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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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.
Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Each Tuesday and Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m., April through October, trained volunteer guides lead small groups of participants along woodland trails and through a variety of forest types. Depending on the season, topics of discussion include wildflowers, plant and tree identification, natural history, and the cultural and land use history of The North Carolina Arboretum. Guides may include areas such as the Natural Garden Trail and Bent Creek.
Programs are held rain or shine and participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Individuals should also wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walks last 1.5- 2.5 hours, depending upon the interest of the group, and are approximately one to two miles in length. Due to length and content, this program is not recommended for children under 8 years of age.
Walks begin in the Baker Exhibit Center Lobby and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of five or more are required to pre-register by calling 828-665-2492. Walks are FREE, however, donations to The North Carolina Arboretum Society are appreciated. Regular parking fees apply. Arboretum Society Members always park free.
Due to size limitations of the tours, groups of 10 or more are required to book a private guided trail tour.
Beginner Wheel Throwing with Cayce Kolstad
Tuesdays 3-5:30pm
August 28- October 2
With an emphasis on ceramic tableware, this class is a perfect introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. We will explore the fundamental forms of functional pottery and work towards altering them to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. We will also cover the basics of glazing in order to create food safe pots you can use at home.
Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $235 + $35 Lab Fee
Fall is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate the beginning of our favorite time of year we are kicking off our countdown to fall mimosa series this Tuesday! Each week leading up to the first day of Fall we’ll feature a different Mimosa dedicated to all those delicious Fall flavors we love! This week our feature is an Apple Cider Mimosa- with local Apple cider, Simonet Blanc de Blanc and a cinnamon-sugar rim.
Plus, each week we offer wine specials, food specials and a complimentary champagne bar with fresh juices, fruits and Bitters for you to add to your sparkling wine (sparkling wines purchased separately).
Sept 4th- Apple Cider Mimosas
Sept 11th- Vanilla Bean Pear Mimosa
Sept 18th- Pumpkin Pie Mimosa
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$1 from every Pale Ale sold during Market Hours in the Taproom will benefit Pisgah Area SORBA!
https://www.pisgahareasorba.org/
www.sierranevada.com/tailgate-market
The Sierra Nevada Tailgate Market hosts 30 local farmers, growers, and Appalachian artists and crafters with a wide array of offerings.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1451443888333236/
The Downtown Erwin Farmers Market is back for its 3rd year of fresh fruits and vegetables, food trucks, fantastic vendors, and plenty of fun! You don’t want to miss this each Tuesday of summer, starting July 3, from 5 to 8PM in the Courthouse Parking Lot. The market is scheduled to run from July 3 until the end of September.
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Don’t miss the Farm-to-Table Dinner on the Quad at UNC Asheville, our annual harvest feast! Gathered around the table in the heart of our beautiful campus, we honor and celebrate the land that sustains us, the gardens and businesses that feed us, and our collective efforts to insure that our wider community is engaged and nourished.
The 2018 Dinner will be guest hosted by Michael Twitty. Michael Twitty is a culinary historian, living history interpreter, and Judaics teacher from the Washington D.C. area. He is the creator of Afroculinaria, the first blog devoted to African American historic foodways and their legacy. Twitty’s 2017 book, The Cooking Gene, was recently honored with TWO James Beard Foundation awards for writing and for book of the year.
Our theme for the 2018 dinner will be ONE SOUTHERN FAMILY.”I dare to believe that all Southerners are a family. We are not merely Native, European, and African. We are Middle Eastern and South Asian and East Asian and Latin American, now. We are a dysfunctional family, but we are a family. We are unwitting inheritors of a story with many sins that bears the fruit of the possibility of ten times the redemption. One way is through reconnection with the culinary culture of the enslaved, our common ancestors, and restoring their names on the roots of the Southern tree and the table those roots support.” – Michael Twitty, The Cooking Gene
Tickets are on sale now. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-farm-to-table-dinner-on-the-quad-tickets-48162915577 to purchase yours today. Kids 12 and under eat free!
Michael Twitty will also be offering a free public lecture on September 6th. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/972221552936669/
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 250-4260
Event Location: BC Sports Park – 58 Apac Cir, Asheville, NC
Moderated panel featuring candidates for local offices, including DA, sheriff, and County Commission. The following candidates will join us: Todd Williams for District Attorney, Quentin Miller and Tracey Debuhl for Sheriff, Amanda Edwards and Donna Ensley for County Commissioner.
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Introduction To Modeling The Human Figure with Leonid Siveriver
Thursdays, 6-9pm
August 30- October 4
You’ve asked for it, and this session we are pleased to announce that a live model, figurative sculpture class will be returning to Odyssey ClayWorks! Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $75 Lab and live model fee
While on a routine assignment scouting the viability of dwindling natural resources outside the massive urban centers most American citizens call home, Patricia ‘Patch’ and her co-worker Rexx discover a relic from the past containing dangerous contraband–unedited books from before The Seclusion. These texts will spark an unquenchable thirst for the truth that sees Patch’s father arrested by the totalitarian Board.
Evading her own arrest, Patch and Rexx set out across a ruined future United States, seeking some way to escape the only home they’ve ever known. Along the way, they learn about how their country came to be this way and fall in love. But their newfound knowledge may lead to their own demise.
Jacqui Castle is a freelance journalist based out of Asheville, North Carolina, who brings over nine years of experience producing high-quality copy to the table. She has been published in a variety of publications, both regional and national, and is a regular contributor to the Mountain Xpress. Fueled by tea, politics, and a captivating story-line.
This book can be pre- ordered in our store, by phone, or online by visiting https://www.malaprops.com/book/9781947848511
We ask that you purchase the books you want to be signed at our events from Malaprop’s. When you do this you are not only supporting the work it takes to run an events program, you are also telling the publishers that they should keep sending authors here. Can’t make it to the store for the event? Call us or order the book on our website in advance, and we’ll get it signed for you. Make sure you write your preferences in the comments if you purchase online.
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com
Community Art Nights – First Tuesday of each month. Different project each month. For Children and Adults.
Plates and Mugs: Focusing On Surface and Form With Laurie Caffery Harris
Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm
August 28- October 2
These two popular forms offer endless possibilities of expression to the clay artist. In this intermediate level class, we will use the potter’s wheel to create our forms, then focus on creating a unique surface that reflects your individuality. Through demonstrations and practice on our own test tiles, we will cover surface design including mishima (slip inlay), painting, and sgraffito carving. There will also be a heavy emphasis on handle making, as we seek to create forms that are both beautiful, and easy to use.
Level: Intermediate and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
We are excited to announce that Tacos & Mas will be out serving up dinner Tuesday for Trivia! Dinner service will begin at 630 and go til 9. Alex from the Trivia Factory will be out again this week serving up the questions from 730-930!
https://www.facebook.com/events/288898981924591/
Baile at The Bywater is back with another Tuesday night of FREE workshops, vending, flow art, fire spinning, drum circles, and musical celebration open to the community! Fully equipped with an all-star cast of DJs on Tuesdays, we invite you to join us by the river for the Asheville Baile;)
◊ Vendors & Traders Welcome (no fee) ◊ Open Community Time
◊ host hangouts, seminars, yoga sessions, outreach events, meet ups, fundraisers, music performances, family gatherings & celebrations, etc
◊ Art / Flow space
◊ paint, draw, craft, poi, hoop, fire, etc
9pm – 2am
PRODUCER/DJ SHOWCASE
This week’s featured musical guests:
Bliss Codes
RHiNO
Max Vega
All are welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/events/728870540787684/
Select Evenings, May 17–October 7, 2018
Biltmore House & Gardens opens to the public on Thursday–Sunday evenings for a special reservations-only viewing of Chihuly’s stunning large-scale glass sculptures. Chihuly Nights at Biltmore is an enchanting opportunity to witness the effects of dramatic nighttime lighting upon the luminous colors and graceful forms of these spectacular pieces. Sunset over the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, live music in the gardens, and a wine bar make the evening experience all the more enticing. Chihuly’s towering works of art illuminated against a night sky surrounded by the timeless beauty and magnificence of Biltmore House & Gardens: a truly moving, memorable experience
The Underhill Family Orchestra w/ Western Star + Young Valley at The Grey Eagle
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There is a filthy, nasty, foul joke told among comedians called The Aristocrats! Imagine if you will the most disgusting, raunchy, offensive acts you can…. where the freaks you have grown to love and expect will be joining in this theatrical reproduction of the filthiest joke ever told. That is our theme for this show.
We will deliver all the appalling and hard to swallow acts you have come to enjoy in the truly most sinful way.
Doors open at 8:00pm show starts at 9:00pm
Advance tickets 10$
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaping-maw-freakshow-the-aristocrats-tickets-48753815976?ref=wplist
12$ at the door
18+ ONLY (ID required, cause we gunna get real freaky!)
-Our Players-
Narrator-The Grand Maw
Featuring performances by
Ella Minnope
Mistress Rivers
Mistfit Toy and Crusti
Trashley & Seth
A&A
Fuck Face the Clown
and more….
A theatrical adaptation of the most horrific Joke ever told….
see you there….
https://www.facebook.com/events/2146605692246518/
From the writing team behind last year’s smash sensation The Dixie Swim Club. In this rollicking comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, and hilarity ensues. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger to catch a bride’s bouquet or have been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny play by Jones Hope Wooten is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved.
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
Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.
The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
About the Artists
Mary Stori
From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.
Judy Simmons
Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.
Kate Weston
From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials. Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.
The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
The official and authorized Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training for Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
Whether you desire to become a certified teacher or simply deepen your experience of Kundalini Yoga, this course will provide a life-long foundation for a successful yoga practice that has the potential to not only nourish you but others as well.
Offered in 4 modules at Asheville Yoga Center with an Aquarian Academy teaching team, this is a special opportunity to learn, grow, excel and expand!
Module 1: September 5-9, 2018
Module 2: October 29- November 2, 2018
Module 3: January 28- February 1, 2019
Module 4: March 18- 24, 2019
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Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
August 31- October 5
Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the class for you! Join Gabriel each Friday as he demystifies the techniques that will help you learn to love the glazing process, achieve more dynamic results, and get your work noticed. Topics will include under and overglaze decoration, glazing large and delicate work, spraying glazes, and multiple firings. We will also examine the basics of formulating, mixing, or altering a glaze.
Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
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.
Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com
Welcome Table Free Meal every Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm