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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Genre: Funk
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM (Doors: 9PM)
Ages: 21+
Voodoo Visionary
Voodoo Visionary hails from the dirty south musical mecca of Atlanta. Their improvisational funk dance music delicately balances a tight, grooving rhythm section with diverse and dexterous keys and masterful guitar licks to create a sound the group calls psychofunk. Influenced by a wide array of artists such as Parliament Funkadelic, the Meters, the Grateful Dead, and Talking Heads, Voodoo Visionary has a uniquely blended sound that’s guaranteed to put the ‘oogie in yo boogie.
web: http://www.voodoovisionary.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/pQ-tnhlJEh0
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(Asheville, NC) – Asheville’s Jangling Sparrows Duo bring their Roots-y Americana-flavored Rock to Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd., Saturday, December 29. Showtime: 7pm-9pm. Tickets: $10 (advance), $12. (door). Info: (828) 575-2737 or visit https://isiasheville.com/.
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.
More Information: www.UpstateUltra.com
The course is a 1.5 mile loop around the campus of Southside High School. The terrain is 95% pavement/sidewalk and a small section of grass to connect two roads. The loop has a couple of gradual climbs but will be closed to traffic and very wide running paths making it easy to pass if needed. As a reminder you will be running your event coinciding with 2 other events and various runners. Please be courteous when passing and follow all the directional arrows to maintain on the designated course.
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Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
Christmas at Biltmore Daytime Celebration*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Sunday, January 6, 2019 (daily)
*Included with estate admission.
*Does not include “Candlelight Christmas Evenings”
Experience the holidays wreathed with the wonder of Biltmore. Our celebration presents Christmas on a grand scale with more than 55 trees decorated by our talented staff, accented with miles of ribbon, garlands, and lights. Festive menus in our restaurants and holiday wine tastings make for a memorable visit.
Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas
https://www.facebook.com/events/104655743803303/?event_time_id=104655847136626
We are ready to say “Goodbye” to all of our 2018 inventory! Take 50% – 75% Off our stock dated 3 month and older & 20% Off New Items & Mattresses. In addition, enjoy individual discounts from our vendors!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2232579873730875/
When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
The South has always been home to a blend of cultures — from Native Americans here by 14,000 years ago to Europeans 500 years ago, followed by Africans forced to migrate. By 1500, cultures in the South included Creek, Cherokee, Catawba, Choctaw, Chitimacha, and Coushatta, from Europe English, Scottish, Irish, and German, and Africans from Senegal to Congo. Baskets were integral in daily life, as agricultural equipment for gathering, sifting, storing, and serving the finished product or as receptacles for tools, clothes, sacred objects, and even infants.
Initially each culture had its own preferred basket material and method of manufacture — twilled rivercane for Native Americans, plaited oak for Europeans, and coiled grasses for Africans. Interaction between groups spurred adaptations to changing circumstances, such as the use of white oak by the Cherokee in the 1800s, as rivercane stands were decimated by European settlements. Native Americans also adopted the European picnic, flower, egg, and market baskets to sell in the 20th-century art market. Native and European Americans wove honeysuckle into baskets after 1854, when introduced from Japan. By the 17th century African Americans discovered bulrush along the coasts, coiling it into large, round “fanners” to winnow rice. Later bulrush was one medium among sweetgrass, pine needles, and palmetto, giving rise to the name “sweetgrass baskets” along the coast.
Baskets were woven not only for use in the fields and homes or for sale in art galleries but also as a connection to ancestors and spirits, as designs were said to come from inside one’s head, from memories of one’s mother’s motifs, or from the Creator. Indeed, working with one’s hands in nature to gather materials and to form them into a basket was considered spiritually and physically healthy, becoming a part of the practice of occupational therapy around World War I.
Today, basketweavers in the South from all three traditions are teaching the next generation to continue this art. Artists from across the region work with old and new materials in old and new forms, innovating for their legacy, for art’s sake, and for political causes, as embodied in the varied vessels in this gallery and epitomized in the virtuosic miniature examples in the case at right.
Join us any Saturday for outdoor activities at the garden. Local youth involved in programming for building life skills, improving literacy and leadership development welcome young people in the area to join them, and we are always in need of adult volunteers to help with mentoring. Involvement in the Shiloh Community Garden also includes the experience of growing produce organically, lessons in permaculture and the science of sustainability, healthy meal preparation, and entrepreneurship. Come join the fun!
https://www.facebook.com/events/524392424698351/?event_time_id=524392521365008
During the month of December, local artist Scott Mills will be featured in the FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk.
Scott Mills was born in Detroit, MI in 1977. He works predominately in the mediums of oil and acrylic paints. Scott is completely self-taught in his artistic career and credits his study of music as a young child for opening his imagination and leading to his love for the visual arts. His work is derived from a deep love of nature and a desire to turn the feelings of awe, mystery, gratitude and love into visual depictions that can inspire the same feelings in the viewer. Scott has his artwork included in private collections across North America and Europe. He regularly takes part in group exhibitions and solo shows across the United States. He resides in the mountains of Asheville, NC with his wife and two children.
Come meet Scott and enjoy the opening reception on First Friday, December 7th from 5-7 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/333772250534934/?event_time_id=333772357201590
Enjoy a visit to Christmas pasts from the 1840s to the 1890s. Each room contains antique and reproduction decorations and traditions. Four live trees, one of which will be decorated with traditional Appalachian decorations, hand made by our SMH over History club.
Admission at the door $9 adults, $5 children/students, free for WNC Historical Association members and A-B Tech students.
Group tours may be requested at 828-253-9231
Special 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt for children.
https://www.facebook.com/events/316661532481360/?event_time_id=316661559148024
It’s no surprise that recognizing trees without their leaves can be tricky! Bark, twigs and buds are your best tools when familiarizing yourself with our woody friends this time of year. Join naturalist and author Ron Lance to demystify the art of knowing your trees no matter the season. This hike is considered moderate.
We love our visitor’s furry friends, but we do understand that some hike participants may consider animals a distraction on the trail. Pets are not allowed on Naturalist Niche hikes because of this.
Cost: Includes Park admission: $23 Adult, $8 Annual Passholder, $13 Youth (ages 5-15), $6 Rockin’ Discovery Passholder. Advance registration required.
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The ACW Cat Pantry will be set up outside the Thrift Hound to hand out cat food, litter, non prescription flea and worm medication, and other donations we may have available. We will also be accepting donations at this time. Any questions or requests can be emailed to [email protected]
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As part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the YMCA of WNC Nutrition Department hosts free meals for anyone under the age of 18 at the Ferguson Family YMCA every Saturday!
We serve lunches from 11am -1pm in the Ferguson Y’s Multipurpose Room, and your family does not have to be a member of the Y to participate.
Please consider joining us for healthy food and enriching activities: kids yoga, art, ping pong, and more!
For more information on accessing food and/or volunteering with the program visit: www.ymcawnc.org/nutritionprograms
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As Virginia Woolf said, “one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Food and water are essential for survival, but mankind’s relationship to food has transformed over time from one of sustenance to one laden with personal and cultural significance.
A Matter of Taste explores depictions of food and drink in art and reveals how images of fruits and vegetables can function as complex metaphors for excess, status, memory, and politics. Drawn from southern museums and private collections, this exhibition showcases over 35 paintings, decorative arts, and works on paper by artists such as Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Claes Oldenburg.
This show spans 400 years and multiple continents, revealing the evolving role of food and drink in various media and cultural contexts. While depictions of fruit and vegetables appeared in ancient times, still life painting as an independent genre dates to 16th-century Holland.
In 19th-century America, still life paintings remained popular but evolved in terms of subject matter, media, and message. Painters such as Thomas Wightman, George Forster, and De Scott Evans embraced Dutch still lifes and used food as commentary on the current political climate and the transient state of the human condition.
Illustrated newspapers led to an increase of cartoons by artists such as Winslow Homer and William Hogarth, who utilized food and drink as social satire. The 20th-century modern art movement further changed the perception of food. The culture of mass production enabled Pop artists to elevate seemingly mundane foodstuffs to high art. Yet, other contemporary artists explored the symbolic and nostalgic role of food seen in works by Tim Tate, Linda Armstrong, and Laquita Thomson.
Visitors will also experience an elaborately set dining table fit for a sumptuous feast. Dining became its own art form over time and communicated one’s social standing and wealth. Each of the table’s six place settings represent a different culture and offer a glimpse into global dining customs. Selective drinkware will accompany this section revealing how tea sets and even punch bowls reflected an owner’s prestige.
On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.
AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY
https://www.facebook.com/events/2572385022832996/
Without a doubt the best Day of College Football all year!
Saturday December 29th, 2018!
Noon Games:
Virginia vs. South Carolina
Florida vs. Michigan
4 PM
3 Notre Dame vs. 2 Clemson
8 PM
4 Oklahoma vs. 1 Alabama
We will be showing the games all day long!
Come cheer your team on with us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2008930735863211/
Our monthly Doughnut & Beer Pairing with our friends at The Underground Café with DoughP Doughnuts is coming at ya the last Saturday of December!
This month’s pairing will be packed full of delicious seasonal brews and holiday flavor-inspired doughnuts.
Enjoy 3 specialty doughnuts, paired with 3 unique craft brews. Our pairing menu changes from month to month and we will release this month’s menu as soon as it is finalized. Keep those mouth’s watering, you don’t want to miss out!
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Friday and Saturday: Molasses Cookie Porter and Cookies.
Saturday: Baires Food Truck and Live Music!
We are releasing our highly anticipated Molasses Cookie Porter. Inspired by a hundred year old family cookie recipe, Jon substituted barley for the flour, used whole spices instead of ground, but kept the flavor the same! Grandma is busy making the molasses cookies that inspired the beer- all guests purchasing a glass of Molasses Cookie Porter this weekend will receive a cookie!
It’s a great time to bring your out of town family and friends to the brewery as we also have food and music this Saturday!
Saturday Baires Food Truck will be here around 12:00 to serve up their delicious Argentinian food!
Live music from our wonderful neighbor and friend, Myron Hyman will begin around 4:00 Saturday!
Join us for our 1st Annual Holiday Release Fest! We’d love to have a large turnout to support both Baires Food Truck and music by Myron, so please share this Event!
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Friday and Saturday: Molasses Cookie Porter and Cookies.
Saturday: Baires Food Truck and Live Music!
We are releasing our highly anticipated Molasses Cookie Porter. Inspired by a hundred year old family cookie recipe, Jon substituted barley for the flour, used whole spices instead of ground, but kept the flavor the same! Grandma is busy making the molasses cookies that inspired the beer- all guests purchasing a glass of Molasses Cookie Porter this weekend will receive a cookie!
It’s a great time to bring your out of town family and friends to the brewery as we also have food and music this Saturday!
Saturday Baires Food Truck will be here around 12:00 to serve up their delicious Argentinian food!
Live music from our wonderful neighbor and friend, Myron Hyman will begin around 4:00 Saturday!
Join us for our 1st Annual Holiday Release Fest! We’d love to have a large turnout to support both Baires Food Truck and music by Myron, so please share this Event!
https://www.facebook.com/events/230630931165641/
Bowl Games All Day!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/317313182455423/
On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.
AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY
https://www.facebook.com/events/1096528970527959/
After seeing her fiancé on TV kissing another woman at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Mary’s life falls apart — just in time for the holidays. Over the next year, she stumbles back into the dating world, where “romance” ranges from weird and creepy to absurd and comical. It seems nothing can help Mary’s growing cynicism, until the charm and innocence of a five-year-old boy unexpectedly brings a new outlook on life and love. This heartwarming one woman show offers a hilarious and modern alternative to the old standards of the holiday season.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658799787558592/?event_time_id=1658799847558586
On December 29th we will unveil the biggest beer yet to emerge from our Barrel Program – BA #4 Apple Pie Barleywine. This delicious beer is an Apple Pie lovers dream come true! Aged for 32 months in bourbon barrels, it features additions of Carolina apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar and weighs a hefty 12% ABV.
AVAILABLE IN TASTING ROOMS ONLY
https://www.facebook.com/events/2232507833701476/
Join Carver & Carmody in Chimney Rock for an afternoon of wine tasting and live music 2-5!
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Join LOF & Mike Caulo at Rogue for our very first Nutritional Workshop with Rogue Combat Club, led by Mike Caulo. He is a pro athlete and Sports Nutrition and Fitness Specialist through International Sports Science Association. Combining both academic experience and fitness experience, the key is a lifestyle that is not only realistic but healthy.
Our Life Of a Fighter nutritional workshops are geared towards teaching actionable steps that are sustainable for a lifestyle, not a diet.
Learn how to eat, when to eat, what to eat and all with the type of body you have and lifestyle you want to live
We will be hosting a “pot luck” style nutritional workshop. Mike will be preparing meat/protein on the grill, while we request members to bring their favorite healthy side dish.
The first hour you can expect lots of info… but don’t worry we have a handy handout for you to take home. The last half or whatever will be lots of eating and socializing!
So come prepared to eat, learn, laugh, and enjoy the beautiful summer day!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2104214169621295/
The body is the temple of the soul. This work shop is an opportunity to cleanse the temple-, purify the heart, mind and spirit. Using the beauty and technology of Kundalini Yoga, we’ll do a practice specifically designed to release the energy of 2018 so we can greet 2019 anew, in all ways. The practice will be vigorous but accessible to all levels, from beginner to advanced practitioner.
Sierra Hollister has been sharing Kundalini Yoga in Asheville, at the behest of her Maha Guru, Yogi Bhajan, since 1995. Sierra, named Ong Kar by her teacher, considers herself to be a Yoga Universalist, one who loves all the paths of Yoga. Blessed and inspired by many wonderful teachers and traditions, the truth is that her children and husband are her greatest teachers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/764429840555457/
New Years gratitude practice with Nancy Ballinger THIS SATURDAY 12/29 4-6pm.
Bring the family!
https://www.facebook.com/events/335587257047663/
Can’t make it to the Cotton Bowl?
We’ll have your LIVE coverage and game day drink specials for all our College football fans!
$12.50 Buckets of Beer
$8 Clemson Pride Pouches (Adult Capri Suns)
Get here early to grab a seat!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1046650065543733/