Community Calendar

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee

Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes

There are songs of loss and songs of found. No music has gone deeper into heartache, flirtation, and reverie than jazz. From Billie Holiday’s ache to Sarah Vaughan’s sass, from the lonely beauty of Miles Davis to the spiritual seriousness of John Coltrane, ballads are more than songs—they’re confessions, memories, and quiet acts of resilience.

Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all—each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level.

What You’ll Experience:

Guided listening
Live music demonstrations
Stories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
A space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery

Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker’s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters.

A Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee

Sun, Mar 1 • 3 pm | 60 Minutes

There are songs of loss and songs of found. No music has gone deeper into heartache, flirtation, and reverie than jazz. From Billie Holiday’s ache to Sarah Vaughan’s sass, from the lonely beauty of Miles Davis to the spiritual seriousness of John Coltrane, ballads are more than songs—they’re confessions, memories, and quiet acts of resilience.

Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all—each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level.

What You’ll Experience:

Guided listening
Live music demonstrations
Stories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
A space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery

Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker’s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.”
This program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.” The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski (RA). At the heart of “Ta-Ra-Ra” is Rachmaninoff’s (RA) renowned and emotive Symphony No. 2 in E Minor. Join us as we travel to the charming WNC communities of Waynesville and Weaverville.

Saturday, February 28th, 2026
First United Methodist Church of Waynesville
566 S. Haywood St.
Waynesville, NC 28786

Sunday, March 1st, 2026
First Baptist Church of Weaverville
63 N Main St.
Weaverville, NC 28787

Info: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/ta-ra-ra-feb-mar-2026, Facebook, Instagram, or call 828-782-3354.

Tickets: $20 General Admission, $15 Students, 6 and Under Free

DogDay BlueJay’s debut studio album, The Book, is a collection of 12 songs chronicling the journey behind the 2026 release, recording in 6 states with 5 recording engineers.

It started at lunch when Mark was encouraged to buy a Tascam digital recorder, sparking an unexpected new direction. Soon the first song, "Jones Jacket," was written with help of 2 friends in memory of a late friend, Joel Jenkins, inspired by an Army jacket, which he wore for years.

Joanie Sanders, a talented multi-instrumentalist, guided trips to her family’s studio in Florida, where 3 tracks were recorded. The duo worked on more songs using the Tascam before seeking the expertise and home studio of bass player Dave Roe in Nashville. Roe, a former Johnny Cash collaborator, passed before he could contribute, but his studio was instrumental in the project.

The loss of Roe shifted the project to Treehouse Studio in Nashville, TN, where songs were finalized and mixing completed. While working as a DJ, Mark met album cover artist James Flournoy Holmes, whose involvement reinvigorated the album. Joanie's connections, with Willie Nelson’s drummer Billy English, also played a key role. A song titled “Quit Too Late” was written after Billy shared a Waylon Jennings quote in conversation with his brother, Paul English. Though scheduling with Billy was challenging, the track was eventually recorded in Fort Worth, TX, with Billy on drums and in Nashville with Dennis Winters (The Winters Brothers Band) also adding vocals.

THE BOOK refers to music availability as a physical product and “calls attention to those who helped bring this project to completion”.

ARTIST: DogDay BlueJay
TITLE: The Book

CONTACT: Mark McAfee 864-304-2998
dogdaybluejay@gmail.com

Producer: Mark McAfee
STREET DATE: 3/6/2026
LP CATALOG
UPC

Players:
Mark McAfee – Vocals, Guitar, Dobro, Bass and Rainstick
Joanie Sanders – Vocals, Bass and Piano
Tim Carter- Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar and Harmonica
Mike Bagwell- Pedal Steel Guitar
David Sanders – Drums
Mack Sanders – Guitar, Bass
Flournoy Holmes – Flute
Dakota Holden - Pedal Steel Guitar
Smith Curry – Pedal Steel Guitar
Dennis Winters - Vocal
Randy Tucker – Guitar
Billy English – Drums

THE BOOK will be celebrated with a release show at Poe Mill Music in Greenville, SC on March 1, 2026
I would welcome to come speak with you about the album and/or the event.

Celebrating Doc Watson: ft. Jack Lawrence and Friends, Peter Rowan + Celebrating Doc Watson: ft. Jack Lawrence and Friends, Peter Rowan + more

DOM FLEMONS at the GREY EAGLE

🌱 Grow Crazy! MountainTrue’s ONLINE Spring Native Plant Sale is coming soon—mark your calendar so you can dig in before your top picks vanish! The online sale opens at 9 am on March 1st. Sign up to be notified when the sale goes live.

From native trees and shrubs to pollinator-friendly blooms and wildlife-loving plants, we’ve got the goodies your garden (and the critters) will love. All plants come from our friends at Carolina Native Nursery, grown with care just for you.

Orders will be accepted from March 1st through March 31st, while supplies last. You must pay for the order at the time you submit it in order to secure your species and size of choice. Then, pick up your order in Asheville, NC at Oteen Baptist Church on Tuesday, April 14th, between 3 pm and 6 pm.

Orders MUST be picked up on Tuesday, April 14th unless, due to exceptional circumstances, other arrangements are made PRIOR to placing the order by contacting amy@mountaintrue.org.

Native shrubs and perennials are a vital component of healthy streams and lakes. They help prevent erosion, filter pollution from runoff, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. MountainTrue staff and volunteers spend significant time and resources removing nonnative invasive plants along streams and lake shorelines to protect water quality and ensure that the native vegetation stays healthy.

Plants that are found here inspire a “sense of place” and pride in our mountain communities and promote wise stewardship and conservation of natural resources.

Explore Winter Fun & Movement with Your Little One – Grown-Up & Me Arctic Animals

Embark on a frosty, fun-filled adventure in Grown-Up & Me Dance: Arctic Animals! This class invites little explorers ages 1.5–3 and their trusted adults to groove, twirl, and wiggle through the magical world of polar bears, penguins, and snowy arctic friends. Children begin to strengthen their gross motor skills, discover rhythm and musicality, spark early language and listening abilities, and gently practice being part of a classroom environment. Every session is a joyful opportunity to bond, move, and imagine side by side, laying the foundation for confidence and creativity in future movement experiences.

Leap, Glide, and Stomp Through Winter Fun – Morning Mini-Movers Arctic Animals

Bundle up for a frosty fun adventure in Morning Mini Movers: Arctic Animals! In this playful winter mini-mester, dancers aged 3–5 will leap like Arctic hares, glide like penguins, and stomp like snow-covered polar bears as they explore dance through an imaginative, snow-themed experience. Each class helps young movers develop coordination, rhythm, focus, and creativity while building confidence in a classroom setting. Along the way, they’ll practice social skills, teamwork, and independence—laying a strong foundation for future dance classes, sports, and all kinds of movement activities.

Learn Ballroom Dancing with Your Partner – 4-Week Beginners Course, Feb 16–Mar 9

Ballroom 1 is the perfect way to extend the romance and give your special someone an experience you'll both treasure. ​Music, dancing, and fun are guaranteed as you and your partner explore the exciting world of Latin and Ballroom dancing. From the smooth elegance of foxtrot and rumba to the infectious rhythms of salsa, merengue, and swing, you'll discover styles that will have you moving with confidence and joy.​ This 4-week course is designed for beginners—no experience necessary! You'll learn the basics of social dancing and finally be prepared for your next wedding, party, or special event. No more chair dancing for you!