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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Friday, October 13, 2023
Freaky Friday Funktion with Niles at One World West
Oct 13 all-day
One World Brewing West

Mark your calendars for the Freaky Friday Funktion with Niles at One World Brewing in West Asheville on Friday, October 13th! Joining Niles are fellow Atlanta producers Dopamine and Ace Taylor, along with Asheville’s very own Wij. Prepare for high-energy bass and house music, Funktion One sound from Dosobis, live painting by Art of Kiki, local artist vendors Much Love Jewelry, John Ebert Jewelry Art, and Ian Baker Glass, exceptional craft beer and cocktails, and spooky vibes!

Sunday, October 15, 2023
Slice of Life Comedy Open Mic + Feature Comedy at Asheville Pizza
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co

Another Great Comedy Show at Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co, Theater 2! 6:30p, 18+, Get Dinner, Drinks & Laughs with the areas best standup comics. Featured and Open Mic Comedy. [Performing comics get FREE entry and pizza. ]
Get Your Tickets Now!! Hosted Mario Trevizo. Featuring James Harrod, Ryan Gordon , Jess Williams & more great comics!
For more info and other standup comedy shows go to sliceoflifecomedy.com or contact Michele at [email protected]

Monday, October 23, 2023
Western Carolina University’s Food Drive
Oct 23 all-day
Western Carolina University
Join us in making a difference! Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a canned food drive benefiting Homebase and Biltmore Park Food Pantry. We invite our community to participate by donating non-perishable food items. Look for the collection boxes near Suite 102 at WCU’s Biltmore Park Town Square campus from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, October 27th.
Western Carolina University
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Western Carolina University’s Food Drive
Oct 24 all-day
Western Carolina University
Join us in making a difference! Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a canned food drive benefiting Homebase and Biltmore Park Food Pantry. We invite our community to participate by donating non-perishable food items. Look for the collection boxes near Suite 102 at WCU’s Biltmore Park Town Square campus from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, October 27th.
Western Carolina University
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Oct 25 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

Western Carolina University’s Food Drive
Oct 25 all-day
Western Carolina University
Join us in making a difference! Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a canned food drive benefiting Homebase and Biltmore Park Food Pantry. We invite our community to participate by donating non-perishable food items. Look for the collection boxes near Suite 102 at WCU’s Biltmore Park Town Square campus from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, October 27th.
Western Carolina University
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Oct 26 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

Western Carolina University’s Food Drive
Oct 26 all-day
Western Carolina University
Join us in making a difference! Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a canned food drive benefiting Homebase and Biltmore Park Food Pantry. We invite our community to participate by donating non-perishable food items. Look for the collection boxes near Suite 102 at WCU’s Biltmore Park Town Square campus from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, October 27th.
Western Carolina University
Friday, October 27, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Oct 27 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

Western Carolina University’s Food Drive
Oct 27 all-day
Western Carolina University
Join us in making a difference! Western Carolina University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning is hosting a canned food drive benefiting Homebase and Biltmore Park Food Pantry. We invite our community to participate by donating non-perishable food items. Look for the collection boxes near Suite 102 at WCU’s Biltmore Park Town Square campus from Monday, October 23rd to Friday, October 27th.
Western Carolina University
Carnivale in Venice Masquerade Ball
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Masonic Temple, Asheville

A masquerade ball like no other…
A costumed event for the masses, an interactive and immersive evening of wonderment, a singular night of art, performance, dancing and imbibing in a historical Asheville establishment.

Join our Count and Contessa as they host the event of the season, a ball to remember…
Wear your finery and mask thyself. Masks are required for complete immersion into the age-old traditions of a Carnivale masquerade! Extravagance and creativity will not go unnoticed, as you will have the opportunity to vie for the title of Carnivale Royalty.
Champagne and light antipasti will be served along with delectable sweets. A cash bar will be available for further imbibing. The evening will be capped with a celebratory and complimentary digestif.
Enjoy the thrills of the evening with a gondola ride through the Grand Canal, a test of truth and fate at the Bocca della Verita, and delight in joy from roaming performers. Your evening’s journey continues with a visit to Venice’s Cafe Florian, a stroll through a bustling marketplace, and an opportunity to have your portrait made. The evening culminates in the theater with masterful performances, a procession of the nobles, and a finale that is sure to keep you dancing into the night.

The Carnivale in Venice will be held (not in Venice) at the historic Asheville Masonic Temple in downtown Asheville. Multiple parking options surround the event site as well as street parking. This is a non-smoking venue, inside as well as outside of the building.

Follow our Facebook page for ongoing updates about the event and general inspiration for costuming. facebook.com/carnivaleinvenice

Our most excellent sponsors are The Costume Shoppe and Sugar Britches—who provide shopping for costuming needs!

Saturday, October 28, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Oct 28 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

Cyberdome
Oct 28 @ 5:30 pm
Continuum Art

Continuum Tattoo Collective Presents CYBERDOME: A Spectacular Halloween Dance Party to Benefit Crossnore Communities for Children

Hendersonville, NC- Continuum Tattoo Collective is proud to announce CYBERDOME, an electrifying cyberpunk apocalypse Halloween event aimed at making a huge impact in the community by supporting Crossnore Communities for Children. This year, Continuum Tattoo Collective is taking its annual Halloween event to a whole new level, promising an immersive experience like no other.

CYBERDOME will transport attendees into a world of dystopian wonder, where they will be mesmerized by thrilling performances, incredible music, and jaw-dropping costumes. The event, set to take place on October 28th of 2023, will push the boundaries of imagination, creating an unforgettable evening of entertainment and fundraising for a worthy cause.

In an effort to enhance the event experience, CYBERDOME will feature a four-course dining buffet, signature cocktails, and an exciting costume contest with remarkable prizes. Attendees can mark their calendars for September 2nd when Continuum Tattoo Collective will announce the detailed menu, cocktails, and contest prizes on their website.

To ensure guests are fueled up for the night, CYBERDOME will provide a delectable dining experience, including a delicious salad, mouthwatering entrees, and delectable sides. This immersive dining experience will be available before the party, allowing attendees to feast and indulge in the dystopian ambiance.

As attendees arrive at 5:30 p.m., they will be welcomed into the cyberdome through the PROMENADE, an enchanting entrance that sets the tone for the evening. From 5:30 pm to 7 pm, the WITCHING HOUR happy hour will offer complimentary cocktails that transport taste buds into the future, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

At 7:15 p.m., Empyrean Arts will captivate attendees with an awe-inspiring performance featuring breathtaking aerial displays. The night will continue with Rubiks Groove, a sensational concert that will keep guests dancing until 10 pm. Additionally, an unpredictable mystery performance will add an extra layer of intrigue to the evening.

To satisfy attendees’ sweet tooth, the DESSERT COFFEE TABLE will offer a delightful array of treats from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. At 10 pm, the event will hold an exciting moment of ANNOUNCEMENTS, where a panel of esteemed judges will crown the best costumes of the night. The winners will take home prizes valued up to $1000, adding to the excitement and anticipation.

The party doesn’t stop there! From 10 pm until 2 am, the UPSIDE DOWN AFTER-PARTY with Dagget Productions will keep the energy and excitement surging through the cyberdome, creating a party experience attendees won’t want to miss.

Continuum Tattoo Collective is dedicated to giving back to the community, and a portion of all proceeds from CYBERDOME will benefit Crossnore Communities. Crossnore Communities for Children is a nonprofit organization committed to providing stable, loving homes for children in need.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for those who wish to support CYBERDOME and contribute to the success of this impactful event. Interested sponsors are invited to contact Continuum Tattoo Collective at [email protected].

Mark your calendars, prepare your cyberpunk-inspired attire, and get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at CYBERDOME. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in need.

For more information about CYBERDOME and Continuum Tattoo Collective, please visit
https://www.continuumartnc.com/events/halloween-gala

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About Continuum Tattoo Collective:
Continuum Tattoo Collective is a Hendersonville-based tattoo studio known for its talented artists and commitment to artistic excellence. Continuum Tattoo Collective’s mission extends beyond their studio, as they actively seek to contribute to and support the local community through various fundraising events.

About Crossnore Communities for Children:
Crossnore Communities for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing safe, stable, and loving homes for children in need. Through its various programs, Crossnore Communities works tirelessly to empower children and families, giving them the resources and support necessary for a brighter future.

Media Contact:
Katie Montes
Owner
828-290-4101
[email protected]

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Halloween Blood Drive at Pack Library
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Pack Memorial Library

Don’t be a scaredy cat! Our Buncombe County Employee Blood Drive is happening at Pack Memorial Library on Oct. 31, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This year our drive is has all the bite and sweetness of a Halloween party, but whether dressed as a vampire or a superhero, you will have a chance to help save lives.

Every person who comes to donate will receive a Halloween Blood Donor t-shirt (in black!) courtesy of the Red Cross (while supplies last). We will have Mellow Mushroom pizza, Halloween candy and a chance to win tickets to the Haunted History Murder Mystery Trolley Tour, provided by Asheville Haunted Tours! We also have an Oculus Headset, books from Malaprops and other great prizes…This drive is sponsored by Buncombe County Government, and is open to all.

Please sign up ahead of time at redcrossblood.org and be sure to eat well the night before and drink plenty of fluids so the donation will be quick and easy. If you have any questions, you can find answers at redcrossblood.org or contact the local office at (828) 258-3888. Thank you for your donation. You can truly be a hero.

The Haunted Farm
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Haunted Farm

Hendersonville, NC’s very own Haunted Farm is back for the 2023 Fall and Spooky Season! Bring your friends and family for a night, or more, of spooky and exciting fun that they’ll never forget! Come make memories in our NEW and movie quality sets that are sure to elevate your sense of fun and fear to extreme new heights! Check our website for Dates, Times, & Ticket Info!

Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Nov 1 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Nov 2 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

United Way’s Holiday Book Drive
Nov 2 all-day
online

We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.

What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!

We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! ❄️

You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?

Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)

Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.

Friday, November 3, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Nov 3 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

United Way’s Holiday Book Drive
Nov 3 all-day
online

We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.

What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!

We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! ❄️

You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?

Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)

Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.

Citron Gallery Opening Reception – Evolving Visions: A Contemporary Collective
Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Citron Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023 | 5-8 pm
LOCATION: 60 BILTMORE AVE, #002 LOWER LEVEL, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801

FEATURED ARTISTS
Allison B. Cooke | Anna Carll | Dorothy Ganek | Eric Abrecht | Kento Saisho | Kieta Jackson | Lauren Betty | Rand Kramer | Ruth Hunter | Victoria Pinney

ADDITIONAL WORKS
Elliott Schuessler | Joshua Meyer | Kim Goldstein | Steven Seinberg

Citron Gallery is pleased to present the opening of Evolving Visions: A Contemporary Collective, a group show that celebrates the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of contemporary art. This captivating exhibition brings together a diverse group of talented artists, each with their unique perspectives and artistic voices.

Showcasing the evolution of artistic expression over time, the featured artists draw inspiration from various sources, including cultural and urban influences, personal experiences, and memories. This show serves as a snapshot of the current artist’s expression and vision of where they are now and a clue as to where to where they move creatively from here.

The collective will be exhibiting a captivating blend of abstract and figurative works, with traditional and experimental techniques. This eclectic mix invites viewers to engage in a visual and intellectual journey, fostering a deeper appreciation for the power of art.

Saturday, November 4, 2023
Sponsor a child for the holidays
Nov 4 all-day
Eliada Homes
Help Make a Child Smile this Holiday Season!
Eliada works hard to make the holidays a special time for the children in our care. You can help bring a smile to their face by fulfilling their holiday wishes!

 

Sponsor a Child:

When you sign up to sponsor a child for the holidays, you’ll receive a Wish List that a young person created. Wish Lists include their favorite things, clothing sizes, and most needed and wanted items. The value of a Wish List is around $200. You can divide that cost with friends, or even sponsor several children.

 

For most of Eliada’s children and youth, the gifts they receive from sponsors are the only gifts they will get during the holiday season.

To sign up to sponsor, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at [email protected].

Sponsor Multiple Children:

We also have Wish Lists which include items that children will need here at Eliada depending on what program they are in.

 

Cottage wish lists for youth living at Eliada, for example, include toiletries, bedding and towels, books, games, art supplies, suitcases and kitchen utensils. Many children come to Eliada with a few clothes in a garbage bag. Together we can provide them things that every home should have!

 

Other wish lists are for our Child Development programs, Foster Care program, Farm program, Summer Camp program, and Recreation programs. Our Equine Therapy program also has some needs this holiday season! We never know when we’ll get a call for a child in Foster Care who needs a home immediately. Let’s help Foster Parents provide these children everything they deserve!

 

Sponsor a last minute wish:

Some youth living at Eliada won’t arrive until right before the holidays! We won’t receive their wish lists until mid-late November. Can you sign up to help one of these teens at the last minute?

If you don’t have time to shop, Eliada will use your donation to purchase gifts for children who may arrive at Eliada very close to Christmas or right after Christmas. It shouldn’t matter when you arrive at Eliada–your wishes should be fulfilled! You can make a donation here. In the comment field, write “holiday wishes.”

 

To sign up to sponsor multiple children or a teen at the last minute, please contact Rebecca Boline by email at rboline@eliada.org or by phone at (828) 254-5356, ext. 306.

United Way’s Holiday Book Drive
Nov 4 all-day
online

We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.

What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!

We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! ❄️

You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?

Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)

Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.

Turkey Drive Drop Off
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Outlets
This holiday season, MANNA is dedicated to filling as many holiday tables as possible, and you can help us give thousands of households the gift of a holiday, of one less struggle, and a helping of hope.

This year we have two options for donations: an in-person donation on November 4th and an ongoing virtual turkey drive.

In partnership with Asheville Radio Group and Asheville Outlets, MANNA will be hosting a community-wide turkey drop-off drive!

Bring a bird and any non-perishable holiday sides to help feed a neighbor. You’ll be able to drive through and drop your donations without even leaving your car!

If you can’t make it on November 4, we still happily welcome donations through our Virtual Turkey Drive. Together, we can make the holidays happen for the people who live and work right here at home, in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

JOIN THE TURKEY DRIVE!
R. Carlos Nakai + Peter Kater IN CONCERT
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theater

R.Carlos Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, joins pianist/composer Peter Kater for two evening performances, possibly their last live performance together. Piano and Native American Flute, however an unlikely combination of instruments, when performed by two of the worlds most sensitive performers of those instruments, produces a powerful and profound musical chemistry, of an almost spiritual nature, and unlike any two instruments ever played together! Their music has been described to be of a sacred quality. Kater with two recent Grammy wins for best New Age album, produces a sound on piano often described as hypnotic and healing. Nakai approaches each performance in a ceremonial manner, singing ancient Navajo chants while playing his flutes and blowing his Eagle Bone whistle. “Every concert they have played together in Asheville, leaves audiences in absolute awe. The chemistry of these two musicians and their instruments does something to us all that is impossible to describe in words”. They have numerous recordings together over the last 30 years and have performed in Asheville 10 previous times to always SOLD OUT audiences. Their recording “Improvisations In Concert” was recorded live at their breathtaking 1995 performance at Diana Wortham Theatre. You can find samples of their music on Spotify and Amazon. Their award winning albums, Migration, Natives and Improvisations in Concert are great examples of the music you will experience at their performances.

Sunday, November 5, 2023
United Way’s Holiday Book Drive
Nov 5 all-day
online

We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.

What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!

We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! ❄️

You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?

Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)

Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.

R. Carlos Nakai + Peter Kater IN CONCERT
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theater

R.Carlos Nakai, of Navajo-Ute heritage, the world’s premier performer of the Native American flute, joins pianist/composer Peter Kater for two evening performances, possibly their last live performance together. Piano and Native American Flute, however an unlikely combination of instruments, when performed by two of the worlds most sensitive performers of those instruments, produces a powerful and profound musical chemistry, of an almost spiritual nature, and unlike any two instruments ever played together! Their music has been described to be of a sacred quality. Kater with two recent Grammy wins for best New Age album, produces a sound on piano often described as hypnotic and healing. Nakai approaches each performance in a ceremonial manner, singing ancient Navajo chants while playing his flutes and blowing his Eagle Bone whistle. “Every concert they have played together in Asheville, leaves audiences in absolute awe. The chemistry of these two musicians and their instruments does something to us all that is impossible to describe in words”. They have numerous recordings together over the last 30 years and have performed in Asheville 10 previous times to always SOLD OUT audiences. Their recording “Improvisations In Concert” was recorded live at their breathtaking 1995 performance at Diana Wortham Theatre. You can find samples of their music on Spotify and Amazon. Their award winning albums, Migration, Natives and Improvisations in Concert are great examples of the music you will experience at their performances.

Karaoke Night at The Draftsman
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Restoration Hotel Asheville

Sing your heart out every Sunday at our laidback basement bar. Whether you’re a classic crooner or want to relive your glam metal glory days, find your moment to shine between 8pm and 11pm. Remember: what happens at karaoke night, stays at karaoke night.

Monday, November 6, 2023
Rooting for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Planting Trees and Planting Hope
Nov 6 all-day
Asheville GreenWorks

The trees that directly protect our homes and neighborhoods from flooding, extreme heat, pollution, and soil erosion are the most vulnerable to development and the pressures of a changing climate. They also have an immense impact on how vulnerable we are to those same conditions.

 

Asheville GreenWorks is leading local efforts to protect our urban trees and restore our tree canopy, but it takes ALL of us. You can help create a better future by donating today — no contribution is too small to make an impact.

United Way’s Holiday Book Drive
Nov 6 all-day
online

We need your help and the help of your network to make this holiday drive as successful as possible in putting new books into the hands of Buncombe County elementary and middle school students during the holiday break.

What better way to spread holiday cheer than by donating books? Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a brand-new book. It’s like sprinkling a little bit of magic into their lives!

We’ve partnered with over a dozen local organizations serving K-12 students throughout the county. They’re eagerly waiting for book drop-offs like kids waiting for the first snowfall! ❄️

You can make a positive impact right now by donating directly using the button below, or why not turn giving back into an outing?

Holiday Book Drive 2023 (givebutter.com)

Visit the Barnes & Noble on Tunnel Road at the Asheville Mall to shop in-store and donate them on the spot.