Enter The Villa, LoveIsland Comedy
2026-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | antidote, 151 Coxe Avenue, Asheville, NC, 27106, United States
Every Thursday Modelface Comedy Club brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville!
Another bombshell has entered the Villa!!!
This Thursday we are laughing at the chaos that is LoveIsland and all the other trashy reality tv that we love to watch and hate to admit to being obsessed with.
Hosted by Sarah LoveIsland
featuring Cayla Clark, Cloud Hudson and more!!
ages 21+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-29 | Memorial Stadium, 32 Buchanan Place, Asheville, 28801
The Legacy Neighborhood Coalition Festival is a free, two-day celebration of the history, culture, and community of Asheville’s legacy neighborhoods. Held at Memorial Stadium, the festival brings together Burton Street, East End/Valley Street, Emma, Shiloh, and Southside through live music, local food, vendors, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, youth activities, and family-friendly experiences. Visitors can explore neighborhood history, connect with community leaders, and experience a unique homecoming atmosphere that honors the past while celebrating the future. Join us for a weekend of culture, connection, and community as we celebrate Five Neighborhoods. One Village.

The Odd Couple - Flat Rock Playhouse - 8/28-9/19
2026-08-28 - 2026-09-19 | Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Pour a drink and duck for cover — domestic bliss is about to get messy.
Meet Felix: impeccably pressed, emotionally distressed, and suddenly single. Meet Oscar: charmingly rumpled, habitually late, and blissfully allergic to coasters. When Felix moves in with his old pal Oscar after a marital meltdown, neatness meets nonsense, and the sparks fly.
Ashtrays overflow, tempers flare, and laughter fills the living room in Neil Simon’s effervescent comedy of friendship, forgiveness, and the fine art of driving each other crazy.
The Odd Couple is a classic cocktail of chaos and charm. Proof that opposites attract… so long as they don’t share a kitchen.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

PATIO SHOW: Beer and Loathing
2026-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
Beer and Loathing
Beer and Loathing is a band born out of Western North Carolina blending Rock’n’roll and Hippie Honky-tonk with a dose of psychedelia. The band is comprised of Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter sharing lead guitar and vocal duties, while Wayne Redden and Trevor Walker hold down the rhythm section. Beer and Loathing promises to bring high energy country fried sing-alongs side by side with extended jams a la The Allman Brothers and Grateful Dead. Come have a beer with us!

The Birth of Coffee - Sufra Time at Mocha Box Coffeehouse
2026-08-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Mocha Box Coffeehouse, 1050 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, 1050 Haywood Rd., Asheville, 28806
Long before coffee became a morning ritual, a drive-through convenience or a global obsession, it was a mysterious red fruit growing in the mountains of Ethiopia—and a sacred drink embraced by Sufi mystics in Yemen.
In **The Birth of Coffee**, the opening experience in the **Sufra Time: An Immersive Yemeni Dining Journey** series, you’ll travel back to coffee’s astonishing beginnings. Discover the legend of Kaldi and his dancing goats, meet the Yemeni Sufis who used coffee to remain awake during nights of prayer, and explore how the ancient port of Mocha became the guarded gateway through which coffee conquered the world.
Along the way, you’ll discover the surprising kinship between Arabia and Appalachia—two mountainous cultures shaped by strong families, oral storytelling, community music and hospitality treated not merely as good manners, but as a social obligation. Across oceans and centuries, these traditions reveal how much seemingly distant cultures can share.
This is far more than a history lesson. Through dramatic storytelling, striking imagery, audience participation, Arabian food and—of course—exceptional coffee, Sufra Time transforms one of history’s greatest cultural adventures into an evening you can see, hear, taste and experience.
You may drink coffee every day. But after this unforgettable journey, you’ll never look at your cup—or the connections between Arabia and Appalachia—the same way again.

NIADA Exhibition and Sale
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Cambria Hotel, 15 Page Avenue
National Institute of American Doll Artists exhibition and sale that is FREE and open to the public.

Parent’s Night Out: Movie Night @ Leaf Global Arts
2026-08-28 18:00 - 21:00 | LEAF Global Arts, 19 Eagle St., Asheville, 28801
Treat yourself to a well-deserved night out while the kids enjoy an evening of fun at Leaf’s Parents’ Night Out! With a full lineup of activities and entertainment, they’ll be so busy making memories they won’t even notice you’re gone:
Creative Art Craft – Kids will get to unleash their inner artist with a fun, hands-on craft project to take home.
Featured Movie – The main event! The movie kicks off promptly at 6:30 PM – see below for what’s up next!
Fun for them, freedom for you! It’s a total win-win. Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to enjoy your Friday night!

Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage! - August 28
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville, 28801
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
Channel your August heat rage into getting yourself a ticket to this month’s Rage @ The Stage: A Frenzied Evening of Improv Comedy at NC Stage!
Our most favorite thing in the world is inviting some of our fave improv pals to rage with and this month we are stoked to have special guests Tricorne and Two Gs & a Genius on board for the ride! What makes this show kinda quirky is that for both of our guest teams, this will be only their third performance ever! Come see ’em early before they become moderately, regional-famous!
Out of the gate is Two Gs & a Genius, a little trio made up of a coupla Gs — Gillian Bellinger and George Awad — and musical genius, Will Jernigan. Through word, song, and physicality, they weave a somewhat musical exploration of whatever the audience feeds them and boy are they hungry!
Capping the evening will be the long-awaited next installment of Tricorne, a team made up of the always fantastic Tom Chalmers, Joe Carroll, and Carin Metzger! Like far-flung corners of an historical three-corner hat, this trio will commandeer every bit of the Rage stage while the stage itself holds on for dear life. Come catch this rare performance, the very last one (before whenever their 4th performance will be)!
Hosted and curated by Middle Rage, aka Stacey Uria, Matt Peiken, Jillian Burfete, Paul Dixon and George Awad, this show is all about spotlighting some of our fave improv teams in the region, all while bringing some of that improv magic to you, the audience!
The Rage has NOT ebbed and neither should yours!
Come out and support local comedy!

Crisp Comedy live in Leicester AsheVillains Edition
2026-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cidery and Taproom, 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This month we have local favorites for Ashevillains!
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Nashville Emerging Artist Showcase 8.28
2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:30 | The White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Nashville Emerging Artist Night (NEAN) is a premier showcase spotlighting Music City’s most promising up-and-coming artists and songwriters. A carefully curated lineup performing original music, giving audiences an exclusive first look at Nashville’s next generation of talent. NEAN celebrates creativity, storytelling, and the vibrant future of the city’s musical landscape.
This intimate, acoustic showcase presents six of Nashville’s most exciting emerging artists in a setting designed for listeners who appreciate songwriting and nuance. Each performer shares original music, fostering connection and highlighting artistry. The evening offers a thoughtfully curated experience of diverse voices and styles that represents the unique musical landscape that is Music City.
Featuring:
Leah Crose
Randall Fowler
Chad Jervis
Stacey Kelleher
Billy Dutch
Joe Major

Gimme Hendrix
2026-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
GIMME HENDRIX
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Our band is not just a tribute; it’s a journey back in time to when music underwent a revolution, led by the unparalleled artistry of Jimi Hendrix.
As a multi-award-winning tribute band, Gimme Hendrix has been honored with seven nominations and four wins for the Best Tribute/Cover at the prestigious Athens Flagpole Music Awards. Our passion for authenticity has taken us across the United States and beyond, with tours reaching as far as Bucharest, Romania.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience reshaped the ’60s and left an indelible mark on music history. Their sound—a mesmerizing fusion of blues, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, and more—was nothing short of revolutionary. Jimi Hendrix’s contribution was not just music; it was a cultural phenomenon.
In our quest to recreate the Jimi Hendrix Experience, we pay meticulous attention to detail. From our attire to our stage presence, we embody the spirit and style of the era. But above all, our focus is on recapturing that iconic sound. As a three-piece ensemble, just like the original, we deliver electrifying live performances that resonate with the power and passion of the past.

Gimme Hendrix
2026-08-28 20:00 - 23:00 | THE GREY EAGLE MUSIC HALL, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Athens, GA, Gimme Hendrix stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the greatest band of the psychedelic era, The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Our band is not just a tribute; it’s a journey back in time to when music underwent a revolution, led by the unparalleled artistry of Jimi Hendrix. As a multi-award-winning tribute band, Gimme Hendrix has been honored with seven nominations and four wins for the Best Tribute/Cover at the prestigious Athens Flagpole Music Awards. Our passion for authenticity has taken us across the United States and beyond, with tours reaching as far as Bucharest, Romania. The Jimi Hendrix Experience reshaped the ’60s and left an indelible mark on music history. Their sound—a mesmerizing fusion of blues, soul, R&B, jazz, rock, and more—was nothing short of revolutionary. Jimi Hendrix’s contribution was not just music; it was a cultural phenomenon. In our quest to recreate the Jimi Hendrix Experience, we pay meticulous attention to detail. From our attire to our stage presence, we embody the spirit and style of the era. But above all, our focus is on recapturing that iconic sound. As a three-piece ensemble, just like the original, we deliver electrifying live performances that resonate with the power and passion of the past.

Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling
2026-08-28 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-29 21:00 - 23:00 | Eda Rhyne, 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville, 28803
Modelface Comedy Presents: Haunts & Haints, a night of Appalachian Storytelling
Join us for a night of cocktails and ghost stories at Eda Rhyne Distillery. All are welcome to share their favorite ghost stories and tales of Appalachian folklore and history.
Share a story or just sit back and enjoy the stories, all are welcome.
Anyone who shares will receive a ticket for a comp drink.
Doors: 8:30 PM
Show: 9 PM
Tickets: Sliding Scale $5-$15
Ages 21+
SEATED EVENT

COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY
2026-08-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, transfer/printmaking techniques, creating textures, adding collage and more. Plenty of demos and individual discussions as well as time to work on your own pieces.
All skill levels would benefit from this class, especially beginners. (Advanced techniques are an option for those who have taken a prior class.)
Gina will provide 4 oz. of cold wax, tools to borrow, and R&F pigment sticks for class use, 2 sheets of Arches Oil paper, various mark making tools to share and samples of materials such as stencils, pan pastels, and a few collage materials, etc. Additional wax will be available for sale. Please visit the event website for other supplies you will need to bring to the workshop.

Make Your Own Mushroom Log: Beginner Mushroom Inoculation
2026-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, Asheville, 28806
Join certified mushroom experts Sweet Dee and Jesse of Resting Point Farms and make your own mushroom log. Get your hands dirty and learn the art of cultivating delicious mushrooms!
During the workshop you will:
• Learn basic identification principles for mushrooms and trees;
• Implement a Power Drill;
• Implement a Mushroom inoculating bit 5/8″ & Corded Grinder;
• Inoculate with Mushroom Spawn Plugs;
• Wax logs to protect Mycelium;
• Receive customized guidance for home installation;
• Receive illustrated handouts.
Participants will take home a 3 foot inoculated mushroom log, illustrated mushroom log growing guide, mushroom identification quick guide, and a deeper understanding of mushroom cultivation at home with low tech practices.

Rock Academy Showcase
2026-08-29 12:00 - 14:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM
ROCK ACADEMY
Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, americana and more. Our music students grow into skilled musicians and take their band “on the road” to play in front of live audiences at some of the top venues in the area.
The Asheville Rock Academy’s talented students have played some high-profile gigs, including the Main stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Academy bands have also played with Cliff Williams of AC/DC and American Idol’s Caleb Johnson. Join us for this year’s “Mix Tape 2025” show!

Adult Studio: Papermaking
2026-08-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
This 4 hour workshop will introduce the basics of hand papermaking along with a guided tour of the Exhibition. Participants will learn to make several sheets of handmade paper that they can add botanicals to or embellish with pigmented pulps. We will conclude with pressing the handmade sheets so they will be ready to take away at the conclusion of the workshop!
Georgia Deal is a printmaker / papermaker who makes mixed-media works on handmade paper. She is Professor Emeritus and former chair of the Printmaking & Papermaking programs at the Corcoran College of Art & Design in Washington D.C. Currently, she resides in Asheville, NC and is the proprietor of Swannanoa Paper, a collaborative studio that also offers workshops.
Deal has taught courses throughout the U.S., at Penland School in NC, Haystack Mtn. School, ME the Paper & Book Intensive, Oxbow, MI, and abroad in Cortona, Italy, Skopelos, Greece and San Miguel, Mexico. Her works are in the collections of the Library of Congress, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and Yale Univ. Library amongst others.

The Misfit Improv Comedy Show
2026-08-29 19:30 - 21:30 | NC Stage Company, 15 Stage Ln, Asheville, 28801
Asheville’s best improvisers bring you a fast-paced, interactive comedy show full of scenes, songs, and games—all based on your suggestions. The second half features a fully improvised musical. Come laugh with us at a show made just for you.

Film Premiere: Erased
2026-08-29 19:30 - 23:00 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
Asheville, NC — On August 29, 2026, at 7:30pm, Missy Bell of Mouse House Productions will premiere her debut feature film: Erased, at the Diana Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The tender-hearted drama stars local actors Thomas L. Townsend, Elias Hamilton, and Lauren H. Davis.
When Missy Bell wrote the screenplay for her debut feature film, she had no way of knowing shooting would land in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Co-producers Missy and Michael Bell, joked with the crew, “If we can flush, we can film!” as production dates approached for shooting the hope-core drama, Erased.
Michael said, “It ended up that just one day before the deadline we’d set for ourselves, we got non-potable water back in the pipes.” Filming took place in November and December of 2024, and the film was completed in September 2025.
Missy and Michael run their production company, Mouse House Productions, in a collaborative and cooperative manner, putting kindness first and making sure that everyone who works on the film gets a cut of the film’s profit. The premiere event, scheduled for August 29th at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, is no exception. Missy said, “This event will serve to launch Erased into screening all over the world. We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with our community right here in Asheville.”
The premiere event will feature live performances from the film’s composer (Joshua Hummel) and soundtrack musicians, a screening of the film, remarks from the filmmakers, a red carpet, merch, and a mixer with the cast and crew following the screening, where audience members can get autographs and mingle with the actors and other creatives in person. “It’s a red carpet comeback from Helene for the entire community. I cannot wait to celebrate this film and what it means, knowing what we’ve all overcome!”
About the Film: Erased takes place over One Crazy Night, and is the story of Evan, a thirty-something business man working on the deal of his life. When the now 18 year old son he chose to abandon at birth appears at his door in the middle of the night, Evan is forced to choose between the deal and the possibility of a relationship with his son. An early access reviewer said: “[Erased is] tender, funny, mysterious, and leaves the viewer with curiosities, rounding out an excellent cinematic experience.”
The Asheville Premiere of Erased will take place on August 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM (doors and red carpet at 7PM) at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are on sale now via their website: “Erased” Film Premiere Event – Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.

HAPPY LANDING w/ The Band Solstice
2026-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
HAPPY LANDING
HAPPY LANDING is an American band formed in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020 by Matthew Hendley (lead vocals, guitar), Keegan Christensen (vocals, keys), Jacob Christensen (drums, vocals), Andrew Gardner (fiddle, vocals), and Wilson Moyer (bass/guitar, vocals). The group pioneers a new wave of folk music, captivating audiences internationally with their energetic live shows and fresh sound, blended from the roots of southern rock, punk and folk. After debut festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Summerfest, the band’s sophomore album, Big Sun, comes in 2026 paired with a major headline tour of the US & Canada.
THE BAND SOLSTICE
The Band Solstice, formed in 2019 by childhood friends, has grown from a summer-solstice idea into a rising indie-rock force known for their energetic shows and evolving sound. Now students at The University of Tennessee, the group channels influences from Kings of Leon, Dawes, Mt. Joy, and Dr. Dog into a style all their own. Frontman Marty Gee delivers powerful, emotive vocals, anchored by the tight rhythm from drummer Grayson Strayder and bassist Maddox Frazier. Jacob Greene adds depth and lush keyboard textures, while Jackson Frazier’s expressive guitar work brings soaring riffs and melodic solos that define the band’s signature feel.
With their debut album slated for early 2026, The Band Solstice prepares to bring new music to new cities as they step confidently into their next chapter.

Don't Tell Comedy Arden, NC
2026-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden, 28704
Show Details
This show will be at an indoor location.
No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Food available for purchase
Non-alcoholic drinks will be available.
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.

Roll of the Dice, Comedy Show of Chance
2026-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Every weekend Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show!
Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they receive! One minute laughs to 20min sets, anything can happen!!!
Featuring Aaron Naylor, Cloud Hudson, Danny Felix, Isaac Truman, Linda Barsi and Min McWilliams
ages 18+
doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Tickets $18

Secret Saturday Late Nite Comedy Show
2026-08-29 21:00 - 23:00 | The River Arts District Brewing Company, 13 Mystery Street, Asheville, 28801
Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it’s a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!!
A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!!
ages 18+
doors at 8:30, show at 9pm
Tickets $18

COLD WAX ALCHEMY 2-DAY WORKSHOP WITH GINA LOUTHIAN-STANLEY - DAY 2
2026-08-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC, 28712, United States
In this 2-Day workshop, discover the beautiful layers, textures, and marks that only oil and cold wax can achieve finding inspiration within your own marks, compositions and intuition. We will explore various techniques such as working methods, substrates, drying times, opaque and transparent color, pigments and powders, blending, color schemes, glazing, transfer/printmaking techniques, creating textures, adding collage and more. Plenty of demos and individual discussions as well as time to work on your own pieces.
All skill levels would benefit from this class, especially beginners. (Advanced techniques are an option for those who have taken a prior class.)
Gina will provide 4 oz. of cold wax, tools to borrow, and R&F pigment sticks for class use, 2 sheets of Arches Oil paper, various mark making tools to share and samples of materials such as stencils, pan pastels, and a few collage materials, etc. Additional wax will be available for sale. Please see the event website for additional supplies you will need to bring to the workshop.

Flush Setting 101 with Christina Kober Kauke
2026-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Ignite Jewelry Studios, 84 W Walnut St Unit A, Asheville, 28801
Join us for this Guest Instructor Sunday workshop: Flush Setting 101 with Christina Kober Kauke
Have you ever wanted to add faceted stones to your work but didn’t know where to start? Flush setting is one of the best ways to dive right in!
Christine’s straight-forward technique includes simple steps that require accuracy and practice – and you’ll get all that in this workshop. She will show you each step, discussing why each one is important and go through common roadblocks and their solutions. You will not only learn how to flush set, but you will practice with her and receive one-one-one feedback, troubleshooting tips and tricks to make sure you are successful.
While this workshop focuses on the building blocks flush setting – you will also learn about various burs and how to use them, using precision measuring tools, using a loupe properly, how to make your own setting tools that aren’t available commercially, selecting the right materials and tools for the job, and tips on production setting.
I’m not gonna lie, this is one of those techniques that takes some practice, but I have a ton of tips and tricks up my sleeves and I’m ready and waiting for you to learn about one of my favorite jewelry techniques. -Christine
$200 plus $65 +/-materials fee (due at class)

Sunday Sounds: Steve Lapointe
2026-08-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join us for a live performance by Steve Lapointe, pianist-in-residence in the Windgate Foundation Atrium.
ABOUT THE MUSICIAN
Steve Lapointe’s nine years of classical piano as a youth grounded him in music theory. Jazz studies while in Ithaca, New York, opened his ears to extemporaneous improvisation and the music of Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Bill Evans, Michel Petrucciani and the American songbook. Steve served as musical director of the Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship of Vero Beach, Florida, and occasionally performed at the UU Asheville congregation.

Trolls JR Auditions with PACA!!
2026-08-30 13:00 - 18:00 | THE Performing Arts Company of Asheville | PACA, 174 Bradley Branch, Units 4/5, Arden, 28704
Join THE Performing Arts Company of Asheville for our Winter 2027 production of Trolls JR! As one of the first youth groups in the country to be performing this show, we are able to set the bar for future productions. We would love to have you join us for our 2026-2027 All Company production. Limited spots available!!
All actors who audition will be cast! The audition is for placement purposes only. Please complete this application, and we will be in contact about next steps!
More information available on our website: https://www.thepaca.com/ajt.
Ready to sign up? Use this application to request registration information: https://www.thepaca.com/theatrical-overview#register!

The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament
2026-08-30 13:00 - 19:00 | The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course, 75 Club View Rd, Asheville, 28804
Join us on Sunday, August 30 for our 6th annual The Grey Eagle Classic Golf Tournament in Asheville, NC at The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course!
Grab your golf clubs and the best players you can find. This tournament welcomes local businesses, community partners, supporters of music and arts, and all of our river friends for a day full of golf, games, food, drinks, and lots of fun! Your participation and a portion of proceeds will directly support the Asheville City Schools.
LOCATION:
The Omni Grove Park Inn Golf Course
75 Club View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804
SCHEDULE:
1:00 PM Registration, kick-off drinks and lunch from The Grey Eagle Taqueria
2:00 PM Shotgun Start
7:00 PM Scores, Awards and Prizes
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Teams of 4, Captain’s Choice
Entry Fee Includes:
Green fees, golf cart, prizes, beer, lunch from The Grey Eagle Taqueria + tournament swag.

Flowers Everywhere! A Garden Party Fundraiser
2026-08-30 16:30 - 19:00 | Dr. John Wilson Community Garden, 99 White Pine Dr., Black Mountain, 28711
We are gathering for our annual Garden Party Fundraiser “Flowers Everywhere” on Sunday, August 30th from 4:30-7pm to celebrate renewal and flourishing in the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden.
Our Garden Party will be held in our very own Dr. John Wilson Community Garden at 99 White Pine Dr, Black Mountain. The event will feature live music from Becki and the Farm to Jazz, a locally sourced dinner, fresh jam tasting, pick your own flowers and bouquet making with Cindi Quay, medicinal tea tasting, cyanotype sun printing, and tours of the native pollinator garden with Emily Sampson and a tour of our Growing For Donation Vegetable Garden featuring crops from Utopian Seed Project!
Tickets
$40 in advance
$50 at the door
$25 student and needs-based tickets available
Tickets and more information at https://bmtcommunitygardens.org/flowers-everywhere-2026-garden-party-fundraiser/
Your ticket purchase goes directly to supporting integral garden systems like our Assistant Manager position, the internship program, community education programs, tools and supplies, and garden infrastructure needs, so that we can continue to build local food sovereignty by growing food to donate at no cost to those friends and neighbors who need it most, and along the way educating others about gardening and growing community.
Whether you have been a community gardener here since the beginning, or you have never visited us prior and want to learn more, everyone is welcome!
