Calendar of Events

Start from the beginning and learn the fundamentals of spins, climbs, and sexy dance moves on the static and spin pole! This concentrated eight week series is great for building strength and a quicker understanding of the mechanics, timing, and grace that is helpful for pole dancing.

We will focus on the static pole for the first 6 weeks and move to an introduction of the beauty of spin pole for the last two.

Pole dancing is fun, an amazing workout, and sensually expressive. Enjoy learning with the same group of students each week who are all brand new to pole.

Bring heels because they are fun to dance in and a lot less intimidating than they seem!

$128 for the series. Reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/624852267970616/?event_time_id=624852294637280

Chris Cohen w/ Emily Easterly
at The Mothlight
Tues. April 9th
Doors 8pm
Tickets: $10adv, https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1819629

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Chris Cohen’s songs initially sound easy. They’re each tiny jewels that unfurl at a leisurely pace, but dig a little deeper and you’ll reach a melancholy core. His previous two albums — 2012’s Overgrown Path, and 2016’s As If Apart — were built from lush, blurry tracks that embedded themselves in your subconscious, like they’d always been there.

Chris Cohen, his third solo album, was written and recorded in his Lincoln Heights studio and at Tropico Beauties in Glendale, California over the course of the last two years. Cohen would sing melodies into his phone, fleshing them out on piano, then constructing songs around the melodies, and later, adding lyrics and other instrumentation with the help of Katy Davidson (Dear Nora), Luke Csehak (Happy Jawbone Family Band), Zach Phillips, and saxophonist Kasey Knudsen, among others. It is his most straightforward album yet, but it is also the conclusion of an unofficial cycle that began with Overgrown Path.

“My parents got divorced while I was making this record,” he says. “They were married for 53 years and my father spent most of his life in the closet, hiding both his sexual identity and various drug addictions. For me it was like being relieved of a great burden, like my life could finally begin.” It is this sense of truth and freedom that is woven into the very fabric of the record even as it grapples with complicated emotions. Indeed, a core truth of the record is what at first seems like a simple idea: “I hoped that by writing about what was closest to me at the time, I might share something of myself and where I came from,” Cohen says.

Though the album is undeniably part of the framework that made up his previous two records — Chris Cohen is also a thoughtful, accomplished meditation on life and family, backed by dusky instrumentation influenced by the late evening beauty of Pat Metheny’s Falcon and the Snowman soundtrack, and Thomas Dolby’s Golden Age of Wireless. It’s beautiful, but it’s also unflinching in its depiction of emotional turmoil.

On “Edit Out,” written in the wake of his parents’ divorce, Cohen examines his relationship with his father through devastatingly straightforward lyrics: “We were loved from afar / Everyone kept in the dark.” Though it’s a gorgeous song, the emotional weight is immense. A line like “people want a lot” carries a substantial amount of power, even if the initial intention of the lyric is not immediately clear.

But Chris Cohen is not a confessional record in the traditional sense. Instead of picking at open wounds, the album looks forward by embracing the past. Cohen’s father worked in the music industry, which exposed him as a child to not just the practical realities of a career in music — from a young age he saw plenty of recording studios and heard stories about musicians from his parents — but the more creative as well. “I had the sense that music was important and was something I could do,” he says.

On album opener, “Song They Play,” Cohen revisits his childhood, and his attempts to get his father’s attention. “I was mostly shielded from what was going on,” he says. “but had occasional glimpses into my parents’ complex world. When I sing these songs, I think it’s my way of communicating what I am unable to communicate in real life.”

None of these songs are abrasive or even aggressive. The soft drum fills on “Song They Play” comfort, and the guitar virtually glitters. Chris Cohen is a beautiful album about pain and loss but it’s also about accepting loss. Of the song “Green Eyes,” Cohen says “[It’s about] the men in my family and how they passed their worldview along to each other from great emotional distances. My father and grandfather were full of secrets and longing, which were communicated through everyday actions like driving a car or cooking a meal. We all wanted closeness, but never found it in each other.” This is a statement about a specific song, but it is also a statement about the album as a whole: Chris Cohen is not so much autobiographical as it is multi-generational.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1324449967696154/

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=2261496674135391

Dance your heart out, practice your moves, or sing along with your friends. Every Tuesday night after the live band. Only a $2 suggested donation that goes towards Swing Asheville.

Live music from 9-11pm. Bands typically play vintage jazz leaning towards Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Blues dancing. Please see the Swing Asheville group for the schedule: https://www.facebook.com/pg/swingasheville/events

Just $5 for the entire evening, including the blues dance. Blues dance is just $2 from 11pm until closing. We will dance until the bar closes!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/488222365046241/?event_time_id=488222375046240

Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 11PM – Ca$h Donation$ – 21+

EVERY Tuesday at Asheville Music Hall!

Tuesday Night Funk Jam has been a huge part of Asheville’s vibrant music scene since 2008 and is #Asheville’s hottest weekly concert.

Tuesday Night Funk Jam is programmed and orchestrated by an evolved Legendary House Band with trombonist Derrick Lee Johnson at the helm.

At 11PM sharp, the Legendary House Band kicks off the night followed by opening up the stage to jam to our local community of musicians for an ‘Open Jam’.

While this is an amazing opportunity for musicians to network and refine their musical chops it is ALSO an event for the people who support our music scene and need a night to shake their hips to the best funk around town!

Regularly, nationally touring musicians, TONIGHT funk jam is going to be off the chain. We have Lee Allen (of Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band) jumping back in with The Legendary House Band. Come out to the Asheville Music Hall tonight and help us kick off the first funk jam of 2019. We start at 11pm. #asheville #noplacelikehome #makemusiceveryday #mftnfj

https://www.facebook.com/events/786766998382570/?event_time_id=786767048382565

Start your no-obligation free 14 day trial any day of the week (see our class schedule link below). 12 women ages 35 to 55 are invited to be part of an exclusive FREE trial of dance fitness classes at Jazzercise South Asheville Fitness Studio. Take at least 5 classes within 14 days, then offer honest feedback via survey. When complete, you will receive a $50 credit towards registration (making the JF $0 for you!).

Check out the BEFORE & AFTER photos of real results from Jazzercise! Space is limited! To be a part of the trial group, please direct message us with the class day and time you would like to begin. For a complete class schedule, visit: https://jcls.jazzercise.com/facility/jazzercise-south-asheville-fitness-center

*Must begin your trial no later than April 15. Available to new clients only. Message us while spots are still available! Please arrive 15 minutes before your 1st class and bring a clean-bottomed pair of athletic shoes you can change into for class (dirt, sand, and tiny rocks will scratch our new studio floors).

https://www.facebook.com/events/2294581184153215/?event_time_id=2294581260819874

Back Country Horsemen of NC are proud to be hosting the 2019 BCHA National Directors Meeting in Asheville NC Apri 8th – 10th. Below you will find a schedule of planned activities and events. For more info contact us at [email protected]

If your coming early and you’d like to see some of the Smokies from horseback…Saturday April 6th.
Smokemont Stables is offering a discounted ride. Leaving at 10 am from the riding concession just inside the Cherokee NC entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plan on about 5 hours including a stop for lunch (provided) 11-12 miles round trip on moderate terrain along Bradley fork with waterfall views and photo ops. This area of the GSMNP offers a wide variety of sightseeing opportunities. Plan on spending the day in the area. $120 includes lunch. RSVP to [email protected] before March 16th.

Sunday April 7th
Informal Welcome Wagon at the Crowne Plaza, Asheville
6-9 pm. BCHNC members will be on hand to greet incoming directors and offer assistance and information regarding the area. Cash bar and menu available.

Monday April 8th – Wed April 10th 7:30 am – 5pm
Daily Business meetings of BCHA

Monday night 6-9 pm is BCHNC’s official Meet and Greet at the WNC Ag-center co-sponsored by the North Caroilina Horse Council. We look forward to hosting our BCHA Directors form across the country. All BCHNC members are welcome to attend. Join us as we celebrate and show off our NC heritage!!! Bluegrass,BBQ & Moonshine.
NC members need to RSVP @ [email protected]

Tuesday April 9th.
Public Lands Day Workshop 8 am – 5pm
6 – 8pm
Jacksons Western Store ,our local tack, western wear and leather works store will host an after hours shopping/ socializing reception with light snacks and beverages. Jacksons has been a huge supporter of BCHNC. The Store is within a short walk (3 blocks) from the motel.

Wednesday April 10th.
8am – Daily Business meetings of BCHA

BCHA Annual Banquet. 6-10pm at the Crowne Plaza, Asheville. Banquet , Auction , Cash bar. $60
Reservations must be made on line with BCHA on the National Meeting registration form on the BCHA website.

https://www.facebook.com/events/872651199793592/

Wildflowers springing from the ground are a sign that spring and warmer weather are right around the corner. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Shades 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.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2260375557328117/?event_time_id=2260375590661447

Our annual Spring Homeschool Day is a wonderful way to start the warmer season with a day full of learning. Programs are designed to meet the curriculum needs and interests of your students. Program details can be found online at https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/schools-and-groups/homeschool/. Registration required; call (828) 625-9611.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2312304755508107/

Agenda can be viewed at ncsrt.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/2019/2019%20AC%20Agenda.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/events/366135124231159/

In a celebration of cultural identity, Ballet Hispánico invites children and adults to learn more about what it means to be Mexican-American. America’s premier Latino dance organization for more than 48 years, Ballet Hispánico infuses contemporary dance with traditional Latino influences, showcasing its heritage-inspired movements both on stage and in the classroom. Part of the Matinee Series for students and families. Recommended for grades 2-12.

For reservations, call 828-257-4530 or email [email protected]

More info about the Matinee Series: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/matineeseries

Information about the Y.E.S. (Youth Education Scholarship) Fund: https://www.dwtheatre.com/online/article/yesfund

https://www.facebook.com/events/481631552332047/

Day of education, training and insight into your future. Keynote address (Stefan Swanepoel), 60 Exhibitors, 12 breakout sessions, networking, lunch and an after party! FREE FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS! Lunch included.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2120871254647898/

Come and enjoy free food and lots of fun with Blue Ridge as we hold our annual Spring Picnic! Relax in one of the massage chairs after feasting on tacos from Baires Food Truck, or play a round of corn hole while enjoying some a delicious frozen treat from Sugar and Snow Gelato, with 4 food trucks to choose from and endless games and prizes you won’t know where to start! The event begins at 11:00AM and will go until 2:30PM in the Killian Building Terrace. Come one Come all and experience Blue Ridge!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2281541805451815/

Season’s at Highland Lake will be hosting Wine Down Wednesday from January through April with half priced bottles of wine under $50 with the purchase of a main course lunch item or a dinner entrée!

Follow the link for our wine menu: https://hliresort.com/seasons/menu/drinks-wine/

https://www.facebook.com/events/340034079930377/?event_time_id=340034126597039

Explore our Politics at BMC exhibition along with an artist, historian, or scholar who will give perspective and context to the work from their particular point of view. Guest Speaker: Jon Elliston, co-curator of the exhibition, writer, and Senior Editor of WNC Magazine.

FREE

https://www.facebook.com/events/383980259033129/

Triple P Seminars are for large groups of parents (15-20).The’re informal presentations, a little like a public forum. They deal with some of the most common parenting issues we all face. This particular Positive Parenting Seminar deals with raising confident, competent children! Click the link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/triple-p-raising-confident-competent-children-tickets-58380521712?aff=ebapi

https://www.facebook.com/events/266504904262660/

This yoga therapy class series will offer yoga for all levels (no experience necessary), and include supportive techniques for stress management and healing while in the grief process and a safe space to deeply relax. 4 students maximum. Continuing Education credits available from Yoga Alliance

https://www.facebook.com/events/354023548779193/

Brian Killingsworth, Bullington’s dahlia guru, will discuss and demonstrate how to grow these spectacular plants in your garden. Bring last season’s clumps of tubers to see how to divide into individual tubers. $12

https://www.facebook.com/events/2208409312771182/

For 4th-6th graders

Through improv and movement games, students will explore story structure focusing on how the beginning, middle, and end work together to introduce characters that develop through crisis and lead to resolution. We will discover how protagonists interact with an antagonist to change through a story. Students will learn to develop and then act out a story as a group.

8 Sessions for only $120

https://www.facebook.com/events/526963791116441/?event_time_id=526963817783105

Have a pint and express yourself to creating works of art in the beer-themed coloring books! Adult Coloring will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring in your own coloring gear or pick through our many gel pens and themed coloring books.
Art

https://www.facebook.com/events/320830388762640/?event_time_id=320830412095971

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=407581620017039

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=859748771052923

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 March/April recipient is Literacy Council of Buncombe County To learn more about them please visit https://litcouncil.com/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, Asheville City Schools Foundation

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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 March/April recipient is Literacy Council of Buncombe County.To learn more about them please visit https://litcouncil.com/

Previous CFAC Recipients: Our VOICE, Verner, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, Mama Maisha, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Pisgah Legal Services, Asheville City Schools Foundation

https://www.facebook.com/events/632511843849452/

Make your reservation for the big fundraiser- We are participating on April 10 – Wednesday – Call us at 828 350-8181

https://www.facebook.com/events/817643915267774/

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=325013488112537

Free Lawn Concert

“Oliver Penn throws country, funk, hip-hop and rockabilly influences into his own special brand of the blues.”

— HOUSTON PRESS

Soulful and sweet / gritty and biting – his music spans a broad spectrum. Oliver Penn is a guitarist and singer who brings a refreshing fervor to the stage.

Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

https://www.facebook.com/events/242945709973008/

A Wine Deconstructed is an Education Series hosted by plēb urban winery on the second Wednesday of the month. Depending on the topic, one or two wines will be deconstructed to identify the various components and discuss their meaning in the wine.

https://www.facebook.com/events/318802065417640/?event_time_id=318802085417638

Have a pint and express yourself to creating works of art in the beer-themed coloring books! Adult Coloring will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring in your own coloring gear or pick through our many gel pens and themed coloring books.
Art

https://www.facebook.com/events/320830388762640/?event_time_id=320830418762637

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=231970544381920