Old Farmers Ball: Dead Sea Squirrels with Beth Molaro calling
Fiddles, mandolin, banjo, and guitar drive an energetic old-time contra dance, with Beth Molaro calling the figures. A free introductory lesson welcomes newcomers before the evening’s community dancing.
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Fiddle, banjo, octave mandolin, guitar, and upright bass drive an old-time string band dance, with Terry Doyle calling community dances after a free introductory lesson.
Fiddle, banjo, octave mandolin, guitar, and upright bass drive an old-time string band dance, with Terry Doyle calling community dances after a free introductory lesson.
Fiddle, banjo, octave mandolin, guitar, and upright bass drive an old-time string band dance, with Terry Doyle calling community dances after a free introductory lesson.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together for lively folk and social dance rooted in community music traditions. Expect a welcoming evening of partner dancing and shared movement in a college gym.
Community Waltz
MoreA welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led, partner-changing figures set to upbeat traditional folk tunes in a welcoming community atmosphere. Held in a sober, safety-focused dance space that’s friendly for newcomers and regular dancers alike.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
Bee School
MoreHands-on instruction covers honey bee colony care, seasonal management, and the practical skills new beekeepers need to confidently navigate their first season in a Western North Carolina apiary.
Hands-on instruction covers honey bee colony care, seasonal management, and the practical skills new beekeepers need to confidently navigate their first season in a Western North Carolina apiary.
Hands-on instruction covers honey bee colony care, seasonal management, and the practical skills new beekeepers need to confidently navigate their first season in a Western North Carolina apiary.
Weekly traditional music jam where players swap tunes in an open, come and go circle. Community-focused session hosted by Warren Wilson College inside a Riverside Drive brewery taproom atmosphere.
Weekly traditional music jam where players swap tunes in an open, come and go circle. Community-focused session hosted by Warren Wilson College inside a Riverside Drive brewery taproom atmosphere.
Weekly traditional music jam where players swap tunes in an open, come and go circle. Community-focused session hosted by Warren Wilson College inside a Riverside Drive brewery taproom atmosphere.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Acoustic circle jams bring fiddles, banjos, and guitars together for traditional Appalachian mountain music, welcoming players and listeners alike while tips support youth music education through Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians.
Ballroom Dance
MoreLearn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Learn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Learn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
A participatory bluegrass jam anchored by the Jacktown Ramblers sound—driving banjo rolls, fiddle leads, and tight three part harmonies. Pickers and listeners gather for an informal, community minded late night session.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.
Morning and evening line dance instruction with a beginner Thursday class and high beginner to intermediate Monday sessions led by Deb Davis. Expect structured step breakdowns in a community center setting with limited spots and required preregistration.
Morning and evening line dance instruction with a beginner Thursday class and high beginner to intermediate Monday sessions led by Deb Davis. Expect structured step breakdowns in a community center setting with limited spots and required preregistration.
Morning and evening line dance instruction with a beginner Thursday class and high beginner to intermediate Monday sessions led by Deb Davis. Expect structured step breakdowns in a community center setting with limited spots and required preregistration.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Free participatory acoustic circle for traditional Old Time Appalachian tunes, welcoming listeners and players. Tips support Transylvania Junior Appalachian Musicians and help keep regional mountain music traditions thriving.
Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.
Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.
Pulsing hand drums carry through the streets at twilight as people gather to play, dance, or take in the spectacle. Spontaneous rhythms and shared movement create a vibrant, all-welcome community gathering.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Players follow rotating old-time musicians through traditional tunes, learning by playing in a moderate-paced acoustic jam designed for participation, skill-building, and connection among Asheville’s folk music community.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.
Informal old-time jam led by Marc Rudow featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar in Turgua Brewing’s cozy taproom; all skill levels welcome to trade tunes, sing along, and join the community circle.
Ballroom Dance
MoreA welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
A welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
A welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.