The Brandy Bar

REMINDER we will be closed 2/24 and reopen Wed 3/4 as usual.
Wed 3/4 – 3/7 – An incredible and fantastic introduction of a continuous feed on our TV of that historic aerial film of Hendersonville in 1925 – see the old street car that ran through the center of town, early buildings and the beginnings of what is now downtown Hendersonville
Thurs 3/5 – Our usual special priced cocktail drinks + a ½ price flight
Thurs 3/5 – 5:30 PM – Local author Renee Kumor will read and discuss her newest book, River Bend Chronicles, her 14th volume in the series entitled Girlfight
Sat 3/7 – 7:30 PM – Carver & Carmody, Mare Carmody as vocalist (sometimes playing guitar) and Mike Carver on guitar. Their sound is a bluesy country blend, mixed in with some original tunes and a whole lot of heart.

Upcoming:

3/11 – 7 PM – In the Company of Writers continues a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets followed by an open mic forum. The Chicago blues music of “Mr. Jimmy” welcomes you, continues during intermission and closes the evening. These inspirational gatherings will elucidate and entertain those attending. The fourth in the series, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. Following the readings and discussion there will be an open mic for those wishing to share their stories, with sign-ups from 6:30 until 6:50 p.m. Co-Sponsored by The Brandy Bar + Cocktails & North Carolina Writers Network. There will also be a sign-up link on The Brandy Bar + Cocktails web-site https://thebrandybar.com/writers-open-mic/

3/13  – 5:30 PM – Bitters #101 workshop – limited to 12; includes all materials to produce 6 bottles of bitters of your choice – alcohol, herbs/aromatics, curing jars, medicine bottles with droppers,+ list of food and drink recipes using bitters – only $35. Sign-ups will be posted.

Wed 2/12 7 PM
In the Company of Writers presents a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets followed by an open mic forum. These inspirational gatherings will elucidate and entertain those attending. This is a third in the series and features:
Emry Trantham is an English teacher in Hendersonville. Her poetry has been recently published or is forthcoming in Tar River Poetry, Carolina Quarterly, Cider Press Review, Cold Mountain Review, and others. She was also a 2019 Gilbert-Chappell Emerging Poet.
Andrew K. Clark grew up & lives in Alexander, North Carolina. Jesus in the Trailer (Main Street Rag, 2019) his first collection of poetry. Recipient of the Georgia Southern University Roy F. Powell Creative Writing Award, UCLA’s Out of Anonymity, fall / lines, The Wrath Bearing Tree, Good Juju, and NO: 1 journals. https://blindsquirrel.bandcamp.com/album/nene-concertini-parts-1-4
Open mic from 8 – 9 p.m. with sign-ups from 6:30 – 6:50 p.m. or on line: https://thebrandybar.com/writers-open-mic/ During sign-ups, intermission and after the open-mic, Charles Wilkinson will share a performance on elements of his demonstration series on the question of Ottoman “Blind Squirrel” Dietz, a mid-twentieth century writer and musician from central Virginia. Check out a snippet https://blindsquirrel.bandcamp.com/album/nene-concertini-parts-1-4

Thurs 2/13 Special priced valentine cocktails + 1 flight
History of Valentine’s Day is murky. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure.
Cosmopolitan –Brandy, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry juice
Jack Rose – Laird’s applejack, grenadine, lime juice
Pom-Berry Deep Red cocktail – brandy, Chambord, pomegranate & lime juice, cardamom bitters
Rosso Brandy Martini – Brandy, Italian sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
Ruby Red-Tini – Douglas fir brandy, ruby grapefruit juice, lime juice, grenadine
US Flight (4 from 4 states) ½ price

Fri 2/14 – 6-8 PM An authentic Caribbean dinner sponsored by Rotary as fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Research. Don’t stress over plans for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day and don’t stay home alone! Warm your heart for CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust). All proceeds to benefit cutting-edge Alzheimer’s research grants. Only $15 per person! Your choice of shrimp OR chicken with rice, salad & dessert. The Brandy Bar will offer a full brandy and brandy cocktail menu. Consider a $25 donation in lieu of ticket. Purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-heart-for-cart-caribbean-dinner-tickets

Sat 2/15 – 8 PM Sunlight Drive Acoustic Duo – Mike Vilenski and Jim Burgard play a mix of Americana, Blues, Folk and Classic Rock songs spanning the 60s through today.