Calendar of Events

When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.

In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Winter can be the most beautiful time of the year at Chimney Rock. Leafless trees make for expansive views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge. The sky is clear; you’re likely to find a quiet spot to sit and enjoy the peacefulness. You may even see a critter scamper by you in the forest. Capture that special moment or scene on your camera, enter it in our Winter Wonders Photo Contest and tell us about it. 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.

Cost: No additional cost to enter.

https://www.facebook.com/events/789533238046693/?event_time_id=789533284713355

TOT TIME
Art is fun! During Tot Time, we explore the elements of art including line, shape and color. We inspire your imagination with art from the Museum’s Collection, stories, and hands-on art-making. Each session includes time for free play.

Mixed-Up + Messy!
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 18 — Mondays, 10am – 11:30am
For pre-school aged students accompanied by an adult
Meet at the Stephens-Lee Center (30 George Washington Carver Avenue, Asheville 28801)

Pre-register through the Asheville Parks and Recreation Dept. by calling (828) 350-2058, drop-ins are welcome.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2019297284783802/?event_time_id=2019297291450468

Monday Morning routine elevated! ?‍♀️☕? Get ZEN with an uplifting, all-levels strength-building vinyasa flow, then enjoy local coffee!

Meet us at Primal Studios at 10:30am for yoga with Mauni Tomlo, then coffee from Fractals Coffee Shop and Cafe, a local Asheville neighborhood shop. Beans are roasted by Pennycup Coffee CO, an Asheville based small-batch roaster.

You likely already know the benefits of yoga for your body and your mind, but what about the perks of drinking coffee? In addition to helping you wake up or shake off grogginess, recent research shows that coffee has some pretty great health benefits. Coffee is full of antioxidants, which help ward off disease. In moderation, coffee & yoga can coexist as a part of a healthy routine.

➳ 60 minute class

➳ $12 drop in/ Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios to reserve your space + speed up the sign in process!

➳ We have Buti Yoga B-aligned mats for your use!

About the Yoga Class:

Embark on a short mindfulness meditation to identify the intention you wish to cultivate, then move through an alignment-based, steady-paced, strength-building vinyasa practice that challenges your body and encourages the embodiment of your vital essence to to emerge in a peaceful yet powerful way.

Next, enjoy a gentle, therapeutic deep stretching flow that will open the heart, lengthen the muscles and ease the hamstrings, hips and lower back.

End your practice with an essential oil infused savasana that encourages an inspirational morning.

We can’t wait to see you! ✨ All are welcome!

? Instructor Mauni Tomlo is an experienced 200 hr RYT Yoga Instructor trained in a classic Baptiste style of yoga. Her dynamic classes hit the sweet spot between peace and power.

✨ Primal Studios is a Yoga/Buti Yoga/Movement studio that inspires you to move outside your comfort zone, and connect & thrive in the community as we evolve together! Visit us at 457 N. Louisiana Ave. in West Asheville, right inside the TRIBE Dance & Pole building! www.primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/585360665260047/?event_time_id=597079190754861

We are honored to share our passion for our Beloved Black Bears in our exhibit at the “FW Gallery” in Woolworth Walk – downtown Asheville. We are grateful to have been chosen to be their Featured Artists. We want to also thank the many lovely people who work at Woolworth Walk and have supported and assisted us with the exhibit.

The FW Gallery exhibit will end Tuesday, January 29th at 6pm. Our permanent artist booth #229 downstairs “Beloved Black Bear” has over 50 black bear canvases 11×14 at $75 each. We hope you will stop by to visit.

We are happy to say that many black bear canvases have been sold and are now adorning many homes. Our wish is for all of us to share our compassion for the black bear with our friends, family, and neighbors and create connections with the bears giving them a voice.

Love, April Johnson & Jeff Miller

https://www.facebook.com/events/300039080626478/?event_time_id=300039123959807

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/?event_time_id=1708098095983125

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/1708098039316464/

Our annual month of classic anime returns on Friday, January 4th featuring the best movies from Studio Ghibli and animation legend Hayao Miyazaki!

THE MOVIES & DATES ARE…

Jan. 4 – 7: Spirited Away
Jan. 8 – 10: Kiki’s Delivery Service – 30th Anniversary
Jan. 11 – 14: Princess Mononoke
Jan. 15 – 17: Porco Rosso
Jan. 18 – 21: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind – 35th Anniversary
Jan. 22 – 24: Grave of the Fireflies (NOT FOR YOUNG VIEWERS)
Jan. 25 – 28: My Neighbor Totoro
Jan. 29 – 31: The Cat Returns
Feb. 1 – 4: Howl’s Moving Castle – 15th Anniversary
Feb. 5 – 7: Castle in the Sky

SHOWTIMES:
There will be two matinees and a 10:00 pm show every day for each movie. We’ll post specific showtimes for each movie here and on our website’s movie page.

SPECIAL BONUS… At the final 10:00 pm show of each movie we will show the original Japanese version with English subtitles! All other shows will be the English dubbed version.

TICKET INFO:
Tickets are only $3.00, and sales operate on our normal ticket policy of going on sale 24 hours before your desired show date.

For example, Friday movie tickets go on sale Thursday, the day before.

https://www.facebook.com/events/359072128006762/?event_time_id=359072164673425

This four-week series will meet once a week to help you set and achieve your fitness goals. We will Focus on individual goals and use a group setting to help motivate. There will be focus on nutrition and physical activity. Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Specialist Natalie Sleik Will Lead this Series. You will leave with a workout geared toward each major muscle group, before and after assessments, and a nutrition plan.

January 7-28

Meeting times are 10:00 am – 11:00 am OR 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Members $100, non-members $120

Visit the Y to sign up today! Spots are limited.

https://www.facebook.com/events/278932892824759/?event_time_id=278932909491424

For kids in grades K-5 and their families.

January 2019 Theme: Fitness

Join us for free classes taught by local instructors Ashley Thompson, Russell Woods, and Laura Polanco!

Jan 7: Jazz
Jan 14: Martial Arts
Jan 28: Yoga

Upcoming themes:
February – Books
March – Nature

https://www.facebook.com/events/306594403313593/?event_time_id=306594416646925

We’re thrilled to be participating in Restaurant Week! This event showcases the best dining Greenville has to offer.

Choose from our four-course $29 Prix Fixe menu, or order from our full menu, and taste the best from Tupelo Honey in Greenville!

These menus are available from January 10th – 20th, 2019.

Make a reservation: https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/greenville/reservations/

Restaurant Week Menu
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FIRST COURSE (Choose 1)
– Creamy Tomato Soup
– Beer City Chili
– Salt-Roasted Beet Salad
– Rainbow Kale Caesar Salad

SECOND COURSE (Choose 1)
– Crispy Fried Brussels
– Blistered & Spiced Vegetables
– Blackberry Habanero Pork Belly
– Fried Green Tomatoes

THIRD COURSE (Choose 1)
– Shoo Mercy Shrimp & Grits
– Surf & Turf
– Charred Broccoli
– Honey Dusted Fried Chicken

DESSERT (Choose 1)
– Atlantic Beach Lemon Custard
– Hummingbird Cake
– Heavenly Banana Pudding
– Peanut Butter Mousse

Make a reservation: https://tupelohoneycafe.com/location/greenville/reservations/

https://www.facebook.com/events/292371601481767/?event_time_id=292371618148432

This four-week series will meet once a week to help you set and achieve your fitness goals. We will Focus on individual goals and use a group setting to help motivate. There will be focus on nutrition and physical activity. Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Specialist Natalie Sleik Will Lead this Series. You will leave with a workout geared toward each major muscle group, before and after assessments, and a nutrition plan.

January 7-28

Meeting times are 10:00 am – 11:00 am OR 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Members $100, non-members $120

Visit the Y to sign up today! Spots are limited.

https://www.facebook.com/events/278932892824759/?event_time_id=278932899491425

Where do we go from here? Join us to discuss the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act that was introduced to Congress. How do we best communicate the benefits of this non-partisan bill to increase citizen support? What does this look like on a local level here in Henderson County?

https://www.facebook.com/events/391953271568788/

The Junior League of Asheville is excited to announce a new monthly education series: JLA LEAD: Leadership Education & Development. Starting in January, we will have monthly* professional development & networking events that are not only geared towards training our members, but will also be open to the public.

Our first JLA LEAD event will be on Monday, January 14th at 6pm at MOJO Coworking. The theme of the event is “How to Find Your Dream Job Where You Live, and Negotiate a Salary You Deserve.” Starting at 5:30pm will enjoy networking, snacks, and beverages, and the talk will start at 6pm. The talk will last about 45 minutes with time for a Q&A. This presentation will be lead by Lauren Karlsson, who has more than eight years of experience in both recruiting and job coaching and will be sharing some of her methods to boost your job search, networking, and salary negotiation confidence!

The Junior League of Asheville (JLA), is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

For over 90 years, the JLA has been both a powerful organization of trained women volunteers and a vital part of the Asheville community. Learn more at juniorleagueofasheville.org.

*There will be a summer break from June through August, 2019.

https://www.facebook.com/events/392494161495626/

Hey, lets start 2019 with a hip-pop and a shimmy. Join Kelly for a beginner workshop where we will explore all the sassy fun of bellydance. We promote health, fitness, self-expression, and community. Come smile and shimmy with us!

8wk workshop, Monday’s 6pm-7pm

Jan. 14th – March 4th

$80 per person prepaid, or $13 per class

Registration is Monday, Jan 7th 5pm-7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/506182803210344/?event_time_id=506182809877010

Free workshop for farmers or others interested in growing industrial hemp in 2019. Space is limited, attendees MUST register at arcd.org/hemp

Topics for the evening will include how to get a permit, rules and regulations in TN for growing hemp, the economics of hemp on your farm, and first hand experience from a farmer.

The workshop will feature speakers from UT Extension, TN Dept of Agriculture, and hemp farmer and owner of the East TN Hemp Company.

Location:
Appalachian Fair Grounds, Building #4 – “Farm & Home”
100 Lakeview St
Gray, TN 37615

https://www.facebook.com/events/1268062673390807/

Transition From Figurative To Abstract Sculpture

Leonid Siveriver

Mondays 6-9pm
January 7- February 25

The objective of this course is to develop a basic understanding of the human form in three-dimensions based on work with a live model, and then utilize that knowledge for abstraction. By combining the human figure with geometric forms you will expand your palette of techniques, and create some truly dynamic, inspired work.

Level: All Levels
Tuition: $350 + $75 Lab and Live Model Fee

In this 4 week series you will learn an entire sexy, fun chair dance! This chair choreography will focus on slowing down sensual movement, include chair tricks & sexy fun floor work.

Learn, practice and add on to choreography in each class. Chair dancing is a fun sexy workout… in heels! All levels welcome!

$52 for 4 weeks – You can reserve your spot here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=330572&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0

https://www.facebook.com/events/360683084699334/

Baby it’s going to be cold outside… who doesn’t love to cuddle under a soft, cozy, chunky knit blanket? Ever thought about making your own? Our skilled instructor will walk you through the art of hand knitting a beautiful throw blanket while you sip on an amazing glass of wine… Christmas may be over, but the fun doesn’t have to end! Seating is limited. Ticket price includes cost of materials plus a glass of wine. Additional wine and beer are always available for purchase.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1948573715238890/

Guttermouth Promotions proudly presents: COGNITIVE, MICAWBER, and HATH, courtesy of Artery Global, and special guests SYSTEMATIC DEVASTATION!

It’s the heaviest way to kick off the new year! Join us on Monday, January 14th at The Radio Room in Greenville, South Carolina for this incredible lineup. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 on the day of the show. Entry is all ages! Doors open at 7:00 PM.

COGNITIVE
Technical Death Metal // Jobbstown, NJ // Unique Leader Records
Listen to “Omnicide” off the brand-new album Matricide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlpMvbAHPCU

Hailing from South Jersey, Cognitive was born in 2011 with the sole intent to create heavy, intensely technical music, while maintaining an edge of creativity that separates them from the over-produced sea of subgenres. Combining technicality, guitar solos, grooves, and abstract ideas within their songwriting, COGNITIVE is continually pushing itself to think outside of the proverbial box while maintaining an organic and unapologetically brutal edge.

MICAWBER
Death Metal // Green Bay, WI // Prosthetic Records
Listen to “Beyond the Reach of Flame,” title track of their new album, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAzGE6P1mP8

For the past decade, Green Bay based death metallers MICAWBER have held onto a steadfast DIY work ethic. They’ve self-released two full length albums and three EPs and have completed 25 tours throughout North America and Europe, supporting Sepultura, Vader, Vital Remains and Internal Bleeding to name a few, as well as appeared at countless metal festivals. 2018 saw them join forces with Prosthetic Records on the release of their third album, Beyond The Reach Of Flame, released worldwide on May 25th.

HATH
Death Metal // New Jersey // Willowtip Records
Stream the album Hive in its entirety, also available as a name-your-price download, here: https://hathnj.bandcamp.com/releases

featuring special guests:
Systematic Devastation
Death Metal // Asheville, NC
Listen to “VICE” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-BFGm2VrVo

https://www.facebook.com/events/193348661543390/

Come see the performance and give whatever you feel comfortable with. Food and Beverages will be available for purchase, 100% of proceeds will be donated to Homeward Bound.

Ticket Price Based on Donation ($20 Suggested donation)

Having a home, living indoors, is a basic human right, one that 500 or more individuals do not have on any given night in the Asheville area alone.

Finding Home, a collection of songs, new and found monologues, scenes, and dance will tell the true stories of our neighbors who have lived for years without a home and through the work of Homeward Bound have been able to feel safe and supported for the first time in their lives.

Created and Directed by Candice Dickinson, Finding Home is an immersive show staged in promenade and she asks the audience to anticipate some movement during the performance.

Come join us and help end homelessness in WNC.

Phil Mechanic Studios: Located in the R.A.D. of Asheville

The show begins at 7 pm, Doors open at 6:30 pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2016063738441598/

Lake James Environmental Association invites you to come out to Catawba Brewing Company in downtown Morganton for our annual meeting on January 14th, 2019. We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be local historian Denise Bishop, who will be discussing “What Lies Beneath Lake James,” a history of Lake James, the communities that now lie beneath its waters, and the families that lived there. LJEA will also be unveiling the State of the Lake James Watershed Report, which will be the basis for LJEA’s work in the watershed for the next 5-10 years. Catawba Brewing will be donating $1 per beer sold that evening to LJEA, so come out and enjoy a beer and support the organization at the same time!

We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a fun and informative evening!

http://ljea.org/2019-lake-james-environmental-association-annual-meeting/

https://www.facebook.com/events/569910163434581/

CLUB DANCES

Learn East Coast Swing & Night Club 2: Starts Mon. January 7th

Time get out and have some fun. Learn East Coast Swing timing, patterns and cool moves that will have anyone looking good on the dance floor. East Coast Swing is a great foundation for other swing dances (West Coast, Shag, Blues Dancing) and a great way to meet new people with your own interests.

Club Dance Class also includes an introduction to Night Club 2, a beautiful romantic dance, bringing style and grace to those wonderful slow songs.

All classes taught in a fun, supportive setting at the Asheville Ballroom, with lots of time to help you learn quickly and easily.

Class starts every 6 weeks / no partner required, call John at 828 712 0791 for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/564995227307231/?event_time_id=564995233973897

We will have a short business meeting, show and tell, and time to work on current projects, share ideas and enjoy chatting with the group.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2268771043379975/?event_time_id=2268771056713307

Come on out every week to really drill that technique into your body. After all, good technique is the foundation to great dance!

Haven’t danced before? No worries! Sarah Joy will get you started off right.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2207664732782541/?event_time_id=2207664749449206

Join the Asheville Area Arts Councill and 103.3 Asheville FM in celebrating music and community with the Winter Chill Local Music Series! This three part series will highlight the music being created right in our own backyard while also featuring venues so important to our creative economy.

THE BLOCK off biltmore show costs $10
The Grey Eagle & The Mothlight shows cost $15 each
Doors open at 7, show starts at 8

January 14 | Emerging Artists Night
Location: THE BLOCK off biltmore
Hosted by Asheville FM DJ Sara B of Songs for Friends
With performances by:
Jordan Okrend Experience
Ashley Heath
The Paper Crowns

February 11 | Blues & Soul Night
Hosted by Asheville FM DJ Cousin TL of Stank Free Radio
Location: The Grey Eagle
With performances by:
Cowboy Judy
April B. & The Cool

March 11 | Rock Night
Hosted by Asheville FM DJ Greg Cartwright of Deep Cuts
Location: The Mothlight
With performances by:
Kitty Tsunami
Pink Mercury

Tickets and additional info can be found at https://ashevillearts.com/winterchill/

https://www.facebook.com/events/286621565316092/?event_time_id=286621585316090

This 4 week pole and chair dance choreography focused series is perfect for those looking to add to their repertoire of pole tricks and skills to create performance quality movement – or just to learn something fun and new! Students will learn dance moves and combinations utilizing the chair and pole, and smoothing transitions between the two. No dance experience required but pole experience is a must – appropriate for pole level 3+. Heels encouraged.

• Meets every Monday in January @ 7:15-8:15pm in Studio 108

• For intermediate-advanced pole students – L3+

• $60

https://www.facebook.com/events/281074322755689/?event_time_id=281075089422279

Shook Twins at The Grey Eagle

https://www.facebook.com/events/1387348084734551/

T-Rextasy w/ Mouthbreathers, Brown Widow
Monday Jan 14th
Free Mothlight Monday *no cover*

T-Rextasy
https://t-rextasy.bandcamp.com

Mouthbreathers
https://mouthbreathersavl.bandcamp.com/

Brown Widow
https://brownwidow.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/254517345209700/

Network with Fellow FABA members the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at the YMCA at Mission-Pardee Health Campus. Coffee Club will be in Activity Room A on the 1st Floor.

Our Spotlight Speaker will be Bettye Dorn!

https://www.facebook.com/events/557359964675825/