Calendar of Events

We are proud to present the 4th Annual Bow Wow Film Festival! Come join us for this fun event to celebrate our beloved canine companions! This year we have another rousing, fun loving show so please join us for a delightful evening out to celebrate our beloved canine companions and all the richness they bring to our lives!

We are so excited about the movies we have chosen for our 2018-19 Tour! A few highlights for this year’s films; we have movies about working dogs, both old school and new school, we have the return of the delightful Ask Frank and his advice column and we go international with movies filmed abroad! Come laugh and cheer and maybe even tear up a bit as we marvel in all the ways these beloved furry creatures touch our lives!

The show is on March 8, 2019 at the McDowell Arts Council Association. Tickets are $12 for general admission and can be purchased online and at Mercy Fund Animal Rescue adoption events. Doors open at 5:00 pm and movies will start at 6:00 pm!

All ticket proceeds benefit the important work of Mercy Fund Animal Rescue. Mercy Animal Rescue is a 501c3 foster home based rescue whose mission is to save the lives of animal in need and fine safe and loving homes for them.

Bow Wow is a traveling film festival that celebrates, educates and inspires all things doggie (with or without their human) through the art of short film. Bow Wow Film Fest features some of the year’s’ best pooch themed short films all wrapped up in one beautiful, fun-loving package! Bow Wow presents an opportunity for animal welfare groups to host an event that generates awareness as well as offers a unique and delightful way to fundraise.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311005112837504/

Join us for a FREE Seminar at our school and studio location. Open to All!

ASoF director, Brad Hoover, will explain and explore Depth of Field. Get a taste for the knowledge you will learn as an ASoF student!

Reservations are REQUIRED in advance, as seating is limited. Email [email protected] for registration!

https://www.facebook.com/events/304939296786802/

Women workers make up an overwhelming portion of the low-wage workforce and are the fastest growing group of those who are homeless. The lack of access to affordable housing forces many women to choose between domestic abuse and homelessness.

Housing inequalities have historically served not only to exploit the working class for profit but also to control the social status of women. The creation of private property coincided with the notion of women as property. Working-class women, especially women of color, are at the center of the housing struggle because they have fewer political rights and face greater economic insecurity (women are still 35 percent more likely than men to be low-income workers).

Join us on International Working Women’s Day (March 8th) for a forum on housing as a women’s issue. We will be gathering at 6 pm at Liberation Station (10 N Market Street).

https://www.facebook.com/events/295637487786175/

Parent’s Night Out on FRIDAY, March 8th, 2019.
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LEGO Night! Paint a Block Head Box or Brick Box.
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$25 per child includes:
-Choice of Block Head Box or Brick Box to paint.
-Pizza and juice!
-Lots of fun!
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Call (828) 253-8181, message, or visit our website to sign up!
PNO is every second Friday from 6:00pm-8:30pm!
(Reservations on our website required to guarantee your child’s spot! There is limited space available! Facebook rsvp will not reserve your spot!)
PNO refund policy: you will receive a studio credit for your full payment if your child cannot attend (you can opt for a refund if the cancellation is more than two days before the event).

https://www.facebook.com/events/404485853629858/

Let’s pull an “All-Nighter” at the dojo! Parents get the night away and kids get a all night party…martial arts style!

Drop off is at 6pm Friday night and pick up time is strictly at 8am Saturday morning. Kids will locked in safely and under supervision all night.

Let’s PARTY!!!

Ticket cost $25 and must reserve a spot! Brazilian Jiujitsu class, dinner and drinks included in purchase price.

IF you don’t want to leave your kiddos all night you can pick them up early (as our regular parents night out hours of 9pm). Cost for early pick up (6pm-9pm) is $20.

https://www.facebook.com/events/517173522105553/

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Ginger’s Revenge is hosting a Women’s Songwriter Showcase, featuring four female singer-songwriters. Check out the schedule below:

Robin Lewis Music 6-7pm
Laura Boswell 7-8pm
Sarah Tucker Music 8-9pm
Momma Molasses 9-10pm

March 8th is also the birthday of one of our co-founders, Cristina, so we will be tapping one of her favorite small batches, our Cosmo Ginger Beer. Come raise a pink ginger beer and celebrate with us on Friday!

https://www.facebook.com/events/654039615016214/

Movie night @ the YMI Cultural Center. “Lean On Me”, a great movie for all ages. So bring the family. THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH 6PM-8PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/297494134211180/

Liquid Motion® is a method and style of movement that teaches total acceptance of one’s physical and mental self. These classes provide the tools to explore the body’s natural movement, build self-confidence, and understand the body on a higher physical and mental level. Students will learn how to achieve seamless, natural movement quality by applying basic dance theory, fitness, conditioning exercises, and sensual movement exploration. Through self-confidence, knowledge of techniques, and power of individuality, Liquid Motion® provides the tools to further your education and exploration, on your own. Liquid Motion® stands out from other classes because our methods apply to any type of movement, enabling students to immediately feel successful, as well as continue their education beyond the class. This approach to movement makes our program an invaluable resource that provides long-term benefits, including a higher level of self-esteem, a deeper knowledge of oneself on all levels, and a stronger, healthier body that moves with confidence and grace.

This series starts on Friday February 15th from 6:30-7:45pm and ends on March 8th. This series is accessible to all levels and bodies, no dance or movement experience needed. For each missed class of a series, we offer 2 free open studio hours. These series sell out QUICk so snag your spot now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381960565684771/?event_time_id=381960575684770

Liquid Motion® is a method and style of movement that teaches total acceptance of one’s physical and mental self. These classes provide the tools to explore the body’s natural movement, build self-confidence, and understand the body on a higher physical and mental level. Students will learn how to achieve seamless, natural movement quality by applying basic dance theory, fitness, conditioning exercises, and sensual movement exploration. Through self-confidence, knowledge of techniques, and power of individuality, Liquid Motion® provides the tools to further your education and exploration, on your own. Liquid Motion® stands out from other classes because our methods apply to any type of movement, enabling students to immediately feel successful, as well as continue their education beyond the class. This approach to movement makes our program an invaluable resource that provides long-term benefits, including a higher level of self-esteem, a deeper knowledge of oneself on all levels, and a stronger, healthier body that moves with confidence and grace.

This series starts on Friday February 15th from 6:30-7:45pm and ends on March 8th. This series is accessible to all levels and bodies, no dance or movement experience needed. For each missed class of a series, we offer 2 free open studio hours. These series sell out QUICk so snag your spot now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381960565684771/

$10 Advance / $10 Day of Show

Known best as one of the singing and songwriting voices of the band Twisted Pine, Rachel Sumner is touring in support of her solo debut, Anything Worth Doing, which explores her eclectic musical interests, from country to lush indie-folk. This solo performance will highlight her songs in their purest form.

Hailed as “the songwriter’s songwriter” by the Newport Folk Festival, Ian Fitzgerald has been crossing the country for several years singing what he’s written. Following the release of his album, You Won’t Even Know I’m Gone, and the full-band tours that followed, Ian has refocused on his solo performances, allowing him to create something more dynamically intimate with guitar and voice alone. This show will feature solo performances by Ian and Rachel Sumner as well as a special set of duets

Seated Lounge 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/945535905834938/

Join us in the tasting room to celebrate the debut of Kiyoshi, our premium limited release sake featuring White Labs Kitchen & Tap yeast. We’ll have live music by Savannah Smith, tastings, food pairings, and giveaways from both White Labs and Ben’s.

More about the sake:
Kiyoshi is a Junmai Daiginjo, a traditional sake classification that highlights both the purity and high quality of the ingredients used. Junmai sake is brewed with only 4 ingredients- rice, water, yeast, and koji. Daiginjo refers to the quality of the rice, specifically that it has been milled to at least 50%. The higher the milling percentage, the more proteins and fats have been removed, leaving pure starch for the brewing process. Daiginjo style sake is light in color and delicate in flavor and aroma.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2104653049824563/

When: Friday March 8th @ 7PM

Where: One World Brewing West Asheville-520 Haywood Road

What: A Joint benefit Pint Night Supporting MAPS-Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and the two local Asheville sites in training with MAPS to provide MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD: Hazelwood Family Medicine and Living Bridge Collaborative.

Come join Shannon Clare Carlin, MA, Associate Director of the Training & Supervision Department of MAPS for an informational talk about their organization and what is currently in the works in the Asheville area.

What is MAPS and what is the Training in Asheville: The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) MDMA Therapy Training Program seeks to train at least 300 therapists before 2021, when they anticipate completing Phase 3 clinical trials investigating MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for chronic, treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of these trainings is happening in Asheville this week starting March 3rd.
https://maps.org/training

Benefit: $5 donation at the door which 100% will be donated to MAPs and 15% of this night’s sales at One World West will go to MAPS to help support bringing MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to those who need it. In particular, the funds will support a team of therapists working on establishing an MDMA site in Asheville.

Website:
https://maps.org/

https://www.facebook.com/events/329922744531414/

Stand-up Comedians + Scientists + You =
Stand Up Science

W special guests Ross Yates of New Belgium, Comedian Dave Waite and Aimee Tomcho of the National Audubon Society

Award-winning stand-up comedian and science podcast host Shane Mauss presents Stand Up Science!
Learn and laugh as local scientists, comedians and other special guests join Shane to bring you a one-of-a-kind show that is equal parts ahas and hahas

Stand-up comedy and science have a lot in common. They both reveal truth, change our perceptions, and challenge the status quo. So why are they so underappreciated? Admittedly, comedy sometimes underestimates the intelligence of their audience, catering to the lowest common denominator. And science has the stigma of being overly complicated, unrelatable or boring. Until now.

Funnier and more provocative than TED Talks, while smarter than traditional stand-up comedy, Stand Up Science combines the best of both worlds. This thought-provoking night of laughs will leave you a little smarter, a little happier and send you home with plenty of fuel for your own conversations.

What to Expect:
As your host, Shane kicks the evening off with some of his best material on brainy topics, before introducing special guest speakers and performers. Guests range from Ivy League professors presenting groundbreaking academic research to local stand-up comedians delivering their most cerebral material.

At the end of the night, Shane brings all the guests back onstage and opens the floor for a Q&A and interactive discussion with the audience.

Stand Up Science will blow your mind and bust your gut, but don’t worry… there is a doctorate in the house.

About the host and origins of Stand-Up Science:
Shane Mauss leads two lives.

In one life, he tours full-time as a stand-up comedian. Shane has brought his unique blend of absurdist humor, thoughtful insights and storytelling to cities all over the world, as well as TV spots on Conan, Kimmel, Comedy Central, Showtime, BBC, Epix and more.

In his other life as the host of the podcast Here We Are, he’s interviewed over 200 of the world’s leading academic experts about our most fascinating traits and behaviors while finding the funny in the innermost workings of life. Each week Shane illuminates a new area of research for the show’s 50,000 loyal listeners, earning a 5-star rating on iTunes.

Shane’s unique background, comedy, and personal philosophies have also made him a popular guest on other top podcasts like Pete Holmes’ You Made It Weird, Marc Maron’s WTF, The Joe Rogan Experience, Duncan Trussell’s Family Hour, Bertcast and more.

Guests
Ross Yates
While pursuing a studio arts degree at the University of Minnesota Ross Yates began home brewing with his dirt-bag roommates because he was too young to buy beer. A love of bicycles, death metal, and yoga drew Ross to Oakland, California where his backyard brewing buddies had laboratory access at Cal Berkeley. Now a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, Ross shares the art, science, and history of fermentation with the drinking public as an employee-owner & tour guide at New Belgium Brewing.
Aimee Tomcho
Aimee Tomcho is a Conservation Biologist with the National Audubon Society. From woodpeckers to warblers, Aimee has studied ornithology for more than 20 years. She earned degrees from Virginia Tech and Clemson University. While most of her work now focuses on practical application of the science, her research has included studying the effects of forest fuel reduction for a national fire ecology collaborative and seasonally tracking bird migration to help develop international foundational knowledge.

DAVE WAITE
Los Angeles based comedian Dave Waite is a charismatic oddball. He’s been seen on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Comedy Central, and Last Comic Standing. He’s also been a beloved guest on some of the top podcasts including Doug Loves Movies and the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show. He can also be heard frequently on SiriusXM and Pandora.

https://www.facebook.com/events/376985079721526/

ACTION MOVIE: THE PLAY by Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale
Directed by Andrew Gall

Synopsis: A diabolical villain threatens the world in this riotous parody of action movies. Filled with stage combat, stunts, and the mother-of-all-car-chases (live on stage) the critically acclaimed, award-winning, over-the-top, not to be missed, blockbuster theatre event makes is Asheville debut.

Featuring:
Daniel Moore
Mike Yow
Tippin
Chris Young
Michael Lilly
Jered Shults
Samantha LeBrocq
Brooks Wallace
Alexa Edelman
Zoey Laird

Lighting Design: Abby Auman
Sound Design: Rodney Smith
Costume Design: Samantha LeBrocq
Set Design/Carpentry: Tyler Johnson
Props/Puppet Design: Jim Julien and Katie Jones
Fight Choreography: Jered Shults and Andrew Gall
Stage Management: Jessica Johnson

https://www.facebook.com/events/374651153354935/?event_time_id=374651156688268

Dance to BLUES! MOTOWN! DISCO! FUNK! $5 Cover
Kelly Jones- Rippin’ up the Guitar
Michael Hynes- Layin’ down the bad-ass Bass
Patrick Armitage- Keeping us IN THE POCKET- Drums
Paula Hanke- Bringing the Singin’

Come early for the swing dance lesson w/Richard Cicchetti at 6:30
Band hits at 7:30!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1516662141800248/

Friday, March 8th is Shelby Rae Moore and Friends in The Upper Room. Chef inspired entrees, craft beer and wine served at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Call ahead with your plans.

https://www.facebook.com/events/349377999252621/

Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Main Stage
March 8-17
Director: Jonathan Forrester
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this beloved movie, Truvy, Annelle, Shelby, M’Lynn, Ouiser and Clairee return to HCT for six special performances. These six Southern women come together in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana town. Celebrating family, strength in women, and big southern hair, this stage production is the perfect way to experience 30 years of Steel Magnolias.

https://www.facebook.com/events/281265479412036/?event_time_id=281265486078702

JUST ANNOUNCED: Bayou Diesel on the indoor, taproom stage.
Friday March 8, 2019 | 8pm | FREE SHOW
INFO: http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/bayou-diesel/
ON-SITE FOOD TRUCK: The Purple People Feeder
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Bayou Diesel has been traveling the obscure gig-highways of Western North Carolina since 2005. The band has always focused on performing the powerful Cajun, Zydeco and Mardi Gras style dance music of Louisiana. Featuring the accordion, rubboard, rhythm section and occasional French lyrics, Bayou Diesel has cooked up some tasty jam-balaya. In 2008, the Asheville Zydeco Dance Krewe challenged the band to play some authentic sounding Zydeco grooves for their monthly dances. A list of favorite tunes was provided and suddenly, those 10-forward-gears lurched into overdrive. With the addition of the 1 and 3-row button-accordions and a dedicated 5 man roster, the band has stirred the roux on the Rue de Zydeco. Bayou Diesel’s mission is to embody the Zydeco “joi de vivre” of high-energy community-friendly dance music that all-ages can enjoy anywhere. In the spirit of Mardi-Gras, the Purple, Gold and ‘Green’ powered Bayou Diesel easily navigates the good-time mountain-bayou experience. Let the Good Times Roll!

https://www.facebook.com/events/140790960138205/

March 8th were bringing you a hell of a show. Nevernauts, Ben Gibbs and Dynamo. This is a show you do not want to miss.

https://www.facebook.com/events/340253033241765/

We’re excited to return to the legendary Isis Music Hall in Asheville NC, one of the best sounding rooms in the area. This time we’ll be joined by the supergroup, Lover’s Leap. Get tickets now, they will go fast!

About Lover’s Leap:
Shelby Means (Della Mae) and Joel Timmons (Sol Driven Train) team up with Billy Cardine and Mary Lucey (Acoustic Syndicate and The Biscuit Burners) as Lovers Leap, for a night to remember. 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

https://www.facebook.com/events/337551593754131/

Jr Ranger is a folk punk band from the hills and hollers of Hendo coming to rock some socks and melt some faces!

Formed from the famous Open Mic Night at Sanctuary Brewing Company, these local faces are sure to bring a smile to yours!

https://www.facebook.com/events/770417096662459/

https://www.facebook.com/events/381807189224811/

/// GET DEPROGRAMMED // 2 sessions // 9 hours // 15 sonic assaults ///
Friday March 8th
($5 adv, $7 day of)
(doors 7 pm / show 8pm)

FRIDAY March 8
Start – 8pm
Dross
Hikari Sound
Barking Spider Unit
Tulpas
JM Noisey
Built by Slavez
Kaontrol Kontraos
Revenge Technician
A.X.
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SATURDAY March 9th
Start – 1pm
$7 wristband good for one day / night bands
(Noise menu of Burger Records Revolution 7 Party at Fleetwood’s)
https://www.facebook.com/events/511284222728201/?ti=icl

Illustratreur
Spirit Iron Knife
Sweet Sounds of Chaos
Vaina
Nostalgianoid

https://www.facebook.com/events/2193950964266690/

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s The Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1797563616931820/?event_time_id=1797563646931817

This guy’s voice is simply amazing! You won’t believe your ears… crazy good! The first hour of this show will be a tribute to various Sun Records artists, and the second hour is all the man who walked the line, Johnny Cash! This will sell quickly… especially with our new “Step up to the Plate” pricing.

On sale for Master Craftsmen only for today…

Starting tomorrow, all other levels of members may buy tickets with our new “Step up to the plate pricing.” It is all based on what does not sell to our Master Craftsmen today. :)

First 10 single tickets — $5
After the first 10 are gone — $8

First 5 tables — $17.50
Second five tables — $20
Remaining tables– $25

https://www.facebook.com/events/2794048440821269/

Peace Across The Wasteland Tour
Uncle Acid & the deadbeats and Graveyard
Fri, Mar 8
Show: 8pm
Doors: 7pm

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/graveyard-uncle-acid-the-deadbeats/

https://www.facebook.com/events/352307985524099/

$15 Advance / $15 Day of Show

Lovers Leap embodies a satisfying balance of lush harmonies and provocative solos that tug on the audience’s heart strings while satiating one’s desires for instrumental virtuosity. As seasoned musicians, Lovers Leap has captured their unique chemistry in an alluring debut project sure to grab the attention of the roots music scene and beyond. EP due out April 2019!

Hank, Pattie, and The Current makes use of traditional bluegrass instrumentation in a nontraditional way to present original music to the listener that goes beyond the limits of the idiom. The arrangements take on a new level of maturation that follows in the footsteps of Bela Fleck, Mark O’Connor, Chris Thile, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, and Tony Rice.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/543850936112194/

Aaron Woody Wood’s story is one steeped in music and tradition. Woody is straight up Appalachian Soul music. Carved from a piece of the NC foothills Rock and then Rolled through the Mississippi Delta mud, he’s a cosmic cowboy who represents the powerful soul and energy of American music.

http://www.aaronwoodywood.com

Appalachian Soul

Funky Mountain Soul wrapped in a skinny battered body

Winter weather got you down? Help is on the way! Asheville Vaudeville returns to the Grey Eagle to blow away the last bit of the late winter blues.

Millie Van Illa is your hostess with a song and a joke to break the ice jam around your soul! We can’t wait to bring you this show full of dance, motion, and laughter with Claire Dima, TOYBOX THEATRE, Corr de Joch, Serenity Calypso, Rebel B Elle, Dude Eclair, Serenity Rising, Augusta Moon, and Rigel the Clown!

One show, one price, one amazing lineup of some of Asheville’s oddest talents. JOIN US!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1277627262392806/

Join us at The Black Cloud for Descent. Descent is a monthly showcase of local and regional electronic artists spinning their sets for your aural enjoyment. Fall down the rabbit hole and dance the night away with us.

Part of The Funeral of Laura Beach.

McDubbin
Gyromite
Order of Elim

Genres: Dark psytrance/TBA

The Black Cloud
723 Haywood Rd Basement, 28806
Music starts at 9:30 PM.
21+.
No cover but donations to the performing artists are highly suggested.

https://www.facebook.com/events/400839394013619/