For almost eight decades, Asheville Bravo Concerts has brought world-renowned performing artists to Western North Carolina. The area's oldest arts not-for-profit, Bravo presents five shows annually, featuring orchestra, operetta, vocal groups, ballet, choir and dance, among others. Both subscriptions and individual concert tickets are available.

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The Asheville Drum Circle is an 8-year tradition and the coming-together of local citizens to dance and play music. Bring a percussive instrument, and you can play too!

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The Asheveill Lyric Opera is the professional opera company of Western North Carolina celebrating its 11th anniversary season. Producing three fully staged operas with world renowned singers, directors, and conductors.

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The Asheville Symphony marks its 49th season with a series of Masterworks concerts featuring the music of Beethoven, Copland, Gershwin, Mozart, and other renowned composers.

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Barley's Taproom is housed in a renovated 1920s appliance store located in the heart of Asheville's arts and entertainment district. The main floor houses the restaurant and live music stage.

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This community arts facility, housed in the beautifully renovated Old City Hall, has exhibits in the Gallery along with programs in music, visual and performing arts. The Main Floor has monthly Concerts every 4th Friday featuring acoustic musicians from the area. The Gallery exhibits provide a wide array of subject and media, from contemporary and traditional paintings to sculpture, photography, and ceramics. Special events range from theater, storytelling and film, to festivals, concerts, and sing-alongs. Classes and workshops offer everything from belly dance to painting to dry stack stonewall to photography. Behind the main building, a newly renovated Pottery Studio offers a full range of classes for adults and youth, community memberships, and "paint-on" pottery. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts also presents an annual Art in Bloom, a 3-day flowers and art show. There is something for everyone all year round - so You Can Be a Part of the Arts!

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One of the nation's most exciting and diverse music center's featuring 80 concert events. Enjoy symphony, pops, grand opera, Broadway, chamber music, jazz, rock and more.

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Located in Maggie Valley, the Carolina Nights Dinner Show combines good food with country, bluegrass, contemporary or gospel music along with a comedy act for exciting family entertainment.

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The Fiddlin' Pig features local, award-winning bluegrass and mountain music artists. Don't miss the pickin', grinnin' and dancin' LIVE at The Fiddlin' Pig!

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The Grey Eagle features live music performances by an eclectic mix of nationally touring bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz and blues artists.

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Locals love Hannah Flanagan's fine Irish (and otherwise) draft and bottled beers and authentic Irish pub fare. Enjoy the large outdoor dining area and catch live music nightly.

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A cozy Celtic pub in downtown Asheville featuring the best in live music, handcrafted English-style Green Man Ales and friendly conversation. Menu includes traditional pub fare and daily specials.

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Soak in the sun, look fly and shop yourself happy! Enjoy local Indie Art, Craft & Design while munching on Bouchon's famous French Fries (and Crêpes) and listening to live music in the Lexintgon Avenue Courtyard (entrance at 58 North Lexington Avenue).

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The Orange Peel has developed an international reputation as one of the best live music clubs in the country. Rolling Stone magazine included it in its list of "Top Five Rock Clubs in the County." The club hosts a variety of national music acts from all genres.

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Root Bar is a friendly place that has three features you won't find anywhere else: 1) We have the Best Beers in the World. 2) We only allow original music played here. 3) We are the epicenter of the sport of Rootball.

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The live music offered at downtown Asheville's Stella Blue ranges from blues and jazz to reggae, techno and hip-hop.

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The Garage at Biltmore is a new live music venue offering a professional sized stage with a house sound system contained within a 4000 square foot area and able to welcome a 300 capacity crowd. French Broad beers on tap.

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This live music venue and bar offers the broadest mix of genres possible three nights a week. The bar is open seven days a week and is stocked with 40 different bottles of liquor, wine and 12 beers on tap.

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Proscenium theatre located in downtown Asheville. Resident companies include Asheville Symphony and Asheville Bravo. Also hosts opera, ballet, dance, community events, meetings and conventions, and concerts.

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A blend of old New Orleans décor, live music and wide selection of fine spirits. The club's friendly, diverse clientele and classy yet energetic atmosphere make it a true slice of Asheville.

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As North Carolina's original family theme park, Tweetsie Railroad is a unique attraction that allows children and families to explore their imaginations and a whole lot more. Be a cowboy, cowgirl, indian or an engineer. Shop along Main Street, pan for gold or visit the Deer Park. Tweetsie has amusement rides for all ages and live entertainment throughout the park. And of course, hop aboard our historic steam-powered train for a fun-filled three-mile Wild West journey through the scenic mountains.

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White Horse Black Mountain is a 4400 sq. ft. music and arts venue in beautiful, historic, downtown Black Mountain, NC, in the midst of the spectacular Western North Carolina mountains. Founders/managers Bob Hinkle and Kim Hughes have renovated the old Chevrolet dealership into a great place to see and hear music & arts, have a drink and relax. White Horse Black Mountain is a non-smoking venue with easy parking and easy ticketing. We feature open seating, server or bar service and snacks (i.e. hot dogs). We serve fine beers on draft and bottled as well as a selection of fine wines, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

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