11.2.23 The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement PULP
What: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge
When: Thursday November 2, 2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p
Where: The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $15 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! Free snacks while availability lasts!
With Guest Host Hilliary Begley!!!
Hilliary Begley- Hilliary will make you cry with laughter with her larger that life personality!! Voted Asheville’s Favorite comic in the Mountain Xpress. Film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” In Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
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Featuring Justin Blackburn
Justin Blackburn is the Positive Progressive Comedian. Justin places hilarious, enlightening spins on the issues we face, making you laugh and feel inspired at the same time. Justin’s bits range from confronting social justice issues to healing his relationship with his conservative parents.
We afeature the area’s best comics, plus a comedy open mic. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free snacks at comics table].
For more info and other standup comedy shows go to sliceoflifecomedy.com or contact Michele at [email protected]

Join us in celebrating outstanding women in business!  This fall, we will gather in the lovely, historic Grove Park Inn to make valuable connections and learn from other women who have made significant strides in their careers while offering valuable support to others in the workplace and greater community.

The year 2023 is also the Chamber’s 125th Anniversary year, and our WomanUP Celebration will feature historical as well as forward-thinking elements to inspire, support and engage women in our region.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!

Outstanding Women in Business Awards:

• Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader, presented by TD Bank
• Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented by MAHEC
• Women Entrepreneurs, Best in Business Award, presented by Webb Investments Services, Inc.
• Rising Star Young Woman Professional Award, presented by Western Carolina University
• Impact Award, presented by Kudzu Brands
• STEM Award, presented by Pratt & Whitney
• Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by First Bank

Nominations will be accepted beginning in early July. Submit a nomination here: WomanUP Award Nominations

Deadline to submit nominations is August 10.

WomanUP is an initiative from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce focused on women in business who wish to build a strong network of women intent on inspiring one another to achieve individual potential; supporting each other in business endeavors; and creating a legacy through mentorship.

Chamber Event Refund Policy:  The Chamber requires payment in advance for admission to all Chamber events. Chamber event fees (regardless of attendance) are refundable only if a cancellation notice is received at least two weeks prior to the event. Event Refund & Photo Policy

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Kids’ Comedy Tour: Wildly funny, this educational and entertaining tour features the perfect blend of Asheville’s history and kid-centric comedy. Geared specifically toward the 5–12 year old crowd, you’ll explore the town with our famously outlandish tour guides leading the way.

• Perfect for birthday parties
• Makes for memorable school field trips
• Tickets are $27 per person
• Beverages available for purchase at the LaZoom Room
• Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

Modelface Comedy presents Eyes Up Here Comedy at Ginger’s Revenge!

Eyes Up Here Comedy is a night featuring all femme comedians and this month we have a special show featuring comedians from Asheville and around the South East. Hosted by local favorite Erin Terry.

ages 18+

doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

Celebrate the women in your life with women-centric networking. Athena of Henderson County presents this unique and informal networking opportunity designed to inspire and connect women. No entrance fee – just bring your business cards and enjoy expanding your network!

Join us this month at The Main Event, the new downtown venue, owned and operated by Brittany Bettini.

2023 Empower Hours are Presented by Beverly-Hanks & Associates – Ali Thomas.

Networking begins at 7:45 AM
Program begins at 8:00 AM

This monthly event is co-sponsored with Blue Ridge Community College\’s Small Business Center, the City of Hendersonville Main Street program, and the Hendersonville Merchants & Business Association features several speakers on timely community events and issues affecting our business community.

Coffee & Networking 8:30am

Program 9-11:30am

Program Overview:

• The French Broad River Partnership is a collaboration of business, nonprofit, and government stakeholders all interested in the water quality and economic impact of the watershed in our region.
• Our 5th Annual Meeting will be held the morning of Wednesday, November 8th at the A-B Tech main campus with an expected attendance of 100 to 150 people.
• The 2.5 hour program features three moderated panel discussions on The French Broad River Watershed :: The Intersection of the Environment + Economy.
• Our panels include: State + Local Elected Officials and Government, Industry Stakeholders, and Business + Tourism leaders.
• The moderated panel discussions are designed to be energetic, informative, collaborative, and representative of multiple perspectives followed by a brief audience Q&A.

Please join us November 8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Ferguson Auditorium on A-B Tech’s main campus for a series of panel discussions as part of the French Broad River Partnership’s Annual Meeting. This event is free and open to the public and we greatly encourage you to attend.

Thank you in advance and for your ongoing support.

With gratitude,

Lisa Raleigh, RiverLink Exec. Director

Panel 1 :: State + Local Elected Officials and Government

• NC Senator Julie Mayfield
• Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer
• Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers
• Henderson County Manager John Mitchell
• Moderator: Gray Jernigan, Deputy Director & General Counsel, MountainTrue

Panel 2 :: Major Industry Stakeholders

• FBR MPO – Tristan Winkler, Director at Land-of-Sky Regional Council
• Pratt + Whitney — Michelle Ragland, Environment, Health, and Safety Manager
• Duke Energy — Maverick Raber, Manager Environmental Science
• Asheville Brewer — Brock Ashburn, VP Highland Brewing
• Agricultural – Dr. Jennifer Harrison, BC Agriculture and Land Resources Director
• Moderator: Preston Jacobsen, ED Haywood Waterways Association

Panel 3 :: Business + Tourism

• Buncombe County Explore Asheville – Vic Isley, CEO + President
• Asheville Chamber of Commerce – Clark Duncan, Senior VP of Econ. Development
• Black Wall Street AVL – J Hackett, Founder
• Transylvania Tourism Development Authority – Clark Lovelace, ED
• Blue Heron Whitewater – Fritz Johnson, Co-Owner
• Biltmore Company — Chase Pickering, VP Guest Experiences + Operations
• Moderator: Lisa Raleigh, ED RiverLink

Learn Asheville’s history, discover hidden gems, and laugh at LaZoom’s quirky sense of adventure.

• Guided comedy tour bus of historical Asheville
• 90-Minutes – tours run daily
• 15-minute break at Green Man Brewing
• $39 per person (ages 13+ only)

The YPHC’s Monthly Social offers a chance for those professionals under 40 to meet through a laid-back networking opportunity. Months will rotate with guest speakers and professional development opportunities as well. Join us each month at Dry Falls Brewing Co.

THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there.

He can be seen and heard weekly on his widely popular podcasts that garner millions of listens/views a month THIS PAST WEEKEND, and KING AND THE STING.

Theo’s new comedy special REGULAR PEOPLE was filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and is now streaming on Netflix.

In the Spring of 2020 Theo completed his two-year DARK ARTS TOUR, which took him across America, Australia, and Europe, and another country. He’s currently on the road with his RETURN OF THE RAT TOUR.

If you want to know how Theo is doing, he is probably doing the best he can, which varies.

Asheville’s longest running comedy open mic happening every Wednesday night. The show starts at 8:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform can sign up starting at 7pm, and will get four minutes on stage. Local and not-so-local, professional and not-so-professional comics perform or just anyone wanting to get up in front of people and try to make them laugh. Always fun. Always free.