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Family Friendly Painting Class (7+yrs)

Open Class: Family Friendly!
Ages 7+

Class will start PROMPTLY at designated time so be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! If you’re LATE, you may not be allowed to participate in class and you’ll be given a store credit.

ONLINE RESERVATIONS – YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE PROCESSED AND ALL FEES PAID AT COMPLETION OF THIS ONLINE RESERVATION. Reservation not guaranteed until payment has been received.
*No Infants or Toddlers in Adult Classes. Each person present in studio must have a paid seat.

Teen Adventure Overnight Summer Camp (12-17yrs)

In this program, designed exclusively for teenagers, students will develop a new sense of confidence and empowering self-reliance as they explore nature, ancient skills, and the lore of the Native Americans. Wilderness Survival Skills are the core of this program. Students will learn numerous outdoor skills, such as Primitive fire-making, shelter building, safe water purification and how to identify wild edible and medicinal plants. From here we’ll expand outward and introduce your teenagers to variety of nature awareness exercises. These lessons will engage and enhance all of their senses and heighten their level of Awareness for their entire lives. Teens will come away with a true understanding and respect for nature and life in this great program. 

Materials & meals included. Ages 12-17

Tuition: $845 Teens 

Dates: July 9- 15, 2016

Location:  Near Asheville, NC

Family Fun – Wilderness Skills Weekend (all ages)

Have fun with your Family while you learn Outdoor Skills together. Families will learn a variety of valuable Survival and camping skills. Traditional Archery, Animal Tracking and Nature awareness exercises round out this weekend experience. You’ll also learn about plants as we’ll collect Wild Edibles for our Saturday night group potluck dinner. And of course! You’ll sing songs, hear traditional Native stories, lore and tell tall tales around the evening Campfires !        

Materials & meals included. Children age 6 and under are free! ( When accompanied by an adult and older sibling ) Ages 7 – 108:)

 

Breakfast and dinners are included, but families are responsible for their lunches and any special food needs…

Class location: Near Asheville, NC

Testimonial: ” Richard…The weekend that my son and I spent with you was grounding, inspiring, challenging, and empowering. Both he and I were moved by the deep connection with the earth possible through the skills you teach so well.”

~ Corinna Wood – Red Moon Herbs 

LEAF Schools & Streets presents MAKU Soundsystem (all ages)

Show: 11am
Doors: 11:30am

Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00am, LEAF Schools & Streets invites the community to a culturally rich performance by M.A.K.U. Soundsystem at The Orange Peel. This performance is a fantastic opportunity for school field trips, homeschoolers, all those who want to continue the LEAF weekend, or cannot make to LEAF Festival to experience an electrifying cultural performance. The LEAF Festival in May is set to explore the theme of World Fusion with Cuban Spice. M.A.K.U. Soundsystem is bringing that energy and intention to Asheville for all to experience!

M.A.K.U. Soundsystem is an immigrant band now hailing from New York City, sharing their powerful performance lineage with the Asheville community through music that combines authentic Columbian Folklore and Caribbean grooves. During their dynamic performances, M.A.K.U. Soundsystem explores how multicultural communities can grow together through a positive perspective encompassing love, hardships, and the embracing of different cultures. Their various musical backgrounds allow them to truly exemplify the idea of World Fusion and bring together a diverse room of listeners through their empowering sound.

M.A.K.U. Soundsystem embodies an active quest for celebrating identity through performance. Throughout their journey, they have explored various musical landscapes from indigenous Colombian compositions to progressive rock, bringing cultural awareness to venues and festivals across the United States and throughout the Globe. LEAF Schools & Streets is delighted to share this wonderful opportunity to learn about and experience a taste of true Colombian culture. School groups are encouraged to attend. All

School Group Discounts and Group Ticket Reservations (pay day of concert): Email intern@theLEAF.org or call 828-686-8742

Volunteer Work Day

The mission of SHCG is to share in garden space, knowledge, and labor with all members of the community. Using organic growing practices we promote community health and wellness by providing fresh produce for garden members and local people in need of food.

We are located in the Bumcombe County Sports Park on Sandhill Road.
POC: Lynn Pegg, Buncombe County Parks and Rec. (828) 250-4260

The new season is starting! Come on out and take a look! Some upcoming dates:
March 12: 10:00am (Mar. 19 is backup) – first work day in the garden to prepare for planting (weeding, tilling, etc.)
April 2: 10:00am (April 9 is backup) – work day to put the roof on the shed and finish the gate

Tanglewood Youth Theatre Summer Camp (8-17yrs)

Tanglewood Youth Theatre has long been a successful and inspirational part of children’s creative education in Western North Carolina. Our theatre camp has been extremely popular and is well-suited for any child interested in exploring the exciting world of theatre. Our faculty represents some of the finest talent in the area, and we are thrilled to have them at Tanglewood.

 

Summer 2016 Camp Sessions

Session One: June 13 – 24, 2016

Ages 8-12; 9:00 am-4:00 pm – Cost $375
Advanced Camp; Ages 13-17; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Cost $500
Note: Final performance for Advanced Camp is Saturday, June 25. *Advanced Camp is offered to veteran campers ages 13-17 by permission only.

Session Two: July 11 – 22, 2016

Ages 5-7; 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – Cost $250
Ages 8-15; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Cost $375

Payment plans are available, but you must request one well in advance of the first day of camp.

Limited Financial Aid available.

2018 Asheville Percussion Festival

June 25th, 9:30am-6:00pm

June 26th, 9:30am-6:00pm

June 27th, 9:30am-6:00pm

June 28th, 9:30am-6:00pm

June 29th, 9:30am-10:00pm

June 30th, 9:30am-10:00pm

July 1st, 12:00pm-2:00pm

Asheville Rhythm proudly hosts the Seventh Annual Asheville Percussion Festival, June 25-July 1st, 2018, at the Odyssey School in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women in Rhythm,” as we shine a spotlight on powerful female percussionists from around the globe.

We are excited to be bringing Kasiva Mutua all the way from Kenya. Kasiva tours internationally with the Nile Project and was recently recognized by OkayAfrica as one of 100 Women in Africa who stand out for “driving positive impact on their communities and the world at large.” Other artists presenting at the festival include world-renowned doumbek player, Raquy Danziger, who is coming from Istanbul, Turkey, and is especially distinguished for her speed, complex rhythmic arrangements, and adept execution of split-hand technique. Naghmeh Farahmand, virtuoso on Persian frame drum, is back by popular demand, along with Monette Marino, djembe and conga superstar and creator of the Mo’Rhythm School and App. New to the lineup this year, we welcome drummer and vocalist, Lisette Santiago, who has performed with Pancho Quinto, Cyro Baptista, and others, and who specializes in Latin percussion, including the ceremonial batá drum.

All of these amazing performers and educators will be joined by a talented array of local professionals, including iconic busker and radio host, Abby the Spoon Lady; versatile world-percussionist and djembefola, Jesse Lehman; accomplished cellist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, and song-writer, Isabelle Castellvi; and Asheville Rhythm’s Artistic Director, River Guerguerian. Special guests include: multi-instrumentalist, Chris Rosser and Grammy Award winner, Eliot Wadopian; as well as gong master and certified sound practitioner, Megan Sprague; and Appalachian one-man band, Chris Rodrigues.

During their weeklong residency in Asheville, these artists will teach classes in their respective ethnic traditions and areas of specialty to students enrolled in a weeklong intensive percussion program and collaboratively compose musical arrangements, blending their unique styles and sounds, to create a rich tapestry of world rhythms and melodies. They will perform these compositions together for a once in a lifetime convergence at the Masters Concert event that kicks off the festival weekend on Friday, June 29th, 8:00 pm, at Diana Wortham Theatre.

The Residency Artists and a selection of local percussionists and dancers will teach FREE workshops to the general public on Saturday, June 30th, from 10 am to 6 pm, at the Odyssey School at 90 Zillicoa Street in Asheville. The Saturday daytime events are FREE but do require an online registration for space purposes. Saturday’s festivities will also include a silent auction, vendors, demo performances, dancing, casual fun for the whole family, a food truck by Cecilia’s Kitchen, and an ice-cream booth by The Hop. Saturday evening, the artists will perform a casual concert of solo pieces and improvisational jams at a separate ticketed event, also being held at Odyssey School.

The weekend culminates Sunday, July 1st, 12 to 1:30pm in a Sound Meditation featuring Free Planet Radio, gong-master, Megan Sprague, and others. Participants relax as they bask in gentle sound vibrations emanating from frame drums, gongs, singing bowls, handpans, and other instruments. The Sound Meditation will be held at Odyssey School. Throughout the week, the artists and intensive students will dine at sponsoring restaurants, including the Grey Eagle, and Farm Burger. Post-festival, there will be exclusive all-day doumbek workshops with Raquy Danziger on Monday and Tuesday, July 2nd and 3rd. Email ashevillepercussion@gmail.com to inquire about those special workshops. Tickets for all festival concerts and events, including the workshops with Raquy, are available on-line at:
ashevillepercussionfestival.com

The Asheville Percussion Festival is hosted by Asheville Rhythm. This project was supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. This event is also funded in part by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority’s Festivals and Cultural Events Funding Program.

ALL DRUM ENTHUSIASTS ARE WELCOME!

Inaugural Science Summer Camp (5th-7th grade)

Join the Colburn & UNCA for it’s inaugural Science Summer Camp. Hosted on UNCA’s campus, we are offering six one-week sessions that are sure to be a BLAST! Ignite interest in science with hands-on exploration, awesome experiments, UNCA science facilities, and outdoor fun! Sessions will run Monday-Friday from 9-5pm. Registration opens March 9th!

Check out our Ecology, Flight & Physics, and Geosphere themes!

Week 4 (Wet n’ Wild Ecology): July 11th-15th Rising 5th-7th graders
Week 5 (Take Flight, Skies the limit!): July 18th-22nd, Rising 5th-7th graders
Week 6 (Enter the Geosphere): July 25th-29th, Rising 5th-7th graders

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