Big day at AMS! We will have demos of two of our new group classes- Voice Class and Beginner Guitar Class. Sign up today! info@ashevillemusicschool.
Here’s the schedule:
3:00-4:00: Voice Class Demo
3:30-5:30: Pop Rock Band Rehearsal
4:00-5:00: Beginner Guitar Class Demo
Ongoing:
Student and Teacher Performances
Instrument Petting Zoo
Studio Tours
Teacher Meet and Greets
Plus… FREE Refreshments!
Come eat lunch, let the kids get in the bounce house, play fair games, snow cones, cotton candy & the best part is its all free!!
Address is 1820 Pisgah drive. Its beside the ingles in Laurel Park, you will see the signs!
Asheville’s annual, one-day celebration of all things coffee. As we transition into our 4th consecutive year, we are shaking things up a bit! This year there are TWO ways to enjoy our celebration.
First, stroll through our traditional Outdoor Street Faire for free and see what local artists, food vendors, and coffee shops are showcasing these days.
Next, embrace the full experience, and snag yourself a ticket to sip the region’s best coffee, experience barista competitions, experiment with innovative espresso drinks and learn more about the evolving coffee scene.
In attempts to make our expo as sustainable as possible, we have partnered with local pottery purveyor, The Bright Angle, to craft some beautiful, one of a kind sampling cups for our ticket holders. So upgrade your ticket for an extra $10 to support local arts, keep things eco-friendly and take home your own handcrafted ACE sampling cup.
Keep scrolling for an in-depth breakdown of this year’s programming.
Your ticket grants you access to:
The Espresso Bar
Baristas from a selection of coffee shops will showcase unique and inventive espresso drinks. Each coffee shop will have a two-hour window to create their inspired drinks. Anyone who has purchased a ticket to the expo will have access to FREE samples of these drinks.
The Lectures
Throughout the festival, thought leaders and industry professionals will share their knowledge about this year’s theme: sustainability in coffee.
The Competitions
Asheville Coffee Expo competitions will test barista’s ability to make fantastic looking and tasting drinks in a variety of situations. Head inside Pleb to experience a uniquely Asheville take on your average barista latte competition.
The Cupping Tent
Wanna taste coffee like a pro? Join highly skilled coffee professionals as they taste you through coffees provided by our roasters. The coffees are grouped by the region, allowing coffee enjoyers to investigate the subtleties between each of the growing regions.
Visit www.avlcoffee.com for more details about the event and to purchase your tickets today!
There’s no better day than Saturday, September 10th to shop at the Habitat ReStore in Biltmore Village. It’s the ReStore’s annual Fall Customer Appreciation Sale and we’re saying thanks to the community by offering 25% off everything in the store! Whether you’re looking for furniture, building supplies, housewares, books, appliances or antiques, shop the Habitat ReStore to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year.
Sale hours are from 9am to 6pm.
98.1 The River will be broadcasting live from 9am to 11am.
Free soft drinks and hot dogs will be available between noon and 2pm.
Be part of positive change! Join us as we celebrate National Recovery Month and spread the message that people do achieve sustained recovery from alcohol, drugs, mental health concerns and other life challenges.
This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone, whether you’re in recovery, interested in recovery, know someone in recovery or simply want to support our families, friends and neighbors as we work together to build healthier communities.
The 2016 rally includes a walk around the lake, free food and drinks, children’s activities, inspiring guest speakers and giveaways and resources from local organizations. We’ll also be announcing the winners of the 2016 Recovery Champion and Recovery Ally of the Year awards.
Children enjoy decorating cookies, making crafts and visiting with Santa. Bring your camera for this great photo opportunity! Pre-registration required by November 30 (walk-ins not accepted).
Friday, August 17-Sunday, August 19
Two nights of camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along with educational programming, visits to view the elk, BBQ & communal dining Saturday night, S’mores, snacks, continental breakfast on Sunday, crafts, and games provided. Guests must supply own camping gear, water, food for Friday lunch and dinner plus Saturday breakfast and lunch. Group campground reservation along Cataloochee Creek includes a large field for family challenges, bike riding, fishing, nature hikes, photography, and much more. A limited amount of supplemental camping gear may be available upon request with advance notice.
For ages 5 and up. Youth under 18 must register with a parent or guardian. Minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 75.
Registration deadline: August 13. To register, contact Keith at kmastin@ashevillenc.gov or call 828-259-8082 Fee: $25/person + 1 bundle of USDA certified firewood
It’s time for our annual fall Clean-Up Day. Friends of the Smith-McDowell House will gather from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm to spruce up Asheville’s oldest historic home.
After a busy summer of community events, we need your help to make the house shine! Outside activities include weeding, trimming, and general grounds care. If you’d prefer to work inside, we need volunteers to help clean artifacts and the building itself. As in years past, Corner Kitchen Catering will provide lunch to all volunteers. We continue to appreciate the Corner Kitchen’s support and know that we will all enjoy a wonderful meal. Visit them at http://
Schedule:
10:00 – 12:00 Cleaning, dusting, weeding, and pruning
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch is Served!
12:30 – 2:00 More cleaning, dusting, weeding, and pruning
Volunteers do not need to commit to the entire day. We encourage you to join us at your convenience. Please contact Jesse Edgerton, Smith-McDowell House manager and volunteer coordinator at jesse@wnchistory.org to sign up for a volunteer shift. The entire Smith-McDowell team looks forward to spending all or part of the day with its many supporters and volunteers. Together, our many hands will make light work!
Don’t wait for the New Year to resolve to be healthier! Get free cholesterol and glucose screenings, information on strength conditioning, yoga, reflexology, outdoor activities, personal training, orthodontics, the Affordable Health Care Act and more from local providers.
All Rutherford, Polk, Henderson and Buncombe county residents will receive free admission for the day.
Be sure to get in a good workout on the trails while you’re here. For more information about this event, call 828-625-9611.
Come to the first Acorn Gathering on Lovin Land and have fun with this glorious food gifted to us in the autumn. Acorns have so much goodness and deliciousness to offer and they’re falling all around us!
Acorns served as the primary staple food across the northern hemisphere for millennia. They provide a complete protein, high-oleic mono-unsaturated fat, and vitamins and minerals. Unlike annual grains, their production and harvest fits seamlessly into a highly diverse and resilient forest ecosystem. Osker Glorious Forest will discuss everything they’ve learned about harvesting, storing, and processing this high quality staple food.
We’ll do some processing of acorns together (bring acorns you’ve harvested)
We’ll also do some cooking & preparing acorn treats with Amber Tree.
Osker and Amber manage Glorious Forest Farm in Madison county, where the goal is to re-establish humans as a responsible keystone species. This work involves deepening relationships with nutrient dense wild foods like hazelnut, acorn, hickory, and mullberry. It also includes domestic animals as a management tool, and a means for harvesting less edible wild plants and turning them into milk and meat.
We’ll be in the Black Walnut Grove at the top of the road. Please drive and park at the end of the road and walk into the area.
Carpooling highly encouraged.
Bring snacks to share. Bring acorns! Bring family, friends, kids.
Please leave dogs & squirrels at home 😉