Celebrating Rivers and Streams

Paintings of Appalachian rivers and streams by Sue Sweterlitsch.

Event date(s):

Nov 21, 2009 to Feb 22, 2010

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

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Horizons Dining Room Locals Special

Beginning on January 1, 2010, Horizons Dining Room will offer a 20% discount, on food only, to local Western North Carolina residents. •The cities and surrounding areas included are Asheville, Hendersonville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Waynesville, Clyde, Maggie Valley, and Brevard*. •A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required to obtain the discount. •Offer is only valid on Mondays & Wednesdays. •Holidays are not included.

Event date(s):

Jan 01, 2010 to Mar 31, 2010

Winter discounts at Asheville Cottages

During the off-season, you can enjoy the luxury of Asheville Cottages for the best rate all year (excluding Valentine's weekend, of course!). Visit www.ashevillecottages.com to find out more.

Event date(s):

Jan 07, 2010 to Feb 28, 2010

Winter Adult Clay Classes, Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

9 Week Winter Session January 11- March 12: Making Faces with Alex Irvine on Mondays 10am-12:30pm; Lips, Bellies, and Feet with Patty Bilbro on Mondays 3-5:30pm; Dynamic Dinnerware with Gabe Kline on Mondays 6:30-9:00pm; Tile Designs with Cynthia Lee on Tuesdays 10am-12:30pm; Beginning Wheel Throwing with Lindsay Rogers on Tuesdays 6:30-9pm; More Handbuilding with Barbara Perez on Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm; Interpreting the Lidded Bowl with Becca Floyd on Wednesdays 3-5:30pm; Cone 6 Cosmetics with Jennifer Hoolihan on Wednesday 6:30-9pm; Salt, Soda, and Sass with Linda McFarling on Thursdays 3-5:30pm; Masters of the Mountain with regional master potters on Thursdays 6:30-9pm; and Clay Date Nights on Friday, January 29, 6:30-9 and/or Friday, February 19, 6:30-9.

Event date(s):

Jan 11, 2010 to Mar 12, 2010

Collections + Obsessions Course

Fridays, January 15, 2010 – February 19, 2010 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. UNC Asheville’s College for Seniors, Center for Creative Retirement What is a collection? What is the difference between an “obsession” and a “collection” or “acquirer” and “collector”? How might private collections differ from collections held for the public trust? Together we will explore these questions while studying in depth personal collections, current Asheville Art Museum exhibitions, selected films and books. The course includes a tour of the Museum. Please contact UNC Asheville’s College for Seniors directly at 828.251.6140 to register and pay for this class. Held in conjunction with the Asheville Art Museum exhibitions Looking Back and Looking Forward.

Event date(s):

Jan 15, 2010 to Feb 19, 2010

Charles Counts: Retrospective Exhibition

Celebrating the life and work of Charles Counts, this show features 146 objects including textiles, pottery, paintings, as well as photographs and other archival material. Charles Counts was an expert potter, weaver, teacher and writer. He influenced countless artists and brought worldwide attention to American crafts and the importance of keeping handcrafts alive. Along with his partner, Rubynelle, he operated the production and training center in Rising Fawn, GA for 25 years. Counts became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1956. He was active in the organization, serving on many committees and the board of trustees. He cared deeply about the Guild and its mission to serve members and the region.

Event date(s):

Jan 16, 2010 to May 02, 2010

Winter Kids Clay Classes and Event, Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts

6 Week Winter Session: January 18 – February 27: Teen Clay with Atcha Turner on Tuesdays 4-6pm from January 19-February 23 for ages 13-17; Captain Gabe’s Midwinter Mud Madness with Gabe Kline on Wednesdays 4-6pm from January 20-February 24 for ages 6-12; Afternoon Art with Holly de Sallian on Thursdays 4-6pm from January 21-February 25 for ages 7-10; Face Jugs, Mugs and More with Atcha Turner on Saturdays10am-12pm from January 23-February 27 for ages 6-12 and one day special event: Martin Luther King Clay Day with Barbara Perez on Monday, January 18 9am-12pm for Ages 6-12.

Event date(s):

Jan 18, 2010 to Feb 27, 2010

The Scoop on Poop: The Science of What Animals Leave Behind

“The Scoop on Poop” is a new interactive zoological exhibit based on the popular book by science writer Dr. Wayne Lynch. The exhibit leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals use it – to build homes, hide from enemies, attract mates, send messages, cool off and yes, some even eat it! The exhibit also explores the ways veterinarians, paleontologists, field biologists, farmers, Maasai tribesmen, and power companies make use of animal waste. Visitors are invited to: * Listen to the fascination sounds of a bear’s digestive system; * Learn the language of poop in countries around the world; * Examine fecal samples in a veterinarian’s lab; * Compete in dung beetle races and track wild animals by clues left in scat; * Explore how long it takes an elephant to poop their body weight; and * Meet a dinosaur dung detective. “The Scoop on Poop” exhibit treats the subject with a tactful blend of good science and fun. The Baker Exhibit Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m. Exhibit admission is in addition to the parking fee: $3 for adults, $2 dollars for children ages 5 to 18, members and children 4 and under free. School group exhibit admission $2 per child with or without additional guided program – adult chaperones are free – all groups must pre-register. For more information, call (828) 665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org.

Event date(s):

Jan 22, 2010 to May 09, 2010

Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition Opens

Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition Opens Friday, January 22, 2010 to Sunday, February 14, 2010. Pack Place Community Gallery Free The Asheville Art Museum, with the assistance of its volunteer docents, partners with the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects each year to sponsor the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Middle school and high school students from 20 Western North Carolina school districts are invited to submit work for this special juried competition. The exhibition of their artwork will be on view at the Pack Place Community Gallery from January 22 to February 14, 2010. The regional award recipients will be honored at a ceremony on Sunday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre and The Museum regularly sends 20 to 25 gold award recipients' work on to the National Scholastic Art Competition. In addition to the national awards, the Museum also selects one artwork that best represents Western North Carolina, which is placed on exhibition in the Governor's Mansion in Raleigh.

Event date(s):

Jan 22, 2010 to Feb 14, 2010

Women in Wood Exhibition at Grovewood Gallery

Grovewood Gallery will present “Women in Wood,” an exhibition to bring light to the exceptional quality of work being created by women artists working in the medium of wood – both woodturning and constructed wood. The 19 participating artists are: Jacque Allen, Dixie Biggs, Caryl Brt, Christina Boy, Marilyn Campbell, Virginia Dotson, Sharon Doughtie, Cindy Drozda, Robyn Horn, Katie Hudnall, Bonnie Klein, Sylvie Rosenthal, Merryll Saylan, Betty Scarpino, Jennifer Shirley, Kim Winkle, Helga Winter, Molly Winton, and Andi Wolfe.

Event date(s):

Jan 30, 2010 to Apr 04, 2010

Annual Art Alumni Exhibit

Feb 5 - Mar 1 Annual Art Alumni Exhibit Reception Feb 26 6-8pm 1972-2009 UNC Asheville Art majors show various mediums. Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

Event date(s):

Feb 05, 2010 to Mar 01, 2010

Home School Program

For Students in Grades 1 - 5; Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost. Pre-registration is required.

Event date(s):

Feb 09, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Sourcing Quality Herbal Material - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Superior ingredients make some herbal products better than others. Find out what makes some herbal raw materials better than others and learn how to apply these ideas to your business model.

Event date(s):

Feb 09, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile's third album, Give Up The Ghost, unveils her talents in their truest form. After two albums and non-stop touring, she has let her guard down and offers her most candid recording to date. If the phrase "give up the ghost" most often refers to death or dying, it can also be used to describe the passing of stages in life, of transformation. "To give up the ghost is not just to die since we do it a handful of times throughout our lives. It's a sort of leaving yourself behind," she explains. "Or what you knew yourself to be so that you can grow and transcend love or youth. Sometimes both." The recording of Give Up The Ghost offered new experiences including working with the likes of Elton John, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers multi-instrumentalist Benmont Tench, drummer Chad Smith and Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls, all of whom contribute to the album.

Event date(s):

Feb 09, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Brandi Carlile plus Amy Ray

Brandi Carlile's third album, Give Up The Ghost, unveils her talents in their truest form. After two albums and non-stop touring, she has let her guard down and offers her most candid recording to date. If the phrase "give up the ghost" most often refers to death or dying, it can also be used to describe the passing of stages in life, of transformation. "To give up the ghost is not just to die since we do it a handful of times throughout our lives. It's a sort of leaving yourself behind," she explains. "Or what you knew yourself to be so that you can grow and transcend love or youth. Sometimes both." The recording of Give Up The Ghost offered new experiences including working with the likes of Elton John, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers multi-instrumentalist Benmont Tench, drummer Chad Smith and Amy Ray of The Indigo Girls, all of whom contribute to the album.

Event date(s):

Feb 09, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Home School Happenings

Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Feb 10, 2010 at 01:30 PM

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 Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Feb 10, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Wine Dinner at the Corner Kitchen

Chef Joe Scully and the Corner Kitchen will host a fine wine dinner accompanied by wines from the Weinhaus, come and join us in the lovely converted house in the Biltmore area for an evening of marvelous cuisine and companionship!

Event date(s):

Feb 10, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Girls on the Run Event

Girls on the Run is an organization whose mission is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Our guest panelists Rachelle Sorenson-Cox, Cathy Higgins, Olivia Pistor and Molly Peeples will discuss GOTR and ways in which the program addresses important issues facing girls today, including healthy habits, gossip, media pressure and messages, and bullying. Join us as GOTR volunteers and participants discuss this wonderful program! prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. Our guest panelists Rachelle Sorenson-Cox, Cathy Higgins, Olivia Pistor and Molly Peeples will discuss GOTR and ways in which the program addresses important issues facing girls today, including healthy habits, gossip, media pressure and messages, and bullying. Join us as GOTR volunteers and participants discuss this wonderful program!

Event date(s):

Feb 10, 2010 at 07:00 PM

John Brown's Body plus Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

When John Brown's Body released their fifth studio album in 2005, the band looked forward to the happy grind of touring to support the release. With Pressure Points hailed by critics as "their strongest, most consistent effort to date," [Popmatters] JBB set out on tour and continued their efforts to conquer the world. Little did they know that they were about to go through a series of events that would significantly change the band. They endured the death of bassist Scott Palmer, the departure of several long time members (including singer and co-founder Kevin Kinsella), and throat surgery for lead singer Elliot Martin - enough challenges to end the career of many groups. Instead, JBB emerged with a brand new line-up and a fearlessness born out of this musical near-death experience.

Event date(s):

Feb 10, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure 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):

Feb 11, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Author Karen Head

Karen Head, the founder and director of Equinection, a nationally recognized practitioner in equine facilitated learning, presents her book, Horse as Teacher: The Path to Authenticity.

Event date(s):

Feb 11, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Umphrey's McGee

A mantis is an insect with an exceptional range of vision. "Mantis" is the Greek word for prophet. And Mantis is the epic new album by Midwestern monsters of improvised rock, Umphrey's McGee. Consisting of Brendan Bayliss (guitar, vocals), Jake Cinninger (guitar, synthesizers, vocals), Joel Cummins (keyboards, vocals), Andy Farag (percussion), Kris Myers (drums, vocals), and Ryan Stasik (bass), Umphrey's McGee enters its second decade together with their hardest, darkest, and most artistically cohesive album to date. A long-time-coming labor of love as well as an inspiring affirmation of musical brotherhood, Mantis is Umphrey's first fully fleshed-out studio statement since 2006's Safety in Numbers, which was followed by 2007's odds-and-sods collection The Bottom Half and the double live album Live at Murat. So when Brendan Bayliss sings, "We believe there's something here worth dying for," to kick off Mantis's majestic twelve-minute title track, you should take him at his word.

Event date(s):

Feb 11, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Josh Phillips Folk Festival

With a message that is positive, sincere, and honest, Josh Phillips Folk Festival has been gaining a veritable army of fans that range from the youngest musical listeners, to seasoned long time traditional music fans. With the release of their first studio album, Wicker, Phillips has truly provided a strong testament to his ability to effortlessly capture generations worth of musical evolution, and traverse years of cultural dilution, bringing the listener back to the very source of roots, folk, soul, r & b, rock and reggae.

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Exhibition, Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things

Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things examines original book illustrations from artists who are committed to the genre of children's books. The exhibition includes working drawings, finished paintings, collages, molded paper, woodcuts and digitally produced illustrations from well-known as well as emerging artists.

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 to Jul 11, 2010

Art Break, Looking Forward and Looking Back — Together

The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of the exciting exhibitions Looking Forward and Looking Back.

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Singles Wine Dinner at The Wine Studio of Asheville

At the request of several of our clients, we're hosting a Singles Wine Dinner on Friday, Feburary 12! This first event is limited to the first 6 wine lovin' men and 6 wine lovin' women who purchase tickets!

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Destino

From Canada, this classical crossover sensation provides the perfect entertainment to kick off the Valentine's Weekend. Pop with an opera flair, Destino enthralls by combining the romance of opera with pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via its award-winning, classically trained professional tenors.

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Food of Love

Eugenia Zuckerman, flute and Claire Bloom, voice

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra ~ Innovative Steel Pan ~ MoDaddy's Feb 12th

The steel pan, an amazing musical discovery born in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago, is often times associated with sandy beaches, tropical climates, and cruise ships: that’s not exactly what you get at a show by the jazz-fusion quartet, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. Here you have a classically trained composer turned steel pan maestro (front man Jonathan Scales), heavily influenced by sounds from banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck to rapper Jay-Z, joining forces with a super-solid but sensible Rock & Roll drummer (Ryan Lassiter). Rapid-fire blues guitar (Duane Simpson) and powerfully finessed bass work (Shannon Hoover) hold this concoction together with jazz edge and classical sensibility. Steel pannist and virtuoso composer, Jonathan Scales, formed the ‘Fourchestra’ in 2007 as a means to deliver his musically complex, but somehow assessable, ideas to anyone willing to listen. Since then, Scales has released two well received, full-length works (2007’s One-Track Mind and 2008’s Plot/Scheme) featuring the likes of Jeff Coffin, Joseph Wooten, and Jeff Sipe. Scales’ versatility and innovative nature has allowed him to share the stage with acts like The Wooten Brothers Band, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, The Duhks, Everyone Orchestra, Toubab Krewe, Ben Sollee, and Futureman.

Event date(s):

Feb 12, 2010 to Feb 13, 2010

In the Spirit of Marriage

Creating and Sustaining a Loving Union Julia and Robert Roskind, authors of In The Spirit of Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving Union, will be offering a 2-day workshop for married and singles on Valentine's Weekend (February 13-14) at The Light Center in Blacl Mountain, NC. The cost is $50. The weekend will help us break down the barriers that are preventing or limiting us from creating & sustaining the loving union we envision. The goal of the weekend is to implant in our hearts the understanding of the true function of all relationships--to learn to love another unconditionally. The weekend includes wisdom circles on issues such as the 3 stages of marriage, the spiritual function of unions, arguments, sex, divorce and separation, communication, and much more. It is a relaxed atmosphere where participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they like. At night, there is entertainment and relaxation. Info or to register at (828) 295-4610 or www.onelovepress.com

Event date(s):

Feb 13, 2010 to Feb 14, 2010

Creating & Sustaining a Loving Union

Creating and Sustaining a Loving Union Julia and Robert Roskind, authors of In The Spirit of Marriage: Creating and Sustaining a Loving Union, will be offering a 2-day workshop for married and singles on Valentine's Weekend (February 13-14) at The Light Center in Blacl Mountain, NC. The cost is $50. The weekend will help us break down the barriers that are preventing or limiting us from creating & sustaining the loving union we envision. The goal of the weekend is to implant in our hearts the understanding of the true function of all relationships--to learn to love another unconditionally. The weekend includes wisdom circles on issues such as the 3 stages of marriage, the spiritual function of unions, arguments, sex, divorce and separation, communication, and much more. It is a relaxed atmosphere where participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they like. At night, there is entertainment and relaxation. Info or to register at (828) 295-4610 or www.onelovepress.com

Event date(s):

Feb 13, 2010 to Feb 14, 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):

Feb 13, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Buddhist Class

Basic meditation instructions: “Techniques for Mental Development and Overcoming Obstacles” by Ven. Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche of the Xuanfa Institute

Event date(s):

Feb 13, 2010 at 03:30 PM

Big Band Sweetheart Dance

Step right into a USO Club in full “swing” as Flat Rock Playhouse invites everyone to travel back in time to the Swinging 40’s during the Big Band Sweetheart Dance which takes place Valentine’s Eve, Saturday, February 13. Held at the unique location of the WNC Air Museum, dancing is encouraged throughout the evening with music provided by the Hendersonville Swing Band, under the direction of Jerry Zink. The aim of the Big Band Sweetheart Dance is to bring back the golden days of big band dancing at the one-of- a-kind location of the hangar of the WNC Air Museum, where the feature décor is airplanes from the decades surrounding the Second World War. The dance, complete with a 1940’s theme, will include cocktails and dinner. Dance to swing and big band classics made famous by the likes of Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, and Jimmy Dorsey. Attendees are encouraged to wear party attire or get into character by dressing in 1940’s style or military uniforms. Add to this the energy of the YouTheatre Conservatory students, and the evening promises to have all the makings of an event that will have everyone dancing the night away.

Event date(s):

Feb 13, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Guerilla Union presents Goodie Mob Reunion (Cee-Lo, Big Gipp, Khujo, and T-Mo) with very special guest B.o.B. aka Bobby Ray

Guerilla Union, producer of Rock The Bells, The Cypress Hill SmokeOut, and Paid Dues Festival, is proud to present the return of the legendary Goodie Mob. Touring for the first time in ten years, Goodie Mob will be backed by a full live band, and performing with all original members: Cee-Lo (from Gnarls Barkley), Big Gipp, Khujo, and T-Mo. Goodie Mob – along with fellow Dungeon Family group Outkast – helped put Atlanta on the map as a Mecca for hip-hop, and introduced southern rap to mainstream America. Also joining the tour is very special guest, B.o.B. Also known under the alias Bobby Ray, this talented new artist has blasted onto the music scene with endless tracks and mix tapes that set to prove B.o.B. is indeed a name to remember.

Event date(s):

Feb 13, 2010 at 08:00 PM

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa's Horizons Dining Room Valentine Dinner

Spark your romance on Valentine's Day at The Grove Park Inn's Horizon's Dining Room. Horizon's will be opening at 5 PM and offering 20% off dining for the 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 & 5:45 PM reservation times.

Event date(s):

Feb 14, 2010

Pianoforte Concert

oin us for a romantic Valentine’s Day Pianoforte concert featuring the works of Clara and Robert Schumann — one of music’s greatest love stories! Pianists John Cobb and Deborah Belcher will perform, joined by Gwen Roberts reading some of the Schumanns’ writings.

Event date(s):

Feb 14, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Buddhist Class

Introductory class on “The Practice, Goals, and Fruits of Buddhism”

Event date(s):

Feb 14, 2010 at 03:30 PM

Asheville Skyline Presents: Valentine's night at MoDaddy's

Asheville Skyline is bringing a fantastic musical experience and dinner event to MoDaddy's for Valentine's Day! Several regional songwriters will be performing in a rotating cast throughout the evening backed by the Asheville Skyline Band as well as playing in other configurations. An affordable dinner for two will be served at 5pm, followed by music at 7pm. Call to reserve your seating at 828-258-1550.

Event date(s):

Feb 14, 2010 at 05:00 PM

Sweetners - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Everyone loves the sweet taste and the choice of sweeteners is practically infinite. However, there are many questions out there - Are honey, maple and agave syrup better for you than sugar? Are artificial sweeteners safe? Why is fructose recommended for diabetics? This class will help you answer these questions.

Event date(s):

Feb 15, 2010 at 02:00 PM

Discussion Bound: The Great Man

Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries.The Great Man, Kate Christensen Winner of the 2008 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, this book's title character, a figurative artist, has died, and his biographers interview those who were closest to him - his mistress, his wife, and his sister - in order to help tell his story.

Event date(s):

Feb 16, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Labeling Natural Products - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Learn the required elements of a dietary supplement label. In this class you will learn the requirements for staying in compliance with regulations issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), included in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) and administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Event date(s):

Feb 16, 2010 at 06:00 PM

True West at NC Stage

Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. One is an upstanding screenwriter, the other a petty thug – but which is which? This brilliant and dangerous comedy launched the careers of John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. "Shepard's masterwork.... It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius." -- New York Post Wednesday 2/17/10 is Pay What You Can Night. $6 minimum, cash only, exact change only. Reservations highly recommended.

Event date(s):

Feb 17, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure 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):

Feb 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM

True West at NC Stage

Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. One is an upstanding screenwriter, the other a petty thug – but which is which? This brilliant and dangerous comedy launched the careers of John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. "Shepard's masterwork.... It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius." -- New York Post Thursday 2/18/10 is Happy Hour and a Half. Your ticket price includes free appetizers and beverages. Sponsored by the Colorful Palate Catering.

Event date(s):

Feb 18, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Dark Star Orchestra

Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads. Dark Star Orchestra presents its critically acclaimed live show at esteemed venues from coast to coast and internationally. Dark Star Orchestra performs Grateful Dead classics 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 nine years to the tune of nearly 1500 shows since forming, the band's determined commitment to "raising the Dead" has drawn national media attention.

Event date(s):

Feb 18, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Dark Star Orchestra

Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads. Dark Star Orchestra presents its critically acclaimed live show at esteemed venues from coast to coast and internationally. Dark Star Orchestra performs Grateful Dead classics 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 nine years to the tune of nearly 1500 shows since forming, the band's determined commitment to "raising the Dead" has drawn national media attention.

Event date(s):

Feb 18, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Meet Mixed Media Painter Kim Dills

February 19 – 21 (11 – 4pm) at Grovewood Gallery Kim Dills is a local artist who creates unique mixed media paintings on wood, influenced by Asian art and culture, animals and birds and natural elements from the earth.

Event date(s):

Feb 19, 2010 to Feb 21, 2010

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. 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.

Event date(s):

Feb 19, 2010 at 06:00 PM

True West at NC Stage

Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. One is an upstanding screenwriter, the other a petty thug – but which is which? This brilliant and dangerous comedy launched the careers of John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. "Shepard's masterwork.... It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius." -- New York Post Friday 2/19/10, join us after the show for drinks and a conversation with the cast.

Event date(s):

Feb 19, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Cage The Elephant plus As Tall As Lions

Music critics who have witnessed the eye-popping spectacle that is a Cage the Elephant live performance have likened the band’s singer to many things, among them “a demented Bible Belt preacher,” “a Tasmanian devil whooping and jumping up and down like a frenzied gibbon.” And that’s just frontman Matt Shultz. The verdict? “Exhilarating, 100 mph stuff,” raved British indie music bible NME about one of the group’s UK gigs last fall. Cage the Elephant’s raucous live show — which made this red-hot Kentucky-bred band the talk of this year’s South-by-Southwest music festival, and led USA Today to single them out as a band not to miss at 2009’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — is the perfect showcase for their buzzed-about self-titled debut album for Jive Records. Recorded over 10 days with Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce, and a Top 40 hit when it was released on British indie label Relentless in the U.K. last June, the album is a genre-defying blend of rock n roll and raw youthful punk energy all propelled by Matt’s taunting, Dylan-esque rhythmic vocal delivery, Brad Shultz and Lincoln Parish’s furious twin guitar assault, and bassist Daniel Tichenor and drummer Jared Champion’s rock-steady funk grooves.

Event date(s):

Feb 19, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Native Plant Symposium

Join the NC Native Plant Society, Asheville Chapter, for a free native plant symposium at the NC Arboretum Education Center featuring: Gary Walker, Appalachian State University professor, will speak on plant communities of cliff faces including Linville Gorge Ed Schwartzman, NCDENR, Natural Heritage Program, presenting on the flora of Macon County including the Nantahala River eco-region Tom Baugh, biologist and former editor of Rapid River Art Magazine, who will use narration and his published poetry to discuss the status of life on Earth and our human connection to other life Scott Dean, WNC Naturally, will share some of his favorite hikes in the Appalachians including Great Smoky Mountains National Park Alan Mizeras, Henderson County Master Gardener and Coordinator of Henderson County Native Plant Rescue Group, will present on native plant rescues

Event date(s):

Feb 20, 2010 at 09:00 AM

2010 Maple Syrup Tour

Join North Carolina's only commercial producer of maple syrup for their second annual Maple Syrup Tour. February 20th and 21st, Maple Creek Farm will be offering tours on the hour for visitors to see the maple syrup making process from tapping trees to cooking syrup. Hike up through the "sugar bush" to see the taps and tubing, visit with our farm animals, smell the sweet steam of cooking syrup, and of course sample our fresh syrup and maple sausage. For directions or more information please visit www.maplecreekfarm.net

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Feb 20, 2010 to Feb 21, 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.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Lecture on Illustrated Books of the Arts + Crafts Era

The Forum in Pack Place and Asheville Art Museum Dr. Andre Chaves will present an illustrated talk about book illustrations from the 1920s and 1930s, with a special emphasis on children’s classics and renowned illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth. Dr. Chaves, a long-time Arts & Crafts collector, writer and speaker, is the founder of Clinker Press, a private letterpress studio in Pasadena, California dedicated to art and literature. After the talk, enjoy a reception and tour of Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things and The Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 05:00 PM

ArtSpace After Hours Cabaret

Join us for a night of music, laughter, good food and wonderful Silent Auction items to benefit ArtSpace Charter School. This is our 2nd annual event and we hope to make this one bigger than last year! Josh Batenhorst will serve as our emcee Tongue and Groove, Valorie Miller, the LYLAS and Laura Blackley with other entertaining surprises! Heavy hor'dearves and delicious desserts all included in the ticket price. Among the silent auction items; a Trip for 4 to Orlando with tickets to Disney, local art work, gift certificates to area businesses and beautiful pottery and jewelry. More info? But tix? Call Stephanie Wallace at 298-2787 during school hours. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for a couple. They go up $5 each at the door. We hope to see you there!

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Feb 20, 2010 at 07:00 PM

True West at NC Stage

Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. One is an upstanding screenwriter, the other a petty thug – but which is which? This brilliant and dangerous comedy launched the careers of John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. "Shepard's masterwork.... It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius." -- New York Post Saturday 2/20/10 join the True West cast and crew after the show for our Saturday Night Gala. Featuring complimentary beverages.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile

Mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile never stops. Now he's at it again with a new band; The Punch Brothers' five young and fiercely talented musicians are playing to sold-out crowds around the world and have captured music lovers across many genres.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 08:00 PM

North Mississippi Allstars

The North Mississippi Allstars were founded in 1996; a product of a special time for modern Mississippi country blues. RL Burnside, Jr. Kimbrough, Otha Turner and their musical families were at their peak; touring the world, making classic records and doing the all-night boogie at Jr's Juke Joint and Otha's BBQ Goat picnics -- the music and the culture rich as the black Mississippi dirt. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi Blues legacy while playing and shaking it down at the juke joints with their blues ancestors. Luther (guitar and vocals) and Cody (drums and vocals) joined up with bassist Chris Chew to form the core of their own band, The North Mississippi Allstars. Through the filter of generations of Mississippi Blues men, the Allstars pioneered their own blues-infused rock and roll and continue to do so.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 08:00 PM

North Mississippi Allstars plus The City Champs

The North Mississippi Allstars were founded in 1996; a product of a special time for modern Mississippi country blues. RL Burnside, Jr. Kimbrough, Otha Turner and their musical families were at their peak; touring the world, making classic records and doing the all-night boogie at Jr's Juke Joint and Otha's BBQ Goat picnics -- the music and the culture rich as the black Mississippi dirt. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson soaked up the music of their father, Jim Dickinson, and absorbed the North Mississippi Blues legacy while playing and shaking it down at the juke joints with their blues ancestors. Luther (guitar and vocals) and Cody (drums and vocals) joined up with bassist Chris Chew to form the core of their own band, The North Mississippi Allstars. Through the filter of generations of Mississippi Blues men, the Allstars pioneered their own blues-infused rock and roll and continue to do so.

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Feb 20, 2010 at 08:00 PM

True West at NC Stage

Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play a pair of estranged brothers who converge on their mother’s suburban home one sweltering summer weekend. One is an upstanding screenwriter, the other a petty thug – but which is which? This brilliant and dangerous comedy launched the careers of John Malkovich and Gary Sinise and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. "Shepard's masterwork.... It tells us a truth, as glimpsed by a 37 year old genius." -- New York Post

Event date(s):

Feb 21, 2010 to Mar 07, 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 The Health Adventure's 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 more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

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Feb 22, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Healing from the Kitchen Cupboard - AB Tech Continuing Ed

What do cooking spices, onions, potatoes, and vinegar have in common? They all make amazing first aid and common illness remedies! Find out how to use basic kitchen pantry staples to care for yourself, family, and friends. Experience hands-on herbal medicine making and return home with a kitchen remedy and empowerment that will last a lifetime.

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Feb 22, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Healthy Meals in Mintues-Cooking Series

Learn to create economically conscious meals without sacrificing quality ingredients or nutrition with Janice Husk. Menu features three meals prepared from one roasted chicken: Chicken and Barley Soup, Heart-Healthy Chicken Salad and WNC Quesadillas and Vegan Broccoli Salad. Vegan and gluten-free options discussed.

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Feb 22, 2010 at 06:30 PM

The Used plus Atreyu

The members of the Used had to overcome poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse, not to mention the straitlaced attitudes of their hometown of Orem, UT, to bring their screamo-tinged brand of post-hardcore to life. But they persevered and earned a contract with Reprise Records, releasing their self-titled debut album in June 2002. Having only played a handful of shows around Orem prior to their record's release, the band -- vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Quinn Allman, bassist Jeph Howard, and drummer Branden Steineckert -- began relentless nationwide touring that quickly saw their fan base multiply.

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Feb 22, 2010 at 08:00 PM

How to Start a Natural Products Business - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Tuesdays, Feb 23 - Mar 16 Learn about successful business strategies in the booming natural products industry. Start to explore issues from quality and safety to marketing , exporting, gain insights and resources to further your business idea. Session topics will include: researching the market, analysis of the natural product industry, and where your product fits into the market. Additional topics: North Carolina rules and resources, recommended processes to ensure that herbs are properly wild-harvested and manufactured under recommended industry practices, FDA regulations, and how to enhance your product image to capture the consumer eye through creative branding.

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Feb 23, 2010 at 06:00 PM

The Total Package: Pulling Together Your Artist Packet and Where to Go from There

(Asheville, NC) Wondering what sets you apart when it comes to potential clients, galleries, juries, and publications? If so, you need to learn how to create, improve, or perfect all the pieces of your Artist Packet. The Asheville Artist Alliance is hosting the workshop: "The Total Package: Pulling Together Your Artist Packet and Where to Go from There" on Wednesday, February 24th from 6-8pm at Mountain Bizworks' office located at 153 S. Lexington Avenue. RSVP by February 19th.

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Feb 24, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Preschool Play Date

It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure 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.

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Feb 25, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Sam Bush

Grammy Award winning multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush doesn't seem old enough to be a musical legend. And he's not. But he is. Alternately known as the King of Telluride and the King of Newgrass, Bush has been honored by the Americana Music Association and the International Bluegrass Music Association. "It's overwhelming and humbling," Bush says of his lifetime achievement award from the AMA. "It goes along with the title cut of my new album, Circles Around Me, which basically says, how in the hell did we get this far? In my brain I'm still 17, but I look in the mirror and I'm 57." But honors are not what drive him. "I didn't get into music to win awards," he says. "I'm just now starting to get somewhere. I love to play and the older I get the more I love it. And I love new things." Among those new things are the growing group of mandolin players that identify Bush as their musical role model in much the same way he idolized Bill Monroe and Jethro Burns. "If I've been cited as an influence, then I'm really flattered because I still have my influences that I look up to," Bush says. "I'm glad that I'm in there somewhere." He's being humble, of course. Bush has helped to expand the horizons of bluegrass music, fusing it with jazz, rock, blues, funk and other styles. He's the co-founder of the genre-bending New Grass Revival and an in-demand musician who has played with everyone from Emmylou Harris and Bela Fleck to Charlie Haden, Lyle Lovett and Garth Brooks.

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Feb 25, 2010 at 07:00 PM

The New Deal

At the vanguard of a new progressive style, the New Deal has become a live touring phenomenon. They have appeared at Bonnaroo, Langerado, Jazz Fest New Orleans, the Coachella Festival, Street Scene in San Diego, Berkfest, Gathering of the Vibes, Camp Bisco, and the Detroit Electronic Music Festival to name just a few. They have headlined over 400 shows in the past 4 years. the New Deal inspires audiences of all kinds, from packed dance clubs across North America, to spellbound receptions during opening tours with Herbie Hancock and Page McConnell from Phish.

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Feb 26, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Exhibition, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century

Portraiture, and the desire to capture likeness in some permanent way, is one of the oldest forms of art dating at least back to early Egyptian art. Portraiture was the most popular type of painting in America from Colonial times into the 19th century. This exhibition explores the persistence of this desire to capture images of self and others as it changed over time and its continued importance in contemporary American art and popular culture.The exhibition will include images in the following categories: formal portraits, self-portraits, portraits of animals and portraits of friends or models. It will include works in a variety of media and range of styles including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and new media.

Event date(s):

Feb 26, 2010 to Jul 18, 2010

Art Break, Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things

The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Staff on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things examines original book illustrations from artists who are committed to the genre of children's books. The exhibition includes working drawings, finished paintings, collages, molded paper, woodcuts and digitally produced illustrations from well-known as well as emerging artists.

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Feb 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

nicholas leichter dance

Slow and sensual, insistent and intertwined, athletic and aware, Nicholas Leichter's dance pieces are filled with provocative pairings set to musical selections from a wide gamut. Leichter and his passionate company of seven dancers fuse style and substance into cultural narratives in which movement tells the story.

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Feb 26, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Black Mountain Marathon & Mt. Mitchell Challenge

Begin at dawn in Black Mountain, the quaint "front porch of Western North Carolina", and follow trails to the "rooftop" of Western North Carolina, the 6,684' summit of Mount Mitchell - eastern America's highest point - then return to the start/finish area! With a starting altitude of 2,360', the elevation gain for this 40-mile run will be 4,324' - in the first 20 miles!

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Feb 27, 2010 at 06:45 AM

Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore

For a stalwart young artist who creates different means to an end, Ben Sollee has enjoyed a whirlwind year replete with remarkable success and warm, exciting music to match. Sollee hails from Kentucky, yet sounds nothing like the colloquial music one traditionally associates with the state (or anywhere else for that matter). He eschews traditional singer-songwriter and folk boundaries, choosing a cello rather than a guitar as his divining rod, and utilizing unique plucking and percussive bow techniques juxtaposed against his blue-eyed soul meets Antony Hegarty vocal leanings. Ben enjoys collaborating with musicians as disparate as Otis Taylor and Bela Fleck, touring with indie rock royalty, and covering Sam Cooke as an homage to blues. When he ventures out of Louisville, sometimes he'll just strap this cello to his back and ride his bike rather than enjoy the comforts of a van or bus, as he did on his southern trek in the summer of 2009 -- playing intimate shows in every town he hits between his larger headlining performances. Yes, Ben's always done things a bit differently.

Event date(s):

Feb 27, 2010 at 08:00 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 more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Feb 27, 2010 at 12:00 PM

nicholas leichter dance

Slow and sensual, insistent and intertwined, athletic and aware, Nicholas Leichter's dance pieces are filled with provocative pairings set to musical selections from a wide gamut. Leichter and his passionate company of seven dancers fuse style and substance into cultural narratives in which movement tells the story.

Event date(s):

Feb 27, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Critically acclaimed author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein will read from and sign her novel, 36 Arguments for the Existence of God. Goldstein’s latest offering chronicles the life of atheist Cass Seltzer, a newly-famous author whose beliefs are challenged by new acquaintances and skeletons from his past, and she uses a diverse cast of characters to explore the debate between faith and reason. Goldstein’s first novel, The Mind-Body Problem, was written in part to illustrate the impact of philosophy and intellectual struggles on one’s daily life. It met with widespread critical and popular success and is considered one of the most important and thought-provoking books of the decade. She is the author of numerous novels and story collections, and her writing has garnered a number of awards, including the National Jewish Book Award and the Edward Lewis Wallant Award. In addition to her Guggenheim and Radcliffe Fellowships, in 1996 Goldstein was became a MacArthur Fellow. When awarding her the prize, which is often referred to as the “Genius Award,” the MacArthur Foundation described her as “…a writer whose novels and short stories dramatize the concerns of philosophy without sacrificing the demands of imaginative storytelling. Her books tell a compelling story as they describe with wit, compassion and originality the interaction of mind and heart. In her fiction her characters confront problems of faith: religious faith and faith in an ability to comprehend the mysteries of the physical world as complementary to moral and emotional states of being. Goldstein’s writings emerge as brilliant arguments for the belief that fiction in our time may be the best vehicle for involving readers in questions of morality and existence.”

Event date(s):

Feb 28, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Wine Dinner at the Southside Cafe

The Southside Café will present a multi-course dinner with wines provided by the Weinhaus. This is always one of our most popular dinners so get your reservations soon!

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Feb 28, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Esperanza Spalding

Best-selling multilingual jazz bassist, vocalist, composer with her ensemble. Youngest-ever professor at Berklee College of Music.

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Mar 02, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Arlo Guthrie - Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour

Arlo Guthrie and the family's current tour officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs the songs that they've written and learned together, all performed in the family tradition generations have come to love.

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Mar 03, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Arlo Guthrie - Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour

Arlo Guthrie and the family's current tour officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs the songs that they've written and learned together, all performed in the family tradition generations have come to love.

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Mar 04, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Cross Canadian Ragweed

All you Alt-country Southern Rock fans, if you haven't heard of these fellas yet, you need to check them out. This quartet of childhood friends has expanded beyond its Oklahoma roots to the forefront of the Texas Music Revolution. The band produced four albums on their own Underground Sound label before they took their music nationwide with big time label Universal South. Even with their new national image Cross Canadian Ragweed still has the same unspoiled, uncut, and unadulterated sound that existed from the beginning. Their live performance is one that should definitely not be missed!

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Mar 04, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Regional Premiere of Sheila Callaghan's "Fever/Dream"

Warren Wilson Theatre presents Sheila Callaghan’s new play, "Fever/Dream", an updated, hip and darkly comic version of the classic "Life is a Dream" by the Spanish Renaissance playwright Calderón. Playwright Sheila Callaghan has written numerous critically acclaimed plays for the modern stage and is currently a writer for the television series "The United States of Tara", starring Toni Collette and created by Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody. Be among the first to see the work of one of America's exciting -- and living -- playwrights!

Event date(s):

Mar 04, 2010 to Mar 07, 2010

The Autumn Players present: A Shayna Maidel

A Shayna Maidel by Barbara Lebow. The Autumn Players presents a Reader's Theatre Showcase, in memory of Bernie Hauserman. The Autumn Players is a troupe of seasoned actors dedicated to taking the theatre experience into the community.

Event date(s):

Mar 05, 2010 to Mar 07, 2010

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their New York City company of dance thoroughbreds, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, technical training and experience.

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Mar 05, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Keller Williams

Keller Williams has been called guitars mad-scientist, a one-man-band for the new millennium and dozens of other clever sobriquets dreamed up by fans and music journalists trying to get a handle on his uplifting and ever-shifting style of music. Williams is considered by some but not by himself, to be a master of the acoustic guitar, known for his ability to solo over layers of spontaneously created loops. He is a generous performer who plays down to earth acoustic music that defies any effort to find a convenient pigeonhole. If pressed for a definition, Williams, as adept with language as he is with a guitar pick, calls it solo, acoustic jazzfunk reggae technograss - or simply - solo acoustic dance music.

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Mar 05, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Film Screening: Synecdoche, New York

Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, Synecdoche, New York is a portrait of a man striving to create his own space in a world where existence is temporary and filled with uncertainties. Told through abstraction and disjunction and without regard to narrative coherence, Kaufman tries to instill a subjectivity into his main character Caden Cotard, played by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. This emotionally rich film highlights the personal attempt of each individual to bring meaning to one's life, and Caden, as a theater director, strives to do so through his art. A unique take on creating a portrait of an individual through film, the film also comments on its inability to capture the individuality that we all hold as unique to ourselves. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century.

Event date(s):

Mar 06, 2010 to Mar 07, 2010

Henry Rollins

In the '90s, Henry Rollins emerged as a post-punk renaissance man, without the self-conscious trappings that plagued such '80s artists as David Byrne. Following Black Flag's breakup in 1986, Rollins was been relentlessly busy, recording albums with the Rollins Band, writing books and poetry, performing spoken word tours, writing a magazine column in Details, acting in several movies, and appearing on radio programs and, less frequently, as an MTV VJ. The Rollins Band's records are uncompromising, intense, cathartic fusions of hard rock, funk, post-punk noise, and jazz experimentalism, with Rollins shouting angry, biting self-examinations and accusations over the grind. On his spoken word albums, he is remarkably more relaxed, showcasing a hilariously self-deprecating sense of humor that is often absent in his music. All the while, he has kept his artistic integrity, becoming a kind of father figure for many alternative bands of the '90s.

Event date(s):

Mar 06, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Henry Rollins

In the '90s, Henry Rollins emerged as a post-punk renaissance man, without the self-conscious trappings that plagued such '80s artists as David Byrne. Following Black Flag's breakup in 1986, Rollins was been relentlessly busy, recording albums with the Rollins Band, writing books and poetry, performing spoken word tours, writing a magazine column in Details, acting in several movies, and appearing on radio programs and, less frequently, as an MTV VJ. The Rollins Band's records are uncompromising, intense, cathartic fusions of hard rock, funk, post-punk noise, and jazz experimentalism, with Rollins shouting angry, biting self-examinations and accusations over the grind. On his spoken word albums, he is remarkably more relaxed, showcasing a hilariously self-deprecating sense of humor that is often absent in his music. All the while, he has kept his artistic integrity, becoming a kind of father figure for many alternative bands of the '90s.

Event date(s):

Mar 06, 2010 at 07:00 PM

CAFE 7 (Caring Artists for Evergreen)

CAFÉ 7(Caring Artists for Evergreen) is a benefit concert and silent auction for Evergreen Community Charter School. In addition to the crafts, art and services, the silent auction will include a collection of 7 distinctive art pieces crafted by 7 local artists. Former Squirrel Nut Zipper lead singer Katherine Whales will perform with her 7-piece band Lucky. Fabulous local food and beverage will be provided by area restaurants and breweries. CAFÉ 7 is for adults only (21 and up). Tickets go for $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased and a preview of auction items can be viewed at www.evergreenccs.org

Event date(s):

Mar 06, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Complexions Contemporary Ballet

Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their New York City company of dance thoroughbreds, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, technical training and experience.

Event date(s):

Mar 06, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Home School Program

For Students in Grades 1 - 5; Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost. Pre-registration is required.

Event date(s):

Mar 09, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Discussion Bound: Seven Days in the Art World

Seven Days in the Art World, Sarah Thornton The Venice Biennale, a classroom critique, a studio visit and an art fair are some of the topics that complete the creation of the art world in "one week." Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries.

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Mar 09, 2010 at 03:00 PM

They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants is a band from Brooklyn, New York that was founded twenty somethin’ years back by John Linnell and John Flansburgh, and are often joined on stage and on recordings by Dan Miller, Danny Wienkauf, Marty Beller, Dan Levine and Curt Ramm. We recently won the 2009 Grammy for Best Children’s Album (Music) for a kids project called “Here Come the 123s.” TMBG perform frequently, make videos and podcasts, and do a fair amount of television work. The band is just about to release a full length album and an animated DVD called “Here Comes Science.” You can pre-order it on Amazon right here, and on iTunes here. The DVD features original animations by over a dozen original artists, and is really a glorious creative thing.

Event date(s):

Mar 09, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Home School Happenings

Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Mar 10, 2010 at 01:30 PM

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 Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Mar 10, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Schoolhouse Rock Live!

The pop culture phenomenon that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever songs comes to the musical stage! Join the Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre students as they present this brilliant adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning Saturday-morning cartoon series. Featuring beloved songs like Just A Bill and Conjunction Junction, this is a show for the whole family that The Chicago Sun-Times calls a “sheer joy.”

Event date(s):

Mar 11, 2010 to Mar 21, 2010

22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend

John Boy and Billy are back as the hosts of our 22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend! This weekend for comedy lovers gets better every year! Comedian Sinbad headlines this year’s laugh-out-loud weekend.

Event date(s):

Mar 12, 2010 to Mar 14, 2010

Art Break, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century

The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Staff on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century.

Event date(s):

Mar 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Bela Fleck The Africa Project

Béla Fleck is often considered the premier banjo player in the world. A New York City native, he picked up the banjo at age 15 after being awed by the bluegrass music of Flatt & Scruggs. While still in high school he began experimenting with playing bebop jazz on his banjo, mentored by fellow banjo renegade Tony Trischka. In 1980, he released his first solo album, Crossing the Tracks, with material that ranged from straight ahead bluegrass to Chick Corea’s “Spain.” In 1982, Fleck joined the progressive bluegrass band New Grass Revival, making a name for himself on countless solo and ensemble projects ever since as a virtuoso instrumentalist. In 1989 he formed the genre-busting Flecktones, with members equally talented and adventurous as himself. Throw Down Your Heart, the third volume in Béla’s renowned Tales From the Acoustic Planet series, is his most ambitious project to date. In on-location collaborations with musicians from Uganda, Tanzania, Senegal, Mali, South Africa and Madagascar, Béla Fleck explores the African origins of the banjo, the prototype of which was brought to American shores by African slaves. Throw Down Your Heart is a companion to the award-winning film of the same name, which Béla and director Sascha Paladino are currently premiering at festivals nationwide. Transcending barriers of language and culture, Fleck finds common ground with musicians ranging from local villagers to international superstars such as the Malian diva Oumou Sangare to create some of the most meaningful music of his career.

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Mar 12, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run

Sisters of Mercy Presents the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run on March 13. Both the 5K and 10K courses have been redesigned so both races start and finish on the Asheville Catholic School campus. In addition to the usual overall, masters and age group awards, a special award will go to the most creative Irish-themed costume. Just like on St. Patrick’s Day, at the Shamrock Run, every runner is Irish. Information and registration links are available at www.ashevilleshamrock.com.

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Mar 13, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Shamrock Run 5K and 10K

Sisters of Mercy Presents Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run Join us Saturday, March 13, 2010, for 'Wearing o' the Green'! The Shamrock 5K and 10K races offer beautiful rolling routes through the neighborhoods of North Asheville. The 10K course winds across Sunset Mountain, offering breathtaking views of historic Asheville. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and community spirit at this Irish themed event by spending the morning with the students and families of Asheville Catholic School. Prizes awarded for the best costume, so don't forget to wear your Green! Fun for the whole family - even the wee little ones - who can participate in the 1K Kid's Fun Run. Optional Pasta Dinner Friday night at Asheville Catholic School at race-packet pick-up. Asheville Track Club 2010 Grand Prix Event

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Mar 13, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Ani DiFranco plus Erin McKeown

Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. She’s “fixed up a few old buildings” and minimized her carbon footprint before it was trendy – from installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in the renovated church that her label calls home to using organic inks on all the t-shirts she sells. But nothing she’s done in her 18-year career has garnered more attention than a business decision.

Event date(s):

Mar 13, 2010 to Mar 14, 2010

The Harlem Globetrotters

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are playing at the Asheville Civic Center on Sunday, March 14 at 3pm as part of their 2010 World Tour.

Event date(s):

Mar 14, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Ani DiFranco

Ani DiFranco has written hundreds of songs, played thousands of shows, captured the imaginations of legions of followers, and jammed with folkies, orchestras, rappers, rock and roll hall-of-famers, jazz musicians, poets, pop superstars, storytellers and a martial arts legend. She’s “fixed up a few old buildings” and minimized her carbon footprint before it was trendy – from installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in the renovated church that her label calls home to using organic inks on all the t-shirts she sells. But nothing she’s done in her 18-year career has garnered more attention than a business decision.

Event date(s):

Mar 14, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Herbal First Aid - AB Tech Continuing Ed

From healing salves to soothing baths to plants right off the garden paths, join a clinical herbalist as she discusses her favorite herbal remedies for first aid and demonstrates how you can make your own first aid kit right at home using common weeds, garden plants, and everyday kitchen ingredients. Prepare to be empowered to care for your family the herbal way!

Event date(s):

Mar 15, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Rodrigo y Gabriela plus Alex Skolnick Trio

Rodrigo (Sanchez) and Gabriela (Quintero) are two fast-fingered, Dublin-based, Mexicans with a unique sound created on acoustic guitars. Their music is difficult to define, straddling both world and rock, and often imbued with timeless Hispano–classical influences. The fire in it comes from their life-long passion for metal music. This spring, Rodrigo y Gabriela beat both the Arctic Monkeys AND Johnny Cash to number one in the Irish charts. Rodrigo is a deft finger-picker who can move from raging speed to sensual soul in the space of a fret, while Gabriela employs fast, rhythmic techniques. Her percussionist’s thrashing of strings and drumming of the instrument’s body inevitably raises comparisons with flamenco – which they acknowledge as an influence but swerve as a pigeonhole. The duo’s repertoire flies beyond familiar Latin folk guitarists’ styles because of the metal connection: their re-workings of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” and Metallica’s “Orion” are musts, and the presence, on “Ixtapa,” of the fiery Hungarian gypsy violinist, Roby Lakatos, is inspirational.

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Mar 15, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Workshop: Creating Mosaics

West Virginia resident Jessica Levine learned her craft by working for a number of years with Isaiah Zagar (subject of the movie, In A Dream). Levine has produced over 40 mosaics throughout the United States working with community groups and organizations. She’ll lead us through the step-by-step process as we create a mural over three days; participants will also create an item to take home. No experience necessary — this is a fun, albeit slightly messy, group activity. Materials will be provided; pre-registration is required. Held in conjunction with the Asheville Jewish Film Festival ; the AshevilleArt Museum is a co-sponsor of this annual event.

Event date(s):

Mar 16, 2010 to Mar 18, 2010

G. Love & Special Sauce

Tart, Tangy, Smooth, and oh so lip-smacking Sweet! Aaah yes, time to praise the almighty summer sippin' thirst quencher, being served straight up G. Love and Special Sauce style, ice cool and always refreshing. On their second release for Brushfire Records, the Philly boys offer up "Lemonade", a series of soul drenched tracks pouring out their blues infused hip-hop, which people have been trying to label for years. The best advice - dont try to tame it or claim it; its simply their sonic trademark, instantly recognizable and addictively delicious.

Event date(s):

Mar 17, 2010 at 08:00 PM

George Thorogood & The Destroyers

A blues-rock guitarist who draws his inspiration from Elmore James, Hound Dog Taylor, and Chuck Berry, George Thorogood never earned much respect from blues purists, but he became a popular favorite in the early '80s through repeated exposure on FM radio and the arena rock circuit. Thorogood's music was always loud, simple, and direct -- his riffs and licks were taken straight out of '50s Chicago blues and rock & roll -- but his formulaic approach helped him gain a rather large audience in the '80s, when his albums regularly went gold.

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Mar 18, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Battlefield Band

Under their banner 'Forward with Scotland’s Past', Battlefield Band have been performing on the international scene for more than three decades, inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene.

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Mar 19, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Jamey Johnson plus Jerrod Niemann

He could be basking in his songwriting accolades, but Jamey Johnson remains a restlessly creative maverick. Jamey is the co–writer of the CMA and ACM 2007 Song of the Year “Give It Away,” recorded by George Strait. Trace Adkins, George Jones and Joe Nichols have also recorded his songs. But instead of sitting at home counting his royalty checks, Jamey Johnson recorded more than 40 songs during the past year. Not content with providing hits for others, the singer–songwriter has a powerful drive to sing, record and perform. “Writing is not enough for me,” says this intense artist. “I did not come here to just be a writer. I live to play…. I’m not here to take a stab at it. I am going to DO it.” Following a deep period of isolation and introspection, Jamey Johnson entered the recording studio in April 2007. He and his band blazed through dozens of songs. Within months, Jamey emerged with That Lonesome Song, a Gold–selling, critically acclaimed collection of extraordinary compositions that is equally noteworthy for its lyrical craftsmanship and its strikingly original sound.

Event date(s):

Mar 19, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Bank of America US Whitewater Open

One complete weekend of whitewater racing! Down river and slalom canoe and kayak champions from across the country compete on the Nantahala River.

Event date(s):

Mar 20, 2010 to Mar 21, 2010

Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers' Festival

Sponsored by 15 local, artisan bakeries, this festival is a celebration of the art and craft of bread baking. In the morning the 'bakers showcase' attendees can sample bread from all the bakeries and talk to the bakers. The afternoon features hands-on workshops, lectures, and demonstrations of all aspects of bread baking.

Event date(s):

Mar 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM

David Allan Coe

If there's ever been a way to describe David Allan Coe, it has got to be his ability to defy categorization. He has been his own man since he was a child. He was basically in several of Ohio’s correctional institutions from the age of 9. By the time he emerged a fully formed adult who had taught himself guitar and left for the free world, DAC had a clear eye on what his future was to be. He decided to take the country music world by storm. And though he had to claw, hype and charm his way up the ladder, his talent pulled him through. And his ability to feed the press juicy stories and tales of his misdeeds didn’t hurt either. DAC has regaled writers with tales of his misadventures. With nearly three decades of following his musical muse wherever it's led, this outlaw has crossed the panorama of American roots music. As well as being a singer, songwriter, guitarist, David is also a magician, deep sea treasure hunter and movie star. His movies include "Stagecoach", "The Last Days of Frank and Jessie James", "Lady Grey", "Buckstone County Prison" and "Take This Job and Shove It" to mention a few.

Event date(s):

Mar 20, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Asheville Choral Society performs Carmina Burana

The Asheville Choral Society performs "Carmina Burana"; Carl Orff’s dramatic masterpiece set to a collection of medieval poems, one of the most renowned and popular classical works from the 20th century. Led by Music Director Lenora Thom, the choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and guest soloists. To buy tickets, go to www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or call 232-2060.

Event date(s):

Mar 20, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Apitherapy, Healing from the Hive - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Hive products such as honey, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen are valuable medicines. Learn how people have used these gifts from the honeybees for centuries as well as recent scientific validation of their efficacy. Valuable information will be gained regarding family care, first aid, and marketing honey.

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Mar 22, 2010 at 06:00 PM

How to Successfully Sell your Herbal Products to Retailers - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Focus on the issues small Natural Products businesses face when marketing and selling their product. Discussion topics will include: researching the market, analysis of the natural product industry, where your product fits in, creative ways to promote yourself and sell your product on a small budget, and retailer relations.

Event date(s):

Mar 23, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Pnuma Trio

Dynamic, scene-setting electronica youngsters The Pnuma Trio have been known for their forward-thinking compositions and moving, powerful improvisations since their explosion onto the scene in 2004. Not so young anymore, Ben Hazelgrove, Alex Botwin, and Lane Shaw are proud to call STS9's very hot 1320 Records their new home as they release their debut studio album, 'Character'. With a defined, glitch-informed electro/hip-hop feel and all the dynamic energy of their DJ-killing live show, this new album represents a significantly evolved version of Pnuma's futuristic sound; tighter, more focused, and higher resolution. The long synth solos have been replaced by careful layering; instead of building each song to it's climax the band percolates on hot remixed urban ideas, letting the production create the spacious atmosphere. Self-produced by the band and sporting a special bonus track that features Crown City Rockers MC Rashaan Ahmad, 'Character' is ready to take the scene by storm with it's vast, open feel and deep 808-driven grooves. The rest of the world can only watch and listen as these talented artists come of age and discover the depth of their 'Character'.

Event date(s):

Mar 25, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Art Break, Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between

Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between. The work of Lorna Blaine Halper (1924 - ), who studied at Black Mountain College, is featured in this solo exhibition

Event date(s):

Mar 26, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Artist, Educator, Mentor, Rascal: Dolph Smith & Friends

Celebrating book arts instructor Dolph Smith’s years of teaching March 23 – May 9 Reception: Friday, March 26, 7:00‒8:30 pm

Event date(s):

Mar 26, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Borodin Quartet

presented by Asheville Chamber Music

Event date(s):

Mar 26, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Tea Leaf Green

“We’ll raise up our tent in any town that will have us….” declares the new studio album by San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green. Produced by David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven, Counting Crows), the album presents eleven, well-crafted songs that tempt the listener to set off on the archetypal American adventure. In times past, you could run away and join the circus or ride the freight trains, and Tea Leaf Green offers the same seductive pull to today's kids. Sharing some of the style and substance of musical contemporaries My Morning Jacket, Wolfmother, and the Raconteurs, Tea Leaf Green conjures the spirit of bands like '70s Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and The Grateful Dead, taking classic sounds and giving them a present-day polish. Tea Leaf Green reminds us at every turn just how alluring rock 'n' roll can be. Tea Leaf Green consistently delivers mind bending live performances to their loyal and ever-growing fan base. Nightly, the band explores the depths of their prodigious songbook, taking everyone along for an exhilarating ride.

Event date(s):

Mar 26, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Orchid Society Annual Show & Sneak Peek at Spring

Occurring in the first week of spring, the Annual WNC Orchid Society Juried Show and Sale kicks off the Arboretums schedule of events for 2008. Indoor and outdoor activities will include trail walks, demonstrations, exhibits and an orchid plant sale. Experts will be available to answer questions.

Event date(s):

Mar 27, 2010 to Mar 28, 2010

Early Arrivals Guided Bird Walk at Chimney Rock

Early spring in Chimney Rock can be exciting as recently arrived spring migrants like Black-throated Green and Black-and-white Warblers are singing. Blue-headed Vireos have been moving through for the past couple of weeks as well. Simon Thompson is your guide on this easy-to-moderate walk.

Event date(s):

Mar 27, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Grand Opening of the Birdhouse Exhibit at Chimney Rock

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our Birdhouse exhibit space. Here you’ll learn all about the variety of birds that are often sighted in the Park.

Event date(s):

Mar 27, 2010 at 12:30 PM

David Holt & the Lightning Bolts

Four-time Grammy winner, musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer, Asheville’s own David Holt is a national folk icon dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories.

Event date(s):

Mar 27, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Rebirth Brass Band & Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk

Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city. In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition amongst brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down. Formed in 2003, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk was initially put together by keyboardist Ivan Neville on a whim in order to perform a solo gig at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Ivan called in cousin Ian Neville (guitar), the double-bass bottom of both Nick Daniels and Tony Hall, and drummer Raymond Weber to round out the show. Named after a song Ivan had recently written, Dumpstaphunk’s informal performance became that of immediate legend. The project has since grown from chance side-project into what is now widely considered to be New Orleans’ most popular musical export. The band was recently voted 2007’s “New Orleans Best Funk Band” by both Offbeat Magazine and Gambit Weekly, and performs at some of the nation’s largest music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Voodoo Fest, 10,000 Lakes, and High Sierra.

Event date(s):

Mar 27, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Run for the Paws

The inaugural Run for the Paws 5K on March 28 will benefit the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. There will be a 1K walk where dogs are welcome and a 5K for people beginning at 1:30 at Fletcher Park. In addition to the races, there will be free nail trims for doggies, face painting for the kids and pet adoption. Race registration and nformation is available at www.active.com

Event date(s):

Mar 28, 2010 at 01:30 PM

Natural Products Business Landscape, an Overview - AB Tech Continuing Ed

Learn about various business strategies in the booming natural products industry. From quality and safety to marketing and exporting, this two-hour program will provide the insights and resources to further your back-to-nature business idea.

Event date(s):

Mar 29, 2010 at 06:00 PM

King Khan & The Shrines plus The Fresh & Onlys

Who is this manic Master of Ceremonies who openly confesses to the two grand black bohemians said to be lunatic Sun Ra and George Clinton, and whose stagings certainly remind us of a young Herman Sonny Blount and his Solar Arkestra? In 1995 Khan leaves the frosty soil of the city of Montreal playing the bass for the International-Underground-Legends The Spaceshits. The band is produced by Mike Mariconda with a special guest appearance from the Fabulous Andy G (Devil Dogs). Khan founds the secret lodge of the Kukamongas. During the oncoming years Khan tours across the States. Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, LA, San Francisco, Dallas, Tijuana etc. Khan doesn’t return from the first Spaceshits-Europe-Tour in summer of 1999. In Germany the young 22-year old Canadian founds a Psychedlic-Soul-Big-Band The Sensational Shrines. The first line-up includes Ron Streeter (live-percussionist of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau and other Soul-Legends), as well as a horn section of rowdy teenagers, and a rhythm section which can only be called a german/french version of the Freak Brothers. Khan meets Fredovitch (Bordeaux's wildest organ player) wearing a silverstudded gogo dress, matching cowboy hat and sporting a full beard. He dubs him into shrinehood only one week before recording their first album in Toe Rag Studio in London. Three Hairs & You're Mine is produced by Liam Watson. The Shrines grow into an all-star international movement. Their first concert in London is suspended by the police. The band escapes through the back-door. Numerous gigs will follow all across Europe, among others with the Demolition Dollrods, Mr.Quintron and Ms. Pussycat, an after-party for 50 cent, even a legendary stint at the Roskilde festival. In 2003 Khan encounters the Hazelwood-producers-team Gordon “Two Horses” Friedrich and Wolfgang “Amadeus” Gottlieb, who stage the second longplayer Mr. Supernatural in the beginning of 2004.

Event date(s):

Mar 30, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Clint Holmes: My Own Song

The Flat Rock Playhouse 2010 Season begins with a brand new show by the man who was recently named “Best All Around Las Vegas Performer.” Part Sammy Davis Jr. and part Frank Sinatra, Clint Holmes is one of the most dynamic performers in the country. This award-winning show draws upon Clint’s very personal love of music to bring the stage to life and audiences to their feet.

Event date(s):

Mar 31, 2010 to Apr 25, 2010

Annual Multimedia Arts and Sciences Exhibit

Apr 2 - Apr 12 Annual Multimedia Arts and Sciences Exhibit Students in the UNC Asheville MMAS department exhibit 2-D, 3-D, digital, and interactive works. Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

Event date(s):

Apr 01, 2010 to Apr 12, 2010

25th Annual Festival of Flowers

More than 100,000 tulips will herald the start of Biltmore’s 25th Annual Festival of Flowers on April 3. Through May 16, the stunning floral displays across the estate celebrate the majesty of Frederick Law Olmsted’s legacy. Floral décor will focus on iris, fleur de lis and silver, all symbolic of the 25th anniversary. Expect live music daily in the Winter Garden in Biltmore House and the Conservatory, and daily seminars at A Gardener’s Place. Biltmore’s restaurants will feature special silver anniversary menu items, drinks and desserts, with the Winery offering a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine, wine programs and children’s activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

Event date(s):

Apr 03, 2010 to May 16, 2010

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

Event date(s):

Apr 03, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Film Screening: True Stories

This cult-classic movie starring David Byrne with music by the Talking Heads portrays a gallery of eccentric personalities including the “laziest woman in the world” with her array of time-saving gadgets and a man with a “Wife Wanted” sign on his front lawn, all residents of the fictional town of Virgil, Texas. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century.

Event date(s):

Apr 03, 2010 to Apr 04, 2010

Biltmore Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Rabbit makes his annual appearance on Biltmore’s Front Lawn on Easter Sunday, along with special children’s entertainment including magic shows, music, storytelling, crafts and photos with the Easter Rabbit. Highlighting the day are the grand Easter Egg Hunts at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Children ages 9 years old and younger may attend the hunt for free when accompanied by an estate pass holder or a ticketed adult. Day-of registration will be required. Bring your own basket or bag to collect eggs!

Event date(s):

Apr 04, 2010

55th Annual Easter Sunrise Service

Celebrate the glory of Easter as our guest at this inter-denominational community worship. This special service will be filled with song, scripture, special music and spectacular sunrise views over beautiful Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge. John Mason, the Park’s featured hammered dulcimer player, will perform. Arrive early, dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Gates open at 5am and close at 6am for the 6:30am service. No admission charged and guests are welcome to stay for the day.

Event date(s):

Apr 04, 2010 at 05:00 AM

Yeasayer

Yeasayer are a quartet that accomplishes no small task: transcending genre. Though peers of pastiche acts MGMT and Chairlift, Yeasayer can be seen as successors to the genre-defying Brooklyn scene defined by trailblazing, boundary-razing acts like Animal Collective, Black Dice, and Gang Gang Dance. Yeasayer make a baroque folk-rock that sounds both futurist and tribalist at once; fashioning a casually-indefinable collage of four-part harmonies, junkyard percussion, horror-movie synth squelches, and spidery guitar-lines.

Event date(s):

Apr 05, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Vampire Weekend

Some bands stay in a holding pattern their whole careers. Others jerk the steering wheel hard and fly off the road. On their second album, Vampire Weekend do neither. Or maybe they do both. "I think we sound more like Vampire Weekend than we did on the first record," says drummer Christopher Tomson. Contra pulls off a series of impressive feats: It's bustling with fresh ideas, and yet it sounds immediately familiar; it's heavily layered but taut and kinetic; it chews ravenously through sound palettes and rhythms, and yet it's nimble and assured; it's still breezy, and yet it smolders with a newfound emotional heft. "It's sadder than the first one, a bit more sentimental," says singer Ezra Koenig. The songs are catchy, fast, twinkling, clattering the darker themes of loss, doubt and regret accumulate almost imperceptibly, but they land a powerful blow.

Event date(s):

Apr 06, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Free Wednesday

Join us at The Health Adventure on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Apr 07, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Preview of "Carmen"

Join Asheville Lyric Opera on a trip to Spain where midst gypsy dances and bullfights Carmen meets her fate.

Event date(s):

Apr 07, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Carolina Steel and Wheel Auto Exhibit

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

Event date(s):

Apr 09, 2010 to Apr 10, 2010

Delbert McClinton

Three-time Grammy® Award winning artist Delbert McClinton has released his latest album Acquired Taste. It's his first new studio recording in over four years. The album is a juke joint blend of country soul, infused with blues, rock and jazz. McClinton, one of the greatest American vocalists, showcases his versatile voice on ballads like "Starting A Rumor" and "Never Saw It Comin'", while he jazzes things up on tracks including "Mama's Little Baby" and "Until Then." McClinton, who can be heard on vocals, guitar and harmonica, calls on his seasoned band, Dick50, to back him on the new record; Lynn Williams (drums), Steve Mackey (bass), Kevin McKendree (keyboards, lead guitar on "Cherry Street") and Rob McNelley (guitar, background vocals on "When She Cries At Night"). McClinton is also joined by several guest musicians including his longtime friend Stephen Bruton, who plays guitar and sings background vocals on "Can't Nobody Say I Didn't Try."

Event date(s):

Apr 09, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Delbert McClinton

Three-time Grammy® Award winning artist Delbert McClinton has released his latest album Acquired Taste. It's his first new studio recording in over four years. The album is a juke joint blend of country soul, infused with blues, rock and jazz. McClinton, one of the greatest American vocalists, showcases his versatile voice on ballads like "Starting A Rumor" and "Never Saw It Comin'", while he jazzes things up on tracks including "Mama's Little Baby" and "Until Then." McClinton, who can be heard on vocals, guitar and harmonica, calls on his seasoned band, Dick50, to back him on the new record; Lynn Williams (drums), Steve Mackey (bass), Kevin McKendree (keyboards, lead guitar on "Cherry Street") and Rob McNelley (guitar, background vocals on "When She Cries At Night"). McClinton is also joined by several guest musicians including his longtime friend Stephen Bruton, who plays guitar and sings background vocals on "Can't Nobody Say I Didn't Try."

Event date(s):

Apr 09, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Carmen

Join Asheville Lyric Opera on a trip to Spain where midst gypsy dances and bullfights Carmen meets her fate.

Event date(s):

Apr 09, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Flint Ridge Trail Run

Climb 1,000 feet in the first mile of this spring race on NOC's Flint Ridge Trail, in the Nantahala River Gorge.

Event date(s):

Apr 10, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Signs of spring along the French Broad River - "A Guided Canoe Trips onthe French Broad River"

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage.

Event date(s):

Apr 10, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Carmen

Join Asheville Lyric Opera on a trip to Spain where midst gypsy dances and bullfights Carmen meets her fate.

Event date(s):

Apr 10, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Knob Scorcher Bike Race

The Southeastern Regional Championship (SERC) holds its second qualifying race of the year at Tsali Recreation Area. This perennial favorite brings out mountain bikers of all ages from across the Southeast.

Event date(s):

Apr 11, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Home School Program

For Students in Grades 1 - 5; Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost. Pre-registration is required.

Event date(s):

Apr 13, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Asheville HATCHfest

Asheville HATCHfest will celebrate creative artists, with events being held in prime downtown locations including Asheville Area Arts Council (front gallery), Echo Mountain Studios, Fine Arts Theatre, Pack Place and The Orange Peel. Film screenings, concerts and exhibits from groundbreaking artists from around the world will occupy these venues. HATCHfest’s mission is to encourage economic development through mentorship, educational panels and labs. All educational events will be free to the general public.

Event date(s):

Apr 14, 2010 to Apr 18, 2010

Home School Happenings

Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Apr 14, 2010 at 01:30 PM

Origami Folding Frenzy

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

Event date(s):

Apr 14, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Galactic

It’s shaping up to be a stellar year for celebrated New Orleans outfit Galactic. On February 9th the band will release their groundbreaking new album Ya-Ka-May a visionary mix, intertwining New Orleans sounds from jazz to brass band to funk and far beyond. With this release, the five-man group comprised of drummer Stanton Moore, bassist Robert Mercurio, saxophonist/harmonica player Ben Ellman, keyboardist Richard Vogel, and guitarist Jeff Raines – reaffirms their status as the quintessential modern day New Orleans band and one of the funkiest outfits in the known universe. Ya-Ka-May features all-new material generated by the band in collaboration with a stellar series of New Orleans guests, who range from iconic figures of the 1960s to the younger veterans to the underground. These invitees appear here outside their normal contexts and away from the sound you might typically associate with them, like putting a picture in a different frame. Guaranteed you know some of their names, but it’s unlikely that you know them all, even if you live in New Orleans. At first listen you’re bound to discover scorching talents from the worlds of music you know – jazz, brass bands, r&b, gospel, rock – and one you may not have encountered before: bounce.

Event date(s):

Apr 14, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Lunasa

Called an “Irish music dream team” (Folk Roots) and “the new Celtic royalty” (Boston Herald), Lúnasa redefines Irish music by going right to the heart of its rhythms.

Event date(s):

Apr 15, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Kristen Borgna

Apr 16 - Apr 27 Kristen Borgna UNC Asheville BA Multimedia Arts and Sciences Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

Event date(s):

Apr 16, 2010 to Apr 27, 2010

Art Break, Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things

Led by Patricia Glazener, Children’s Librarian, Buncombe County Public Libraries. Join this special guest for a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things.

Event date(s):

Apr 16, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Drive By Truckers plus Langhorne Slim

Flaunting a mix of Southern pride, erudite lyrics, and a muscled three-guitar attack, Drive-By Truckers became one of the most well-respected alternative country-rock acts of the 2000s. Led by frontman, Patterson Hood, and comprising a rotating cast of Georgia and Alabama natives, the band celebrates the South while refusing to paint over its spotty past. History, Southern folklore, politics, and character studies all share equal space in the Truckers catalog. The band's newest CD is The Fine Print - a collection of oddities and rarities, which features songs written by band members past and present.

Event date(s):

Apr 16, 2010 at 07:00 PM

NOC/Dagger Freestyle Shootout & Demo Days

The 2010 Shootout is one of the first events in the National Freestyle Kayaking Points Series, promising even more big-air tricks on the Nantahala wave. Add NOC's start-of-season sale Demo Days and you've got one great weekend for whitewater!

Event date(s):

Apr 17, 2010 to Apr 18, 2010

Signs of spring along the French Broad River - "A Guided Canoe Trip"

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage.

Event date(s):

Apr 17, 2010 at 09:30 AM

40th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Day at Chimney Rock

Come Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with North Carolina State Parks. What could provide more inspiration to care for our valuable natural resources than a fun-filled day in the beautiful setting of Hickory Nut Gorge. Gear up to “GREEN–up” by learning about sustainable practices and how to implement environmental stewardship into your daily routine through demonstrations and presentations.

Event date(s):

Apr 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Spring Birding Guided Bird Walk at Chimney Rock

Many of our breeding birds are singing and the wildflowers are in bloom. American Redstarts and Hooded Warblers are easy to see along the Hickory Nut Falls trail where several pairs of Scarlet Tanagers and Wood Thrush also nest every year. This is the time of the year when learning the bird songs can really help you find the birds.

Event date(s):

Apr 18, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Asheville JCC Falafel 5K

The 2010 Falafel 5K on Sunday, April 18, will feature a new start/finish area and redesigned course. All of the race activities will take place at the Asheville Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street. The race is held as part of the Celebrate Israel Festival, which also features two kids fun run. And yes, there is free falafel for the first 250 registered runners. . Information and registration links are available at www.jcc-asheville.org.

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Apr 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Family Art pARTy!

For All Ages For our Spring Family Art pARTy, join us for story time in the Asheville Art Museum's exhibition Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things followed by art activities in the Museum’s studio on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free for Museum members or with Museum admission.

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Apr 18, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

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Apr 24, 2010 at 09:30 AM

5th Annual Bark in the Park at Chimney Rock

Your pup (and you!) is in for a tail-wagging good time as our Meadows transforms into a doggie dream park. This day of canine adventure features agility demonstrations, contests, info booths and lots more. Don’t forget the leash.

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Apr 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolia's is Robert Harling’s tribute to the resiliency of Southern women is a warm and upbeat comedy about the healing power of friendship. Set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Louisiana, Steel Magnolias follows a group of women who become a central part of each others’ lives over the years. Filled with hilarious repartee and a touch of sadness, be ready to laugh out loud and keep a box of tissues handy.

Event date(s):

Apr 29, 2010 to May 23, 2010

Asheville Herb Festival

The WNC Chapter of the NC Herb Association represents the incredibly wide variety of herbalists and herb businesses in North Carolina: herb growers and vendors, natural gardening and landscaping specialists, and makers of herbal ointments, balms, soaps, teas, medicines, and other products. We hope you’ll join us and more than 25,000 other herb lovers at the 21st annual Asheville Herb Festival.

Event date(s):

Apr 30, 2010 to May 02, 2010

2010 French Broad River Festival

This annual festival has grown steadily from a one night benefit party on the banks of the French Broad to an all weekend family festival featuring some of the best music in the area and a number of outdoor events in celebration of this beautiful river and setting. The 13th annual festival is set for April 30 – May 2, 2019 where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail at the beautiful Hot Springs Campground & Spa (www.camp.nchotsprings.com ). Festival begins at 4:00 on Friday, April 30 and ends Sunday, May 2. Visit our website www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com for details or call 828-253-1240. Proceeds from the festival will be donated to American Whitewater and the new Hot Springs Community Learning Center. $5000 was donated to American Whitewater and $5000 to the Hot Springs Community Learning Center.

Event date(s):

Apr 30, 2010 to May 02, 2010

Christina Foosness

Apr 30 - May 11 Christina Foosness UNC Asheville BFA Ceramics Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

Event date(s):

Apr 30, 2010 to May 11, 2010

Art Break, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century

The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join these special guests for a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century.

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Apr 30, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Chelsea Mahan

May 14 - May 25 Chelsea Mahan UNC Asheville BFA Ceramics Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

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May 01, 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 Les Saucier. Workshop includes classroom time, field time and critique. Les has more than 25 years of experience in photography. For more information about him, visit his website at appalachianjourney.com. Pricing includes an Annual Pass to Chimney Rock as well as lunch for both days.

Event date(s):

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

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May 01, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Home & Garden Expo

The Asheville Home Builders Association, your homebuilding resource since 1966, is proud to present the 2010 Home & Garden Expo specifically targeting your homebuilding needs. Join us as we showcase the products and services of over 130 companies within our area! During the expo we will host the Parade of Playhomes to benefit United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County. Tour the playhomes during regular show hours and join us for a live auction on the last day of the show, May 2, 2010.

Event date(s):

May 01, 2010 to May 02, 2010

Rhododendron Show

The American Rhododendron Society’s Southeastern Chapter will host its annual show at The North Carolina Arboretum. Hundreds of blooms will be displayed at the Education Center during the show, including many favorite mountain plants. Azaleas as well as spring and summer blooming rhododendrons are among the most popular. Trail Walks to the National Native Azalea Repository will be offered. Free with parking fee ($6 per personal motor vehicle).

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May 01, 2010 at 12:00 PM

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

Great Strides

Great Strides has been the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraiser since 1988. Families, corporate teams, and inidividuals collect donations to support vital CF research and care programs. Our annual Great Strides walk's take place in May and can be found in various cities throughout the Carolinas.

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May 02, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Free Wednesday

Join us at The Health Adventure on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

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May 05, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show

May 7, 8, 9, 2010 (Mother's Day Weekend) Expanding its tradition of bringing quality art to Western North Carolina, Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to partner with InspiredArts to stage the first Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show. InspiredArts is a collective of craft artists of the highest caliber who want to share their passion and artistry by collaborating with other local and regional artists. The Flat Rock Playhouse Craft Show is their first major endeavor intended to create an event unique to the community while supporting the non-profit Vagabond School of the Drama, parent company to Flat Rock Playhouse.

Event date(s):

May 07, 2010 to May 09, 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

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire river. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

Event date(s):

May 08, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center

Fiber artists from the Southern Highland Craft Guild provide hands-on learning about a variety of fiber crafts. Sheep shearing demonstrations are featured throughout the day.

Event date(s):

May 08, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Handmade Wearables Fashion Show at the Folk Art Center

Two separate fashion shows (1pm and 3pm) featuring clothing and accessories designed and handmade by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild

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May 09, 2010 at 01:00 PM

Home School Program

For Students in Grades 1 - 5; Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost. Pre-registration is required.

Event date(s):

May 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM

Home School Happenings

Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

May 12, 2010 at 01:30 PM

Origami Folding Frenzy

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

Event date(s):

May 12, 2010 at 04:00 PM

Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF)

Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF), presents World Beat, Blues, Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass, Gospel, Latin and more. LEAF also highlights Folk Arts, Poetry, Juried Handcrafts, Healing Arts, kids activities, kayaking, swimming and camping. Connecting cultures & creating community through music & arts!

Event date(s):

May 13, 2010 to May 19, 2010

Karan Casey

One of the most influential voices in Irish and American folk music, Karan Casey is a natural innovator who proves that the ancient and the modern make excellent bedfellows.

Event date(s):

May 14, 2010 at 08:00 PM

Fanaticon

On Saturday, May 15, 2010, Asheville, NC will play host to Fanaticon, a convention for fans of comic books, science-fiction, fantasy, gaming and collectibles. The event will take place at the Asheville Art Museum and will feature local comic book vendors, artists, panel discussions, costume contests and special guests from the comic book industry. Fanaticon is suitable for the whole family. For more information, please visit http://www.Fanaticon.org

Event date(s):

May 15, 2010 at 09:00 AM

NOC's Duck and Run Race

Compete in NOC's debut biathlon! The Duck and Run Race combines a duck race down the Nantahala River followed by a five-mile foot race on Flint Ridge Trail.

Event date(s):

May 15, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Naturalist Weekend

Join us for two days filled with guided hikes and special presentations on the nature of Grandfather Mountain. This year there will be a special focus on the Blue Ridge Parkway and its 75th Anniversary.

Event date(s):

May 15, 2010 to May 16, 2010

Antler Hill Village Grand Opening

Biltmore celebrates its newest guest venue, Antler Hill Village, with a weekend celebration featuring live entertainment and fun for the whole family. Stories of Biltmore’s past, present and future will be central to this area, featuring historical exhibits and new ways to experience Biltmore’s legendary hospitality.The village will be open to guests as part of daily admission to the estate.

Event date(s):

May 20, 2010 to May 23, 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.

Event date(s):

May 21, 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.

Event date(s):

May 21, 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):

May 21, 2010 at 03:00 PM

12 Hours of Tsali

Team and solo mountain bike racers compete in this endurance relay at Tsali Recreation Area.

Event date(s):

May 22, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the French Broad River. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

Event date(s):

May 22, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Montford Music and Arts Festival

The 7th annual Montford Music and Arts festival will be a day of great music and crafts in a historic neighborhood setting. Dancing by world famous Ira Berstein accompanied by John Hermann and oldies music by West Sound are just a hint of the quality entertainment free to everyone. Also there will be tasty food and family activities.

Event date(s):

May 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM

7th Annual Montford Music and Arts Festival

The annual Montford Music and Art Festival will take place in the NPS-designated Montford Area Historic District on May 15. The festival celebrates the rich musical and artistic heritage found in Montford, Asheville, and the region with approximately 4,000 annual attendees. All musical acts have some connection to Montford and a number of the vendors do as well. The festival is promoted in celebration of Preservation Month by the Buncombe County Historic Resources Commission.

Event date(s):

May 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Breeding Birds Guided Bird Walk at Chimney Rock

It's a time of frenzied activity for many resident birds. Park Ornithologist Simon Thompson will point out several of our local woodpeckers including Downy, Hairy and Pileated. Some will already be nesting and may be feeding their young. The songs of Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireos are heard throughout the woods and we may be lucky enough to find one of their very camouflaged hanging nests along the trails.

Event date(s):

May 23, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Molly Jones

May 28 - Jun 10 Molly Jones UNC Asheville BFA Ceramics Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session www.unca.edu/highsmith/gallery

Event date(s):

May 28, 2010 to Jun 10, 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.

Event date(s):

May 28, 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):

May 28, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Mountain Sports Festival

Whether you’re a hardcore athlete or a newbie trying an event for the first time, the Mountain Sports Festival offers something for you. From intense trail running to laid-back disc golf, from adventure racing to the Iron Kids events, from high speed track racing to whitewater kayak clinics… there is something here to entertain and challenge you! We invite you to compete in the events, watch friends and family test their skills, cheer your kids as they participate in the MSF, and watch demos of new adventure activities and equipment. Enjoy the free music and entertainment, replenish your energy with tasty food, sip a refreshing beverage, and browse the exhibits at the Festival Village at Carrier Park. Come experience springtime in Asheville at the 2009 Mountain Sports Festival. Bring your family and friends and join us at Carrier Park for the outdoor sports event of the year!

Event date(s):

May 28, 2010 to May 30, 2010

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire French Broad River. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage

Event date(s):

May 29, 2010 at 09:30 AM

Garden Jubilee Festival

Garden Jubilee offers over 125 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, plants and items to enhance your outdoor living area. Nurseries selling many varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and hard to find plants will be located on every block of the festival. There will also be delicious food to satisfy any appetite. Vendors will be located on the wide sidewalks of Historic Downtown Hendersonville from Sixth Avenue to Second Avenue. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Second Avenue to Caswell Street, with vendors lining both sides of the street..

Event date(s):

May 29, 2010 to May 30, 2010

French Broad Challenge Triathlon

Glory Hound Events is teaming with the Mountain Sports Festival to bring you the inaugural French Broad Challenge Triathlon. This unique event will include a .55 mile run, a 2.5 mile paddle down the French Broad River, 17 mile bike and a 2.9 mile run. The race will start and finish inside the track at Carrier Park in the heart of the festival. Complete race information is available at www.gloryhoundevents.com.

Event date(s):

May 29, 2010 at 05:00 PM

Beer City Bash

Come celebrate Asheville's recent title as Beer City USA! The "Beer City Bash" is a celebration of beer in Asheville, NC. The bash will feature microbrews from all your favorite local breweries, door prizes, beer sampling tokens, live music and more!

Event date(s):

May 29, 2010 at 07:30 PM

Bua

A quintet comprised of some of America’s most talented, young traditional musicians and a remarkable young vocalist, Bua have been described by Irish Music Magazine as “the essence of a superb band.”

Event date(s):

May 29, 2010 at 08:00 PM

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

Join us for special activities with our staff naturalists designed to help you get the most out of the memorable sight of the Catawba Rhododendron at Grandfather.

Event date(s):

Jun 01, 2010 to Jun 13, 2010

For the Glory: The Civil War Musical

Based on actual letters and diaries written by individuals of the time, For the Glory is a unique American musical that brings an essential humanity to America’s single most defining conflict, the Civil War. The score deftly weaves elements of popular music, country, gospel, rock and folk music into an emotional web of powerful storytelling and has been performed by Amy Grant, Patti Labelle, Travis Tritt, and Trisha Yearwood.

Event date(s):

Jun 02, 2010 to Jul 04, 2010

Free Wednesday

Join us at The Health Adventure on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.

Event date(s):

Jun 02, 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.

Event date(s):

Jun 04, 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):

Jun 04, 2010 at 03:00 PM

The Weight of Black

Work that uses the color black as an integral element May 25 – July 18 Reception: Friday, June 4, 7:00‒8:30 pm

Event date(s):

Jun 04, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire French Broad River. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage!

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 at 09:00 AM

National Trails Day Volunteer Project

Come help us maintain Grandfather's trails and let the backcountry rangers share their knowledge of and passion for Grandfather Mountain. Free admission for volunteers.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 at 09:00 AM

Clay Day at the Folk Art Center

Potters and other ceramic artists from the Southern Highland Craft Guild share a variety of techniques such as wheel throwing, sculpture and hand building. This event features the opportunity to glaze and watch the firing of raku pots.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Show

Promoting the highest quality crafts, held in the middle of Historic Black Mountain. Come enjpy food and cold drinks at the west end of town at The Old Depot.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 to Jun 06, 2010

National Trails & Land Trust Day at Chimney Rock

We can’t think of a better reason to celebrate! Join us for guided hikes with Park specialists every hour from 11am to 3pm.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 at 11:00 AM

Taste of Opera

Asheville Lyric Opera’s 2nd Annual Taste of Opera, back by popular demand, features a night of incredible food from Asheville’s most delicious restaurants and music performed by Asheville’s biggest stars.

Event date(s):

Jun 05, 2010 at 06:00 PM

Origami Folding Frenzy

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

Event date(s):

Jun 09, 2010 at 04:00 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):

Jun 11, 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):

Jun 11, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Music On Main Street

Music On Main Street provides a quality family-oriented event, showcasing a diverse lineup of regional musical talents, from pop, oldies, beach, rock, blues, to contemporary music. Put on your dancing shoes and head to Music On Main Street for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of live music from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Music On Main Street is an outdoor concert series held every Friday evening from June 11 through August 20 at the Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC.

Event date(s):

Jun 11, 2010 to Aug 20, 2010

Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake

Triathlon racing in Asheville returns to the beautiful Biltmore Lake community for the 3rd Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake. The 750 meter swim takes place in the private Enka Lake where motorized vehicles are not permitted. The 17.5 mile bike course is scenic and challenging on two lane roads throughout the Beaverdam and Hominy communities of Buncombe County. The course features two moderate climbs at the 3 and 11 mile marks. The 5K run takes place primarily on the trail that circles Enka Lane except for a one-mile loop in a the neighborhood adjacent to the lake. Complete race information is available at www.gloryhoundevents.com.

Event date(s):

Jun 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire French Broad River. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage!

Event date(s):

Jun 12, 2010 at 09:30 AM

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):

Jun 12, 2010 to Jun 13, 2010

Animal Birthday Party

Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in the park with games, contests, crafts and surprises.

Event date(s):

Jun 16, 2010 at 09:00 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):

Jun 18, 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):

Jun 18, 2010 at 03:00 PM

Extreme Hike for the Cure

In just one day, dedicated hikers who have raised funds to cure cystic fibrosis will navigate the entire 30.1 miles of the famed Art Loeb Trail located in Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. The goal is to complete this extreme course in one very long day, rain or shine AND raise vital funds for CF research.

Event date(s):

Jun 19, 2010

Signs of spring along the French Broad River "A Guided Canoe Trip on the French Broad River

Spring is the perfect time to explore the beautiful scenery of the French Broad River, and what better mode of transportation than in a canoe? This peaceful eight-mile guided canoe trip will take about four hours to complete. You, your friends or family, paddle downstream through perhaps the most beautiful section of the entire French Broad River. Join one of our experienced river guides and encounter the beauty and tranquility of this ancient river as it springs to life with the melodic chatter of wildlife and the colorful burst of new foliage!

Event date(s):

Jun 19, 2010 at 09:30 AM

HandMade: The Western North Carolina Craft, Architecture & Design Expo

Join artists, architects, builders and designers to learn about including handmade crafts and archtiectural elements in your home. Model rooms illustrate successful collaborations between craft artists, homeowners and building industry professionals. Craft displays, workshops and panel presentations, and tours of homes and offices that exemplify the use of craft in the built environment will be scheduled for both days.

Event date(s):

Jun 25, 2010 to Jun 26, 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.

Event date(s):

Jun 25, 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):

Jun 25, 2010 at 03:00 PM

The Wayah Flyer

A brand-new road bike time trial! This afternoon race takes place on the curvy downhill of Wayah Road, which snakes along the upper section of the Nantahala River.

Event date(s):

Jun 26, 2010 at 04:00 PM

12 Angry Men

As twelve jurors deliberate a murder trial, a dissenting juror slowly manages to convince the other eleven that the case is not as obviously clear as it seemed in court. This award-winning, timeless piece of American stage and cinema will be performed in the courtroom at The Historic Henderson County Courthouse. Seating will be limited in a never-before seen production that must be experienced first-hand.

Event date(s):

Jun 30, 2010 to Jul 18, 2010

Sizzling 4th of July Sales Days

When summer gets hot, head to NOC and cool off in the whitewater! Score sweet deals, fourth foods from the Big Wesser Grill and listen to live music at The Pourover.

Event date(s):

Jul 03, 2010 to Jul 04, 2010

Shindig on the Green

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, while Pack Square Park is undergoing construction. 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

Ingles Fourth of July Celebration

The City of Asheville invites you to join us downtown for the Ingles 4th of July Celebration. An event for the whole family, the festivities start at 1:00 p.m. at Pack Square and along College Street in Downtown Asheville. The Sons of the American Revolution will return again this year to offer a patriotic tribute to our country. The fun will continue throughout the night, with music and games, and a grand finale fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.

Event date(s):

Jul 04, 2010

Street Dances

The Street Dances will be held every Monday evening from July 5 through August 9 at Visitors Information Center, 201 South Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, NC. The Street Dance comes alive with people square dancing and clogging to a band playing traditional bluegrass music. Special appearances by area clogging teams make for a entertaining, foot stomping evening.

Event date(s):

Jul 05, 2010 to Aug 09, 2010

Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

Over one hundred Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish, dance, music and athletics. Main events are at MacRae Meadows, at the base of Grandfather Mountain.

Event date(s):

Jul 08, 2010 to Jul 11, 2010

The Producers

The Producers is the stage adaptation of Mel Brooks' 1968 Oscar-winning movie classic and was the biggest hit to land on Broadway in years, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards. This outrageously funny tale follows a desperate producer and a mild mannered accountant and their attempt to make a fortune by producing a surefire bomb.

Event date(s):

Jul 14, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

The Civic Center in Asheville comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary crafts made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The Fair also features craft demonstrations, regional music and entertainment.

Event date(s):

Jul 15, 2010 to Jul 18, 2010

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

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 members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and feature craft demonstrations and live regional music.

Event date(s):

Jul 15, 2010 to Jul 18, 2010

Bele Chere

Bele Chere is the largest free street festival in the Southeast, held in beautiful downtown Asheville each July. Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, interactive events, and a children’s activity area will fill the streets, drawing about 300,000 visitors throughout the three-day event.

Event date(s):

Jul 23, 2010 to Jul 25, 2010

Bele Chere 5K

The Asheville Track Club is proud to host the Bele Chere 5K, the largest road race west of Charlotte, on Saturday, July 24. The race returns to historic McCormick Field for the pre and post race festivities while the course features a mixture of ups, downs and flat, including a section through the heart of Asheville’s famous street festival. Over 1,600 runners are expected in 2010 for the 31st running of the race. Race information is available at www.belechere5K.com

Event date(s):

Jul 24, 2010 at 08:00 AM

All This Happened, More or Less

Five artists’ use of implied narrative July 27 – September 19 Reception: Friday, July 30, 7:00‒8:30 pm Anne Lemanski - mixed media (www.annelemanski.com) Shoko Teruyama - ceramic (www.shokoteruyama.com) Susan Gothel Campbell - works on paper, books, installation (http://www.susangoethelcampbell.com/) Maggie Taylor - digital imagery (www.maggietaylor.com) 5th Artist TBD

Event date(s):

Jul 30, 2010 at 07:00 PM

Rent - FRP Apprentice Showcase

This worldwide musical sensation is a modern rock version of the opera La Boheme. Set in New York’s East Village, it’s an emotionally stirring story of a community of young artists struggling to live and celebrate life. Rent is easily one of the most touching musicals ever written.

Event date(s):

Aug 02, 2010 to Aug 10, 2010

Mountain Dance & Folk Festival

Join in the celebration and discover the nation's longest running folk festival. Founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928, the Festival showcases an amazing repertoire of mountain performers who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. Each evening is a joyful exploration of the rich culture found in the valleys and coves between the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Presented at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtown Asheville, Thursday July 30 - Saturday August 1, 2009 at 7:00pm nightly. Tickets available at (828)257-4530. For more information please visit the Folk Heritage Committee’s website: www.folkheritage.org.

Event date(s):

Aug 05, 2010 to Aug 07, 2010

Asheville Quilt Show

The North Carolina Arboretum hosts the Asheville Quilt Show, a judged event featuring more than 200 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. The three-day show offers live demonstrations, a merchant’s mall, pportunity quilt, silent auction, and more!

Event date(s):

Aug 06, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010

Asheville Downtown Gallery Association Art Walks

Experience the full gamut of artistic expression in downtown Asheville.

Event date(s):

Aug 06, 2010

Asheville Quilt Guild Annual Show

The North Carolina Arboretum hosts the Asheville Quilt Guild’s popular annual show, a juried event featuring more than 250 quilts of exceptional craftsmanship from across the U.S. and worldwide. The three-day show offers live demonstrations, a merchant’s mall and more!

Event date(s):

Aug 06, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010

Asheville Antiques Fair

The Asheville Antiques Fair in its sixty-fourth year is one of the oldest Antiques Fair in the Southeast. Upwards of sixty antique dealers from all over the country participate in the Fair annually the first week of August. The Fair also host an "Heirloom Road Show" with expert evaluations of your personal antiques. Plus, expert lectures on a variety of interesing subjects. Summer Garden Cafe with gourmet luncheon selections available during your visit to the Show. The Asheville Antiques Fair is a non-profit organization - volunteer organization. All proceeds from the Fair are donated to historical projects within the Asheville community for conservation, preservation, restoration and education.

Event date(s):

Aug 06, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010

38th Annual Village Art & Craft Fair

The fair hosts 125 exhibitors from 20 states, representing the full spectrum of craft media - jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more. The craft fair is a great opportunity to encounter new artists and to talk with crafters one-on-one. Most exhibitors are not represented at New Morning Gallery, so visitors are sure to find new treasures along with a few old favorites.

Event date(s):

Aug 07, 2010 to Aug 08, 2010

Sourwood Festival

33rd Annual Festival- alcohol free street festival with over 200 vendors, food, and entertainment. Located Downtown Black Mountain 100 Sutton Avenue

Event date(s):

Aug 14, 2010 to Aug 15, 2010

Wood Day at the Folk Art Center

Join Southern Highland Craft Guild woodworkers for an exciting day exploring various forms of woodcraft, featuring the Ninth Annual Carve Competition from 1pm to 3pm (to participate, sign up by noon).

Event date(s):

Aug 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM

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

Goombay Festival

Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people.

Event date(s):

Aug 27, 2010 to Aug 29, 2010

4th Annual Race to the Rock (5K run or 7K cycling sprint) at Chimney Rock

Take the challenge! The Park’s winding entrance road averages an uphill climb of 7%, but the views from the finish line are well worth the effort. Part of the 6th Annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, medals are awarded in age groups. Registration begins at 6:30am.

Event date(s):

Aug 29, 2010 at 08:00 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Event date(s):

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

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

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

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

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 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.

Event date(s):

Sep 24, 2010 at 03:00 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

The Asheville Civic Center comes alive with fine traditional and contemporary crafts made by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. The Fair also features craft demonstrations, regional music and entertainment.

Event date(s):

Oct 14, 2010 to Oct 17, 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):

Oct 16, 2010 at 09:30 AM

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

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

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

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

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

Asheville Film Festival

The Asheville Film Festival welcomes filmmakers and film lovers to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to celebrate four days of independent film. Enjoy the artistry and variety of the festival’s competition film selection and high-profile spotlight films that have in previous years included Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler and Diving Bell & The Butterfly. Parties, networking, local talent showcases and educational seminars will also highlight the festival.

Event date(s):

Nov 11, 2010 to Nov 14, 2010

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

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

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

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