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  • Thursday, May 23, 2013

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      Overeaters Anonymous: Asheville

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      Overeaters Anonymous: Asheville

      376 Hendersonville Rd. Asheville NC

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  • Thursday, May 23, 2013

    • Cantaria Gay Men's Chorus:

      TH (5/23), 7:30pm - Cantaria, the gay men's chorus of Asheville, will perform works by Stephen Schwartz and Ola Gjeilo at the Cathedral of All Souls, 9 Swan St. $15. Info: cantariaasheville.org. [comment / share]

    • Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour:

      TH (5/23), 3:30pm - The Children First/CIS Mind the Gap Tour will call attention to issues that hinder the success of children and families in poverty. Donations not requested. Info and registration: AdrienneA@Childrenfirstbc.org or 259-9717. [comment / share]

    • Clean Energy Outing:

      TH (5/23), 11am-4pm - The WNC Alliance will visit EnergyXchange, 66 EnergyXchange Drive, Burnsville, for a guided tour focusing on sources of alternative renewable energy like solar photovoltaic systems, wood waste and more. Potluck and picnic will follow. $5. Info: energyxchange.org. [comment / share]

    • Daniel Ouellette and the Shobijin:

      TH (5/23), 8pm - Daniel Ouellette and the Shobijin (electronic) will perform at Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St., as part of "The Enchantment: Shaving the Moustache Tour 2013." Donations accepted. Info: info@danielouellette.net. [comment / share]

    • Dine Out for Hopes:

      TH (5/23) - Rise 'n Shine Cafe, 640 Merrimon Ave., will donate 20 percent of proceeds to Nik and Sarah Hope "to financially help them through a time of grief and healing." Info: risenshinecafe.com. [comment / share]

    • Dr. Sketchy's:

      TH (5/23), 7-10pm - Dr. Sketchy's will offer "scandalous life drawing" with Miss Rachel Riot at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St. $10/$7 students. Bring art supplies. Info: facebook.com/DrSketchysAsheville. [comment / share]

    • Golden LEAF:

      TH (5/23), 1-3:30pm - The Cherokee County/Golden LEAF Community Assistance Initiative forum will meet at Tri-County Community College, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy. Free. Info: pcabe@goldenleaf.org or (888) 684-8404. --- 5:30-8:30pm - A meeting of the Swain County chapter will be held at the Business Training Center, 45 East Ridge Road, Bryson City. Info: pcabe@goldenleaf.org or (888) 684-8404. [comment / share]

    • Gypsy Lizz Hundley:

      TH (5/23), 7-9pm - An opening reception for works by Gypsy Lizz Hundley will be held at Falderal Winery, 131 Third Ave. W., Hendersonville. Chris Smith (singer-songwriter) will perform and wine and food will be served. Free. Info: falderalwinery.com or 693-7676. [comment / share]

    • Health Screenings:

      TH (5/23) - Mission Health will offer free blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, BMI, exercise screening and health counseling at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road. Info and appointment: 213-9961. [comment / share]

    • Oakley Farmers Market Spring Fling:

      TH (5/23), 3:30-6:30pm - The Oakley Farmers Market will host a spring fling featuring baby goats, a puppet show, music, raffles and a flower-planting activity for kids. Held at Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road. Free. Info: oakleyfarmersmarket.com or oakleyfarmersmarket@gmail.com. [comment / share]

    • Poetry and Songwriting Open Mic:

      TH (5/23), 7:30-10pm - A poetry and songwriting open mic invites the public to share original works. The evening includes an erotic haiku contest and raffle. Held at Anam Cara, 203 Haywood Road. Must be 18 or older. Free; cash bar. Info: anamcaratheatre.blogspot.com. [comment / share]

    • Wildflowers of WNC:

      TH (5/23), 6:30pm - Peter Loewer (the Wild Gardener) will lead a presentation on the wildflowers of WNC at Swannanoa Library, 101 W. Charleston St. Free. Info: 250-6486. [comment / share]

    • Events at REI

      Cross Training for Outdoor Fitness: TH (5/23), 6:30-8pm - A "cross training for outdoor fitness" presentation will feature demonstrations of exercises to improve climbing, hiking, biking and paddling. Free. Registration required. [comment / share]

    • Fairview Chiropractic Center

      Restore Your Core: TH (5/23), 5:15-6pm - A presentation on alternatives to hip and knee replacement will focus on deep tissue laser therapy. [comment / share]

    • Hands On Asheville-Buncombe

      Shake and Bake: TH (5/23), 11am-12:30pm - Shake and Bake: Cook and serve a homemade lunch to the men staying at the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters and Inn. Both men and women are encouraged to participate. [comment / share]

    • Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe

      Daniel Wallace: TH (5/23), 7pm - Daniel Wallace will present his book The Kings and Queens of Roam. [comment / share]

    • Red Cross Blood Drives

      Blood Drive: TH (5/23), 11am-3:30pm - Blood drive: Black Mountain Fire Department, 106 Montreat Road. Info: 1-800-REDCROSS. [comment / share]

      Blood Drive: SU (6/23), 3-7:30pm - Blood drive: Altamont Brewing Company, 1042 Haywood Road. Info: (504) 994-6669.  [comment / share]

    • CMLC Trails Crew Training Workday:

      WE (5/22) through SA (5/25), 9am-4pm - Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy will host a hands-on workday to build public trails on conserved lands. Free. Info, location and registration: carolinamountain.org or 697-5777. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/22 thru 05/25

    • Pat’s School of Dance Open House:

      MO (5/20) through TH (5/23), 4:30-7:30pm - Pat’s School of Dance will host an open house for prospective students at 1256 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free. Info: patsschoolofdance.com. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/20 thru 05/23

    • Pan Harmonia

      Appalachia in the Spring: SU (5/19), 5pm - Pan Harmonia will perform Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Samuel Barber's Adagio for String Quartet and two East Coast premieres at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. $15/$12 in advance/$5 students. $2 discount with a canned good for MANNA FoodBank. • TH (5/23), 7:30pm - An additional concert will be held at White Horse Black Mountain, 105C… [comment / share]

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  • Friday, May 24, 2013

    • Asheville Playback Theatre:

      FR (5/24), 8pm - Asheville Playback Theatre will present improvised true stories provided by the audience at Jubilee Center, 101 Patton Ave. $10/$5 children. Info: ashevilleplaybacktheatre.org. [comment / share]

    • Classic World Cinema Foreign Film Series:

      FR (5/24), 8pm - This weekly series will screen the feature film winner from the Twin Rivers Media Festival. Presented by Courtyard Gallery, 109 Roberts St. Top floor, Phil Mechanic Studios. Free. Info: www.ashevillecourtyard.com or 273-3332. [comment / share]

    • Cork and Keg Bar and The Cheese Store of Asheville Opening:

      FR (5/24), 6pm - A grand opening event for Cork and Keg Bar and The Cheese Store of Asheville will feature music, drinks and cheese plates. Held at The Weinhaus, 86 Patton Ave. Free. Info: csasheville.com or weinhaus.com. [comment / share]

    • Music at Sunset:

      FR (5/24), 7:30pm - The Transylvania County Library kicks off its Music at Sunset outdoor concert series with The Jeff Sipe Trio (jazz, fusion, funk) in the library amphitheater. Rain or shine. Free. Info: avl.mx/td. [comment / share]

    • RiverMUSIC:

      FR (5/24), 5pm - stephaniesid, Mary Frances and The Dirty Classics and DJ Molly Parti will perform at RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive. Free. Info: riverlink.org or 252-8474. [comment / share]

    • Southern Appalachian Family Farms Tour:

      FR (5/24), 4-8pm - Southern Appalachian Family Farms (SAFF) will host a farm tour at Brothers on Farm, located at the end of Caldwell Road, Brasstown (follow signs). Free. Info: Susan@BrothersOnFarms.com or 389-0941. [comment / share]

    • TGIF Concert Series:

      FR (5/24), 6-10:30pm - Inner City Mountain Men (folk rock) will perform at Morganton's TGIF concert series. May 24 family night will include children's rides. Proceeds benefit D.A.R.E. 102 E. Union St. Free. Info: downtownmorganton.com. [comment / share]

    • Trip to Andrew Johnson House:

      FR (5/24), 8am-5pm - A trip for seniors to the Andrew Johnson House and Farmer's Daughter Restaurant in Greeneville, Tenn., will depart from the Waynesville Recreation Center, 550 Vance St. $24/$20 members; does not include lunch. Info: recprogramsupervisor@townofwaynesville.org or 456-2030. [comment / share]

    • Asheville Art Museum

      The Well Made World: FR (5/24), noon - Lunchtime Art Break: The Well-Made World. This tour is designed to engage guests in dialogue with artists, educators, docents and staff. Free with membership or museum admission. [comment / share]

    • Asheville Ballroom Dance

      Friday Line Dance: FR (5/24), 8-11pm - Friday line dance. Lesson at 7pm. [comment / share]

    • Hands On!

      Critter Craft: FR (5/24) - Critter Craft invites children to learn about parrots throughout the day. [comment / share]

    • Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe

      Neal Thompson: FR (5/24), 7pm - Neal Thompson will present his book A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or Not!" Ripley. [comment / share]

    • Red Cross Blood Drives

      Blood Drive: FR (5/24), 10am-2:30pm - Blood drive: The Oaks at Sweeten Creek, 3864 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden. Info: 681-0904. [comment / share]

    • ABSfest:

      FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival will feature a Saturday night spectacular, "wild west space opera," burlesque and circus workshops and a cabaret brunch. Held at the Grey Eagle, Orange Peel and other downtown Asheville locations. Info, cost and schedule: absfest.com. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

    • CMLC Trails Crew Training Workday:

      WE (5/22) through SA (5/25), 9am-4pm - Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy will host a hands-on workday to build public trails on conserved lands. Free. Info, location and registration: carolinamountain.org or 697-5777. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/22 thru 05/25

    • Dog Agility Trials:

      FR (5/24) through SU (5/26), 8am-3pm - The Blue Ridge Agility Club of WNC will host dog agility trials at the WNC Agricultural Center's McGough Arena, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road. Free. Please leave family pets at home. Info: blueridgeagility.com or 713-3278. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

    • Mountain Sports Festival:

      FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The Mountain Sports Festival will feature clinics and demos, cyclocross, a 5K, Rock2Rock, disc golf, yoga and music. Held at Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Road. Free. Info and schedule: mountainsportsfestival.com. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

    • White Squirrel Festival:

      FR (5/24) through SU (5/26) - The White Squirrel Festival will feature street vendors, crafts, activities for kids, a Squirrel Box Derby and music by Sol Driven Train, Jupiter Coyote, Acoustic Syndicate, The Packway Handle Band and others. Held throughout downtown Brevard. Free. Info and schedule: whitesquirrelfestival.com. [comment / share]

      Ongoing, 05/24 thru 05/26

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