Freeplay, tables, demonstrations on stage and at tables, giveaways, info, folks to talk with and more. Everything is free. Kids everywhere playing. Government agencies, private agencies, private businesses such as karate and dance and non-profit groups like scouts, churches etc.
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Exploring Birds: Intro to Ornithology by the WNC Arboretum (all ages)
Join us as we learn about how to help scientists study birds at your library and in your own neighborhood! We’ll learn how to recognize some common birds and how you can use colors, sizes, flight patterns and more to identify the wide variety of birds that call our area home. All participants get a free pair of ecoEXPLORE binoculars and learn how to earn badges and prizes by becoming an ecoEXPLORER. For all ages.
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The Accidentals at Sky Lanes Bowling Alley
Family Friendly!
The Accidentals will be invading Sky Lanes Bowling Alley for the Fringe Festival 2017 Kickoff Party!
You never know what to expect with Asheville’s Creative Collective of Improvisational Dancers Exploring Noise, Time, Art, Levels and Space, but for this special performance you can at least expect balls. Lots of brightly colored neon balls.
- January, 4
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Free Museum Sunday (Buncombe County Residents)
Generally, we offer Free Museum Sunday’s to Buncombe County residents on the first Sunday of every month. However, we were closed on January 1st, so we will be moving Free Museum Sunday to January 8th.
- January, 4
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Youth Circus Class (5-12yrs)
Offered on Tuesdays @ 5:15pm and Saturdays @ 2:15pm
This 60 minute class is the perfect introduction to circus arts for the younger folks aged 5 to 12. Students will develop better body awareness, coordination, strength, flexibility, and self esteem in a fun, safe, and supportive movement environment. Classes will start with a floor based warm up, followed by learning new movements on both the ground and in the air on aerial apparatuses. The last part of class will be supervised playtime for students to have fun and explore on both the ground and in the air. All levels welcome, no experience required.
– 1 Drop-In Group Class – $20 with no expiration date
– 1 Express Class (30 minutes conditioning class) – $6 with a 30 day expiration date
– 4 Class Package – $70 with no expiration date [$17.50 per class]
– 8 Class Package – $130 with a 60 day expiration date [$16.25 per class]
– 12 Class Package – $170 with a 60 day expiration date [$14.16 per class]
– 16 Class Package – $200 with a 60 day expiration date [$12.50 per class]
– 4 Class Monthly Subscription – $60 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$15.00 per class]
– 7 Class Monthly Subscription – $95 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$13.50 per class]
– 10 Class Monthly Subscription – $125 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$12.50 per class]
- January, 4
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Youth Circus Class (5-12yrs)
Offered on Tuesdays @ 5:15pm and Sundays @ 2:15pm
This 60 minute class is the perfect introduction to circus arts for the younger folks aged 5 to 12. Students will develop better body awareness, coordination, strength, flexibility, and self esteem in a fun, safe, and supportive movement environment. Classes will start with a floor based warm up, followed by learning new movements on both the ground and in the air on aerial apparatuses. The last part of class will be supervised playtime for students to have fun and explore on both the ground and in the air. All levels welcome, no experience required.
– 1 Drop-In Group Class – $20 with no expiration date
– 1 Express Class (30 minutes conditioning class) – $6 with a 30 day expiration date
– 4 Class Package – $70 with no expiration date [$17.50 per class]
– 8 Class Package – $130 with a 60 day expiration date [$16.25 per class]
– 12 Class Package – $170 with a 60 day expiration date [$14.16 per class]
– 16 Class Package – $200 with a 60 day expiration date [$12.50 per class]
– 4 Class Monthly Subscription – $60 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$15.00 per class]
– 7 Class Monthly Subscription – $95 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$13.50 per class]
– 10 Class Monthly Subscription – $125 with an automatic renewal every 30 days [$12.50 per class]
- January, 4
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Author Event: Kevin Wilson with Perfect Little Worl
Attention all fans of The Family Fang (the book OR movie version)….do we have a treat for you! Author Kevin Wilson will be here with his new YA book, Perfect Little World. This is an excellent FAMILY EVENT so finish your homework early and come on in!
Wilson’s much anticipated new novel, Perfect Little World is the follow-up to his New York Times bestselling debut novel, The Family Fang. Wilson offers another offbeat look at the meaning of family, this time through the lens of a resilient young mother living life on her own terms—and a strange utopian experiment that could redefine what family means. Library Journal says Perfect Little World is a “moving novel about love, parenting, and the families we create for ourselves.” His fiction has appeared in Ploughshares, Tin House, One Story, and elsewhere. He teaches fiction at the University of the South and lives in Sewanee, Tennessee with his wife and two sons.
- January, 4
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Kids Dance Extras Audition for La Boutique Fantasque (The Enchanted Toy Shop) Ballet
Love to dance? Love to perform? Any style dancer/performer, ages 7-12years, are invited to audition as Extras. To learn and perform alongside the Protégés of River Arts Ballet in “La Boutique Fantasque” The Enchanted Toy Shop.
Must be available to rehearse Saturdays 3:30-4:30 Starting January 14th with 2 performances at Blue Ridge Community College Friday May 26th, 6pm & Saturday May 27th, 2pm.
Audition is a basic Ballet warm up then choreography to see what unique talents and movement quality may be cast in this production.
Upon accepting cast roles, one time performance/costuming fee of $50 will be due on January 7th, 2017
Wear comfortable clothing you can move best in. Be 10min early to sign in, have photograph taken, and receive an audition number…open audition is FREE
Choreographer, Christina Schreivogel
Music, Rossini
Costuming & Set Design, TBD
Email RivetArtsBallet@gmail.com
- January, 3
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5th Annual WNC Garlic Festival
WNC Garlic Fest was founded by Sow True Seed of Asheville NC with the aim of bringing the awesome world of garlic to the awesome people of Western Northern Carolina. Join us for a FREE celebration of all things garlic!
EAT
WNC Garlic Fest is an opportunity to eat some creative, awesome and inspired garlic dishes! Garlic Ice Cream with garlic sprinkles, Garlic Fudge, Garlic Cookies, Honey Fermented Garlic. Come explode your taste buds.
LEARN
Western North Carolina is an agricultural hotspot and growing garlic is no exception. WNC Garlic Fest was founded with a mission to educate people in the simple skill of growing great garlic and offers free garlic lessons.
GROW
WNC Garlic Fest is organized and supported by Sow True Seed, a local seed company that supplies certified seed garlic and supports the mission of local and sustainable food systems. Grow Your Own Great Garlic!
- January, 3
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FREE Marimba Workshop for Beginners (5th Grade+)
Come join in the fun! Always wanted to try marimba – now’s your chance with a FREE WORKSHOP!!! Bring your friends!
Experience the joy of making music with a community. All marimbas are provided. Join Sue Ford in learning to play some marimba tunes. To be held in the Rainbow Omega classroom space at 60 State Street in West Asheville.
Registration for upcoming session, January 17 – April 8. For Grades 5th Grade up to adults.
Come to this workshop to find out more or contact Sue Ford: suef444@gmail.com
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