Calendar of Events

Come experience the joy of Bhakti Yoga – the yoga of devotion!

Dr. Sarah Amedoro and Erin Gahan Clark will host this event the second Sunday of each month at Veda Studios. We will gather to chant and sing prayers from a variety of cultures and lineages. This offering is for everyone – no prior experience needed!

Song sheets will be prepared, pronunciation reviewed, and lineage/heritage discussed. Donations from the Heart are welcomed!

https://www.facebook.com/events/509991652863281/

George Trouble, frontman for The Zealots’, just released his first solo album “Plow”. His songwriting weaves unconventional lyrics with a wide palette of classic Americana. His carefully crafted phrases tell stories of cartoon saviors, ditch diggers, and cynical romance. The melodies recall folk-punk, rockabilly, surf and honest country blues. Not to be missed, George Trouble’s live shows are a classic slice of Tar Heel rock ‘n’ roll.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2376334565981178/

Come and see what all of the fuss is about!!!

$5 gets you the following:
7:30-8:00pm – Beginner basic Blues dance lesson with Dora Jean & Rebecca.

8:00-9:00pm – Medium & Fast Tempo Blues
Get your heart thumping and feet moving. This hour we will mix all styles of Blues with mostly medium tempo songs interspersed with some faster music.

9:00-10:00pm – Slow Dancing Blues
Slow mix to feed your soul for an entire hour.

10:00-11:00pm – Trippy Baby Blues
A modern twist of melancholy with a dark Blues soul. A mixture of medium to slow tempo.

https://www.facebook.com/events/420509225379938/

$18 Advance / $20 Day of Show

Singer-songwriters Dianne Davidson, Deidre McCalla, and Jamie Anderson appear on stage together performing songs spanning their careers. Expect rich harmonies and lots of laughs.

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/319627552022291/

John Moreland at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/1994794974160735/

Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show
Show: 8pm
Doors: 8pm
$10 – $12
Ages 18+

Tickets & Info: www.theorangepeel.net/event/satisfaction-the-international-rolling-stones-show-3/

https://www.facebook.com/events/325861568117603/

From Thursday, May 2nd until Saturday, June 22nd, Momentum Gallery hosts a two-person, mixed media exhibition called Dissolution. The collection features individually created and collaborative works by two artists, Seth Clark and Jason Forck. Original collages mounted to panels play off architectonic sculptures in glass and wood culminating in a cohesive body of work that explores the notion of deteriorating architecture. This event is free and open to the public.

Kolo Flow Summer Bike CampWeekly Summer Day Camp for boys and girls ages 8-15
At the Kolo Flow Bike Summer Camp, campers will ride daily on purpose-built mountain bike trails and skill elements designed for all levels of rider to experience flow on a bicycle. Kolo Bike Park is a great way for young riders to build confidence and skill in a controlled environment.

Hours are8:30-4:00
June 10th-August 12th
Campers take a break for lunch and to cool off in an outdoor swimming pool.
$269.00/person/week ($389.00/person/week with bike rental)
$35.00 off when you book from now till January 31st
Choose the week your child will be participating. And use the discount code “EARLYBIRD”
Age exceptions will be considered based on ability to demonstrate skills. Contact Kolo Bike Park for details… 828-707-4876
Multiple Week Discount ($50 off)
Experienced mountain bike counselors will accompany and coach riders through the week on our:

Pump tracks
Jumps
XC Trails
Skills Area
Other daily activities include outdoor swimming, climbing and indoor activities such as bicycle movies and games on bad weather days.

The camp is for kids age 8-15 years who can comfortably ride a two-wheel bicycle. Some off-road experience is recommended but not required. Age exceptions will be considered based on ability to demonstrate skills. Contact Kolo for details.

Cancellation:

Cancellations made prior to 2 weeks from camp date will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the camp date will receive a 50% refund.

Space is limited so book today!
You May book *online or by calling or stopping by our offices Friday-Sunday10-4 at 828-225-2921

*(online bookings have a service fee)

https://www.facebook.com/events/306229730029068/?event_time_id=306229736695734

Kolo Flow Advance Bike Camp Weekly Day Camp for boys and girls ages 13-17
Hours are 8:30-4:00
June 10th-August 12th
Campers take a break for lunch and to cool off in an outdoor swimming pool.
$339/person/week ($469/person/week with bike rental)
$35.00 off when you book from now till January 31st
Choose the week your child will be participating. And use the discount code “EARLYBIRD”
Age exceptions will be considered based on ability to demonstrate skills. Contact Kolo Bike Park for details… 828-707-4876
Multiple Week Discount ($50 off)
Designed for riders with core biking skills who have an interest in developing their skills further while exploring a variety of off road biking disciplines. Campers will be challenged to progress beyond their current skill level while sampling other recreational and competitive riding styles and genres.

Campers are encouraged to perform outside their comfort zone and learn new skills in order to reach a higher level of performance. The style of teaching and coaching will be inclusive and welcoming in smaller groups than our traditional Kolo camp.

Campers will be encouraged to set and achieve individual goals while supporting common or others individual goals as a group/team.

Some of the Advanced Kolo Flow Bike Camp skill sessions will include:
advanced coached riding sessions
guest expert teaching on topics such as pro breaking techniques, handling skills at higher speeds, picking alternative lines in corners & straights
how to ride short & big downhill descents, rock gardens, skinnys and
log overs
advanced jumping techniques & pump track techniques
intro to racing cross country mountain bikes and cyclocross
how to clean and properly maintain your bike
Cancellation

Cancellations made prior to 2 weeks from camp date will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the camp date will receive a 50% refund.

Space is limited so book today!
You May book *online or by calling or stopping by our offices Friday-Sunday10-4 at 828-225-2921

*(online bookings have a service fee)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1425571900911575/?event_time_id=1425571907578241

Summer Camps
Start marking your calendars for the Warriors camps, Fairy Tales camps, and Tween/Teen dance intensives and the new Fanciful Fantasy Fun! There will be 3 warrior camps available for ages 8-13 years. You can choose 1, 2, or all 3! This year’s theme is “Japan.” Warrior camps will be June 10-14, 17-21, and 24-28 from 9am-3pm. The Tween/Teen dance intensive for 12-16 year olds will be July 8-12 from 9am-1pm with a final celebration on the last day. This year’s theme is “Apprenticing a Performance Dance.” “Fairy Tales” camp for 5-7 year olds will be July 22-26 from 9am-1pm with lots of creative fun with stories, costumes, songs, and dance! Our NEW Fanciful Fantasy Fun camp will be July 15-19 from 9am-1pm for 8-11 year olds. It’s a fun camp exploring the art of creating stories with dance and theater!

https://www.facebook.com/events/577072206104131/?event_time_id=577072219437463

Summers at Center Stage are Magical! We have 5 Theme Camps for dancers 3-6 (hours 9:00-1:00) and Dance To The Beat for dancers 7-11 (hours 9:00-2:00). Register before May 1 using promo code CSDS25 and SAVE $25!

https://www.facebook.com/events/649044882199599/

Experience everyone’s favorite train like never before as Thomas the Tank Engine chugs his way through the NC Mountains. Children can meet and take pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, listen to Thomas and Friends storytelling, and enjoy activities in the Imagination Station.

Our Educate & Rejuvenate is a week-long adult riding camp for beginners to advanced horse riders. Daily clinic time with Gudmar Petursson and Linda Rún Pétursdóttir, sightseeing, trail rides, amazing home-cooked meals, and time to soak in the hot tub under the midnight sun. Students will learn about the breed; from general horse care to riding, basic training and what to look for in a horse. For more advanced riders, your time can be spent focusing on perfecting the tölt (The Icelandic horses signature gait), learn gait and speed changes, drill team work, and fast-paced trail rides. This trip is what keeps our customers coming back every year!!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/313464149456319/

Women’s Appalachian Trail Backpacking Trip: Extended Cut

June 9th-14th, 2019

Created by popular demand! Have you joined us for a Women’s trip in the past or have some backpacking experience under your belt and are looking for more?

A great option for spending more time on trail and be on your way to becoming an Appalachian Trail section hiker by completing an entire section with us.

Cost:
$960/person.

Sign-up details:
In order to sign up for this trip, please go to our Day Hikes calendar and select the date of the first day of the trip (June 9th). You will find the trip listed there. Once you have signed up for the trip, we will be emailing you with a form to fill out which includes a waiver, health form, and information about gear needs and dietary restrictions. We will need to get this form back from you at least 1 week before the trip.

You may also sign up by giving us a call at 828-713-5451. Also feel free to give us a call or email us if you have questions regarding the trip. We can be reached by email at [email protected].

Itinerary:
The hike will meet at our new location in Hot Springs, the “Appalachian Trail-er”. The address is 200 Lance Ave, Hot Springs, NC. Feel free to book accommodation here the night before your trip by giving us a call, or choose somewhere else nearby.

You will park your vehicle in Hot Springs and then take a shuttle around 11am to Davenport Gap (1975′) where you will start your hike. On day 3, your group will hike through and camp in Hot Springs in order to resupply, shower, let go of any unwanted gear and regroup for more trail on day 4 and 5.
We will be ascending and descending over mountains up to 5000′, so daily mileage needs to be considered with an elevation gain and loss of up to 2000-4000′ per day.

Approximate Daily Mileage (guide can always alter to work with group):

Monday: 7.1 miles: Davenport Gap to Snowbird Mountain (4263′)
Tuesday: 9.4 miles: Snowbird to Max Patch campsite (4291′)
Wednesday: 9.1 miles: Max Patch to Bluff Mountain (4686′)
Thursday: 10.7 miles: Bluff Mountain to Hot Springs (1326′)
Friday: 8.3 miles: Hot Springs to Rich Mountain (3543′)
Saturday: 6.5 miles: Rich Mountain to Allen Gap (2246′)

After reaching Allen Gap, a shuttle will pick you up and take you back to your car to finish up the trip. For planning purposes and taking into account the lenght of the trip, you may want to plan for accommodations either in Hot Springs or head towards Asheville prior to returning home; trip typically ends in the early to late afternoon on the last day.

Cancellation Policy:
Payment in full is required to hold your spot with 15% of the total cost non-refundable ($105). Refunds (minus the 15 percent) can be issued up until 2 weeks prior to departure time.

Within 2 weeks, a refund will be issued if Blue Ridge Hiking Company decides to cancel the hike due to severe weather. Remember, we hike rain or shine. :)

What to bring:
Food: BRHC provides all on-trail food for the trip. When your guides arrive, they will pass out your food for the weekend. You will be expected to carry your own individually packaged food (such as oatmeal packets) as well as some shared community items (such as a jar of peanut butter or a block of cheese).

Community Gear: BRHC provides all community gear for the trip, including water filters and back-up chemical treatment, camping stoves and fuel, bowls/spoons/cups, trowels/toilet paper/hand-sanitizer, first aid kit, and map/compass. While we do cater to dietary requests within reason, please keep in mind fresh food options are limited due to trying to keep food lightweight; we are only out for a short time.

Gear Rentals: BRHC offers the following 4 main pieces of gear for rent for no extra cost:

1. Backpacks – We ask for your torso measurements in order to fit the pack appropriately to you; male and female specific packs available.

2. Tents – We have single-person tents and two-person tents. Let us know if you’d like to share with a friend or are willing to share with another hiker. We will do our best to accommodate these requests.

3. Sleeping bags – We strongly encourage you to provide your own sleeping bag if possible, but we do have sleeping bags for rent if necessary.

4. Sleeping pads – These will insulate you from the ground and provide some cushion and comfort.

Personal Items: You are expected to bring your own clothing, personal gear (such as headlamps and water-bottles), medications, and approved optional items. Generally, comfortable walking shoes are better than heavy hiking boots. Please do not pack any cotton – if it gets wet, it does not dry quickly and will not keep you warm. Athletic clothes are a good option. You will need only ONE outfit to hike in and ONE outfit to sleep in, plus a rain coat, and a warm layer. You will NOT need a new set of clean clothes each day. You will NOT need any make-up, hair products, scented products or deodorant. Just a toothbrush! Your guide will teach you how to brush your teeth in the woods and enjoy going all natural :)

If your guide does an exceptional job, you may show your appreciation with a tip.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2133032173588333/

Seniors looking to workout more regularly are welcome to participate in video-led fitness classes! Most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair and you will not have to get on the floor. Classes will be once a week on Mondays. No registration required, come when you can.

You will need to bring your own set of 2 or 3-pound dumbbell weights and a stretch band. (The library has some stretch bands if you need one.) You will be exercising to a Geri-Fit® DVD and several different levels of Geri-Fit® video workouts will be shown. Everyone is encouraged to work out at their own pace.

Please come join us and have some fun working out!

https://www.facebook.com/events/303276030592233/?event_time_id=303276040592232

Meet yourself in a whole new way, learning your strengths and finding solutions to your most troubling difficulties. Identify your lucky spot, your true life path, your likely health concerns, your smart career moves, and discover how to be your best self in your love life. $2/minute, 15 minute minimum. Cash only.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1201725126653848/?event_time_id=1201725136653847

Join us for another free legal name change clinic. We will supply you with all of the paperwork needed for the name change and help you answer any questions you may have while navigating this often confusing process. It’s easier with friends!

Our clinic is free, but there are different costs associated with the name change process that you will pay to different agencies along the way, and they are as follows:

Fingerprint fees: $10 each (you’ll need 2 sets)
State background check: $14
FBI background check: $18
Name change petition: $120
Notary fees: vary by location
There is also a charge for a new copy of your birth certificate, but that depends on what state you were born in. To find that info, check https://www.vitalchek.com.

Not all fees are due at the same time in the name change process. Fingerprints are the first step in the process which you then send off for the the state and FBI background checks. The federal background check can take up to 3 months to return, so you will have a little time to get the filing fee for the name change petition together.

If you feel like you would be more comfortable with an escort to the ID Bureau for fingerprinting or to the courthouse to file papers, please let us know in advance of the clinic date so that we can make the proper arrangements.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098092649792

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!
Cost: Included with Park admission.

https://www.facebook.com/events/539272899873223/?event_time_id=539272929873220

“Hola, Asheville” is a group for bilingual / bicultural families (English / Spanish) to get together and play, read and socialize in Spanish. Our goal is to create a fun environment for families to cultivate their other language by playing games, sharing stories about countries, and talking about books.

No registration necessary. Group is welcome to everyone. Newcomers are always welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/353487782018820/?event_time_id=353487788685486

Join me on Mondays this Summer at Balsam Falls Brewing in Sylva, NC for some acoustic guitar tunes and tasty beers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/630416150703461/?event_time_id=630416157370127

Monday nights are Steak Nights at Bold Rock Mills River! Pair your favorite hard cider with a mouth-watering steak, and you’ve got the recipe for a perfect Monday night!

Bold Bites will be dishing out 2 specials – the Penny Pincher 6 oz. USDA Prime Sirloin for only $8 and a heartier Bold Rock Deluxe 12 oz. USDA Prime Ribeye for just $16. Both served with a veggie & baked potato and a chicken breast can be subbed out for the sirloin if desired.

https://www.facebook.com/events/344946556116794/?event_time_id=344946592783457

Starting May 6, Tao Institute is adding a new class to the curriculum! This is an excellent All Levels foundation training class for both Ba Gua and Tai Chi. Ideal for total beginners as well as current students who wish to learn more about Ba Gua training or strengthen their foundation in this training. This class is taught by Mela, an assistant instructor.

Please visit http://taoinstitute.org/curriculum to learn more about our classes. If you are interested in joining this class please contact [email protected] for more information :)

Here is the full class description:

Bagua/Tai Chi Qigong Foundation Class
STARTING MAY 6 AND ONGOING: Mondays 5:15PM-6:30PM

Tai Chi/Bagua Qigong Foundation Class is an intensive Qigong training class that serves as a foundation for both Ba Gua Zhang and Chen Tai Chi Chuan form training in other classes. In this class we will practice Tai Chi Silk Reeling Spiral Power Qigong, stance training, Warrior Qigong, 3 Treasures Qigong, Ba Gua 8 Mother Palms, Dragon Ba Gua Qigong, and Ba Gua Zhang Circle Walking. This class is suitable for beginners as well as any current students who wish to strengthen their foundation.

Please visit http://taoinstitute.org for more information about us and Chinese Internal Martial Arts training.

https://www.facebook.com/events/389200188302654/

Rabbit Hole is the final show for our 2018-19 Mainstage season, and it is a knock-out! Director Stephanie Hickling Beckman (founder and managing artistic director of Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective) is seeking 2 men and 3 women (any race or ethnicity) for this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama.

Auditions are open to all in the community; no previous experience required; no appointments necessary. We have downloadable audition material, rehearsal info and more on our website: http://ashevilletheatre.org/get-involved/audition/

https://www.facebook.com/events/445893366229421/?event_time_id=445893372896087

Every Monday, starting at 6pm, Highland will be hosting the East Side Social Ride with Asheville Bicycle Company.

Meet at Highland Brewing Company for a fun pedal, great company and amazing beers! Highland’s no-drop group ride welcomes participants of all ability levels for a moderate to easy paced 12-15 mile road ride from the Tasting Room. A drag rider will be on each ride to make sure everyone makes it back to enjoy a beer or two!

Asheville Bicycle Co. will be onsite with their mobile bike shop for some quick adjustments and expert advice to get your ride dialed in before we take off!

Helmets and reflectors or lights are required for all riders. Please arrive early for your first ride to sign a waiver.

https://www.facebook.com/events/460432007833420/?event_time_id=460432031166751

Curated open mic night featuring some of Asheville’s finest pickers and crooners.

https://www.facebook.com/events/287844478776020/?event_time_id=287844505442684

Are you ready to show off your meticulous knowledge of useless facts? Well, this is your chance! Nerdy Talk Trivia will be hosting our weekly trivia night with $3 Gaelic pints.

Gift card prizes will be awarded weekly to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

https://www.facebook.com/events/296662684572217/?event_time_id=296662711238881

Open Mic Night at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/1755862724559819/

Come on out and find out what the Board is planning, all members are encouraged to attend. We value everyone’s input.
Occasionally, we will have special guests presenting and attending! Stay tuned!
**no longer at Sierra Nevada Brewery***
email mleach@pisgahareasorba for location details

https://www.facebook.com/events/445910926165227/

Summer is almost here. Get ready to take the plunge into the pool of refreshingly challenging and entertaining classes offered by The Asheville School of Improv. The sunny sky is the limit for your comedic instincts and spontaneity skills with three different levels of classes staring up the second week in May For information and signup, click here: http://ashevilletheatre.org/education/adult-classes/ or call (828) 254-1320 x2

Here are the classes currently offered:

Improv I: The Basics of Inspired Improvisation

Incorporating aspects of the top improv programs in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, this course covers the fundamentals of improvisational acting with an emphasis on comedy; such as listening, commitment, adding information, agreement, intuitive reaction over desperate invention, as well as recognizing and capitalizing on emerging patterns. The class is crafted in such a way to have participants gradually gain their improv instincts through enjoyable and achievable exercises rather than teaching them the taste of disappointment and frustration. Students will gain experience in unscripted comedic performance through improvised stories, scenes, games and group structures. The final class will be open to friends and family to attend to give the students a chance to feel the lift of performing for a live audience.

Summer 2019 Dates:
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
May 13th – June 17th
Performance: Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Cost: $225

Improv II: Beyond the Basics – Learning to Fly

Improv II will reinforce all of the skills learned in Improv I by applying those skills to advanced scene work, original character development structures, and intentionally conflict-filled scenarios. Beyond Basic will encourage students to no longer be bound by the rules of improv but to swing freely and see that the strategies are not restricting but sound instincts. Students will gain further experience in unscripted comedic performance through more involved improvised stories, scenes, games and group structures. The final class will be open to friends and family to attend to give the students a chance to feel the lift of performing for a live audience.

Prerequisite: Improv 1 or extensive improv experience (approved by instructor)

Summer 2019 Dates:
Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm
May 14th – June18th, 2019
Performance: Wednesday, June 19th, 2019
Cost: $225.00

Improv III: The Performance Lab – The Harold

The Asheville School of Improv is excited to offer a special edition of The Performance Lab focused on the classic long-form improv structure, The Harold. Originally performed by the troupe, The Committee, in San Francisco in the late 60s, this three-tiered structure is now performed by troupes all around the world. Instructor Tom Chalmers studied The Harold with one its original creators, Del Close, at Improv Olympic in Chicago. Tom performed Harolds as part of the college troupes, The Purple Crayon of Yale and Columbia’s Six Milks. Tom continued to do Harolds with a number of NYC troupes, including Gigantic Man, The Upright Citizens Brigade’s first house team, with fellow members Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel. Tom is currently a member of the popular Ashevile improv troupe, Reasonably Priced Babies.

This six-week course will focus on teaching the basic structure of The Harold as well as strategies on how best to execute the stages of the long-form structure; the opening, the scenes, and the group games. Students will learn how to pull apart themes, insert and invent fun filler games, as well as how to establish and return to scenes through practiced approaches like time dash, same dynamic, world within a world, and more. The class will also reinforce the philosophy preached by Del Close: there is no set way to do a Harold. Rigidity is the enemy of spontaneity.

Students will act as a Harold troupe (or troupes) and perform the format several times over the several Sundays and eventually perform a Harold in front of a paying audience as part of an end-of-class performance, currently scheduled for June 23rd

Prerequisite: Improv 1 and II and/or teacher’s approval
Class Size: Maximum of 12 students

Summer 2019 Dates
Sundays, 6:00-8:00 pm
May 12th – June 15th, 2019
Performance: Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Cost: $200

About the Asheville School of Improv
The Asheville School of Improv has emerged as the central training ground for aspiring improvisers in the Asheville area. Led by esteemed instructor Tom Chalmers, the Asheville School of Improv offers classes that cover the fundamentals as well as the finer points and far-reaching possibilities of performing in an improvised format. More and more people from more and more places are saying “yes” to The House of “Yes And,” from those focused on a future as an improv comedian, to aspiring actors seeking to expand their skills, to interested individuals who are intrigued by the challenge of the sport of spontaneity.

Launched in 2016 , the Asheville School of Improv grew out of the former Asheville acting conservatory, NYS3, which had been offering improv classes since 2012, all taught by one teacher, Tom Chalmers. A graduate of Columbia University, Tom has been absorbing, performing, and advocating improv comedy for over thirty years. While at college, Tom spent summers in Chicago studying with Second City and Improv Olympic, where he learned under improv legend, Del Close. Tom chose to stay in New York where he trained with The Groundlings East / Gotham City Improv. He was a student, performing company member, teacher, and eventually Artistic Director. While in New York, Tom also trained with the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and Burn Manhattan. Tom’s former students have gone on to work on such shows as Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and Family Guy, as well as several successful feature films. Tom has been an instructor at NYU, a guest lecturer at Columbia, and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Warren Wilson College. Tom takes all the best ideas and approaches from all the people and programs that he has worked with and blends them together to define his supportive yet demanding style of teaching.

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