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Send your event listings to calendar@mountainx.com. gurdJieff: tHe fourtH wAy (pd.) In search of the miraculous? What are the possibilities of inner evolution? New groups forming for those who wish to pursue inner work. (828) 232-2220. http://www. gurdjieff-foundation-wnc.org introduction to mAstering AlcHemy (pd.) Free talk with Q and A. Everyone is invited. Learn four energy tools in this introduction to Mastering Alchemy. They will help you discover who you are, why you are here and how to live as a multidimensional being. Big promise? Come see for yourself. • Saturday, March 22 at The Light Center, Black Mountain, 1pm or • Thursday, March 27 at Crystal Visions, 5426 Asheville Hwy, US Rt 25, 7pm. (828) 537-0727. ascensionmentor.com
magic, RituaL and moVement: Dancer Shamanique, DJs Rover Kochka and Antonio Aversano and others will lead a celebration, “prayerformance,” and ecstatic dance wave in honor of the Spring Equinox. The event takes place at Mothlight on March 21.Photo courtesy of Dominique Warfield. (p. 16)
Sherrill Center. • TH (3/20), 6pm "Troublesome Things in the Borderlands of Contemporary Art." Humanities Lecture Hall. • FR (3/21), 11:25am - "Black Freedom Struggle." Humanities Lecture Hall. rep. susAn fisHer speAks At mArs Hill • TH (3/20), noon - Part of Women’s History Month. Held in the university's Broyhill Chapel. Free. Info: mhu.edu.
seniors Adult forum At first congregAtionAl cHurcH • SU (3/23), 9:15am - “Self Obsession Plus Anxiety Equals Sin.” In the Felix building. 1735 5th Ave W., Hendersonville. Info: fcchendersonville.org or 692-8630.
spirituAlity Aim meditAtion clAsses (pd.) Ramp up your meditation practice with AIM’s
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Meditation’s Classes: mindfulness 101 - Basics of Mindfulness Meditation, mindfulness 102 - More advanced, intermediate class. Class dates and times: www. ashevillemeditation.com/ events, (828) 808-4444 An Afternoon witH AurorA (pd.) Join Aurora Foxx for a private concert featuring channeled improvisational classical solo piano at 4pm, Sunday, March 23, Weaverville. • Prepare to be peaceful, uplifted, inspired, invigorated, amazed. • $15. Member of International Sound Therapy Association. RSVP/directions: (828) 645-0235. AquAriAn consciousness fellowsHip (pd.) Metaphysical program inspired by spiritual growth topics of your choice. Meditation, potluck, St. Germain live channeled piano music. • Second and Fourth Wednesday. 6:30pm. • Donation. (828) 658-3362.
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AsHeville insigHt meditAtion (pd.) INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Learn how to get a Mindfulness Meditation practice started. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. 7pm – 8:30. Asheville Insight Meditation, 29 Ravenscroft Dr, Suite 200, (828) 808-4444, www.ashevillemeditation.com AsHeville open HeArt meditAtion (pd.) Deepen your experience of living a heart centered life. Connect with your spiritual heart and the peace residing within. Free, 7pm Tuesdays, 5 Covington St., 296-0017, http://www.heart-sanctuary.org Astro-counseling (pd.) Licensed counselor and accredited professional astrologer uses your chart when counseling for additional insight into yourself, your relationships and life directions. Readings also available. Christy Gunther, MA, LPC. (828) 258-3229.
intuitive development And your sAcred pAtH worksHop (pd.) Saturday, March 29, 1-4 pm. The Cathedral of All Souls. $25 advance fee. Reserve your spot, call Cassandra: 779-9800. i.c.urluvd1s@gmail.com mindfulness meditAtion (pd.) "AsHeville insigHt meditAtion Deepen your authentic presence, and cultivate a happier, more peaceful mind by practicing Insight (Vipassana) Meditation in a supportive community. Group Meditation. Thursdays, 7pm-8:30pm. Sundays, 10am11:30pm. 29 Ravenscroft Dr., Suite 200, Asheville, (828) 808-4444, www.ashevillemeditation.com mindfulness meditAtion clAss (pd.) Explore the miracle of healing into life through deepened stillness and presence. With consciousness teacher and columnist Bill Walz. Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm: Meditation class with lesson and discussions in contemporary Zen living. Asheville Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Ave. (off Merrimon). Donation. Info: 258-3241. www.billwalz.com A course in mirAcles • 2nd & 4th MONDAYS, 6:308:30pm- An open Bible study group. Held at Groce United Methodist Church, 945 Tunnel Road. Free. Info: groceumc. org or 298-6195.
A course of love • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30pm - A class on spiritual transformation. Info and directions: 5054013 or coach@selfandsensibility.com. An explorAtion of spirituAl fun • TU (3/25), 6:30pm - Held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 219 Chunns Cove Road. Info: ginny@thefunconspiracy.com. AsHeville sHAmAnic Journey circle • WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-9pm Shamanic Journey experience required. $10. Registration and info: dreamtimejourneys. net or 398-0630. cloud cottAge 219 Old Toll Circle in Black Mountain. Info: cloudcottage. org or 669-6000. • 4th MONDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meditation, talk and informal discussion. • WE (3/26), 1:30-3:30pm - "Breathing Lessons" for addictions professionals. dHArmA reAding And discussion • THURSDAYS, 7pm - Held at Shambhala Meditation Center, 19 Westwood Place. Free. Info: asheville.shambhala.org. grAce lutHerAn cHurcH 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890. • WEDNESDAYS through (4/9), 4:45pm - Lenten supper in Stull Hall. Reservations required. • 4th MONDAYS, 12:1512:45pm - Open sanctuary prayers. introductory lectures on tHe tm tecHnique • THURSDAYS, 6:30 pm Held at Asheville Center for Transcendental Meditation, 165 E. Chestnut. Free. Info: 254-4350 or meditationasheville.org meditAtion And mindfulness prActices • SUNDAYS, 6-6:45 pm - Held at Asheville Yoga Center, 211 S. Liberty St. Free. Info: youryoga.com. musicAl celebrAtion of life • SUNDAYS, 11am - Held at Center For Spiritual Living, 2 Science of Mind Way. Free. Info: cslasheville.org or 2317638. spirit lAws of life worksHop • SU (3/23), 11am12:30pm - "The Law of
Noninterference." Held at Eckankar Center of Asheville, 797 Haywood Road. Info: eckankar-nc.org or 254-6775. women's book study And discussion group • MONDAYS, 7-8:30pm Meets at Seacoast Asheville, 123 Sweeten Creek Road. Registration and info: 2776400. wudAng tAi Ji quAn clAss • SUNDAYS, 11-noon - Held at French Broad Co-op Movement and Learning Center, 90 Biltmore Ave. $12. Info: greg@mysticdao.com or (401) 714-1051.
spoken & written word blue ridge books 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. Info: blueridgebooksnc.com or 456-6000. • SA (3/22), 3pm - Author Leanna Sain discusses her YA novel Wish. buncombe county public librAries librAry AbbreviAtions - All programs are free unless otherwise noted. Each Library event is marked by the following location abbreviations: n bm = Black Mountain Library (105 N. Dougherty St., 250-4756) n pm = Pack Memorial Library (67 Haywood Street, 250-4700) n ss = Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road, 250-6488) n sw = Swannanoa Library (101 West Charleston Street, 250-6486) • TH (3/20), 2:30pm - Book club: The Winter People by John Ehle. ss • FR (3/21) 10am-4pm- Coffee table book sale. pm. • TU (3/25), 7pm - History of Black Mountain College presentation. bm • WE (3/26), 10am Swannanoa sewing circle. sw city ligHts bookstore 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva. Events are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: citylightsnc.com or 586-9499. • TH (3/20), 10:30am - Coffee with the Poet series features Terry Michelsen. mAlAprop's bookstore And cAfe 55 Haywood St. Info: malaprops.com or 254-6734. Events are free, unless otherwise noted.