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October 2011 Community Calendar

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Songs of the Strong Heart: Lakota Resistance & Freedom

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Country Gold

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Asheville Copwatch

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Community Accountability Crew

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Asheville Anime Fall 2011 Preview

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Paul Joyner

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Asheville IWW

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Asheville Copwatch

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No Fool I

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The Why? of Tai Chi

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Workers' Republic

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Alternative History Through Zinn

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Transition Asheville: Housing & Building

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Asheville Copwatch

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Stick Night! with Flint Blade & Rob Martino

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Jim Seem with TBA

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Amy Steinberg and Friends

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Key of V & Clawfoot Slumber

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Country Gold

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Creeptastic Boo-fest!

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Pagan Share and Spell

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Smoke in the Air and Friends

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#OccupyAsheville Facilitation Training

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Sat, Oct 1

12:00am – 3:00pm

WNC Linux Users Group

Linux users meet up twice a month to provide technical support and host presentations for the community. Never used Linux? We'll help you get started!
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Songs of the Strong Heart: Lakota Resistance & Freedom

1973 Wounded Knee veteran and Strong Heart Warrior Society leader Canupa Gluha Mani shares traditional songs, and stories about Lakota resistance and freedom. Drummers and singers from the Tetuan Lodge will touch your heart and get your feet moving!

Sun, Oct 2

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Firestorm Orientation

Learn how our unique worker-owned business operates. This is the first step towards joining our team, so bring a resume if you're interested in application.

Tue, Oct 4

9:00am – 11:00am

Country Gold

Every Tuesday morning, local pianist Micheal "Lucky" Luchtan plays your favorites from the golden era of country music.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Firestorm Open Mic

Showcasing Asheville's best musical and spoken word artists! Come to perform, or just kick back and enjoy the rich local talent. Sign up starts at 7:00pm.

Wed, Oct 5

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Asheville Copwatch

Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
6:00pm – 10:00pm

Firestorm Community Game Night

A weekly, free event for experienced and new players of tabletop games. All ages welcome!

Thu, Oct 6

12:00am – 1:30pm

Community Accountability Crew

A series of dialogs on community accountability. Join allies in developing a team to confront intimate violence using a transformative justice framework!
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Asheville Homeless Network

Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.

Fri, Oct 7

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Rye 'n Clover & Stefan Fink

Hailing from Ithaca, NY, Rye'n Clover plays radical folkpunk banjo and presents a workshop on shale-gas resistance and the rural organizing of the Finger Lakes Earth First!

Sat, Oct 8

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Asheville Anime Fall 2011 Preview

A bunch of nerds (otaku) watching the first episodes of this season's new anime.
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Radical Mental Health Collective

The Asheville RMHC is a support and discussion group of people with diverse perspectives on mental health. Inclusive and nonjudgmental, they respect self determination, personal choice and confidentiality.
8:00pm – 10:00pm

Ash Devine & Diane Cluck

Local singer-songster Ash Divine opens the stage for NYC-based folk artist Diane Cluck.

Mon, Oct 10

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Paul Joyner

Maryland-based experimental musician Paul Joyner performs electronic and acoustic compositions and soundscapes, including flavors of IDM, ambient drone, trip hop and punk rock noise.

Tue, Oct 11

9:00am – 11:00am

Country Gold

Every Tuesday morning, local pianist Micheal "Lucky" Luchtan plays your favorites from the golden era of country music.
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Asheville Local Exchange Trading System

Interested in joining Asheville LETS? This is your big chance! This orientation will prepare you to participate in the network.
8:00pm – 8:30pm

Asheville IWW

Area workers concerned with problems of inequality in their workplace and in the economy as a whole are forming a local chapter of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Come find out more!

Wed, Oct 12

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Asheville Copwatch

Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
6:00pm – 10:00pm

Firestorm Community Game Night

A weekly, free event for experienced and new players of tabletop games. All ages welcome!

Thu, Oct 13

12:00am – 1:30pm

Community Accountability Crew

A series of dialogs on community accountability. Join allies in developing a team to confront intimate violence using a transformative justice framework!
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Asheville Homeless Network

Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.
8:00pm – 9:30pm

No Fool I

Original alt-punk songs with musician and writer Lee Whipple.

Fri, Oct 14

8:00pm – 10:00pm

The Why? of Tai Chi

Local filmmaker, Tai Chi practitioner, teacher and advocate Bruce Kennedy screens a film, followed by a Q & A discussion plus introductory instruction. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Sat, Oct 15

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Workers' Republic

When workers staged a 6-day sit-in at their closing Chicago factory, it made history and showed people around the world how to take their power back. This new film is a detailed account of their inspiring story!
8:00pm – 10:00pm

"Wayward": New Works by Zach Briggs + The Frumms

An art opening for local, anarchist illustrator Zach Briggs with lo-fi musical guest The Frumms and folk artist Ellerie Ballard.

Mon, Oct 17

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Alternative History Through Zinn

Using Howard Zinn's writing we will go on a historical journey through past insurrections, labor movements and the struggle for liberty.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Community Accountability Project

A team working to confront intimate violence in our various communities using a transformative justice framework.

Tue, Oct 18

9:00am – 11:00am

Country Gold

Every Tuesday morning, local pianist Micheal "Lucky" Luchtan plays your favorites from the golden era of country music.
6:00pm – 7:00pm

Transition Asheville: Housing & Building

The first meeting of Transition's Housing & Building Committee will discuss new projects and ideas for housing in our community without the dependence of oil.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Firestorm Open Mic

Showcasing Asheville's best musical and spoken word artists! Come to perform, or just kick back and enjoy the rich local talent. Sign up starts at 7:00pm.

Wed, Oct 19

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Asheville Copwatch

Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
6:00pm – 10:00pm

Firestorm Community Game Night

A weekly, free event for experienced and new players of tabletop games. All ages welcome!

Thu, Oct 20

12:00am – 1:30pm

Community Accountability Crew

A series of dialogs on community accountability. Join allies in developing a team to confront intimate violence using a transformative justice framework!
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Asheville Homeless Network

Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.
6:00pm – 8:00pm

WNC Linux Users Group

Linux users meet up twice a month to provide technical support and host presentations for the community. Never used Linux? We'll help you get started!
8:30pm – 10:00pm

Stick Night! with Flint Blade & Rob Martino

The Chapman Stick is a revolutionary musical instrument with 12 strings. It is played by tapping the strings against the frets with both hands. Touring player Rob Martino of Fredericksburg, VA will showcase instrument with local artist Flint Blade.

Fri, Oct 21

7:30pm – 9:30pm

Jim Seem with TBA

Jim Seem plays a unique blend of hip-hop-influenced, acoustic R&B. Their live shows have built a reputation for powerful, sexy and entertaining performance.

Sat, Oct 22

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Animal Rights Reading Group

A group dedicated to exploring the ethical theory behind animal rights as written by philosophers, scientists, activists and others.
3:00pm – 5:30pm

Orgasmic Birth

A screening of the film "Orgasmic Birth" followed by a panel discussion with the Asheville Holistic Birth Collective!
8:00pm – 10:00pm

Amy Steinberg and Friends

Goddess troubadour Amy Steinberg's original brand of music, poetry and comedy will make you "laugh until your eyes water as she reminds us we are all connected." Don't miss this show.

Mon, Oct 24

8:00pm – 10:00pm

Key of V & Clawfoot Slumber

Two indie rock bands with thought provoking lyrics and innovative sounds that mix punk and psychedelic rock!

Tue, Oct 25

9:00am – 11:00am

Country Gold

Every Tuesday morning, local pianist Micheal "Lucky" Luchtan plays your favorites from the golden era of country music.
7:00pm – 9:00pm

Asheville Ruby Meetup

The Asheville Ruby meetup is open to professional programmers and beginners. Ruby is an open-source programming language focused on simplicity and elegance.

Wed, Oct 26

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Asheville Copwatch

Join fellow Asheville residents every Wednesday to promote civilian police oversight and review.
6:00pm – 10:00pm

Firestorm Community Game Night

A weekly, free event for experienced and new players of tabletop games. All ages welcome!
7:30pm – 9:30am

Creeptastic Boo-fest!

Harvest Home performs traditional and original Halloween tunes with proceeds to benefit the Katuah Earth First! Medics' Legal Fund.

Thu, Oct 27

12:00am – 1:30pm

Community Accountability Crew

A series of dialogs on community accountability. Join allies in developing a team to confront intimate violence using a transformative justice framework!
2:00pm – 3:00pm

Asheville Homeless Network

Asheville's only stand-alone membership organization dedicated to helping homeless people help themselves.
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Pagan Share and Spell

Join the Coalition of Earth Religions for Education and Support (CERES) for a night of Pagan show and tell, discussion and presentations.

Fri, Oct 28

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Smoke in the Air and Friends

Local alt-folk act Smoke in the Air weaves together guitar, mandolin and upright bass.

Sun, Oct 30

1:30pm – 2:30pm

#OccupyAsheville Facilitation Training

Learn about horizontal, democratic decision making and acquire the skills needed to facilitate a general assembly or other participatory community body!

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