Chris Martin’s Youth Improv Troupe, Gaggle of Giggles, makes its monthly appearance at The Hop. As always, expect a night full of family laughter, the likes of which only youth improv can bring! Have a child interested in joining the crew? Contact Chris at cwaremartin@yahoo.com.
May 15, 2013
Multiverse Asheville Game Central Station on Merrimon
Asheville’s top organization of gaming and general geekery, Multiverse Asheville, put together an every-other-Wednesday event, called Game Central Station, where gamers can join together to play all of their favorite, and often classic games. The theme and featured game changes for each event, but expect the likes of speed-running, timed point gathering, four player battles, shoot-em-ups and more!
This event is geared toward those gamers aged 18 and up, but if you are younger and have the skills, bring it!
May 14, 2013
Canyon Creek Bluegrass Show on Merrimon
Members of Emmy Award Winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Town Mountain and Larry Keel, join forces for a bluegrass show that joyously takes things up a notch. These old friends play The Hop every 6 months or so and there is no denying how much fun they and everyone in attendance has. We hope you get to enjoy this show as much as we do!
Here’s a video from a previous Canyon Creek show at The Hop!
May 7, 2013
The Resonant Rogues Show on Merrimon
New Asheville duo, The Resonant Rogues, featuring Sparrow Pants on viola, saw, accordion and banjo and Keith Smith on Guitar, will be making their debut at The Hop on May 7th from 6:30-7:30pm! If in the past you’ve enjoyed such shows as the Sugarfoot Serenaders, Big Nasty Jazz Band and The Runaway Circus, you’ll love this!
Here’s a great video from The Resonant Rogues of a song called “Whistle Song”.
May 5, 2013
Big Love Fest at Pack Square Park Downtown Asheville
Are you ready for the 3rd annual celebration of unchained and independent Asheville?
Mark your calendars! It is happening
Sunday, May 5thnoon – 8pm
Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville
May 4, 2013
Geek Out at the UNC Asheville Sherrill Center
GeekOut is Western North Carolina’s annual popular arts convention: a celebration of film, art, costuming, comics, and animation in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains—home of The Hunger Games! The one-day show draws fans from across the Southeast, and features multiple tracks of programming, panels, and gaming, a full performance schedule, celebrity guests, and an exhibition hall for vendors and artists.
GeekOut 2013 will be held May 4 at the Sherrill Convention Center at the UNCA campus, and a general admission badge will cost $10.
This multi-genre popular arts convention features:
- Special guests
- Our exhibitor hall, with vendors from faraway lands
- Artist Alley, featuring local and semi-local illustration art
- 3 days of tabletop and RPG gaming
- Video gaming tournaments and open gaming
- Film screenings
- Expert panels on popular subjects
- Legendary movie and TV cars
- Costumed characters (costumes encouraged!)
- Concerts, fight demonstrations, and live performances
- KidzCon, a complete track area specifically dedicated to activities for fans ages 4-12
- Geektastic: A Burlesque Revue (May 3; 18+ only)
The Sherrill Convention Center will open at 10 AM Saturday, with programming running until 6 PM. We don’t stop then, though – official after-convention events at Asheville’s hottest nightspots will carry the fun into the morning hours!
May 3, 2013
The Wilhelm Brothers CD Release Party on Merrimon
The Wilhelm Brothers are releasing their EP “Lay Your Burden Down”, recorded by Lenny Kravitz-producer Henry Hirsch, May 3rd at The Hop in Asheville.
Because… where could any burden be more easily laid down than while having delicious ICE CREAM???
Live Music by The Wilhelm Brothers from 7 to 9pm, with a special guest (tba) opening the show.
River Arts District artist Nancy Hilliard Joyce (https://www.facebook.com/
Free admission, everyone is welcome!
The Wilhelm Brothers – Indie Folk Rock which is infectious and insightful
May 1, 2013
Band of Horses at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Following their September 2012 Release of ‘Mirage Rock’ Band of Horses will play at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Wednesday May 1st at 8:00 pm !
Multiverse Asheville Game Central Station on Merrimon
Asheville’s top organization of gaming and general geekery, Multiverse Asheville, put together an every-other-Wednesday event, called Game Central Station, where gamers can join together to play all of their favorite, and often classic games. The theme and featured game changes for each event, but expect the likes of speed-running, timed point gathering, four player battles, shoot-em-ups and more!
This event is geared toward those gamers aged 18 and up, but if you are younger and have the skills, bring it!