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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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Moogseum Closed Through March 31st
Mar 24 all-day
Moogseum

 The Bob Moog Foundation announced today that it will temporarily close the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, NC, until March 31, 2020. The closure comes in response to a call for Americans to practice social distancing to help “flatten the curve” of an anticipated widespread Coronavirus outbreak.

“Given the critical importance of early self-isolation in stemming the spread of COVID-19, we believe it is our moral imperative to protect our staff, as well as our visitors and our community by temporarily closing the Moogseum to the public,” stated Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa. “During this time, the work of the Bob Moog Foundation will continue, with our staff working remotely to advance our projects. While the considerations around the spread of the virus remain fluid, we will continue to reassess when we will  reopen the Moogseum.”

The decision to close the Moogseum comes with considerable financial ramifications. During this time the Foundation encourages supporting its work through donations or a variety of other means, explained here: http://bit.ly/BMFWaysToSupport.

The Moogseum, which opened on May 23, 2019, is an interactive facility which brings the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog alive for people of all ages to experience. It is the hallmark project of the Bob Moog Foundation, representing the convergence of its work in education and archive preservation.

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Categories: Community Music
Name That Creek Campaign with River Link Online
Mar 24 all-day
River Link Online

We want your input! Name that Creek is a RiverLink program that connects communities with local unnamed streams through naming campaigns.
There is a small unnamed stream that runs through a wooded area between Walton Street Park and the AB Tech campus, and drains into the French Broad River. We need your help in picking an official name for it!
Click on the link below to share your input. Voting ends Friday, March 27!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc26N7Q8o9r9iyk-VLqvvA9fi0LegijJO_LTrgdkLoWt2bH_Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

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Categories: Community
National Museum of Natural History – Virtual Tours
Mar 24 all-day
National Museum of Natural History On-line
NMNH Rotunda

The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.

Virtual Tour Tips

  • To navigate between adjoining rooms in the tours, click on the blue arrow links on the floor or use the navigation map in the upper right of the presentation screen.
  • Look for the camera icon which gives you a close-up view of a particular object or exhibit panel.
  • Try zooming in as some of the images are stitched together from individual pictures in order to create very high resolution giga-pixel images.

Available Tours

Hall of Fossils - Deep Time, Giant Sloth
Permanent Exhibits
Jellyfish from the deep ocean
Current Exhibits
Cave painting
Past Exhibits
NMNH Rotunda
Museum Support Center & Research Stations
The Burghers of Calais in the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden
A Few Other Smithsonian Tours
Please note: This tour and these presentations have been tested and should work on all common devices, browsers, and operating systems (using a desktop computer with Windows, Mac, Linux or a mobile device such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android). Functionality and appearance may vary as it will adjust automatically to accommodate the most visitors. Please let us know what you think of the tour and how the experience can be improved. Send your feedback to the NMNH Webmaster.

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Categories: Art & Craft Community Education Family Fun
No Public Fingerprint Services Buncombe County Identification Bureau until further notice
Mar 24 all-day
Buncombe County Identification Bureau

Update March 20, 2020

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 staffing is limited. Please call (828) 250-4665 (option 4) prior to coming to the office located at 20 Davidson Dr. 

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, there will be NO public fingerprint services available until further notice as we all must strive to maintain six feet of social distance.

Thank you for your understanding during this extraordinarily
stressful time as everyone attends to their personal well-being,
needs of their families, and assists in protecting our community.

Applications for pistol purchase permits and concealed handgun permits are available online.

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Categories: Community
Raffle: Trip to London or Cash Asheville Community Theatre
Mar 24 – Mar 23 all-day
Asheville Community Theatre

 

Tickets on sale through June 28, 2020

We know how completely odd it seems to be raffling off a trip to London right now. We’re barely leaving our homes for any reason, so jetting off around the world seems flat out bonkers! We’re hopeful that international travel and fun vacations will happen again in the future – and that’s why we extended and amended the raffle prize! If you win, you can choose the trip to London (and you have 18 months to book your travel) OR you can choose to take the cash value of the trip instead ($10,000).

Our raffles have been important fundraisers for ACT over the years, and this one is no different. ACT has lost 85% of our income as an organization, so this raffle is one of the few ways we can continue to bring a little money in the door.

Buying a raffle ticket is a great way to support ACT right now – and it just might be you who gets some really great news from us!

 

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Register of Deeds Responds to Coronavirus with Modified In-Person Services
Mar 24 all-day
Buncombe County Government

image of document and pen

Update March 20: The Register of Deeds Office will be fully closed for all services on Monday and Tuesday, March 23-24, for deep cleaning.

In an effort to promote social distancing to slow the spread of Coronavirus: COVID-19 during the State of Emergency, the Register of Deeds office will be amending all in-person services.

The CDC and local health authorities recommend the use of social distancing strategies to slow the spread of this pandemic. They recommend employers establish policies such as telecommuting and online services to increase the physical distance among employees and their clients. The Buncombe County Register of Deeds office will be closed to in person services but will have all office functions available to residents and law offices online.

Modified In-Person Services Include:

Recording Real Estate Documents

Currently 56% of documents that are processed in Buncombe County are electronically recorded (meaning the real estate attorney never comes into the ROD office). The other documents are either mailed in or brought in person. During this State of Emergency, we strongly encourage all documents to be electronically recorded.

In an effort to help with this transition our eRecording vendor, Simplifile, has agreed to waive all startup fees and annual costs throughout the State of Emergency.

For those who want to record documents in person, they must use the new drop box outside of the office. For those who mail in documents or eRecord will not see any change in operations. 

Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates

Throughout the declared State of Emergency all certified copies of birth, death and marriage certificates will be available for purchase online only. The Buncombe County Register of Deeds office will charge you only the regular cost of the certificate, $10. There will be no surcharge for our online service or for mailing you the certificate, thus keeping you safer and us safer from spreading germs to each other. To purchase a certificate go to buncombecounty.org/birth. 

Marriage Licenses

Throughout the State of Emergency, marriage licenses and notary oaths will be available daily by appointment only. Since these services must be in person because we have to verify each person’s identity and see them sign, we ask that you only come in at your scheduled time and only if you are not sick. We also promise that only non-sick staff are allowed to serve you. Appointments can be made online at the new Marriage License and Notary Oaths Calendar.

We are committed to providing services in a safe yet effective way for the duration of this situation. These plans are subject to change as the situation evolves. For the most up to date information on all Buncombe County services, please go to our user-friendly website at BuncombeCounty.org.

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St. John in the Wilderness Services Cancelled ALL MARCH
Mar 24 all-day
St. John in the Wilderness

In compliance with a directive from Bishop Jose McLoughlin, all worship services are cancelled through March in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Please stay safe.

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Categories: Community
The Orange Peel: Ticket Holders
Mar 24 all-day
The Orange Peel

We are asking fans to hold onto their tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled performance date as soon as they’re announced.  

We understand that there is uncertainty for you as you wait for replacement shows to be scheduled and to determine whether it will work out for all the previous buyers to attend. If you are able to hold onto purchased concert ticket and be patient with us as tours work through this large volume of rescheduling, it will allow venues like us to survive being closed for an extended duration while we have no new streams of bar, concessions or ticket revenue.

We want our customers to know that the Orange Peel, like many Asheville’s venues, is a locally owned, locally run small business that employees over 50 local workers at a living wage during normal business operation. Our plan and hope is that we will be able to weather this difficult time, and come out stronger for it on the other end, when we can again be together, enjoying live music. COVID-19 and the resulting bans on crowd gatherings has had and will have a massive financial impact on our business, and every other business in the live events and performance arts sector. We are trying to keep as many of our staff employed as we can while trying to remain strong and sustainable in the interim weeks and months that we are closed.

We appreciate your patience and ongoing support of small businesses and venues like ours as we navigate this unprecedented situation. Please keep supporting each other and our local small businesses. Together, we’ll get through this!

 

XO,
The Peel

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Categories: Community Music
Untied Way: Volunteer opportunities (both in-person and virtual)
Mar 24 all-day
Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

We really can’t remember a time when we’ve seen the entire community come together like it has over the past week. We are so incredibly honored and humbled to be working alongside each of you as we navigate these difficult times.

Hands On Asheville-Buncombe is playing a critical role in the COVID-19 community-wide response efforts; serving as the community hub for volunteering around this crisis. We are working daily with partners, government agencies, businesses and organizations, and individuals; identifying community needs and responding through the power of volunteerism.

We’ve set up our online portal to serve as an all-encompassing inventory of community-wide volunteer needs that address relief efforts. We have one simple ask of you today, sign up to receive COVID-19 specific volunteer opportunities (both in-person and virtual). This unprecedented situation calls for an unprecedented response, sign up today!

To stay up-to-date on the latest COVID-19 news, frequently visit United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County’s COVID-19 page.

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Categories: Community Volunteers
Verner Early Education: How to Keep Kids Engaged at Home
Mar 24 all-day
online

Early Education Home-Days:  Socially Distanced But Still Connected

Even during social distancing, families and their early learners benefit from high-quality early education.

Like so many families in our community that are practicing social distancing and are fortunate to have the ability to do so, I am working from home.  As early educators, we know very well the struggles of working from home while having little ones at your side.  Verner staff are working remotely and supporting Verner families that are now practicing “home-days” while center-based care is suspended.

Some observations about home-days:

Early educators speak frequently about the importance of trusting connections and relationships and their importance for the development of children’s social-emotional intelligence and foundations for life-long learning.  This is true for both children and adults! During these days of increased isolation, Verner’s early educators have all been asking what can we do to support families so home-days feel good for everyone and our community remains connected even if we cannot all be together at school right now.

Our staff are making these home-day suggestions available to the community:

https://www.vernerearlylearning.org/covid-19.html

We have also created a YouTube site so that our children can share videos that their teachers have recorded of themselves reading stories, going on an exploratory hike, etc.:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4dZ7hot37TIK8EYzgdnBcA

Buncombe Partnership for Children has also compiled a great list of supports for families:

https://buncombepfc.org/covid19/

Our community is coming together in amazing ways to support families through this transitional period.

We hope to back serving families in center-based care soon!

Verner Center for Early Learning fosters holistic learning environments where young children and families thrive.

Verner supports over 250 families with center-based and home-based services at four locations throughout Buncombe County.  For more information please visit www.vernerearlylearning.org

 

 

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Categories: Community Education Family Fun
Virtual Museum Tours
Mar 24 all-day
Google Arts & Culture

https://artsandculture.google.com/project/streetviews

 

Virtual tour

Explore panoramic views of famous sites in 360˚ Street View tours.

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Categories: Art & Craft
YMCA Supports Community During Pandemic Child Care, Food, Online services
Mar 24 all-day
YMCA
 These are unprecedented times for the YMCA, the nation, and the world. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, the YMCA of Western North Carolina is adapting to adjust operations.
Effective Monday, March 16, all YMCA of WNC centers will close to the public for at least two weeks.
These locations are the Asheville YMCA, Black Mountain YMCA, Corpening Memorial YMCA, Ferguson Family YMCA, Hendersonville Family YMCA, Reuter Family YMCA, Woodfin YMCA, YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus, and YMCA Youth Services Center at Beaverdam.
All YMCA programs, including wellness programs, youth sports, and swim lessons, are also suspended.
“The YMCA has a strong history of adapting to meet our community’s needs,” said President and CEO Paul Vest. “During this time of need, we are working with community partners to support our neighbors and to help them stay healthy in spirit, mind, and body.”
Emergency child care programs
Some parents must work and cannot stay home. We are here for them.
Because the majority of our afterschool programs take place in schools that will be closed for the next two weeks, we are not able to run those programs. The Y will not charge families for afterschool care while schools are closed. Any payments that were made in advance have been credited to future weeks when our afterschool program resumes.
We are in discussions with county emergency management officials, and are preparing to offer child care to healthcare providers and first responders in our centers while schools are closed.
We are supporting our afterschool families by sending daily emails with fun activities, including active play ideas (scavenger hunts, kids yoga, kids Zumba and more), character development work, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) projects for all ages.
To help us assess community child care needs, we encourage area parents to complete this brief survey.
Ensuring food security
Starting March 16, our mobile food markets will hand out prepackaged bags for our neighbors to pick up at scheduled market sites. As always, there’s no charge for this service, and no questions are asked.
We are also working with local school systems to deliver food to children in need. Starting Monday, March 16, we will serve packaged take-home dinners at Oakley, Estes, Black Mountain, Pisgah, West Buncombe, and Weaverville from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. alongside Buncombe County Schools lunch service.
If anyone is quarantined and needs food resources, they can reach out to 828 775 7081 for assistance.
Maintaining connections
We realize this is an uncertain and anxious time, and that our members and participants depend on us for programs that support their health and well-being.
Many of our evidenced-based health intervention classes, such as our Diabetes Prevention Program, are being held virtually.
We are also pleased to offer our members access to a variety of free online workouts and group exercise classes to help them stay fit during this time of social distancing. These options offer high-quality workouts via TV, computer, tablet, and smartphone:
“The Y is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other,” said Vest. “We have received an incredibly supportive response from our members and the community, with many members deciding to continue their membership dues to help us ensure vital services that preserve and protect community.”
Those who need assistance with membership may call the Y Business Center at 828 210 5910.
Providing emergency relief
The community need for child care and food security is great. Please help us continue to provide these essential services by donating to our Community Emergency Response Fund.
To volunteer to provide these services to the community, please see our volunteer signup page.
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2020 Census Symposium CANCELLED
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
UNC Asheville Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room

UNC Asheville will present a free, public, all-day symposium on the 2020 Census, featuring faculty, community and government experts, student presentations and more. This event takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, in the Highsmith Student Union, Blue Ridge Room. The public is welcome to attend any or all symposium sessions.

Student presentations will take place in the morning, and faculty/expert presentations will come after lunch, which will be provided for symposium attendees, along with coffee, tea, and light refreshments.

For the full schedule, go to:
https://www.unca.edu/events-and-news/event/unc-asheville-2020-census-symposium/

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Categories: Community Education
Natural Impressions: Prints from the Asheville Printmakers CANCELLED
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The North Carolina Arboretum

On display daily January 18 – April 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the upstairs gallery of the Education Center, the Asheville Printmakers’ newest exhibit, Natural Impressions, will feature a variety of two- and three-dimensional print pieces utilizing numerous printmaking processes. Works will inspire visitors to think about the beauty and fragility of plants and the natural world through various perspectives and printmaking techniques. All pieces are available for purchase and a portion of the sales will benefit The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

Founded in 2013, the Asheville Printmakers is an energetic group of artists dedicated to expressing ideas and imagery through the medium of print. The group encompasses a wide range of processes and content, including traditional methods, such as lithography, woodcut and screen printing, and contemporary photographic printing processes, such as carbon printing, platinum-palladium and photopolymer etching. 

Parking Fees

  • Members: Free
  • Personal Vehicles: $14
  • Motorhomes / Vehicles (21’ or larger): $50
  • Buses: $100

There are no other admission charges required for visitors to access the Arboretum’s grounds and facilities during the day beyond the standard parking fees listed above.

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Categories: Art & Craft Benefit Community
Hickory Nut Gap Farm UPDATED info. FOOD ORDERS
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

  • Pickup window is 1-4 PM.
  • Orders placed after 7 am will be available for pickup the following day– orders placed on Sunday will be available for wed pickup.
  • Please reference website for available product and pricing. We had to change the price on the beef sampler and are no longer selling single meat sticks, hot dogs, sausage chubs, etc.

HNG Orders for Pickup

Our Butchery will be offering pre-packed boxes of various cuts (many of which are discounted) for pick up at the farm in a drive thru fashion. Meat box drive-thru pick up will be available for pickup between 11:00am-4:00 pm.

  • Beef Box – $250 (STORE ONLY)
    • 2 ea- Tri Tip or Coulotte
    • 3-4 depending on size- Skirt Steak
    • 1 bulk 5# pack- Bavette or Flatiron
    • 2 ea- 5# total- Chuck Roast
  • Pork Box – $180 (STORE ONLY)
    • 2 ea- Baby Back Ribs
    • 2 ea- Pork Tenderloin
    • 1 cs (20 each) Boneless Pork Chops
    • 4 ea- Breakfast Sausage Chubs
    • 2 packs- Retail Sweet Italian Sausage
    • 2 packs- Retail Bratwurst
  • Sausage Chubs
    • $6.25/each or $67.50/cs (12/cs)
    • 10% discount per case
    • Breakfast, Mild Italian, Chorizo
  • Retail Sausages
    • $7.99 per pack. $79.99/cs
    • Bratwurst or Sweet Italian
  • SALE Boneless Pork Chops (IN-STORE ONLY)
    • Case only- 20 chops $40
  • SALE Salamis
    • $8.99/ea. $106.99/case – (12/cs)
    • All flavors- no mixed cases
  • SALE Meat Sticks 
    • 24 stick caddy $30. $120 case (6 caddies)
  • SALE Hot Dogs
  • $5 ea. (6 dogs/pack) $40/cs (8 / cs)
  • Ground Beef
    • 1lb – $7.49/lb
    • 5lb bulk – $37.45
    • 10lb bulk – $74.90 (2 5lb bags)
  • Bacon
    • $11.99 for 1lb pack

Call 828-628-1027 to order.
Or Order Online

HNG Lunch Take-Out Menu

Our Deli will be offering drive-thru, prepaid lunch orders only. To-go orders will be available for pickup between 11:00am-3:30 pm.

Meats

  • Pulled Pork BBQ
    • $16.00 per qt
  • Herb Roasted Pork Loin
    • $20.00 2.5# avg.
  • Beef Pot Roast
    • $24.00 2.5# avg.

Sides

(by the qt, serves approx. 4)
$12.99 ea

  • Lard Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Cheese Grits
  • Green Beans w/ Butter & Garlic
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Bacon
  • Baked Beans
  • Mac & Cheese

Salad

  • Spring Mix Salad -$10
    • green goddess dressing, cherry tomatoes, red onion, carrots, cucumbers & goat cheese

Call 828-628-1027 to order.
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Asheville City Schools: DELIVERY SITES for School Meals
Mar 24 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Asheville City Schools

Asheville City Schools began delivery March 17 to the following locations from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Community centers at Pisgah View Apartments
  • Hillcrest Apartments
  • Klondyke Apartments
  • Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center
  • Isaac Dickson Elementary School will have a drive-thru option, with that site open from 2-4 p.m.
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Categories: Community
Blue Ridge Humane Society Rescheduled the Cause for Paws Luncheon March 24 to November 6, 2020
Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm
Champion Hills

“It is with great regret and reluctance that the decision was made to cancel this event as it is one we are excited about and feel is a special opportunity for our community.” said Angela Prodrick, Executive Director of Blue Ridge Humane Society. “However, the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, sponsors, guests and contributors is of utmost importance.”

Adam with Molly cropped image

Join us at the Champion Hills Clubhouse with special guest speaker Adam LeGrand of K9s for Warriors. We will celebrate the positive impact of animal rescue not just here at home in Henderson County but in the lives of veterans across the nation. Adam will speak directly to the profound effect that a service animal has had in his life, after Molly was rescued from a Henderson County shelter and became a part of the K9s for Warriors Program.

In addition to Adam and Molly, the luncheon will feature the presentation of the first K9 Hometown Hero Award presented by Hunter Subaru to celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in our community! Nominate your guide, hearing, law enforcement, military, search and rescue, service, or Credentialed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) dog for the Hunter Subaru K9 Hero Award here! The top three finalists will be invited to the Blue Ridge Humane Society Cause for Paws Luncheon for recognition and for the announcement of the overall winner.

Attendees who have already purchased tickets have the following options:

  1. Do nothing.  In that case, ticket(s) will be reserved for the November 6th event and Blue Ridge Humane will contact the ticket holder with further details as that date approaches.
  2. Ticket holders who have a scheduling conflict can donate the amount of their ticket(s) to the Blue Ridge Humane Society for the care of animals in the Adoption Center OR request a refund by contacting Laresa Griffin at [email protected] or (828) 692-2639 ext 304. If a refund is requested the process may take 1-2 weeks due to the current situation.

Ticket sales will still be open for the November date and updated details regarding the luncheon will be released in the near future.

BRHS asks that the public monitor its website at www.blueridgehumane.org, and their social media channels for updates regarding events, preparation or animal care in the midst of COVID-19 presence.

The Blue Ridge Humane Society, Inc., is a 501(c)3 animal welfare organization started in 1952 dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and our neighboring communities. BRHS cares for pets awaiting adoption at the Adoption Center; offers low-cost vaccine clinics, animal education programs, pet training classes, and youth education and projects; coordinates community pet food assistance, emergency vet assistance, and the Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP), which is a collaboration with Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville, and the Henderson County Animal Services Center.

If you believe in our cause, consider making a donation or learning how to volunteer by visiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society’s website at www.blueridgehumane.org or call (828) 692-2639.

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CANCELLED: Asheville’s Independent Restaurants Are Hiring! AIR Job Fair
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Hilton DoubleTree in Biltmore Village

Asheville’s vibrant culinary community is ready to spice up your career.

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association brings dozens of restaurants together for the 2020 AIR Job Fair Tuesday, March 24 at the  from 1 p.m – 4 p.m.

“This is a unique opportunity to meet directly with Asheville restaurant owners and operators, learn the restaurants missions and goals, and really create a perfect match with the job seekers,” said Kim Murray, owner of Creekside Taphouse.

Creekside Taphouse will join dozens of independently owned restaurants throughout Buncombe County seeking to fill hundreds of open positions for all levels of experience and growth.

“Our industry is creating more than just jobs, we are in the business of creating experiences and careers,” said Murray. “We are looking to grow people along with our restaurant. Many owners have more than one location here in Asheville or in nearby cities, so there are many options for growth.”

From front of the house servers and bartenders, to kitchen staff, management and more, the 2020 AIR Job Fair can take the bland out of everyday business and drive your career path in Asheville’s bustling food & beverage industry.

AIR restaurants will also be giving away restaurant gift cards and prizes throughout the day.

For more information, visit www.airasheville.org or contact Jane Anderson at [email protected].

ABOUT AIR

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association is a group of over 150 locally owned, independent restaurants that serve the flourishing food scene of Asheville, NC. As one of the largest organization of independent restaurants in the country, AIR is dedicated to keeping Asheville’s food scene eclectic, authentic and flavorful. This diverse community of restaurants and restaurateurs range from large to small and fine to casual dining, each bringing their own personality and talents to our vibrant mountain city.

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Wild Fermentation Workshop
Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Join Fermenti for a hands-on demonstration and discussion designed to introduce you to the basic principles of vegetable fermentation for the home, hobby farmer/gardener and foodie alike! Problem solving techniques, creative approaches and planning your garden with intention to ferment will all be discussed. The two basic types of vegetable fermentation will be covered: self-brining (sauerkraut and kimchi) and brined vegetables (pickles).
 
The class will also include:
– make and take home ferments
– fermented beverage of choice
– tasting menu featuring fermenti ferments
 
We will cover everything from salt curing fruits, honey ferments, basic fermentation principles and creative recipe ideas to add flair to any culinary function. You will walk away with ferment recipe ideas, culinary applications of fermented foods and a secure understanding of how fermentation will cut your food waste, reduce food budget and increase your nutritional value. 
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Categories: Education Garden Events
Building a More Inclusive City Through the Arts in Chattanooga
Mar 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Center for Craft

his lecture is part of the new Creative Sector Talks series.

Katelyn Kirnie Director of Public Art Chattanooga will share projects and address the question, How do you acknowledge a city’s history of racial tension and exclusion while also building public spaces that welcome and celebrate diversity? James McKissic, President of Artsbuild will share how their Equity in the Arts Grant program is building a more inclusive Chattanooga and how the organization has changed funding to be more equitable and responsive to Chattanooga’s arts and cultural community.Both presenters will share examples of how Creative Placemaking is empowering residents to make positive change in their communities.

Public Art Chattanooga is dedicated to presenting a wide variety of high quality public art – working with the community to enhance the civic environment and enrich the lives of visitors and residents.

Since 1969, ArtsBuild has served as a catalyst for the arts in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. Through grant-making, arts education initiatives, and arts advocacy, we are focused on what the arts can do to make our community a better place.

Free for AAAC Members, $5 for Non-Members

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Categories: Art & Craft Community Other
Awakening Support Group
Mar 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism

This group is dedicated to the growing number of people interested in Awakening to their True Nature. We explore the experience of simply Being through:

| Self-Inquiry | Presence | Surrender | Gratitude | Meditation |

• Transcend egoic mind patterns
• See the gift in challenging situations
• Live your Life’s Purpose
• Find lasting Inner Peace

Group meetings consist of Meditation, Video Satsang (watching videos of spiritual teachers) and a Sharing Circle (optional).

Donations of any amount are welcomed. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. (Donate online at https://tinyurl.com/awakeningsupport)

About the Facilitator:

Trey Carland, author of “A Seeker’s Guide to Inner Peace: Notes to Self,” has been hosting Awakening group meetings since 2007. “My passion is sharing the gift of Awakening with the World.”

Comments:

“Trey Carland embodies perfectly the quote, “still waters run deep.” I happened upon Trey several years ago through his spiritual awakening group. From this experience, Trey appeared to me as a wise Sage. Trey is accepting and patient with people. His demeanor is calm and loving. For me, it was evident that the stillness of Trey’s soul, is like a shimmering river that runs endlessly, with much depth. With celebration, I am blessed for having him as a friend. ” ~ John K.

(Read More at http://www.treycarland.com)

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Categories: Community Spiritual
Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center

Charlotte Hornets

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Categories: Sports
Charlotte Hornets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Basketball
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm
Spectrum Center
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Categories: Sports
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Swamp Rabbits Hockey offers fantastic fun for the whole family! The Greenville Swamp Rabbits play in the South Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL, the premiere AA hockey league. The Swamp Rabbits play 36 home games (October-April) and offer endless entertainment opportunities! For more information on Swamp Rabbits hockey, visit swamprabbits.com. Proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Categories: Sports
The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm
www.iamavl.com

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The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP

Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!

Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.

Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !

Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!

SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm

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Categories: Community Music
Three Tall Women
Mar 24 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Community Theatre

Three Tall Women

April 16 -26th Friday thru Sunday

Three Tall Women, by Pulitzer Prize winner, Edward Albee, follows the lives and memories of three women, who have more in common then we know. The storyline explores a startling and provocative life review, bristling with unresolved guilt.“Powerful!” “Brilliant!”
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Categories: Theatre
Tuesday Early Jam
Mar 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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Categories: Community Food & Drink Music
Tuesday Night Funk Jam
Mar 24 @ 10:00 pm – Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

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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 10PM sharp, the Legendary House Band kicks off the night

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Categories: Food & Drink Music
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
30th Annual Conference and Trade Show Carolina Recycling Association POSTPONED
Mar 25 all-day
Raleigh Convention Center

The CRA Board and Staff have been closely monitoring the coronavirus situation along with the concerns of our members and attendees. The Board met this morning and agreed that postponing the conference is best.  CRA is working diligently to finalize the details for the rescheduled conference, tentatively scheduled for August 4-7.  We will send out updated details as soon as possible and ask for your patience as we work through this process. 
Please read the information below for important information about hotel reservations and registration.  The CRA website will have the most updated information, please check www.cra-recycle.org for updates.

  

Please direct any questions and inquiries to [email protected] or call us at 877.972.0007

 

More than 500 representatives of recycling companies, local governments, state and federal agencies, universities and colleges, state recycling organizations and other non-profits will gather in Raleigh, NC – the vibrant capital of North Carolina – at the Raleigh Convention Center from March 23-26, 2020 to network, learn, plan, and influence issues affecting recycling in both states and beyond.

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Categories: Community
Asheville Area Arts Council Arts Impact Surveys
Mar 25 all-day
Asheville Area Arts Council On-line

Asheville Area Arts Relief Fund Survey
We are looking into starting an arts relief fund, but donations are hard to come by right now. Please complete this very short survey to help us determine how we can work together to support our local arts community during this pandemic.
Take the Survey

Americans for the Arts Economic Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Arts and Cultural Sector Survey
This survey is designed to collect information about the financial and human impacts that the spread of the coronavirus has had on arts and cultural organizations. The survey also collects basic information about the participating organizations so that the data can be parsed by specific geographic regions, artistic disciplines, and budget categories.
Take the Survey

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Categories: Art & Craft Community