Events Calendar
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No! We aren’t talking about our “relics”, not the world-famous collection of historic and playable stringed instruments at the Carolina Music Museum, No! We are talking about The Carolina Relics, the fabulous Appalachian music trio that is performing at the museum. This is the second group of musicians to be featured in the museum’s Heritage Green Music Festival, a festival that “faces south”, highlighting the music that is as much a part of our musical heritage as the historic instruments currently on display in the museum: it’s all here in four special concerns, four in the fall, four in the spring, Bluegrass, Appalachian music, Piedmont Blues and Jazz, sponsored by Craig and Bianca Walker.
Exploring the deep, rich and diverse heritage of Old-time Music from the Carolinas and the Southern Appalachian Mountains, The Carolina Relics, with Becky Stovall, David White and Andy Brooks, three musicians who can pick up and play nearly any stringed instrument will light up our intimate 80 seat performance space and beer and wine will be available!
You don’t want to miss this! Make your plans now to join The Carolina Relics at the Carolina Music Museum. Call for your tickets now.
A craft fair highlighting local artisan crafts, vendors, & Appalachian culture.
MUSIC | FOOD | VENDORS | RAFFLE | LOCAL ARTISANS | CRAFT DEMOS
https://www.facebook.com/events/1076091245900950/
Come out and support us at our 2018 FYS Fall Festival Event! We’ll discuss the youth and social media, teenage parenting, family planning and of course BREASTFEEDING! Bring the family! Come out!!! #feedyourseed #welovefall #breastisbest #funforALL #nursingisnarley #breastfeedingrocks #saveouryouth #youMATTER
https://www.facebook.com/events/2152874404725305/
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
SmartStop Self Storage, iHeart Radio-Asheville and Paramount KIA of Asheville are pleased to team up with Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) to welcome Santa Saturday, November 17th at 5 p.m. at the center! The Enka-Candler Fire Department and Paramount KIA of Asheville will lead Santa’s parade around the center to holiday tunes by the Enka High School Band, then officially light the 24-foot tree located in front of Forever 21. Music, crafts, balloon art and strolling magic will add to the evening’s festivities. The tree lighting ceremony is sponsored by SmartStop Self Storage.
Immediately following the tree lighting, Santa will be available for FREE photos (daily through Christmas Eve). FREE Santa photos are sponsored by Great Beginnings Great Smiles. The Santa set is sponsored by The North Carolina Arboretum Winter Lights and is in the Asheville Outlets food court.
Cannabis Forward will be joined by Primo Plant Remedies to offer a Hemp Lounge at this year’s Vulcanalia.
Vulcanalia is THE party of the year. This is the 7th annual Vulcanalia: A Festival of Fire, Fashion, and Live Music!
Fashion Show featuring Ellen Durkan of Iron Maiden Forge
Fire Arts Demonstrations including Raku, Glass, Blacksmithing, & Aluminum
Live Music by Wasted Wine
Fire Art and Amazing feats of Wonderment from TimTv & the Secret Cirkus
and join Cannabis Forward and Primo Plant in the Hemp Lounge to sample some CBD products, learn about the science of cannabis, and purchase CF merchandise!
https://www.facebook.com/events/300940857400348/
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Only 25 years old, Leonard Ouzts is a distinct rising voice in the world of stand up comedy. A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, his southern upbringing shaped his down to earth, observational comedic style. Leonard was selected as a NEW FACE at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival.
Aside from performing stand up around the world, he made his television debut on Gotham Comedy Live and in his late night debut on Conan, he received a standing ovation. He also has credits on the Emmy-award winning series, Master of None, HBO’s All Def Comedy and Nick Cannon’s Wild-N-Out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2224325427801482/?event_time_id=2224325447801480
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Only 25 years old, Leonard Ouzts is a distinct rising voice in the world of stand up comedy. A native of Chesapeake, Virginia, his southern upbringing shaped his down to earth, observational comedic style. Leonard was selected as a NEW FACE at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival.
Aside from performing stand up around the world, he made his television debut on Gotham Comedy Live and in his late night debut on Conan, he received a standing ovation. He also has credits on the Emmy-award winning series, Master of None, HBO’s All Def Comedy and Nick Cannon’s Wild-N-Out.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2224325427801482/
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
Everyone’s favorite holiday festival in downtown Spartanburg, Dickens of a Christmas, is back for its 25th year!
You’ll see carolers, chestnuts roasting, carriage rides, ice skating, and the lighting of the Denny’s Christmas tree at 7:30pm!
Most special of all?
We’ll be doing a warm mulled cider to shake the chill off your bones and some festive Haus Bites specials (so you can avoid the non-traditional fair food)!
https://www.facebook.com/events/488007578387629/
- Nearly one million twinkling lights
- Countless decorative images
- Holly Jolly Christmas Parade
- Animated Story Tree
- Animal Characters
- Nightly visits with Santa (start at 6:00PM through December 23)
- Warm memories and holiday cheer around the Jingle Bell Bonfire
- Hot cocoa, s’mores and other festive foods available for purchase
While you may spot a few night owls during Lights, most of our residents will be off-exhibit to catch some zzz’s.
FR8yard Biergarten & Social Hub is pleased to announce Asheville, NC, based soul-driven, dance-rock band THE FRITZ, on Wednesday, November 28th, from 7pm – 10pm.
Doors open @ 4pm. Admission is free!
Modern prog-rock & local favorite band ST. MAURICE to open @ 5pm.
Calling all craft beer lovers!!! Two of the regions best breweries will also be taking over FR8yard’s taps, OSKAR BLUES & CIGAR CITY.
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The Fritz is a soul-driven dance rock band hailing from Asheville, NC.
The group’s aggressive approach to funk, soul, and rock creates a sound that is uniquely their own. Their high-energy, danceable songs provide a platform for each member to shine. With powerful vocals, climactic solos, and tight grooves, The Fritz has built a devoted following and is captivating audiences everywhere.
Originally formed in the rehearsal spaces of University of North Florida’s School of Music, The Fritz discovered an immediate chemistry. Drawing on influences such as Prince, Talking Heads and Jimi Hendrix, the quintet integrated their diverse musical tastes and began writing music together.
With their college days behind them, the Fritz soon set their eyes on the mountains of Western North Carolina, eventually settling in Asheville in July 2011. After the release of their 2012 debut album, Bootstrap, the band launched into a near-constant touring schedule. With appearances at festivals such as Hulaween, Wakarusa, and Catskill Chill, the band quickly gained a reputation as a live act not to be missed.
The band’s 2017 release, Natural Mind, captures a sound that has been years in the making.
“We intentionally waited to go back into the studio so that we could really work on the music and figure out what makes this band special,” vocalist and keyboardist Jamar Woods said.
For the new album, The Fritz headed north to More Sound Studios in Syracuse, NY and enlisted the help of producer Dave Brandwein (Turkuaz, Galaxy Smith Studios) and engineers Jason “Jocko” Randall and Jose Varona to assist with the recording process.
“We wanted to work with a producer whose work we respected and who we trusted to add a different perspective,” percussionist Mikey “Spice” Evans said. “Dave played an invaluable role in producing our album.”
While most of the songs were written in the months leading up to recording, the studio environment allowed for some last minute additions and musical breakthroughs.
“We really wanted to arrange these songs specifically for the studio, which was both challenging and fun for us” guitarist Jamie Hendrickson said. “Now we’re very excited to get on the road and have these songs take on a life of their own.”
The band is now taking the album and their unforgettable live performances around the country with the Natural Mind tour.
Check out www.thefritzmusic.com for local tour dates near you.
MORE ON FR8yard
www.fr8yard.com
Located at 125 E Main St. in Spartanburg, SC, FR8yard is a dog & family-friendly, open-air biergarten & restaurant. With its chef-inspired food menu and an ever-changing selection of beer and other refreshing beverages, FR8yard is arguably the only concept of its kind in the Southeast. Complete with a 20 ft jumbotron for major sporting events, live streaming, and the occasional family movie night, FR8yard is a must-see. In addition, the downtown Spartanburg venue showcases local and regional live music acts on its stage.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2104213359893761/