405/
Looking forward to seeing you there!
DAY OF PARADE:
Drop of for parade is at the State Employees Credit Union at One Plaza Dr. Participants will then need to find our float, #69 in the lineup from there. All floats should be in order. Ours is white and blue, picture of it is posted. Please text 828-776-0411 day of if urgent attention is needed.
Please keep all Parade related information, questions and comments here on the Facebook event page. Thank you!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2118894504994938/
Join the Carolina Mountain Club as they work to restore a remote section of the A.T. near Hot Springs, NC on this weekend overnight work trip. This is an important trip because remote sections of the Trail are logistically more difficult to conduct large-scale projects on. The club needs your help to ensure that even these sections of the Trail are well maintained for all who enjoy it.
This is a great opportunity for a wide variety of skill levels. Volunteers will be able to work alongside experienced trail maintainers and all tools will be provided. Those under 18 are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Take this opportunity to make a difference on the Trail as well as make new friends and connections in your community.
Participants should wear sturdy boots, long pants, and work gloves. Participants should bring plenty of water, rain gear, bug repellent, snacks and meals for the extent of the trip, and sun protection. The meals participants should prepare for are: one breakfast, two lunches, and one dinner. Also, pack layers and gear necessary for cool weather camping as well as a change of clothes to sleep in.
The group will camp at the Spring Mountain shelter which is a 1.7-mile hike and 600-foot elevation gain from parking. There is a privy and water source close to the shelter. The shelter sleeps 5 people. Plan on camping at the area surrounding the shelter, bring a suitable tent or hammock and gear for cool weather camping.
The work trip will conclude at the carpool location around 2 pm on Sunday. Advance registration is necessary and participation is limited. Please fill out this form to register your participation: https://www.carolinamtnclub.org/eventform.cfm
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?BIRTHDAY DASH ?
Come out November 17th to help us Celebrate The Ferguson Family Y’s 1st year of impact, growth and dedication.
The Birthday Dash 5k will start at 8:15am & the 1 mile Fun Run at 9:30am.
For more information stop by or call (828)575-2940.
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Calling all WNC Car enthusiasts! Our meet for November 2018 will once again be hosted at Frostbite Ice Cream on Patton Ave! Huge thanks to them for their continued support! Reminder for anyone new to this event: This is a family-friendly event, so please respect all the other attendees of this event, be sure to follow all road laws and be safe. Hope to see everybody there:)
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