Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary

2010 marks the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Join an extraordinary journey through the stories of this remarkable route and the region through which it passes. Discover the opportunities the 75th Anniversary presents! This yearlong celebration will include events all along the 469-miles of the parkway, from Virginia to North Carolina. Check the Web site often as new events are added.

Event date(s):

Jan 01, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Inflorescence

The North Carolina Arboretum is host to a new series of outdoor sculpture installations by artists Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield. Inflorescence runs through February 2011 and features a variety of botanical forms created from synthetic nylon fabric. Elements include 14-feet-tall sprout-like striped plants, giant blades of nylon grass, large-scale synthetic flowers, and odd plant-like shapes inspired by nature. The pieces combine the order and geometry of a flower garden with the organic and shifting nature of a field, especially when the elements are moving with air currents. The exhibit is designed to be kinetic and activated by wind. The title, Inflorescence, is derived from the structure and patterns of plant organisms and growth cycles. Installation sites include: • The Baker Exhibit Center, on view through August • The Canopy Walk, on view from June through October • The Education Center, on view from August through October; and • The Quilt Garden, on view from November through February 2011 Brown and Scofield have collaborated for 10 years to create interventionist social art through nomadic sculptural forms and lightweight tensile structures. Brown and Scofield’s collaborative artwork has been exhibited at galleries and museums throughout the United States including the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Inflorescence is supported in part by The University of Tennessee School of Art, The University of Tennessee Office of Research. Visit www.ncarboretum.org for more information or call 828.665.2492.

Event date(s):

Apr 12, 2010 to Feb 01, 2011

Poetry on the Porch of the Old Kentucky Home

Poet Keith Flynn will open the second season of Poetry on the Porch of the Old Kentucky Home, at the Thomas Wolfe House Memorial, on Friday, May 21, 2010, from Noon until 1 p.m. The series continues with: Annette Clapsaddle on Friday, June 18, 2010 Laura Hope-Gill on Friday, July 16, 2010 Deborah Foerst on Friday, August 20, 2010 Thomas Rain Crowe on Friday, September 17, 2010 Sebastian Matthews on Friday, October 15, 2010 All programs are free and open to the public, so join us at the boyhood home of Asheville author Thomas Wolfe.

Event date(s):

May 01, 2010 to Oct 01, 2010

Pickin' on the Porch of the Old Kentucky Home

Brooke and George Buckner will kick off the third season of Pickin' on the Porch of the Old Kentucky Home with their distinct blend of old time ballads, blue grass and country standards, on Friday, May 7, 2010, from Noon until 2 p.m., on the front porch of the boyhood home of noted Asheville author Thomas Wolfe. The series will continue with: Buddy Davis on Fri., June 4, 2010 Don Humphries on Fri., July 2, 2010 Don Lewis on Fri., August 6, 2010 Carol Rifkin/Paul's Creek Band on Fri., Sept. 3, 2010 Roger Howell & Friends on Fri., Oct. 1, 2010

Event date(s):

May 07, 2010 to Oct 01, 2010

Haywood Community College Graduate Show

The Folk Art Center is pleased to host this exhibition showcasing the talent of recent graduates of Haywood Community College's Production Crafts Department. Show will feature textiles, wood, clay, and jewelry.

Event date(s):

May 08, 2010 to Sep 05, 2010

Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell

Hands in Harmony is a photographic exploration of the makers of Appalachian folk music and traditional handcrafts by photographer Tim Barnwell. The exhibition includes approximately 30 black-and-white photographic portraits of well-known figures in the Appalachian music and crafts communities and images of some who are not as well known. The images are drawn from Barnwell's three decades in photography. They speak to the beauty and uniqueness of handmade objects and their creators as well as the musical heritage carried on by the traditional musicians of the region.

Event date(s):

May 14, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

This larger than life pop-up book exhibition dazzles the eyes and stimulates the mind using creativity, play and exploration. Visitors literally step into the pages of the story at each exhibit section designed as an open book. Science, art and history are explored through the wonder of this timeless story with hands-on activities and interactive exhibits such as puppets of Oz with a message of tolerance, the Tin Woodsman sharing physiology of the heart, and Scarecrow allowing visitors to pick his brain! Visitors follow the characters on their journey along the ‘road of yellow brick’ through the Land of Oz and by the end, visitors and the story’s characters learn more about themselves with a complement of character building learning curriculum.

Event date(s):

May 28, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Eyes on Earth

Far beyond the atmosphere of Earth, at orbits ranging from 290 to over 35,400 km (180 to over 22,000 miles) above sea level, circle the satellites of the Earth Observing System. This small group of human-made scientific observers is constantly scanning our planet: tracking weather, monitoring pollution, creating maps, and gathering information that helps scientists predict storms, monitor forest fires, and study the holes in the ozone layer. EYES ON EARTH, a highly interactive science exhibition, focuses on the EOS and examines how satellite observations are made and what we can learn about the Earth using space technology. Designed primarily for families and school groups (elementary through adults), visitors learn what a satellite is, discover the different types of orbits, and explore cutting-edge technology similar to that used by EOS scientists. EYES ON EARTH brings these concepts “down to earth” through a combination of fun, accessible interactives in a playful and “spacey” environment.

Event date(s):

May 28, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010

3rd Annual Sculpture for the Garden

Beginning the first Saturday in June and going through December, Grovewood hosts their annual Sculpture for the Garden exhibition. This outdoor sculpture invitational features contemporary sculptures by nationally-recognized artists. Sculptures range from playful pieces suitable for the home or garden, to works for public spaces and corporate settings.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Craft, Architecture & Design at Grovewood Gallery

Six outstanding architects have been invited to create interior spaces that demonstrate the impact and originality of incorporating craft in your home. Working with teams of artists, interior designers and builders, these architects have designed rooms that feature handcrafted architectural and design elements. The rooms will be filled with great ideas and inspiration, whether you are building a new home, renovating or simply looking to freshen up your space. Come to Grovewood Gallery and find original handcrafted elements to make your dream home a reality.

Event date(s):

Jul 03, 2010 to Sep 05, 2010

Shindig on the Green

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, and informal jam sessions. Come celebrate the treasured cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. FREE. Summer Saturday evenings, along about sundown (or 7:00pm for those who wear a watch). For more information please visit the Folk Heritage Committee’s website: www.folkheritage.org.

Event date(s):

Jul 03, 2010 to Sep 04, 2010

Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest

Sallie Ellington Middleton (1926 – 2009), who passed away last summer, spent the last several decades of her life in her childhood home in Asheville, a magical place that was designed by her uncle, the noted architect Douglas Ellington. With masterful handling of a new medium, Middleton infused her work with her passion for the natural world. This exhibition features a number of the nature studies for which Middleton gained fame. It also includes a rarely seen group of images that Middleton painted about an adventure with her and her sister on Christmas Eve. Middleton is considered one of the top wildlife artists in the nation. Her art is loved by many due to her remarkable eye for detail.

Event date(s):

Jul 16, 2010 to Dec 05, 2010

Make It, Bake It, Take It! (Ages 6-12) with Gabriel Kline

Join Gabe for a fun and exciting clay class with tons of cool projects that you will be able to take home and enjoy. Work with slabs, giant coils and molds to make awesome works of art. Also spend plenty of time on the Potter’s wheel. Gabe’s classes fill up quickly, so sign up today! Thursdays 4-6pm, Ages 6-12

Event date(s):

Aug 02, 2010 to Oct 07, 2010

Fly Casting Classes

Every Thursday and Sunday throughout the months of August and September, Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman is offering a 2-hour fly casting lesson to the public for just $30. The classes, which run from 11 a.m to 1 p.m., include use of a fly rod, reel, waders and boots, as well as individualized instruction from a professional fly fishing guide. Reservations are required - 877-3106.

Event date(s):

Aug 05, 2010 to Sep 30, 2010

Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits

Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits celebrates the life and work of groundbreaking artist Sewell Sillman (1924 – 1992). In the late 1940s, Sillman studied with Josef Albers at Black Mountain College and continued to work with Albers until the 1970s. Sillman absorbed Albers’s approach to color, design, drawing and education over the decades of their work together, bringing Albers’s lessons to bear on his own art and teaching. This exhibition features many of Sillman’s graceful abstract drawings and watercolors alongside powerful color studies printed in collaboration with Albers.

Event date(s):

Aug 06, 2010 to Jan 01, 2011

Surface Embellishment with Cynthia Lee

Integrate textural surfaces and ornamental accents into your favorite handbuilt forms. Create stamps, patterns and small molds to work with and try sprigging, sgraffito, carving, and altering. Experiment with layered slips, underglazes, oxide washes, and colored terra sigillata to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Handbuilding, experienced Beginner to Intermediate Wednesdays 3-5:30pm

Event date(s):

Aug 11, 2010 to Oct 06, 2010

Bigger Pots, Made Easy with Gabriel Kline

Do you want to increase the scale of your work but feel intimidated by large pieces of clay? Join Gabe as he demystifies the techniques used to create large planters, fruit bowls, vases, platters and more. Techniques are simple, fun and easy to learn. You’ll be amazed at the pieces you make! Wheel, Intermediate to Advanced Wednesdays 6:30-9pm

Event date(s):

Aug 11, 2010 to Oct 06, 2010

Plates, Platters and Pictures with Heather Tinnaro

Do you remember that teacher who would take you outside for class on nice days? It's time to try that again. We will make handbuilt and thrown plates and platters of all sizes and decorate them with images we build ourselves from the great outdoors (No previous drawing experience necessary). Wheel or Handbuilding, All Levels Thursdays 10am-12:30pm

Event date(s):

Aug 12, 2010 to Oct 07, 2010

Empty Bowls, facilitated by Lori Theriault and Heather Tinnaro

Empty Bowls is a movement to raise money and awareness in an effort to end hunger and food insecurity. In this class you'll learn more about Empty Bowls, enjoy guest artists (including John Hartom, the founder of the Empty Bowls Movement) and do a good deed because the bowls you make will be used in Asheville's Empty Bowls event in mid-October. Wheel or Handbuilding Experienced Beginner and Intermediate to Advanced Thursdays 3-5:30pm

Event date(s):

Aug 12, 2010 to Oct 07, 2010

Foundations of Handbuilding with Shay Amber

Let Shay introduce you to the fantastic art of handbuilding with clay. Construct forms with a variety of techniques, including coil and slab construction. Surface considerations will be an integral part of your creative process and you will learn about underglaze and glaze application as they relate to lowfire ceramics. Handbuilding, Beginner Thursdays 6:30-9pm

Event date(s):

Aug 12, 2010 to Oct 07, 2010

Boxes, Vases and Bottles with Becca Floyd

Finish out summer by exploring a variety of techniques for closed cylinder forms. We will work on immediate altering, handles, feet, and flanges. These pots are not for food, so we will investigate a wider range of decorating and glazing possibilities. Bring your throwing sticks, paddles, and ideas! Wheel, Intermediate Mondays 3-5:30pm

Event date(s):

Aug 16, 2010 to Oct 11, 2010

Making Faces with Alex irvine

Learn basic to advanced approaches and unusual techniques for building and sculpting faces with clay. Render emotion, age, gender, and ethnicity by understanding anatomy and working from a live model. Projects and demonstrations will range from busts to face-jug portraiture. Handbuilding, All Levels Mondays 6:30-9pm

Event date(s):

Aug 16, 2010 to Oct 11, 2010

Wheel Throwing, Part II with Emily Reason

Join this class to improve your basic throwing skills. Build on your existing knowledge to make cylinders and bowls into pitchers, vases, plates and serving pieces. We will also alter pots and experiment with surface treatments such as stamping, carving, sgraffito and glazing techniques. Wheel, Seasoned Beginner Tuesdays 3-5:30pm

Event date(s):

Aug 17, 2010 to Oct 12, 2010

Fundamentals of Wheelthrowing with Emily Reason

Experience the satisfaction of honing skills needed to create pottery that you can use at home. In this introductory level class we’ll focus on the basics; making cups, mugs and bowls. Along with your pottery gems, you can expect to walk away with a basic understanding of the ceramic process. Wheel, Beginner Tuesdays 6:30-9pm

Event date(s):

Aug 17, 2010 to Oct 12, 2010

Watercolor World

Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center 2nd Floor Gallery will enjoy this new exhibit by painter Jim Morrison, who strives to share his love of nature's beauty, the human figure and strong light. "I want the viewer to come into the painting and feel a part of the subject."

Event date(s):

Aug 18, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

The 39 Steps

Broadway’s longest-running comedy thriller! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! The cast of four, featuring Flat Rock Playhouse’s own Scott Treadway, plays over 150 characters in this story about an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure.

Event date(s):

Aug 19, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Flower Carpet

This 14,400-square-foot design features thousands of plants woven together on the South Terrace of Biltmore House to form a one-of-a-kind lush floral carpet. Biltmore continues to expand this legacy with this imaginative twist, featuring colorful summer blooms covering the ground in a design inspired by one of many historic treasures at Biltmore.

Event date(s):

Aug 20, 2010 to Sep 10, 2010

Moni Hill Artist Reception Friday Aug 27th, 5-8 pm

Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery presents one of Asheville's Darlings, "folk artist", Moni Hill. Artist reception Friday August 27th from 5-8 pm. Wine and cheese will be served, music, FUN. Exhibit runs through September 22nd. Moni Hill is quickly becoming one of Asheville's most sought after artists for personal collections. Fun and colorful and full of joy. Moni Hill's palette consists mostly of cadmiums and cobalts. Things that excite her about her paintings are the hidden patches of canvas or scraps of old jeans that are primed on to all of the wood panels; the lead pencil lines which offer proof of the process; new color combinations; and unexpected object placement. In her work she seeks peace and resolution in the midst of life's contrast.

Event date(s):

Aug 27, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010

Art X Architects

Art X Architects An exhibit of mixed media by local architects, Connecting art, architecture and our build environment Ask an architect what their favorite class was as a kid as many will likely say “Art”. In fact many architects began their study in art, and later transferred their sense of scale and proportion, texture and design to our built environment coloring our skylines and streetscapes with their work. While most know for the design of the buildings where we work, live, play, study and worship, many WNC architects are creating inspiring works in other smaller forms. Many of these “smaller works” by local architects will be on display this fall as the American Institute of Architects; Asheville (AIA Asheville) presents The Art of Architects, September 1-30, 2010 at the Pack Place Gallery, Downtown Asheville. More than 20 architects will show paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography, weavings and furniture. Seeing these works as an exhibit may inform viewers about the many ways an architect is influenced. The exhibit is designed to showcase the talents of our design professional while also educating the public about the important link between art, architecture, and our built environment. An Artists Reception will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 6:00pm at the exhibit space in Pack Place Gallery. To attend, contact rsvp@aiaasheville.com. For more information about the exhibit, visit www.aiaasheville.org. ###

Event date(s):

Sep 01, 2010 to Sep 30, 2010

Raffle for Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculpture

In celebration of the 1st Annual American Craft Week (October 1 – 10, 2010), we will be holding a raffle for a handmade stainless steel Wind Sculpture (Mirinda III) by Utah artist Lyman Whitaker. Mirinda III is valued at $850 and tickets are just $10 each! Shipping charges are extra. Tickets will be on sale September 1st – October 10th. To purchase raffle tickets, please call Grovewood Gallery at 828-253-7651 or visit the gallery in person. The winner will be drawn on October 10th at Grovewood Gallery (need not be present to win). All proceeds benefit CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund) and have been specified for North Carolina artists. For more information on CERF, visit www.craftemergency.org.

Event date(s):

Sep 01, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Angels in America Tickets on Sale - North Carolina Stage Company

Tickets now on sale to the general public! North Carolina Stage Company opens its 2010-2011 Season with the Mainstage production of Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angels in America - Part One: Millennium Approaches,” written by Tony Kushner, directed by Angie Flynn-McIver. Dates of Performances: October 13 - November 7, 2010 Wednesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2 PM

Event date(s):

Sep 01, 2010 to Nov 07, 2010

Back to the Drawing Board! (Ages 6-12) with Leslie Hinton

Use your drawings and doodles as a blueprint for decorating and creating pinch, slab and coil projects. This will be an ideal class for those who are comfortable with drawing and are ready to experiment with clay. Wednesdays, 4-6pm, Ages 6-12

Event date(s):

Sep 01, 2010 to Oct 06, 2010

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Sep 02, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Everyone Cooks! weekly cooking classes

featuring vegetarian, vegan and raw foods. favoring local, organic and wild food sources.

Event date(s):

Sep 02, 2010 at 05:15 PM

Mustangs at the Mansion

National all Mustang car event at the Biltmore Estate. Over 500 Mustangs registered for this 3 day event. National vendors on site (Kicker, NPD, UPR, Aerofinz, Moss Muscle, etc). This is a judged national event, and the best of the best Mustangs in the country will be on display. Admission is free, but limited to car show site only. Does not include admission to Biltmore house or other attractions.

Event date(s):

Sep 03, 2010 to Sep 05, 2010

Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week

Join Parkway Rangers for a moderate to strenuous, 2-hour RT hike on the Richland Balsam Loop Trail. The 1.5-mile guided hike through a high-elevation spruce-fir forest will start at the Haywood/Jackson Overlook, Milepost 431 on the Parkway. Hikers should bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and be prepared for cool, changeable weather. Call 298-5330, ext. 304, for details.

Event date(s):

Sep 03, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Discovery at Dusk - A Guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend.

Event date(s):

Sep 03, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Discovery at Dusk A guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide.

Event date(s):

Sep 03, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Swannanoa Shindig Series

First Friday of every month in Beacon Mill Village, Live Mountain Music & dancing, caller, lessons, cake walk, crafts, yard sale, old timey toys, rope demonstrations, woodworking, crafts, farmers produce, pizza, hot dogs, BarBQ, ice cream, popcorn, children's activities. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR. No pets, no alcohol, please.

Event date(s):

Sep 03, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Emissaries of Peace: The 1762 Cherokee and British Delegations

Visitors to the Baker Exhibit Center are invited to explore this engaging exhibit of archaeological materials excavated from eighteenth-century Cherokee sites, historical documents, and British artifacts that tell the story of these two powerful nations and their representatives who made diplomatic missions to each other’s capitals in 1762.

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 to May 15, 2011

SheTrade

Women's Boutique Consignment Event Featuring Brand Name, High Quality clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories at fantastic prices. Free to public!!

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Making Friends With Fungus

A four-hour walk with Alan Muskat for those looking to begin befriending wild mushrooms. The class will cover mushroom identification and uses as well as how we, as foragers, can respect mushrooms as more than just tasty tidbits on the other end of a fork.

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Tiles (Ages 6-12) with Atcha Turner

Join our class and wind down from a long, fun summer. Share your summer pictures with friends, then preserve these memories in clay as you create tiles of your own. Practice using the slab roller, learn how to make your own press mold and use clay slabs to make ceramics boxes and containers. Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm, Ages 6-12

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 to Oct 09, 2010

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Agobi Project and Kilowatts at Club 828

A night of forward thinking original live electronic music at Club 828 featuring local live electronic group Agobi Project and legendary producer Kilowatts. Peripheral, Liam Collins, and Futexture supporting. $8 in advance, $12 @ door. 9 PM.

Event date(s):

Sep 04, 2010 to Sep 05, 2010

The Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival- LAAFF

Join us in the annual FREE end-of-summer celebration of Asheville's artistic and musical communities, The Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival. LAAFF is entering our 9th year of filling three blocks of N. Lexington Ave in downtown with all local art, food, beer, music, street performers, and random acts of creativity. LAAFF takes place on Sunday, September 5th, 2010.

Event date(s):

Sep 05, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Xavier Rudd

Much like the ascending Koonyum Sun ushers in a new day in New South Wales, the record of the same name by world son Xavier Rudd carries a similar aura of refreshment, of rebirth. From 2002’s To Let, his first studio album, through to 2007’s White Moth, Rudd gradually refined his globally-influenced collage of world music – a matchless mixture of reggae, funk, blues, folk, and nearly every other sort of song with the ability to stimulate people’s spirits. With 2008’s Dark Shades of Blue, though, the world was welcomed into a darker, more somber side of Rudd’s music. The album was indeed musically rich, with an international influence still inherent; however, the overall aura carried a different tinge compared to that of his previous work. As he explains it, his musical output at that time may have been a slight glimpse of what was soon to come.

Event date(s):

Sep 07, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Science Wonders on Wednesday

Join us for some of The Health Adventure’s greatest hits! Educators will present highlights from favorite programs such as “Forces and Motion”, “Sound Science”, and “Yes, No, Maybe”. Enjoy science demonstrations of all kinds...including a few with costumes, music, and lots of silliness! You never know what to expect at The Health Adventure, but you can be sure it will be “Smart Fun”! Perfect for families, home school students, and visitors of all ages. Space is limited so guests will be admitted on a first come-first served basis. For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 08, 2010 at 03:30 PM

NeedToBreathe

"We're from a small town in South Carolina called Possum Kingdom," NeedToBreathe frontman Bear Rinehart explains when asked about the place he and his younger brother/co-writer Bo were raised. "Trust me - there was absolutely no music scene there." And, though he makes light of it, the relative isolation that came with growing up in such an environment must have played some part in fostering the independent-minded approach the Rinehart boys would later bring to their band. In this way, it makes perfect sense that NeedToBreathe's third album is called The Outsiders' and listening to the anthemic title track that opens the 14-song collection, it's clear that they embrace this label as both a badge of honor and a battle cry. The sons of an Assembly of God pastor, Bear and Bo Rinehart had inherited their father's gift with words, and put it to good use in their songwriting; their mother taught piano, making music a constant part of their young lives. Formed in 1999, NeedToBreathe (with childhood friends Joe Stillwell and Seth Bolt) built an impressive regional following, playing throughout the Southeast. Along the way, they sold more than 15,000 copies of their self-released EP's, recorded by Seth, who had earned a degree in record engineering. 2006 saw the release of the band's major label debut, Daylight, and a relentless, national touring schedule. Despite being on the road nearly non-stop, NeedToBreathe returned the following year with The Heat, which went to #2 on the Heatseekers chart and spawned the hit single "More Time," a top 10 success at Triple-A radio (sitting alongside established artists like Coldplay and Jack Johnson). The group's penchant for capturing a poignant moment or eliciting an emotion with their music is evidenced by the numerous songs from each of their albums that have appeared in film and television, including the Hilary Swank-starring, motion picture P.S. I Love You and MTV's "The Hills," among many others.

Event date(s):

Sep 08, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Erin McKeown Performs at North Carolina Stage Company

Come celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Erin's groundbreaking debut album, "Distillation". Erin will perform the album in sequence followed by a set drawing from the best of her old and new music. $15.00 September 8, 2010 at 7:30 pm, Doors at 6:30

Event date(s):

Sep 08, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Broken Social Scene

Founded ten years ago by Kevin Drew and Brendan Canning, Broken Social Scene very quickly established themselves as one of the most vital voices in independent music. Assembled by Drew, and made up of an assortment of musical friends, lovers, and strangers, the band emerged fully-formed from their hometown of Toronto in 2002. They were an instantly engaging energetic entity: a tightly-knit community bursting at the seams with talent, personalities, songs and many, many guitars. Their albums – which were recently regaled on many "Best of the Decade" lists for the 00's – were cinematic, critically-acclaimed splashes of concept and melody, marrying a dizzying onslaught of sounds with finely-crafted choruses. The band's ability to weave a plethora of voices, specific genre elements, and varied instrumentation into a postmodern aural pastiche launched them instantly onto the international stage. Between 2002 and 2009, Broken Social Scene was seemingly everywhere, touring from Mexico City to Moscow, winning Juno Awards, scoring acclaimed films like Half Nelson, making multiple appearances on late-night television shows, and more. Live, their shows were notoriously epic, cathartic affairs, sometimes lasting over three hours – the result of just wanting to keep playing. They made their own videos, created their own art work, and simply looked like they were probably having more fun together than any other band out there.

Event date(s):

Sep 09, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 09, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Origami Folding Frenzy

From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Sep 09, 2010 at 04:00 PM

North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Enjoy fun and games in the mountains of Western North Carolina!

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010

Mushroom Foraging; Off the Eaten Path

Alan Muskat, a mushroom veteran of 15 years, will be leading a five day in-depth excursion pertaining to everything mushroom. From choice edibles and medicinals to the bizarre, rare, and poisonous, be ready to explore during the peak of mushroom season in Appalachia and learn more about the fungus among us. This event is for everyone from the experienced wildcrafter to those looking to develop their foraging and identification skills. Trip includes accommodation (camping in Asheville area) as well as meals, which are sure to incorporate an array of local wild foods as we collect them throughout each day. For those with a shorter time-frame, a weekend-only option is also available.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 to Sep 15, 2010

Asheville Area Piano Forum Meeting

9/10/10 Asheville Area Piano Forum presents piano pedagogy scholar Dr. Melanie Taylor in a lecture/demonstration “New Faces in 21st Century Piano Music” at the Chapel of 1st Baptist Asheville, 5 Oak St., Asheville. Social time 9:30am, business at 10am, lecture 10:30-Noon. Free; all interested are welcome. Call (828)669-4869 for more information. _________________________________________ Note: The Asheville Area Piano Forum is a 501(C)(3) non-profit educational and service organization, comprised of piano enthusiasts, teachers, and piano students.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Along the Path | Paintings and Sculpture by Dale McEntire

Along the Path will feature contemporary landscape paintings and sculptures by Western North Carolina artist Dale McEntire. Dale produces both oil and pastel paintings and sculptures made of stone, steel, glass & bronze. His interest in the spiritual essence of nature can be seen in his use of color and form. Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 11 (2pm - 5pm). Artist in attendance.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 to Oct 31, 2010

Along the Path | Paintings and Sculpture by Dale McEntire

Along the Path will feature contemporary landscape paintings and sculptures by Western North Carolina artist Dale McEntire. Dale produces both oil and pastel paintings and sculptures made of stone, steel, glass & bronze. His interest in the spiritual essence of nature can be seen in his use of color and form. Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 11 from 2 - 5pm. Artist in attendance.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 to Oct 31, 2010

Art Break, Behind the Scenes with Dean Butckovitz

Come get a behind-the-scenes look at setting up an exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum with Dean Butckovitz, Registrar/Preparator. Find out what kinds of measurements are made, why frames are hung at a certain height, how art is matted and framed and much, much more!

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Discovery at Dusk - A Guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Discovery at Dusk A Guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Tortoise

The great majority of artists spend their formative years, if not their entire careers, working to shake off the gravitational pull of their predecessors, and the many masters and masterpieces that came before them. Rare indeed is the artist who outgrows their early influences, and instead become one of the markers by which other groups are measured. Almost alone among bands of the last two decades, Tortoise is a group that resists easy metaphors and analogies, who can be described as sounding like only themselves and no one else. Twenty years after its founding, the band's signature and singularly inimitable sound-a fluid intersection of dub, dance, jazz, techno, rock, and classical minimalism, with no part overwhelming or dominating the whole-remains an American and international original. Even more unusually, they seem to have arrived at their sound with almost no apprenticeship to speak of; to judge from their early singles and albums alone, they seem to have come into being with their musical identity and DNA fully formed, like Athena from the forehead of Zeus. Further, while the group has spawned countless imitators, heirs, and followers-sincere, flattering, and otherwise-Tortoise remains unique in the world of contemporary music for their boundless intellectual curiosity, their unmistakable compositional voice, and their synthesis of seemingly contradictory sound worlds far from their doorstep.

Event date(s):

Sep 10, 2010 at 07:00 PM

New Traditions: Wearable Art

All Southern Highland Craft Guild members have been invited to showcase their talents in this exhibition featuring art as personal adornment such as clothing and jewelry.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Jan 15, 2011

West Asheville Garden Stroll

The popularity of urban gardening has been expanding recently and West Asheville reflects this abundantly and with a quirky edge. The Second Annual West Asheville Garden Stroll will spotlight the astonishing garden diversity thriving in this urban setting. The free community event runs from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM, and kicks off at West Asheville Branch Library at 10:30 AM.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010

New Traditions: Wearable Art

Exhibition featuring the work of Southern Highland Craft Guild members, exploring their talents through wearable art.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Jan 01, 2011

Tsali Challenge Triathlon

We've replaced the traditional swim, bike and run with a lake paddle, a trail run and a mountain bike ride. Teams and individuals compete at Tsali Recreation Area.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Chi Running workshop

Chi Running is a revolutionary running technique that combines movement principles from the ancient martial art – T'ai Chi – with the power and energy of running in order to prevent injury. Runners worldwide have already experienced the difference Chi Running has made in their lives. Of the 24 million people in the U.S. who run, 65% will have to stop running at least once each year due to injury. Millions more quit or avoid running because of the fear of injury, or long-term damage. Yet, there have been few fresh ideas or new approaches to running and injury prevention in the last thirty years. The Chi Running program offers a real solution to the high rate of injury that plagues the sport of running. The Chi Running technique increases mental clarity and focus by engaging your mind. At the same time it teaches you how to deeply relax your body so that you can run freely, effortlessly and without injury for the rest of your life. The Chi Running program virtually changes the landscape of the sport of running and makes running accessible and appealing to people who have stopped running due to injury, who are intimidated by the difficulty and potential danger of running, who want to have a competitive edge, and for those who seek a spiritual component in their fitness program. More information about Chi Running can be found at: www.ChiRunning.com.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment!

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 at 09:30 AM

7th Annual Grandfather Mountain Kidfest

Guided hikes, games, storyellers, music and fun designed to get kids excited about the nature and culture of the NC mountains. Included with park admission.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Dahlia Show

Enjoy bright blooms at the popular Carolinas Dahlia Society Annual Show.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

R.A.L.A.K. 2010 - Rastafari Ancient Living Arts and Kulture

R.A.L.A.K. 2010 will feature local and international music, arts and crafts rooted in the ancient Rastafari traditions. As well, as representa­tives of various Interfaith Communities based in inity, peace and global change for Africa, the earth, and its inhabitants. This year the bill features Stephen Marley and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, as well as Bunny Wailer, Ras Michael, Messenjah Selah, Isha Blender, Chrisinti, Jahmanna and Crucial Fiya.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Film Screening: Microcosmos

This amazing documentary employs microscopic cameras and microphones to record the lives of insects such as the route of bees and the life inside ant hills. Fascinating — not creepy at all — you will come away with a new found delight in nature and the technology that made this film possible. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest.

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 to Sep 12, 2010

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Entertainment

Enjoy Live, Local Entertainment! September 11 - Dehlia Low

Event date(s):

Sep 11, 2010 at 02:30 PM

Film Screening: Microcosmos

This amazing documentary employs microscopic cameras and microphones to record the lives of insects such as the route of bees and the life inside ant hills. Fascinating — not creepy at all — you will come away with a newfound delight in nature and the technology that made this film possible. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest.

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Sep 12, 2010 at 02:00 PM

City of 1,000 Easels

Hundreds of visual artists line the streets of downtown Asheville and create new work as spectators enjoy a self-guided walking tour.

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Sep 12, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Dark Star Orchestra

Dark Star Orchestra's shows are built off the extensive catalog of the Grateful Dead. On any given night the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring or use the catalog of original songs and often played covers to create a unique set list for the show. This allows music fans both young and old to share in the experience. Dark Star Orchestra presents its critically acclaimed live show at esteemed venues from coast to coast and internationally. Grateful Dead classics are performed in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers. The composer spirit is derived and channeled as the players capture the excitement and innovation of the original performances and compositions. Touring nationwide for eleven years to the tune of over 1700 shows since forming, the band's determined commitment to "raising the Dead" has drawn national media attention.

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Sep 12, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Pixies

The band has sold out almost 40 shows on three continents since the fall of 2009, and the tour is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the band’s “Doolittle” album. The group (Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering) is performing all of the songs from “Doolittle” and various related B-sides. The album includes “Debaser,” “Wave of Mutilation,” “Here Comes Your Man,” "Hey," and “Gouge Away.”

Event date(s):

Sep 12, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Asheville Restaurant Week

From September 13 through 19, these participating restaurants are offering delicious dining deals; a 3-course $30 prix fixe dinner menus, and/or 2-course a $15 prix fixe lunch menus. Foodies everywhere will celebrate this dining extravaganza, Dine Out Asheville. So, check out the menus and book your reservations today. Be sure to enter the Ultimate Dining Card Contest during Restaurant week, you may just have the opportunity to eat at all of these restaurants for free.

Event date(s):

Sep 13, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010

My Mom is Having a Baby

Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 13, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Discussion Bound: Sprial Jetta: A Road Trip Through the Land Art of the American West

This is Hogan’s travelogue that is both humorous and informative. Tag along with Hogan, an art historian, who visits some of the great monumental icons of earth art including DeMaria’s Lightning Field, Holt’s Sun Tunnels and Smithson’s Spiral Jetty, as she entertains and illuminates. Her ability to describe contemporary art, and works that most of us only dream about visiting, is excellent. Pop into our monthly book discussion where we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of the Museum’s staff or a volunteer, we exchange ideas and learning about books, art and each other! We meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Museum’s Library and venture out into the galleries as well. Bring your copy of the book. Each book is available for purchase through the Museum Shop as well as area bookstores. Suggestions for future books are most welcome!

Event date(s):

Sep 14, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Hands in Harmony: The Concert

Join Tim Barnwell and his musician friends including David Holt, Bruce Greene and many others as we celebrate Tim’s photographs with a concert and projected images of Tim’s work. This will be a fun concert for the whole family! Held in conjunction with the exhibition Hands in Harmony; Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell.

Event date(s):

Sep 14, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Sustainable Community Speaker Series

For 2010, we’re honored to welcome North Carolina’s Institute for Emerging Issues director Anita Brown-Graham, who will open our series on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm, on campus in the College Chapel. Since 2007, she has worked alongside state leaders like Governor Jim Hunt to focus citizens from the mountains to the coast on the state’s most pressing issues. From energy and climate change to creativity and innovation, Brown-Graham understands North Carolina’s threats and its opportunities and works tirelessly to inspire and educate the state’s leaders to collaborate on behalf of a thriving and resilient quality of life for all its citizens. We will then welcome to campus two of the nation’s best known pioneers of new thinking about environmental threats– Bill McKibben and Lester Brown. They promote purposeful and informed individual and community action to counter climate change and to build resilience for the generations to come. Bill McKibben will speak on campus October 6th, at 7:15 pm, in the College Chapel and serves as the annual Headwaters Gathering speaker. Lester Brown will speak on November 11th The Washington Post called Lester Brown "one of the world's most influential thinkers." The Telegraph of Calcutta refers to him as "the guru of the environmental movement." In 1986, the Library of Congress requested his personal papers noting that his writings "have already strongly affected thinking about problems of world population and resources."

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Sep 14, 2010 at 07:00 PM

The Black Keys

The Akron, Ohio-based duo The Black Keys is well known for its concentrated, hermetic approach to recording, hunkering down with rudimentary equipment in an unfinished basement or commandeering the floor of a vacant local rubber factory to create terse but soulful rock that seems to have time-traveled into the pair's amps from some long-ago radio show. But guitarist-vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney now admit they were ready for a change of scene-as well as some company. So when they got the opportunity to work with Grammy Award-nominated producer-musician-provocateur Danger Mouse, a/k/a Brian Burton (Gnarls Barkley, Gorillaz, The Grey Album), they agreed, for the first time, to leave their familiar environs.

Event date(s):

Sep 14, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Grove Park Inn Visiting Chef Dinner

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is bringing some of the top chefs in the southeast to Asheville for a special series of visiting chef dinners. The next dinner in the series will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 16 at Sunset Terrace. Award winning Executive Chef Michael Fahey of Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers is joining with Chef Geoffrey Bragg of Sunset Terrace at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa to create a special menu for this wonderful evening. The dinner will feature six courses of culinary delights, paired with fine wines and other beverages.

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Sep 16, 2010 at 06:30 AM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Evergreen Perennial Plant Sale

Evergreen Community Charter School presents its first annual Perennial Plant Sale Where: Evergreen campus at 50 Bell Rd. in Haw Creek, 298-2173 When: Thursday and Friday, September 16th and 17th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm And Saturday, September 18th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Beautiful local perennials on sale at discounted prices. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Community Charter School

Event date(s):

Sep 16, 2010 to Sep 17, 2010

Push Skateshop Video Premiere

Push Skateshop will premiere their latest video, 3 years in the making featuring footage from all over the country.

Event date(s):

Sep 16, 2010 at 09:00 PM

Fields of Fun, Eliada's Annual Corn Maze!

WNC's best corn maze features 12 acres of twisting maze trails, plus new and unique family attractions like corn cannons, a haybale maze, slackline challenge, cow train, and giant sandbox filled with corn kernels! We've also expanded our concessions and added "Fun Friday" events like a classic car show, live music, and more!

Event date(s):

Sep 17, 2010 to Oct 31, 2010

Take Time, Take Charge

Pardee Hospital is excited to announce that we are hosting a spectacular women’s event this fall. The event is called, “Take Time, Take Charge – an event for all women,” and it will be held at The Hilton at Biltmore Park on Friday, Sept. 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. It will include informative speakers on a variety of subjects (health, wellness, lifestyle, business) for empowering women of all ages, goodie bags filled with great gifts, a scrumptious sit down lunch with our keynote speaker, Diane Sieg, and a laid back networking hour. The cost for the day is $40 per person and space is limited so, I urge you to register early by calling 1-866-790-WELL. Keep watching the blog for more details about our fabulous speakers. Grab your mother, daughter, best friend or co-worker and make plans to spend the day with us in Biltmore Park. You do not want to miss this event. There will be something for every woman.

Event date(s):

Sep 17, 2010 at 08:30 AM

Art Break: Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell

With Tim Barnwell, Photographer Friday, September 17 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Free with Membership of Museum Admission The Museum presents lunchtime art breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentation designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join us for a guided tour of the Museum exhibition Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell, led by Tim Barnwell himself. Hands in Harmony is a photographic exploration of the makers of Appalachian folk music and traditional handcrafts by photographer Tim Barnwell. The exhibition includes approximately 30 black-and-white photographic portraits of well-known figures in the Appalachian music and crafts communities and images of some who are not as well known. The images are drawn from Barnwell's three decades in photography. They speak to the beauty and uniqueness of handmade objects and their creators as well as the musical heritage carried on by the traditional musicians of the region. This exhibition was organized and curated by the Asheville Art Museum. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Asheville Eye Associates, the Judy Appleton Memorial Fund, Ann and Ted Oliver, Suzanne and Stephen Jones, f/32 Photography Group and Ms. Sally Kennedy.

Event date(s):

Sep 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Clay Date Night

You are sure to have a great night learning some slippery moves at this monthly event. Bring a date, come with friends, or meet someone new on a Friday night! Our instructors will walk you through a few simple projects, or you can impress your date with your own creations. Special Family Night planned on October 15 form 6:30-9pm. Kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles-bring the whole family! Must register at least 48 hours in advance. Pots will be ready for pick-up approximately two weeks later. Bring your own refreshments or light fare. Friday, September 17, 6:30-9pm, Clay Date Night

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Sep 17, 2010 at 06:30 PM

Kassie Miller intimate acoustic set

Kassie Miller Quick Facts: -One of the Top 10 contestants on this season of "Can You Duet?" duo reality singing competition on CMT. -Winner of the 1st season of "Search for the Ultimate Coyote" CMT reality show. Kassie Miller is a mix of a little bit of country and a little bit of soul. "Her raspy voice, reminiscent of Tanya Tucker, combined with her lively southern-country personality on stage create an artist that will capture you heart, leaving you wanting more." Make a night of it, come on out for drinks and great live music in an intimate atmosphere! www.KassieMiller.com

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Sep 17, 2010 at 09:00 PM

Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon & 5K

Welcome to the 11th Annual Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon & 5K, presented by Mission Health System to be held Saturday, September 18, 2010. Please join us for the Southeast’s most scenic and challenging runs, voted as "one of the top best half marathons in the Southeast" by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. Come for the run and then take some time to enjoy the many pleasures of Asheville and Western North Carolina. Go to www.citizen-times.com/race for all of the event information.

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Sep 18, 2010 at 07:30 AM

Art in Autumn

The Weaverville Business Association is proud to present the annual Art in Autumn arts and crafts festival on Main Street in downtown Weaverville each September. Art in Autumn is a juried show which showcases the diverse range of cultural heritage of our region.

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM

40th Annual American Girl Scout Day

All Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership. Discount admission for family members. Nature programs will be offered throughout the day.

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Fungifest!

Join the Asheville Mushroom Club of the North American Mycological Society for daylong lectures, classes and events and learn more about the wonders of the fungus among us!

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM

30th Annual Heritage Weekend

A two-day celebration of traditional craft, music and storytelling featuring the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition at 2pm on Saturday.

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 to Sep 19, 2010

Brewgrass Festival

Each year in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, we gather over 30 American breweries to showcase more than 100 different beers. We add a great lineup of national and regional bluegrass musicians. We also feature a variety of area food vendors and plenty of water. Put all these things together and you have the ingredients for the perfect beer day.

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Entertainment

Enjoy Live, Local Entertainment September 18 - Julie Lee

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Sep 18, 2010 at 02:30 PM

Blue Ridge Rollergirls

Visiting Team Atlanta Rumble B's (Atlanta, GA)

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Sep 18, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Charlie Patricolo Demo & Drawing at Grovewood Gallery

Longtime doll maker Charlie Patricolo will be at Grovewood Gallery making angels and witches on Sunday, September 19. Come by the gallery and meet Charlie, ask questions about her work, and enter a drawing to win one of her dolls! Angel and witch dolls will also be available to purchase during the demonstration.

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Sep 19, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Chrisette Michele

It has been two years since sultry voiced singer Chrisette Michele released her stunning gold-certified debut I Am. Blessed with a gorgeous instrument and described as a “soulful songbird” by Entertainment Weekly, the Long Island native proved to the world that she could live up to the hype. Nominated for a BET Award for Best New Artist as well as two Grammys, I Am was both a critical success and a fans delight. Still, when it came time to begin recording her follow-up, the aptly titled Epiphany, she realized the need to challenge herself. “I felt like I was a little too shy and laidback my first time out,” confesses Chrisette. “On my new project I wanted to raise the bar and step-out of my comfort zone. I wanted to make songs that were more edgy, youthful and urban.” Recruiting talented collaborators that include Ne-Yo, the singer/songwriter has infused her jazz vocal style with more pop. Marking a transition away from her traditional leanings to a fuller integration of hip-hop soul, Chrisette Michele was clearly conscious of the next level. Yet, as can clearly be heard on her newest single “Epiphany (I’m Leaving),” the 26-year-old has expanded her musical palette.

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Sep 19, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Docent Recruitment Day

Docent Recruitment Day! Monday, September 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We’re always looking for docents to help tour student and adult groups or volunteer in additional ways with the Education staff at the Museum. This is a rewarding and wonderful way to share your love of art with students, children and adults. Docents do not need experience — just enthusiasm and the ability to make a modest monthly time commitment. The Education staff provides on-going trainings, which include exclusive previews of new exhibitions and behind the scenes discussion with Museum curators and special guests.

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Sep 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Jamie Lidell

Jamie Lidell is known for layering tracks made with his voice into a microphone and performing the percussion and melody as a sequenced, beatboxing one-man band. Then over his augmented voices, he sings soul-inspired songs. This exercise makes for energetic live performances. Lidell has become renowned for his diverse range of genre-exploration. Following the release of his latest album, JIM, Lidell commented, "I want it to be about music, I think every musician does". But I think inevitably it ends up becoming about personality, which is what gives rise to the music, so people want to make sure that they get a bit of both. The more things do well, the more people want to know why it does well. Jamie Lidell has been shocking audiences for the past three years with his extraordinary live shows; which careen from glitzy Funkadelic extravaganza to hard electronic avant-garde showpieces. He was top draw at Sonar (Barcelona) and Ether Festivals (London) of recent years, performing at Ether juxtaposed with the London Sinfonietta, a bill that has toured to sold out coliseums and major performance houses across Europe.

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Sep 21, 2010 at 08:00 PM

The Seduction of Shelia Valentine

World Premiere Musical! It is 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa and two fading female stars, have fallen as far as two forty-something actresses can fall. When they each get a hold of a hot new script, ‘The Seduction of Sheila Valentine’ they decide that it is their ticket back to the big time. When two desperate actresses vie for one role of a lifetime, the result is nothing short of hilarious.

Event date(s):

Sep 22, 2010 to Oct 17, 2010

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

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Sep 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Camp Unleashed Asheville

Three-day overnight retreat for dogs and their people --like summer camp when you were a child, but with your dog.

Event date(s):

Sep 23, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Dougie MacLean

One of Scotland's most respected and popular musicians and one of the most requested returning performers in the Mainstage Series. A singer/songwriter, composer and magical performer, he is best known for his moving song “Caledonia” and melody “The Gael” (as heard in The Last of the Mohicans).

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Sep 23, 2010 at 08:00 PM

NOC Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)

NOC's year-end festival comes once a year, so make your plan to stay for an entire weekend of fall paddling, prize winning, gear swapping and live music enjoying!

Event date(s):

Sep 24, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Greek Festival

The annual Greek Festival is held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. Featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek folk dancing, live Greek music, gifts, groceries, and jewelry from Greece, cafenion (Greek coffee shop) and cultural education presentations.

Event date(s):

Sep 24, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Carolina Steel and Wheel Auto Exhibit

This is a exhibit for classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Event date(s):

Sep 24, 2010 to Sep 25, 2010

Discovery at Dusk - A Guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend.

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Sep 24, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Discovery at Dusk A Guided Canoe Trip

Slip your canoe paddle into the tranquil waters of the French Broad and ease your way down stream as the day’s light fades to dusk. The sounds and life of the river this time of day just can't be compared! You'll paddle 8 miles, approximately 4 hours downstream through what many claim as the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Watch the different bird life glide through the air in hunt of their last meal of the day, be it an insect zipping through the wind or a fish splashing through the current around you. Catch a glimpse of the beaver’s tail as he escapes into dark recesses of the river in search of his burrows entrance. Every trip provides the opportunity for a wide array of wildlife observation around every bend. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide.

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Sep 24, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Christopher Cross at Diana at Biltmore

See more stars in more locations with the 2010 Biltmore Concert Series. Enjoy performances on the South Terrace with its breathtaking sunset views. And, new this year, take in live music at our Diana at Biltmore location—set on a high hill with sweeping views of Biltmore House framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Sep 24, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Heritage Crafts Weekend

The Arboretums Heritage Garden will house a weekend of demonstrations, plant sales and musical performances. Artists and crafters in attendance will include basket makers, broom makers, paper makers, natural dyers, weavers, jewelry makers and wood carvers.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Active Aging Day

Celebrate Active Aging Week at the NC Center for Creative Retirement on September 25. Sample various activities, demos, and classes for a healthy body and active mind. Healthy food available for purchase from local vendors. Location - Reuter Center on UNCA campus. For further information - www.unca.edu/ncccr.

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Sep 25, 2010 at 08:30 AM

2nd Annual Flock to the Rock at Chimney Rock

Birds flock to Chimney Rock! And we’re offering all kinds of programs to get you going bonkers over birds, too. We’ll have guided walks with area ornithologists, opportunities to “get up close and personal” with rehabilitating birds, a backyard birding program and all kinds of fun activities. This weekend also marks the annual hawk migration over our area when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen heading to southern wintering grounds.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment!

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Bakersville Creek Walk Arts Festival

Juried and national exhibitors will present their fine arts and craft along Cane Creek in beautiful and historic Bakersville, NC. Glass, jewelry, pottery, paintings, furniture, fiber, woodcraft and sculpture will be showcased along with food, music and silent auctions. Roan Mountain's best kept secret; just an hour away from Asheville, Boone, or Johnson City, TN. September 25th from 10am - 5pm Creek Walk on Crimson Laurel Way Bakersville, NC 28705 http://bakersvillefestival.com bakersvillefestival@gmail.com

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM

4th Annual Mill Around the Village Bluegrass Festival

The Mill Around the Village Bluegrass Festival’s purpose is to bring people together to support local businesses, demonstrate environmental responsibility, encourage an appreciation of our rich culture, draw attention to our historic Beacon Village in downtown Swannanoa, and, most importantly, enjoy the day! Past attendance has been about 1500 people as the festival continues to expand! No alcoholic beverages will be allowed. As usual, we are proud to be a “green” festival with almost complete recycling. As always, this happy event is free to all!

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Heritage Crafts Weekend

Enjoy this popular festival featuring juried crafters demonstrating and selling crafts from the rich southern Appalachian heritage crafts tradition.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 to Sep 26, 2010

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM

"New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," a traveling Smithsonian Institution Exhibition

Smithsonian Institution Exhibition Coming to Mars Hill College New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music September 25 – November 6, 2010 Weizenblatt Gallery, Moore Auditorium, Mars Hill College Listen to America’s music and hear the story of freedom. It is the story of people in a New World, places they have left behind, and ideas they have brought with them. It is the story of people who were already here, but whose world was remade. The distinct cultural identities of all of these people are carried in song – both sacred and secular. Their music tracks the unique history of many peoples reshaping each other into one incredibly diverse and complex people – Americans. Their music is the roots of American music. Mars Hill College has a longstanding commitment to preserving and celebrating the music of the Southern Appalachian region. An exhibition honoring Madison County music traditions will complement New Harmonies and feature the rich music collections in Mars Hill College’s Southern Appalachian Archives, including the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Collection. Free and Open to the Public! Tuesday – Friday, 11 am – 5 pm; Wednesday until 7 pm Saturday & Sunday, 12 pm – 4 pm; Closed Mondays For additional information and a full calendar of events, including the opening celebration, kids’ day, and the 43rd annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival, please visit: www.mhc.edu/newharmonies. Contact Amy Carraux Price, Program Coordinator at the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies, with any questions (acarraux@mhc.edu or (828) 689-1571). New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 to Nov 06, 2010

Smithsonian Institution Exhibition GRAND OPENING - "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music"

The Grand Opening of the traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition, "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music!" September 25, 2010 3pm, Moore Auditorium See it! Hear it! It's the GRAND OPENING of "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music," the traveling Smithsonian Institituion exihibition which will be at Mars Hill College from September 25 - November 6, 2010. This program is generously sponsored by Blue Mountain Pizza, downtown Weaverville. www.bluemountainpizza.com Performances include: MHC Percussion Ensemble Bo Taylor from the Cherokee Nation Madison High School's Appalachian Harmony Zakia Allah, MHC Gospel Singer North Buncombe High School Jazz Band Asheville-based Zydeco group, Bayou Diesel MHC Showstoppers "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music" at Mars Hill College! September 25 - November 6, 2010 Weizenblatt Gallery, Moore Auditorium Free and Open to the Public! Tuesday - Friday, 11am - 5pm. Wednesday until 7pm. Saturday and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. "New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music" is a part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Bearfoot

Winner of the acclaimed Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest, Bearfoot showcases bluegrass licks that appeal to traditionalists as well as “newgrass” audiences with pop influences.

Event date(s):

Sep 25, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Asheville Area Piano Forum 10th Anniversary Fall Benefit Recital

Featuring 20 AAPF Concert Pianists performing the Classics and Jazz in Solo and two-piano music, including works by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, Mompou, Pinto, Sibelius, Piazzolla, Rachmaninoff, and contemporary pianist/composer Fazil Say. All ticket proceeds benefit AAPF Charitable and Educational Activities.

Event date(s):

Sep 26, 2010 at 03:00 PM

My Mom is Having a Baby

Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 27, 2010 at 04:00 PM

The Economics of Solar presented by First Light Solar

Make money from sunshine! Join us for a free, fun & informative solar energy workshop & learn how solar energy can benefit your home or business. Bring your friends, family & solar energy questions. Appetizers & beverages provided. RSVP events@flsenergy.com or call 828-350-3993.

Event date(s):

Sep 28, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Sep 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

American Craft Week

A celebration of American Crafts

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Raffle for Cherokee Basket at the Folk Art Center

In honor of American Craft Week , Oct. 1 - 10, Allanstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center will be selling raffle tickets for a Cherokee basket with proceeds going to CERF (Craft Emergency Relief Fund). The winner will be announced on Sunday, October 10 and you do not have to be present to win. There will also be door prizes offered throughout the week with winners receiving passes to the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the Asheville Civic Center, October 21 - 24.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

American Craft Week Demos at the Folk Art Center

To celebrate American Craft Week the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be hosting daily craft demonstrations at the Folk Art Center Oct. 1 - 10. Several of the demonstrators will be offering a hands-on activity, or they will have a drawing for a craft item in honor of American Craft Week. Scheduled demonstrations include: printmaking, hand building with clay, jewelry making, corn shuck dolls and wheat weaving, broom making, lamp worked glass, and polymer clay sculpture. The demos will take place from 10am to 4pm daily

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Textile Dying and Printing: Home Furnishings & Wearables

Barbara Zaretsky of BZDesign will demonstrate dying with natural dyes and hand block printing.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 02, 2010

Blue Ridge Parkway: Milestones

Art Exhibition - Commemorate the 75th anniversary of our regional scenic roadway with paintings, photography, ceramics, metal, wood, and mixed media works by 20 artists inspired by the Parkway's magnificent views, intimate discoveries, and indigenous plant and animal life.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Ron Meyers

Pottery Exhibition: Created with a sense of spontaneity — Meyers' earthenware pots feature enigmatic animal imagery in the artist's signature gestural style.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Donna Polseno

Sculptural Ceramic Exhibition: "My sculptural work continues to be about female figures with pottery vessels and how they relate to each other symbolically, narratively, and emotionally." -Donna Polseno

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010

Empty Bowls 20th Anniversary Exhibition

Celebrity and area artist-made bowls in clay, glass, wood, and mixed media. 100% of proceeds to be donated to MANNA FoodBank to help feed needy in Western North Carolina.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 16, 2010

Southeast Women's Herbal Conference

Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference (6th annual) - October 1-3, 2010 at beautiful Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC with special guest, author, and internationally renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. A weekend for women to learn, connect, and deepen into the Wise Woman Tradition through herbal education, nourishing foods, empowerment, and community. More than 30 teachers and 50 classes. sewisewomen.com. 877-SEWOMEN.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 to Oct 03, 2010

Kathy Mattea

Savor the unmistakable sound of Appalachia as the Grammy Award–winning singer performs classics like "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses" and "Where've You Been" surrounded by the autumn beauty of Biltmore.

Event date(s):

Oct 01, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Black Mountain Quadrathlon

Running, cycling, swimming and speed walking for a great morning of fun on Saturday, October 2. There is also a Family Fun Walk, and we welcome teams for THE Q. This event is for FUN and fitness! To benefit the Black Mountain Pastoral Care and Counseling Center - hosted by Cheshire Fitness Club in Black Mountain, NC.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Blue Ridge Fiber Show

Explore this unique cultural heritage exhibit at the Education Center featuring fiber crafts from the Blue Ridge Handweavers Guild. Periodic weekend craft demonstrations and related classes will also be available.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 to Nov 28, 2010

Discovery at Dusk A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment!

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Madison County Heritage Festival

This daylong festival celebrates regional music and traditional arts and crafts. The Madison County Heritage Festival is held annually with the Bascom Lamar Lunsford “Minstrel of the Appalachians” Festival. The festival is free and open to students and the public. The upper quad (near Montague Hall, Founders Hall, and Blackwell Hall—campus map) will feature beekeeping, goat milking, clogging, a 4-H Fair, Cherokee crafts, spinning, and quilting, as well as artisans demonstrating the making of brooms, chairs, soap, and corn shuck dolls. The traditional artisans, craftspeople, and demonstrators are coordinated through the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 10:00 AM

John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

Our 37th annual Fall Festival features over 200 juried and non-juried craft vendors, traditional music and dance on 2 stages, great food, and kids' activities. We're located 2 hours west of Asheville in Brasstown, NC. Visit http://www.folkschool.org for more information.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 to Oct 03, 2010

43rd Annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival

October 2, 2010 Join us for the region's finest song and dance! Pickers, Jammers, and enthusiasts welcome! 10am - 4pm: Daytime Stage, Upper Quad, Free 10:30am: Bailey Mountain Cloggers, Ampitheatre, Free 1:30pm - 3:30pm: Ballad and Story Swap, Peterson, Free 7pm: Evening Concert, Moore Auditorium, Adults - $10, Under 12 - $5, Free for MHC faculty, staff, and students with college identification www.mhc.edu/ramsey-center/lunsford-festival

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Asheville Art in the Park

Asheville Art in the Park is a showcase of the best fine art and craft in the region. Nationally known artists mix with their talented up and coming neighbors under the Vance Monument as Asheville’s new Pack Square Park comes online. Join us for natures fabulous display of fall colors, great art and unparalleled shopping. The fair will host 60 regional artists each Saturday, representing the full spectrum professional media. Jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art and more will fill 10X10 covered booths in the streets around the Vance Monument. Art in the Park is a great opportunity to meet, shop, and explore the regions great artistic heritage.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Blue Ridge Pride

LGBTQ and allies celebration event in Downtown Asheville. Live music, kid's area, education and vendors.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Entertainment

Enjoy Local, Live Entertainment! October 2 - Carl Fridley

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 02:30 PM

Brian Posehn

Comedian/actor/writer Brian Posehn has most recently been seen on Comedy Central's popular show, "The Sarah Silverman Program" and on tour as one of the original members of the "Comedians of Comedy". Besides writing and performing on HBO's acclaimed "Mr. Show", he has appeared in sitcoms such as "Just Shoot Me", "Seinfeld", "NewsRadio", "Everybody Loves Raymond", and "Friends". Brian has also appeared in several movies, including Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects" and "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer", "Sex Drive" and "Surfs Up". In 2006 he released his first graphic novel, "The Last Christmas", and a comedy album: "Live in Nerd Rage". His music video for "Metal By Numbers" has been viewed over two million times on You Tube and My Space.

Event date(s):

Oct 02, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Hilly Hellacious

100 and 60 mile bike ride to benefit youth cycling and children with little medical insurance access. Oct 3, 2010.

Event date(s):

Oct 03, 2010 at 07:45 AM

Craft in Community

Celebrating American Craft Week Heartwood Gallery is sponsoring a show of 5 local craftspeople at the Saluda Center. Stoney Lamar, nationally renowned wood sculptor, teacher, and spokesperson for American Craft will give a brief talk on Craft in Community. Stoney's sculptor will be exhibited along with Mark Gardner-wood turner, Michael Hughey-calligrapher, Holly Wilkes-tapestry weaver, and Kelly McCollough, potter.

Event date(s):

Oct 04, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Rogue Wave & Midlake

Emerson once wrote, "When it is darkest, men see the stars” and he might as well have been penning a poem for Rogue Wave. Last year was a rollercoaster ride for the foursome – drummer Pat Spurgeon had a kidney transplant, keyboardist Gram LeBron lost his father, singer Zach Rogue had a daughter and the band recruited a new bass player (Patrick Abernethy, formerly of Beulah). But instead of falling apart, they converted all their heartbreak, love, hurt, pain, elation and insight into a most affecting and beguiling record, Asleep At Heaven’s Gate. Rogue Wave’s Brushfire Records debut, Asleep At Heaven’s Gate, is a proudly defiant album shot through with heartfelt self-examination and a wider commentary on the flawed world around us. “The entire record is about the internal joy that we’ve been feeling at being able to overcome so much in the last year and then looking around at the country we love, which is disintegrating before our eyes,” declares Zach Rogue. “I heard this guy on NPR talking about duality in relation to being with his mother when she died. Most people describe death as the most awful thing they could ever experience. But as he was watching the life leave her body, that instant was both the most horrifying moment in his life and the most beautiful, spiritual, and enlightening moment he ever had. Life is all about those dualities” On Feb 2, 2010 Bella Union will release the eagerly anticipated new Midlake album 'The Courage of Others,' the follow-up to the group's 2006 breakout 'The Trials of Van Occupanther.' The eleven original songs on 'Courage' were written by Tim Smith and produced by Midlake at their new custom-built studio in Denton, TX. The band's lineup remains: singer Tim Smith, Paul Alexander on bass, drummer McKenzie Smith, and guitarists Eric Pulido and Eric Nichelson.

Event date(s):

Oct 04, 2010 at 08:00 PM

98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair

For nearly 100 years, residents of and visitors to Western North Carolina know there's only one place to be in the first full week of October. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians host the 98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 5-9, 2010. The fair offers topnotch nightly musical entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors including some featuring traditional Cherokee food, and an exhibit hall displaying the Eastern Band enrolled members traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Visitors will also have a chance to see a comedy show, gospel music, and a host of family-friendly competitions such as blowgun, longbow and compound bow archery contests and wood chopping. The fair began as a way for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to showcase their arts and crafts and invite neighboring communities to the Qualla Boundary, the tribe's traditional homeland. The fair has grown since its early days, but its original focus remains - showcasing Cherokee's remarkable culture and heritage. This is a hugely popular event among Eastern Band members and a great opportunity for visitors to experience the fun, welcoming qualities of the Cherokee culture.

Event date(s):

Oct 05, 2010 to Oct 09, 2010

Bill McKibben - Sustainable Communities Speaker

For 2010, we’re honored to welcome North Carolina’s Institute for Emerging Issues director Anita Brown-Graham, who will open our series on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm, on campus in the College Chapel. Since 2007, she has worked alongside state leaders like Governor Jim Hunt to focus citizens from the mountains to the coast on the state’s most pressing issues. From energy and climate change to creativity and innovation, Brown-Graham understands North Carolina’s threats and its opportunities and works tirelessly to inspire and educate the state’s leaders to collaborate on behalf of a thriving and resilient quality of life for all its citizens. We will then welcome to campus two of the nation’s best known pioneers of new thinking about environmental threats– Bill McKibben and Lester Brown. They promote purposeful and informed individual and community action to counter climate change and to build resilience for the generations to come. Bill McKibben will speak on campus October 6th, at 7:15 pm, in the College Chapel and serves as the annual Headwaters Gathering speaker. Lester Brown will speak on November 11th The Washington Post called Lester Brown "one of the world's most influential thinkers." The Telegraph of Calcutta refers to him as "the guru of the environmental movement." In 1986, the Library of Congress requested his personal papers noting that his writings "have already strongly affected thinking about problems of world population and resources."

Event date(s):

Oct 06, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 07, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Re-Viewing Black Mountain College 2

Returning to the source of artistic and cultural innovation, presenters accepted for the 2nd Re-Viewing Black Mountain College conference will provide new insights into this historic institution. From October 8 – 10, the conference will screen films, host musical and dramatic productions, highlight new and established scholars, and exhibit Mail Art contributed from around the globe on the UNC Asheville campus. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will host the opening reception in its gallery at 56 Broadway, featuring work by acclaimed sculptor and BMC student Kenneth Snelson. Snelson will give a keynote address on Saturday evening at UNC Asheville where most conference presentations will take place. The conference is co-sponsored by the BMCM+AC and UNC Asheville.

Event date(s):

Oct 08, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Blue Man Group: Making Waves

Experience the world through the eyes of the Blue Man! Onstage, the Blue Man is one part inquisitive child, one part trickster, and one part superhero on a journey of discovery. Throughout “Blue Man Group—Making Waves,” families are encouraged to learn, play, and explore with the same curiosity as these renowned performing artists. Created by the Boston Children’s Museum and Blue Man Group, this interactive exhibit brings together science and art while taking the whole family through a multi-sensory exploration of sound that provides an opportunity to play together while discovering the fun of music. The Health Adventure is open Mondays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. For updated information, please visit us on the web at www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 08, 2010 to Jan 09, 2011

The Magic Flute

ALO begins its 12th season with the debut of ASO conductor Daniel Meyer in Mozart’s harrowing, and most renowned German opera, “Die Zauberflöte” which, for centuries, has resonated throughout western civilization as a musical masterpiece.

Event date(s):

Oct 08, 2010 to Oct 09, 2010

15th Annual Carolina Bonsai Expo

This two-day horticultural extravaganza, situated in the midst of the colorful mountains, features a display of bonsai from enthusiasts in a six-state region, live demonstrations, workshops, and a popular bonsai marketplace. It’s also the perfect occasion to explore the Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden, which offers a world-class display that innovatively establishes bonsai in the context of the Southern Appalachians.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Carolina Bonsai Expo

This two-day horticultural extravaganza is situated in the midst of the colorful mountains during fall foliage season, features a juried display of bonsai by clubs from across a six-state region, a renowned bonsai marketplace, workshops, free demonstrations, and a popular Ikebana exhibit. Visitors will find an abundance of miniature trees and landscapes, creatively displayed at the Arboretum’s Education Center. This year's guest artist is David Easterbrook, Curator of Bonsai at the Montreal Botanical Garden. The expo is also a perfect occasion to explore The North Carolina Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden, which offers a world-class display that establishes bonsai in the context of the Southern Appalachians.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment!

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Open Studio Tours at Grovewood

Grovewood Studios were established in 1992, continuing Biltmore Industries' tradition of supporting local craftspeople. Today, renowned studio artists design and create a variety of works in glass, clay, metal, wood, and mixed media. Open Studio Tour is a free, self-guided tour of the artists’ studios on the Grovewood grounds. The tour presents an opportunity for visitors to interact with professional artists, see artwork at the source, and expose them to the rich talent that Asheville has to offer. This event is part of American Craft Week.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 10:00 AM

36th Annual Kiln Opening Festival

Little Mountain Pottery, the studio of Claude Graves, hosts an annual kiln opening festival with guest artists and craftsmen and mountain music. Stoneware kiln opening is Saturday at 11am, Redware kiln opening is Sunday at 1pm. Graves has been recognized as a "Traditional Artist" of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010

Fabric Collage

In this class you'll combine and layer fabric you love using simple hand and machine stitching techniques to create unique cloth "pictures." Expect to leave the class with a completed collage ready to hang on your wall. Instructor: Margaret Couch Cogswell Level: all levels

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Asheville Art in the Park

Asheville Art in the Park is a showcase of the best fine art and craft in the region. National know artists mix with their talented up and coming neighbors under the Vance Monument as Asheville’s new Pack Square Park comes online. Join us for natures fabulous display of fall colors, great art and unparalleled shopping. The fair will host 60 regional artists each Saturday, representing the full spectrum professional media. Jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art and more will fill 10X10 covered booths in the streets around the Vance Monument. Art in the Park is a great opportunity to meet, shop, and explore the regions great artistic heritage.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Oktoberfest

The Asheville Downtown Association is proud to bring you the second Annual Asheville Oktoberfest! Located on the historic Wall Street, local breweries are coming together to celebrate the season.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Meet the Maker: Alan Daigre

Chair maker and hand tool craftsman Alan Daigre will be at Grovewood Gallery on Saturday, October 9th during American Craft Week. Have a chance to meet Alan, view some of his work, and learn about his technique and inspiration. The meet and greet will take place in Grovewood's upstairs furniture gallery from 12 - 5pm.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Entertainment

Enjoy local, live entertainment! October 9 - Kat Williams Duo

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 02:30 PM

American Craft Week Focus on Four

Celebrating American Craft Week Heartwood Gallery is showing a special exhibit of four regional potters: Karen Newgard, Sarah Rolland, Emily Reason, and Robin Kirby. A reception for the four is planned Saturday the 9th of October. this event also celebrates Heartwood 25th anniversary.

Event date(s):

Oct 09, 2010 at 05:30 PM

Southbound Migration Guided Bird Walk at Chimney Rock

Many southbound migrant birds pass along the ridges and valleys of Hickory Nut Gorge. Mixed flocks of tanagers, warblers and vireos move through the woods on their journey to warmer climates in Central and South America. We will search the forests looking and listening for these often fast moving flocks and identifying all of the birds may be a real challenge.

Event date(s):

Oct 10, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Carolina Bonsai Expo

This two-day horticultural extravaganza is situated in the midst of the colorful mountains during fall foliage season, features a juried display of bonsai by clubs from across a six-state region, a renowned bonsai marketplace, workshops, free demonstrations, and a popular Ikebana exhibit. Visitors will find an abundance of miniature trees and landscapes, creatively displayed at the Arboretum’s Education Center. This year's guest artist is David Easterbrook, Curator of Bonsai at the Montreal Botanical Garden. The expo is also a perfect occasion to explore The North Carolina Arboretum’s Bonsai Exhibition Garden, which offers a world-class display that establishes bonsai in the context of the Southern Appalachians.

Event date(s):

Oct 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM

My Mom is Having a Baby

Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 11, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Science Wonders on Wednesday

Join us for some of The Health Adventure’s greatest hits! Educators will present highlights from favorite programs such as “Forces and Motion”, “Sound Science”, and “Yes, No, Maybe”. Enjoy science demonstrations of all kinds...including a few with costumes, music, and lots of silliness! You never know what to expect at The Health Adventure, but you can be sure it will be “Smart Fun”! Perfect for families, home school students, and visitors of all ages. Space is limited so guests will be admitted on a first come-first served basis. For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 13, 2010 at 03:30 PM

Lake Eden Arts Festival

Enjoy a full weekend of art, music, and outdoor fun in a beautiful mountain lake setting. Experience cultural enrichment from all over the world!

Event date(s):

Oct 14, 2010 to Oct 17, 2010

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Origami Folding Frenzy

From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Oct 14, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Halloween and Día de los Muertos Celebration (Ages 6-12)

Witches and Goblins, Oh my! Come learn about Día de los Muertos and make decorations you can use every Halloween. Create skulls, pumpkins, and ghosts with coils, pinch pots and slabs. Space is limited, enroll today. Thursday October 14, 4-6pm, Ages 6-12

Event date(s):

Oct 14, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Mountain Living Log & Timber Frame Home Show

This show offers special appeal to consumers interested in building, remodeling or decorating a log or timber frame home. Featuring seminars and demonstrations, manufacturers, builders and distributors from around the US, construction materials and services, developers, rustic interior and exterior furnishings.

Event date(s):

Oct 15, 2010 to Oct 17, 2010

Big Rigs Antique Truck Show

Big Wheels Roll into Cherokee at the Big Rigs Show 5th Annual Big Rigs Antique Truck Show Raises Money for Cancer Research; Womanless Beauty Pageant Big rigs and antique trucks rumble into Cherokee October 15-16 for the 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show, where truck enthusiasts of all types gather to show off their custom and original truck resotrations, trade stories and ideas, compete for prizes and raise money for The Hope Chest for Women, which provides educational resources and limited financial assistance to women in Western North Carolina with breast and gynecologic cancer. This family-friendly event takes place at the peak of the colorful fall leaf season on the Qualla Boundary at a new location this year, the old Cherokee High School at 1501 Acquoni Rd. Last year more than 2,200 spectators and participants showed up, and this year organizers expect more than 150 trucks to be on display. Models range from the antique to the working class, including pickup trucks, semis, dump trucks, and more. Anyone with a real working or antique truck may register. Parts and swap meet vendors and food displays will also be available at the show. For all trucks approved for display, the registrant and a guest will receive free admission. Gates open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. General admission is $5; children twelve and under admitted free of charge. For additional show information, contact Bill Ashe at (828) 421-9399.

Event date(s):

Oct 15, 2010 to Oct 16, 2010

Family Night Out

You are sure to have a great night learning some new skills and making memories with your family at this event. Our instructors will walk you through a few simple projects, or you can impress your family with your own creations. Kids, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles-bring the whole family! Must register at least 48 hours in advance. Pots will be ready for pick-up approximately two weeks later. Bring your own refreshments or light fare. Friday, October 15, 6:30-9pm, Family Night Out

Event date(s):

Oct 15, 2010 at 06:30 PM

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment!

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 09:30 AM

22nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival

22nd Annual Apple Harvest Festival set for October 16th in Downtown Waynesville, NC. The Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2010 in Historic Downtown Waynesville. The annual festival, which celebrates the harvest season in Haywood County, features handmade arts and crafts, locally-grown apples and apple products for sale. In addition, the festival also includes food vendors of all types, educational and information booths, authentic mountain music and dance groups and a children's fun area. The Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival is presented by the Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Waynesville Association, the Haywood County Extension Service, and the Haywood County Apple Growers. Visit Haywood County year-round for a mountain get-a-way. Nestled between the Pisgah Forest and Great Smoky National Park, and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Parkway, visitors have many activities to choose from while they are here.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Chrysanthemum Show

Enjoy bright blooms amid the beautiful fall foliage season at the popular NC Chrysanthemum Society Annual Show,

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 to Oct 17, 2010

Southcliff Black & Blue Classic

Southcliff Asheville welcomes runners from across the region to run on the private roads and trails of this upscale community minutes from downtown Asheville. The name Black & Blue comes from ski trail designations with the black, or black diamond, being the most difficult of the races and the blue, or blue triangle, being the easier. The 2010 event will be a joint production of Glory Hound Events and Lee Timing. Both races begin and end at the guardhouse at the bottom of the mountain and both races follow the main road for the beginning of the race. Following the finish, each runner is invited back to the clubhouse patio where food, drink and a fire in the fireplace await them.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Asheville Art in the Park

Asheville Art in the Park is a showcase of the best fine art and craft in the region. National know artists mix with their talented up and coming neighbors under the Vance Monument as Asheville’s new Pack Square Park comes online. Join us for natures fabulous display of fall colors, great art and unparalleled shopping. The fair will host 60 regional artists each Saturday, representing the full spectrum professional media. Jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metal, two-dimensional art and more will fill 10X10 covered booths in the streets around the Vance Monument. Art in the Park is a great opportunity to meet, shop, and explore the regions great artistic heritage.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Harvest Festival & Antique Tractor Show

This Fall festival takes place on the 10-acre grounds of the historic Stecoah schoolhouse. There will be craft and food vendors, a Country Fair, antique tractors, corn grinding exhibit, quilt exhibit, live music, and a Civil War encampment. See the event website for complete details. Visitors can join us for our bonfire, hotdog cookout, and music beginning at 6pm on Friday the 15th. There will be gospel music on Sunday 2:30 - 5pm. There is no charge for Friday evening or Sunday activities.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

'S Wonderful - The New Gershwin Musicial

An all-singing, all-dancing musical revue that incorporates five mini-musicals inspired by the real events occurring in and around the lives of the Gershwin brothers.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 02:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Live Entertainment

Enjoy Live, Local Entertainment! October 16 - Underhill Rose

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 02:30 PM

A Mountain Home Companion

If you enjoy NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" you will appreciate our spin on it--barbershop-style. Song O' Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International) sings old and new favorites in 4 part a capella harmony with the help of our "house band," special guests, Clearwater Connection.

Event date(s):

Oct 16, 2010 at 07:30 PM

HardLox Jewish Food and Heritage Festival

The HardLox Festival is a celebration of Jewish food and Jewish heritage in Asheville. The festival will take place on October 17th in the new Pack Square park in downtown Asheville. Try a delicious corned beef sandwich on rye, or a potato knish, or matzo ball soup. Every Jewish organization in WNC will be represented at the festival. Come enjoy!

Event date(s):

Oct 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Matt & Kim

A frenetic sound filled with unbridled enthusiasm, roughed-up dance beat and anthemic choruses. Kim plays drums, and Matt plays keyboards and sings. Together the Brooklyn-based duo Matt & Kim are on a never-ending tour for the love of rock. Attend a Matt & Kim show and the first thing you will note is that they couldn't love playing music more. Beaming smiles, exuberant voices and in an instant, the crowd is swept up with the energy. And Matt & Kim will play anywhere. From suburban basements to metropolitan loft parties to bijoux theatres, the intimacy is ever-present as the flow of energy exudes from the band to their screaming fans and back again in a most pleasant feedback loop.

Event date(s):

Oct 19, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Craft Fair of the Southern Highland

For four days each July and October, the Asheville Civic Center comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary crafts. The Fairs, a local tradition since 1948, showcase the work of 200 Southern Highland Craft Guild members, feature craft demonstrations and live regional music.

Event date(s):

Oct 21, 2010 to Oct 24, 2010

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Blood Done Sign My Name

A dramatic staging of the critically acclaimed book by Tim Tyson, Blood Done Sign My Name addresses America’s painful racial history. For mature audiences only.

Event date(s):

Oct 21, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Story Treasures: The Call of Life Memories

Our memories can go unexplored and the timeless wisdom they offer us is sometimes unrecognized. We are often so busy taking in images and information on TV, movies and other media, that we can underestimate the impact and value of telling our own stories with real listeners. Breathing life into our stories can support us and encourage growth - personally, professionally, artistically, and spiritually. This weekend workshop welcomes everyone: those curious about storytelling, those who want to go deeper into the craft and those who simply love stories.

Event date(s):

Oct 22, 2010 to Oct 24, 2010

NOCtoberfest

This fall festival features the 106-mile Tour de Nantahala Road Ride, live music, Bavarian-themed restaurant and beer specials and late-season sales.

Event date(s):

Oct 23, 2010 to Oct 24, 2010

Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop at Chimney Rock

The Park is the perfect backdrop for capturing amazing photographs. Take advantage of this information-packed 2-day clinic with noted WNC photographer Jeff Miller. Jeff’s photography has been featured in many regional, state and national publications. Visit mountainlens.com for more information on Jeff.

Event date(s):

Oct 23, 2010 to Oct 24, 2010

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment! Located 9 miles west of Brevard NC. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide.

Event date(s):

Oct 23, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Live Entertainment

Enjoy Live, Local Entertainment! October 23 - Brandon Crocker

Event date(s):

Oct 23, 2010 at 02:30 PM

My Mom is Having a Baby

Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 25, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Treasure Island

X marks the spot with Robert Luis Stevenson’s classic tale of pirates, treasure maps, mutiny and excitement. When young Jim Hawkins befriends an old pirate named Billy Bones, he begins a journey that lands him on a ship with a very shady crew. Come along on this dangerous race for buried treasure against a one-legged scoundrel named Long John Silver in this thrilling adaptation of the beloved adventure story.

Event date(s):

Oct 27, 2010 to Nov 21, 2010

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Moogfest 2010

Three extraordinary days of music, featuring MGMT, Massive Attack, Theivery Corporation, Big Boi, Jónsi and Caribou. Plus exhibitions, installations, films, workshops, and discussions... celebrating the spirit and expansive vision of Bob Moog.

Event date(s):

Oct 29, 2010 to Oct 31, 2010

Colors of Fall A Guided Canoe Trip

Summer has come to an end along a peaceful southern Appalachian valley as we prepare to slip our Old Town canoes into the water. Standing along the riverbank you can feel a cool autumn breeze caressing your cheek as the river beckons you to come and discover its natural beauty. Gazing up, the sky is spotted with white puffy clouds camouflaging the crisp Carolina blue, a color so common in the fall. The rustle of fall leaves cheerfully swirls through the air and softly lands on the river before the gentle current carries them off. Nature is preparing to settle in for a long winters nap and offers a magnificent array of colors strewn across a larger-than-life canvas. Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! This 3 hour guided canoe trip by Headwaters Outfitters will take you down the valley with the explosion of fall color for your entertainment! Located 9 miles west of Brevard NC. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide.

Event date(s):

Oct 30, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Super Science Saturday

Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for updated information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org or call (828) 254-6373.

Event date(s):

Oct 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Great Hall Bar Live Entertainment

Enjoy Live, Local Entertainment! October 30 - Sol Driven Train

Event date(s):

Oct 30, 2010 at 02:30 PM

Dailey & Vincent

Dailey & Vincent is one of the nation's most celebrated new bluegrass acts. Both members of the duo are career bluegrass musicians who never depart from the core sensibility of the genre while also beautifully pushing the bluegrass envelope.

Event date(s):

Oct 30, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Asheville International Children's Film Festival

The AICFF is a family film festival with value affirming culturally diverse cinema. By using media as a tool to stimulate critical thinking, our goal is to promote intelligent dialogue through the introduction of inspiring stories, exhilarating adventures and pure cinematic joy. Festival events will include: An opening night gala, pancake breakfast, workshops, school field trip film experiences, Family Support Network of WNC film screenings.

Event date(s):

Nov 01, 2010 to Nov 14, 2010

Ra Ra Riot

Ra Ra Riot formed in January 2006 in Syracuse, New York while attending university. The band quickly caught the ear of the industry and the tastemakers with many stellar performances including the 2006 CMJ Music Marathon and SXSW 2007. The NME honored them as one of the Top 5 and Top 10 bands that played those festivals respectively. Ra Ra Riot had an incredibly successful 2007 releasing their self-titled, debut ep in July throughout North America and Europe, garnering acclaim in Rolling Stone, Nylon, Spin.com, NPR’s “All Songs Considered”, amongst many others. Ra Ra Riot spent November and December in the studio with producer Ryan Hadlock (The Gossip, Blonde Redhead, Stephen Malkmus) recording their debut full-length, which will see release later this year. In January the band made their Montreal and Toronto debut, to packed houses. They sold-out their first headlining appearance at New York’s famed Bowery Ballroom before heading to SXSW, making six appearances in four days. The rest of Spring ’08 will be spent opening for The Cribs, followed by a co-headlining tour with The Little Ones, which will find them hitting nearly every market imaginable.

Event date(s):

Nov 03, 2010 at 08:00 PM

36th Annual Christmas at Biltmore Estate

Holidays arrive at America’s largest home® in style. This year’s Christmas at Biltmore promises another extravagant celebration, complete with more than 40 Christmas trees, miles of ribbon, garland and lights, live music and inspirational holiday demonstrations await our guests.

Event date(s):

Nov 05, 2010 to Jan 02, 2011

27th Annual Candlelight Evenings at Biltmore Estate

As daylight fades into dusk, candlelight and firelight accent Biltmore House’s extravagant holiday décor, accented by live entertainment and outside illuminations.Candlelight Christmas Evenings tickets are available by reservation only, and include an evening self-guided candlelight tour of Biltmore House, next-day visit to the gardens and Biltmore Winery. Advance reservations are required.

Event date(s):

Nov 05, 2010 to Jan 01, 2011

Cruise the Smokies - Fall Cherokee Rod Run

What do you get when you combine the most scenic drive in North Carolina and more than 800 of the nation's hottest looking classic cars? The highly anticipated, "Cruise the Smokies" Fall Cherokee Rod Run. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast's premiere Rod Run at the Cherokee Event Center. Registration for the event is open to pre-1972 vehicles or highly modified late model vehicles. Vehicle registration is $40 at the event. Save $5 by pre-registering before October 1. Registered vehicles are eligible to win cash prizes! The Fall Cherokee Rod Run features a busy vendor area, swap meet, and daily entertainment. Cherokee's many cultural attractions and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway make the Rod Run an event the entire family can enjoy. Event sponsored by Harrah's Casino and Andy Shaw Ford, which will be on-hand to answer your automotive questions, provide "how to" demonstrations, give away free items, and more!

Event date(s):

Nov 05, 2010 to Nov 07, 2010

Blue Ridge Rollergirls

Visiting Team Molly Rogers Rolllergrils (Melbourne, FL)

Event date(s):

Nov 06, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Lester Brown - Sustainable Communities Speaker

For 2010, we’re honored to welcome North Carolina’s Institute for Emerging Issues director Anita Brown-Graham, who will open our series on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm, on campus in the College Chapel. Since 2007, she has worked alongside state leaders like Governor Jim Hunt to focus citizens from the mountains to the coast on the state’s most pressing issues. From energy and climate change to creativity and innovation, Brown-Graham understands North Carolina’s threats and its opportunities and works tirelessly to inspire and educate the state’s leaders to collaborate on behalf of a thriving and resilient quality of life for all its citizens. We will then welcome to campus two of the nation’s best known pioneers of new thinking about environmental threats– Bill McKibben and Lester Brown. They promote purposeful and informed individual and community action to counter climate change and to build resilience for the generations to come. Bill McKibben will speak on campus October 6th, at 7:15 pm, in the College Chapel and serves as the annual Headwaters Gathering speaker. Lester Brown will speak on November 11th The Washington Post called Lester Brown "one of the world's most influential thinkers." The Telegraph of Calcutta refers to him as "the guru of the environmental movement." In 1986, the Library of Congress requested his personal papers noting that his writings "have already strongly affected thinking about problems of world population and resources."

Event date(s):

Nov 11, 2010 at 07:00 PM

River Arts District Studio Stroll

The Bi-Annual Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks you will find an eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge. Near downtown Asheville. Free.

Event date(s):

Nov 13, 2010 to Nov 14, 2010

Quilter's Vacation

Sweet Biscuit Inn is offering a Quilter's Vacation to be held this August 7-12, November 14-18 and April 8-13, 2011.

Event date(s):

Nov 14, 2010 to Nov 18, 2010

National Gingerbread House Competition & Display

Contestants from across the country will bring their culinary masterpieces to The Grove Park Inn this holiday season. Delight in the imagination shown in these sugar-and-spice creations, strolling through the competition display is a sure way to be swept up in the holiday spirit.

Event date(s):

Nov 15, 2010 to Jan 02, 2011

'Hard Candy Christmas' Arts & Crafts Show

The largest art and crafts show in Western North Carolina for holiday shopping of original art and crafts. Customers are never disappointed with the wide array of heirloom ornaments ,pottery, master jewelery, glass art, gourd art , and Loozie floozie dolls .and lots more.Original art at great prices.

Event date(s):

Nov 26, 2010 to Nov 27, 2010

A Christmas Carol

The Charles Dickens classic has been re-imagined by renowned Disney composer Alan Menken. This spectacular musical extravaganza delighted families for ten years at Madison Square Garden. The timeless tale of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and his three Christmas Ghosts is rediscovered with new, unforgettable music filled with beautiful melodies and emotional lyrics. Get in the Christmas spirit as our YouTheatre students and the professional company of Flat Rock Playhouse take the stage together in one of the first productions of the show to be seen outside of New York City.

Event date(s):

Dec 01, 2010 to Dec 23, 2010

Biltmore Village Dickens Festival

Located just outside of Biltmore Estate, historic Biltmore Village transforms into a quaint Victorian village on the first weekend of December. Horse-drawn carriages will trot along classically decorated cobblestone streets as carolers, storytellers and instrumentalists stroll the village in period costumes. Enjoy fresh-roasted chestnuts, live music performances and excerpts from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed by the Montford Park Players.

Event date(s):

Dec 03, 2010 to Dec 05, 2010

Guild Artists' Holiday Sale at the Folk Art Center

The Southern Highland Craft Guild's Annual Sale provides an opportunity for individual members to sell over-runs, discontinued stock and studio seconds in a festive atmosphere during the holiday season.

Event date(s):

Dec 04, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Santa on the Chimney at Chimney Rock

Have you ever wondered how Santa can climb down millions of chimneys all around the world in just one night? He practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock! USA Today named Chimney Rock one of the top 10 places to catch up with Santa. Come and see why!

Event date(s):

Dec 04, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Guild Artists' Holiday Sale at the Folk Art Center

The Southern Highland Craft Guild's Annual Sale provides an opportunity for individual members to sell over-runs, discontinued stock and studio seconds in a festive atmosphere during the holiday season.

Event date(s):

Dec 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Santa on the Chimney at Chimney Rock

Have you ever wondered how Santa can climb down millions of chimneys all around the world in just one night? He practices on 315-ft. Chimney Rock! USA Today named Chimney Rock one of the top 10 places to catch up with Santa. Come and see why!

Event date(s):

Dec 11, 2010 at 11:00 AM

A Swannanoa Solstice

A Swannanoa Solstice is an ensemble of world renowned recording artists lead by Al Petteway and wife Amy White. It is an Asheville holiday tradition, returning for the 8th annual performance of joyful, thoughtful seasonal celebration.

Event date(s):

Dec 19, 2010 at 02:00 PM

A Swannanoa Solstice

A Swannanoa Solstice is an ensemble of world renowned recording artists lead by Al Petteway and wife Amy White. It is an Asheville holiday tradition, returning for the 8th annual performance of joyful, thoughtful seasonal celebration.

Event date(s):

Dec 19, 2010 at 07:00 PM

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

A musical based on C.S. Lewis’ imaginative adventure story about four children who travel to the magical land of Narnia. School Show Series with two days of performances at 10 AM & 12 PM. Show open to community based on availability

Event date(s):

Dec 20, 2010 to Dec 21, 2010

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker

The must-see production of the season! Critically acclaimed for exquisite artistry, and dazzling sets and costumes, the Great Russian Nutcracker is the defining holiday experience. Bring your family and friends together for a heartwarming performance featuring larger-than life puppets, pristine choreography in a not- to- be missed holiday celebration! Buy your tickets early and save! “Whimsical...Charming...Vibrant...Classical style." -- New York Times

Event date(s):

Dec 21, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Lindy Focus 2010

Spend your New Year's Eve at the Crowne Plaza Resort where you can be taken back to the 1930's with live big band music, beginner swing dance lesson and performances by international dance champions. The headlining musical act for the evening will be a local favorite, the Nouveau Passe Orchestra showcasing it's 1930's style classy big band sounds. The energy will only be further ignited by the participation of hundreds of jitterbugs reacting to the orchestra's vintage rhythms. The evening climaxes in a Lindy Hop Dance Show featuring the event's top talent - instructors and performers showcasing thrilling and eye-popping dance routines.

Event date(s):

Dec 30, 2010 to Jan 01, 2011

Brundibar

Experience the timeless story of this prewar composition that has become the most performed children’s opera as it makes its Asheville Lyric Opera début celebrating its anniversary of its opera education programs.

Event date(s):

Jan 28, 2011 to Jan 29, 2011

Fancy Nancy & Other Stories

Children will love this musical revue featuring six stories, including popular “Fancy Nancy” and “Duck for President.” 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. shows are open to community based on availability.

Event date(s):

Jan 31, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Aquila in Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author

Aquila Theatre presents an exciting new production of Nobel Laureate Luigi Pirandello's famous drama. Six Characters in Search of an Author dares to ask fundamental questions about the very nature of art and entertainment, blurring the line between reality and artifice.

Event date(s):

Feb 04, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Aquila in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Aquila Theatre presents an exciting new production of the timeless Shakespeare comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set against a classical Athenian backdrop, A Midsummer Night's Dream explores the universal theme of love through Aquila’s fresh and imaginative interpretation.

Event date(s):

Feb 05, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Doug Varone and Dancers

Doug Varone and Dancers’ kinetically thrilling dances make essential connections and mine the complexity of the human spirit, commanding attention for its expansive vision, versatility and technical prowess. Two nights of performances.

Event date(s):

Feb 09, 2011 to Feb 10, 2011

16th Annual Bluegrass First Class Festival

16th Annual Bluegrass First Class Festival at the Crowne Plaza Resort Febraury 18-20, 2011. With some of the best bluegrass acts in the country rocking out all over the hotel. For tickets, log onto www.bluegrassfirstclass.com.

Event date(s):

Feb 18, 2011 to Feb 20, 2011

Sweet Plantain String Quartet

Sweet Plantain is a refreshingly new string quartet that thrills audiences with original compositions and contemporary works by Latin American composers.

Event date(s):

Feb 19, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Cathie Ryan

Named Irish Female Vocalist of the Decade and awarded the Concert of the Year Award by Chicago’s Irish American News, Cathie Ryan’s captivating vocals place her firmly in the vanguard of Celtic performers.

Event date(s):

Feb 25, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Billy D. Washington

The clever and quirky comedian Billy D. Washington is a top-notch stand-up comedian and an enormously talented musician. Often incorporating deft keyboard playing into his comedy act, his talents have taken him from a career as a policeman to being the opening act for Aretha Franklin. For mature audiences only.

Event date(s):

Mar 11, 2011 at 08:00 PM

My Heart in a Suitcase

A survivor’s story, set during the Nazi Holocaust, which teaches children the importance of combating intolerance. 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Shows open to community based on availability.

Event date(s):

Mar 17, 2011 to Mar 18, 2011

Mountain Heart with Tony Rice

Mountain Heart's musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and entertainment dynamics appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. Appearing with Mountain Heart is guitar legend Tony Rice, who spans the range of acoustic music.

Event date(s):

Mar 18, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Dervish

At the forefront of Celtic music for over two decades, Dervish is one of the all-time great Irish traditional bands. Be transported by the remarkable energy of this magical band and its charismatic singer, Cathy Jordan, to an Irish session evocative of the spirited pubs and wild beauty of the west of Ireland.

Event date(s):

Mar 24, 2011 at 08:00 PM

La Boheme

The Diana Wortham Theatre’s intimate audience setting will host the ALO’s new romantic production and the return of Puccini opera conductor, Dr. Robert Hart Baker and Director David Toulson.

Event date(s):

Apr 01, 2011 to Apr 02, 2011

Viver Brasil

The award-winning Viver Brasil takes audiences for an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, featuring a dazzling program of African orixás (deified ancestral saints), ceremonial celebrations, the martial arts/dance form of capoeira, and lively Carnaval with Feet on the Ground. Two nights of performances.

Event date(s):

Apr 05, 2011 to Apr 06, 2011

Quilter's Vacation

Sweet Biscuit Inn is offering a Quilter's Vacation to be held this August 7-12. Other dates for the same workshop are set for November 14-18 and April 8-13, 2011.

Event date(s):

Apr 08, 2011 to Apr 13, 2011

Destino

Pop with an opera flair, Destino enthralls by combining the romance of opera with pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via its three award-winning, classically trained professional tenors.

Event date(s):

Apr 08, 2011 at 08:00 PM

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & other story books

When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Shows open to community based on availability.

Event date(s):

Apr 28, 2011 to Apr 29, 2011

Turtle Island Quartet with Special Guest Mike Marshall

Two-time Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet joins Mike Marshall, a favorite of Asheville classical and bluegrass audiences, as they undertake a musical journey across the American landscape.

Event date(s):

May 06, 2011 at 08:00 PM

The Paul McKenna Band

The Paul McKenna Band is one of the hottest, fastest-rising young groups in Scotland, and their contemporary approach to traditional instrumentation have already earned raves as the “best band of its generation.”

Event date(s):

May 07, 2011 at 08:00 PM

Music and Arts Festival

This annual 1 day event includes up to 100 arts and crafts booths as well as a full music stage with acts scheduled from 10am till 10pm. Music ranges from Gospel to Bluegrass to Rock. ( a full schedule can be seen at area sponsors) A children's area with inflatables and games for kids adjoins the main festival area. Homemade Barbecue is featured but there are many other great foods available. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at area sponsors or through the Erwin High Band.

Event date(s):

May 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM

Taste of Opera

Food, wine, and music will compose your evening as you experience the grand feast of the world. Your ticket includes delectable tastes from an array of fine restaurants with wine and an exclusive on stage concert at Diana Wortham Theatre featuring performances of opera’s past, present and future vocal stars.

Event date(s):

Jun 04, 2011 at 06:00 PM

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