What to Do – July 2016

 

July

Best of Trackside
Featuring a representative piece from each of the 17 artists at Trackside Studios that highlights their work. “Best of Trackside” will be on display at Trackside Studios, 375 Depot Street, through June. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. For further information, email tracksidestudios375@gmail.com or visit www.tracksidestudios375.com.

Project Handmade 2016 – Elements of Nature
Calling all textile artists and clothing designers working within a 100-miles of Asheville. Enter Local Cloth’s Project Handmade 2016-Elements of Nature, the organization’s third regional wearable-art juried fashion show. The entry deadline is July 10, 2016. Entries must include a completed entry form, fees and digital images. A full prospectus is available at www.localcloth.org

Sculpture Class
The seemly forever, highly successful, “sold-out” Sculpture Class at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road in Asheville is doubling its’ capacity by adding a second session. This new 8 week section will begin on Thursday, August 4 running from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The cost is $90 to non-residents and $80 Asheville Residents.
This is the perfect class to gain an understanding of hand-building in clay. Jim Kransberger, a local clay sculptor, is teaching this class too. If you know what you want to make, this is a perfect place to learn how to make it. Chances are that there will be eight different personal goals- being fulfilled simultaneously in this class; and a lot camaraderie.
Students will provide their own tools and clay. Highwater Clays, 600 Riverside Drive in Asheville, has a large selection of basic tools and clay. A specific low-fire clay is used in this class and students will get this details when they commit to the class.
Pre-registration is required and the class size is limited to eight, available on a first-come basis. There are only four spaces still open. Call Jim at (828) 505-1907 to enroll and get your seat reserved! Jim is a Southern Highlands Craft Guild member and will be showing his work at the up-coming Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the U.S. Cellular Center, July 21-24. If you’re passing by booth 54, stop and ask him your questions about his class.

July 3

Concert
There will be a concert on Sunday, July 3 at St. Matthias Church at 3 PM featuring a cello duet, Cello Times Two with Benjamin Smith and Brenda Leonard. The program will include works by Boismortier, Beethoven, Kummer, John Moody and others.

July 7-10

M.C.Richards Workshop/Symposium
This all-ages four-day workshop/symposium celebrates the life and ideas of Black Mountain College artist/philosopher/educator Mary Caroline (M.C.) Richards. For information and to register, contact Alice Sebrell at alice@blackmountaincollege.org or (828) 350-8484.

July 8

Spellbound Bookshop’s twice-a-year Sneak Peek Party for teens.  On Friday July 8th at 6pm, guest Megan Shepherd, author of the Madman’s Daughter trilogy and the new NYT bestseller The Hunt. Teens (ages 13-18) can choose from tables full of ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) from a variety of genres.


$10/person and includes pizza and drinks, and the books are yours to keep. Attendees agree to return brief reviews before school begins in the Fall. The pizza will be warmer closer to 6, but you can drop in anytime during the event. Parent drop-off is also okay. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Register online at spellboundbookshop.com  or call (828) 708-7570. Spellbound Bookshop, Merrimon Square shopping center, directly above The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, at 640 Merrimon Avenue.

Teen Sneak Peek : Fall 2016 Titles
Friday, July 8th, 2016
6:00-7:30 p.m. 
$10 per person
ages 13-18

July 8

Costume Drama: A Fashion Show
Champagne & cocktails at 6:30 pm; Show at 7:30 pm
Did you hear that we’re moving our signature fundraiser Costume Drama: A Fashion Show next door to the Renaissance? It’s true! We have grown so much that we needed a new venue! 

This year, we have more designers than ever before. All 40 design slots were snapped up in record time! Though most of our designers are WNC-based, we have a few from elsewhere in the Carolinas plus PA and NYC!

We are also collecting amazing items for our silent auction! Beautiful artwork, jewelry, gift certificates for restaurants, salons, and breweries, and so much more!

This event is not to be missed! And it sells out every year, so get your tickets before they’re all gone! Buy Tickets at: ashevilletheatre.com

Tuesday, July 12

Longs Chapel Church and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join their lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

Drive Details:
Site: Longs Chapel Church
Address: 175 Old Clyde Rd, Waynesville, NC, 28785
Room Name: Fellowship Hall
Date: Tue July 12,
Time: 7-Noon and 3-8PM
Coordinator Name: Red Cross
Coordinator Phone Number: (828) 490-2479

Friday, July 15

DAVID LEVITHAN & STEPHANIE PERKINS present You Know Me Well and Summer Days and Summer Nights

7:00pm at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe 55 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Saturday, July 16

The 14th Annual River House Winefest, Saturday, July 16, Noon-5pm

Four Bands: “Near Strangers” featuring Lee & Susan Terry opening, followed by Martha Bassett & Pat Lawrence, Justin Poindexter & Sasha Papernik, and Uncle Herbie & Joey closing.

Twelve wineries: Biltmore, Brushy Mountain, Elkin Creek, Fair Game Beverage, Flint Hill, Grassy Creek, Hanover Park, Jones von Drehle, McRitchie, Rag Apple Lassie, RayLen and Round Peak.

Lots of Art and Artisans

A River House Winefest glass for unlimited tastings – to add to your collection.

Grapes and Cheese, hors d’oeuvres, lunch and truffles by River House.

Please call (336) 982-2109 or email riverhouse@skybest.com to reserve. 1896 Old Field Creek Road

Grassy Creek, NC 28631

Wednesday, July 20

Join The Cheese Store and Catawba Brewing (South Slope location, Asheville) on  Wednesday, July 20 for a beer & cheese pairing.

We’re excited to once again partner with Catawba for a pairing event. We’ll be featuring some of Catawba’s all time favorites, one or two new brews paired with local and international cheeses. Catawba’s brewer Ben will join me as your guide for the pairing beginning at 6pm. If you haven’t had Catawba Brewing beers this is a great way to experience their downtown location and their offerings. I’d love to see you there.

Get your tickets in  advance as this is a small event and spaces will go quickly.

Thursday, July 28

Preventing Identity Theft Class at Pack Memorial Library

The Pack Memorial Library and OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling are joining forces to offer FREE financial education classes in 2016.  The classes are part of a nationwide initiative through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which capitalizes on the unique role of libraries as places where people go for community and for information.

Preventing Identity Theft, will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  The class will be held at the Pack Memorial Library at 67 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville.  This financial education opportunity is open to the community and there is no charge to attend.

OnTrack WNC’s certified financial educator, Anthony Jimenez, will teach the Preventing Identity Theft class which will review how identity theft happens, offer alerts about prevalent fraud and scam techniques, provide tips for securing your identity, and explain resources available to identity theft victims.

“Identity theft is a growing concern,” said Celeste Collins, Executive Director of OnTrack WNC.  “Pack Memorial Library is an incredible community resource and gathering place, the perfect partner for offering this important financial education.”

Through this partnership, additional classes will be offered in 2016 including Raising a Money Smart Child later in August.

OnTrack WNC’s counseling and education services are offered in Asheville/Buncombe County. Learn more www.ontrackwnc.org.

September 1,

Please join the Celebration Singers of Asheville in their 10th successful year!
Auditions to be held for singers 2nd grade-high school
September 1
5-6pm
First Congregational Church
20 Oak Street
Downtown Asheville
Please prepare a song and bring sheet music.
Call Ginger Haselden, Artistic Director 230-5778

John Mac Kah Studio

Classes, Workshops, Private Instruction – Oils & Acrylics.

  • New! Portrait Drawing with Nicholas Raynolds. Wednesdays.
  • Drawing & Painting. Monday & Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Children’s Art with Alisa. Tuesday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Studio Painting, Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
  • Landscape, Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Addison Farms Vineyard Plein-Air Painting, May 13-15, 2016. Includes catered lunch, wine tasting. Leceister, NC.
  • Fusion Painting, May 22-28. Crossover techniques, acrylics & oils. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. folkschool.org

JMK Studio 236, Riverview Station
191 Lyman, Asheville
(828) 225-5000, JohnMacKah.com