Calendar of Events

Welcome Rory Kelly back to MACK KELLS next Saturday, Sept. 8th. Spread the word, and tell all your friends. You won’t want to miss this awesome show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/311736029622716/

We need your help to reach voters this fall, and we have the perfect training to get you ready!

Interested in ways we can fight the anti-voter amendments on the ballot this fall? Come join this upcoming skills training on how to do outreach related to these amendments – including phonebanking, canvassing, and pledge carding/clipboarding.

Trainings are free and open to any group. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

WHAT: Skills Training: Amendment Outreach
WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 11 AM – 2 PM
WHERE: YWCA of Asheville (185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville 28801)

RSVP to let us know you’ll be there!

For more information, place contact Darlene Azarmi at (828) 216-3430‬ or [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/287925875273920/

A FREE, self guided, rain or shine event featuring 13 West Asheville gardens. Printed guides with map and garden descriptions may be picked up at Asheville Primary School, 441 Haywood Rd.,28806 from 11am until 3:30pm on Sept. 8, 2018. Our kick off celebration at 10:30am features the stilt walking troupe, Faerie Kin.

WNC Bigfoot Festival
Published by Allie Megan Webb · 2 mins ·
OFFICIAL 2018 WNC Bigfoot Festival T-Shirt Order Form

ORDERS MUST BE PAID BEFORE SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 AT 11:59 PM EST.

All orders will be mailed. There will be no local pickup via this method of ordering. If you are LOCAL, and would like to purchase an official 2018 WNC Bigfoot Festival shirt, please visit Harper’s Customer Shirts & Embroidery located at 150 South Main St in Marion, NC.

Once order form has been received, a PayPal invoice will be sent to email on order form. If you do not have a PayPal account, you are still able to pay via PayPal with a debit or credit card. Checks & money orders will not be accepted as forms of payment.

Pricing per shirt and does NOT include shipping cost.
Small- $20
Medium- $20
Large- $20
XL- $20
2XL- $20
3XL- $25
4XL- $25
5XL- $25

https://goo.gl/forms/0eolv6e2cwBozzvE2

Come join us for fun family activities, food, and vendors.
There is going to be a 5K Run in the morning at 8.
Opening Ceremony at 12 pm.
Pictures with Bigfoot
Scavenger Hunt
Bigfoot Calling Contest
Bigfoot Knocking Contest
Town Hall Meeting
Raffles
Inflatables
Vendors
Educational Vendors
AND MUCH MORE!!!

Bigfoot 911 is taking applications for vendors, as well as sponsors for the festival. If you or someone you know is interested, contact Bigfoot 911 at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/908376379329977/

FREE $10 Asheville Fun Depot Gift Card for all Donors!!

One whole blood donation can save up to 3 lives! Someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds, and one in ten patients entering a hospital will need blood. Over 500 people need to donate every day to meet the daily needs of the hospitals we serve and be prepared for emergencies. In order to collect the units needed, The Blood Connection must screen between 550-600 people a day for blood, platelet, plasma and double red cell units. Blood is good for only 42 days, so donors are needed every day to ensure a stable blood supply.

For an appointment- sign up at thebloodconnection.org

https://www.facebook.com/events/257342321714796/

It’s time for a BA release here at Catawba Brewing Company! This isn’t your typical beer release though… this special beer has been sitting in barrels for years, just waiting for that special day when our Charlotte brewers drain that delicious liquid into cans and bottles for your consumption.

Beer No. 2: Barrel-Aged Wild Ale with Peaches
The Beer – Farmhouse Ale fermented with Brettanomyces, aged for 30 months, conditioned on fresh Carolina peaches
The Barrels – Second-use oak barrels previously filled with rye whiskey or wheated bourbon

The Flavor – Bright sour fruit flavors, sweet peach, farmhouse funk, vanilla, bourbon

https://www.facebook.com/events/275882606566505/

We have a fellow biker in need of our help. He would never ask for it, so this is why we are putting on a benefit run to help with funeral expenses, a head stone, and to help with his granddaughter that he is now raising alone. Sandra was one of a kind, and always going out of her way to help others in need. She passed away unexpectedly a month ago, and has left a void no one can fill. Kickstands up at 12:00, registration from 11:00 to 12:00. A special friend of Larry’s is coming to Mack Kells early that morning to smoke a pig to feed us all when we return. $6.00 donation per plate. Let’s gather to help our fellow biker that needs our help. This family is dear to my heart… Invite your friends through this page and share it!

https://www.facebook.com/events/308590149912412/

Bluegrass and BBQ Festival. 3 local bluegrass groups will perform at the pavilion beginning at noon.
Enjoy BBQ with the fixings served all day.
Point Lookout Vineyards wine and mead plus beer from local breweries will help get your toes to tapping.

https://www.facebook.com/events/525806017865050/

Lazybirds kicks off the Point Lookout Vineyards Bluegrass and BBQ Festival

https://www.facebook.com/events/414347449093252/

Hagood Mill presents traditional roots, gospel, and bluegrass music with the “Heartstrings” on the second Saturday of each month from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Visitors will be delighted by the traditional sounds created by instruments such as the autoharp, mountain dulcimer, fiddle, stand-up bass, guitar, and mandolin. Hagood Mill is located 3 miles north of Pickens off of Hwy 178 at 138 Hagood Mill Rd. Admission is free.

https://www.facebook.com/events/461834984266287/?event_time_id=461835000932952

Manifest Color is having a Studio sale!

>> Saturday, Sept 8 <<<> 12 – 7pm <<<<

9 Reed St in Biltmore Village

Come by to browse and shop the best tie-dye work in Asheville! Master Shibori artist Michael Smith creates exceptional, wearable art using an innovative hand-dying process on luxurious silks, classic cotton Ts, and super-soft knit rayon.
For one day this summer, we are opening the warehouse to in-person sales.

Rooted in music festival culture, our handcrafted, high quality wearable art T-shirts have been known and loved worldwide for decades. We started 30 years ago with the desire to elevate the tie-dye T-shirt into an art form.
All of our shirts begin with premium cotton and are hand dyed in small batches in Asheville, NC.
No two patterns will ever be the same, so every last thing that comes out of our studio is truly one of a kind.

This is your chance to get a behind-the scenes look at Michael's creative workspace! Select styles will be on sale as well as new pieces that have not yet been listed on our website or Etsy shop.

Located conveniently in Biltmore village behind Bon Vivant.

Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at Sierra Nevada for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.

Participants will meet at Westfeldt Park, on Fanning Bridge Road, and we will have a variety of options for clean up location. Some crews will head downstream and several crews will be shuttled upstream to various access points, and work our way back downstream. Sierra Nevada is hosting an after post for us with beer and live music, so everyone can make their way down the street to the brewery to enjoy a beer and live music.

The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from ENO, NOC, and other great prizes for the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul.

https://www.facebook.com/events/208118449870912/

Calling all cat enthusiasts, cat lovers and cat admirers! These are a few of your favorite things:

CAT YOGA & COFFEE

What to expect:
Cats, Yoga, Coffee, Casual cat meet up w/ adoptable kitties from FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002!

FYI: The yoga class is a ticketed event, as we only have space for a certain amount of humans + cats. However, from 2-3pm we will be open to the public to allow people to come in, donate, and take a peek at the adorable/adoptable cats and MAYBE even find their #fureverfriend!

This event is in collaboration w/ Asheville Cat Weirdos and FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002, we are hosting a #caturday yoga, stretching and coffee event 1x per month! Stay tuned for future events. ?

About the cats:
There will be adoptable felines starring the show from Furever Friends Animal Rescue!

About the yoga class:
This class will be a gentle, all levels yoga class. GREAT for beginners/cat enthusiasts/people who like holding cats during yoga. It’s also a great class for those who like stretching + chilling out. And as always, we will make time for a 10 min cat nap (savasana) ;-)
Please contact Violet Owl Wellness if you have any questions <3

Tickets:
$10 – 20 sliding scale
Proceeds to FurEver Friends Animal Rescue
Reserve your spot in advance, limited space available!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=630417&sclassid=512&sDate=9/8/2018&sLoc=1&sTG=24&sType=1

https://www.facebook.com/events/1071859769627815/

Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.

The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).

Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.

September 8 or 15, 2018 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at the Ticket Plaza
This strenuous 2.2 mile bushwacking adventure will lead the Friends deep into the back country to the bottom of one of the most remote waterfalls in Hickory Nut Gorge, Pool Creek Falls.

https://www.facebook.com/events/912980278882552/

!!!!!!!!!!!!THERE’S ONLY 2 YEARS LEFT!!!!!!!

YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT THIS IS!!!!!

#SEBC9. THE SOUTHEAST BBOY CHAMPS IS THE ILLEST STREET DANCE COMPETITION IN THE SOUTHEAST!!! THIS YEAR WE ARE GIVING THANKS TO OUR NORTH CAROLINA ROOTS SHOWCASING FOR THE FIRST TIME A RESPECTED NORTH CAROLINA JUDGE ON THE PANEL AND A ALL NORTH CAROLINA CAST ON THE TABLES!!!!!!!

AS ALWAYS FORMATS WILL BE 3ON3 AND 1ON1!!

NO U.D.E.F AGAIN THIS YEAR SO……. WINNER TAKES ALL!!!

FORMAT/PRIZES………
3 VS. 3……………………………………………….$900
1 VS. 1……………………………………………….$600
KIDS CYPHER PRINCE/PRINCESS………$50 (Under 16)
ALLSTYLES CYPHER KILLA………….. …$150

EXPO BATTLE…..

POP (Streetmasters NY)
VS.
TAHU (DOA Charleston, SC.)

CONFIRMED JUDGES……..

JUAN MATTA..Swoon Unit/Raleigh Rockers Crew
BBOY EASYROC…….. (yes the EASYROC)
STRIPES…….Flipside Kingz

CONFIRMED DJS…….

AN ALL NORTH CAROLINA DJ ROSTER!!

BRETT ROCK…..Dynamic Rockers
DJ SK-101……..BlackJedi Zulus
MICKEY SLICKS….Raleigh Rockers
DJ BOWIE

STAY IN THE VENUE FOR THE AFTER PARTY TILL 2AM

https://www.facebook.com/events/2014572948802950/

The Artist Series at Pure Yoga Asheville incorporates 3 workshops:

(1) Yoga and Writing, September 8th from 2-4 p.m.
(2) Yoga and the Visual Arts, September 15th from 2-4 p.m.
(3) Yoga and Music/Sound Healing, September 22nd from 2-4:30 p.m.

You can sign up for just one individual workshop or all 3 at www.pureyogaavl/events.

Yoga and Writing is led by Dr. Ali McGhee. In this workshop, we’ll weave together a warming, vibrant flow and a guided meditation to ignite creativity, then move into playful, accessible writing games to discover (or re-discover) our unique voices and put pen to paper. We’ll access our own “flow state,” where creative output comes effortlessly, through movement, prompts, and time to share our stories at the end. Participants will leave with a piece of writing to share or spark further creative pursuits, as well as a sheet of prompts and writing games.

This class is open to all, no yoga (or writing) experience necessary! Bring your yoga mat and water, as well as writing tool, paper, and your sense of wonder. Cost for the Artist Series: Yoga and Writing workshop is $18 per person, with PYIC getting a 10% discount.

Ali has published short stories in Dark Mountain and Slippery Elm Literary Journal, and has been a finalist in New South’s and Glimmer Train’s fiction contests. She’s currently working on a novel.

https://www.facebook.com/events/529780387442526/

Live Music 2-5pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/1793765914051626/

For nearly 9 years Aaron and Crystal McIntosh have played music together in the Lake Norman area. Between the 2 together, there is nearly 30 years of musical performance history. Their style and sound is one that is described as being a blend of southern rock mixed with some blues, and the folk/bluegrass side of country music. Artist that they enjoy listening to range from Tom Petty to Robert Earl Keen, Pearl Jam to Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin to Sugarland, and that diversity shows in the music that they play. While primarily performing covers songs by some of their favorite artist, there are also some originals on the playlist as well. The song selections they perform are ones that consist of several radio favorites and a lot of obscure tracks that you don’t hear on the radio every day. Their goal is to connect with the people who come out to listen, while at the same time exposing you to songs /artist you may have never heard before.

We welcome them back to the Silver Fork stage!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2117171201935934/

Daiva is joining us again for a tasting of seasonal and specialty beers from Hickory, North Carolina’s, Olde Hickory Brewery. Steven, the owner and head brewer at OHB, has been cranking out the classics since 1994! We’ll have samples of their Oktoberfest and others for a special Saturday afternoon tasting. See you then!

Saturday, September 8th, 2 – 4 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/314154459318075/

The Asheville Museum of Science will be at the Morganton Public Library to present a Ramp Racers program. Using material and physical science, attendees will be launching a small car onto a target. Program is for children in grades 3rd – 5th. Call (828) 764-9274 to sign up for this program.

https://www.facebook.com/events/220860858594264/

Cold readings from the script which will be provided. Looking for three female actors, aged late teens to early forties. ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE ACCEPTED AND HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! You won’t want to miss this spooky show–just in time for Halloween!

https://www.facebook.com/events/261264131181196/

Beginner Wheel Throwing with Cayce Kolstad

Tuesdays 3-5:30pm
August 28- October 2

With an emphasis on ceramic tableware, this class is a perfect introduction to throwing on the potter’s wheel. We will explore the fundamental forms of functional pottery and work towards altering them to make cups, mugs, bowls and more. We will also cover the basics of glazing in order to create food safe pots you can use at home.

Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner
Tuition: $235 + $35 Lab Fee

Lynn Goldsmith & The Jeter Mountain Band will perform from 3 – 5 pm at Point Lookout Vineyards first annual Bluegrass and BBQ Festival

https://www.facebook.com/events/724525604547518/

Best described as Bluesy Americana, Carver and Carmody are as fun as they are musical. This is always a good show, please join us!

https://www.facebook.com/events/487003925044338/

Join a global day of action demanding real climate leadership that puts people and justice before profits.

We are calling for our city leaders to pass a resolution committing to 100% renewable energy and to building a fossil free Asheville.

At the event, you will hear from city and county officials who are leading the call for climate justice. Take part in sign making and be a part of a giant group photo we will send to make our message clear!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2083212788369187/

The Inn and Local Green are joining forces once again to bring you the third edition of the Swamp Rabbit Music Fest. Hop on the Trail and join us on the awesome grounds of the Swamp Rabbit Inn TR for a great day of music. Showcasing six acts drawn from across the Upstate this year’s Fest will feature a variety of genres from dream-pop to soul funk, folky acoustic earworms and surf-sprayed anthems. Great food and awesome beer will also be available on site.

Schedule*:

Randomonium – 4p
Mourning Dove – 5p
Rush Morgan – 6p
Chasing Vixen – 7p
April B. & the Cool – 8p
L.O.Z. – 9p

Gates at 3p. Music at 4p.

Marley Guitar – handmade, custom acoustic guitars – Daucusville, SC http://www.marleyguitar.com

Automatic Taco – deliciousness
Resident Dogs – additional deliciousness
Mallows & Madness – sweet treats

Grey Thompson – live painting
TarahBelle Jewelry Designs
Cirque Spin Tribe – vibes and hypnotic rotations

Big Tree Sound – audio

Portions of the proceeds will benefit Feed and Seed.

Tickets, Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities are available:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-green-presents-swamp-rabbit-music-fest-2018-tickets-37813796082

$10 in Early Bird Tickets through 8/31/2018

$15 Advanced Tickets Sales 9/7/2018

$20 At the door 9/8/2018

After 7:30pm $10

Students $5 with valid student ID

Free Parking at the bank next door, Tractor Supply parking lot and across the street at Trailblazer Park. Bike up the Swamp Rabbit Trail to the festival.

#LocalGreen #BikeInnBikeOut #SwampRabbitMusicFest2018 #SRMF2018

*subject to change

https://www.facebook.com/events/115245552501706/

Looking for an outdoor family getaway but pressed for time? Join Buncombe County Recreation Services for a quick nature escape and celebrate the Great American Campout.

Camping is a great way to connect with the outdoors and experience a brief moment away from the demands of everyday life. Finding the time to escape is often the hardest part of enjoying an outdoor adventure. In an effort to create an accessible camping outdoor experience, Buncombe County Recreation Services will be opening the Buncombe County Sports Park up for a night of camping and outdoor adventures on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The event is intended to help residents appreciate the wonders of nature and wildlife.

The campout is part of Buncombe County Recreation Service’s “Buncombe Outdoors Adventure Club” program. While our area is well-known for outdoor recreation, venturing out to try new activities can be intimidating for those venturing out for the first time. The Buncombe Outdoors Adventure Club will continue to roll out fun and engaging outdoor opportunities throughout the year.

Preregistration for the Great American Campout at the Buncombe County Sports Park is required. The event will cost $20 per campsite (each site will be approximately 20 feet by 20 feet). The event is intended to be a low frill backyard campout; attendees will need to bring their own tents and sleeping bags.

On-site check will start at 4pm on September 8 and campers will need to be packed up by 9:30am on September 9. The event will include a handful of outdoor activities geared to connect campers with nature and of course s’mores.

https://www.facebook.com/events/240049753363102/

Mark your calendars!

Our BBQ Dinner

September 8th from 4-7pm

Held at Fairfield Mountains Firehouse

BBQ from Vandele Farms on Cedar Creek

$12 adults, $5 for kids

BBQ, sides, drink and homemade desserts prepared by our Fire Department Auxiliary .

Hosted by FMVFD Auxiliary

All proceeds benefit Fairfield Mountains Fire Department. Who proudly serve this wonderful community since March of 1981.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1087562191399664/

The 5th annual family friendly Asheville Brewing i9PA beer release party! In addition to great food and beer, the night will feature sick beats by DJ Jut Rut, bike games, and silent auction for top shelf bike gear. Admission is free. Proceeds to benefit Asheville on Bikes and Friends of Connect Buncombe! Come party with us at the Salvage Station September 8th. Ride your bike to the party, there will be plenty of bike parking available. See you there!

FESTIVITIES
5:00PM – Kids Kick Bike Races
6:00PM – Foot Down Contest
7:00PM – Flat Track Slalom + Silent Auction Start
7:30PM – Bunny Hop Contest
9:00PM – DJ Jut Rut + Silent Auction Winning Bids Announced

Silent auction items are coming in fast!! Products and gift certificates from Industry Nine, Fox Suspension, Motion Makers Bicycle Shop, Kolo Bike Park., Find Your Line Bicycles, Thomson Bike Products, Cane Creek Cycling Components, Billy Goat Bikes – Bike Shop, Liberty Bicycles, The Hub and Pisgah Tavern, Asheville Street & Dirt, Youngblood Bicycles, Asheville Bicycle Company, EndlessBikeCo., Bailey Mountain Bike Park, Oowee Products, MustAsheville Bikes, Weevil Outdoor Supply Co., ENO, Carolina Fatz 2.0, Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy, EndlessBikeCo. and much more! Stay tuned!

https://www.facebook.com/events/896994777163177/