Calendar of Events

Join Jennifer for an Intro to Pole Fitness 6 week series. By the end of this series, students will be all set to attend Pole 2 classes, and may also attend any Pole Dance classes on the schedule (such as Sultry Pole). Students will learn Pole Fitness Level 1 in its entirety, and will be proficient in many beginner skills upon completion. Expect a thorough yoga-inspired full body warm up followed by pole conditioning skills to help you achieve your pole fitness goals. Students will also learn basic pole combinations in addition to skills, and will have time to experiment and play at the end of class. Class will end with a brief feel-good cool down stretch session.

$60 for the full series, occurs on Thursdays at 6:30pm from January 3rd to February 7th. Sign up now from your student account at circusdb.org/empyrean. We only allow for 6 sign ups for the beginner series for the comfort of new students and to allow for ample time on the poles, so be sure to sign up ASAP as these series sell out QUICK! We offer 2 hours of open studio per missed class of a series.

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This PAINT AND SIP is a little different! We are goin to be painting on a piece of Pottery!! This piece of pottery is a circle and about the size of your hand all stretch out.

We think about hanging canvas on a wall, why not hang a piece of beautiful pottery?

I will show you step by step how to paint a mountain landscape, BUT you can paint whatever you would like!! Please do not feel obligated to paint what I will be instructing.

I can help with any questions you might have with whatever you decide to paint.

$35 per person- this includes a piece of pottery, everything you need to paint with, twine for hanging, along with the 2 hour step by step paint instruction.

Text me to sign up! Space is limited.
828-400-9560

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Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Center for Narrative and the Yale Association of Western North Carolina will present “Sisters in Words: Fiction, Nonfiction, and the Creative Process.” Best-selling authors and sisters, Elizabeth Kostova and Victoria Johnson, will read from their latest works, Kostova’s “The Shadow Land” and Johnson’s “American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic.” A discussion on the creative process will follow, facilitated by Laura Hope-Gill, coordinator of the Thomas Wolfe Center for Narrative, as well as a question-and-answer session with the audience and a book signing and sale. The event will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Lenoir-Rhyne’s 36 Montford Ave. location in Asheville. Doors will open at 6pm, readings will begin at 6:30, and the event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

“The Shadow Land,” authored by Asheville-based Kostova, chronicles the travels of a young American woman to Bulgaria. The narrative unravels into a sumptuous tale from an incident of an accidentally taken piece of luggage. Kostova’s novel takes the reader through the terrains of grief and mystery while celebrating at every turn the power of story to awaken, fascinate, and heal. Her 2005 work, “The Historian,” was the first debut novel to reach number one on The New York Times bestseller list.

Johnson’s “American Eden: David Hosack, Botany, and Medicine in the Garden of the Early Republic,” a finalist for the 2018 National Book Award, illustrates a noted 18th and 19th-century physician’s dream of creating the nation’s first botanical garden. Physician to Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr (and present at the fateful 1804 duel between the two), Hosack drew in his medical practice on his vast knowledge of medicinal plants. His work earned him the admiration of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, among other luminaries. Johnson is an associate professor of urban policy and planning at Hunter College in New York, N.Y.

“This event deeply reflects the passion of the Thomas Wolfe Center for Narrative, which focuses on development and process in creative work,” said Hope-Gill, Lenoir-Rhyne professor and coordinator of the university’s Master of Arts in Writing program. “Kostova and Johnson meticulously merge inquiry, creativity, and intellectual curiosity,” she said. “The results are two thrilling and very different works of history and literature, and this event promises to be deeply insightful and exciting for all of us who strive to follow our creative impulses to their most excellent ends.”

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“In Living Color” is an impactful and illuminating art display by artist, James Love. His original work is displayed at The Block Off Biltmore until the end of January. Love, and his brand “Ipaintforgod” (ipaintforgod.com), is bringing together local artists, poets, DJs and dancers to celebrate the arts of Asheville. “In Living Color” is themed around respect, love, unity, inner peace, and ultimately world peace. All ages are welcomed to join. Let’s kick off 2019 celebrating and enjoying the Arts of Asheville together.

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$10 Advance / $12 Day of Show

Join us in Isis Music Hall’s lounge on Thursday, January 24th, for a great night of music with two outstanding female artists! Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Anna Grace Beatty, from Birmingham, Alabama, is coming through Asheville on tour after the release of her debut EP, and Heather Taylor is returning to our stage to share her unique Americana sound.

Seated Lounge Show:: Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

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We’re kicking off the new year with our first meeting! Join Asheville DSA to discuss future campaigns, organizing, and base building for 2019. A full agenda will go out in an e-mail when it has been finalized.

This meeting will be at BeLoved Asheville Liberation Station, which will be our new meeting location going forward. Thank you to BeLoved for letting us use their space.

This meeting is open to the public. Members and non-members will be asked to sign in at the door.

To get on our mailing list, see avldsa.org.

**Street parking (meters) free after 6pm – parking lot to the left of building free and available except spaces 1&2

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All of our Sing Along movie screenings sell out in advance and are the most fun we’ve had in the movie theater in a long time!

THIS MAY BE THE MOST FUN SING ALONG YET!

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the biggest hits of 2018, just won Best Drama and Best Actor at The Golden Globes, and is sure to get Oscar nominations.

When a Queen song is in the movie the lyrics are on the bottom of the screen so you can read/sing along.

CLICK HERE to see a video example of what it’s like. It doesn’t matter if you are a terrible singer, so come out for this unique screening and have some fun!

MOVIE SYNOPSIS:
The story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid (1985).

CONTENT GUIDELINE:
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, suggestive material, drug content and language.

TICKETS:
Tickets are only $3.00, and are also on sale at the main bar of our 675 Merrimon Avenue location.

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Jackie from Three Eggs Cakery will be here at Craft Centric teaching a hands on instructed course that includes decorating a half dozen of you own beer related royal iced cookies. Cost includes the class, cookies, and all the decorating tools you’ll need!

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Howie’s back 7 to 10 p.m.

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Join us for a night of Live Music Bingo with Andrew Thelston! He’ll play the songs and you win! Great beer, food and prizes! Cheers everyone!

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This series will treat us to 4 mini retreats during the time of the year when our minds & bodies could most benefit from slowing down and turning inward.

A combination of gentle movement, yin & restorative asanas, mantra chanting, mindfulness practices and meditation will be included. Bring a journal, pen, and a mug for tea time.

Cost: $50 for full series, $15 for drop-ins
Financial assistance available
***TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW***
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Josh Dunkin and Steve DuRose found one another in Hendersonville, NC via Chicago and Los Angeles, respectively. Dunkin is a veteran of the Chicago comedy and theatre community as a well as a songwriter. DuRose is a life-long student of the craft of songwriting as well as a working musician. Together they fly under the banner of The Gathering Dark and host concierged show experiences unlike any other in Western North Carolina. Catch them every Monday night at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville, NC.

Join Steve and Josh as they celebrate the release of their first EP with a night of music and guest stars. Featuring special guest, and producer of GD EP, Sumsun.

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THE ORACLE OF EVERYTHING
One woman show: spoken word meets divination

Tarot, tea leaves, head pieces, interpretive dance.
Bring your burning questions

Two performances as part of the 2019
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival

Thursday & Saturday, Jan. 24 & 26, 7 p.m.
Sly Grog Lounge, 271 Haywood St.

Tickets go on sale Jan. 1 at ashevillefringe.org.

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Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves, two women on the forefront of American traditional music, join forces in this powerful new duo. Their reverence for the people and music that has come before them provides a platform on which they build their own musical vocabulary. With banjo, fiddle, and voice, Allison (Molsky’s Mountain Drifters) and Tatiana (Laurie Lewis) seek out unusual repertoire that catches their ear and inspires them to explore the boundaries of the tune. Their debut album showcases a strong new voice that is both reflective and dynamic. Thanks to an Iguana Music Fund Grant from Club Passim, Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves will be releasing a full length album in 2019.

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Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.

Set sail for laughter as Bertie Wooster revels in life aboard the Vanderley yacht. Bertie is the pampered guest of the lively Lady Stella (very fetching profile), accompanied, as always, by his peerless valet, Jeeves. If only Bertie’s pal Crumpet hadn’t assaulted a prince. In the blink of an eye, Bertie is masquerading as a romance novelist, Crumpet’s posing as his own long-lost twin, and a sinister foreign count is challenging Bertie to a duel. Will this madcap case of mistaken identities end in Bertie’s doom–or worse, his marriage? Have no fear; Jeeves will sort it all out.

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Join us as we kick-off our 2019 Season with the Concert Series at The Purple Onion in Saluda,NC. Thursday nights are designated “Listening” nights and we are honored to be a part of this special concert. A little quieter that the rowdy Saturday nights but same great menu…same great band. 828.749.1179 for your table

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$10
7pm doors
800 Her Pilots
845 Horrible Girl
930 Late Bloomer
1015 Dollar Signs

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Become your favorite all-girl group! Grab your friends, get your outfits together and your coordinated dance moves planned. EVERYONE is welcome! DJ Terra Ware will keep the fun going all night long and it’s also her Birthday!
Email terraware124@yahoo to sign-up and secure your song. Walk-ins and requests are fine too!

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Twerking strengthens muscles in just about every part of your body, plus gets you CLUB READY!!

Not only do you sculpt, tone and grow your booty, your thighs become super strong, your hip flexibility increases and more than anything, TWERK boosts your confidence! You can burn up to 500 calories in 60 minutes of twerk. Basically, you’ll sculpt and and tone while having fun!

➳ 60 minutes of movement ? with Joshua McClure

➳ 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.

✨ 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 ✨

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$12 Advance / $12 Day of Show

Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith of the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers join forces to perform an evening of string music. The music will be Italian themed and Chef Porter will match the mood with an Italian Four Coursed Dinner. Our regular menu will be available as well. . Come with friends and enjoy a great dinner accompanied by beautiful music!

Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations.

Come with friends and enjoy a great dinner accompanied by beautiful music!

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The Paper Mill Lounge welcomes Colby Deitz Band, Stripped Down Concert Series! Check them out here: Colby Deitz Band

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West Side Funk Jam!!! @ One World Brewing West.

$3 Select Pints of delicious One World Brewing Beer.
Music starts at 9:00!

Free Entry, 21+
520 Haywood Rd, Asheville NC 28806

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Shoegaze meets classic country as Bless Your Heart takes stage at 27 Club! Special guests JellyBean, Abe Leonard, and Cora Hill. Pull up. $5 Cash Only Admission
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abrahamleonard.bandcamp.com
corahill.bandcamp.com

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Very excited to finally make it to The Town Pump! I’ll be singing songs and drinking stories, hope you can come!

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Judy thought of herself as straight; marriages, kids. She’s compelled to take us on a journey through erotically-charged relationships with women throughout her life. From teens through her 40s, Judy is both narrator and performer embodying herself at every age in relationship with six catalytic women. Power, shame, ecstasy and internalized misogyny are the landscape for this darkly comedic piece that explores the erotic world of fluctuating desire and loyalties.

With: Phillipe Andre Coquet
Missy Bell, Tasha Pepi Sullivan and Leanne Campagna

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January 24th, 2019 at 9 PM

Listen Up Nancy Band

Live at One World Brewing: // 10 Patton Ave, Asheville NC

Brand new all-female variety band, Listen Up Nancy, formed in October 2018 for a special one-off performance for the renowned WomanSong Asheville annual concert. From there, bookings have been offered to reprise the line-up from time to time, for more of the same! The individual projects that this quartet produces are as diverse as the ladies themselves.

Keyboard player and soul singer, Rachel Waterhouse (Sister Ivy, Special Affair) has been lauded one of our area’s finest neo-soul singer/songwriters. With influences that range from Esperanza Spaulding, Herbie Hancock, Nina Simone and Regina Spektor, she can take you far away in your mind of imagery, or plant you smack dab in front of her, bobbin’ your head to the stylistically pleasing rhythms she and her
bands evoke.

Aileen Pearlman (Aka, Big Al) has been playing music her whole life. She found music while living in an orphanage from age twelve. Even after high school graduation, she continued to tweak her guitar and songwriting skills and began playing folk, rock and pop covers and originals locally, while earning an Associate’s degree. A welcome balance to her rigorous studies as a respiratory therapist, she’s partnered with Linda Mitchell and Peggy Ratusz as well as solo gigging, on and off for over 25 years.

Drummer, Percussionist, Nancy Asch has had a full and interesting life and music has always been a huge part of it. Her main project is a four piece all-female Jazz band called Honey where she is the featured lead and rhythm guitarist. Alumni and drummer for the all-girl ensemble called The Revamps, she and fellow Listen Up members, Big Al Pearlman and Peggy Ratusz hosted a Female Artist Spotlight night for 2 years at a local venue.

Chanteuse, Peggy Ratusz has been voted Best in Blues, either placing or winning in the category for going on 11 years. Her Daddy Longlegs Blues and dance band have been stage hopping locally and regionally for nearly 17 years. As part of Jonathan Pearlman’s Alien Music Club artists, she’s partnered with him to produce many themed shows including The Bridge (Paul Simon meets the Beatles) and Out of Blue (re-stylings of iconic Rock, Swing and Jazz tunes). With co-creator Paula Hanke, she has formed
an LLC:Women Who Made Music History Concerts where the duo tours, presenting the music of Linda Ronstadt and Etta James.

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Bringing our selves back to the Mountains for a night of singing and dancing.

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Temple of Noom 2019 Tour
Space Jesus
w/ Minnesota, Toadface, & Huxley Anne
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
$19 – $22
Ages 18+

Coming Soon
Space Jesus is the feeling you get when you travel through a wormhole in a fresh pair of Jordans. Jasha Tull was born in New Jersey and raised on hip hop. With his alarm set to NYC’s Hot 97 throughout elementary school, Jasha started making beats at a young age, and created Space Jesus as a vessel to express his personal experiences through music. With a focus on alien bass lines, gangster beats, and future feels, the Spaceman imprints his signature sound onto each genre he graces. After building a reputation for his dynamic live performances, and with appearances EDC, Electric Forest, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and beyond under his belt, Space Jesus continues to explore the auditory universe in search of lower frequencies.

www.spacejesusmusic.com

https://youtu.be/tgz2KgxtJNI

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