Events Calendar
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Empire Strikes Brass (ESB) is a high energy Brass-Funk-Rock band hailing from the city of Asheville, North Carolina. Formed on the streets of their hometown, ESB is rooted in the New Orleans Brass Band tradition of second-line parades and deep moving grooves reminiscent of old school funk. Combining complex musical arrangements with thoughtful lyrical song structure, ESB can stretch out and dig deep when they are feeling it or keep things tight and concise. The fat sound of the horns paired with one dirty rhythm section makes the music downright psychedelically nasty! Founded in 2012, ESB intentionally stretches the boundaries of the stereotypical brass band paradigm, fusing sounds from various genres and weaving them together with the common thread of Brass. The diversity of the music within their sets keep audiences guessing what is next to come.
Featuring rich group and strong lead vocals including Grammy Award winner Debrissa Mckinney (Secret Agent 23 Skidoo), ESB not only takes its audiences on a ride to the dark side and back instrumentally, they also use the force of soaring melody and lush harmony to transport the listeners to another dimension. The band released its debut album, “Theme For A Celebration” in 2017 and it was tapped as one of the top 100 album releases in 2017 by WNCW 88.7 radio. Since their conception, ESB has been a consistent fixture at various festivals throughout the east coast. They’ve had the pleasure of having Warren Haynes (Allman Bros. Band and Gov’t Mule) sit in with them at New Mountain Amphitheater in Asheville, NC and the honor of headlining four years in a row celebrating the life of Dizzy Gillespie in his hometown of Cheraw, SC, for the South Carolina Jazz and Heritage Festival. ESB has co-billed with such artists as Dr. John & Lettuce. The horns have sat in on performances with Galactic, The Big Something, and many others. ESB horn players JP Furnas, Paul Juhl and Alex Bradley are also featured on the live album compilation from world-renowned artists Beats Antique entitled “Creature Carnival” released in 2015. The band is known to regularly parade off stage into the audience leading a the crowd in a raucous procession around the venue before, during or after their set.
Members of the band have also been expanding their musical resumes and repertoire. Notable side projects and performances include keyboardist Lenny Pettinelli’s recording and performing with Jazz is Phish featuring such artists as Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck, Dave Matthews Band), Chris Bullock (Snarky Puppy), Michael Ray (Sun Ra, Kool and the Gang), the Chase Brothers and many more. The band’s founder, saxophonist Paul Juhl, performed with John Oates (Hall and Oates) at MerleFest. In addition to her work with Skidoo, Debrissa McKinney has performed with artists such as Karl Denson and Laura Reed. ESB horn players Kyle Snuffer and Alex Bradley have recorded on Marcus King’s upcoming 2018 release produced by Eric Krasno of Soulive and Lettuce.
Later this year, the band is slated to get back in the studio for a follow up sophomore effort to 2017’s Theme For A Celebration. Look for the band on the road and at festivals in a town near you!
Empire Strikes Brass is:
Alex Bradley/ trumpet, vocals
Sean Donnelly/ keys, vocals
JP Furnas/ Sousaphone, bass, moog
Kelly Hannah/ guitar, vocals, washboard
Nik Hope/ drums, vocals
Paul Juhl/ saxophone, vocals
Debrissa McKinney/ vocals, saxophone
Lenny Pettinelli/ keys, vocals
Kyle Snuffer/ trombone, vocals
https://www.facebook.com/events/290103851719781/
Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating fall with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music.
One of the highlights of OktOBERfest is the food. Cuisine includes schnitzel, bratwurst, strudel, turkey legs, pretzels and sauerkraut. An Outdoor Bier Garten is open for beer sampling for festival-goers. Along with the authentic German cuisine and beer, you can also look forward to outdoor games and the Bavarian Fun Makers Oompah Band.
https://www.facebook.com/events/335926470483039/?event_time_id=335926473816372
Asheville Outlets will host a weekend of free family fun from Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, 2018. Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition (UAD), always a crowd favorite, will be held all three days. A Health Fair for People & Pets, Cover Dog Competition and Junior League of Asheville Touch-A Truck round out the weekend activities.
Weekend Schedule of Activities:
Friday, October 26, 2018 through Sunday, October 28, 2018
Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition
Dogs will compete in a 90’ pool constructed in front of Field & Stream. Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the country’s premiere dock jumping organizations and features both novice competitors and seasoned jumpers.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Touch-A-Truck Family Festival – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
The event will be held in the parking lot behind the food court from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to see, touch, climb and learn about vehicles of all types, even a helicopter! Parental supervision required. Admission is $5 in advance and at the door. Children 3 and under are free.
Health Fair for People & Pets – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.
Asheville Outlets will team up with CarePartners Foundation and Critter Magazine to host a Health Fair for People & Pets with a variety of health-related booths and displays, demonstrations and entertainment. For pets and their families you’ll find educational advice, obedience tips, pet adoptions and much more! A portion of the proceeds from the Health Fair for People & Pets will benefit CarePartners Foundation and local spay/neuter organizations and rescue transport programs.
Put on your costumes and bring your family and
friends for some fun at the Y’s Harvest Festival!
• Hay Rides
• Campfire & S’mores
• Dancing
• Pumpkin painting
• Inflatables
• Carnival games
• Food & Snacks
• Music
• Sports punt, pass, kick competition
• Much, much, more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1620509794722042/
Comedian Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one of the hottest stars in the biz today. He filmed a new one-hour special in his home town of St. Louis, “Can A Brother Get Some Love?,” and is on DVD from Entertainment One. In addition, he filmed an episode of “Workaholics” for Comedy Central and he’s been casted in a recurring role on the AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Breaking Bad.” If that’s not enough, he was also seen as a regular panelist on E! Entertainment’s “Chelsea Lately” and a regular on “Lopez Tonight,” performing in various comedy sketches on the show. From his numerous television appearances and as one of the hottest touring acts in the country, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent. Lavell gained huge national exposure on NBC’s hit reality series “Last Comic Standing.” Not only did NBC take notice, promptly signing Lavell to a holding deal with the network, but also Comedy Central, offering him his own half-hour standup special, “Comedy Central Presents: Lavell Crawford.” Lavell’s stand-out work includes appearances on “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam” which premiered on Showtime in December, “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” on HBO, “Showtime at the Apollo,” “Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment,” “Comic’s Unleashed with Byron Allen,” “Steve Harvey’s Big Time” “Comedy Central’s Premium Blend,” “Motown Live” and “BET’s Comic View.” In addition, Lavell has appeared in the films “Baby’s Mama Drama,” “Beverlyhood,” “Ghetto South Problems,” and on the televised series “The Jamie Foxx Show.” On stage, he played Ben in the hit play “Men Cry in the Dark,” based on the Michael Baisden best seller. Lavell also recently appeared on stage with the critically acclaimed production “Friends and Lovers,” a stage production based on the novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey where he played the scene-stealing Bobby. The play also featured notable actors such as Miguel Nunez (“Juwana Man”), Leon (“The Five Heartbeats”), Monica Calhoun (“The Best Man”), Mel Jackson (“Soul Food”) and Maia Campbell (“In the House”). Endeared by audiences far and wide, Lavell has built a very strong fan base playing theatres, comedy clubs and colleges across the nation in addition to festivals including HBO’s US Comedy Arts Festival, The Comedy Festival and LAFFAPALOOZA, America’s longest-running annual urban comedy festival.
https://www.facebook.com/events/225219551478565/?event_time_id=238165850183935
Get ready for our annual family-friendly fall festival! Admission is FREE and activities will include: Prize drawing ($) • Bounce houses • Craft station • Cornhole • Ladder Ball • Jumbo Jenga • Face-Painting • Concessions items ($) • Dodgeball • Tennis Social ($) • Basketball game • Pumpkin painting • KrocFit Challenge ($) • GroupFit Mixer • B-I-N-G-O • Photobooth • Open Swim
Proceeds from the Tennis Social, KrocFit Challenge, and Prize Drawing will contribute towards the Kroc scholarship fund. For all details visit https://krocgreenville.org/kroctoberfest/ !
https://www.facebook.com/events/334294813985858/
Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating fall with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music.
One of the highlights of OktOBERfest is the food. Cuisine includes schnitzel, bratwurst, strudel, turkey legs, pretzels and sauerkraut. An Outdoor Bier Garten is open for beer sampling for festival-goers. Along with the authentic German cuisine and beer, you can also look forward to outdoor games and the Bavarian Fun Makers Oompah Band.
https://www.facebook.com/events/335926470483039/?event_time_id=335926477149705
Asheville Outlets will host a weekend of free family fun from Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, 2018. Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition (UAD), always a crowd favorite, will be held all three days. A Health Fair for People & Pets, Cover Dog Competition and Junior League of Asheville Touch-A Truck round out the weekend activities.
Weekend Schedule of Activities:
Friday, October 26, 2018 through Sunday, October 28, 2018
Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition
Dogs will compete in a 90’ pool constructed in front of Field & Stream. Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the country’s premiere dock jumping organizations and features both novice competitors and seasoned jumpers.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Touch-A-Truck Family Festival – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
The event will be held in the parking lot behind the food court from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to see, touch, climb and learn about vehicles of all types, even a helicopter! Parental supervision required. Admission is $5 in advance and at the door. Children 3 and under are free.
Health Fair for People & Pets – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.
Asheville Outlets will team up with CarePartners Foundation and Critter Magazine to host a Health Fair for People & Pets with a variety of health-related booths and displays, demonstrations and entertainment. For pets and their families you’ll find educational advice, obedience tips, pet adoptions and much more! A portion of the proceeds from the Health Fair for People & Pets will benefit CarePartners Foundation and local spay/neuter organizations and rescue transport programs.
Please join us for the 35th Annual Bark in the Park festival hosted by Concerned Citizens for Animals on October 27, 2018 at Conestee Park from 11-3. Fun for the whole family, both two and four legged! Entertainment, demos, vendors, games, contests with celebrity judges, silent auction, raffles, food and 5K Run/Walk! Come out and see what everyone is barking about!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1176859282464118/
Western North Carolina’s longest running craft beer festival will take place on October 27th. Brewgrass Festival brings the best local, regional, and national breweries together for a great day of beer and music. This year’s event features over 45+ breweries and stellar regional music.
https://www.facebook.com/events/297495011009736/
It’s that time of year again!! Get ready for the EWC Annual Harvest Festival, complete with food, inflatables, live music, face painting, games, pony rides, and, yes, CANDY!! As always, admission is FREE!
The Harvest Festival is a family friendly event with free admission and loads of fun for the whole family! Put on your best costume and join in the fun! Oct. 27th, 5-8pm! Hope to see you there!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2038284766461508/
Join us Saturday, October 27th 2018 for our annual Fall Festival!
https://www.facebook.com/events/848537538603424/
Come out to the Town of West Pelzer/Pelzer’s Pumpkinpalooza. Free trick or treating from community organizations and local churches, free bounce houses, food trucks, dancing, and a costume contest for adults, children, and pets!! It’s another fun filled Main Street event you will not want to miss!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/328305167746218/
Fall Festival 2-6pm
Free Hot Dogs, Beverages, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Funnel Cakes, Caramel Apples
Balloons, Face Painting, Yard Games, & Bounce House
Bake Sale & Cake Walk
Music & Devotion
Trunk-Or-Treat 6:30-8:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/2093454870908008/
Watch the leaves change in the Great Smoky Mountains while surrounded by the uplifting sounds of Southern Gospel. Stick around when the sun goes down for an even larger Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience during this season’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana.
? Great Pumpkin LumiNights: The largest addition ever made to Dollywood’s fall festival, Great Pumpkin LumiNights features artistic sculptures, whimsical scenes and delightful, family-friendly fun. Learn more here: https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Entertainment/GreatPumpkinLuminights
*Great Pumpkin LumiNights is included with your regular Dollywood admission.
? Southern Gospel Jubilee: More than 500 free concerts throughout the festival are included with your admission! Learn more here: https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Festivals/Southern-Gospel-Jubilee
? World-Class Artisans: Unique artisans from around the country share their beautiful handmade crafts with Dollywood. Learn more here: https://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Crafts/Harvest-Festival-Crafters
https://www.facebook.com/events/583484875400456/
Ober Gatlinburg is celebrating fall with a fantastic festival featuring Bavarian-style food, drink and music.
One of the highlights of OktOBERfest is the food. Cuisine includes schnitzel, bratwurst, strudel, turkey legs, pretzels and sauerkraut. An Outdoor Bier Garten is open for beer sampling for festival-goers. Along with the authentic German cuisine and beer, you can also look forward to outdoor games and the Bavarian Fun Makers Oompah Band.
https://www.facebook.com/events/335926470483039/?event_time_id=335926513816368
Asheville Outlets will host a weekend of free family fun from Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, 2018. Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition (UAD), always a crowd favorite, will be held all three days. A Health Fair for People & Pets, Cover Dog Competition and Junior League of Asheville Touch-A Truck round out the weekend activities.
Weekend Schedule of Activities:
Friday, October 26, 2018 through Sunday, October 28, 2018
Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition
Dogs will compete in a 90’ pool constructed in front of Field & Stream. Ultimate Air Dogs is one of the country’s premiere dock jumping organizations and features both novice competitors and seasoned jumpers.
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Touch-A-Truck Family Festival – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm.
The event will be held in the parking lot behind the food court from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to see, touch, climb and learn about vehicles of all types, even a helicopter! Parental supervision required. Admission is $5 in advance and at the door. Children 3 and under are free.
Health Fair for People & Pets – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 pm.
Asheville Outlets will team up with CarePartners Foundation and Critter Magazine to host a Health Fair for People & Pets with a variety of health-related booths and displays, demonstrations and entertainment. For pets and their families you’ll find educational advice, obedience tips, pet adoptions and much more! A portion of the proceeds from the Health Fair for People & Pets will benefit CarePartners Foundation and local spay/neuter organizations and rescue transport programs.
Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Birds Fly South Ale Project!
Join us for live bluegrass from 2 For The Road, food truck service by GB&D and interactive activity stations that are fun for adults and kids alike! Learn more about Greenville’s trees, forests and water, as well as the innovative ways local organizations are working to keep them healthy.
• Sample “water flights.” Can you pick out Greenville’s award-winning water?
• Try on firefighting gear!
• Much more
This is a FREE event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1346908882108733/
Fall Festival is a wonderful event for the whole church family and community! This year we are inviting even more people to get involved, especially the people in the church that don’t have young children. This way families can enjoy time together as well a fellowship with the rest of the church family.
https://www.facebook.com/events/374322523106370/
Fall Festival – Free Food, Fun & Fellowship. Fun for all ages. Join us for hot dogs, chicken stew, cotton candy, popcorn, nachos, sno cones and much more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/245764186280582/