Eager to experience some exciting events and community opportunities in Asheville and Western North Carolina this May? Following are just a few of the many happenings about town, suited to a range of interests and lifestyles, and supported and curated by Mosaic Realty brokers!
Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit (May 2) – For a second consecutive year, Mosaic Realty is proud to come together with 14 downtown Asheville galleries to present the Mosaic Art Walk & Benefit. This free community fundraiser, to be held from 5-9 p.m., will be open to the public, with each of the participating galleries highlighting a different local nonprofit. And new to the Art Walk this year is a car raffle, with a chance to win a brand-new, all-electric 2024 Volkswagen ID.4! Mosaic and United Way are teaming up to present the car raffle, proceeds from which will also benefit the 15 nonprofits featured in this year’s Art Walk. You can RSVP to the Art Walk & Benefit here. To buy a car raffle ticket, go to https://www.unitedwayabc.org/car-raffle. Additional event information can be found at www.MosaicArtWalk.com.
LEAF Global Arts Retreat (May 9-12) – As a longtime supporter of LEAF Global Arts, Mosaic is proud to help bring this spring retreat to life – and support LEAF’s mission to connect cultures and create community through music, arts education and experiences. Established in 1995, LEAF features a variety of performance stages, family adventure village, handcraft and folk art vendors, culinary artists, performing artists from a vast array of genres and cultures, and a magical outdoor camp and retreat setting on Lake Eden in Black Mountain. (LEAF Festival, of which Mosaic is also a sponsor, is slated for Oct. 17-20). Visit https://theleaf.org/event-tickets/ to purchase tickets.
Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest (May 11) – Co-sponsored by Mosaic and broker Joseph Ruiz, this event in support of RiverLink invites young artists in grades K-12 to submit 2D and 3D art as well as poetry celebrating personal experiences, observations and feelings regarding the French Broad River. Submission deadline is April 19. Local environmental advocates, artists and poets will review entries and select three winners from each category and age group, with winners receiving prizes from local businesses. The contest will culminate in a special gallery event on May 11 from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Black Wall Street AVL, where all submissions will be on display. https://riverlink.org/work/voices-of-the-river/
An Evening for Kids Deserve Justice (May 15) – This event, sponsored by Mosaic alongside Pisgah Legal Services, will showcase an evening of family-friendly fun and live music featuring Jane Kramer and the band Rooster. It will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Rabbit Rabbit in downtown Asheville. In addition, there will be a silent auction full of fun packages and experiences, with proceeds from the auction going to support Pisgah Legal’s Children’s Law Program, which provides crucial support to kids in Asheville and Western N.C. communities. Visit https://www.pisgahlegal.org/kids/ for tickets and more information.
5 Point Adventure Film Festival and Raffle on the Road (May 21) – This event to benefit MountainTrue is presented by Mosaic and brokers Caley Bowman and Rika Taylor. The event – featuring a selection of the best films from the annual Carbondale, Co., festival – kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle, where you can buy refreshments, pick up MountainTrue Merch, and learn about the organization’s mission before the screening starts at 7:30 p.m. A raffle will feature prizes from Yeti, Fat Tire and Stio. MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters, and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge by empowering residents to engage in community planning, policy and project advocacy, and on-the-ground projects. Visit https://www.thegreyeagle.com/event/5-point-film-festival-benefiting-mountaintrue/special-events-at-the-grey-eagle-music-hall/asheville-north-carolina/ to buy tickets.
North Asheville Little League (April-June) – This little league, sponsored by Mosaic and broker Caley Bowman, focuses on having fun, developing skills, and learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. North Asheville Little League plays at fields around North Asheville, including Weaver Park, Ira B. Jones Elementary, Morris Street Park and Asheville Catholic. https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/northashevillelittleleague
We hope to see you out in the community enjoying some of these exciting events! For information about lifestyles or real estate in Western N.C., please contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.
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