5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:45 (America/New_York) | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Unity!
One for all, all for one! We are in this together! How do you show up for 5Rhythms® movement practice on Weds nights to create unity in our community? Are you present or distracted, not present or just checked out sometimes to create unity in our 5Rhythms community? Do you feel inspired by others? Are you able to drop into your own dance, or are you always watching what others are doing or both? Join us to explore some of the answers to these questions. We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth! Pic by Majed Swan
About 5Rhythms®
Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself.
About Karen:
5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 9 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath and Body!
Dance movement timeline:
Doors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to arrive to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.
5 PM: Warm-up, Meditative stretching and dancing.
5:45 PM: Doors Close, Opening circle
Demonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness.
6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

PERFORMANCE: Lea Bertucci + Olivia Block
2025-09-10 19:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Join us for a duo performance by Lea Bertucci and Olivia Block live at BMCM+AC, on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 7pm. Lea Bertucci is an experimental musician whose works revolve around electronic and spatial extensions of instrument and voice. In addition to her longstanding practice performing with woodwinds, she has created compositions for strings, brass, percussion and other instruments, often incorporating electronics and multichannel sound. With an ear toward site-responsiveness and acoustics, her work has expanded toward installation and non-linear presentations of her music, often staged in hyper-resonant spaces. Olivia Block (1970) is a media artist and composer based in Chicago. For nearly 30 years, she has been a pioneering force in the world of experimental music. She performs live experimental music in festivals and concerts around the world, where at any given concert she might be playing electronic instruments, piano, organ or amplified objects. Block also creates surround sound concerts, sound installations and scores. Her latest solo release, The Mountains Pass (Black Truffle), features Block singing and playing piano. Olivia Block and Lea Bertucci’s first collaborative release, I Know the Number of the Sand and the Measure of the Sea is out on Room40.

Live Music w/ Scott Stetson
2025-09-11 17:30 - 19:30 | 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden, 28704
Scott Stetson is a talented singer-songwriter from Rochester, New York, who has been captivating audiences with his emotive voice and skillful guitar playing. Scott’s music is deeply personal and introspective, with a focus on crafting honest songs about love, life, murder, and broken hearts. His soulful voice and impressive guitar work blend elements of country and Americana with a modern twist, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh. His songs are raw and authentic, with a sincerity that speaks to listeners.

Sky's The Limit: Rooftop Comedy at Antidote
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have our first rooftop bar show at Antidote!
Chemist Spirts welcomes a group of Asheville top comedians for a night of laughs. Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail.
Featuring Aaron Naylor, Clay Jones, Josie Beers, and more!
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $12

Fall Plant Sale at Bullington Gardens
2025-09-12 09:00 - 2025-09-13 16:00 | Bullington Gardens, 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Bullington has long been well known for growing unique and healthy plants. This year is no exception. The sale will feature an impressive selection of locally grown native plants, fall perennials, shrubs, trees, and cool-season annuals, all carefully chosen to thrive in our local climate.
100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly towards supporting the ongoing operation of Bullington Gardens, a beloved non-profit botanical garden

Villain Arts' 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
2025-09-12 14:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 20:00 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801
Now back and better than ever, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment, unique vendors, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore, vendors offering fun services, and even temporary tattoos. Also, admission is free for children 12 and under, (and for adults, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass, or $40 for a 3-day pass.)
If tattoos aren’t your thing, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend, including a contortionist archer, sideshow, circus acts, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy!
There’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!

Open Hearts Art Center's 20th Anniversary Celebration & Staff Showcase
2025-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Open Hearts Art Center, 217 Coxe Ave #4006, Asheville, 28801
Open Hearts Art Center is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a community celebration on Friday, September 12th from 5 to 8 PM at its downtown studio at 217 Coxe Avenue.
The evening will feature light refreshments, music with Open Hearts own DJ Sparky, a festive photo booth station, and the official opening of the OHAC Staff Art Exhibit, showcasing personal work by Open Hearts staff members. Select OHAC artist’s artwork and handmade paper flower bouquets will also be available for purchase.
This milestone event also falls during DSP Appreciation Week (September 7 to 13), a nationally recognized time to celebrate Direct Support Professionals. The staff exhibit offers a unique opportunity to highlight the creativity, care, and commitment of our DSPs, who are the heart of our day-to-day operations.
This celebration marks 20 years of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the arts. The milestone belongs to every artist, staff member, family, and community supporter who has been part of the journey.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated, with 100% of all contributions directly supporting Open Hearts’ mission to provide creative opportunities, inclusion, and empowerment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
To learn more visit www.openheartsartcenter.org

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival Benefiting MountainTrue in Asheville, NC
2025-09-12 19:00 - 2025-09-13 22:00 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer, there’s something here to spark your spirit.
Each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure!
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventure🔥
All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.

Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
2025-09-12 19:30 - 2025-11-02 23:00 | Lake Hickory Haunts, 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, 28601
Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, over 100 live characters, breathtaking scares, and much more!
Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 13, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 19, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 20, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 27, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT

Desert Dwellers NIGHT ONE at Third Room
2025-09-12 20:30 - 2025-09-13 02:00 | Third Room, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
TWO NIGHTS – Desert Dwellers at Third Room – with David Starfire, Savej, Cualli, HABITAAT & more!
Show (both nights): 8:30PM (Doors: 8PM)
21+
Tickets: $65 2 Night Pass, $35-$40 Single Night Pass
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151561
Friday Night – September 12th 2025
Desert Dwellers
David Starfire
Cualli
& Illusion of Duality
Saturday Night – September 13th 2025
Desert Dwellers
Savej
HABITAAT
& Kofdrop

Hendersonville Farmers Market
2025-09-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Historic Train Depot, 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792, United States
Discover the Hendersonville Farmers Market, Locally Grown, Community Strong
A vibrant weekly gathering at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville. Running every Saturday from May 3rd to October 25th, rain or shine, the market showcases over 30 local vendors within a 60-mile radius. From farm-fresh produce and meats to baked goods, crafts, and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Join us from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a celebration of food, farms, and family in a lively community atmosphere.

Metalsmithing 101: The Basics Intensive SEPT 13th and 14th
2025-09-13 09:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Want to learn to make jewelry? This beginner friendly introductory metalsmithing course teaches the basics skills involved in making your own jewelry. Learn to use a variety of tools and equipment common in a jewelry studio.
This Intensive 16 hour 2 day workshop will teach many techniques including sawing, filing, polishing, soldering, bezel setting, textures, and more! $499 plus a $55 materials fee (paid separate at class)
Class Times: Saturday Sept 13th 9-5 and Sunday Sept 14th 9-5
Students will also have access to 4 Open Studio sessions through the following 4 weeks to practice their skills. A knowledgeable instructor is present during these sessions for questions and safety. Wednesdays 10-4pm (These are only valid the 4 weeks following the class and do not carry over)
Please know this will be a substantial amount of information over the two days and the intensity may not be ideal for everyone. Some jewelry making knowledge may be beneficial, but is not required. The course is designed to teach the skills through a series of jewelry pieces.
The course is designed to teach techniques and skills rather than completing actual aesthetically pleasing pieces, but the goal is that everyone can complete 2-3 pieces of finished jewelry or more. Attending some or all Open Studios will absolutely ensure this and likely many more pieces.

Look Homeward, Asheville: A Downtown Walking Tour Through Thomas Wolfe's Eyes
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
We’re kicking off Fall by resuming our guided downtown tours!
Step into the world of Thomas Wolfe with this guided walking tour through downtown Asheville- Wolfe’s hometown and the vivid backdrop for his (in)famous novel Look Homeward, Angel.
The tour begins at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial at the front of the Historic Old Kentucky Home Boardinghouse where Wolfe spent his childhood. From there, participants will stroll through downtown exploring sites connected to Wolfe’s life.
Throughout the walk, our guide will share excerpts from Wolfe’s writings, anecdotes about his life, and insights into the Asheville of the early 20th century. Roughly 90 minutes, the tour will finish at the First Presbyterian Church, where our guide will be happy to chat and answer questions with anyone who wants to learn more!
Tickets for this special tour are $10/person and must be purchased online at:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/look-homeward-asheville-a-downtown-walking-tour-through-thomas-wolfes-eyes
Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with your tickets (printed or e-tickets are fine). If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the Memorial at 828-253-8304. Thank you for your support! See less

West Asheville Garden Stroll
2025-09-13 11:00 - 16:00 | West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd, Asheville, 28806
The 16th West Asheville Garden Stroll is Saturday, September 13 from 11 AM to 4 PM. It features 13 diverse gardens in the Falconhurst neighborhood, north of Haywood Road between Mitchell Avenue and Louisiana. Stroll Guides with a map and garden descriptions will be available from 11:00 until 3:30 at the parking lot across from West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road. (Note to regular attendees: there’s no kickoff program this year.)
The Garden Stroll is free, and all are welcome to join in this community event, rain or shine. However, leave your four-footed friends at home — dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
In keeping with our “stroll” concept, we encourage you to park at one of the WAGS-designated lots on Haywood Road and walk or bike the 2.5 mile route.
This year’s gardens include a permaculture “grass to food” yard with all kinds of edibles; formal designs and eclectic ones that have evolved over time; a “photographer’s paradise;” a large Bountiful Cities community garden hidden among residential streets; whimsical yard art; and of course, chickens. You’ll see new and mature gardens as well as works-in-progress, all offering the chance to chat with friendly and enthusiastic gardeners.
Our theme, Entwined, was inspired by the amazing interconnectedness of nature. In a healthy garden the plants, insects, birds, fungi and soil bacteria form an interdependent community that allows them all to thrive. The same is true in a healthy neighborhood. After Helene, the Falconhurst community — like many neighborhoods in WNC — grew even more entwined, as neighbors gathered around the well at the small farm to collect water and share necessities, information, and good vibes. Let’s all work to make our communities and our gardens more “entwined!”

Ross Farm/Appalachian Standard Fall Fest
2025-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Ross Farm (Formerly Jack Young Greenhouse), 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, 28715
Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard are proud to present the 3rd Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event
showcases the farm’s stunning greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of fall plants for every gardening enthusiast, including mums and pumpkins. We also have a wonderful selection of indoor and specialty plants!The festival features much more than just plants:
Delicious food options, including baked goods
A vibrant market featuring artisan brooms, home goods, and permanent jewelry
Kid-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, games, and potting station
…and much more!
Appalachian Standard will also have their quality CBD products available for purchase. With attendance typically reaching 300-600 visitors, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help with parking availability.
Event Details:
What: 3rd Annual Fall Fest
When: Saturday, September 3rd, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Ross Farm, 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC
Admission: Free

Our Global Table
2025-09-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Cooperative Coffee Roasters, 210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Asheville is a community of people who come from everywhere. Let’s celebrate it! What better way to acknowledge our rich diversity than through food and drink?
Join us at Cooperative Coffee in West Asheville for an afternoon filled with the folks and food that represent this area’s rich heritage. Sample a passport’s worth of international flavor, made lovingly by our talented community neighbors. Proceeds will benefit Pisgah Legal Services’ Justice For All Program, which provides free legal aid to improve the lives of immigrants in 18 WNC counties.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 day of. Kids 8 and under are free! Looking forward to seeing you!

Stories of Bodily Autonomy
2025-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Story Parlor, 227 Haywood Road, Asheville, 28806
Join writers and storytellers from Western North Carolina to celebrate, cry, and connect through stories about bodily autonomy. Think stories of birth, abortion, miscarriage, transition, gender identity, race, and all their intersections—stories that center the essential nature of bodily autonomy to our humanity.

Don't Tell Comedy, River Arts District
2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. Outside snacks allowed.
This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
21+ show.
About Don’t Tell Comedy
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here.
Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Desert Dwellers NIGHT TWO at Third Room
2025-09-13 20:30 - 2025-09-14 02:00 | Third Room, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States

Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class
2025-09-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Dunn’s Rock Community Center, 461 Conestee Rd, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
Wild Souls Authentic Movement Class, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m. Join us in a supportive, relaxed, welcoming environment for an expressive movement class designed to help you get unstuck, enjoy cardio movement, boost immune health, dissolve anxiety/stress and celebrate community. Show up 10 mins early, and bring your yoga mat, water bottle and journal!
Location: Brevard, NC. Check promo link for venue.
Sliding scale $20-$25.
***Always check the Website for updated Location & @ReneeTrudeau_ on Instagram for class updates***
Host: nationally-recognized self-care author/speaker/teacher Renee Trudeau https://reneetrudeau.com/WildSoulsmovement/

Hemlock Hike at Gorges State Park
2025-09-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Gorges State Park, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC, 28774, United States
Join the Hemlock Restoration Initiative for an educational hike at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 14th at one of North Carolina’s hidden gems: Gorges State Park. This rugged park features waterfalls, sheer rock walls, many miles of trails, and a diverse collection of flora and fauna.
Our 2.8 mile (total) out and back hike will explore only a small section of the park, but includes a dense patch of hemlocks crowded around a tranquil stream before climbing to a ridge that exhibits an entirely different environment than the trail’s streamside beginnings. There are a few steep sections, but this hike is only of moderate difficulty as it follows old logging roads and has less than 500 feet of total elevation gain.
We will start out by exploring the streamside area and its many hemlocks, diving into details on hemlocks and their conservation. We will then head up the Auger Hole and Heath Pine Ridge trails.
Gorges State Park is located about 5 miles southwest of Rosman, NC and is near the NC-SC border.
The back-up weather date for this hike will be on September 21st at 10:00am.
For any questions, contact Olivia Hall at education@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783. While the hike is free to attend, your RSVP is required, and space is limited. Please sign up by Wednesday, September 10th by filling out the form linked on the event webpage. More details about meeting location and what to bring will be provided upon registration.

RAD Comedy featuring Winston Hodges
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Winston Hodges!!!
Winston Hodges is from DC by way of Richmond VA. He’s toured all over the east coast showcasing his southern charm and edgy wit. Being a progressive raised in a conservative household Winston is doing much more than preaching to the choir! He has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets. Has opened for Brian Regan, Demetri Martin, Mark Normand, and Michael Che! His videos have been viewed over a combined 30 million times online.
Featuring Jenny Questell
Jenny Questell has loved to make people laugh since she was a little kid. Since then, she has gratefully opened for numerous headliners including Cristela Alonzo, Hannah Einbinder, and Jared Freid. Her comedy is clever, sarcastic, and at times, very dark. She is the co-host of the podcast “Isn’t it Romantic?” with fellow comedian Martin Phillips and is a regular at the DC Improv and has performed at the Kennedy Center.
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar.
Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material.
Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians
Anyone is welcome to participate
Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
no cover
ages 21+

Live at the Joke Shop, Open Mic Comedy
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Sparky’s Bardega, 23 Broadway St., Asheville, 28801
Every Monday Aaron Naylor and Jordan Ballard host Live from the Joke Shop at Sparky’s Bardega!
Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians
Anyone is welcome to participate
Full bar and more snacks than you could dream of
Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
no cover, tips appreciated
all ages welcome, adult content warning

LaMP - Lawton • Metzger • Paczkowski @ Third Room
2025-09-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Third Room, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
DOORS: 7pm SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: instrumental jam/rock‑fusion
TICKETS: $20 ga
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/149147
LaMP:
WEBSITE: www.ilikelamp.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://lampband.bandcamp.com
SEE A VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xowS03Q1dak?si=WEpURQZ2RTeUjoPf
On a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters—Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it’s-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special. The following spring, the trio took the name LaMP by combining the first letters of each members’ surname, and reconvened back in Vermont at Sugarhouse Soundworks for an intense recording session with sound engineer Roger Stauss laying down tracks that would become their eponymous debut EP.
Metzger, described by The Village Voice as “…an ace guitarist of a thousand styles,” and a full-time member of the beloved Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, tested the decades-strong synergy between Lawton and Paczkowski forged from their time playing with Trey Anastasio Band and their duo project Soule Monde. It resulted in seven tracks crackling with energy and soul. The melodic and harmonic interplay between Paczkowski’s swirling organ and clavinet dancing with Metzger’s acrobatic melodies on telecaster, driven by Lawton’s unflappable backbeat, produced a record that will stand the test of time. Ever since—as the three members busy schedules have allowed—LaMP has prioritized bringing the music to the people with shows across the East Coast. As word has spread and the crowds have grown with each subsequent tour, it’s become clear that LaMP will be a musical force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future.

"What Did You Dream Last Night?" Lunch & Learn with Diana McKendree at Kanuga
2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Kanuga, 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, 28739
Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series. The Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Opening Reception: Archives in Practice
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Center for Craft, 67 Broadway St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for the opening of our new exhibition, “Archives in Practice.”
Archives can be a link to the past while reflecting the present. They often take the form of objects, memories, or contemplations from histories.
Archives in Practice features eight artists whose work is influenced by archival research. Drawing from personal, familial, and public collections, cultural heritage, and various reference materials, their work communicates the diversity of what an archive can be and how artists can activate them to retell histories that might otherwise be lost, hidden, or erased. Collectively, these artists illustrate the interconnectedness of the past, the individual, and the present—revealing the importance of connecting to one’s diaspora and community, building representation of histories, and conducting object research.
This exhibition also demonstrates the expansive quality of craft research. The artists’ work embodies themes of identity within historical contexts and through personal explorations. It engages with social issues and prompts important questions about the significance and impact of objects, photographs, and the intangible on everyday material practices.
The featured artists are Jacqueline Bishop, N.E. Brown, Ruth Hallows, Margaret Jacobs, Hùng Lê, Aaron McIntosh, and Ruth Tamura & Helen Lee.
Seven of these artists are alumni of the Center for Craft. Two of the artworks on display—Gisma̱xsa G̱a̱tgyedm Na Sigidmhanaa’na̱gm, Our Matriarchs Endow Our Strength by Ruth Hallows, and Sojourner Truth Ain’t I A Lady by Jacqueline Bishop—are the direct result of research funded by Center for Craft grants and fellowship programs.
Learn more: https://www.centerforcraft.org/exhib…/archives-in-practice
Image credit: Ruth Tamura and Helen Lee, “GEN 二 ,” 2025, glass, sand, 7 x 7 x 1 ft. Photo credit: Jim Escalante.

2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
2025-09-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Downtown Hendersonville South Main Street, 201 Main Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., initiating the evening with an opening act at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headlining performance from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Lineup:
September 18: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast [[Soul Rock]] with Hustle Souls [[Soul/Funk/Americana]]
October 16: BonaFide Soul [[Jazz/Funk/Soul] with Congdon Griffin Band [[Folk/Americana/Rock]]
The Beer & Wine Garden, a focal point for adults, features offerings from local establishments such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and Flat Rock Cider Company. Notably, all net proceeds from adult beverage sales contribute to the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Downtown Program.
For families, the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & the Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone provide a range of kid-friendly activities, including hula-hooping and interactive exhibits.
Attendees are encouraged to bring camp chairs and picnic blankets to create a relaxed atmosphere. However, coolers and pets are best left at home to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. Join us for a laid-back summer evening, filled with music, local brews, and community connections in the heart of Hendersonville.
