{"count":4,"generated":"2026-11-10T16:26:35.051Z","events":[{"id":"fb39382b-866e-4322-a983-a9c83b2af359","sourceId":"20342192","source":"AVL_TODAY","title":"Beers that Build benefitting Project Hickory Nut Gap","description":"Join us at the Brewpub on November 11th for our next Beers That Build release, Dancin’ Dan Dortmunder, benefitting Project Hickory Nut Gap.\n\nBased in Fairview, Project HNG brings local veterans together for horseback riding, hands-on horse experiences, and fellowship. The program creates a welcoming space for veterans to connect, build friendships, and support one another through a shared love of the outdoors.\n\nCelebrate Veterans Day with us from **5–8 PM**, enjoy live music by Andy Ferrell, and raise a glass in support of the veterans in our community.","startDate":"2026-11-11T22:00:00.000Z","location":"Wicked Weed Brewing, 91 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC","zip":"28801","organizer":"Wicked Weed Brewing","price":"Free","url":"https://www.wickedweedbrewing.com/event/beers-that-build-release-benefitting-project-hickory-nut-gap-2026-11-11/","imageUrl":"https://citysparkstorage.blob.core.windows.net/portalimages/portalimages/0iLywQS2MEOmHf9QKNJmbQ.large.jpg","tags":["Beer","Live Music","Community","Dortmunder Lager","Veterans Support","Fundraiser"],"aiSummary":"Raise a glass to a crisp Dortmunder lager release supporting local veterans through horseback riding, hands-on horse experiences, and fellowship. 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Our friend, astronomer, author, and natural storyteller Stephan Martin will guide us through the brilliant starscape of a crisp autumn evening in the mountains. This is the last Stargazing event of 2026's season, a truly delightful close.","startDate":"2026-11-14T00:00:00.000Z","location":"Hickory Nut Gap, Fairview, NC","zip":"28801","organizer":"Hickory Nut Gap","price":null,"url":"https://www.exploreasheville.com/fairview/events/leonid-meteor-shower-stargazing-farm","imageUrl":"https://www.exploreasheville.com/sites/default/files/listing_images/eu-west-1-ced5e211-a790-c5a8-0af3-af5d50376b4a-w-421h-316-893546-stargazingwithbinoculars.jfif.png","tags":["Outdoors","Community","Stargazing","Meteor Shower","Night Sky","Farm Setting","Family Friendly"],"aiSummary":"Night-sky watching on a working farm timed for the Leonid meteor shower, with wide-open dark-sky views and a relaxed rural setting. 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Same aim as our traditional barn yoga, new methods! Get comfortable and bring your best to the Big Barn as we cultivate flow-state with HNG's own Farmer Billy. Billy practices what he believes, working a physically demanding job like farming while maintaining consistent and high levels of energy with a smile is made possible practicing Qi Gong (pronounced 'chee-gong'). His style of teaching comes from the Noble Movement Academy. All levels welcome! 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