Calendar of Events

WEATHER UPDATE: Mother Nature is not on our side to inflate the balloon Friday morning. We’ll be set up inside Lowe’s with the balloon basket and SC 811. We’ll have giveaways and a chance to talk to the pilot! Please come see us ?

Join Greer CPW and SC811 at Lowe’s in Greer to learn more about calling 8-1-1 to have your underground utility lines marked. A hot air balloon promoting the message will be set up at Lowe’s in Greer (1370 W. Wade Hampton Blvd.) from 9 AM -2 PM on Friday November 2nd.

Anyone interested in taking a future hot air balloon ride should contact: Southern Skies Ballooning 864-650-6512 or 470-312-3321

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Look for the IdentoGO TSA Pre✓® RV in the parking lot of AVL-Asheville Regional Airport, 61 Terminal Drive, Fletcher, NC 28732. Monday, October 29th-Thursday, November 8th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Friday, November 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. More details at: https://www.identogo.com/rv

Santa’s Shoppe Hours
Friday, November 2nd: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday, November 3rd: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday, November 4th: 12:00PM – 5:00PM

Mark your calendars for our 30th anniversary of Santa’s Shoppe – Friday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 4th. The weekend kicks off on Thursday, November 1st for Sip & Shoppe! Sip & Shoppe is an exclusive “stroller-free” night where those who are 21 and older can enjoy food and drinks.

Established in 1989, Santa’s Shoppe is the signature fundraising event for the Junior League of Spartanburg, for which all proceeds are used to support our community projects.
Held annually each November, Santa’s Shoppe features 80+ specialty merchants from the Southeast and beyond, offering an array of merchandise, including: jewelry, clothing, art objects, toys, sweet treats, stationery, and more! The weekend includes specialty events such as Sip & Shoppe, Cookies with Santa, and 3 days of Santa’s Shoppe! Tickets will be available in September!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Welcome to a very fun & epic 4-day change-fest called The Foundation, with Miss Christel herself. ?

What do you wish to change? Anything is possible. Everything can change. The question is, will you choose it?

The Foundation class is designed to empower you to change anything and everything you’d like to change in your life. You will be given a whole toolbox of tools that will allow you to break apart the foundation of limitation that we so often function from and build a new foundation, one of limitless possibility so that you can begin to create the life you truly desire.

Facilitator:
Christel Crawford

Pricing
Full price – first time: USD $1,600
Repeat price: USD $800

You will get the repeat price of this class if you have completed any Foundation or Choice of Possibilities class within 12 months from the first day of this Foundation class.

Other prices: Children receive the class for free and are welcome!! Teenagers at 16 and 17 years of age pay half price.
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A ridiculously fun time…
… in beautiful Asheville, NC.

Register here: https://www.accessconsciousness.com/en/class-catalog/core-classes/foundation/the-foundation_4399/

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Show runs through November 7
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm

This beautiful exhibit celebrates the works of photographer Lauren Rutten and quilter Kari Morton. What these two artists share in common are a partnership in the five-woman, artist-owned Flow Gallery in historic downtown Marshall, and a deep love of Madison County, their newly chosen home.

In 2015, Lauren and her husband Andy, traveled the US for one year searching for a home. “From the very moment I arrived in Marshall while on this journey, I had a sense of having dreamt of this place since childhood – I knew this was where I wanted to be.

I have found that my life here is not confined within four walls, so I’m very interested in reflections, when the light shines through a structure, or a barn begins to dilapidate so the outside and inside merge.

Marshall finds itself in a season of change. Many families who are moving here to homestead live alongside families who have farmed here for generations. This collection hopes to show the range of those who have come to call Marshall home, as well as the hard reality of homesteading and its immense beauty, which are in direct relationship with each other here. In this land I dig my hands in the earth and muddy my feet on the ground, while at the same time experiencing the transcendence of being and connecting to so much beyond my body. I hope those who view these photos might experience this too.”

Kari and her husband, Mike, moved to Madison County in 2012, after having lived a fairly nomadic life. They decided Madison County was the place to put down roots and call home.

“This collection is inspired by my immediate world, the things I live with and the things I see – the garden in my front yard, the chickens in the back yard, the buildings in downtown Marshall, where I spend many hours working at Flow and serving as a guardian ad litem in the county courthouse. Each of my pieces tell a story of connection, to my community, to my world. I love sharing this part of myself with others.”

Flow Gallery is located on Main Street in the historic, picturesque town of Marshall, which lies along the French Broad River, just 25 minutes north of Asheville, NC. The gallery is in its 8th year of business and showcases the work of over 65 talented, regional artists.

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.

Come take a visit in the past an experience Victorian Mourning in one of our period rooms. Learn about Mourning clothes, customs and jewelry. Included in your House Tour for $9.

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Local author, Rose Senehi will be the Mountains Branch Friends of the Library’s featured guest for this special November Books & Bites event. Following a luncheon buffet, Rose will be discussing her latest book, Catching Fire, the story of the brave men and women who fought the Party Rock Fire in 2016. This event will be held at the Lake Lure Beach Pavillion. Admission for this event is $25, a donation to the Mountains Branch Library. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your space.

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The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

Join us at the Asheville, NC Log & Timber Home Show at Booth #119-121! Talk to industry experts. Gather ideas & more!

Attending will be Don Downs, South Eastern Regional Project Manager, and Craig Johnson, V.P. of Sales and Marketing

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The Second Fall Flavor Flight Night of the season at The Creamery (167 Haywood Rd)! The exploration of the most delicious autumnal offerings has begun and we are pleased to bring the subsequent Ice Creams to you all! They will be available by the scoop, pint or Ice Cream Flight of 4 :)

Much Love,
Greg

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Join the Club! The 359 Club!
Get your weekend started a little early! Stop by and have a glass of wine, cider or beer before heading out or heading home! Free snacks and fun provided! Grab a bottle to take home!
It’s where you get your weekend started!

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In this intimate evening workshop with Miranda we will discuss and create ways to make a space feel inviting and festive with everyday objects, up-cycled materials, and stuff you may already have. A fancy yet simple perspective on entertaining! Candlelight, hot toddies, and all art materials will be provided. If you’d like, come in costume!

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Stop by Amazing Grace Vintage & Thrift Shoppe for our 2nd annual open house and meet over 70 vendors! There will be a drawing every 45 minutes for prizes. Desserts and finger food will be available as well as wine and beverages. 20% off all items in the entire store! Come by, find a treasure, start your Christmas shopping early, have a holiday treat, and visit our vendors.

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Asheville Gallery of Art’s November show, “Celebration,” features the work of member artists to mark the gallery’s 30th anniversary. A diverse array of styles and mediums will be on display. Come join the fun!
Opening Reception: November 2nd, 5-8 p.m.
82 Patton Ave.
(828) 251-5796
Mon-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm

Formerly Vieux Carre Food Truck, Culture SHOCK will continue to offer some of your favorite Cajun dishes along with a fresh, new menu featuring a variety of cuisines from around the globe.

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Important Parking Info: Asheville Street Tweaks is a collaborative effort focused on making public spaces more accessible, safe, and functional for all users. Coxe Ave will be closed for improvements starting on November 1, but our building and parking lot (found between the buildings at 207 and 217 Coxe Ave) will be accessible for the First Friday event from South Side Ave.

Main Gallery | To further recognize our local veterans and illustrate how the arts can build bridges between the military and civilian communities, we are hosting a 2018 Veterans Juried Exhibition. Some of the participating artists have taken part in the AAAC Arts & Wellness for Veterans program, that serves as an alternative method of healing thorough the arts. The opening will also include cash prizes for winners!

Front Gallery | Refinery residents, Local Cloth-Farm/Fiber/Fashion Network present their group show: Community Cloth. This is an interactive, educational and community-service exhibit of processes and techniques for creating beautiful, functional hand-made cloth. Displays and hands-on activities will focus on sourcing fiber for yarn, making cloth and filling a need in the community for warm hats, scarves and mittens.

Hall Gallery | The AC Reynolds High School Visual Arts department is proud to present a selection of student work that reflects a foundational understanding in “Drawing from Life.” Each developing level of students is represented through a series of self-portraits, anatomy studies, and figurative compositions in charcoal, graphite, mixed-media, and paint.

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The Lexington Glassworks serves as the backdrop for the ultimate local music, art, and beer experience. Join us the 1st Friday of each month from 5-8 pm, April through December for a fun-filled evening of glassblowing, craft beer, and bluegrass.

This month we will be featuring Benjo and Mandocyn and Burial Beer Co.

This event is a part of the 1st Friday Art Walk in the Downtown Asheville Art District and the Summer of Glass.

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UNLEASH YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL

A mash-up of an accelerator, a hackathon, and a weekend-long party, Hatch This matches attendees in teams with expert mentorship to craft a startup and compete for prizes including seed funding and office space at Hatch Asheville, located downtown at 45 S. French Broad Avenue.

Participants should come ready to pitch a business idea or ready to offer your skills and join a team. Once teams form, the real work begins: build a prototype, get real user feedback, pitch your deck in front of real investors, and win prizes.

The cost to participate in the weekend-long event is $75. (We’ll feed you and give you some cool swag, too!)

The general public is invited to attend the Final Pitch event on Sunday, November 4. This event is FREE and will be held at Asheville Social Hall.

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This coming Friday, November 2nd, we invite you to join us for our Día de los muertos experience anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 pm in the Omega auditorium.

By Friday, we will have created an altar with the guidance of one of our families for whom this celebration is a cultural tradition.

That altar, combined with digital images, music and fellowship, will serve as a sacred space for our community to come, reflect and remember our loved ones.

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Join us for the Preview Party on Friday November 2nd at 14, 16 and 20 N. Main St. from 6 – 8 pm. Meet artists, enjoy food and beverages, win prizes and bid on the silent auction!
The Self Guided Safari tour is on Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 5 pm. Grab a map around town, or at the information booth on Main Street by the town clock.

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This year we are giving our Annual Fall Band Party a twist. In years past, our event has raised money for our scholarship endowment through the Clemson Alumni Association. With recent events, we have decided to turn this year’s event into a benefit for the Hurricane Florence Relief in South Carolina.

The event will feature a live band and local Greenville favorites: “Baby Freak” and will be held at Swanson’s Warehouse in Greenville, SC on Friday night, November 2, 2018, before the Clemson vs. Louisville game.

The Clemson Young Alumni, Clemson University Alumni Association, and IPTAY are excited for this year’s event and to make a difference by assisting those within our state who were effected by Hurricane Florence. The event will feature live music, food for purchase by local food trucks, drinks, raffles and silent auction and lots of fun for everyone who attends while raising money for our state.

This is a FREE event entry, but with donations for hurricane relief highly encouraged! A portion of Alcohol and food sales, as well as all raffle and silent auction proceeds will benefit Hurricane Florence Relief in South Carolina. $3 Domestic and $5 Craft Beers. Food trucks to be announced soon!

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Frijolito Against the Orange Monster is a puppet show with a lesson. In honor of the ancestors and Day of the Dead and with the goal of liberation, we bring you the puppetry art of master puppeteer, Edwin Salas! In this live performance hosted at BeLoved’s community space, Liberation Station, Edwin brings powerful puppet characters to life to share a message about humanity and the signs of the times.

Our hero called “Frijolito” which means “Tiny Bean” is second generation immigrant of Mexicans in the USA. He constantly hears the racism in words used against him because of the color of his skin.

One day his girlfriend Maria was arrested by ICE – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement – and Frijolito wants to rescue Maria from the Ice pólice.

He falls asleep but his nap is interrupted by a Nazi skinhead, who the argues he can go sleep in his country, The Nazi skinhead wants to hang Frijolito with a noose but in the end our hero cheats death by escaping and it is the Nazi who actually gets hung on the noose.
After searching at ICE detention, Frijolito understands his Girlfriend is with the Orange Monster, the one Responsible for deporting all the Brown people from United States of Monsterland.
In an epic Battle, Frijolito beats The Orange Monster and can rescue his Girlfriend, Maria.

Made in the style of glove puppet with all the influence of the tradition of the Comedia del Arte le Guarattele Napolitane from Italy this puppet show is a way to teach kids and the entire audience who are the bad guys and how Frijolito fights against racism.

Donations accepted at the door.

#PUPPETSAGAINSTTHESYSTEM.

Frijolito contra el mounstro naranja es un espectáculo de títeres con una lección. En honor a los antepasados ​​y al Día de los Muertos y con el objetivo de la liberación, les traemos el arte de los titiriteros del maestro titiritero Edwin Salas. En esta presentación en vivo organizada en el espacio comunitario de BeLoved, Liberation Station, Edwin da vida a poderosos personajes títeres para compartir un mensaje sobre la humanidad y las senales del tiempo.

Nuestro héroe llamado “Frijolito” que significa “frijol minúsculo” es un inmigrante que es segunda generación de mexicanos en los EE. UU. Él escucha constantemente el racismo en las palabras que se usan contra él por el color de su piel.

Un día, su novia, María, fue arrestada por ICE (Estados Unidos de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas) y Frijolito quiere rescatar a María de el ICE.

Se queda dormido pero su siesta es interrumpida por un skinhead nazi, quien alega que puede irse a dormir en su país, el skinhead nazi quiere colgar a Frijolito con una soga, pero al final nuestro héroe engaña a la muerte al escapar y el nazi es quiene en realidad se cuelga en la soga.
Después de buscar en la detención de ICE, Frijolito entiende que su Novia está con el Monstruo Naranja, el Responsable de deportar a todos los LatinX de los Estados Unidos de Monsterland.
En una batalla épica, Frijolito vence a el moustro naranja y puede rescatar a su novia, Maria.

Hecho en el estilo de guante títere con toda la influencia de la tradición de la Comedia del Arte le Guarattele Napolitane de Italia, este espectáculo de títeres es una forma de enseñar a los niños y al público completo quiénes son los malos y cómo Frijolito lucha contra el racismo.

Se aceptan donaciones en la puerta.

#PUPPETSAGAINSTSTESYSTEM.

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Come groove to your musical vibe with your favorite tribe! Ali will lead a powerful warm vinyasa class with live music, featuring local artist, Noetiq. An Asheville native, Noetiq harnesses the power of sonic energy to transcend the limitations of reality.

Cost is $18, PYIC 10% discount. Event is from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. and with only 30 spots you will want to RSVP your place to groove and move. Sure to be Pure fun!

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Irene Heckel, fiber artist, instructor, will be in the shop to help assist you with your ideas & fibery creations. Bring your needle felting project you wish to finish or get help with an idea. This session is open to all skill levels, so bring a new interested friend.
Last Stab & Gab for the year. Come and enjoy some Holiday hord’oeuvres/treats. A fee of $10.00 will be asked for the session.

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(ASHEVILLE STUDIO)
These popular, vintage trees sell out fast, so order your’s today! They make great, one of a kind pieces to pass down for generations to come.
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All trees come with a light kit, colorful plastic mini lights, and yellow star tree topper. You must order a tree to attend the painting party! (Purchase of a tree also includes Tree Party ticket!)
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An evening of fun, Christmas music, snacks and of course painting! Painting Party is November 2nd, from 6-9 pm. If you would like to order a tree but cannot attend the party, you can come in to paint your tree with a reservation for the date and time you choose (depending upon availability). Please note on your ticket if you have a group that would like to be seated together.
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Special pricing not valid with other offers or discounts, the cost of the tree includes all painting and firing. Call Linda or Cassidy at the Asheville store (828-253-8181) with any questions.

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Come spend a weekend learning the skills needed to empower your students, family, friends, and yourself to walk with confidence, exist in this world with less stress and heal our wounds. This course is open to anyone interested in helping others as well as helping themselves (family of veterans, non-veterans, non-yoga people – all welcome).

In this course you will learn to:
Deepen your sensitivity to your students needs.
Support your students with any type of trauma.
Create a secure space for your students to experience -themselves in a gentle and supportive manner.
Cultivate a self-care practice to better support your students.

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The Danberrys sing songs rich in pastoral imagery, about overcoming demons, being washed clean and starting anew, and love in its many forms. In conversation with both Ben and Dorothy, spirituality, and the concept of blooming into the full power of your brain and heart are topics that often surface, naturally suffusing into their lyrics with clever subtlety – more hinting than hollering.

Lounge Seated :: $12 Advance / $15 Day of 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

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Bob Dylan Live in Asheville, North Carolina! Bob Dylan are back for US Tour in 2018. Find tickets now! #BobDylan

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Drag Queen Bingo is back! Join us for a night of uniquely-Asheville entertainment at the Crowne Plaza, presented by O.Henry’s.

Leading the show this year is Honey LaBronx from New York City. You’ll be laughing, singing, and wide-eyed all night long! Drag Queen Bingo was voted best fundraising event of the year in 2017!

There will even be puppies at the event to meet and play with –and adopt if you fall in love!

So grab your boa and heels and join us for this highly-anticipated event to benefit the animals of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue!

Visit https://dragqueens.bwar.org/ to learn more and buy your tickets today.

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