Calendar of Events

FREE Santa Photos are back at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com)! From November 17th through December 24th, every family who visits Santa will receive two FREE 4”x6” Santa photo prints and a digital download of a single image. Additional photos and Christmas merchandise are available for purchase. FREE Santa photo is sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles; the FREE Santa photo set is sponsored by North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights.

Santa’s Photo Hours are:
11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, Sundays, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Santa takes a break to feed his reindeer weekdays and Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. + 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sundays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Located at food court. One giveaway per family, per Christmas season. Some restrictions may apply, valid only through December 24, 2018.

LAF’s Nov. 28th Critical Issues Luncheon:
“Big Changes Are Coming to the WNC Nature Center”
Speaker: Chris Gentile, Director, WNC Nature Center
A brand new entrance with expanded parking opened in September at the WNC Nature Center. That was just one step in a master plan for enlarging the size and scope of the wildlife facility that has become one of Buncombe County’s top tourist attractions.
Under its Vision 2020 program, the Nature Center will be adding new features – like an Ancient Appalachians exhibit to showcase prehistoric creatures, such as the red panda, giant anteater and rhinoceros.
At LAF’s November 28th event, the Nature Center’s director, Chris Gentile, will tell us more about these and other changes coming to the facility. He also is likely to bring one or two animal ambassadors to help him out. We hope you can join us.
WHAT: LAF’s November 28th Critical Issues Luncheon
WHERE: The Country Club of Asheville, 170 Windsor Road
TIME: Food Service begins at 11:45am, the program at 12:15pm
COST: $25 for LAF members, $30 for nonmembers
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Friday, November 23rd.
RSVP to Nancy Williams at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/551619388618925/

The Haen Gallery, located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, is proud to present their 12th Annual Lynn Boggess Exhibition. The exhibit will run through November.

Lynn Boggess is one of the most unique and noteworthy American landscape painters of the 21st Century. He resides in West Virginia, a state whose diverse mountains, forests, and rivers provide abundant inspiration for the artist’s plein air paintings. In place of brushes he uses palette knives and trowels to thickly layer the broad sweeping strokes and exquisite fine detail that capture all the colors of the seasons in rushing rivers, snow covered hillsides, and thick forest vegetation. Mr. Boggess’ work is recognized internationally for its incredible three-dimensional texture, rendered solely in oils. These remarkable paintings combine elements of Abstract Expressionism and Photorealism to create a style that is totally unique and original.

The Haen Gallery in Asheville is located at 52 Biltmore Avenue between City Bakery and Chestnut. There is a parking garage at the Aloft hotel across the street, another garage just up the hill, as well as street parking.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 12-5pm. For more information: 828-254-8577 or www.thehaengallery.com. Gallery contacts: Chris Foley, Director; Leslie Logemann, Gallery Manager.

With locations in Asheville and Brevard, The Haen Gallery offers the work of established artists whose distinctive and unique style sets it apart from ordinary and imitative efforts. Visit the website at thehaengallery.com.

As Virginia Woolf said, “one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Food and water are essential for survival, but mankind’s relationship to food has transformed over time from one of sustenance to one laden with personal and cultural significance.

A Matter of Taste explores depictions of food and drink in art and reveals how images of fruits and vegetables can function as complex metaphors for excess, status, memory, and politics. Drawn from southern museums and private collections, this exhibition showcases over 35 paintings, decorative arts, and works on paper by artists such as Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Claes Oldenburg.

This show spans 400 years and multiple continents, revealing the evolving role of food and drink in various media and cultural contexts. While depictions of fruit and vegetables appeared in ancient times, still life painting as an independent genre dates to 16th-century Holland.

In 19th-century America, still life paintings remained popular but evolved in terms of subject matter, media, and message. Painters such as Thomas Wightman, George Forster, and De Scott Evans embraced Dutch still lifes and used food as commentary on the current political climate and the transient state of the human condition.

Illustrated newspapers led to an increase of cartoons by artists such as Winslow Homer and William Hogarth, who utilized food and drink as social satire. The 20th-century modern art movement further changed the perception of food. The culture of mass production enabled Pop artists to elevate seemingly mundane foodstuffs to high art. Yet, other contemporary artists explored the symbolic and nostalgic role of food seen in works by Tim Tate, Linda Armstrong, and Laquita Thomson.

Visitors will also experience an elaborately set dining table fit for a sumptuous feast. Dining became its own art form over time and communicated one’s social standing and wealth. Each of the table’s six place settings represent a different culture and offer a glimpse into global dining customs. Selective drinkware will accompany this section revealing how tea sets and even punch bowls reflected an owner’s prestige.

Hormones play a critical role in maintaining optimal health. The proper balance of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are essential for muscle and skin tone, bone resilience, libido, fertility, weight management, energy levels, and a healthy menstrual cycle. Imbalanced hormones affect sleep, metabolic rate, and immune system function, and contribute to the development of osteoporosis, breast and endometrial cancer, and heart disease.

The Rhythm Plus(TM) hormone test is a comprehensive salivary assessment of estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone that spans a full 28 days. Additionally, this hormone testing profile includes the Adrenocortex Stress Profile and the Comprehensive Melatonin Profile to reveal how the sex hormones are influenced by cortisol, DHEA, and melatonin.

Rhythm Plus is a hormonal test indicated for both premenopausal and perimenopausal women not currently supplementing with hormones.

Learning Objectives:
– Assess the menstrual cycle utilizing salivary hormones
– Review the components of the Rhythm Plus Profile
– Discuss HPA axis insights provided by cortisol and melatonin circadian rhythms
– Apply test results to patient scenarios using case studies

Presented by Genova Diagnostics Medical Education Specialist, Stephen Goldman, DC

https://www.facebook.com/events/255488045312393/

Join our outstanding volunteer team as they help to make two mobile homes more energy efficient, which in turn helps the tenants to save money. Right in time for the winter and holiday spendings. First-time volunteers are welcome. Our project leaders will make sure you receive a proper orientation. Choose interested or going and we will get back to you with further details. Who is with us?

Or sign up by following the link: http://signup.com/go/dtWDPFS

https://www.facebook.com/events/296703564286273/

Need a break from studying, working, or grading? Drop by the Ramsey Center (located inside Renfro Library) for some cider, sugar cookies, and other goodies. We’ll be making some old-timey holiday crafts to decorate our tree and we’d love for you to join us and make a craft either for our tree or to take home!

Admission is free and the event is open to the Mars Hill University community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/322329948586744/

The Weaverville Tailgate Market has moved inside for the cold months! Come on in to find your favorite local meats, produce, dairy products, crafts, and more!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2157122247631959/?event_time_id=2157122294298621

Monthly circle to come together and let others know three things:
1. What we offer
2. What we want/need to solve
3. To celebrate our successes!

Women’s Business Empowerment Circle is a place for anyone who identifies as a woman and is an entrepreneur, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a curious supporter. We gather in support of lifting each other up during the experience of business-owning that can often feel isolated from community. Feel free to ask questions, and join our group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1704225379846770/ ….if you haven’t already.

***If you have been to several of these meetings and feel familiar with the format, please let Robin know that you’d be willing to facilitate!******

Our meetings are hosted by The Purpose Collective whose mission is to encourage all members of the community to step into a life of more purpose! TPC is a collective space that houses co-working, collaborating, private office (available hourly), and a 500 sq ft gathering space.

https://www.facebook.com/events/487914528368740/

This class meets in the Eurythmy space in the basement of the Azalea Campus. $5 drop in rate or $25 for the whole six week session. For more information contact Elizabeth McKay at [email protected].

https://www.facebook.com/events/570441670072464/?event_time_id=570441713405793

Pre-register or drop-in and join us at any of our science based, holiday-themed workshops!

Bring your 5-7 (26th) or 8-13 (27th-28th) year old to explore the exciting world of robotics!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1979639072119955/

Join us for dinner at Chai Pani’s Give Back Night!

Come try Chai Pani’s delicious Indian Style Street Food highlighting India’s amazing culinary diversity. We are so excited for this opportunity to partner with their restaurant and allow us to continue our mission of helping children and adults with developmental and/or socioeconomic challenges lead healthy, happy and more independent lives

On November 28th, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:30PM, Chai Pani will donate 10% of dinner sales to The Irene Wortham Center. Come on out and join us! Bring your appetite and all your friends with you.

Menu:
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https://www.facebook.com/events/889824247807918/

Kids Eat Free Night is back by popular demand!

Bring the kids in for dinner on Wednesday, November 28th between 5pm and 9pm and receive a free kids meal with your order.

#kidsnight #kidsrule #AshevilleNC

https://www.facebook.com/events/2130901313827975/

Open 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Advance Tickets Required. Enjoy the wonder of the park dazzlingly lit for the holidays, with a nighttime train and more.

Candlelight Christmas Evenings*
Saturday, November 3, 2018 – Saturday, January 5, 2019 (Select Dates)

*Check website for availability/dates
*By reservation only.
*Pricing varies by date.

Candlelight, firelight, and live music bring holiday warmth to the extravagant holiday décor of Biltmore House, creating an evening to remember. Evening guests can also take advantage of Antler Hill Village & Winery to enjoy free wine tastings. Advance reservations are required for evening visits.

Learn more about #ChristmasAtBiltmore or plan your visit: biltmore.com/Christmas

https://www.facebook.com/events/2014125145534975/?event_time_id=2167409593539862

This Hip Hop workout transports you to a place of wild abandon! You’ll get sweaty while feeling hot- sizzling HOT!? Join Tyler Northcutt for Hip Hop Dance Wednesdays at 5:30pm!

???Channel your inner Beyonce or Shakira while dancing your booty off! Learn sequential dance steps that you can use for your next dance party. This is a non-stop dynamic cardio workout full of sweat and sensuality and is sure to empower your body and soul!

➳ 60 minutes of movement ?

➳ SIGN UP NOW to save your spot + save time signing in!
$12 drop in or Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios.

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Lousiana Ave. in West Asheville

✨ All levels welcome! No experience necessary!

✨ 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. ✨primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/2019460321693137/?event_time_id=2019460338359802

This Hip Hop workout transports you to a place of wild abandon! You’ll get sweaty while feeling hot- sizzling HOT!? Join Tyler Northcutt for Hip Hop Dance Wednesdays at 5:30pm!

???Channel your inner Beyonce or Shakira while dancing your booty off! Learn sequential dance steps that you can use for your next dance party. This is a non-stop dynamic cardio workout full of sweat and sensuality and is sure to empower your body and soul!

➳ 60 minutes of movement ?

➳ SIGN UP NOW to save your spot + save time signing in!
$12 drop in or Pre-register on Mindbody app- Primal Studios.

➳ Our Studio is in the same building as Tribe Dance & Pole at 457 N. Lousiana Ave. in West Asheville

✨ All levels welcome! No experience necessary!

✨ 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. ✨primalstudiosasheville.com ✨

https://www.facebook.com/events/2019460321693137/

Come enjoy an evening with Connect Buncombe. Celebrate our year, enjoy our guest speakers, meet fellow members, and learn about the state of Buncombe County Greenway projects.

https://www.facebook.com/events/562327814197730/

THRIVE at our Holiday Season Wine Tasting!

Join us for a holiday season wine tasting! We like to include fun events and the opportunity to learn and connect in new environments. This month, we’ll be meeting at Metro Wines, where we’ll have the opportunity to taste the wines of the day. A wine expert will be available to answer any questions you have. You’ll be able to do your holiday wine shopping, or just enjoy the evening with friends. If we have enough interest, we’ll be able to expand our tasting to new wines for an additional charge.

Since we have to let Metro Wines know how many people will be there, you must register by November 20 to attend. Your $8 tasting fee is payable when you arrive. Your THRIVE registration fee (if you’ve attended 2 or more meetings) is payable when you register.

Wednesday, November 28
5:30 – 7 pm
Metro Wines
169 Charlotte St
Asheville, NC
828-575-9525

Cost: $8 per person to attend, includes tasting of 2 wines and light snacks

If you have attended two previous meetings, the $25 THRIVE registration fee also applies.

If there is enough interest, an additional charge for more tastings will be collected at the gathering.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2197354333920389/

Art of Music Week event…

There is no charge for this Kid-friendly event.
We are asking for participants to bring a non-perishable food item and we will deliver the donations to Haywood County food pantries. Join us for old-fashioned jam highlighting the importance of bluegrass music to our mountain culture. The jam will be led by members of several local bands and is open to musicians. In addition to the music, there will be demonstrations and an opportunity to participate in mountain dance. There will also be food trucks, and an opportunity to sample the bounty of Elevated’s Labor =)

https://www.facebook.com/events/903023960085733/

The results of Asheville’s Disparity Study will be provided at two sessions on Nov. 28 at the Linwood Crump Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road. The two sessions are set for 6 and 7 p.m.

The study will look at the City’s Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program (MWBE), a branch of the City’s Community and Economic Development Department.

We will also provide time for you to network with City staff about future contracting with the City!

Find more information here: https://bit.ly/2BgXdMF

Childcare (5 years and up) and interpretive services will be available.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2299931563570548/

It’s time to share our NEW Space!
We think the best way to do that is:
-45 min BodyPump Class
-Socialize
-Snacks and Drinks!

This event is FREE, but we ONLY have 25 Spots.
Hit the link below to reserve tour spot!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bodypump-45-minute-class-and-fun-shenanigans-tickets-52194471068

https://www.facebook.com/events/2102886856590827/

Responsible and Regenerative Business: How Might We Redesign Our Work

Carol Sanford has consulted and collaborated with businesses ranging from Google to P &G to Seventh Generation for the past 40+ years and has offered ideas that challenge the status quo and allow us to rethink how we design our work, engage our stakeholders and employees, and build a better world. She has written many books including The Responsible Business, The Responsible Entrepreneur, The Regenerative Business, and a new one is one the way. She was recently a Senior Fellow in Social Innovation at Babson College. She will be highlighting ideas from her entire career in leadership, work design, culture, and practice. Her ideas are groundbreaking, and we look forward to engaging her to help us consider how we might redesign our work for better outcomes. There will be ample opportunity for Q & A.

Room Location is the Boardroom on the 2nd floor
Tickets free – but please RSVP at the ticket URL so we know how many to expect.

https://www.facebook.com/events/341872223223461/

Scientists need YOUR help in studying
animals everywhere, including your own backyard!

Join us for an introduction to ornithology, the study of birds. You’ll learn all about our feathery friends and go on a short birding walk! You can also join our crew of ecoEXPLORERS — kids who submit
observations of plants and animals for scientists to study and earn prizes while they do it.

Find out how you can earn your Ornithology Field Badge and a free pass to The Great Backyard Bird Count Day on February 16th. For ages 5 to 13 but all ages are welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2155634484693326/

Join Whitney Madden, Certified Brain Health Coach and licensed acupuncturist, as she shares the latest in neuroscience for brain development and relates it to your teenager. Teens and Parents welcome to this free talk.

http://sourceforwellbeing.com/classes-events/what-does-your-teens-brain-need-to-develop-and-thrive-november-28th-6pm/

This information is relevant for EVERY teen.

Additionally, specific concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, learning differences, brain injuries and more will be discussed.

RSVP and questions: email [email protected]
www.SourceForWellBeing.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/494574231050186/

From Appalachian Folk Herbalist, Traditional Witch and wild forager Rebecca Beyer at www.bloodandspicebush.com:

Invoking and honoring the genii loci, or land wights of your property can help aid in its protection from both meddling humans and non-humans alike. We’ll learn the history of the witches bottle from a folk magical perspective and examine rituals like ‘nailing it down’ and other powerful ways to seek protection for the land we love. We’ll also touch on topics of bioregional animism and meeting and cultivating relationships with land spirits to aid us in rites of protection.

30 – 90$ sliding scale.

https://www.facebook.com/events/775822412751255/

We will be having a homemade card making party at our clubhouse! We will provide the supplies to make your cards, but if you have something special you’d like to add, please feel free to bring it! We will also be bringing someone in who will be able to teach you calligraphy and hand lettering if you are interested!

https://www.facebook.com/events/344193093056360/

Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not need to become a member and you do not need to be a healthcare professional.

https://www.facebook.com/events/182885909260377/

Starting in November we will begin a series of Open Stages. November is the month of giving. Every Wednesday in November we will pick a different Nonprofit and donate a portion of beer sales to that organization. Josh Goodfellow of Codex Sound Company and Scott Moss of the band, Big Daddy Love will be running the Open Stage performances. The backline will be provided; drums, bass amp, and guitar amps. For more information please contact Josh Goodfellow at (828)-443-2169. Join us on November 7th in help to support The Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation! Don’t miss the music, fun, and good brews!

https://www.facebook.com/events/242548346439462/