Amazing Asheville Puppeteer, Madison J Cripps, marks his return to The Hop with what always proves to be an unparalleled performance featuring his mesmerizing and brilliant handmade storytelling Puppet creations.
Here’s a video from a previous Cripps Puppets performance at The Hop West.
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!
Goldstein Family Band
This family of five from Asheville, NC, has been entertaining local and regional audiences since April of 2009. Jonas, Meryl, and their three boys, Avi, Samuel, and Lev, play an eclectic mix of songs garnered from their favorite rock, pop, blues, modern and liturgical tunes. This family’s joy for music making is absolutely contagious and fun for all ages!
Ninja Kids Club Demo
The Ninja Kids Club is a martial arts program committed to teaching to the whole child, through an innovative curriculum that empowers kids and builds community. The Ninja Kids Club teaches ancient Japanese martial arts for today’s world, rooted in compassion and respect for oneself, others, and the world as a whole. This is an excellent opportunity for a sneak peak at the Ninja Kid’s discipline as cultural experience or a fun new possibility for a kid in your life!
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!
Gaggle of Giggles Youth Improv
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.
Mad Divas Junior Derby Benefit 5-8pm with The Moon and You 6:30-7:30
The Moon and You is a touring acoustic duo and sweet couple that blends cello and guitar to craft warm folky music, perfect for Springtime. Rooted in the rich music scene of Asheville this band is hard to forget, but easy to fall for. The Moon and You will keep you coming back with passionate and skillful instrumentalism and voices that blend like they were made for one another. Also during the event, 50% will be donated to the Mad Divas Junior Roller Derby.
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!