Avery Park

Book Club
2017-12-20 00:00 UTC
Book Club typically meets the fourth Friday of the month at 7pm.
To join please email Linda Martin at ljmartin2@icloud.com,

Trail Work
2017-11-18 09:00 - 12:00
Join your neighbors to work on our trails 11/18, 9am – noon. Mainly, we’ll be continuing our work on the Evergreen Trail towards Blue Mist Way ~ we’re almost there!

Streamside Concert
2017-11-12 15:00 - 17:00
“I’ve loved Johann Sebastian Bach’s transcendently beautiful music all my life, but as a non-classically-trained steel-string guitarist and mandolinist I assumed for years that actually performing any of his work myself was out of the question. Then I acquired my first vintage Gibson mandolin, and vaguely remembered that Bach had composed for unaccompanied violin and for unaccompanied cello…and thought, that should be possible on mandolin, maybe I could learn one or two short pieces…and one thing led to another…”
Since their rediscovery in the late 19th century by legendary cellist Pablo Casals, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello have been celebrated as unquestioned masterpieces of the Baroque era, in the repertoire of virtually every cellist as well as being adapted for viola, string bass, lute, harp, classical guitar, electric guitar, marimba and even trumpet…but never before has the complete cycle been recorded on mandolin. Now, Robin explores the boundless beauty and emotion of the Suites and their ethereal lightness when transposed from cello to mandolin, and the result is nothing short of magical: a feast of otherworldly music overheard from some mysterious, enchanted realm. This year, Robin has released an album of the first three Suites, performed on Gibson mandolins from 1920, 1921 and 1909 respectively. Volume two will follow with Suites four through six.

Streamside Concert
2017-11-04 19:00 - 22:00
Sitarist Indrajit Banerjee is one of the leading exponents of the Maihar Gharana. He was born in a musical family, unique due to the large number of accomplished artists in Hindustani Classical Music. He got inspiration from his sitarist mother, Manju Banerjee, who was a disciple of late Nikhil Banerjee, He took intensive training from his uncle, Pandit Kartick Kumar, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar. All of this training developed a strong foundation for Indrajit’s music, and creative individuality. Indrajit has a special touch on Sitar combined with technical virtuosity and sensitivity. He is an A grade artist of All India Radio and National Television, Panel Artist for Indian Council Of Cultural Relations, has served as Judge for A.I.R (Kolkata), and is a member of the American Federations of Musicians, and voting member of The Recording Academy (Grammies). He was awarded the Gokul Nag Memorial Medal in 1987 by Bangia Sangeet Parishad, (W. Bengal), “Sur Mani”in 1990 by Sur Sringal Samsad Bombay, Avinav Kala Samman in 1997 by Avinav Kala Parishad (Bhopal). Parangotsava-2007 (a festival held in Mysore, Karnataka) recognised him as Veteran (Pandit). In 2014 awarded for exceptional contribution by (SAPNA) IL U.S.A. Indrajit has been touring extensively toured in the U.K., Europe, Caribbean Islands, Lebanon , Hawaii, Alaska, Costa Rica, Brazil and Canada for the last 18 years as a solo sitar artist. He has also collaborated with several artists from the West, including STING (Channel V Awards), Yaron Herman, Abbos Kosimov, Goodman Theatre, Fareed Haque, etc. He has several solo sitar albums to his credit and also has been featured in many albums. His music can be purchased on Itunes and Cdbaby, and can be streamed on Spotify, Pandora, Lastfm, etc. Indrajit has National and International awards from India and the U.S.A. His lessons and instructional DVDs on Sitar are popular throughout the world. Indrajit is also a composer and has arranged music for several albums and award winning documentary films. Please click on the link http://antaraschool.com/concert-schedule/ for more information on his tour dates and teaching.His latest band is called “SitarJi ” with sitar combined with drums tabla synth and electronic loops / bass is well received.

Private Party 6:30-8:30
2017-10-28 18:30 - 20:00

Private Party 10-noon
2017-10-28 10:00 - 12:00

Book Club
2017-10-27 19:00 - 22:00
October’s book club is The Last Castle. It is the story of Biltmore house from the beginning and the reviews are outstanding. We will meet at Marilyn Bazemore’s house, Oct 27 7 pm. Remember to bring a side dish to share and BYO.

Al Petteway & Amy White Matinee
2017-10-15 15:00 - 17:00
Al Petteway & Amy White
October 14 7:30 pm, no potluck
October 15 3:00 matinee, no potluck
Suggested donation, $20
Grammy-Winning Guitarist, Indie-Award Winning Duo Contemporary Celtic- & Appalachian-Influenced Acoustic Groove.
Back for their 5th Streamside weekend for 2 performances.
Award-winning, critically acclaimed, passionate and playful, Al & Amy offer an intoxicating blend of musical styles. Their repertoire includes original, traditional, contemporary Celtic- and Appalachian-influenced music with occasional nods to rock and jazz. Their performances feature acoustic guitar, mandolin, Celtic harp, piano, banjo, lap dulcimer, world percussion, and a touch of vocals.
Before moving from the Washington, DC area to the mountains of Western North Carolina, Al & Amy won 50 WAMMIE Awards from the Washington Area Music Association. In addition, they were awarded 5 separate grants from the Maryland State Arts Council for both music composition and instrumental performance. They won an INDIE from The Association for Independent Music, and Al won a GRAMMY from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Al was voted one of the Top 50 Guitarists of all time by the readers of Acoustic Guitar Magazine and in 2008 he won Silver and Bronze medals in the magazine’s “Players’ Choice Awards.”
Al & Amy’s music was featured throughout the soundtrack of the 2009 Ken Burns EMMY-winning documentary, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, and part of many more, including Baseball: The Tenth Inning, Prohibition, The Dust Bowl, and The Roosevelts. Their album, Caledon Wood, (which includes the main theme of the National Parks documentary) was counted among the essential albums of the past 20 years in the Acoustic Guitar Magazine 20th anniversary issue.
“High in the Blue Ridge,” Al & Amy’s recording of Appalachian- and Celtic-inspired melodies, was released in early 2011. And they each released solo CDs in 2012. Al’s is a solo acoustic project featuring Fingerstyle Blues titled “It’s Only the Blues” and Amy’s features her original songs and is titled “Home, Sweet Home.” In 2014, Al released “Mountain Guitar – A Musical Portrait of the Appalachian Mountains” and in 2015, the long-awaited “Dream Guitars, Vol. II – Hand Picked” was released. In 2016, “Didn’t We Waltz” spotlights Amy’s deeply evocative vocals and lyrics and features both Amy’s and Al’s instrumental work, with support from Sally Van Meter on slide guitar and Sally Sparks on Continuum Fingerboard

Al Petteway & Amy White Concert
2017-10-14 19:30 - 22:00

Trail Work
2017-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Smokemont
Trail Lovers,
Let’s plan to do some trail work on Saturday, October 7, from 9am to noon. The guys doing the tree trimming along our roads have left us a pile of chips that we can spread along both trails, especially where there’s bare dirt or high roots. The pile looks intimidating but the chips are very lightweight. Meanwhile, the strongest among us can work on log steps up the steep hill beyond the stream we crossed on the Evergreen Trail the last time. And, believe it or not, there’s still plenty of invasive oriental bittersweet lurking around, but hopefully not for too much longer!
Please let me know if you’d like to help at kdodo5895@gmail.com
Kathy O
AP Trails Committee

Board Meeting
2017-09-27 15:00 - 17:00
Any residents are invited to attend. Minutes will be posted and can find them on IPM and AP website

Pool Closed For The Year
2017-09-24 08:00 - 17:00
Hope everyone enjoyed the new look of the pool this year. Thanks to the pool committee for the face lift! Join us again next year.

Pool Closes
2017-09-24
The pool will be closed along with the cabana will be locked up. Please get everything out of the refrigerator. Thanks.

Fall Cookout
2017-09-23 17:00 - 22:00
Plan to join your neighbors at the Avery Park Fall Cookout on Saturday, September 23rd, at the cabana/pool area beginning at 5 PM. The Association will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments, chips, water, plastic serving ware, and paper products. As always, we are asking everyone to bring a side dish or dessert, as well as your favorite beverage.
We also need volunteers to help set up, to be grill chefs, and for clean up. If you will be attending the cookout, please RSVP to Sam Faeth (Margaretannfaeth@gmail.com) and let her know how many guests you will be bringing (total adults and total kids, including yourself), what side dish or dessert you will be bringing, and if you would like to volunteer to help set up, grill, or clean up.

Mexican Train Night
2017-09-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Cabana
If you are interested in playing/learning Mexican Train with your neighbors, then come down to the cabana on Sunday, Sept 10, at 6pm. Bring your beverage of choice and a dish to share with the players. If you have the game please bring it too – the more the merrier! Please RSVP for this event to Marilyn Haas-Haseman at mlyhaas@gmail.com.

Cocktails at the Cabana
2017-09-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Cabana
Join us for Cocktails at the Cabana on Saturday, August 5th, at 5 pm at the cabana pavilion. Cocktails at the cabana are no host, no RSVP events. Anyone who wants to attend can just show up. Bring your favorite beverage, and if you want, bring an hors d’ oeuvre to share.

Private Event at Cabana
2017-08-27 15:00 - 21:30, 2017-08-19 08:00 - 10:00

Mexican Train Night
2017-07-29 18:00 | Cabana
If you are interested in playing/learning Mexican Train with your neighbors, then come down to the cabana on Saturday, July 29th, at 6pm. Bring your beverage of choice and a Mexican dish/appetizer to share with the players. If you have the game please bring it too – the more the merrier! Please RSVP for this event to Marilyn Haas-Haseman at mlyhaas@gmail.com.

Olive Oil & Wine Tasting
2017-07-25 17:30 - 19:00 | The Tree & Vine, 10 Crispin Court, D-104, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
The Tree & Vine (located in Gerber Village at 10 Crispin Court, Suite D-104) will be hosting a special Avery Park Community Olive Oil & Wine Tasting from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Educate your palate and taste free olive oils and appetizers! Samples of wine will also be offered, and any full glass of wine will be $5.00

Board Meeting
2017-07-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Cabana
This meeting will be held at the Cabana.

Social Committee Meeting
2017-07-12 15:00 - 17:00
Meeting begins at 3pm at the cabana. Please bring your calendars and ideas for potential social events.
