Events Calendar
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Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Recreation
Contact: Nantahala Outdoor Center
Contact Phone: 828-785-4851
Link: https://noc.com/events/paddle-grapple
Choose your class of SUP, surfski, marathon, kayak, or canoe and race on beautiful Fontana Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains. With a 3 and 6 mile race option, the Paddle Grapple offers an option for every boater, whether recreational or elite. Awards will be given to top finishers in each class.
See website for further details and registration.
Pioneer Women Painters of the River District, curated by Sara Ledonne, is a group exhibit which will highlight five Warehouse Studio artists from the mid 90s. These adventurous, creative, inspirational women found themselves under one roof, painting energetic, extraordinary, thought provoking abstracts.
In the 80’s, Marie Hudson opened her studio in the RAD. She was one of the first artists to plant roots in what has become one of the most popular locations for artists in Asheville. Hudson’s art resonates in the community. Hundreds of locals have collected her art over the years.
Mary Charles Griffin, an abstract expressionist artist that goes by the name of Charlie, is a 91-year-old dynamo who graduated from Western Carolina University with her master’s in studio painting when she was 77. “I started painting professionally after my children left home in 1980. I can’t hear, see or speak, but otherwise I am in pretty good shape for my age.” -Charlie Griffin
“I moved again to a studio in the Riverlink building in 1991. With the leadership of Karen Cragnolian ( Riverlink) and Gayle McCarthy (Highwater Clay) I helped organize the first, soon to be River Arts District, Open Studios. There were five participating artists at that time.” – Betty Clark
“This building, these studios, these women were my first introduction to the artists of Asheville and the River District. It was not yet called the River ARTS District…there were no coffee shops, breweries, or restaurants like today…It was still pretty sketchy after dark if you ventured further down toward what is now Pink Dog… I moved into Warehouse Studios in the fall of 1998, right after I moved to Asheville from Seattle. At that time, there were only about 20 artists in the RAD, scattered in the old buildings. Marie Hudson, Betty Clark , Charlie Griffin and I had been working studios at Warehouse long before there was anything else down there. We became friends as well as critics for each other’s work.”- Barbara Fisher
This exhibit aims to recreate the experience of discovering this artistic hot bed, and pay homage to those early Asheville pioneer women painters. The opening reception for Pioneer Women Painters of the River District will be August 3, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Sara Ledonne will give a curator’s talk at 6:30.
Participating artists: Betty Clark, Marie Hudson, Mary Charles “Charlie” Griffin, Barbara Fisher, Dawn Rentz
2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. As the last exhibition to be held in our 56 Broadway gallery before we move to 120 College Street on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, Shared History highlights not just the museum’s origins, collection, programs, and exhibitions but also the many ways that this organization has created a space for connection and experimentation. This fulfills our early promise to BMC alumni to be not merely a museum memorializing the past, but a center geared towards building community and fostering forward-thinking creativity in the present. An Opening Reception will be held on June 1st from 5:30PM – 8PM, with a Gallery Talk by Exhibition Curator, Erin Dickey, at 6:30PM. We welcome all who have been a part of our history, and hope that new audiences will gain insight into the scope of BMCM+AC’s reach, both locally and around the globe. This event is FREE and Open to the Public
THE BLOCK off biltmore is streaming the Phish show live from Verizon Amphitheater in Atlanta on Friday, August 3, 2018! If you’re looking for a chill spot to watch the show downtown, that happens to have one of the nicest selection of organic liquor in town, then come on down! NO COVER at the door
http://theblockoffbiltmore.com/index.php/event/phishATL
The broadcast is in beautiful high definition on our projection screen with audio thru our brand, spankin’ new sound system!
There’s room for dancing, if that’s your bag, there’s lots of seats as well and of course a full bar with the most unique, organic alcoholic and non alcoholic selection in Asheville! We also serve some very tasty, vegan snacks at the bar.
THIS EVENT IS 21+ ONLY.
More info: http://phish.com/tours/dates/fri-2018-8-03-verizon-amphitheatre/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2121909408083471/
Ambrose West is proud to announce our new series of music called “Broaden Your Horizons”! Each month we will host bands from a different state that we feel YOU should know all about! The bands will be mixing around in the crowd to get to know everyone and we will have art vendors as well! An all around excellent night of music and connections!
KENTUCKY (Lexington) Driftwood Gypsy & Magnolia Boulevard
Join us for a soul filled night of funky KENTUCKY rock n roll!!!
WHEN: Friday August 3rd, 2018
DOORS: 8pm // SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: funk / soul / rock n roll
AGES: 18+
TICKETS: ADV $8 // DOS $10
Driftwood Gypsy 10:30pm
Driftwood Gypsy from Lexington, Kentucky brings a soul train filled with funk, jam and a whole lotta’ fun! The bands aspiration is to enlighten your spirit and make your feet groove! The Crew: Conrad Dillinger(vocals/drums), Creek Sayles(bass guitar), David “Chill” Napier (guitar/vocals) Jason Adams(lead guitar/vocals), Dereck O’Neil Oldham (guitar/vocals), Severn Edmondson (keyboards/vocals)
http://www.driftwoodgypsy.com/
Magnolia Boulevard 9pm
Magnolia Boulevard is a five piece band built in Lexington, Kentucky. With a variety of musical backgrounds, the group has come together seamlessly on a common sound: balancing the line between blues, funk and rock n’ roll, this group has their own unique story to tell: featuring Ryan Allen (keys), Todd Copeland (drums), Gregg Erwin (guitar), Maggie Noelle (vocals/acoustic guitar) and John Roberts (bass).
https://www.magnoliaboulevardband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1874611255914989/
Live Music!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1577183755723543/
Genre: Rock/Blues
Tickets: adv. $12 // dos. $15
Show: 10:15PM (Doors: 9:30PM)
Ages: 21+
***Tickets proceeds directly benefit LEAF Community Arts’ cultural arts education outreach programs***
More info: www.theLEAF.org/downtown
Eric Krasno Band
For nearly two decades, Eric Krasno has been an omnipresent figure in popular music. We’ve heard his virtuosic, innovative guitar playing with Soulive and Lettuce (both of which he co-founded), seen him onstage supporting the likes of the Rolling Stones, Dave Mathews Band, John Mayer and The Roots, watched him take home multiple GRAMMY Awards, and benefited from his deft, behind-the-scenes work as a producer and songwriter for everyone from Norah Jones, Tedeschi Trucks, and 50 Cent to Talib Kweli, Aaron Neville, and Allen Stone. Krasno’s recent solo album, ‘Blood From A Stone,’ reveals a previously unknown and utterly compelling side of his artistry, though, inviting us to bear witness as he both literally and metaphorically finds his voice.
web: http://www.erickrasno.com/
vid: https://youtu.be/DwGfUss2xZ8
JBOT (Josh Blake’s Organ Trio)
JBOT aka Josh Blake’s Organ Trio is an instrumental groove project that features a rotating cast of local talent. What starts as a Trio usually evolves into a guest filled party where the music promises to move your feet. Come through this evening to find out what happens when Josh and his crew share the stage with EKB, should be a unique and special night!
web: www.joshblakemusic.com
vid: https://youtu.be/Gf605s2hBOA
https://www.facebook.com/events/229226531176333/
TD Saturday Market continues its 16th season every Saturday through October 27th, providing farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other specialty foods to Main Street in downtown Greenville.
The TD Saturday Market is open Saturdays, May 5th through October 27th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Main Street at McBee Avenue. Enjoy free parking in the Richardson Street Garage from 6:00 pm on Fridays to 11:59 pm on Sundays. Additional parking locations are listed in the Market Map or visit the City of Greenville’s homepage for more information on downtown Greenville parking.
What will you find? Visit https://www.saturdaymarketlive.com/ for more info!
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (828) 774-3000
Link: http://www.leicestercommunitycenter.com
Community Yard Sale and Venddor Fair. 6am-2pm. call (828) 774-3000 to reserve a space in the parking lot to sell $10.
We are lucky to have incredible Animal Educators to help us spread the word on the important roles they play in the Park. Join one of our Park naturalists for an informal program where your family will love meeting some of our wilder teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts and special memories. Then, grab a Track Trail brochure at the Animal Discovery Den and round out the day with a hike along our Great Woodland Adventure trail with 12 education stations. Don’t forget your camera!
Hosted by the City of Fountain Inn!
Choose your class of SUP, surfski, marathon, kayak, or canoe and race on beautiful Fontana Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains. With a 3 and 6 mile race option, the Paddle Grapple offers an option for every boater, whether recreational or elite. Awards will be given to top finishers in each class.
It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes. We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:
There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:
Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.
Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.
Winners will be notified and announced at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].
Category: Book Sales
Contact Phone: 864-285-9013
The Friends of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries invites teachers to attend our Book Sale for Teachers. Children’s books will be priced 5 for $1. Hardback books will be priced for $1 each as well. Other special section discounts will also be available. Stop by Pages on Pine (2355 South Pine Street) and help stock your classroom for the coming school year.
Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Art & Culture,Couples,Entertainment,Family
Contact: Concierge Desk
Contact Phone: 828-252-2711
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/tours
Our guided history tour covers the history of E.W Grove, the construction and early years of the resort, our Arts and Crafts style furniture, and some of our most notable guests.
Sign-up at the Concierge desk.
Our Vaccine Clinic is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm, and the first Saturday of each month! Shots start at only $9.00, there are no exam fees and no wait time! We also offer heartworm preventative and testing, microchipping, deworming, soft paw applications and much more!
The clinic is walk-in only. All members of the public are welcome! You do not have be from a certain county to take advantage of our low prices. For a full list of services, please visit www.greenvillehumane.com/vaccine-clinic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/222085151936776/
Room: Vann Studio
Category: Educational Workshops
Contact Phone: 864-596-3506
Link: http://www.spartanburglibraries.org/-/media/Files/Teens-Main/Teens_Volunteens_Application.ashx
Help out in the Teen Services Department to gain work and community service experience, earn service learning or volunteer credit or just for fun. Volunteen drop-in hours are every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (limited to the first 3 teens) or by appointment (email [email protected]). For teens ages 12-18 or in grade 7-12. See the link below for the required Volunteens application.
This class will be teaching adult students to make simple items with the Coil technique. This class will develop into an ongoing class if students are interested. No experience necessary, all supplies provided, time is 3:00-4:30pm and the cost is $15.00. Call Jennifer Sasser at 491-1499 to register.
https://www.facebook.com/events/249054082554745/
Join us at Buncombe County Sports Park on Saturday, August 4th for an orienteering meet!
BEGINNERS WELCOME and you can participate as an individual or in teams.
Orienteering appeals to young and old, fast and slow, runners and walkers alike. It is 100% KID FRIENDLY, too, so bring the whole family!
What is it? Orienteering is a sometimes-competitive international sport that combines racing with map-and-compass navigation. It is a timed activity in which individual participants use a specially created, highly detailed map to select routes and navigate through diverse and often unfamiliar terrain and visit checkpoints in sequence.
You can arrive and begin your choice of course ANY TIME BETWEEN 10am and 1pm.
This event is open to the public and FREE (though donations are appreciated!)
There will be TWO or THREE courses to choose from – details TBA
SCHEDULE
10:00am – 1:00pm — Begin your course any time during the “starts window”
2:30pm — All participants should be off the course
3:00pm — Sweep the course to collect the controls (volunteers loved forever)
EQUIPMENT
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can be active in (and maybe get dirty.)
If you have a compass, bring it. It doesn’t need to be a fancy one, and there are tons of free Android and iOS apps that can function just fine on your smartphone.
Maps will be provided.
TRAINING SESSION FOR NEWCOMERS
We will offer a crash course in map reading and navigation before you start — just ask when you arrive and we’ll get an impromptu classroom set up!
PARKING
We’ll be congregating in the first parking lot on the left as you get down into the park.
Please invite your friends, share this event, and see you there!