The Final Cut: Come out Saturday to celebrate the rapture, cut Ashvegas’ hair and raise money for a good cause

I can hear the commenters now – it’s about time.

It’s about time for the end of times. And it’s about time for Ashvegas to get his hair cut. 

What began as a funny bit of poking fun at all the predictions of the rapture this weekend among Twitter friends this morning quickly turned into a real hair cut for me, and a chance to raise some money for a local nonprofit.

It all started when Twitter bud PluckyChicken suggested folks shave for the doomsday event. In the course of conversation, I volunteered to let people shave the hair on my noggin. It’s been about two years since I had a serious hair cut, and in light of Judgment Day, I figured what the hell.

So here’s what we’re doing:

Come out to Sazerac, Asheville’s amazing cocktail bar, on Saturday afternoon. Come early and relax. The hair cutting will start promptly at 6 p.m. Donate $25 and you’ll get handed a pair of scissors to clip a lock. Or just give whatever you can, and I’m sure you’ll get your shot. (There’s plenty to go around.)

All the proceeds will go to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, which needs money to repair a washing machine it uses to launder their pet stuff. Hair care professionals from Ananda, Asheville’s killer hair salon, will be on hand to make sure I don’t walk away looking like a mess. (And for a little emotional support for me, I hope.)

Let’s have some fun, celebrate together and raise some much-needed money for our furry friends.