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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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Juneteenth Festival: Ray
Jun 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, in partnership with the City of Asheville, has planned the 2023 Juneteenth Celebration with the intended outcomes of a diverse celebration that fosters broad participation, fosters community awareness and appreciation, and celebrates the liberation of enslaved people. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were now free. This was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Thus, starting the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The City of Asheville designated Juneteenth as a City holiday in 2021, and on June 8, Mayor Esther Manheimer issued a proclamation acknowledging Juneteenth as a day of celebration for Black Americans.

The films listed below will also be shown each evening, June 12 – 16, at Ferguson Auditorium, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

  • Ray, Thursday, June 15
  • Madea’s Family Reunion, Friday, June 16
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Categories: Community Festivals Film
Hendersonville Honeycrisps Baseball Home Game
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Berkeley Park

, Come out toaka ‘The Orchard’ to watch the
Hendersonville Honeycrisps defend their 2022 Western Division title in The Old North State League. You are bound to see great
plays & big hits while you and your family make memories and are entertained at the ball park! $10, Season runs through July 30th,
Click here for the full schedule: https://www.hendersonvillehoneycrisps.com/schedule

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Categories: Sports
Jazz Jam
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
LEAF Global Arts Center

Our jazz trio with Thommy Knoles on keys, Felix Pastorius on bass, and Paul Gladstone on drums will perform an opening set from about 7-8:15 pm.

An open jam session follows. Drop-ins are welcome and encouraged for a suggested donation of $10.

Jazz Jam will feature a diverse array of music from jazz’s rich history, ranging from 1940s bebop up to 1970s jazz fusion, as well as material from prominent present-day composers. Bring your instruments and jam with us, or just come and enjoy!

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Categories: Music
LAZOOM Tours: GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm
LaZoom Room


GHOST COMEDY BUS TOUR

Grab a local beer, crucifix and a rubber chicken* —You might survive this hour long hilarious haunted ghost tour of Asheville.

  • Guided comedy bus tour of Haunted Asheville
  • 60 minutes; tours run nightly after dark
  • $33 per person (Ages 17+ only)
  • Departs from 76 Biltmore Avenue

*Legal Note: Crucifix not required to board the bus; we do not condone exorcisms, chickens, rubber, or any combination of the three.

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Categories: Comedy Tours
OUTPOST: CHLOE KIMES
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm
The Outpost
THU, JUNE 15

– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
– RAIN OR SHINE

Chloe Kimes
Nashville based singer-songwriter Chloe Kimes is actively defining the next generation of folk-singing troubadours with an old-soul sensibility for storytelling in a spirited alt-country outfit. Born and raised on the lakeshores of northern Michigan, Kimes remains unbound by genre and consistently navigates a delicate balance between poignance and charm with vocals wrung out and steadfast as any before her. Named one of NPR’s 2022 Slingshot Artists to Watch, her debut album is ambitious and strikingly live. Reviewed as “reminiscent of contemporary roots heroes like Lucinda Williams,” Kimes’ self-titled debut is a raw reflection of the artist, and with music as homegrown as its penman, Kimes and her band are not to be missed.

Jackson Grimm
and his band marry folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm’s songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC. A modern string band leader, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Grimm is a talent on the rise.

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Categories: Music
1776 the musical
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Concert Hall

What will it take to get two dozen powerfully passionate, exceedingly complicated, and all-too-human individuals to settle their differences, while they hold the very future of a nation in their hands? This Tony Award-winning Best Musical is tuneful, witty, and constantly surprising, especially in this revolutionary new production from directors Jeffrey L. Page (Violet) and Diane Paulus (Waitress) with a cast that reflects multiple representations of race, gender, and ethnicity. You may never think about our country—who we are and why—the same way again.

 

Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards

Book by Peter Stone

Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards

Choreography by Jeffrey L. Page

Direction by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus

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Categories: Music Theatre
AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL GUITAR
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm
Parker Concert Hall

Classical guitarist Adam Holzman takes center stage alongside the lyrical playing and remarkable technique of Bruce Holzman, Martha Masters, and Celil Refik Kaya, three of the finest guitar players of their generation.

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Adam Holzman, classical guitar
Bruce Holzman, classical guitar
Martha Masters, classical guitar
Celil Refik Kaya, classical guitar

All seating is general admission.

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Categories: Music
Cinderella: Enchanted
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse

A fresh take on a timeless classic, perfect for the whole family. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. Inspired by the acclaimed teleplay starring Whitney Houston and Brandy, this version of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance.

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Categories: Family Fun Music Theatre
DA CLASSROOM AIN’T ENUF
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm
The Magnetic Theatre

DA CLASSROOM AIN’T ENUF
By Charles Payne
Directed by Katie Jones

Da Classroom Ain’t Enuf is an exploration of the intersection of Black and Brown communities, particularly in and around the American educational system. The play features an ensemble of four actors who play teachers, students, and their families, and is a mix of poetry, prose, and music, with original tracks by composer Richard Jones. This choreopoem is inspired by the work of Ntozake Shange.

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Categories: Theatre
Modelface Comedy: Aaron Naylor (LIVE COMEDY TAPING)
Jun 15 @ 8:00 pm
Eurisko Beer Company

LIVE COMEDY SPECIAL TAPING!!!

Hops Around Comedy is a rotating show presented by Modelface Comedy that takes place in all your favorite Asheville breweries. This week we are at Eurisko Brewing in the South Slope!!!!

Aaron Naylor is a Chicago-based comedian from Kansas City. In 2013, he performed at his first open mic at Laff’s Comedy Caffe after moving to Tucson, AZ for a woman he barely liked.

Shortly after, he moved back to Kansas City and won the 2014 Local Comic Standing competition. He quickly became a Midwest favorite, placing 2nd in the 2016 Cleveland Comedy Festival, winning the 2017 Funniest Person in Wichita, and was a finalist on season 8 of Comcast’s Trial by Laughter.

Aaron has performed at some of the best comedy festivals in the country, including San Francisco Sketchfest, Limestone, Asheville, and 10,000 Laughs. He has also shared the stage with real comedians like Todd Barry, Sam Tallent, and Ron Funches. His comedy has been featured on Comedy Juice, Men’s Humor, and Someecards.

In 2021, Aaron was named the Funniest Person in Kansas City by KC Magazine, while also co-founding the Fountain City Comedy Festival. He tours across the country regularly, so if you’ve got some edibles, please give him some.

 

Featuring Cody Hughes

ages 18+

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Categories: Comedy
Poetry Open Mic Hendo
Jun 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shakedown Lounge

Poetry Open Mic Hendo is the all-new sister event of Poetry Open Mic Asheville, the
longest-running open mic in Western North Carolina, this weekly event welcomes all people and all forms of creative expression at
Hendersonville’s only Kava lounge.

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Categories: Poetry
THE GODDAMN GALLOWS + IV + THE STRANGE BAND W/ VOLK
Jun 15 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle
THU, JUNE 15

THE GODDAMN GALLOWS
In 2004 The Goddamn Gallows began their rough and tumble voyage and haven’t looked in the review mirror since. Leaving six studio albums in their path, they have been reinventing their music with every record. Spit from the heart of America’s Rust Belt, arising from a night of flophouse violence. Drifting across the states, they cemented their sound in Portland, OR and later in Los Angeles, CA, where they lived in abandoned buildings, squatter camps, storage units and shoebox apartments. In 2007, they left everything behind and spent the next four years living out of whatever vehicle would get them to the next town. Building upon their original sound of twanged-out, punk rock “gutterbilly” (Life of Sin 2004 and Gutterbillyblues 2007), they began picking up stray musicians along the way and adding to their sound; washboard, accordion, mandolin and banjo (Ghost of th’ Rails 2009 and 7 Devils 2011) creating a sound referred to as “hobocore”, “gypsy-punk” or “americana-punk”, while never being stuck in any one sound. Enter 2018 and The Goddamn Gallows have reinvented themselves once again with The Trial. From rockabilly, psychobilly and punk rock, to bluegrass and metal, The Trial infuses disparate sounds into a new strange recipe of seamless genre bending profundities. Chock full of impromptu antics of the shocking variety and hauntingly eclectic instrumentation, The Goddamn Gallows have made legions of fans with their legendary, live shows. The Goddamn Gallows, takes their progression of mixing punk rock, bluegrass, psychobilly, and metal to a whole new level! The Goddamn Gallows have now partnered with Sailor’s Grave Records to help deliver the next chapter of their legacy to the world. The Trial begins now.

IV AND THE STRANGE BAND

“Patience is a virtue.” Those words are tattooed across Coleman Williams’ right arm, forever reminding the alternative-country singer/songwriter of the benefits of taking one’s time.

The lesson wasn’t always so clear. As the great-grandson of Hank Williams Sr., grandson of Hank Williams Jr., and only son of Hank 3, Coleman spent years waging an internal battle with the expectations thrust upon him by his own lineage. He represented the fourth generation of country music’s most legendary family — hence his nickname, “IV” — and the pressure to launch his own career was enormous. Although Coleman would eventually make his mark with Southern Circus — the genre-bending debut from his band, IV and the Strange Band, combining southern storytelling and country textures with 100-watt guitar amps and DIY attitude — he needed to break free first and discover his own musical approach along the way.

“Before I even knew who I was, people were already expecting things of me,” he says. “It felt like there was zero freedom of expression for someone with the last name ‘Williams.’ Singing about a bloodline didn’t appeal to me, though. I wasn’t interested in fitting into a shadow that already existed. What did appeal to me was the underground scene in Nashville.”

Coleman became a fierce champion of Nashville’s house-show circuit as a teenager, drawn in by the scene’s supportive spirit and DIY ethics. This was a community that valued principles over pedigrees. A community that offered artists of all stripes a place to express themselves. From punk shows to heavy metal gigs to electronic experiments, Coleman loved it all… and for the first time in his life, he felt like he belonged somewhere.

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Categories: Music
Bicycle Film Festival – Asheville
Jun 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Rabbit Rabbit

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of cycling with a curated selection of short films that showcase the beauty, diversity, and excitement of this sport. From documentaries to animations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that celebrates everything we love about cycling. Mark your calendars and get ready to ride with us at the Bicycle Film Festival – Asheville, NC!

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Categories: Festivals Film Sports
Friday, June 16, 2023
17th Annual Art in Bloom
Jun 16 all-day
Black Mountain Center for the Arts

This year marks the 17th Annual Art in Bloom, our most anticipated fundraiser of the year. This multifaceted event, celebrating nature and art, combines two gallery exhibits, live floral arrangements, and a local garden tour featuring working artists. Whether you join us for one event or all of them, you are playing an important role in supporting the arts in our community.

Schedule of Events

May 26 – June 14 • 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Regional Artists Gallery Exhibit

In the weeks leading up to Art in Bloom, our gallery will feature selected pieces from regional artists. The works featured will be inspiration for the arrangements created by our floral designers.

June 15 • 5-7pm • Art in Bloom Preview Party

We know how to throw a party! Be among the first to see the floral interpretations at their freshest and meet the floral designers. We’ll kick off Art in Bloom with drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and live music. This is a night you won’t want to miss.

June 16 & 17 • 10am-4pm • Tour the Gallery & Floral Arrangements

Visit the gallery to experience the stunning creativity of our Ikebana and Western floral designers who have created arrangements inspired by the artworks in the show. The flowers will only be on display for 2 days, so don’t miss your chance to see nature imitating art!

June 16 & 17 • 10am-2pm • Local Garden Tour & Plein Air Artists

Our self-guided tour features a diverse array of inspiring local gardens. Look for plein air artists creating in each garden! Your Garden Tour Ticket includes a map and directions to each garden and access to our main gallery for the Art in Bloom exhibit.

June 23 • 5-6:30pm • Art from the Garden Opening Reception

Return to BMCA after Art in Bloom to view the works created during the Garden Tour by the plein air artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and mingle with the artists during the last leg of Art in Bloom’s festivities.

June 26 – July 14 • 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday • Art from the Garden Exhibit

Can’t make it to the opening? Stop by during this time to visit the Art from the Garden. This beautiful show is free and open to the public.

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Art in Bloom is a unique exhibition that also serves as a fundraiser for the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Every ticket you purchase supports local artists, programming, and creative opportunities in Western North Carolina.

Art in Bloom Gallery Exhibit – $5

Garden Tour & Gallery Exhibit -$30

Preview Party (includes Gallery Exhibit, drinks and hor’d’oeuvres) – $45

Art in Bloom Everything Pass (includes Preview party, Garden Tour, and Exhibit) – $65

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Categories: Art & Craft
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity seeks AmeriCorps members
Jun 16 all-day
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity

Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking
AmeriCorps members to work as Construction Crew Leaders for New Home
Construction and Home Repair. These year-long service opportunities are perfect for
people who possess a desire to serve others, have a passion for volunteerism and
group facilitation, and have strong team building skills. Members receive a living
allowance, a housing stipend of $700-800/month, and other benefits.

At Asheville Habitat, AmeriCorps members provide leadership on project sites, engage
volunteers to become champions for the mission, and create new tools and systems to
build capacity. They gain insight into a non-profit organization and receive hands-on
experience in leadership, team building, public speaking, and community development.
For some, AmeriCorps is an experiential gap year before college, grad school, or a
career; for others it is a stepping stone towards a job in the non-profit sector.

 

Asheville tops a lot of lists, and for good reason. The City is also newsworthy for
something else: an affordable housing crisis. The people who make Asheville what it is
are being priced out. Housing costs far outweigh local wages and affordable housing

options are scarce. Residents are forced to move elsewhere or make impossible
choices like paying more than 50% of their income towards rent, or living in
overcrowded, substandard, or unsafe situations. Young people who want to help more
families thrive instead of just survive, learn and hone skills, and grow their confidence
and leadership abilities, are encouraged to visit ashevillehabitat.org/careers to learn
more about AmeriCorps with Asheville Habitat and apply.
About Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1983, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) was the first Habitat affiliate in North
Carolina. Now serving Buncombe and Madison Counties, AAHH provides affordable homeownership and
home repair programs to qualified low-income residents seeking to build a better future on the foundation
of stable housing. A decent place to call home and an affordable mortgage enables Habitat homeowners
to save more, invest in education, pursue opportunities, and have greater financial stability. The home
repair program preserves the character, affordability, and diversity of local neighborhoods and enables
long-time residents to stay in their homes. Learn more about Asheville Area Habitat and how you can get
involved at ashevillehabitat.org.

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Categories: Community
Asheville Art Museum 75th Anniversary Spring Annual Fund
Jun 16 all-day
online w/ Asheville Art Museum

Celebrate with us by contributing to the future of the arts in Western North Carolina.

 

Make your 75th Anniversary Spring Annual Fund donation today!

! The Diamond Anniversary is a time to honor our rich heritage and—more importantly—envision our future as the premier visual arts organization in this vibrant, creative region.

 

Founded in 1948 by a group of local artists to showcase the scope and depth of creativity in Western North Carolina (WNC), the Museum brings art of international significance to the region and encourages lively, diverse dialogue.

 

The Museum’s original home was a modest, unheated, three-room building on Charlotte Street in the former sales office of Dr. E.W. Grove. The building was designed by Richard Sharp Smith and provided to the Museum by the City of Asheville. Exhibitions by local painters and sculptors could only be staged in warmer weather, and Sunday afternoon receptions gave the community an opportunity to view original art and to listen to artists talk about their work. By the 1950s, the Museum had become an invaluable part of Asheville’s cultural life. It also began acquiring artworks for its Collection.

 

Three quarters of a century later, the Museum has evolved into the preeminent cultural and educational hub for WNC—welcoming tens of thousands of visitors annually, hosting several major exhibitions each year, holding scores of special programs, and housing its Collection of more than 7,500 works in its state-of-the-art Pack Square location. From its humble beginnings on Charlotte Street to its breathtaking permanent home in the heart of downtown Asheville, the Museum has remained dedicated to Its mission to engage, enlighten, and inspire individuals and enrich the community through dynamic experiences in American art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

 

The Asheville Art Museum was built, cherished, and supported by the community throughout the past 75 years. Our anniversary celebration will give back through community partnerships and special programs, and by creating new reasons to visit or become a Member. We hope you’ll join us at one (or all) of our Diamond Anniversary special events: the 2023 Gala on June 17th, the 75th Anniversary Community Day Celebration in August, and the 75th Anniversary Dance Party in November!

 
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Categories: Art & Craft Fundraisers
Asheville Community Theatre Raffle: Trip to NYC 2023
Jun 16 all-day
online

Raffle: Trip to NYC 2023

 

 

Enter to win a fabulous trip for two to New York!

Raffle tickets on sale through Sunday, August 6, 2023!

Tickets are $50 and only 500 will be sold.

Travel package for Thanksgiving 2023, with check-in on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 and check-out on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Prize includes:

  • Two round-trip Business Class tickets to New York from Asheville Regional Airport
  • Transfers to and from the airport to your hotel
  • Accomodations for four nights in Midtown at The Lotte New York Palace, with a choice of one king bed or two double beds
  • VIP Macy’s Parade Day experience, including brunch and complimentary drinks, access to indoor and outdoor VIP viewing areas, and access to the Inflation Celebration of parade balloons on Wednesday afternoon
  • Orchestra seating tickets to the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular
  • Tickets to a Broadway show
  • Up to $500 to spend on guided tours or additional theatre tickets
  • Personal consultation with Foothills Travel to customize your trip
  • On-site concierge provided through MyBucketListEvents

The drawing will take place the week of August 7, 2023. Winner will be notified by phone call and email.

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Categories: Raffle
Asheville Merchandise Guide
Jun 16 all-day
online

Asheville Merchandise Guide

All the wearable merch in Asheville in one place.

We love a souvenir T-shirt

So much so that we were inspired to create this guide, first published in May 2023. We’ll be updating it a few times a year, and we encourage you to check in with the businesses listed in the guide about availability. Often merch sells out quickly or is a limited edition. 

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While these items aren’t strictly secondhand, we love supporting local businesses and know firsthand how lovely it is to hold on to a memory of a special place you visited on a trip. 

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If you know of some merch we’re missing or have feedback or questions, fill out the form below to let us know! 

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Categories: Market
Asheville Parks + Recreation Adult Sports
Jun 16 all-day
Various Locations

3.1 WEB – WebTrac Activity Search (vermontsystems.com)

 

Summer Kickball League

2023 Co Ed Kickball League!
$100 Per Team.
Registration Dates: June 1st – June 20th.
6 Week league, Tuesday’s only.
Location: Shiloh Field.
Games begin: June 27th.Kickball Team Fees must be paid prior to individual player registration.Link to Team Registration:CLICK HERE.

Pickleball: Women’s Doubles

Welcome to the 2023 Women’s Double’s Summer Pickleball League! Please read the following information carefully:

Registration dates: June 6th – July 3rd

There are 3 women’s division’ with limited spots available (3.0, 3.5, and 4.0). Teams CANNOT exceed a combined score of 7.75.
Team Fee: $20
Location: Oakley Courts.
Season Begins: July 18th (Rules will be distributed to Captains once registration ends)

For questions or concerns contact

Pickleball: Mens Doubles

Welcome to the 2023 Men’s Double’s Summer Pickleball League! Please read the following information carefully:

Registration Dates: June 6th – July 3rd

There are 2 Men’s division’ with limited spots available (3.0, and 3.5). Teams CANNOT exceed a combined score of 8.0
Team Fee: $20
Location: Oakley Courts.
Season Begins: July 13th (Rules will be distributed to Captains once registration ends)

Pickleball Clinic

Summer is here and so is pickleball! July 1st from 10am-12pm.
The clinic will be held at Murphy Oakley Park with a focus on inviting beginner players and youth ages 8 and up.
Must preregister to attend the clinic! Any questions or concerns please reach out to Zack Stewart @ 828-545-1644, [email protected]
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Categories: Parks & Recreation Sports
Asheville Parks + Recreation Youth Sports
Jun 16 all-day
Various Locations

3.1 WEB – WebTrac Activity Search (vermontsystems.com)

Summer League Basketball Classic

Our Summer League Basketball program is dedicated to helping build athletic skills in teenagers (ages 13-17) through learning the fundamentals of basketball and the development of confidence and a sense of teamwork.
Registration Opens on April 10- June 12
Age Divisions: (Age as of June 20,2023)
Ages:13-17 (Co-ed)
Teams will practice/have games at max 1-2 times per week. The specific day of practice/games will depend on which team each player is placed on. The days used for this program are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays.
For more information, please contact Jay Houston at [email protected] or (828) 259-5611

There will be an evaluation.The overall purpose of the evaluation/draft is to ensure fairness amongst teams. All talent levels are welcomed and each player will be placed on a team. Evaluations will observe each -players fundamentals of basketball. For example, dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and more. Our goal is for each player to progress throughout the season and have an enjoyable experience!

Evaluation Date: Tuesday June 20 at 6:30PM at Shiloh Gym (121 Shiloh Road)
Please note, we do not base teams on day of the week.

Golf

Take a swing at this new Golf camp that will teach you the basics of golf from scoring, swings, and more! Come with us as we travel to learn all about one of the world’s oldest sports! We will be traveling to prestigious golf courses around WNC to learn more about this beautiful game and what goes into running playing it! Clubs will be provided to those who need them! Contact Colt Miller for more information at [email protected]
Ages: 10 yo -15yo
June 26th – 29th
Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm
Location: West Asheville Park (Gassaway Field)
Fee:
Non-Resident: 50.00
Resident: 40.00

Youth Basketball Skills Training

Join us this summer for our four day youth basketball skills camp. Players will have the opportunity to strengthen their basketball skills. We will teach fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting mechanics, passing, footwork, conditioning, and more. All skill levels are welcomed!
Contact: Jay Houston ([email protected])
Dates: June 12- June 15
Time: 6PM-7:30PM (Tentative)
Days: Monday-Thursday (4 day program)
Location: Shiloh Gymnasium
Price: $10
Max participants: 20
Age Divisions: 8U/10U/12U/14U (Boys & Girls)
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Categories: Parks & Recreation Sports
Asheville Regional Airport: art exhibit highlighting local artists
Jun 16 all-day
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

Edge, the newest exhibit showing in the airport art gallery, is open to the public now through July 21, 2022. The local art is unique, bold and is sure to capture the imaginations of its viewers.

The local artists’ work featured in this exhibit consist of many different mediums. Diane Bronstein creates complex and mesmerizing pieces with photographs, embroidery floss and other materials. Susan Devitt uses bold colors and vivid details to capture the beauty and possibilities of nature with her acrylic paintings. Jen Pacicci crafts peaceful and majestic collages of landscapes using watercolor and torn paper. Kurt Ross designs clay vessels of varying materials and glazes that are each unique in their thoughtful and clean design. Paul Silverman presents ceramic figures of various tools and vintage items that trick the eye in their realistic appearance and awe with their attention to detail.

 

“The Edge exhibit welcomes travelers and residents to Asheville with a vibrant and unique display this spring at AVL,” said Alexandra Ingle, Brand and Experience Designer at AVL and curator of the gallery. “We are excited at each gallery opening to bring a fresh taste of our talented WNC art community into the airport.”

 

Artwork can be purchased from the gallery by emailing [email protected]. Details about the program and how to apply can be found on the airport’s website at flyavl.com.

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Categories: Art & Craft
Charlotte + Bob Otto 2023 Apprentice Match
Jun 16 all-day
online w/ Flat Rock Playhouse

Support one of the greatest traditions at Flat Rock Playhouse!

2023 Apprentice Benefactors Charlotte and Bob Otto will match your gift 1:1 up to $25,000.

Flat Rock Playhouse’s 2023 Apprentice Program! Don’t miss this chance to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!

For over 65 years, a select group of college-age performers participate in an intensive summer at Flat Rock Playhouse that includes on-stage performance and mentoring from FRP professionals. They also perform Rootabaga stories four times a week at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and take original educational programs out to schools in four area counties. Apprentices come from prestigious theatre schools across the country and are chosen from more than 1000 students who audition.

Apprentice graduates have gone on to major professional engagements on and off-Broadway, on national tours, and in regional theatres. Notable alumni who have played on Broadway include Michael Luwoye (Hamilton in Hamilton, An American Musical), Adam Kaplan (A Bronx Tale), Ginna Claire Mason (Glinda in Wicked), Jared Goldsmith (Dear Evan Hansen) and Ben Hope (Once). 

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Categories: Fundraisers Theatre
Food Scraps Drop Off: Oakley Community Center
Jun 16 all-day
Murphy Oakley Community Center and Library

Food Scraps Drop Off

The City of Asheville, in partnership with Buncombe County and the Natural Resources Defense Council, is offering a FREE Food Scrap Drop-Off program in two locations for all Buncombe County residents.  This organic matter will be collected and turned into good clean compost, keeping it OUT of our landfill and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Register for Food Scraps Drop Off

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Need a handy kitchen countertop food scrap bin?  Let us know on the registration form! We’ll be having bin giveaways at city and county facilities and would love to give you one.

 

Locations

Murphy Oakley Community Center and Library – “Food Scrap Bin Shelters” on the east side of the parking lot

749 Fairview Road, Asheville

    • Dawn – Dusk

Stephens-Lee Recreation Center “Food Scrap Shed” next to the Community Garden on the North side of the parking lot

30 Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville

    • Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • Sunday, 12 – 4 p.m.

West Asheville Library – “Food Scrap Bin Shelters” on the south side of the building

942 Haywood Road, Asheville

    • Library open hours
    • Buncombe County Landfill – Convenience Center

      85 Panther Branch Road, Alexander

        • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
        • Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12:30 pm
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Have a Gardening Question? Contact the Helpline! 2023 Schedule
Jun 16 all-day
Extension Office

Extension Master GardenerSM volunteers will be staffing the Helpline as indicated in the schedule below. You may send an email or leave a voicemail at any time and an Extension Master Gardener volunteer will respond during Garden Helpline hours. When emailing, please include a photo if it helps describe your garden question. Soil test kits can be picked up at the Extension office, 24/7. The kits are located in a box outside the front door.

Three ways to contact the Garden Helpline
Call 828-255-5522
Email questions and photos to [email protected]
Visit the Extension Office at 49 Mt. Carmel Road during Helpline hours, listed below.

Garden Helpline Hours

March – (starts March 6)
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

April through September:
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Wednesday 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

October – (ends October 26th) 
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We are here to help and support you! Please contact us. We look forward to answering your gardening questions.

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Categories: Community Garden
Inqwiry: Outdoor Wire Sculptures by Josh Coté
Jun 16 all-day
Grovewood Village

Grovewood Gallery will present Inqwiry, an outdoor exhibition of wire animal sculptures by Bakersville, NC, artist Josh Coté. This event is open to the public and free to attend. Inqwiry will remain on view through August 13, 2023.

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Categories: Art & Craft
Juneteenth Story Walk
Jun 16 all-day
Chimney Rock State Park

NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth. Throughout the week, explore our Juneteenth Story Walk on the Great Woodland Adventure trail to learn more about this national holiday and its history.

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Categories: Community Education Hike Outdoors
MANNA’s Outpace Hunger campaign
Jun 16 all-day
online

Let’s get you registered for Outpace Hunger!

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Categories: Community Fundraisers
NC Rhododendron Festival
Jun 16 all-day
Bakersville, NC
Pageantry, Art & Music in Bakersville, NC 
The NC Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food vendors, children’s activities, and live music throughout the day, as well as a classic car show, a 10K run, 2 nights of street dancing.  Come discover our Small Town Mountain Paradise!  

NC Rhododendron Pageant

One of the area’s most respected and longest standing scholarship opportunities for young women.

              Rhododendron Craft Fair

Our yearly show offers exhibitors of talented local and regional artists & craftspeople a venue for their work.

Live Music

The Rhododendron Craft Fair showcases a variety of live music performances throughout both days. 

Street Dances

On Friday and Saturday nights, join us for a Square Dance downtown.

Classic Car Show

Join us on Saturday for the Rhododendron Classic Car Show.  ​

10K Run

The Annual Rhododendron 10K Run is held on Saturday morning.  ​
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Categories: Festivals
Need Help With Water Bills? New Water Assistance Program Could Offer Help.
Jun 16 all-day
online

If you’re behind on your water bill or afraid your water might get cut off, a new resource might be able to help you. On Jan. 4, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners approved more than $450,000 in federal funding for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The initiative is aimed at preventing water disconnections and helping reconnect drinking and wastewater services.

The LIHWAP will be administered by Buncombe County-based Eblen Charities. The nonprofit will make payments directly to utilities on behalf of qualifying households. The program is slated to run through Sept. 30, 2023 or until funds are exhausted.

Eligibility requirements

Households that currently receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Work First services, or those that received Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) services from Oct. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021, are automatically eligible to receive this benefit if their water services have been cut off or are in danger of being cut off.

For additional eligibility information or to apply, please contact Eblen Charities at (828) 255-3066.

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Categories: Community
NOC Paddling School
Jun 16 all-day
Nantahala Outdoor Center

Voted “Best Place to Learn” by Outside, NOC Paddling School has taught more paddlers than anyone else, with 50 years of experience going into every class. Our commitment to the sport and to providing the best possible instruction has not waivered. So come and let us be your respected and experienced instructor.

Paddling School Course Types

Learning to roll a kayak in paddling school

Whitewater Kayaking Instruction

staff and campers playing lawn games at kayaking camp

Youth Paddling Programs

2 kayakers in Class III rapids

Specialty Paddling Programs

Practicing using the throwrope during the ACA Kayak Instructor Training Levels 3 & 4 course

Professional Training for Paddlers

whitewater canoeing on class 3

Canoe Courses

Bryson City, NC

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Categories: Outdoors Sports