Pay What You Can Cafe

“Pay What You Can” Cafe
Wed 9/25 5:30-7:30pm
Did you know there are 50+ restaurants/cafes around the country where anyone can eat a full meal regardless of the amount of money they have in their pocket? It’s a great way to help fight growing food insecurity and offer a place for community.

We believe that White Horse Black Mountain is a wonderful place to house the next one.

Nearby there are two successful examples, one in Boone and the other in Johnson City.

A fundamental rule about this non-profit business model is that it grow from the community….

….That’s where you come in. You are invited to our first information gathering and demonstration donate-what-you-can light dinner. Bring any friends you think might be interested.

September, 24
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Puppet Hand Building Workshop for the Holiday Parade

The Buncombe County library system is trying to get into the Asheville Holiday Parade this year and we need your help!

We’re building large format puppet hands and small props to support our theme and we need all of the creative help we can get. We’ll be having creator’s workshops on Tuesday evenings beginning September 24 at Pack Memorial Library. We’ll also have stations at branches starting in October for origami bird making. All of the birds made will be a big part of our holiday parade!

If you like to work in teams, get your hands dirty, and get crafty come join us, everyone is welcome! Open workshops, drop in and help when you can on posted dates!

Our host and instructor for the large scale puppet hands is a graduate from VCU Arts and is an experienced large scale papier mache artist.

September, 24
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4th Annual BG Harvest Festival

Blue Ghost is celebrating all things great about the fall with our 4th Annual Harvest Festival on October 12th from 12-10PM! Bring the whole crew out for a day of your favorite Blue Ghost brews, tasty eats from The Hungry Ghost and Amazing Pizza Co., fall-themed activities, live music, local vendors and more!

Here’s what’s happening:
NEW BEER:
Release of our No Noggin Pumpkinhead Ghostman Ale at 12PM. No Noggin Pumpkinhead Ghostman Ale – 6.8% ABV, 25 IBUs. Eight different malts, highlighted by Special B and Smoked malt, went into creating this Scotch ale. Pumpkin is added during the making of this brew, as well as a dash of pumpkin pie spice after fermentation is complete. Welcome in the season with this Fall brew!

We’ll also be giving away special No Noggin T-shirts to the first 20 customers at the beer barn at 12PM. These special shirts will be available for sale at a reduced price the rest of the day.

MUSIC:
The Pitching Fits 12:30-2:30PM
Virginia and The Slims 3:30 – 5:30PM
The Dirty Soul Revival 7-9:30PM

KID’S ACTIVITIES:
– Bounce House 12-6PM
– Tractor Rides 12-3PM
– Hay Searches @ 1 & 3PM

The Hungry Ghost will be cooking up their regular menu plus specialty items for the day. They’ll also be selling 1/2 priced appetizers until 2PM.

*Vendors will be on site until 6PM

*$2 Wristbands will need to be purchased in order to obtain alcohol. Half of wristband sales will be donated to Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry in Fletcher.

Mark your calendars now and be sure to join us for a day of fun with your friends and family!

*Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash at all times.

September, 24
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9th Annual Oktoberfest

Come visit us this Saturday from 1-6pm in the kid’s area at Southern Appalachian Brewery’s Oktoberfest! We will have a fun craft for the kids and a prime viewing spot for the yodeling and costume contests!

Polka, dachshunds, beer & brats. You know the drill.

The release of our Fall seasonal – the Autumn Ale

Live music from the Mountain Top Polka Band

Polka dance instruction – all day

German food by Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant and Underground Baking Co.

The Volksmarch 5k – to benefit Friends of Oklawaha Greenway. $8 registration fee which includes free admission to Oktoberfest.

German costume contests for humans and dogs

Yodeling Contest

Stein Hoist Competition

6th Annual Dachshund Races – to benefit Blue Ridge Humane Society $10 registration fee (cash or check). Pre-register at Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique or at the brewery and get one free admission to Oktoberfest.

This year’s Kids’ Area sponsored by: Children & Family Resource Center. www.childrenandfamily.org

Souvenir glassware for sale

Entry fee is $8.00 at the gate. Under 21 get in for free.

Prost!

September, 24
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October MakeHER Market

The MakeHER Market returns to West Asheville on October 5, 2019 from 10am-3pm. The market will feature more than 20 female, independent creatives, makers and designers and their unique, hand crafted goods, fair trade coffee, jewelry and home decor as well as locally made art and botanicals. Admission is free and families are welcome. Women’s Work Empowers the World!

September, 24
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An Evening With the Hayes School of Music

The Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University announces an unprecedented four-day tour including 17 performance events with additional faculty clinics and workshops on October 1-4th, 2019. Over 200 college students will perform for students of all ages in the Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County, and Henderson County schools. The highlight of the tour will be the “Evening with the Hayes School of Music” concert on October 3rd at the Asheville High School Auditorium at 7:30pm. This concert will feature the Appalachian Jazz Ensemble, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, and the Wind Ensemble. It is a free and the public is invited.

September, 24
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Yoga & Mindfulness for Children

Learn about the benefits of a regular breathing practice and how it can impact the mind-body connection within children.

September, 24
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Community Craft + Art Market

Join us on Sunday, September 29th from 11am-4pm for our second Community Craft + Art Market of the year. Come out and support a vast array of local artists and craftsmen. From live screenprinting to fiberwork, metalwork, and pottery, you’re bound to find something special and unique for you!

Featured Artists:

Justine Briggs
Occult Visionary Artist
Items: watercolor prints, pins, stickers
@justinebriggsart

Taron Parent
Macrame Weaver
Macrame wall hangings and accessories
Designed to Dream Shop

Brandon Robinson
Metal Fabricator/ Artist
Signs/metal accessories
Relics Fabrication LLC

Tyler-James Anderson
Ceramic Potter
Items: pottery, cups, dish-ware + the like
Moon Hand Pottery

Sam Moody
Printmaker
Items: prints, pillows, clothing, stickers, postcards
Slimepup Press

Cary Gray
Poet/ Illustrator
Items: live poetry, postcards, prints, card games
@creating.cary

Jo Doyle (Mtnfolklore)
Jeweler
Items: earrings/necklaces/etc.
MTN FOLK LORE

Maxx Feist
Painter/ Illustrator
Items: Pop-art style paintings, prints, stickers
@maxxfeist

Sarah Jane Oiler
Wire artist
Items: bonsai style wire trees
@beansbonsaiwiretrees

Kathy Schreiman
Items: wristlets, purses, pouches
Yours By Design

Connie Wilson (2nd Life Pallet Rescue)
Upcycled woodworker
Items: cutting boards, trays, end tables

Patty (Blooms on Tap)
Flower/plant Truck
Items: potted flowers/plants/succulents, bouquets
Blooms on Tap

Mariah Gunther
Items: wood turned artwork, watercolor prints

September, 22
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WNC Battle of the Burger 2019

Nearly 2000 people gather for the 5th Annual WNC Battle of the Burger. Up to fifteen of Western North Carolina’s greatest chefs fire up their grills at Salvage Station on the beautiful French Broad River in Asheville in hopes of winning the title of WNC’s Best Burger.

What: 5th Annual WNC Battle of the Burger
When: September 29, 2019 1pm – 5pm
Where: Salvage Station, Asheville, NC
How Much:
$55 VIP (includes exclusive VIP area, a burger slider from every vendor and unlimited beer)

General Admission is $20 in advance and includes your first 3 sliders (12 Burger Buck$)
**This year, skip the burger bucks line when you purchase ahead! Three sliders included with your ticket (12 burger bucks will be handed out upon check in to use within the event and this is equivalent to approximately three sliders).**

$12 at the door but does NOT include any burgers

How it Works:
150 VIP tickets available for purchase and include burger samples from every vendor and free beer (and one gluten free option).

General admission attendees may purchase burger samples from each of the competing restaurants for $3-$5 per slider and beverages from the Salvage Station.