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Western Wednesdays
Western Wednesdays Asheville has been a weekly tradition since 2017, bringing honky tonk to The Double Crown in Asheville, North Carolina. This recurring night centers on the sound and spirit of honky tonk, creating a regular midweek gathering for fans of the genre.
The Double CrownLego Club
A club for young builders ages 5 to 12 invites kids to meet new friends and create with bricks together. Each month offers an optional theme to spark ideas, and open building is always welcome. All building materials are supplied, so personal bricks should remain at home. This program is intended for children with a parent or caregiver present. Adults are expected to stay and be actively engaged with their child, and drop-offs are not permitted.
West Asheville LibraryWomen for Women Summer Social
Women for Women members and guests can connect at a relaxed social at the Village Pub in Biltmore Village. Hosted by the new Engagement & Education Committee, the gathering features light bites, easy conversation, and a chance to learn about upcoming ways to get involved with Women for Women. Guests are welcome and no RSVP is required. Drinks will be available for purchase.
Village Pub - AshevilleKinetik Earth LIVE Space Jazz in the Peace Gardens & Market West Asheville
Set in the Burton Street neighborhood’s Peace Gardens and Market in West Asheville, this concert series features Kinetic Earth, the duo of internationally regarded kalimba virtuoso Kevin Spears and acclaimed multi-reed artist Will Boyd. Their performances blend African diasporic traditions with jazz, soul, funk, blues, and improvisation, creating a garden-stage experience centered on creativity, healing, and community. Expect a space-tinged jazz journey shaped by electronic drums, kalimbas, and an expressive palette of wind instruments. Kevin Spears pushes the thumb piano into new territory using electric setups, effects, and uncommon instruments to craft layered textures and driving rhythms. His career highlights include a tour of Japan, features on AfroPop Worldwide and a TEDx event in Greenville, and collaborations or shared stages with artists such as India.Arie, Victor Wooten, Eric Benét, Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Arrested Development, De La Soul, and Divinity. Will Boyd, an Asheville-based composer and educator, brings a soulful voice inspired by artists like Eddie Harris, Grover Washington, and Houston Person. Proficient on flute, alto flute, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, and multiple saxophones, he performs with emotional depth and teaches applied woodwinds, jazz ensemble, and jazz appreciation at Warren Wilson College and the University of North Carolina Asheville. This family-friendly program offers world-class musicianship in a welcoming outdoor setting.
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