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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All mother and mother figures – please join us for an early Mother’s Day meal celebrating how wonderful all of you are! Call 828-254-1942 for more information.
Free
Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers
No need to shake off your jammies! Take the morning off and join friends for games, prizes, and breakfast at this pajama party.
Chloe Kemp is an award-winning, best-selling author and intuitive shamanic energy healer. Her inspirational teaching memoir, Wisdom Keeper: My Extraordinary Journey to Unlock the Sacred Within, has won multiple awards, including GOLD WINNER: Memoir by a Female—2022 Living Now Book Awards—Books for Better Living.
Chloe’s intuitive shamanic energy healing sessions last approximately 1-1/2 hours. Available appointments begin at 11 am. She prefers to only do one session per day. Chloe lives in Mexico and will only be offering in-person healing sessions in Asheville on May 6 – May 12.
Once you book your session, Chloe will give you information on how to prepare for it. https://www.chloekempwisdomkeeper.com/healing
HEALING TESTIMONIES
“I can honestly say my life has changed for the better in a blink of an eye. I can not begin to express how grateful I am to you for giving me the tools I’ve been looking for my whole life. My session with you was amazing!”—P.S., San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
You are a true healer. I always feel blessed to be in your presence; you continually remind me of the Divine. I definitely felt a shift during and after our session and there’s no doubt it had something to do with the positive results I received at my doctor’s appointment. Every little touch — from the music, crystals, rattle, feather, and even the cards for affirmations afterwards — created such a safe and sacred place for me. You are a beacon of light and love.”—K.M., USA
“The intense healing I received from Chloe helped to open me up to past life traumas and grief and to clear karma so that my current life can progress without continuing to carry burdens from the past. I feel lighter and free to better continue this life’s journey as a Lightworker. I felt surrounded by a healing golden light. In the days and nights after, I experienced vivid dreams and visions that helped to process past grief and prepare me for the work that is to come. I highly recommend this healing experience for anyone — especially all Lightworkers, Star Seeds and Indigos.”—C.P., Registered Nurse, USA
“Wow! Your ability to tap into my past life and clear the stabbing wound literally feels like you removed a knife from my stomach! I feel like I just had an amazing, empowering energy transformation. Thank you for providing a relaxing and safe environment for my energy soul healing. I am amazed that you could channel such powerful energy. I feel like I can now understand and move past my karmic struggle in that lifetime.” —A.J. USA
Celebrate all mothers and mother figures a little early with a delicious meal.
All mother and mother figures – please join us for an early Mother’s Day meal celebrating how wonderful all of you are! Call 828-254-1942 for more information.
Free
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom or somewhere to celebrate the occasion, shop Cloth’s Mother’s Day Sale at The Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Sip & Shop” Pop-Up. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and up to 50% off multi-season men’s and women’s apparel and merchandise. The sale is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 in the Presidents Lounge of the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
Enjoy a visit to Blazing Star Flowers with an on-farm workshop.
We’ll begin with a tour of our small farm’s specialty cut flower fields, where we grow over 200 varieties of blooms using organic methods. All materials and tools are provided. You are welcome to take photos. All levels, including beginners, are welcome! Please read all product details before registering.
NC Wine Academy will partner with Plēb Urban Winery to offer appetizers plus five food courses paired with six wines, including wines from Plēb as well as vintages from vintners in other regions.
Impress your mom this Mother’s Day with an all-day brunch at The Exchange. Savor one of our signature brunch dishes or try our porkchop or flatbread special! Then leave a lasting impression with a trip to The Observatory where you can sip on our new ‘A Mother’s Love’ cocktail while taking pictures against the backdrop of the city and mountains.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom or somewhere to celebrate the occasion, shop Cloth’s Mother’s Day Sale at The Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Sip & Shop” Pop-Up. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and up to 50% off multi-season men’s and women’s apparel and merchandise. The sale is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 in the Presidents Lounge of the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
Moms make the world go round so we are hosting a special Mother’s Day Pop Up with the Ladies Who Brunch!
We are taking reservations for the 11:30am seating only and then we are open for walk-ins from 12-3:00pm or until the food sells out.
Your reservation is held by a purchase of a carafe or a half carafe of cidermosa/mimosa mocktail.
Just select your party size during checkout to reserve your table or seats at the bar!
You will order food a la carte once you arrive.
About Ladies Who Brunch:
Chefs Terri, Beth, Michele are the three who brunch. For y’all that is.
Come join us for a delightful afternoon at Blue Spiral 1. Enjoy a glass (or two) of bubbly while gallery experts guide us through a teapot invitational exhibit that will feature forty functional and sculptural teapots in a variety of mediums. Next, a high tea featuring Asheville’s High Climate Tea Company will be served with a variety of delightful light bites and desserts.
The Asheville Symphony Chorus is delighted to present a program of music composed by American women, honoring the talent and creativity of female composers in the United States. Featured composers will include Florence Price, Amy Beach, Sarah Quartel, as well as local composer, Jane Roman Pitt. The chorus will be accompanied on organ and piano by Tate Addis. We invite you to join us in celebrating Mother’s Day with the Asheville Symphony Chorus; don’t miss out on this special opportunity to experience the power of choral music and the strength of female creativity!
Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers
Please join us for a heart centered and uplifting seance, hosted by Raven and Crone. Guests are welcome to ask questions of the guides and to request the presence of deceased loved ones to communicate with, either human or animal companions. Through connecting with spirit/ channeling, Bird Woman will share direct messages from the ancestors.
When channeling and speaking with deceased loved ones, I find that an immense amount of divine love comes in, creating a high vibration that all present can feel.It is an honor and my greatest blessing to be able to do this work to help others, animals and humans alike.” – Bird Woman
$15 per guest. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot please visit https://www.visionsandreflections.com/events/
Please join Bird Woman for a heart-stimulating Cacao Ceremony, 3-5:30pm, Sunday, May 21st. Cacao is a wonderful facilitator of spiritual awakening and reflection, facilitating our transformation on a physical and mental level. In this ceremony we will invite the spirit of the cacao to help us in opening our hearts and bringing us to a state of harmony with our souls, in order to create the best reality possible for ourselves and our future world.
The event will be held outdoors so that we are best able to connect with nature and the elements to support us in this sacred journey. If rain is predicted we will hold the event indoors, it will not be cancelled. Spaces are $25 per guest. Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot please visit https://www.visionsandreflections.com/events/
Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers
On Thursday, May 25 we will present our annual Memorial Day concert along with the ACRHS Chorus and ROTC.
French Broad River Park: Go to the parking lot off of Riverview Drive, which is off of Amboy Rd. Find the cobalt blue canopy tent!
We will be as close to as directly across the parking lot as we can, near the water, with the tent (go past the bathrooms and head to the water). So, you should be able to find us pretty easily if it’s your first time).
We’ll enjoy meditations/visualizations, psychic ability empowerment, chakra activations, and lively discussions about how we can participate in the evolution of the new earth… a world where truth and the ethos of love (e.g.: Law of One) are the guiding forces.
All who are interested in spiritual growth and evolution and getting to know others who are “on their wavelength” are welcome.
NOTE: Bring a chair, pillow, or towel to sit on, an open mind, and energies of love, receptivity, and curiosity.
We look forward to meeting you!
After five years of hosting our Gatherings at Camp Hope, which we dressed up and transformed into Camp LovEvolution for three powerful days and nights every year, the dream of finding and creating our own sanctuary for the LovEvolution year round has been realized.
So time to reunite and celebrate this evolution of the LovEvolution in pioneering and anchoring the new paradigm. Time to dance, sing, pray and celebrate on the beautiful 200 plus acres of wilderness that is cradled in a mountain valley bounded by rivers two miles of rivers, just north of Asheville.
During the gathering we’ll also be holding the first Sunday service for the recently created LovEvolution Fellowship Church in its new LovEvolution Lodge – Event Center and Chapel. These Sunday fellowship services will then continue on the first Sunday of every month.
We are powerful co-creators of the world we experience. To cultivate the world of our dreams we will share dozens of heart and mind opening workshops and events – including Ecstatic Dance, Song and Fire Circle, Drumming, Musical Performances, Ceremony, Celebrations, Compassionate Communication, Sacred Relationship, Qi Gong, Sound Healing, Yoga, Shamanic Breath Work and more.
There will also be opportunities to immerse yourself in nature by hiking the land, soaking in the hot tubs, cleansing in the sauna and swimming in the natural swimming pond and rivers.
Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers
Hosted by The Heart of the Healer Foundation (THOTH)
Join us on the THOTH Facebook Page and contribute to a concentrated global intention for the healing of Pachamama as well as the collective psyche. This is a wonderful opportunity to energetically connect in soul presence with the circle of Pachakuti Mesa Practitioners worldwide, strengthening the Great Work of our shamanic planetary tribe. The power that is being harnessed and transmitted is deep and sentient nourishment for the Earth.
Learn more about the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition Link-Up HERE.
NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony live, the video recording will be posted on THOTH’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
FB Livestream link to join: www.facebook.com/theheartofthehealer
Ceremonialist: PMT Sanctioned Teachers
6.8.23 The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement PULPWhat: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge
When: Thursday June 18, 2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p
Where: The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! .
We feature the area’s best comics, plus an open mic. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free snacks at comics table]. For more info go to sliceoflifecomedy.com or contact Michele at [email protected] Host: Cody Hughes: Cody is a comedian who cut his teeth in Chicago and Atlanta. He is now based out of West North Carolina and tours the Southeast. He has opened for Lewis Black, John Oliver and Maria Bamford among others and hosts the regular Slice of Life Comedy shows at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge. Featuring Alexis Ramirez About Pulp: The speakeasy inspired hideaway offers a cozy space for show-goers to relax and enjoy a beverage during the concert. Boasting over 200 different Bourbons and Whiskeys, alongside a myriad of other spirits, it is a must-visit for cocktail lovers and Bourbon sippers alike. Pulp will also open various other nights to feature local artists and “Slice of Life” open-mic comedy nights. To stay informed with the happenings at Pulp, visit the Orange Peel’s website, and follow @pulp_avl on Instagram
The park will host a community “Juneteenth Freedom Fest” on Sunday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will feature music and art demonstrations, with a special presentation by Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist, and spoken work performer.
A Summer Solstice Journey of Self-Discovery & Empowerment
Are you ready to embrace the vibrant energy of the Summer Solstice and illuminate the path of your true potential?
Join Adora Winquist, visionary founder of The Love Frequency™, for a captivating 90-minute online workshop designed to ignite your inner light, foster meaningful connections, and empower you to embrace a life of clarity, confidence, and purpose.
During this engaging workshop, you will embark on a soul-enriching journey of self-discovery in alignment with the Summer Solstice, our energetic apex for growth and abundance. In this immersive workshop, you’ll embark on a soul-enriching journey of self-discovery and empowerment, guided by Adora’s personal story and transformative wisdom.
Together with a community of like-hearted individuals, we’ll delve into the theme of ourselves as sacred gardens, exploring what areas of our lives need nurturing and what intentions we want to cultivate in the bright light of the Solstice.
In this Free Workshop:
Through a combination of guided meditations, journaling exercises, and sacred rituals, you’ll create a sacred space to honor your inner garden and set clear intentions for growth and abundance. Adora will provide practical tools and profound insights to help you weed out unwanted creations of the past, allowing the seeds of your sacred intentions to flourish and manifest in the coming season.You will receive a practical journaling template that serves as a powerful tool to support your self-discovery and empowerment in fun and invigorating ways. Adora will guide you to set intentions and document your insights within your journal to fulfill your inspirations. You will have a tangible roadmap to guide your ongoing journey of growth long after the workshop concludes.
As part of this energizing experience, you will also receive access to exclusive meditation recordings with Adora, helping you continue to nurture your inner light and maintain your deep sense of connection and vitality.
Please bring the following items to class:
A notebook and pen
Your favorite essential oil. I recommend lemon, orange, cinnamon, jasmine and rose.
A glass of water.
An item that represents the sun to you.
Connect with Like-Minded Individuals:
This workshop is not just about individual transformation; it is also an opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded and like-hearted individuals. You will have the chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and forge meaningful connections with fellow participants. Together, we will celebrate the light within us and around us, amplifying our collective energy and setting the stage for personal and collective growth.
Join us to celebrate the radiant light within you and all around us. Together, let’s embrace the Summer Solstice and awaken the limitless possibilities that await within.
Key Takeaways:
– Self-Discovery and Empowerment Journal: Receive a specially crafted journal template to support your ongoing journey of self-discovery and empowerment beyond the workshop. This tool will help you stay connected to your intentions, track your progress, and continue nurturing your inner garden.
– Access to Meditation Recordings with Adora:Gain exclusive access to guided meditation recordings that you can revisit whenever you need to realign with your inner light and tap into the transformative energy of the Summer Solstice.
– Community Connection: Engage with like-hearted individuals, fostering meaningful connections and a sense of sacred community.
Meet Your Facilitator:
Adora Winquist: Alchemical Healing Expert; Founder of The Soul Institute; Author of Detox, Nourish, Activate.
Author and expert in the fields of aromatherapy and vibrational medicine, Adora is a visionary in the dawning arena of Quantum Alchemy, a transformative evolutionary path for self-mastery that facilitates healing at the DNA level. She intertwines the divine knowledge and ancient wisdom of essential oils, esoteric philosophy, psycho-spiritual dynamics, and energy medicine through her 25+ years as a facilitator, educator, formulator, and entrepreneur. Adora lives with her two daughters and her partner in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
French Broad River Park: Go to the parking lot off of Riverview Drive, which is off of Amboy Rd. Find the cobalt blue canopy tent!
We will be as close to as directly across the parking lot as we can, near the water, with the tent (go past the bathrooms and head to the water). So, you should be able to find us pretty easily if it’s your first time).
We’ll enjoy meditations/visualizations, psychic ability empowerment, chakra activations, and lively discussions about how we can participate in the evolution of the new earth… a world where truth and the ethos of love (e.g.: Law of One) are the guiding forces.
All who are interested in spiritual growth and evolution and getting to know others who are “on their wavelength” are welcome.
NOTE: Bring a chair, pillow, or towel to sit on, an open mind, and energies of love, receptivity, and curiosity.
We look forward to meeting you!
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
7 p.m. | Blue Ridge Big Band Concert Lakeside White Tent
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
9-11 a.m. | Round Robin Tennis Tournament Outfitters Tennis Courts (Register online.)
9:15-9:45 p.m. | Floating Wish Lanterns on the Lake
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
9 a.m. | Summer Worship Lakeside White Tent
7 p.m. | Concert with Darren Nicholson Band and Unspoken Tradition (Buy tickets online.) Stuart Auditorium
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Closest to the Pin Golf Competition Lake Junaluska Golf Course
8:30 a.m. | Morning Devotion by the Lake Harrell Center Porch
11 a.m. | Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest (Register to participate.) Colonnade
12 p.m. | Judging for Decorated Porches Contest (Register to enter.)
7 p.m. | Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Ashley Calhoun followed by Singing Soldiers Concert Lakeside white tent
9:30 p.m. | Fireworks (Book the Fireworks Lake Cruise.)
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
11 a.m. | Parade (Register to enter.) North Lakeshore Drive
12-2 p.m. | Food Trucks & Family Fun on the Fourth
Picnic, Whitewater Bluegrass (live music), Family Square Dance & More Kid-Friendly Fun
Open-Air Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023
7 p.m. | Blue Ridge Big Band Concert Lakeside White Tent
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
9-11 a.m. | Round Robin Tennis Tournament Outfitters Tennis Courts (Register online.)
9:15-9:45 p.m. | Floating Wish Lanterns on the Lake
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
9 a.m. | Summer Worship Lakeside White Tent
7 p.m. | Concert with Darren Nicholson Band and Unspoken Tradition (Buy tickets online.) Stuart Auditorium
MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
7 a.m.-7 p.m. | Closest to the Pin Golf Competition Lake Junaluska Golf Course
8:30 a.m. | Morning Devotion by the Lake Harrell Center Porch
11 a.m. | Decorated Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Flotilla Contest (Register to participate.) Colonnade
12 p.m. | Judging for Decorated Porches Contest (Register to enter.)
7 p.m. | Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Ashley Calhoun followed by Singing Soldiers Concert Lakeside white tent
9:30 p.m. | Fireworks (Book the Fireworks Lake Cruise.)
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023
6:30-9 a.m. | Terrace Hotel Buffet Breakfast
11 a.m. | Parade (Register to enter.) North Lakeshore Drive
12-2 p.m. | Food Trucks & Family Fun on the Fourth
Picnic, Whitewater Bluegrass (live music), Family Square Dance & More Kid-Friendly Fun
Open-Air Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym
Join us this Saturday, July 1, for a spectacular Fireworks celebration! (sponsored by the Town of Beech Mountain and Beech Mountain TDA). Adventure seekers and families can take in the beautiful show from the resort village, Play Yard slope, or Lodge at dusk. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the whole family can come early for live music, inflatables, and games for all ages. Bring your friends and let’s make some magical memories!