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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 22 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 30 @ 5:00 pm

The Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.
The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.
The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Friday, March 23, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 23 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Saturday, March 24, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Sunday, March 25, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 25 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Monday, March 26, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 27 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 29 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Friday, March 30, 2018
Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show
Mar 30 @ 2:00 pm

Exhibition: 2018 Juried Student Show

Thu. Mar. 22, 2018 – Fri. Mar. 30, 2018 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2018 Juried Student ShowThe Milliken Gallery closes out its 2017-2018 season with our juried student show. Our own Converse students have an opportunity to showcase their talents in the 2018 Juried Student Art Show sponsored by the Art Club. Previous exhibitions included such diverse media as printmaking, photography, sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics.

The exhibition will run from March 22-30, 2018. A Reception will be held on Thursday, March 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm in the gallery with an awards presentation at 7:00pm.

The exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and 2:00-5:00pm, Sunday. The Gallery is closed during school holidays.

Saturday, April 7, 2018
Golden Strip Community Choir Spring Craft and Vintage Fair
Apr 7 all-day
Spring Craft and Vendor Fair

The Golden Strip Community Choir is made up of several churches in the upstate. We believe in giving back to the community. We’ve assisted the Greer Soup Kitchen, a family at Christmas and a Hurricane Harvey victim.

Friday, April 20, 2018
Talk by Creative Director David Tann
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

David Tann, creative director of Tantrum Agency in Atlanta, presents “Sleep When You’re Dead.” Tann is an award-winning creative who works with global brands. Throughout his career, he has launched brands for Abercrombie & Fitch, designed record-breaking holiday campaigns for Bath & Body Works, managed packaging for Kohl’s department store, revitalized the OshKosh B’gosh clothing brand, directed e-commerce for Carter’s, and unveiled the new identity for his hometown NBA basketball team, the Atlanta Hawks.
Join us for a beer and wine reception to kick off the event at 5 p.m.; talk begins at 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 26, 2018
Merrell Adventure Dash
May 26 all-day

Event Type: Local Event
Event Category: Family,Recreation,Wellness & Fitness
Contact: Nantahala Outdoor Center
Contact Phone: 828-785-4851
Link: https://noc.com/events/adventure-dash

The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults, participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, including balance components, climbs and nets, a river-run, and mud pit. This holiday weekend, enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure run in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Merrell Adventure Dash participants can choose between the 5K dash or a 1K fun run. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult.

Remember to wear anything you don’t mind getting dirty!

Following the race, join us for live music on the Adventure Center Deck. Don’t forget to stop by the Outfitter’s Store to check out the Memorial Day Weekend Sales Event!

Event Information

Course Length: 5K (Dash), 1K (Fun Run)
5K Categories: Sr. Men, Sr. Women, U18 Men, U18 Women, U15 Men, U15 Women, U12
1K Categories: No categories. Fun Run is not timed.

See website for additional information and registration.

Merrell Adventure Dash
May 26 @ 4:00 pm
Nantahala Outdoors Center

The Merrell Adventure Dash is all about getting outside and challenging yourself to work hard for your good time. Suitable for families as well as adults, participants will negotiate a series of natural and man-made obstacles along the 5K course, including balance components, climbs and nets, a river-run, and raft crossing. This holiday weekend, enjoy a fun, family-friendly adventure run in the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Merrell Adventure Dash participants can choose between the 5K dash or a 1K fun run. Kids aged 12 and under race free with a participating adult. All race participants will receive Merrell swag, but those who register before May 10th will also receive the official race t-shirt!

Remember to wear anything you don’t mind getting dirty!

Sunday, July 1, 2018
July 4th Weekend Family Fun
Jul 1 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

July 4th is the ultimate summer holiday to spend with family and friends and Chimney Rock is the perfect place to do it. July 1 – 4 you can challenge yourself on our 32-foot climbing tower, take in the different views on one of our many trails and even get up-close to some of our wilder staff at the 2pm Family Animal Encounters program.

Monday, July 2, 2018
July 4th Weekend Family Fun
Jul 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

July 4th is the ultimate summer holiday to spend with family and friends and Chimney Rock is the perfect place to do it. July 1 – 4 you can challenge yourself on our 32-foot climbing tower, take in the different views on one of our many trails and even get up-close to some of our wilder staff at the 2pm Family Animal Encounters program.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018
July 4th Weekend Family Fun
Jul 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

July 4th is the ultimate summer holiday to spend with family and friends and Chimney Rock is the perfect place to do it. July 1 – 4 you can challenge yourself on our 32-foot climbing tower, take in the different views on one of our many trails and even get up-close to some of our wilder staff at the 2pm Family Animal Encounters program.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018
July 4th Weekend Family Fun
Jul 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

July 4th is the ultimate summer holiday to spend with family and friends and Chimney Rock is the perfect place to do it. July 1 – 4 you can challenge yourself on our 32-foot climbing tower, take in the different views on one of our many trails and even get up-close to some of our wilder staff at the 2pm Family Animal Encounters program.

Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Grove Park Inn’s 105th Birthday
Jul 12 all-day
Omni Grove Park Inn

Property: Omni Grove Park Inn
Event Type: Hotel Event
Event Category: Family,Holiday
Contact: Special Events
Contact Phone: 800-438-5800
Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events

On this day in 1913 Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan, offered The Grove Park Inn’s inaugural address stating, “today we stand in this wonderful hotel, not built for a few, but for the multitudes that will come and go. [We are] built for the ages.” As the Inn turns 105 today, we couldn’t agree more!

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Christmas in July Craft Show
Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thomas Creek Brewery

It’s never too early to think about Christmas! Bring the kids to meet Santa so that they can get their wish list in first, and get a head start on your Christmas Shopping while you’re here! We will have local artisans and craftspeople sharing their amazing talents with us. Proceeds go to benefit Safe Harbor which helps women and children who have been victims of domestic abuse.
Neely’Q – Catering Services will be also serving up amazing munchies for purchase during the event.
#santa loves #pink so much that we are releasing Guava Me Pink Holy City Brewing because of his Christmas in July visit on July 21, 2018!

If you wish to be a vendor showcasing your artistic creations for purchase at Thomas Creek Brewery on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM! Here is the information we have at present.
Entry fee: $20 for a 10′ X 10′ space ALL inside the Brewery. The entire $20 is being donated to Safe Harbor of South Carolina. Their Mission Statement speaks for the amazing service they provide our community. To provide a continuum of services for victims of domestic violence and their children. To eliminate cultural acceptance of domestic violence through a coordinated community response, prevention and education.
Total Artistic Vendors: Capped at twenty (20).
The environment: Given it is July, we have multiple fans that we will position throughout the Brewery to keep the air moving and as cool as possible. Of course, the Tap Room has cold and tasty craft beers that can help keep you cool during the event.
Signs: You can bring signs that you can place at your space, some have a wall behind, some do not. We work with you every way we can to professionally showcase and announce your name on a space by space basis given your location.
Pre-Event Showcasing: We want to make this the best event you, as artistic vendors, participate in each year. This year we are asking for something different in that we also want to showcase each and every one of you individually. That said, please give us a fifty (50) to one hundred (100) word description of you and your artistic creations. Also please provide two (2) or three (3) zoomed in pictures of your most popular creations or what you will have on hand, at Thomas Creek Christmas in July, for purchase by the public. We will showcase one per day leading up to the event on our social media platforms. We utilize Instagram, Face Book, Untappd, and Twitter. Please provide us your website and account name, in each social media platform you promote through so you can be tagged. Please email this to [email protected] by Saturday, June 30 so we can start the showcasing in our Social Media which at last count was reaching a combined 45,000 followers.
Again, the Brewery is proud to have you display your work at the Brewery for a wonderful cause. As we get closer or this changes, I will reach out inform and you immediately.
Any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Cheers,
Tim

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