Calendar of Events

Stephane Wrembel: The Django Experiment Tour 2019 at The Grey Eagle

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It’s our favorite night of the month, so get to THE BLOCK off biltmore for the Community Jazz Jam led by Dave Wilken! There will be swingin’ music, and great classes for beginners! Stay late for our post-band blues DJ! Plus the venue is not only gorgeous, but they have a fabulous bar!

~~~NEW Schedule (short version- see below for details)~~~
PLEASE NOTE that we are offering Beginning classes only, starting at 8pm, this summer!
8pm (Beginning): Beginning 8-Count w/Karolina & Jessica
8:30pm (All Welcome): Open Practice, teachers available
9-11pm: Swing Dance w/Community Jazz Jam
11pm – close: Blues Dance w/ DJ
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PRICING: Dance/Band is $5 (includes blues) and classes are $10/$8 for Swing Asheville members. 8:30pm Practice is $5 and includes the 9pm dance. Blues Dance is $2 suggested donation for those who didn’t pay for Band admission.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in free dances or half priced lessons? Want to help promote the swing scene? Consider volunteering for Swing Asheville! To see what sort of opportunities are available and to sign up, please head over to http://signup.com/go/LMqYCSz

MUSIC
It’s our favorite night of the month: the Community Swing Jam led this month by Dave Wilken! If you are a musician (everyone welcome, from beginners to professionals), join the house band on stage to play some of the most swingin’ dance tunes from history. You can download charts at http://annieerbsen.com/music/jam/. Note that this is an acoustic jam, but we do have mics available for vocalists and quiet instruments.

BLUES
Band finished and you’re not done dancing? You’re in luck… stick around for our blues after party! Continue dancing to DJ’d music until the bar kicks us out. $2 suggested donation for those coming just in time for the blues.

FOOD: Feeling peckish? The bar has a small selection of vegan goodies to help keep your stamina up! Ask a bartender for more details. Buncombe Botanicals and Sowing Ceeds will also be out their with their rotating selection of freshly made, allergy friendly, plant medicine infused goodies including banana based “Nicecream”, baked goods, and savory bites!

CLASSES
7pm: No Intermediate Classes this summer — join us at 8:30 for practice open to all levels!

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8 pm: Beginning 8-Count w/ Karolina & Jessica

Get ready for the Roarin’ 20s! During this 30 minute lesson you will learn the basics of the 8-count lindy hop, the high energy dance that originated in Harlem in 1920s. You’ll be able to get out on the dance floor and have fun dancing already after the first lesson! This is a drop-in class, so every week throughout June we will be covering the same set of basic steps, throwing each week a new variation on top. No partner is required to join. After the lesson we have an Open Practice at 8:30 with a DJ when our teachers will be available for dances and questions.

“Core” lessons stress the fundamentals of swing dancing for beginning dancers. Lessons rotate monthly to focus on a different kind of swing dance (6 Count Lindy, 8 Count Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, etc.). Because good fundamentals are hard to develop in one month, we recommend repeating Core lessons (on the same topic) to help develop the solid foundation you’ll need in continuing classes. Core lessons are also great for intermediate and advanced dancers who want to “get back to basics” or learn a different dancing role (lead vs. follow).
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Do you want to buy a gift certificate for our classes as a gift, or to pre-pay for a block of classes for yourself? You can purchase gift certificates at the door at our weekly dance! They are $40 for a block of 4, and a great way to dive into the fun world of dance.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
June 11: Gravyhouse Storytellers
June 18: One Leg Up
June 25: House Hoppers
July 2: Community Jazz Jam
July 9: Gravyhouse Storytellers
July 16: The Bacchaneers

https://www.facebook.com/events/775644936164065/

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents
Slushii
plus Nitti Gritti
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$20 – $23
ALL AGES

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/monster-energy-outbreak-tour-presents-slushii/

www.slushii.com

Nitti Gritti

https://www.facebook.com/events/342857629770367/

10pm
21+
Donation$
One Stop

Join us downstairs during Funk Jam for an all-star local cast of rotating DJ’s spinnin’ vinyl and scratchin’ like there’s no tomorrow!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2261496624135396/?event_time_id=2261496707468721

Every Wednesday in 2019, Chestnut and The Corner Kitchen will donate a portion of the proceeds from all wines sales to a local non-profit. The selected May/June recipient is RiverLink. RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, learn, work and play. https://riverlink.org/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, ACS Foundation, and Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1221274678053413/

All Co+op Owners save 5% on their purchases!
*Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount, including Go Local, Ownership Shares, Gift Card Purchases. Doesn’t include beer, Co+op Deals, Co+op Basics or clearance items.

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From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Join the High Country Audubon Society for a bird walk at Valle Crucis Community Park every Wednesday. Enjoy an opportunity to see our beautiful birds in the area in a walk led by one of your community members. These walks will start on April 3rd and end on October 30th, 2019. Please note that the 4th Wednesday walk of every month will not be guided by any specific person; this walk will be a group-led walk.

https://www.facebook.com/events/650396048754175/?event_time_id=650396075420839

Every Wednesday in 2019, The Corner Kitchen and Chestnut will donate a portion of the proceeds from all wines sales to a local non-profit. The selected May/June recipient is RiverLink. RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, learn, work and play. https://riverlink.org/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, ACS Foundation and Literacy Council of Buncombe County.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2237930079588113/

We have paired up with SweetWater Brewery for an epic summer trip! On Wednesdays in June & July, shuttle from SweetWater Brewery’s Taproom & Kitchen to NOC Chattahoochee for a Lower Tube Trip. When you’re done, we will take you back to SweetWater just in time to enjoy a refreshing beverage (included in the cost of your trip).

For every person booked, SweetWater will donate $4.20 to the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s summer “Save the Hooch” campaign!

https://www.facebook.com/events/855292388184351/?event_time_id=855292418184348

We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
Cost: Included with Park admission.

https://www.facebook.com/events/539272899873223/?event_time_id=539272909873222

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Carolinas Symposium on Young Adult Treatment!

https://www.facebook.com/events/248228105886389/

This new class in our Fitness Center will incorporate Qigong, strengthening, mediation and yoga. This class is geared to all ages and gender, especially male golfers.

Qigong is a practice that typically involves moving meditation, slow flowing movement and deep rhythmic breathing that provides a calm meditative state of mind.

Classes are $10.00/person.

This class will be lead by instructor Dr. John Akers. Dr. Akers is a recently retired Wofford language professor and classical guitarist who has taught wellness classes at Wofford, the Spartanburg YMCA, and Zen Garden. Dr. Akers played and coached collegiate soccer, has practiced meditation over 40 years, and teaches a daily routine of yoga and core strengthening enhanced by Qigong energy play. Dr. Akers is also an avid golfer committed to carrying his own clubs, without a cart.

https://www.facebook.com/events/407581593350375/?event_time_id=407581653350369

Head out to Oskar Blues every Wednesday to hang out with the families + locals of Brevard. We’ll feature artists, businesses, nonprofits, and other rad people that make this community so great. Each week will feature different events, live music, or activities, so check back here for what’s happening. Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular meal from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagon.

https://www.facebook.com/events/560723244441751/?event_time_id=560723281108414

Select a wine on draft and fill a plēb urban winery 500mL or 1L growler for a reduced price (see menu for availability and pricing). Growler purchase is separate. Carry out only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/859748727719594/?event_time_id=859748804386253

DEVASTATION ON THE NATION TOUR 2019
“Shadows Over North America – part II”

DARK FUNERAL
BELPHEGOR
Incantation
Hate
Vale of Pnath
Nightmarer

TICKETS: http://bit.ly/DOTNTickets2019

VIP TICKET EXPERIENCE WITH DARK FUNERAL!
– Experience the VIP package that includes Exclusive Tour VIP T-Shirt, Limited Edition Enamel Pin, Tour Laminate & Lanyard, Signed Set List and Band Meet & Greet/Photo Op. Only 15 spots are available per show, once it sells out we will not be adding more. These will be small and personal meet & greets, plus you will be able access the exclusive 2019 tour merch before the show starts!
Buy here: http://kr-m.co/darkfuneralvip

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https://www.instagram.com/devastationonthenation
https://twitter.com/devastationdotn

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SAVE THE DATE!
Your Co-op’s Annual Meeting.
Come hear the State of the Co-op, meet your Board of Directors & Candidates.
Sample foods from some of our favorite local vendors.
Light appetizers & beverages will be served as well.

Join us after the meeting at the LaZoom Room for our first Annual Meeting After Party!

All Co+op Owners are invited to attend.
Must be current with Ownership by May 6 in order to vote in this year’s election.

https://www.facebook.com/events/418044105601588/

Both regular attendees and newcomers are welcome, and the venue is kid-friendly.

As always, this event is all about helping those with an interest in real estate and investment build relationships within the industry and make meaningful connections. We encourage all attendees to bring at least one friend and one question to the event .

The event will run from 5:30 to 6:30pm, but the earlier you get there the better – we’ll cover the first beer for our first ten arrivals! Our goal is for everyone to walk away with a new connection/relationship that is going to help you take the next step forward in your real estate journey.

Shoot us a message and let us know what that step might be so we can do our best to make that introduction on Wednesday. Or maybe it is a question that you have, let us know so we can try to either answer it ourselves or introduce you to the person who has the answer.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2303025586612115/?event_time_id=2303025596612114

Our weekly dose of James Hammel’s awesome selection of cover songs and original tunes! Always a good show, and you’re bound to see someone you know at the bar!

https://www.facebook.com/events/325013448112541/?event_time_id=325013514779201

Strong & the Strong 30-90 Day Challenge
Ages 13 and up
A high intensity class designed to provide a full workout in a short time. Come once or take the whole series & join the 90 day fitness challenge. Bring a yoga mat or towel & water. No preregistration required. FREE

May 1-July 17
(No class 7/3)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Recreation Park Pavilion

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523312957803744/?event_time_id=1523315464470160

Strong & the Strong 30-90 Day Challenge
Ages 13 and up
A high intensity class designed to provide a full workout in a short time. Come once or take the whole series & join the 90 day fitness challenge. Bring a yoga mat or towel & water. No preregistration required. FREE

May 1-July 17
(No class 7/3)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Recreation Park Pavilion

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523312957803744/

The French Broad Valley Music Association: FBVMA jam session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs. Carol Rifkin and John Mitchell cohost weekly, bring an instrument to play or just enjoy the music, its free, kid friendly, donations encouraged. Key Players are intermediate to advanced but beginners are most welcome and encouraged to attend to listen, learn/quietly play along. More experienced players sit in the inner circle and take turns choosing fiddle tunes or songs. Guests, families and kids are invited to listen and often sing along. This style of community play has been used to entertain and pass down music to kids for generations.

The French Broad Valley Music Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization formed to celebrate local musical heritage. “Our community. Our music. Our sense of place.”

https://www.facebook.com/events/231970501048591/?event_time_id=231970574381917

HempYEAH! is a monthly WNC hemp advocate meet up at The Block Off Biltmore in downtown Asheville. This is the perfect, informative get-together for businesses, politicians, entrepreneurs, community members, etc. that are passionate about this amazing and versatile plant.

Each meetup will include freebies from the top dispensaries in the area, panels with esteemed members of the hemp community, spotlights on individuals and businesses that are helping their clients and/or patients with hemp, and updates about what direction hemp can head in NC as well as across the board! We will also touch on ways that we can educate ourselves, law enforcement, and employers about the legality it currently has and what that means for the future.

This year’s fourth HempYEAH! is on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6-8pm, and will be celebrating Earth Day by spotlighting some of the many sustainable uses of hemp.
Tim of Legalize Pot Belly Pigs Co LLC will be out there to speak about his dedicated work with hemp textiles, Jason of Plant restaurant will be there to demonstrate his methods for infusing hemp into his recipes, and we will also have Blake Butler, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association, there to give a legislative update. In addition, I will be offering my hemp & plant medicine infused, allergy friendly goodies from The Chill Peel and there will be a raffle along with a brief Q&A at the end! So come on out for music, community connection, & hemp refreshments.

Hemp, Hemp, Hooray!

https://www.facebook.com/events/335517943954263/?event_time_id=335517963954261

Toybox’s COMMUNITY MONTHLY EVENT!
Monthly Monster Maker!
The first WEDS of each month we will be meeting at Sly Grog for Exquisite Corpse!
Each round of the game will be $5 for participants (free for kids) and will include art supplies and one set of Head, Body, and Legs!
You keep your results, but all pieces will be documented.
All Ages and Talents welcome!
Future Monthly Monster Maker events will feature guest artists from the Asheville area.

https://www.facebook.com/events/995688670624955/?event_time_id=995688677291621

Toybox’s COMMUNITY MONTHLY EVENT!
Monthly Monster Maker!
The first WEDS of each month we will be meeting at Sly Grog for Exquisite Corpse!
Each round of the game will be $5 for participants (free for kids) and will include art supplies and one set of Head, Body, and Legs!
You keep your results, but all pieces will be documented.
All Ages and Talents welcome!
Future Monthly Monster Maker events will feature guest artists from the Asheville area.

https://www.facebook.com/events/995688670624955/

An early 6:00 start to the evening at AGB with host Tom Kirschbaum, includes Drink & Snack Specials. Many of Tom’s musician friends join him for the evening, performing a wide variety of local music.

Tom Kirschbaum has been with us, helping grow the Asheville Guitar Bar, since we were doing Thursday Jams at our Paintbox Studio. He is a truly gifted musician, and well loved for his generosity, his friendship, and his ”Almost Famous Chili and Slaw”!

Food and drink specials begin at 6:00pm. At 6:30, Tom sets the stage, sharing his love of singing and playing his signature 12 string. He hosts many of his local musicians friends who share their own music for an Asheville Music Show not to be missed.

Please be prepared to donate generously to the bands, doing your part to help support local musicians and keeping local music alive. General seating. No admission charge.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1897048563753861/?event_time_id=1897048617087189

Ready to sprint for a sip? Run clubs are a great way to log some miles and quench your thirst post-run. Grab your sneakers and check out the Mica Town Run to the Taps the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Whether you’re new to Marion and looking for a unique way to get involved and meet new people, or you’re a beer or fitness junkie looking for an adventure, Mica Town Run to the Taps is for you!

All fitness levels are welcome! You do not need to be experienced to attend, walking a route is encouraged! This is a free event to participate in. We would love for you to come in and quench your thirst with us after your run!

Starting/Finishing Location: Mica Town Brewery

When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month

Time: 6:00 PM

Cost: Free to participate in the Run/Walk

https://www.facebook.com/events/1045519132294514/?event_time_id=1045519145627846

 Isis Music Hall kicks off the summer season with free outdoor concerts in West Asheville every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Concerts on the Isis Music Hall lawn bring the community center stage for evenings filled with free music and fun festivities throughout the summer from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

 “It’s just going to be a great vibe for the community and welcoming for our visitors,”” said Lillianna Woody, Isis Music Hall owner. “It’s the perfect way to unwind from the day full of responsibilities and just have fun.”

From bluegrass to blues, jazz and a few surprises in between, the summer series brings an array of local acts to the stage to satisfy nearly any song-filled soul.

“It’s really refreshing for me as a musician to be able to play in a family-friendly environment,” said breakout artist Whitney Moore, of Queen Bee & The Honeylovers. “I love the laid back community vibe of it and that people can stroll down Haywood and just happen by some great live music. It’s also early in the evening  which gives families a great opportunity to see live music.”

Cold brews, food, wine and cocktails are available for purchase. Come, kick off your heels and relax on the patio or spread out a blanket and hang out on the lawn to enjoy free music for the evening.

No reservations needed, just stop by and enjoy! Weather permitting, of course. Alcohol is permitted on the lawn, but must be purchased from Isis Music Hall.

Check their website at isiaasheville.com for a full schedule.

For the third year, Fleet Feet and Brooks will come together on June 5 to host The Big Run. The annual nationwide 5K brings thousands of runners together on Global Running Day to do what we love most—run.

Why The Big Run?

Because we want to bring running to more communities; we want more people to set goals and meet them; we want more people to experience that feeling of accomplishment as they cross the finish line.

Because running changes everything.

Oh, and did we mention there will be prizes?

All results from certified, timed 5K races will funnel into a national leaderboard to determine the overall male and female winners as well as the fastest runners in each age group. Those winners will receive cash prizes.

But it’s not just about winning—we will also recognize other runners with unique awards, including:

Common Ground: Finish with the most common finish time for The Big Run, and we’ll enter you into a drawing for something BIG!
Middle of the Pack: We’ll recognize the male and female who finish in the exact middle of all The Big Run results.
Social Butterflies: We’ll thank the two people with the most-engaged social media posts from The Big Run with some pretty sweet prizes. Include #thebigrun, @brooksrunning and @fleetfeetsports in the post to be eligible.
Search #thebigrun on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to see how our epic coast-to-coast running community celebrated at The Big Run last year.

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