Asheville doesn't hibernate when winter strikes. The mild climate keeps things hopping throughout winter, with various winter events and activities. Whether you'd like to kick back and listen to some jazz, chuckle at a lively comedic play or let the kids learn all about building, Asheville has something for everyone to enjoy in the winter. Get help planning your trip by ordering your free copy of the Asheville Visitors Guide.
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New Artists, New Work, New Year!
New x 3 introduces artists making their debut at Blue Spiral 1. Presenting work in a variety of media and styles, New x 3 offers fresh perspectives for the New Year.
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Jan 08, 2009 to Feb 28, 2009
Yoga at the Museum
Yoga at the Museum Six Mondays, 4:00- 5:00 PM
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Jan 12, 2009 to Feb 16, 2009
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Community Poster Installation Project
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Community Poster Installation Project
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Jan 15, 2009 to Feb 15, 2009
Masters of the Night
Explore Masters of the Night, a traveling exhibit that dispels popular misconceptions about bats, describes their ecological importance and gives visitors an appreciation of the true wonders of the bat world. Special effects, multi-sensory interactive displays, a Gothic castle and environmentally lifelike settings such as caves and rain forests present bats in mythic and real-life settings.
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Jan 17, 2009 to May 10, 2009
Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition
Pack Place Community Gallery
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Jan 24, 2009 to Feb 12, 2009
After School Art Class: Everyone Can Draw
It’s a myth artists are born and not made. Anyone at any age can learn basic drawing skills and have a creative experience. In each six-week session students will build their confidence with a wide range of materials and learn usable tricks of the trade. For students in grades 4-8.
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Jan 27, 2009 to Mar 03, 2009
Mar 17, 2009 to Apr 28, 2009
"The Little Dog Laughed"
Yes, we love the cinema for its great auteurs, its glorious faces and its daring images. But in this tabloid age where big stars go on Oprah and jump around like heartsick schoolboys, what we really love is all that dish! Mitchell is a movie star on the verge of hitting it big if it weren't for one tiny problem - his agent, Diane, can't seem to keep him in the closet. A clever and risqué satire!
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Feb 05, 2009 to Feb 28, 2009
Mapping the Mountains: The Photographs of George Masa
Holden Community Gallery
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Feb 06, 2009 to Jun 07, 2009
Moneyville
Families, adults, & children can explore the history, science, math, & economics behind money in Moneyville. As participants engage in the multiple activities, games, & simulations of this imaginary city, they discover economic concepts, math skills, & problem solving strategies that can help them in their real-life decision making. For more information, please www.thehealthadventure.org or call 828-254-6373.
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Feb 06, 2009 to May 01, 2009
Author Doug Silsbee-Working with Presence
Come meet Asheville author and executive coach Doug Silsbee, a pioneer in the field of presence-based leadership development. He will read from and sign his latest book, Presence-Based Coaching: Cultivating Self-Generative Leaders Through Mind, Body and Heart. Silsbee has taught in 11 countries on 4 continents and will have many fascinating experiences and techniques to share!
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Feb 12, 2009 at 07:00 PM
L.A. Theatre Works in The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial
Travel back in time to a sweltering, tension-filled courtroom to experience first-hand the dramatic “monkey” trial as it took place over eighty years ago. Starring a cast drawn from the high ranks of L.A. Theatre Works, the characters at the center of one of the great debates of American society come to life in this magnificent production from America’s foremost radio theater company.
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Feb 12, 2009 to Feb 13, 2009
Bluegrass First Class
2 1/2 Day Bluegrass Festival featuring the nation's top Bluegrass & Acoustic Performers.
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Feb 13, 2009 to Feb 15, 2009
Outdoor Sports, RV, and Boat Show
Western North Carolina's largest indoor display and sale of recreational vehicles, boats and outdoor equipment.
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Feb 13, 2009 to Feb 15, 2009
Wine Tasting at Malaprop's Bookstore
Join us for a pre-Valentine’s Day wine tasting with host the Wine Guy. Tickets are $10 and include a discount on a selection of wine guides.
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Feb 13, 2009 at 05:30 PM
Eric Lindell Performs at the White Horse in Black Mountain
When singer/songwriter/vocalist Eric Lindell first hit the national music scene with his 2006 Alligator Records debut Change In The Weather, critics and fans alike celebrated the arrival of a roots rocker with dozens of unforgettable original songs. With his musical roots planted in Northern California, Lindell’s music blossomed in New Orleans. His combination of sweet, blue-eyed soul with foot-stomping R&B, swamp pop, funk and blues have won him critical and popular acclaim across the country. As he toured the U.S., his fan base grew, and before long clubs and festivals were filled with happy, dancing people singing the words to every song. Now he’s back with Low On Cash, Rich In Love, a collection filled with solid grooves, insightful lyrics and one emotionally rich song after another.
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Feb 13, 2009 to Feb 14, 2009
Off the Beaten Path - Nook & Cranny Crawl at Chimney Rock
Explore boulder-strewn woods in the Park, led by a naturalist who will point out the inconspicuous as well as the obvious. Geology, plants, animal signs, insect life and anything else residing in this rocky habitat will be sought on this interpretive visit. Please wear long pants and good hiking shoes because some brambles and poison ivy may be encountered at ankle level. This is a moderately-strenuous 2½-hour hike.
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Feb 14, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Frog Love in the Pink Beds
February pulls frogs out of their hiding places to find mates and lay eggs in woodland waters. Adults are invited to explore this ages old phenomenon and enjoy the winter woods. A powerpoint program on wood frogs and amphibian conservation is followed by a peek at a nearby breeding pool in a garden and, weather permitting, a ramble further afield in search of a wild pool.
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Feb 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Masterworks 4: First Loves
February is an easy target for music of romance, and the ASO will deliver with a concert of first loves. The most famous pair of first loves, Romeo and Juliet, frame our concert with two very different but intriguing takes on the Shakespearean tale. American composer David Diamond created a touching score for his take on the star-crossed pair, while Tchaikovsky’s version is loaded with passion, anguish, sensuality, and a fierce sonic sword battle. Rubenstein-competition winner Angela Cheng will grace our stage with the virtuosic Second Piano Concerto of Chopin, and in another take on “first loves,” we will perform George Gershwin’s gentle and bluesy Lullaby.
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Feb 14, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Kellylee Evans
A special Valentine’s Day treat. 2007’s Canadian Smooth Jazz Female Vocalist of the Year, Kellylee Evans is a unique voice in the urban-jazz world. With a smooth style that slides through jazz, soul, R & B, blues and world music rhythms, Kellylee's calming sound speaks volumes.
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Feb 14, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Masterworks Concert 4 - First Loves
February is an easy target for music of romance, and the ASO will deliver with a concert of first loves. The most famous pair of first loves, Romeo and Juliet, frame our concert with two very different but intriguing takes on the Shakespearean tale. American composer David Diamond created a touching score for his take on the star-crossed pair, while Tchaikovsky’s version is loaded with passion, anguish, sensuality, and a fierce sonic sword battle. Rubenstein-competition winner Angela Cheng will grace our stage with the virtuosic Second Piano Concerto of Chopin, and in another take on “first loves,” we will perform George Gershwin’s gentle and bluesy Lullaby.
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Feb 14, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Writers at Home
The Writers at Home series, with host author Tommy Hays, continues with students from Asheville High and Asheville School.
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Feb 15, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Writers at Home Author Series
The Writers at Home series, with host author Tommy Hays, continues with students from Asheville High and Asheville School.
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Feb 15, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Faces of Asheville: One Night Only Pre-Exhibit Exhibit
A display of nearly 350 portraits capturing the true essence today's of Asheville.
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Feb 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Tuesday Tasting: Pisgah Brewing
The new Pisgah bottles are arriving Tuesday (bottle-conditioned Pale, Valdez and Vortex II in 22oz). Yes, this is an off-day tasting--Tuesdays are kinda slow for both of us and we get bored sometimes, so why not have a Tuesday Tasting to kick off the bottle releases?
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Feb 17, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Literary Trivia
What Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist is now a best-selling children's picture book author? What award did Yann Martel win for his book, Life of Pi? Find out the answers at Malaprop's Literary Trivia night! Prizes will be awarded!
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Feb 17, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Winter Vegetable Conference
Exhibitors will be open continuously throughout the conference. Come visit early! Continuing pesticide recertification credits and continuing education units for Certified Crop Advisers will be offered.
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Feb 18, 2009 to Feb 19, 2009
"Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard
In this groundbreaking existential comedy, Mr. Stoppard uses his dazzling word play and imaginative genius to turn Shakespeare's Hamlet on its ear. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (or is that Guildenstern and Rosencrantz?) bicker, gamble, and ponder their fate, while Shakespeare's masterpiece plays out all around them, the frantic action always one tragic step ahead of our heroes. In it's "100 Most Influential People in the World of 2007" issue, TIME Magazine calls Tom Stoppard "the playwright who dares to expect wit and sophistication from his audiences."
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Feb 18, 2009 to Mar 08, 2009
Pay What You Can for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
The groundbreaking existential comedy from Tom Stoppard that turns Shakespeare's Hamlet on its ear. PAY WHAT YOU CAN NIGHT: - Reservations are highly recommended - call 239-0263 x12 - Cash only, no change given, $6 minimum donation - General admission. Doors open at 7 and there is often a line, so come early! - If you do make a reservation and don't show up by 7:20, your reservation will be released to someone on the waiting list.
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Feb 18, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Beer Tasting: Asheville Brewing Co.
Doug Riley, head brewer of Asheville Brewing Co., joins Bruisin' Ales to sample the three new brews available now in 22oz bombers.
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Feb 19, 2009 at 05:00 PM
local Percussionist River Guerguerian: Music for Meditation and its Effect on Brainwave States
River Guerguerian discusses the latest addition to our inventory of meditation tools, his double CD set entitled Crystal Bowl & Tibetan Bowl Meditation. It is part of the Theta Meditation Series and was made with the group Life in Balance. River joins us for the evening to give a fascinating talk and demo on music for meditation and its effect on brainwave states.River will be using Tibetan Singing Bowls & Gongs that he gathered while living in the Himalayas. The lower frequencies of these bowls help invoke alpha and theta brainwave states associated with dreaming, relaxation, and deep meditation.
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Feb 19, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Grateful Dead-like improvisation!
Greg Torkelson, Bert Brown & friends JAM
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Feb 19, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show
22nd National Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show, featuring walking historical tours, seminars, discussions and a marketplace.
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Feb 20, 2009 to Feb 22, 2009
Meet Woodworker Matthew Zettl at Grovewood Gallery
In conjunction with the 22nd Annual Grove Park Inn Arts and Crafts Conference, February 20-22, Grovewood Gallery will be hosting a meet and greet with Greene & Greene inspired woodworker Matthew Zettl. Zettl’s pieces that will be on display in Grovewood’s upstairs furniture gallery will range from traditional Greene & Greene influence to designs that he considers evolutions of the style. Brothers Charles & Henry Greene were American architects that are widely considered to have brought high-art aesthetics and exquisite craftsmanship to the American Arts and Crafts Movement in the early part of the 20th century. Zettle has been woodworking for over 30 years; his pieces demonstrate the dedication to fine craftsmanship, thoughtful consideration of proportion, and sensitivity in design that made Greene & Greene the ultimate American designers in the Arts & Crafts tradition.
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Feb 20, 2009 to Feb 22, 2009
Model Train Show
Model train show with 3 working model railroad layouts & 100 tables of model trains & railroad related items.
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Feb 20, 2009 to Feb 21, 2009
John Jeter- Southern Humor
Author John Jeter will read from and sign his debut novel, The Plunder Room, a riotous novel of Southern history and family. " 'The past is not dead; it’s not even past,' William Faulkner tells us, and such is the case in John Jeter’s impressive debut, where both past and present make their demands on one man’s life." — Ron Rash, author of Serena
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Feb 20, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Author John Jeter- Dark Southern Humor
Author John Jeter will read from and sign his debut novel, The Plunder Room, a riotous novel of Southern history and family. " 'The past is not dead; it’s not even past,' William Faulkner tells us, and such is the case in John Jeter’s impressive debut, where both past and present make their demands on one man’s life." — Ron Rash, author of Serena
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Feb 20, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Susan Werner
With six albums, an active touring career, and a string of accolades from the likes of The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker, Susan Werner has become one of the defining artists of the folk music genre.
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Feb 20, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Super Science Saturday - Science Surprise
Come participate in a neat interactive activity that is well… a surprise! For more information, please call The Health Adventure at 828-254-6373.
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Feb 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Recipes and Memoirs with Local Author Lavinia Plonka
Feldenkrais teacher Lavinia Plonka presents her unique new cookbook, Playing in the Kitchen, an engaging guide through the kitchen with the Feldenkrais method of movement in mind.
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Feb 21, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Lavinia Plonka -Recipes and Anecdotes
Feldenkrais teacher Lavinia Plonka presents her unique new cookbook, Playing in the Kitchen, an engaging guide through the kitchen with the Feldenkrais method of movement in mind.
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Feb 21, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Woodslore & Wildwoods Wisdom - Doug Elliott
Whether he's singing about catfish, pontificating on possums, extolling the virtues of dandelions, pondering the "nature" in human nature, telling wild snake tales, or wailing out a jivey harmonica tune, storyteller Doug Elliott will take you on a multifaceted cultural tour of our souther Appalachian bioregion. Elliot's performance is an entertaining mix of amazing tales, lively tunes, traditional lore, outrageous personal narratives, and natural history "fact stranger than fiction". He flavors it all with regional dialects, harmonica riffs, and more than a few belly laughs.
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Feb 22, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Rare Birds of Jazz and Classical Music
Local authors Nan Watkins and Thomas Rain Crowe present their book, Rare Birds: Conversations with Legends of Jazz and Classical Music , a series of interviews with notable jazz musicians and classical composers.
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Feb 22, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Rare Birds of Jazz and Classical Music
Local authors Nan Watkins and Thomas Rain Crowe present their book, Rare Birds: Conversations with Legends of Jazz and Classical Music , a series of interviews with notable jazz musicians and classical composers.
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Feb 22, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Mardi Gras Prade
"Rags to Riches" Second annual Mardi Gras Parade sponsored by the Mystic Mountain Krewe
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Feb 22, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Post Parade Mardi Gras Ball 2009
Cajun buffet, Cajun dance lessons, and Carolina Gator Gumbo performing.
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Feb 22, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Pilobolus
Pilobolus (crystallinus) is a phototropic zygomycete - a sun-loving fungus that grows in barnyards and pastures. It’s a feisty thing - only 1/4 inch tall - that can throw its spores nearly eight feet. Right over a cow. It is also a highly unusual dance company, now in its 38th year of evolution.
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Feb 24, 2009 to Feb 25, 2009
Tuning Up Your Art Business
Economy got you down? Come give your art business the boost it needs by engaging in a hands-on exploration of how to build simple systems to grow your art business efficiently and effectively. You will learn how to prioritize projects, critique current operations, time-block for maximum productivity, efficiently handle administrative "stuff" and keep the inspiration alive! Workshop presented by Glenda Larson of Money Matters Asheville. Glenda is an artist and bookkeeper with many years of experience.
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Feb 25, 2009 at 06:00 PM
After School Art Class: Create a Bound Book
Create a bound 7 x 7-inch book. This professional, digitally printed book will last a lifetime. Make up your own cartoon strip, add computer generated art or choose to write and illustrate a story. For students in grades 9-12.
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Feb 26, 2009 to Apr 02, 2009
Thursday Tasting: Smuttynose Brewing Co.
Very cool! Chris Dotson, a Bruisin' Ales alum, will be hosting with Kevin Love, VP of Sales & Marketing of Smuttynose Brewing Co. for a five-flight tasting. The usual deal, 5-7 p.m. And we're getting one very super special rare keg for the event: JD Barrel-aged Hanami.
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Feb 26, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Author Marie Bartlett: The Frontier Nursing Service
Author Marie Bartlett and actress and storyteller RoseLynn Katz will present The Frontier Nursing Service: America's First Rural Nurse-Midwife Service and School, the story of Mary Breckinridge and her quest to bring quality midwife care and education to the nation.
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Feb 26, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Bestselling Mystery Authors Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass
Authors Jon Jefferson and Dr. Bill Bass will present and sign their latest thriller, The Bones of Betrayal. This new installment in their acclaimed Body Farm series explores a dark mystery hidden in the history of the Manhattan Project. World-renown forensic anthropologist Dr. Bass and accomplished journalist Jon Jefferson deliver yet another engrossing mystery!
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Feb 27, 2009 at 07:00 PM
2nd Annual Save the Trails Challenge
Pisgah Area SORBA is sponsoring a fun and challenging mountain bike ride through the scenic trails of DuPont State Forest on March 28, 2009. Funds raised go to Pisgah Area SORBA to help build and maintain the multi-use trails. For more information, to participate or volunteer, please visit www.pisgahareasorba.org. The ride will be an all day event, starting at Gunion Farm off Sky Valley Rd.
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Feb 28, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Author Anne Morrison Welsh
On November 2, 1965, Norman Morrison, in protest of the Vietnam War, lit himself on fire outside of Robert McNamara’s Pentagon office, inciting controversy across the nation. His widow, Anne Morrison Welsh, chronicles that event and the family’s subsequent struggle for recovery in her powerful memoir, Held in the Light: Norman Morrison’s Sacrifice for Peace and His Family’s Journey of Healing.
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Feb 28, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Speedsquare
"Crazy eclectic sense of drama, jazz sophistication, funk plus splashes of rock"
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Feb 28, 2009 at 09:30 PM
The Sacred Ireland: A Photo Exhibit at Jubilee! Community
I emphasize images of Holy Wells, pre-Christian and Christian sacred sites, like the amazing old monastic settlement near the summit of Skellig Michael, an island 8 miles off the coast of County Kerry. Additionally, I have photographs of some interesting Holy Wells, including the original St. Patrick's Well near Dromard in County Sligo. (There's 5 others around Ireland).
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Mar 01, 2009 to Mar 31, 2009
Memory Care Wine Tasting and Fund Raiser
The Market Place and PComms Wines will host a Burgundy wine tasting event for Memory Care. Proceeds from wine sales and profit from the dinner will be donated to Memory Care.
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Mar 03, 2009 at 06:30 PM
“The Function of Narrative in Appalachian Society”
The Ramsey Center and Women’s Studies team up to commemorate Appalachian Women and Women’s Studies month by providing this unique program on the role of women as storytellers. This program is made possible through the North Carolina Road Scholars Program. The event will begin at 6:30pm in the Liston B. Ramsey Center for Regional Studies. This event is free and open to the public.
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Mar 03, 2009 at 06:30 PM
New Belgium beer tasting
The iconic beer Fat Tire is heading to Asheville. The brewery responsible for the Fat Tire beer, New Belgium, is one of Colorado's most progressive. Their commitment to sustainability is creating a template that other brewerys, as well as the environment, will benefit for years to come. Through waste water treatment, solar panels, wind power, and other green practices this brewery is really doing their part to create a cleaner environment.
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Mar 04, 2009 at 04:00 PM
First Annual National Truffle Fest
If you have a truffle obsession, beware! It's just that the North American Truffle Growers Association (NATGA) [www.trufflegrowers.com] is holding the FIRST Annual National Truffle Fest – right at the peak of the truffle’s perfection. We’re gathering in Asheville, North Carolina from March 5th through 8th, 2009.
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Mar 05, 2009 to Mar 08, 2009
Mentor 5 + 5, National Wood Invitational,Showcase Gallery: Paul Vincent, Small Format Gallery: Nicholas Joerling ,
Mentor 5 + 5: Honoring the role of established artists who share their experience while revealing some of the area's most promising emerging talents. Hoss Haley / Andrew Hayes, Stoney Lamar / Mark Gardner, Leslie Walker Noell / Kreh Mellick, Kathy Triplett / Rob Pulleyn Showcase Gallery: Paul Vincent - From vivid blossoms to the greenery of regional flora, the beauty of the season is captured in Vincent's large-scale watercolors. Small Format Gallery:Nicholas Joerling - Wheel-thrown vessels deftly altered with kinks and curves, Joerling's celebrated pottery abounds with personality articulated through expressive form. Lower Level: National Wood Invitational - including twenty artists An exceptional array of objects created using a variety of techniques from seventeen of the country's leading artists working in the medium _-- including carved sculpture, turned vessels, and wall installations. Michael Bauermeister, Christian Burchard, Clay Foster, Matthew Hill, Robyn Horn, Rodger Jacobs, Ron Layport, Michael Lee, George Peterson, Sylvie Rosenthal, Merryll Saylan, David Sengel, Michael Shuler, Jack R. Slentz, Alan Stirt, Joël Urruty, Jacques Vesery
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Mar 05, 2009 to Apr 25, 2009
A Night of Spain
"A Night in Spain," the first of our 2009 Horizons' Wine Dinner Series. This unforgettable night was inspired by Spain's centuries-old wine heritage. Together Chef Fernandes, along with Sommeliers Todd Phillips and Kenneth Pace, have designed an unforgettable dinner for your enjoyment.
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Mar 05, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Celebration of Truffle Wine Dinner
hosted by Chef Phillip Ponticelli, Chef de Cuisine Disney's Citricos
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Mar 05, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Mar 05, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Chair Construction and Design
Brian Boggs is one of the country's leading chairmakers. This class will be lecture, demo and hands-on.
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Mar 06, 2009 to Mar 08, 2009
First Friday
The merchants of the Grove Arcade present a new evening event - First Friday - featuring music, food and drinks that will transport you to Coney Island and take you back in time. Boogie to music from KT and the SomeTime Band while sipping a Coney Island Iced Tea and enjoying treats from Grove Arcade Restaurants.
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Mar 06, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Coleman Barks- A New Book of Poetry from a Malaprop's Store Favorite
Malaprop’s is honored to welcome celebrated author and translator Coleman Barks as he presents his latest book of poetry, Winter Sky: New and Selected Poems 1968-2008. Barks is the author of numerous acclaimed Rumi translations and is a featured poet and translator in Bill Moyers's poetry special, "Fooling with Words."
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Mar 06, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Green Fields of America
There may be no one in Irish music busier than Asheville’s own John Doyle these days. A traditional musician from Dublin, John has made an ever-growing reputation for himself as singer, guitar master, producer, songsmith, arranger and performer. Named one of the "Top 100 Irish-Americans" for 2008 by Irish American Magazine, John keeps very good company on tour and on stage. Joining him as “Green Fields” for a treasured Asheville performance are: famed fiddler Liz Carroll with whom he tours regularly as a much hailed duo; master of the button accordion Billy McComiskey; and musician, singer and Irish folklorist Mick Moloney. Join this remarkable ensemble for an unforgettable evening of the finest in Irish music, culture and song.
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Mar 06, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Open House at the Fine Arts League of the Carolinas
Open House: The Fine Arts League is opening its classroom doors and giving the public a chance to experience its curriculum first hand with a day of art classes. Artists, enthusiasts and potential students are all welcome to join any one of three classes being held concurrently on Saturday morning. Guests can also sign up to have their portfolios reviewed by our faculty of professional artists. Class descriptions are listed below; please call and sign up for the class of your choice (828.252.5050): Portrait Drawing (Instructor, Roger Nelson)- A three hour portrait session where students will work alongside the instructor as he discusses the methods and pace needed to produce a portrait drawing in one sitting. Students can use the dry medium of their choice. Artistic Anatomy (Instructor, Michael Smith)- An one hour, interactive lecture discussing the anatomical aspects of gesture and movement followed by a two hour figure drawing session with a model in several poses. Students can use the dry medium of their choice. Landscape Demonstration (Instructor, John Mac Kah)- A three hour lecture and painting demonstration focused on the color palettes and methods used for capturing landscapes in plein air.
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Mar 07, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Edible Organic Bath & Beauty Products
You know how they say “don’t put anything on your skin you wouldn’t eat?” Well, here’s the answer to your dreams … body and bath products made of good food. We’ll make vanilla bean infused lip balm, coconut face & body cream, chocolate scented body bar, cold cream from 1848, herbal facial steam stuff, rose bath fizzies, and a divine bath tea. I’ve adorned my products with vintage labels & irreverent names and I’ll give hints for labeling your products as well. We’ll have a light lunch mid-way during the class and participants will leave with a sample of each item we make.
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Mar 07, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Indoor Tailgate Market
Recognizing that the best incentive to buy local food—at least in February—is a warm, dry place to shop, Appalachian Vintner has introduced a weekly indoor “tailgate” market. The new South Asheville beer-and-wine shop partnered with the Appalachian Sustainable Agricultural Project to launch the indoor market, featuring honey, trout, cheese and other Western North Carolina-made products. “Giving these farms an additional platform to showcase their products is a true blessing, especially during the winter,” store co-owner Geoff Alexander wrote in an e-mail announcing the project. The tailgate market is held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is always followed by a free wine tasting.
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Mar 07, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Super Science Saturday - Dollar Bill Origami
What can you do with a dollar? Use origami to morph your money into a bow-tie, a jumping frog, or an elephant. We will have funny money for you to fold, or you can bring your own real money. What an interesting way to leave a tip at a restaurant! We will also use microscopes and magnifying glasses to reveal the hidden features in paper money from around the world.
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Mar 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM
CAFE (Caring Artists for Evergreen) silent auction and benefit concert
CAFE (Caring Artists for Evergreen) silent auction and benefit concert When: March 7th, 7:30 pm Where: Haywood Park Hotel Ballroom Tickets: General: $25 and $30 at the door; Evergreen community: $20 Entertainment: Sufi Brothers with members of the Snake Oil Medicine Show, County Farm and Firecracker Jazz Band horn section
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Mar 07, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Shelley Lieber- Publishing Workshop
Shelley Lieber, author of 4Ps to Publishing Success, will conduct a seminar concerning all aspects of the writing and publishing process. Lieber is a publishing consultant and former editor whose experience will prove invaluable to the beginning or seasoned wordsmith.
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Mar 08, 2009 at 03:00 PM
What We Can Do Now
FREE community meeting to help ourselves and each other through these uncertain economic times. Facilitated by Richard Handy.
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Mar 09, 2009 at 06:30 PM
Introduction to Woodturning
Learn this fun hobby with Joe Ruminski of Green River Woodworking. Each student has his/her own lathe.
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Mar 10, 2009 to Mar 12, 2009
Personal Finances in Today's Economy
Wondering about economics? Confused about personal finances, investment opportunities, and the current world economy? Join Stephen Herbert, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, in a special program just for grown-ups. Compare checking accounts, money markets, bonds, and stocks. Make sense of economic history and figure out what is happening in today's economy. Join us for an adult evening of money talk. Doors open at 5:30 PM - come look around the Moneyville exhibit and enjoy light refreshments. Program will start promptly at 6:00 PM. Please call 828-254-6373 ext. 316 to secure your spot today!!
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Mar 10, 2009 at 06:00 PM
"Stones in His Pockets"
A big-budget movie comes to rural Ireland, with far-reaching consequences for the locals in this hilarious and poignant comedy. Starring Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway!
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Mar 11, 2009 to Mar 15, 2009
Origami
On the second Wednesday of every month, join us from 4PM until 5PM to learn new folds, share favorites, and meet fellow origami enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Paper is available at our museum store or you can bring your own! For more information on how you can become a regular “Four O’Clock Folder” please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Mar 11, 2009 at 04:00 PM
Mushroom Club Meeting
Learn all you ever wanted to know about morels, including where to find them. There will be a special power point program given by Sheila Dunn highlighting some of the club's 2008 events and forays.
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Mar 11, 2009 at 07:00 PM
"Narnia" Based on C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
The most famous story of the Chronicles of Narnia has become a musical! Narnia is an enchanted world filled with creatures and spirits of myth and fable, who are both good and evil, demonic and transcendent. The principal inhabitants are the intelligent talking animals ruled by the majestic King Aslan, the great lion of Narnia. Though Aslan is often absent from the land (so that his very existence is doubted by some), he returns when the need for him is greatest. And entering Narnia at a moment of high adventure are some children—plucked from our world to help Narnia who learn lessons of courage, unselfishness and wisdom along the way. The perfect show for the entire family!
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 to Mar 29, 2009
21st Annual Comedy Classic Weekend at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
It’s a weekend of a thousand laughs, as John Boy and Billy host two nights of side-splitting comedy during our 21st Annual Comedy Classic. Friday evening kicks off the weekend with the hysterical “Divas of Comedy”… Paula Poundstone, Tammy Pescatelli and Sonya White. Saturday evening features Adam Ferrara performing material from his hit Comedy Central special, one of Jay Leno’s favorite comedians, Juston McKinney, and the always funny antics of Rodney Laney.
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 to Mar 14, 2009
The Grove Park Inn's 21st Annual Comedy Classic Weekend
Our 21st Annual Comedy Classic Weekend, hosted by John Boy and Billy, will have you rolling in the aisles. This weekend for comedy lovers gets better every year! Friday evening kicks off the weekend with the hysterical "Divas of Comedy"...Paula Poundstone, Tammy Pescatelli and Sonya White. Saturday evening features Adam Ferrara performing material from his hit Comedy Central special, one of Jay Leno’s favorite comedians, Juston McKinney and the always funny antics of Rodney Laney.
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 to Mar 16, 2009
Growth and Renewal, Odyssey Studio Artists Members Show
Highwater Clays’ Odyssey Studios & Gallery presents its second ceramics artists members show “Growth and Renewal”, Friday, March 13 to Sunday, April 26. Reception: Friday, March 20 from 5:00-7:30pm.
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 to Apr 26, 2009
Kathryn Stockett- A Novel of Race and Relationships
Kathryn Stockett will read from and sign her debut novel, The Help, a story of 3 extraordinary women who defy the barriers of small-town life. “Set in the rural South of the 1960's, The Help is a startling, resonant portrait of the intertwined lives of women on opposite sides of the racial divide. Stockett's many gifts - a keen eye for character, a wicked sense of humor, the perfect timing of a natural born storyteller- - shine as she evokes a time and place when black women were expected to help raise white babies, and yet could not use the same bathroom as their employers. Her characters, both white and black, are so fully fleshed they practically breathe - no stock villains or pious heroines here. I'm becoming an evangelist for The Help. Don't miss this wise and astonishing debut." --Joshilyn Jackson, bestselling author of Gods in Alabama
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 at 07:00 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.
Event date(s):
Mar 13, 2009 to Mar 15, 2009
Blooming Out Loud
The North Carolina Arboretum hosts a special exhibit by botanical artist Miriam Sagasti in the Education Center. A Peruvian-American artist who came to the United States in 1978 and settled in Chapel Hill in 1994, Sagasti works in different styles including botanical paintings, inspired by her love of nature and gardening.
Event date(s):
Mar 14, 2009 to May 07, 2009
"A Sense of Wonder" Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion
"A Sense of Wonder" film screening Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Fine Arts Theatre, Asheville,10 AM with panel discussion following Asheville has been selected to be one of a '100 Cities Tour' across North America to screen the film, "A Sense of Wonder," honoring Rachel Carson, this March 14. The film is a portrait of Carson's life as she emerges as America's most successful advocate for the natural world. The National Women's History Project, A Sense of Wonder Productions, The Fine Arts Theatre, Canary Coalition, and North Buncombe High School are sponsoring this film and celebrating the pioneering environmental work of Rachel Carson. To carry her legacy forward, there will be a panel discussion, "Climate Change, What Would Rachel Say?.. And Do?" with Dr. Dee Eggers from UNC-A, Michael Shore from FLS Energy, Avram Friedman from Canary Coalition, David McConville from the Buckminster Fuller Institute, and Holly Jones from Buncombe County Commissioners. They will give short presentations and then Q & A about one of our most pressing environmental issues, climate change. The film begins at 10:00 a.m. and the panel discussion with information and Q&A will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The 55 minute film begins at 10:00 a.m. and the panel discussion with information and Q&A will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The understanding and appreciation of the balance of nature, the way we perceive ourselves and our place and responsibility on this planet have never been more important.
Event date(s):
Mar 14, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Drum It Up
Monthly Drum Circle - This is a FREE event. Donations are welcome. Drums are available to borrow.
Event date(s):
Mar 14, 2009 at 06:00 PM
Masterworks Concert 5 - Czech This Ot
Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic, continues to this day to be a hotbed of musical excellence, with an impressive array of performers and composers who have left a lasting mark on our musical heritage. All three of our works in March celebrate these Bohemian roots. Mozart’s regal and vibrant “Prague” Symphony was dedicated to the citizens who adopted him as their own. We will also continue to honor our talented musicians from within the ranks of the ASO with our principal oboist, Alicia Chapman, performing Martinu’s inventive and surprising Oboe Concerto. The evening culminates in three evocative tone poems based on Bohemia’s beauty and mystery. The high castle overlooking Prague, the beautiful Danube River, and a Bohemian legend are all parts of Smetana’s proud musical testament to his homeland, Má Vlast.
Event date(s):
Mar 14, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Beginner's Homebrew Class
This beginning homebrew class is the perfect way to get started homebrewing. We brew the beer on premises and cover everthing from sanitation to fermentation to bottling. The class includes a follow up bottling class two weeks later (March 29th), when we bottle the beer and you take home a 6 pack of the brew! We've had great response with our classes, so sign up now and start brewing great beer right out of the gate. $45 per person covers everything. We require pre-payment to reserve your spot.
Event date(s):
Mar 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Spring Clay Classes: Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts
9 week Spring Session: Brushes and Brushwork Heather Tinnaro Mondays 3:00-5:30 PM Introduction to Pottery on the Wheel Lindsay Rogers Mondays 6:30-9:00 PM Perfecting Your Pots Mark Peters Tuesdays 3:00-5:30 PM Ikebana for the Ceramic Artist Elizabeth Campbell Tuesdays 12:00-2:30 PM Intermediate Wheel Throwing Gabe Kline Tuesdays 6:30-9:00 PM Making and Decorating Serving Dishes Becca Floyd Wednesdays 3:00-5:30 PM Sigg and Sagg – Alternative Firing and Decorating Techniques Les Powell Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 PM Handbuilding Topics Paul Frehe Thursdays 1:00-3:00 PM A Mud-Lucious Introduction Cynthia Lee Thursdays 6:30-9:00 PM
Event date(s):
Mar 16, 2009 to May 15, 2009
Can You Hear Me If I Talk A Little Louder: Hope, Hype, and Communicating Climate Change
Presented by Rick Borchelt, Communications Director for the Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University
Event date(s):
Mar 17, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Sound Tribe Sector 9
STS9 thrives on friction. This may be surprising coming from five musicians who think of themselves as a collective as much as a band. But consider the title of the California-based outfit's long-awaited fourth album: Peaceblaster. The two words rub against each other to create an image that is simultaneously utopian and violent, fraught with the very contradiction that permeates America circa now.
Event date(s):
Mar 17, 2009 to Mar 19, 2009
Wednesday Tasting: Trappist Koningshoeven
After a three-year hiatus from the NC market, Bruisin' Ales is thrilled to re-introduce the Trappist Ales from Koningshoeven Brewery back to the NC market.
Event date(s):
Mar 18, 2009 at 05:00 PM
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