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Alex Williams
“I grew up on 80’s hair metal,” Alex Williams says with a laugh. “My dad listened
to Cinderella and Ratt, so that was my musical upbringing until I was about 16.
That’s when my grandparents played me ‘Dreaming My Dreams’ by Waylon
Jennings and ‘Red Headed Stranger’ by Willie Nelson.”
It would be hard to overstate the importance of those records on Alex Williams’
life. After hearing them, he traded in his electric guitar for an acoustic, dove deep
into classic country music, and, most importantly, began writing his own songs.
Roughly a decade later, Williams is releasing his debut album, ‘Better Than
Myself,’ and much like Willie and Waylon, he’s doing it on his own terms.
“It seems like there’s a lot of people out there just trying to get through the day,”
reflects Williams. “They’re working a job they don’t love or following somebody
else’s dreams just because it’s safe and it keeps them comfortable. I didn’t want
to be like that.”
‘Better Than Myself’ is a distant cry from the sugary pop hybrids currently
dominating country radio airwaves, and as far as Williams is concerned, that’s a
good thing. He’s part of a new breed of upstart outsiders, writing music that at
once sounds both modern and traditional, channeling the raw, authentic sound
that’s made stars out of outlaw singers and red dirt rockers. His live show is a
force to be reckoned with, earning him dates with everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd
to Hank Williams, Jr., but he’s equally at home in the studio. Fat, twangy guitar
tones, honky-tonk pianos, and swirling pedal steel lay the framework for Williams’
blend of vintage country and southern rock, and his lived-in baritone breathes
genuine life and depth into his based-on-a-true-story brand of songwriting.
“This record represents the last ten years of my life,” says Williams. “My
thoughts, my feelings, everything that I’ve been through, it’s all in these songs.
It’s what I’ve wanted to say for a decade.”
Williams was born just outside Indianapolis, in the small town of Pendleton, IN.
After graduating from high school, he relocated to Nashville for a short-lived stint
at Belmont University, but he quickly dropped out after realizing he could learn
more about life by hitting the road and experiencing it than he ever could in a
classroom.
“I played some in Nashville and did the Broadway thing, and I played locally
around Indiana some, too, but my first real gigs were in Texas,” remembers
Williams. “I went down there because my cousin owned this shrimper bar on the
Gulf coast where I could play. That was a big part of what got me so into Texas
and all those Texas songwriters like Guy Clark, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Billy Joe
Shaver.”
Williams had a band with some of his former college classmates, and by the time
he was ready to make the leap and go solo, buzz about the group had caught the
ear of Big Machine Label Group’s Julian Raymond. While Big Machine might be
best known as home to crossover stars like Taylor Swift, Raymond’s illustrious
pedigree as a GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer included work with old
school greats like Glen Campbell and Hank Williams Jr., and he sensed
something special in Williams.
“I was worried,” remembers Williams. “I was 25, leaving this band, and I had no
idea where my career was going to go, but Julian gave me a chance. He invited
me to come by and start recording demos of my songs, and we probably ended
up doing 50 or 60 of them. We kept slimming it down, but I kept writing.”
When it was time to head into the studio for proper recording sessions, Williams
and Raymond pieced together an all-star band featuring some of Nashville’s
finest musicians: drummer Victor Indrizzo (Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris),
keyboard player Matt Rollings (Lyle Lovett, Mark Knopfler), bassist Joeie
Canaday (Leann Rimes, Steven Curtis Chapman), pedal steel player Dan
Dugmore (James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt), and guitarists Tom Bukovac (Don
Henley, Stevie Nicks) and J.T. Corenflos (Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson).
With Raymond at the helm as producer, the band recorded live on the studio floor
and wrapped basic tracking in just two days. The result is a rollicking throwback
chock full of wit and wisdom, colored throughout by Williams’ fierce streak of
independence. Album opener “Better Than Myself,” which features harmonica
legend and longtime Willie Nelson bandmember Mickey Raphael, sets the stage
perfectly, as Williams sings, “Truth be told in every note I play / Truth be told I
don’t care what you say.”
“One of my old bandmates was pissed at me one time and he said, ‘Man, your
songs are better than you are,'” Williams remembers. “That was hard to hear, but
I had to save the line. I wrote the song in the back room of a venue before we
played one of our last shows together, and it really felt like this new beginning for
me.”
Williams has never been one to pull a punch in his deeply personal songwriting.
On the fingerpicked “Pay No Mind,” he imparts hard-won insight about what (and
who) really matters, while the folky “Freak Flag” is a devil-may-care ode to being
yourself, and “Little Too Stoned” laments the loss of the authentic in favor of our
society’s obsession with the latest trends and fads. Elsewhere on the album, the
hard-charging “Hell Bent Hallelujah” offers up a profane prayer for some good
news, the infectious “More Than Survival” insists on living a life that’s more
meaningful than just getting by, and “A Few Short Miles” draws inspiration from a
figure Williams met during those early days onstage in Texas.
“There was a fisherman down there who rescued an old acoustic guitar from a
dumpster after a hurricane came through Galveston,” remembers Williams. “One
day I was in the bar restringing my guitar and he knocked on the door and gave it
to me. It was really inspiring getting to know him, and a lot of things he said to me
made it into that song.”
Perhaps the most personal track on the record, though, is “Old Tattoo,” a stirring
ode to Williams’ grandfather and the strength of his mother and grandmother in
the face of his passing. “Time don’t heal / It’s just fadin’ like the floors of an old
saloon,” he sings. “You can hide the pain away / Even if it’s carved right into you /
Like an old tattoo.”
It’s an arresting moment, and an apt metaphor for a songwriter with the ability to
lodge his melodies and lyrics deep beneath your skin. Forget fame and fortune,
hits and hype. As far as Williams is concerned, the legacy you leave behind with
the ones you care about most is the true measure of any man. With that in mind,
and with a debut album as good as ‘Better Than Myself’ under his belt, it’s clear
that Alex Williams is here to do more than just survive.
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WHERE: THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market St, 28801
WHEN: Friday August 24, 2018
DOORS: 8pm | SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: vintage rock n’roll
AGES: 21+
SEATS: scattered seats / standing
TICKETS: $5 at the door
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3 COOL CATS:
WEBSITE: www.3coolcats.net
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/LKELTVBIYqE
3 COOL CATS – THE COOLEST VINTAGE ROCK & ROLL TRIO IN THE CAROLINAS!
If you are a fan of 50’s and 60’s rock and roll then you are gonna love 3 Cool Cats.
Hank Bones (Guitar & Vocals), Mike Filippone (Bass & Vocals) and Russ Wilson (Drums & Vocals) play all of the great hits of the early days of rock and roll.
Elvis, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, The Beatles, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, The Five Satins, The Moonglows, The Flamingos, etc.
Together since 2011, these gentlemen have been rockin’ and rollin from coast to coast with their authentic sound. What also makes this band unique is not only the their playing style but also their incredible vocal harmony.
3 Cool Cats prove time and time again that they are The Coolest Vintage Rock & Roll Trio in the Carolinas.
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Monolord is a doom/ sludge metal, and heavy rock mixed band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 2013.
w/ Navajo Witch, APE VERMIN
at The Mothlight
August 24th
Doors 8:30
Tickets $12adv
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Genre: Roots/Funk/Soul
Tickets: $10.00
Show: 9PM (Doors: 8PM)
Ages: 21+
Noah Proudfoot and The Botanicals
After releasing his debut album, Asheville songwriter Noah Proudfoot has teamed up with brother Ben Stockdale on drums, Brady Williams on steel drum, Kyle Nucelli on bass and Rob Lenfesty on keys to form a high energy soul group that has been steadily gaining a foothold in Western North Carolina’s music scene. Delivering performances that drive the spirit and touch on topics from mindfulness to environmental stewardship- this band is intent on making music with a message. From indie-hop, to funk and reggae, there is no territory that this band will not explore- except maybe country metal. But even that sounds exciting. After launching a successful Kickstarter campaign, the is excited to release the fruits of their labor.
web: http://www.noahproudfoot.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/uN8RuEMXDtM
Hustle Souls
Once upon a time in the budding music-mecca of Asheville, NC, a man with a trumpet, an acoustic guitar and a mission metamorphosed into the synergistic soul/indie-pop band, Hustle Souls. With 2 ½ years of touring under their belt, the band’s feel-good, modern meets vintage sound, have earned them a reputation as one of the region’s most promising independent acts.
Lead singer and keyboardist, Billy Litz’s rootsy influences and vulnerable compositions are embroidered, garnished, and decked out by a powerhouse soul band. The rhythm section, Tommy Moore and Sean McCann aggressively usher in a tight jazz and R&B influence, while guitarist, Chris Everett, brings the group to the next level with his rock-ribbed feel.
In 2017 the band was approached by gold and platinum mixer and producer Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin (Ben Harper, the Broadcast, Pharcyde) about making a record which has set the ball rolling at a different pace. Hustle Souls’ eclectic sound will soon come together on their debut full-length album, “Color.”
web: http://www.hustlesouls.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/95AE2ZhPmKY
Sister Ivy
Sister Ivy began in the summer of 2015, when on-again/off-again explorer of music, Rachel Waterhouse, decided that she couldn’t keep hiding skeletons of songs under her twin bed anymore. The decision arose when local reporter Carrie Eidson, booked her to play a Mountain express acoustic session at Sherwood Music in Asheville, NC. Rachel nervously dusted off two of the skeletons and scribbled a few charts so that guitarist Brian Kirk could understand them (kind of), and chose a name. But it wasn’t enough. There was so much more that could be done…with drums…with some low end…with the endless supply of song bones. She needed a band. So, with a few poorly made charts and quite a few more pipe dreams, Rachel set out to find collaborators to flesh out her dreams.
The going was tough…with complicated designs and limited experience, band leading was a difficult task. There were lessons that Rachel had skipped that she had to keep going back to pick up. There were mistakes made and multiple changes of members, but every change was a challenge to grow and get better at the work. New songs came, along with new inspirations and new influences, gifted by the exemplary collaborators that loaned their time and energy to the project. Beautiful and excellent musicians added to the tunes in turn…giving them skin, motor skills–a nervous system even. Rachel began to be more on music than not, day by day, as the project grew in complexity and depth, and Sister Ivy became a matter of utmost importance in her life.
Now, after nearly two and a half years of gestation, Sister Ivy is feeling rooted enough to release somewhat permanent interpretations of her music, in the form of recorded material. The EP, Plecia, recorded at El Rancho Morbido in Black Mountain in June and July of 2017 with guitarist Kayla Zuskin, bassist Brennan Dugan, and drummer Will Miller, will be released in March. The three-song EP features a fairly wide representation of the sounds Sister Ivy produces, from the neo-soul vibe of Dark Magic, to the highly jazz influenced track, Nu V.U., and the epic, free-verse poem that is Song of the Skeleton Woman. The single, Sepia Sun, recorded independently with current band members (Asher Hill on bass, Paul Gladstone on drums) and local trumpeter Alex Bradley, will be released in February, along with Sister Ivy’s first ever Music Video.
Sister Ivy fuses Neo-soul, Jazz, R&B, and Rock elements to carry poetic musings to the listener’s ear on a groove-able beat. Lyrical content spans a wide spectrum, emotional states ranging from sweet infatuation to righteous anger; content ranging from entomological curiosity to suspicions of an impending apocalypse. However, no matter how dim the story seems, there is always a glimmer of hope hidden…somewhere. The sonic vehicle on which the lyrics travel is twisted and expansive, with influences spanning from Badu and Glasper to Radiohead and Pink Floyd.
Listen at your own risk. Sister Ivy may attempt to challenge your core beliefs or (gasp) move your feet a little.
web: https://www.sisterivy.com/
vid: https://soundcloud.com/sister-ivy/from-the-tap-and-interview-on-1033-1112016
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For You To See The Stars is Radney Foster’s eleventh album. Foster has written eight number one hit singles, including his own “Nobody Wins,” and “Crazy Over You” with duo Foster & Lloyd. His discography contains countless cuts by artists ranging anywhere from country (Keith Urban, The Dixie Chicks, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) to contemporary (Marc Broussard, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Boys). Although highly recognized and accomplished in the music world, Foster is a true renaissance man. In addition to For You To See The Stars being his first book, Foster recently starred in the world premiere of “Troubadour,” at Atlanta’s Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre.
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The 9th Street Stompers are back at Jack of the Wood for another fun filled night of dancing and Red Hot Swing an’ Blues!
$5 Door
9pm – Lon Eldridge
10:15pm – The 9th Street Stompers
About the Band:
The 9th Street Stompers are an outfit of well-dressed no-counts chopping on acoustic instruments and singing about life, death, love, and liquor. Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, they cull up the musical scenery of an era when the lines between swing, gypsy jazz, blues, rockabilly, and tango weren’t nearly as hard and fast as the drinking and dancing. Steering clear of much of the novelty and kitsch associated with pre-war music, they choose to demonstrate the modern relevance of their chosen medium.
With Skip Frontz Jr. furiously slapping the string bass and Lon Eldridge on blues finger-style resonator guitar, ukulele, and kazoo, they share vocal duties. Dalton Chapman is a Gypsy Swing virtuoso who diligently studied the great Django Reinhardt and finally, the always enchanting Sampire swings the brush snare with the grace and finesse of a sultry metronome. If her drumming doesn’t catch your attention, her eyes certainly will.
If you like high-energy showmanship and top-notch musical prowess, The 9th Street Stompers will see you front row!!!
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The Wobblers:
Born in 2012, the Wobblers are gaining noteriety as one of theUpstate’s most unique roots bands. With a heavy emphasis on New Orleans style rhythms and unique instrumentation, the band pulls from a wide variety of influences. Gospel blues,organ-heavy,hard-bop jazz and old-school twangy country make for a well-rounded and high energy show.
The originally 4 piece band, formed to play just one show, and stumbled on a sound reminiscent of the 60’s Memphis soul/Stax records. They added horns shortly after to further enrich their sonic palate and they are absolutely fantastic!
Lead by keyboardist/vocalist Evan Dehner, the band has been honing its sound over the past couple of years, arranging and rearranging “not so well-known” songs that feature the sound of the Hammond organ, horns, and vocal harmonies. Currently working on a number of jazz standards, the band continues to evolve, always adding new songs to the set to keep things fresh.
Roots Music, Blues, Hard Bop, Soul, Country
web: https://wobblersmusic.com/
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The Rory Kelly Band
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Special guest Joshua Milligan on the drums!!!
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Genre: Funk/Jazz
Cover: Donations @ Door
Show: 10PM
Ages: 21+
Thang!
Thang! is an Asheville based groovadelic jam project, featuring members of The Snozzberries, Dirty Logic, TUB and more! Get ready for a musical voyage beyond description!
Lineup:
Ethan Heller – guitar/vocals
Dennis Brumback – guitar
Daniel Combs – keys
Asher Hill – bass
Ben Falcon – drums
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For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused building materials, Habitat wants to know. The contest runs July 1-August 31 and submissions must be sent electronically. Information and entry form will be available on ashevillehabitat.org starting July 1 st . The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore. This contest is a great way to showcase their projects and inspire others to reuse, recycle and repurpose usable materials,” said Scott Stetson, ReStore General Manager. Five judges will select winners in the following categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live and/or Work Space, Home Décor, Youth (age 16 and under), and Best in Show. Winners will be announced in mid-September.
From the writing team behind last year’s smash sensation The Dixie Swim Club. In this rollicking comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, and hilarity ensues. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger to catch a bride’s bouquet or have been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny play by Jones Hope Wooten is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.
The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
Asheville, NC—Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville is pleased to participate in the Summer of Glass, a WNC celebration of glass art in conjunction with the Dale Chihuly exhibition at the Biltmore Estate, May-October 2018. The gallery exhibition, Reflections (July 1-August 25) nods to the Gilded Age, a period during the late 19th Century when the Biltmore Estate was conceived and constructed by railway tycoon George Vanderbilt. This curated exhibition features recent work by some of the country’s top contemporary glass artists with many of the works in the collection speaking to Vanderbilt’s aesthetic of opulence, grandeur, and beauty. Other conceptual pieces examine concepts of memory and history, referencing the “downstairs” or “behind the scenes” of the palatial mansion as well. Sophisticated sculptures and stylish wall pieces incorporate a variety of glass techniques and explore the intricate detailing, ornamentation, and drama indicative of the Gilded Age. This Exhibit is free and open to the public.
Reflections includes works by: Thor & Jennifer Bueno, Amber Cowan, Jennifer Halvorson, Alli Hoag, Joanna Manousis, Andy Paiko, Kit Paulson, Pablo Soto, and Tim Tate.
Friendly 5K race through Asheville’s beautiful Montford neighborhood. Includes a loop through the famous Riverside cemetery.
This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.
From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.
This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.
About the Artists
Mary Stori
From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.
Judy Simmons
Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.
Kate Weston
From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials. Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.
Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle. At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings. Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz
A unique weekend celebrating the history of Tweetsie Railroad, the ET&WNC Railroad, and mountain culture.
The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures. Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.
If you’ve recently built a structure from predominantly reused building materials, the Asheville Habitat ReStore wants to know. Projects can include garden sheds, artist studios, benches, chicken coops, playhouses and much more. Share your projects with the Habitat ReStore to help showcase innovative building projects made with reused materials and show off your creativity and talent for your chance to win in the 7th annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The contest runs July 1st through August 31st. For information and submission guidelines, visit ashevillehabitat.org
The Blue Ridge Humane Society is our select organization for August! The Blue Ridge Humane Society is dedicated to reducing the overpopulation of companion animals in Henderson County and to improving their quality of life through adoption, collaboration, and community education.
August 25th, we will donate 10% of our garden center sales to Blue Ridge Humane Society. Customers that personally donate $25 or more to Blue Ridge Humane Society will receive 25% off their purchase that day of regular priced plants.
Please help us support this great organization by shopping with us, stopping in to make a donation, or simply by liking and sharing our event. You may donate starting Monday, August 20 through Saturday, August 25th.
Find out more about this great organization at http://www.blueridgehumane.org
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We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
This peak (elevation 5,482 feet) was named after North Fork’s Walker family, one of the early families to settle in the upper North Fork valley. The Walkers owned much of the land and were engaged in timber and logging. Along this trail are giant hemlocks, lichen and moss covered rocks, stretches of beech forest, surround by spectacular views.This 4-mile, moderate hike begins at Balsam Gap and extends to Greybeard Overlook on Blue Ridge Parkway. On this hike there are several long range views over the North Fork Valley and the Asheville Watershed.
Meet: Swannanoa Valley Museum, 223 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Difficulty: Moderate, 3.8 miles
Meet Time: 8:00AM
Estimated Return Time: 2:30PM
Cost: $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers
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It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
Summer is here and that means the return of your favorite Saturday morning ritual!
Join us as neighboring farmers, ranchers, bakers, makers, and artisans set up under the backdrop of Paris Mountain for an idyllic market experience. Hop on your bike, grab your tote, and come knock out your weekly grocery list! FREE yoga starts at 8:30, followed by a free concert from local talent, and food truck fare to boot!
Check out our website for the weekly music, yoga, kids, talks, and cooks schedule: https://www.travelersrestfarmersmarket.com/events/
Special Events:
May 19- Scottish Games Preview
June 2- Bike Day
June 30- Independence Day Family Picnic
July 28- Tomato Sandwich Taste- Off
August 25- Folk Craft Day
September- Cider Festival Season Finale
https://www.facebook.com/events/2123491531024709/?event_time_id=2123491594358036
Calling all motorcycle riders! Asheville Ride for Kids turns 25 this year! We’ve got a choice of paved or dual sport rides and lots of prizes. Come ride with us to bring smiles to some really brave kids and help raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2016963011875678/
*Detalles en español siguen*
What: 2018 Women’s Agenda Assembly
Where: Stephens-Lee Recreation Center
When: 9:00 – 12:00 followed by lunch
Why: The Buncombe County Women’s Commission wants to hear from you. What are the top things affecting the well-being of you and your family? What do you want our County Commissioners to know?
This is what you can expect:
• A discussion and resource sharing on the state of women’s health, childcare/pre-k access, housing and economic empowerment in our county.
• A panel on civic engagement – What is it? What impacts can it have? How do you become more engaged?
• An opportunity to give us your feedback that will go to County Commissioners.
• Meeting women from across the County.
Lunch, childcare, and Spanish-English interpretation will be provided.
Come share and let’s learn together.
About the Women’s Commission:
The Women’s Commission strives to advise the Board of Commission on key issues relating to social and economic conditions of women in Buncombe County; educate the community regarding these issues, and advocate for policies that would improve the lives of women in Buncombe County.
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*Información en español *
Qué: Asamblea de la Agenda Político de las Mujeres 2018
Dónde: Stephens Lee High School
Cuando: 9:00 – 12:00 seguido por el almuerzo
Por qué: La Comisión de Mujeres del Condado de Buncombe quiere saber de usted y quiere escucharte. ¿Cuáles son las principales cosas que afectan el bienestar de usted y su familia? ¿Qué quiere que sepan nuestros comisionados del condado?
Esto es lo que puedes esperar:
• Una discusión e intercambio de recursos sobre el estado de la salud de las mujeres, el cuidado infantil / acceso pre-kínder, la vivienda y el empoderamiento económico en nuestro condado.
• Un panel sobre compromiso cívico: ¿Qué es eso? ¿Qué impactos puede tener? ¿Cómo te vuelves más involucradx?
• Una oportunidad para darnos su opinión que irá a los Comisionados del Condado.
• Conocer mujeres de todo el condado.
Se proporcionará almuerzo, cuidado de niñxs e interpretación de español y inglés.
Ven a compartir y aprendamos juntxs.
Acerca de la Comisión de Mujeres:
La Comisión de Mujeres se esfuerza por asesorar a la Junta de la Comisión sobre cuestiones clave relacionadas con las condiciones sociales y económicas de las mujeres en el condado de Buncombe, y educar a la comunidad sobre estos temas; y abogar por políticas que mejoren la vida de las mujeres en el condado de Buncombe.
https://www.facebook.com/events/343775599486280/
If you’re near Asheville, join us for our Saturday morning prayer services in person during the 21 Days of Prayer! We can’t wait to worship and pray with you. Childcare is provided!
https://www.facebook.com/events/224182504928179/