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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Made from our unique rub and Apple Wood smoking process, we cook it “low and slow”. Our pulled pork, bbq ribs, bbq, brisket and wings are the best around. We offer some of the local made sauces to suit everyone’s taste buds. From Full Kick to Sissy Sauce we have it all. We have eight varieties of wings and our daily specials and wraps are crowd favorites.
www.mtnviewbbq.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/330368394395401/
Ladies!! Join us for our Fifth SHE-Jitsu class! If you have had the opportunity to make it to the past classes then you know how much fun we’ve been having. Make sure to join us and bring your friends… spread the word!!
Summer Allison will be guest coaching this month! We are very excited to have her joining us. Here’s a little blurb about why she does BJJ …
“I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for a little over 3 years. It has taught me how to be strong, courageous but also how to stay humble. My coaches Jason Bebber and Derek TC Richardson have helped paved the way for an amazing journey. I love competing and have plans to start back strong very soon after a long break! Fenix Jiu Jitsu and Leadership MMA are my homes and the bond I have with my team is unlike any other! Jiu Jitsu is truly for everyone and that’s why it is so special!”
If this is your first time joining us here’s a little info on what SHE-Jitsu is all about and what the class may look like:
Hey ladies that have ever wanted to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or wondered what is jiu jitsu, but might be too timid to try it or ask about it. Sometimes jiu jitsu can be unapproachable/intimidating for women because it is a male dominated sport and the thought of rolling around with a bunch of dudes you don’t even know is a little daunting for some of us, others of us worry about getting hurt and don’t want to expose our vulnerability to the opposite sex in that way, some of just don’t really know what it is, but see it and are intrigued. Well, if any of these sound like you then this ALL women’s class is for you.
This event is FREE to ANY woman. Tell your friends… bring your friends. Come give it a try.
The event will be an hour and half. The first 20 to 30 minutes will be a solid warm up followed by and 45 minutes of instruction. Summer will be leading us instruction this class. She will begin with the very basics and breakdown each move, not only in movement, but also the “why”. We will then finish off the class with applying the technique with each other.
How to be the most prepared for class…
1. Wear a shirt with sleeves.
2. Long pants are best but shorts work too.
3. Remove all dangling jewelry (earrings that aren’t studs and necklaces), watches, and bracelets. Also, glasses and hats or any bulky head wear.
Looking forward to seeing you in the fifth class in the SHE-jitsu series!
https://www.facebook.com/events/251049665622374/
The Mills River and surrounding communities are all invited to the 4th Annual Party in the Park! This year’s event will feature free school supplies, free food, music, inflatables, games, local community organizations, and MORE!
The event is open to the public.
Sponsored by Mills River United Methodist Church.
For more information, contact Mills River UMC at 828-891-7788.
https://www.facebook.com/events/236497863779734/
The Mutt returns to Hendo – outdoor show if the weather is nice!!
Originally formed in 2010, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, NC, Circus Mutt draws from a spectrum of musical influences including rock-n-roll, jazz and bluegrass. The band cut their teeth on the road, touring literally non-stop from 2011-2016. Breweries, festivals, bars and thousands of miles of highway have been the proving ground for this group of blue-collar musicians. Circus Mutt has woven a unique blend of American sounds on their new studio album, “Old Dogs & New Tricks.” Live Mutt performances vary from solo/duo shows, to full-blown, 6 piece band extravaganzas. They are known for their gentlemanly manners and the good natured tail-waggin’ that comes naturally to every friendly mutt you know. Wherever they are, it is sure to be a circus and you are surely welcome.
www.circusmutt.com
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We have a second meeting this month!
Guest speaker is Kat Houghton from Community Roots, who will talk to us about community rights, energy democracy, and pushing Asheville towards 100% renewables!
The rest of the meeting will be devoted to de-briefing the Back-to-School Fest tabling and planning a fun event to celebrate our 2-year anniversary as a chapter!
Service dogs and children welcome! There is usually a food truck outside, and there are non-alcoholic options for beverages. See you there!
https://www.facebook.com/events/275533016595279/
Root into the grounding energy of autumn — and into the profound relaxation of yoga enhanced by the magic of vibrational sound.
This special evening blends soothing movement sequences and deeply restful restorative poses with the sounds of crystal bowls and the sacred resonance of the gong, long recognized as an instrument of healing.
Paige Gilchrist’s warm and welcoming style will invite you to release stress and tension and cultivate peace and joy you can take with you back into the world. Her popular restorative and slow flow classes weave together physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices aimed at helping students feel more grounded, relaxed, rejuvenated, and at ease.
Joy Yackley is an educator, certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, and lover of the gong, mountains, and sea. She facilitates Kundalini Yoga classes, gong meditations, and sound immersions in Florida and North Carolina. Joy’s gentle nature and reverence for the yogic lineages helps guide others into their deep heart space.
https://www.facebook.com/events/230724734385268/
“This is a band that must be heard to be believed!” —John Platt WFUV
NYC based Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches perhaps the only band fusing world music, global folk, New Orleans, 1920s with originals! Performances at WoodSongs, Kansas City Folk Festival, Blue Plate Special; appears in Mona Lisa Smile, Away We Go, PBS Masterpiece The Chaperone plus playing with such artists as Paul McCartney!
https://www.facebook.com/events/342060479659601/
Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches
(trio with special guest, Asheville’s own Brian Palmieri plus other possible special guest(s)!)
Isis Music Hall
the lounge stage
Purchase: $12
https://public.ticketbiscuit.com/IsisAsheville/Ticketing/348083
743 Haywood Rd | Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 575-2737 for RESERVATIONS
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Excited to play for my first time at Whistle Hop Brewing Co.! Original acoustic jams from 6-8pm!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2161116747499531/
This year Eliada is premiering a new week of events we are calling Eliada Farms Week.
Featuring farm-to-table dinners, dishes, and drink options, you will get the opportunity to support Eliada’s new sustainable farming initiative by visiting your favorite local restaurants and cocktail bars.
Farm-to-Table Events
These are one-night-only events that feature Eliada Farms produce on their menus.
Saturday, August 18th
Eliada Farms Menu Takeover at Sovereign Remedies
Kick-off Eliada Farms Week by having a meal at Sovereign with friends and family!
This is not a ticketed event.
Monday, August 20th
Ticketed Cider Dinner at Twisted Laurel (West Asheville Location)
Drinks provided by Noble Cider
Tickets $50
Tuesday, August 21st
Ticketed Wine Dinner at Strada
Drinks provided by Treasury Wine Estates & Black Stallion Winery
Tickets $100
Thursday, August 23rd
Ticketed Beer Dinner at the Corner Kitchen
Drinks provided by Lagunitas
Tickets $100
Friday, August 24th 3-9pm
Ice Cream Flight-Night at the Hop Creamery
Sponsored by the Hop
This is not a ticketed event.
Sunday, August 26th
Ticketed Beer Dinner at Native Kitchen
Drinks provided by Highland Brewing
Tickets $75
Special Drink & Menu Items
Offered Monday – Thursday, August 20th-23rd
Eliada Farms will be providing herbs, produce, and organic pork grown and raised at Eliada. Each establishment is featuring a special cocktail and/or menu item for you to enjoy!
All cocktails are sponsored by our partners at Social House, Bacardi, and Campari. Mixers provided by Barritt’s Ginger Beer and Angostura Bitters.
Participating restaurants and cocktail bars:
Ambrozia (Closed Mondays)
AUX
Bonfire BBQ
Buxton Hall Barbecue
Post 70
Post 25
The Montford
Twisted Laurel (West Asheville)
Vivian (Closed Mondays)
The Waterbird
The Wine and Oyster Bar
Support Eliada’s mission of Helping Children Succeed by having a night out on the town August 18th-26th!
A special thank you to all our sponsors who have made this event possible: MB Haynes Corporation, PARSEC Financial, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Empire Distributors, Treasury Wine Estates, Black Stallion Winery, Noble Cider, Highland Brewing Company, Lagunitas, Social House, Bacardi, Campari, Barritt’s Ginger Beer, and Angostura Bitters. A special thank you to all the participating restaurants and cocktail bars who are supporting sustainable agriculture and ensuring a bright future for Eliada’s children.
https://www.facebook.com/events/238481573439830/
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
Folk Duo Lobo Marino from Richmond, Virginia is playing at Roots and Fruits to celebrate the Full Moon of August!
7-9pm
$10 Suggested Donation
(No one will be turned away for lack of funds)
All Ages
Cafe/ Food truck will be open during the performance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2178522015548813/
NC Songsmiths is a collective of premiere songwriters from North Carolina anchored by Bob Funck and Brian Hill of Durham, NC. This collective of 30+ handpicked songwriters from across the state of North Carolina spans assorted genres. The NC Songsmiths also put on showcases featuring multiple North Carolinian songwriters performing solo at house concerts, breweries, and music venues – creating a listening room environment. The intimate concerts highlight the rich songwriting talent of the state. After each artist performs a solo set, the Songsmiths join together for an unrehearsed finale. Audiences remain engaged while the artists add glistening guitar licks and spontaneous vocal harmonies over each other’s tunes. These high-level displays of homegrown music draw from a pool of top North Carolina Songsmiths ranging from seasoned veterans to rising young stars and often feature popular band leaders who may rarely get the chance to express their songwriting and lyrical prowess in a solo performance. The NC Songsmiths shows are intended for the serious listener, giving way for the Songsmiths to reach into their extensive song vaults, bringing to life some of the very best original music from the Old North State.
Asheville artist, Riyen Roots will be performing the following shows
Dates
8/26 Friday Friends – Morganton, NC 1:00pm
8/26 Upcountry Brewing Asheville, NC 7:00pm
8/27 The Local Boone, NC 7:00pm
8/28 Mad Co Brewing Marshall, NC 6:00pm
8/29 Native Kitchen and Social Pub Swannannoa, NC 6:00pm
8/30 Catawba Brewing Morganton, NC 8:00pm
8/31 Taste Full Beans Coffee Shop Hickory, NC 1:00pm
9/1 Lake James Cellars Winery Glen Alpine, NC 3:30pm
9/1 1841 Cafe Lenoir, NC 7:30pm
More info NC Songsmith’s Online Website http://www.ncsongsmiths.org FaceBook www.facebook.com/ncsongsmiths
More Riyen Roots show dates at www.riyenroots.com
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Yacht Rock REVIVAL featuring Yacht Rock Revue and special guests:
Peter Beckett of Player, Elliot Lurie of Looking Glass, & Albert Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult
Late Nite “Waterbed Rock & Roll” set by The Captain Midnight Band
https://www.facebook.com/events/260044331395473/
Vance Gilbert‘s stellar songwriting, soaring vocals and crazy humor have made him one of the pre-eminent acoustic performers of today. A versatile artist, his influences range from Motown and R&B to classic Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell. As the Boston Globe put it, “He is that rare performer for whom people lean forward in their seats as eagerly between songs as they do during them.”
“James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in, craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn’t need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery.” – Relix
https://www.facebook.com/events/828132564044283/
Time: 7:30PM
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
$18 Advance / $20 Day of Show
Vance Gilbert‘s stellar songwriting, soaring vocals and crazy humor have made him one of the pre-eminent acoustic performers of today. A versatile artist, his influences range from Motown and R&B to classic Van Morrison and Joni Mitchell. As the Boston Globe put it, “He is that rare performer for whom people lean forward in their seats as eagerly between songs as they do during them.”
“James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in, craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn’t need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery.” – Relix
https://www.facebook.com/events/197606471074357/
Left Lane Cruiser at The Grey Eagle
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AUX Bar presents the first Service Industry Driven Pop Up (SIP) featuring Chef Kristina Forsberg. This will be a pop up menu produced at late night and created by the diverse and talented cooks in our city. This insanely talented chef has been one of our late night cook at AUX Bar as well as a brigade chef for Chef Michelle Bailey at Smokey Park Supper Club. Come let Chef Kristina feed you a delicious small plates menu before she leaves the U.S. for Sweden! Portions of proceeds proudly support (YO) Youth Outright WNC.
‘Beauticorn’, a theme and menu created by Chef Kristina based on all things that sparkle and shine. This menu is offered one night only (8/26) and is available from 10pm-2am. No reservations required.
Pickle Rainbow $4
Turmeric and Beet Pasta| Shiso, Tomato, Basil, Squash, Butter $12
Build Your Own Rainbow| Bibb, Rice, Pickles, Red Braised Pork, Lime $16
Sparkle in Your Mouth| Pop Rock Vinaigrette, Green Mango, Beets, Frisée, Hot Peanuts, Cukes $8
Unicorn Tacos| Red Braised Pork, Kimchi, Cilantro, Crema, Corn Tortillas $7
Unicorn Cannolis Horn| Berry Cheese Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles $10
https://www.facebook.com/events/274028213203143/
For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st . The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott Stetson, ReStore General Manager. Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will be announced in mid-September.
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.
ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project), in partnership with Duke University World Food Policy Center, University of North Carolina Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and MAHEC, will present the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference August 26-29, 2018, at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Daphne Miller, M.D., author of Farmacology, will give a keynote address on the intersection of farming, food, and health.
Additional speakers include William H. Dietz, M.D., Chair of the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University; Kelly D. Brownell, Director of the Duke World Food Policy Center; and Patrick Conway, M.D., President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Alice Ammerman, Director of the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, and Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti, M.D., Medical Director of Duke Children’s Healthy Lifestyles Program, serve as course directors.
Registration for the conference is now open at healthyeatinginpractice.org. Attendance for the four-day conference is $1,150 if registering by June 1, and $1,450 after. Continuing education credits, including 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, are accredited through a joint providership of the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and ASAP. Healthy Eating in Practice is made possible by generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.
This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
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.
Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle. At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings. Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz
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.
If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org
We’ll be giving 1,000 balls away to celebrate a milestone of helping 10,000 kids. If your going on a mission trip or know someone who is we want to give you some balls.
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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!