thru September 6 - Blue Star Museums Program - The NEA has created the Blue Star Museums program, whereby participating institutions provide free admission to active military and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to take part in this initiative. For more information, please call 828.253.3227. thru September 7 - 8 Week Compassionate Communication Course - The Asheville Compassionate Communication Center is offering an 8 week experiential course designed for individuals and couples who want to transform their communication skills. http://www.ashevilleccc.com/Course_Summary.pdf
thru January 9 - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits celebrates the life and work of groundbreaking artist Sewell Sillman (1924 - 1992). In the late 1940s, Sillman studied with Josef Albers at Black Mountain College and continued to work with Albers until the 1970s. Sillman absorbed Albers's approach to color, design, drawing and education over the decades of their work together, bringing Albers's lessons to bear on his own art and teaching. This exhibition features many of Sillman's graceful abstract drawings and watercolors alongside powerful color studies.
thru September 12 - Biltmore's Flower Carpet - Jewel-tone colors of stained glass are the inspiration for this year’s Flower Carpet event at Biltmore, set for Aug. 20 through Sept. 12, on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. Biltmore’s third annual Flower Carpet – made up of more than 100,000 plants – takes its shape and color from a set of 1880s stained glass windows created by innovative artist and interior designer John La Farge. These windows, part of George Vanderbilt’s vast art collection, are now on display at Biltmore’s new Antler Hill Village. For additional information on the Flower Carpet event, please call 877-BILTMORE or visit www.biltmore.com.
thru September 29 - UNC Asheville to Offer LSAT Prep Course - Registration is now open for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) prep course offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program. Classes will meet on UNC Asheville's campus. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Williams at UNC Asheville, at 828/250-2353 or nwilliam@unca.edu. Additional information is online at www2.unca.edu/distedu/ce.
thru September 4 - Scottch Tomedy IV: Get your Mind out of the Butter - Asheville Community Theatre – 35below Written and performed by Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers and friends Attention butter and comedy fans: Scottch Tomedy is back! ````Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers (and friends) have returned for more sketch comedy that's both salty and sweet. Tickets: $15 General Admission. Online at www.ashevilletheatre.org or by calling 828-254-1320. OR at the door or by calling 828-254-1320
thru September 6 - Labor Day Beach Music Weekend - he beach comes to the mountains on Labor Day Weekend as the resort presents two nights and days of Beach Music dances and summer fun! Activities include shag dance lessons, a grilling demo, pool games, crafts, a guided culinary tour, fun with the balloon fairy and face painters, live music throughout the resort, a Coastal Seafood Buffet, and much more! For information or to book your stay, call 800-438-5800 to speak with a reservations specialist.
- BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKE OF THE WEEK: Richland Balsam Loop Trail - Join Parkway Rangers at 10 am Friday, September 3, for a moderate to strenuous, 2-hour RT hike on the Richland Balsam Loop Trail. The 1.5 mile guided hike through a high-elevation, spruce-fir forest will start at the Haywood/Jackson Overlook, Milepost 431 on the Parkway. Hikers hould bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and be prepared for cool, changeable mountain weather. Call 298-5330, ext. 304, for details.
- "DANCING UNDER THE STARS" - Join your friends and neighbors for our fifth annual benefit in aid of TROT, our therapeutic horseback riding program for special needs adults and children. You'll enjoy an entertaining program of equestrian skill under our covered Ring C at the Equestrian Center, including a spectacular Parade Of The Breeds with horses in all sizes, from minis to drafts. http://www.fence.org/trot/dancing-under-the-stars-sept.-6-2008
- Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water - 1.1 billion people -roughly one-sixth of the world's population -do not have access to safe drinking water. In Africa, the average distance women must walk to collect drinkable water is 3.6 miles. When people devote such a large chunk of every single day just trying to ensure that their family will have a pot of drinkable water, little time and energy remain to farm, cook, take care of their family, work to make money outside the home, or go to school to get an education. Yet hundreds of millions of women and children face this dilemma every day.That is why the Interact club at Franklin High School is hosting Franklin's first ever Blue Planet Run charity event -The Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water. For more information about the cause, the race, or how to register or donate, visit Franklin5KforCleanWater.com, or email Canyon Woodward at info@franklin5kforcleanwater.com.
- Run THE GAUNTLET - Extreme 4.3 Mile Run Intense Obstacles Fierce terrain Creek Crossings Muddy Mire and Pit Lunch & Music by the River www.TheGauntletRun.com
- The Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water - The race will be held on Saturday, September fourth, at the Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee Greenway, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a 5K race and a one mile fun walk/run. Following the race will be an awards ceremony and a light brunch featuring fresh fruit, freshly-baked bread, and gourmet hummus donated by Riverblaze Bakery and Jer's Kitchen. The regular entry fee is $20.00 and includes brunch and a premium eco-friendly T-shirt made in the U.S. from 100% recycled materials if registered by August 20th. Race-day registration is $25.00 and will be available the morning of the race, starting at 8:00 a.m. For more information about the cause, the race, or how to register or donate, visit Franklin5KforCleanWater.com, or email Canyon Woodward at info@franklin5kforcleanwater.com.
thru September 7 - Music on the Rock - Johnny, Hank and Folk – Flat Rock veteran, Ben Hope, returns with a lineup of country and folk songs featuring hits from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. ($19) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
- Asheville on Bikes Bicycle Corral - Consider volunteering for a two hour shift at the LAFF, a truly local Asheville festival. Contact AoB’s volunteer coordinator, Rachel Reeser for scheduling @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com.
- Play Reading for Pleasure - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 7 thru September 28 - Growing Ginseng and Goldenseal in WNC - Learn about growing and harvesting rare forest botanicals ginseng and goldenseal in this four-session class. Topics will include: fall planting, harvesting, cleaning, drying and storing. North Carolina ginseng laws and helpful organizations will be discussed. Tuesdays, September 7-28 (6:00-9:00pm) Madison Campus A-B Tech Registration Fee: $20 Course # SEF-2042-200 Register online at http://www.abtech.edu/ce/registration or call 828.254.1921 x5083
September 7 - Auditions for Pygmalion - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 7 - Helping Haiti - Local physician Tim Plaut will lead a panel discussion of regional medical and volunteer service people who recently worked in earthquake ravaged Haiti through the Mission Manna project. This is the first in a series of four discussions that comprise the Fall 2010 World Affairs Program, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement (NCCCR) and the World Affairs Council. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the panel discussion starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Manheimer Room at the UNC Asheville Reuter Center. Admission is free. For more information, go to the NCCCR events page or call 828.251.6140.
September 8 thru October 6 - Bird Watching 101 - Learn how to identify the birds of western North Carolina and have fun doing it. Over the course of five, 1-hour programs, bird expert Jamie Cameron will lead discussions on choosing binoculars, field guides and other birding equipment, as well as the easy steps to identifying birds, birds of the Black Mountain area throughout the season and suggestions on how to make your backyard a bird sanctuary. The last session will be a guided bird hike with Jamie, scheduled to coincide with peak fall migration. This class will take place every Wednesday, Sept. 8-Oct. 6, from 7:00-8:00pm at the Lakeview Center downstairs. The fee is $25, and pre-registration is recommended by calling 828-808-4014.
September 8 - RiverLink Volunteer Info Session - Western North Carolinians (and others) who would like to be involved in restoring the French Broad Watershed as a place to live, work and play, are invited to join the team by attending one of two volunteer information sessions on Sept. 8. There's a morning session at 10 a.m. and an afternoon session at 5 p.m. at the RiverLink office, 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District of Asheville. The information session will detail RiverLink's volunteer positions in a Powerpoint presentation. Volunteers will have a chance to fill out a volunteer application, and Volunteer Coordinator Dave Russell will be available to answer questions and help everyone find their best fit at RiverLink. Please RSVP to Dave by calling (828) 252-8474, ext. 11 or via e-mail at volunteer@riverlink.org.
September 9 - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge stand-up comedy open mic. - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge, a night of open-mic stand-up comedy featuring regional talent, is kicking off in a new venue mere weeks after being kicked out of its old venue. 828.216.2331
September 9 - Farmland Preservation presentation - Land Conservation in America from the 1800's to Present. Where does Farmland Preservation Fit in? September 9, 2010 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spring Creek Community Center - 13075 NC 209 Hwy William Hamilton, SAHC Farmland Protection Director, will present on this topic. William specializes in farmland and family lands preservation. William and his brother David have decided to spice things up and play some tunes for the crowd before the presentation. Don't miss it! Please contact William with any questions related to this presentation at william@appalachian.org or 828.253.0095, ext. 211.
September 9 - Girl Scout Information Night - East Flat Rock United Methodist Church, 2443 Spartanburg Highway (corner of Spartanburg Hwy and Blue Ridge Rd.) Any girls, ages 5-17, who is interested in Girl Scouting and is not currently registered may come with an adult to learn more about the Girl Scout program. Questions? Contact Laura Allison, Membership Manager at 828-252-4442 or lallison@girlscoutsp2p.org.
September 9 - Meet the Maker - The Fall 2010 Meet the Maker series, sponsored by UNC Asheville's Craft Studies Initiative, kicks off with a talk and slide show by painter Robert Johnson. A mural by Johnson is on display above the reference desk at the Ramsey Library. Johnson will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Owen Conference Center, Owen Hall, third floor. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to the Meet the Maker Web page or call 828.250.2392.
September 9 - Merri Lisa Johnson to speak at Warren Wilson - Merri Lisa Johnson, author of “Girl in Need of Tourniquet: How to Tell a New Story about Women, Love and Madness” will speak Sept. 9 at Warren Wilson College. The presentation, free and open to the public, begins at 4 p.m. in Canon Lounge of the Gladfelter Student Center. Johnson will discuss her book, which includes themes of coming out, coming of age, coming to terms with grief and becoming borderline. Call 828-771-5851 for more details about the Sept. 9 presentation, sponsored by the Warren Wilson gender and women’s studies program.
September 9 - Picnic at Lake Julian - On Thursday, September 9, the Buncombe County Sightseers will meet at Lake Julian Park in South Asheville for the 5th Annual Sightseers Picnic. The day will be filled with fun and great food. Join in a game of horseshoes or volleyball, commandeer a paddle boat or canoe and explore the lake, bring your fishing pole and fish from the shore or just lounge in the shade and chat with old and new friends. You won’t want to be too busy for lunch! The delicious meal will be prepared onsite by the renowned Lake Julian Chefs. The highlight of the day is a pontoon boat ride and tour of Lake Julian with Captain Bubba at the stern. The fun begins at 10 a.m. and the cost is just $10. To register, call Grace Young by Tuesday, September 7 at 250-4265 or email her at grace.young@buncombecounty.org. For a full list of upcoming events, check out our newsletter, Come Out and Play!
September 9 - Southern (dis)Comfort - Southern (dis)Comfort is a new comedy written by Elisabeth Gray about life and death in the American South, with stops along with way ranging from Cracker Barrels and nursing homes, to beauty pageants and church gymnasiums. Tickets are on sale August 24 through September 7. The cost is $40 per person. To purchase tickets, please call 828-251-6525 or email Amy Johnson at acjohns2@unca.edu. Payment can be made with a check or credit card. A dessert reception will follow the performance. For more information, visit www.unca.edu/events/southern-discomfort.
September 9 - UNC Asheville Student Management Association hosts motivational talk by Chip Madera - The UNC Asheville Student Management Association will host a talk on “The Essence of Success,” by motivational speaker and executive coach Chip Madera, at 12:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, in UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall, room 302. Madera’s talk is designed to guide participants toward self-discovery and success. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 828/251-6858 or go to http://orgs.unca.edu/mgmtassoc/calendar.htm.
September 10 thru September 11 - Carolina Mountains Literary Festival - Readers and writers alike will love this literary festival. The weekend in Burnsville will provide intimate settings for novice writers and fans to listen to panel discussions, converse with authors, participate in workshops, and have books signed. Admission. http://www.cmlitfest.org/
September 10 thru September 12 - 3rd Annual Bard-a-thon - More of a relay race than a marathon, teams of volunteers will be reading Shakespeare all weekend to raise money for NCSC. Register a team beginning August 13th! We're kicking off the Bard-a-thon with a special reading of Double Falshood, the newly confirmed Shakespeare play. We're excited to team up with Montford Park Players for this Asheville debut. http://www.ncstage.org/pages/bard-a-thon-2010.php
September 10 thru September 12 - 3rd Annual Bard-a-thon! - September 10th through 12th, NC Stage will kickoff its 9th season by presenting 48 straight hours of Shakespeare at the 3rd Annual Bard-a-thon fundraiser. Volunteers will raise money by reading anything from one play to a full 48 hours, and admission is free to every play! Stay tuned for more information about reading, volunteering, and a list of the plays presented. www.ncstage.org
September 10 thru September 19 - NC Mountain State Fair - Now in its 17th year, the fair always promises lots of food, fun, and mountain heritage; this year’s fair will fulfill those same promises September 10 – 19 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. http://www.mountainfair.org/
September 10 - 2010 PLATE EXPECTATIONS CHARITY AUCTION - friends and supporters of Meals On Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County will gather at Asheville’s newest hot spot – The Century Room on the Park above Pack’s Tavern to bid on a variety of items and packages to help raise money to feed the homebound elderly of our community. The 2010 Plate Expectations charity auction will kick off at 6PM and run until 10PM. There will be a wide selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres, free beer and wine and a cash bar. Tickets are $50.00 per person and available by calling Terri Bowman at Meals On Wheels (828) 253-5286.
September 10 - Behind the Scenes - Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes Dean Butckovitz, Museum Registrar + Preparator For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 10 - Black Mountain Recreation & Parks: Lake Lure Boat Tour - Back by Popular demand! Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure. Relax on the covered tour boats while our skipper guides us past local attractions and landmarks such as the locations used in filming. Must have 5 persons, will take no more then 12. Black Mountain Recreation and Parks (828) 669-2052
September 10 - New Belgium Brewery’s ‘Clips of Faith.’ - New Belgium Brewery partners with Asheville Downtown Association and Asheville on Bikes to throw a bicycle film festival at Pack Square. AoB needs several volunteers to make this event happen. Please sign up for a volunteer shift. – Beer Servers: AoB needs twelve volunteers to pour beer to all of our thirsty participants. – Merchandise Movers: AoB needs two volunteers to sell merchandise. – ID checkers & Wristband Providers: AoB needs six volunteers to assist with checking id’s and wrist banding those of age. – Set Up Crew: AoB needs three people to assist with set up. These volunteers are going to be moving stuff so be ready of some lifting. – Break Down Crew: AoB needs three people to assist with break down. Again, these volunteers are going to be moving stuff so be ready of some lifting. – Traveling Beer Sales: AoB needs six people to travel around the festival to sell New Belgium Brewery’s finest. New Belgium Brewery has wonderful incentives for eager volunteers. When you contact Rachel Reeser, AoB’s volunteer coordinator, @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com, let her know what position interests you. If you’re up for anything, let her know that as well.
September 10 - Plate Expectations Charity Auction - Friends and supporters of Meals On Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County will gather at Asheville’s newest hot spot – The Century Room on the Park above Pack’s Tavern to bid on a variety of items and packages to help raise money to feed the homebound elderly of our community. Tickets will go fast, so be sure to go ahead and get yours A.S.A.P. It all goes down on Friday, September 10th, 2010. Tickets are $50.00 per person and available by calling Terri Bowman at Meals On Wheels (828) 253-5286.
September 10 - Project Connect - Services available at Project Connect will include: applications for housing, legal guidance, financial assistance, counseling services, substance abuse meetings, career assistance and guidance, vision tests, pregnancy and HIV tests, foot and wound care, hair cuts, wheelchair and assistive device repair. Other services may be added as agencies confirm their participation. Pet care is available during the event for those who wish to participate. Volunteers and donations are still needed for Project Connect. Contact Amy Sawyer at 828-259-5851 or email asawyer@ashevillenc.gov. Suggested donations include sun block, bug spray, lip balm, razors, socks and antiseptic ointment.
September 10 - Riverlink on site training at 124 Choctaw Street - This volunteer opportunity offers training as volunteers will learn about and help install easily accessible methods and materials to help rain soak into the soil and groundwater for the Linking Waters project - reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food. Learn data collection procedures for measuring impact on ground water and urban storm water systems. For more information about how you can get involved contact us at www.riverlink.org, or information@riverlink.org, 252-8474.
September 10 - Riverlink project classroom training at Riverlink - This volunteer opportunity offers training as volunteers will learn about and help install easily accessible methods and materials to help rain soak into the soil and groundwater for the Linking Waters project - reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food. Learn data collection procedures for measuring impact on ground water and urban storm water systems. For more information about how you can get involved contact us at www.riverlink.org, or information@riverlink.org, 252-8474.
September 10 - VA Stand Down - The VA Stand Down is a one-day event coordinated by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for Veterans who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. 828-259-5851
September 10 - Wall to Wall Williams - A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (or, in the 1970’s in Hollywood, at any rate), composer John Williams became a household name for his unmistakable themes from Jaws and Star Wars. In the near future, very, very nearby, Asheville Bravo Concerts kicks off its 79th season with Wall to Wall Williams, a celebration of his most beloved film scores on September 10. ndividual tickets range from $20-$60 and can be purchased by calling the Asheville Bravo Concerts office at (828) 225-5887, visiting www.ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Civic Center Box Office. Students receive half-price tickets for all Bravo concerts.
September 10 - “Celebrate Pregnancy” - Park Ridge Hospital hosts “Celebrate Pregnancy” for expecting mothers at noon. This class is an exciting twist on the normal childbirth class - covering important labor techniques and labor support. Total cost $99 and includes a massage voucher and pregnancy art cast. Limited spots available. Call 828-697-8333 to reserve your spot. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 10 - “Celebrate Pregnancy” - The class will focus on how to best prepare mentally, physically and spiritually for the transition to motherhood while also covering important labor techniques and labor support. “The partnership Hands On! has with Park Ridge Health is wonderful as it allows us to offer educational opportunities for adults,” said Katie Clayton, Assistant Director. The Celebrate Pregnancy class will be no exception. This class will be a fun twist on the normal childbirth class and will be fun as well as instructive.” For more information about Hands On!, call 697-8333 or visit the website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 11 thru September 12 - Microcosmos - [film] September 11 + 12 Saturday + Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Microcosmos For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 11 - 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance - On September 11th, people across the nation will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 by volunteering in their communities. To learn more and sign up for a project during the weekend of September 11th and 12th visit http://handsonasheville.org/projects/viewProject.php?_mode=search&_submode=complex&_action=complexSearch&_state_searchfields=1fafe27f2c9296dd94e8ae420476a7de&type=date&begin=09/11/2010&end=09/12/2010&keyword=&zipcode=&Submit=Search.
September 11 - ASU Football vs JACKSONVILLE - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
September 11 - COMMUNITY YARD SALE AT MONTFORD RECREATION CENTER - Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Montford Neighborhood Association will host a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive. Find great bargains on an assortment of household items, clothing, and much more. Pick up information on other local neighborhood sales that day. To sell items, reserve a table for $5 by September 8. Space is limited and goes quickly. Event will move indoors in case of inclement weather. For more information or table reservation, contact Shateisha Lenoir at the center at 828-253-3714, or montfordr@ashevillenc.gov
September 11 - Community Yard Sale - Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts and the Montford Neighborhood Association will host a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive. Find great bargains on an assortment of household items, clothing, and much more. Pick up information on other local neighborhood sales that day. For more information or table reservation, contact Shateisha Lenoir at the center at 828-253-3714, or montfordr@ashevillenc.gov
September 11 - Hobo Ball - The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will host their third Hobo Ball featuring dinner, entertainment and an auction to benefit Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Kenmure Country Club in Flat Rock, NC. Tickets to the Hobo Ball are $75.00 per person and seating is limited. The social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. at Kenmure Country Club at 100 Clubhouse Drive, Flat Rock, NC. For more information or to secure reservations, please contact Kathleen Hudson at 828- 698-5208 or Jan Spicka at 828-891-1606. Additional information is also available at www.friendsofcarlsandburg.org.
September 11 - Kidsfest - Grandfather Mountain will celebrate Kidfest, a day designed to get kids excited about the nature and culture of the North Carolina Mountains through fun and entertaining activities on Saturday, September 11. So don't miss your chance to put a smile on some faces. Grandfather Mountain will supply all the fun, all you have to do is get the kids there! For more information, please visit www.grandfather.com.
September 11 - Organicfest - Organicfest, one of the nation's largest regional organic festival, will celebrate National Organic Harvest month on Saturday, September 11th in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Join the celebration of everything organic and green, now in its 10th year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.organicfest.org.
September 11 - WCU Football vs Tusculum - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
September 11 - West Asheville Garden Stroll - The culture of sustainability is becoming more deeply rooted in West Asheville’s urban landscape with every passing day. The Second Annual West Asheville Garden Stroll, Saturday, September 11, 2010 will showcase many new gardens in the Horney Heights and Malvern Hills sections of the community. The event runs from 10:30 – 4:00 PM, and kicks off at the West Asheville Branch Library at 10:30 AM. The West Asheville Garden Stroll is a non-profit endeavor led by a group of passionate gardeners. It is FREE and open to the public. Volunteers are needed to help with the Stroll. Volunteer opportunities are listed on the website, www.WestAshevilleGardens.com This wonderful community event welcomes donations!
September 11 - “Chestnut Saturday” - Join SAHC as we gather at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, NC with our friends and partners for an all-day celebration of the rebirth of the chestnut tree — with live bluegrass music and dancing, tours of the Chestnut Orchard, horseback rides, Rob “The Wolfman” and his wolves, kids’ games, fishing, crafts and vendors. For more information visit our website at http://www.appalachian.org/news/events.html
September 11 - “Family Fun Day” - Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, September 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Carrier Park on Amboy Road (rain location: Stephens Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver). The event is designed especially for persons with disabilities and their families and will feature entertainment, family activities, music, games, demonstrations, an agency fair, and food. The event will also be a time to recognize the diversity of our community, to promote community inclusion, and to advocate for persons of all ages and abilities. Admission is free and open to the public. Family Fun Day is sponsored by Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department, Family Support Network of WNC, Western Alliance Center for Independent Living, Western Highlands, Universal MH/DD/SAS, Brain Injury Association of North Carolina, and Arc of Buncombe County. For more information, call 828-298-1977.
September 12 thru September 14 - Music on the Rock - Leading Ladies: From Ella to Celine - Morgan James, one of Broadway’s greatest talents makes her Flat Rock debut in a stunning revue of the most celebrated female singers of our time. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 12 - Adopt A Grandparent - To register and for more information? Contact: Laura Allison, Membership Manager Phone: 828-210-9027 or 828-252-4442 E-mail: lallison@girlscoutsp2p.org
September 12 - City of 1,000 Easels - On Sunday September 12th hundreds of artists will descend on downtown Asheville, set up their tools, and share their creative process with the community. City of 1,000 Easels is a pilot program of The Asheville Area Arts Council to promote the role of arts in the community by showcasing the magnitude of the visual arts sector through a self-guided walking tour among individual artists. For more information, contact Graham Hackett via email: graham@ashevillearts.com.
September 12 - ECO WHITEWATER DAY - Its one thing to appreciate our watersheds and how they sustain us. Its quite another to be bouncing in them. Whether you want to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us on the mild family friendly trips at 1PM and 3PM or the heart thumping excitement of the early trip at 8:30 AM, this event is not to miss. Included with every ticket is lunch and music and Green River Adventures is donating every cent to ECO to support our water quality work. Tickets are available online at www.eco-wnc. org or by calling Green River Adventures at (828) 749-2800. Tickets sold out early last year, so get on board now!
September 12 - ECO WHITEWATER DAY - There's no better way to connect with our watersheds, then by barreling down the Green River in a kayak with a trained instructor. Your choice to barrel at thrilling speeds or at family friendly speed. All proceeds benefit ECO's water quality work and comes with a lunch, a photo of the trip and music. Tickets on sale now at www. eco-wnc.org or by calling Green River Adventures at 800-335-1530. Space is limited, buy your ticket today!
September 12 - Riverlink on site training at 124 Choctaw. - This volunteer opportunity offers training as volunteers will learn about and help install easily accessible methods and materials to help rain soak into the soil and groundwater for the Linking Waters project - reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food. Learn data collection procedures for measuring impact on ground water and urban storm water systems. For more information about how you can get involved contact us at www.riverlink.org, or information@riverlink.org, 252-8474.
September 12 - Riverlink project classroom training at Riverlink - This volunteer opportunity offers training as volunteers will learn about and help install easily accessible methods and materials to help rain soak into the soil and groundwater for the Linking Waters project - reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food. Learn data collection procedures for measuring impact on ground water and urban storm water systems. For more information about how you can get involved contact us at www.riverlink.org, or information@riverlink.org, 252-8474.
September 13 thru September 19 - Asheville Restaurant Week - From September 13 through 19, these participating restaurants are offering delicious dining deals; a 3-course $30 prix fixe dinner menus, and/or 2-course a $15 prix fixe lunch menus. Foodies everywhere will celebrate this dining extravaganza, Dine Out Asheville. So, check out the menus and book your reservations today. Be sure to enter the Ultimate Dining Card Contest during Restaurant week, you may just have the opportunity to eat at all of these restaurants for free. http://www.dineoutasheville.com/
September 13 - UNC Asheville Offers GRE Prep Class - Registration is now open for a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) prep course offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program. Classes will meet on UNC Asheville's campus beginning September 13. The GRE prep course will meet for four consecutive weeks from 6-9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from September 13-October 6. The course is designed to increase familiarity with the various types of verbal, quantitative and analytical questions present on the GRE computer-generated general test, required by most graduate programs for admission. Cost for the course is $375, which includes study materials and a practice disk. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Williams, UNC Asheville Professional Education Programs Coordinator, at 828/250-2353 or nwilliam@unca.edu. Additional information is online at http://www2.unca.edu/agc/gre.asp.
September 14 - Hands in Harmony: The Concert - [concert] September 14 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Hands in Harmony: The Concert Diana Wortham Theatre For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 14 - Happy 3rd Birthday to Hands On! - Come celebrate and make Hands On! a birthday card, make fun crafts, and spend some time partying with us! Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 14 - Happy 3rd Birthday to Hands On! - Hands On!, a children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, wants to invite you to celebrate our 3rd birthday with us on Tuesday, September 14! Join us at 10:30 for a fun sing along with Tania from Flat Rock Playhouse, make a fun newspaper birthday hat to wear and enjoy some delicious birthday cake from McFarlan Bake Shop! Events are free with $5 admission and free for members. “We’re so happy and thankful for an amazing three years and are excited to celebrate our birthday with the community,” said Katie Clayton, Assistant Director. “We hope you’ll join us on this fun day!” Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 14 - Regional Author Talk - Susan Reinhardt - Reinhardt will be the guest speaker at the opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Glass House adjacent to UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. Reinhardt’s Asheville Citizen-Times columns are syndicated through Gannett newspapers, and have won three Best of Gannett awards. The author of three books, Reinhardt’s latest is “Dishing With the Kitchen Virgin,” a collection of humorous anecdotes spun from everyday life in the South. For more information on the Regional Author Talks, call 828/251-6111 or go to http://toto.lib.unca.edu/programs/brownbag.html.
September 14 - fall Citizens Police Academy - The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy. This free program gives participants insight into the philosophy and policies that govern the APD’s service to the community. The class is designed to give residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement, as well as an up- close opportunity to offer insights, ideas and solutions. Those wishing to participate must apply and be accepted. For more information on the academy, contact Officer Allen Dunlap at 259-5834 or e-mail him at adunlap@ashevillenc.gov.
September 14 - - The Asheville Police Department is now inviting residents to apply for the fall semester of its Citizens Police Academy. This free program gives participants insight into the philosophy and policies that govern the APD’s service to the community. The class is designed to give residents an appreciation for the problems and challenges facing law enforcement, as well as an up- close opportunity to offer insights, ideas and solutions. Those wishing to participate must apply and be accepted. For more information on the academy, contact Officer Allen Dunlap at 259-5834 or e-mail him at adunlap@ashevillenc.gov.
September 15 thru September 21 - Music on the Rock - Here, There and Everywhere: An Evening with The Beatles - The six lads: Dustin Brayley, Ryan Thomas Dunn, Ryan Guerra, Aaron LaVigne, Bruce Lang and Andy Wilmouth, return for a full week of the Beatles show that wowed sold-out audiences earlier this summer. ($19) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 16 - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge stand-up comedy open mic. - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge, a night of open-mic stand-up comedy featuring regional talent, is kicking off in a new venue mere weeks after being kicked out of its old venue. 828.216.2331
September 16 - Evergreen Community Charter School annual Perennial Plant Sale - Where: Evergreen campus at 50 Bell Rd. in Haw Creek, 298-2173 When: Thursday and Friday, September 16th and 17th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm And Saturday, September 18th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Beautiful local perennials on sale at discounted prices. Proceeds benefit Evergreen Community Charter School Evergreen Community Charter School 50 Bell Rd. Asheville, NC 28805 Phone: 828-298-2173 ext.5 Fax: 298-2269 eleanor.ashton@evergreenccs.org
September 16 - Girl Scout Information Night - Blue Ridge Mall, center court Any girls, ages 5-17, who is interested in Girl Scouting and is not currently registered may come with an adult to learn more about the Girl Scout program. Questions? Contact Laura Allison, Membership Manager at 828-252-4442 or lallison@girlscoutsp2p.org.
September 16 - Girl Scout Information Night - French Broad Baptist Church, 182 Grandview Lane (between Hwy 191 and S. Rugby Rd.) Any girls, ages 5-17, who is interested in Girl Scouting and is not currently registered may come with an adult to learn more about the Girl Scout program. Questions? Contact Laura Allison, Membership Manager at 828-252-4442 or lallison@girlscoutsp2p.org.
September 17 thru October 3 - Oliver! - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 17 - Black Mountain Recreation & Parks: Old Fort Mountain Music - Join us for our yearly trip to Old Fort for some true Appalachian Mountain Music! This is a local treat that everyone should experience! Cost of trip is $3 pp, we will NOT go to dinner before, please eat before you come. Must have 5 no more than 12. Black Mountain Recreation and Parks (828) 669-2052
September 17 - Downtown After Five - Headliner: Powerful and innovative Acoustic Americana ensemble Larry Keel & Natural Bridge – www.larrykeel.com Support: Southern soul backcountry roots rocker Grayson Capps - www.graysoncapps.com Celebrating its 21st year, Downtown After Five has a new location at Lexington Avenue at I-240 and will be more environmentally responsible through the use of compostable cups, plates and utensils. Free live music and dancing starts at 5 pm with food and drink available for purchase. (828) 251-9973 http://www.ashevilledowntown.org/
September 17 - Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim - [art break] September 17 Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell Tim Barnwell, Photographer For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 18 thru September 19 - Carolina Mountains Literary Festival - This is the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s weekend to celebrate heritage crafts of the Appalachian Mountains. Guild members and other traditional craftspeople show craft techniques with hand tools, native materials, and lots of ingenuity through demonstrations in the native arts. In addition to crafts, several other traditional aspects of Appalachian life will be featured, such as traditional music and storytelling. Don’t miss the 26th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, 2:00-3:00pm. This popular autumn tradition brings mountain toys, live music and wacky fun to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. Free.
September 18 thru September 19 - Heritage Weekend - This is the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s weekend to celebrate heritage crafts of the Appalachian Mountains. Guild members and other traditional craftspeople show craft techniques with hand tools, native materials, and lots of ingenuity through demonstrations in the native arts. In addition to crafts, several other traditional aspects of Appalachian life will be featured, such as traditional music and storytelling. Don’t miss the 26th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, 2:00-3:00pm. This popular autumn tradition brings mountain toys, live music and wacky fun to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. Free.
September 18 - ASU Football vs NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
September 18 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
September 18 - Art in Autumn - Downtown Weaverville street festival with more than 100 juried artists and craftspeople, along with an exciting array of food and live music. 10am-5pm on Main Street. Six miles north of Asheville. Free.
September 18 - Girls on the Run of WNC SoleMates - SoleMates is the adult charity running leg of Girls on the Run. The team is open to both male and female athletes who will pursue the individual goal of running the Asheville 1/2 Marathon on September 18, 2010 and also raising a minimum of $262.00 (that's registration fees for TWO GIRLS in our program) for Girls on the Run of WNC. solemateswnc@gmail.com
September 18 - SoleMates 2010 Marathon - SoleMates is the adult charity running leg of Girls on the Run. The team is open to both male and female athletes who will pursue the individual goal of running the Asheville 1/2 Marathon on September 18, 2010 and also raising a minimum of $262.00 (that's registration fees for TWO GIRLS in our program) for Girls on the Run of WNC. Beginners welcome.
September 20 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
September 20 - Docent Recruitment Day - [meeting] September 20 Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Docent Recruitment Day For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 21 - Blue Ghost Firefly Presentation - The local chapter of the scientific research society Sigma Xi will host a presentation on the biology of the Blue Ghost Firefly on Tuesday, September 21 at Brevard College. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Jeff Llewellyn at llewellyn@brevard.edu or 828-883-8292, ext 2277. Reservations must be received by Monday, September 20.
September 21 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
September 22 thru October 17 - "The Drowsy Chaperone" - Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Drowsy Chaperone, the celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season and the winner of five Tony-awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is onstage September 22 – October 17. The Drowsy Chaperone is a revved-up spoof of a 1920's Broadway song-and-dance frolic with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 22 thru November 19 - Top Hat - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 22 thru November 19 - Top Hat - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 22 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
September 23 thru September 25 - PUBLIC ART 360 CONFERENCE - The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will host the 2010 Public Art 360 Conference Thursday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at the Crest Center and Pavilion. Public Art 360 brings together artists and arts administrators primarily from the southeast region to learn about best practices in the field of public art. The Public Art 360 was last held in 2008 in Chapel Hill North Carolina. To view the conference schedule and for information about registration, visit the Public Art 360 website at www.publicart360.com or contact Diane Ruggiero at 828-259-5815 or e-mail druggiero@ashevillenc.gov .
September 23 - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge stand-up comedy open mic. - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge, a night of open-mic stand-up comedy featuring regional talent, is kicking off in a new venue mere weeks after being kicked out of its old venue. 828.216.2331
September 23 - LENBURG TO DELIVER 2010 ANDY SUMMERS MEMORIAL LECTURE AT WWC - Jim Lenburg, emeritus professor of history at Mars Hill College, will deliver Warren Wilson College’s annual Andy Summers Memorial Lecture on Sept. 23. The event, free and open to all, begins at 6:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge of the Gladfelter Student Center. Lenburg has specialized in U.S. relations with Asia, particularly China and Japan. In 2004 he was a visiting professor at Jilin University in Changchun, China. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Penn State University. Lenburg has served as president of the World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina. He currently teaches courses on Chinese history and the history of U.S. foreign relations at the College for Seniors on the UNC Asheville campus. Summers, who died in 2008 after rapid onset of leukemia, was the longtime minister to students at Warren Wilson. He also taught in the college’s peace and justice studies department. For more information about the Summers lecture, contact Paul Magnarella, Warren Wilson peace and justice studies professor, at pmagnarella@warren-wilson.edu or 828-771-2014. # # #
September 24 - Bill Ivey to Speak at Diana Wortham - The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will present a lecture and book signing by Bill Ivey at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the Public Art 360 Conference. Linda Carlisle, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, will introduce Mr. Ivey. For information about Mr. Ivey’s event or Public Art 360 contact Diane Ruggiero at 828-259-5815.
September 25 thru September 26 - Flock to the 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 non-releasable birds of prey, and lots of workshops and other 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. www.chimneyrockpark.com
September 25 thru September 26 - Heritage Crafts Weekend - The North Carolina Arboretum celebrates Southern Appalachian traditions during Heritage Crafts Weekend, held September 25 and 26. The event, now in its fifth year, features craft demonstrations and juried crafts vendors, plant sales and musical performances from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days in the Heritage Garden, Baker Exhibit Center and Education Center. The mission of The North Carolina Arboretum is to cultivate connections between people and plants. Visit www.ncarboretum.org for more information or call 828.665.2492.
September 25 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
September 25 - Autumn in the Mountains Car Show - The British Car Club of Western North Carolina invites you to the British Car Show and Silent Auction be held at JACKSON PARK in historic Hendersonville, NC on September 25, 2010, rain or shine. If you would like to show a car, registration is $20 per car before 9/ 19/10. Admission is free for spectators. Meals on Wheels of Henderson and Buncombe Counties will each receive a donation from the event’s proceeds. For more info visit: http:// www.AutumnInTheMountains.org.
September 25 - BIG SWEEP WATERWAY CLEANUP DAY - Join hundreds of other community members and organizations to keep our streams clean and pristine. Sign up your team or join a team. Call us now at 692-0385 to reserve a spot and help protect our most important natural resource.
September 25 - Celebrate Active Aging Week - Sample various activities, demos, and classes for a healthy body and active mind. Healthy food available for purchase from local vendors. Speaker - Dr. James Laditka, UNC Charlotte - The Healthy Brain Initiative: How Staying Active May Keep Your Brain Fit Reuter Center, UNCA campus www.unca.edu/ncccr
September 25 - Cheap Rabies Shots - The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Division will be offering low cost vaccination clinics to allow you to keep your pet's vaccinations current. No appointment is needed. Rabies shots $10 per pet Combination shot $15 per pet (dogs) Combination shot $20 per pet (cats) Microchip $10 To receive a three-year rabies vaccine, you MUST bring the one-year certificate with you. Keep in mind that the rabies tag your pet wears around its neck does not include a date and cannot be used to verify prior vaccination. Please make sure to bring restraints for all your pets. 9 - 12 p.m. Superpetz (Brevard Road) 2 - 4 p.m. Tractor Supply (Monticello Road) For more information, contact Buncombe County Animal Services at 253-1195.
September 25 - Riverlink volunteer on-site training, installations at 124 Choctaw Street - This volunteer opportunity offers training as volunteers will learn about and help install easily accessible methods and materials to help rain soak into the soil and groundwater for the Linking Waters project - reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food. Learn data collection procedures for measuring impact on ground water and urban storm water systems. For more information about how you can get involved contact us at www.riverlink.org, or information@riverlink.org, 252-8474.
September 25 - Third Annual Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community AppleFest - Apples. They’re not just for pies anymore! In addition to applesauce and butter, there is caramel apple bars, apple buttermilk bread, apple kugel, apple-cabbage ravioli with thyme, apple mulligatawny and so much more. To find fall apples for these creations, visitors and the community are invited to the Third Annual Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community AppleFest on September 25, from 1-5 at on Rt. 74-A in Gerton/Bat Cave, NC. It is free and family-friendly event. For more information and directions to AppleFest visit www.HickoryNutForest.com or www.LaughingWatersNC.com or call John Myers at (828) 712-4926.
September 25 - WCU Football vs Chattanooga - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
September 26 thru September 28 - Music on the Rock - The Great White Way: 50 Years of Broadway’s Best - Take a musical journey through some of the most amazing songs ever written for the Broadway stage. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 26 - World Rivers Day - World Rivers Day is based on the incredible success of BC Rivers Day in British Columbia, Canada which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Visit their Web site at: www.worldriversday.bcit.ca to find out more about their World Rivers Day, and please come to RiverLink's celebration. We envision a party of some kind, including a champagne toast by the French Broad. Details will follow in subsequent newsletters and on our Web site.
September 27 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
September 28 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
September 28 - Regional Author Talk - Michael Cogdill - Michael Cogdill, broadcast journalist and author of the newly-released novel “She-Rain.” Cogdill, a 1984 graduate of UNC Asheville in Mass Communication, has won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for television storytelling and 25 Southeast Region Emmy Awards.
September 29 - Class about fruits and vegetables - Gretchen Schott-Cummins from the Hendersonville Co-op will lead a class all about fruits and vegetables at 10:30 a.m. Price is included in $5 admission/free for members. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 29 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
September 30 - Black & White Gala - The 6th Annual YWCA Black & White Gala will be held on Thursday, September 30th. It's a dance PARTY for everyBODY. Due to the success of previous events, we are moving to a bigger location this year - the Crowne Plaza Expo Center. Join us for fabulous food, an exciting silent auction, and high energy music from Westsound. Website: www.ywcaofasheville.org Phone 828-254-7206
September 30 - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge stand-up comedy open mic. - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge, a night of open-mic stand-up comedy featuring regional talent, is kicking off in a new venue mere weeks after being kicked out of its old venue. 828.216.2331
October 1 thru January 10 - Blue Man Group Exhibit - Blue Man Group - Making Waves, the national touring exhibit supported by Harman/ Becker Automotive Systems and created by the Boston Children’s Museum and Blue Man Group and powered by JBL®, will open at The Health Adventure on October 1. The 1,500 square foot exhibit— designed to bring together science and art—will take the whole family through a multi-sensory exploration of sound that provides an opportunity to play together while discovering the fun of music. (828) 254-6373, thehealthadventure.org
October 1 - Center City Art Walk - Galleries stay open Friday evenings four times a year to showcase new shows and artists. Walk to 30 galleries downtown. Free.
October 1 - Mystery in the Mountains: Murder in the Wind - The intrigue was supposed to be on the screen, but this premiere is more than these Hollywood stars bargained for! Please join us for this entertaining mystery theatre event to benefit the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. There will be fantastic prizes for best-dressed male and female as well as a special drawing for those making a donation/pledge to United Way that night. Hope to see you there! http://unitedwaymystery2010.eventbrite.com/
October 2 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 2 - BLUE RIDGE PRIDE - Free event to support the WNC Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgendered, Queer and allied community. Mainstage entertainment, kid's area, education, and vendors. www.blueridgepride.com
October 2 - Brian Posehn - Comedian/actor/writer Brian Posehn has most recently been seen on Comedy Central's popular show, "The Sarah Silverman Program" and on tour as one of the original members of the "Comedians of Comedy". Besides writing and performing on HBO's acclaimed "Mr. Show", he has appeared in sitcoms such as "Just Shoot Me", "Seinfeld", "NewsRadio", "Everybody Loves Raymond", and "Friends". Brian has also appeared in several movies, including Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects" and "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer", "Sex Drive" and "Surfs Up". In 2006 he released his first graphic novel, "The Last Christmas", and a comedy album: "Live in Nerd Rage". His music video for "Metal By Numbers" has been viewed over two million times on You Tube and My Space.
October 2 - Suburban 4.0 Assault Series - 5K Race and Mountain Bike Race are $5 each for GOTR participants and coaches; Both events $8; Fun Run is $3; Fun Ride is $3. On-site registration only Registration begins at 9 a.m. and closes 1/2 hour before race time. Directions: HWY 191 S., Right on Pole Creaseman Rd., L on Idlewood Dr., L into the Park! All proceeds benefit the Bent Creek Park!
October 2 - The Lady of Bullyburg - Bright Star Touring Theatre, a professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, and Asheville Community Theatre (ACT), the oldest community theatre in Western North Carolina, are proud to announce “Saturdays at ACT,” a new family theatre series premiering in October 2010. Eight of Bright Star Touring Theatre’s shows will be performed on Saturdays throughout ACT’s 2010-11 season at family friendly prices. Information about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com.
October 3 thru October 5 - Music on the Rock - A Flat Rock State of Mind: The Music of Billy Joel - Dustin Brayley, from the cast of For The Glory, returns for a celebration of one of music’s greatest songwriters. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
October 3 - SunTrust Sunday “Family Art pARTy: The Art + Math of Music” - October 3 Sunday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. SunTrust Sunday “Family Art pARTy: The Art + Math of Music” For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 4 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 5 thru October 6 - Auditions for A Christmas Story - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
October 5 thru October 9 - 98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair - For nearly 100 years, residents of and visitors to Western North Carolina know there's only one place to be in the first full week of October. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians host the 98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee, N.C. Oct. 5-9, 2010. The fair offers topnotch nightly musical entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors including some featuring traditional Cherokee food, and an exhibit hall displaying the Eastern Band enrolled members traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Visitors will also have a chance to see a comedy show, gospel music, and a host of family-friendly competitions such as blowgun, longbow and compound bow archery contests and wood chopping. Daily general admission is $10 and includes nightly concerts; children 6 and under are admitted free. Opens 10 a.m. daily with nightly shows. The Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds are on Hwy. 441 in Cherokee, N.C. Check back for the 2010 Schedule. 800-438-1601
October 5 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 5 - Play Reading for Pleasure - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
October 5 - Regional Author Talk - Nan Chase - journalist, author and gardener. Chase is author of “Asheville: A History,” and “Eat Your Yard!” and is president of the new Asheville E-Z Gardeners club. She has won a N.C. Press Association award for investigative journalism and has written for publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, Southern Living, WNC magazine, and Air & Space magazine. For more information on the Regional Author Talks, call 828/251-6111 or go to http://toto.lib.unca.edu/programs/brownbag.html.
October 6 thru October 27 - Home Repair Course - This is a 4-week class for homeowners who want to learn to do their own home repairs. Each class consists of handouts, as well as hands-on demonstrations of sheetrock repair. Attendees will learn emergency response, electricity and plumbing basics, fixing window doors and gutters, painting tips and more. The class will held every Wednesday, Oct. 6-27 at 7:00pm at Carver Community Center. The series is $45, and pre-registration is recommended.
October 6 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 8 thru October 9 - ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL - Environmental films have become powerful ways of bringing environmental issues closer to home, touching on issues in a way that helps stimulate action. Last year's festival was a real winner. Come join us this year to get connected with all of the excitement. The festival will include film, panel discussions and thought provoking speakers.
October 8 - Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum - [art break] October 8 Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum Curatorial-Led Tour For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 9 thru October 10 - East of Asheville Studio Tour - Self-guided tour of artist studios in the Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview and East Asheville area. Many will have demos and art raffles!
October 9 thru October 10 - L’Heure d’Été - [film] October 9 + 10 Saturday + Sunday, 2:00 p.m. L’Heure d’Été (Summer Hours) For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 9 thru November 6 - The Fall Celebration of Arts exhibit - The Fall Celebration of Arts exhibit opens on October 9 and continues through November 6. The Artists Reception and Award Announcements take place on Saturday, October 9 from 5- 8 pm, with awards announced at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend all events. The Toe River Arts Council Gallery is located at 269 Oak Avenue in Spruce Pine, NC and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm. The Fall Celebration of Arts is sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council, with support from the Grassroots Arts Program through the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. For more application and complete guidelines visit the website at www.toeriverarts.org or contact the Toe River Arts Council at 828-765-0520 or 682-7215 (email trac@toeriverarts.org). Drop off entries to either TRAC Galleries (269 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine or 102 West Main, Burnsville) or mail to: TRAC, PO Box 882, Burnsville, NC 28714.
October 9 - 34th annual Hey Day - Games, crafts, music, animals and much, much more . . . You won't want to miss out on this family fun-filled day! 828-423-7212
October 9 - ASU Football vs ELON - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
October 9 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 9 - WCU Football vs Samford - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
October 10 thru October 12 - Music on the Rock - Don’t Rain on My Parade: The Best of Barbra Streisand - Experience the music of one of music’s brightest stars, performed by Erin Mosher, the star of this year’s Andrew Lloyd Webber Show. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
October 10 - Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim - [last day] October 10 Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell Last Day to View Exhibition For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 11 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 12 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 13 thru November 7 - Angels in America - Our 9th season is more ambitious than ever, and features several plays we’ve wanted to produce for a long time. Plus, to keep pace with demand, we’re adding performances and beginning a Theatre Renovation Campaign to upgrade and expand our seating. For tickets of more info, please call 828.239.0263, or visit www.ncstage.org
October 13 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 14 - Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim - [event] October 14 Thursday, 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. Urban Loft + Art Tour Downtown Asheville For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 15 thru October 16 - Big Rigs Antique Truck Show - Big rigs and antique trucks rumble into Cherokee October 15-16 for the 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show, where truck enthusiasts of all types gather to show off their custom and original truck resotrations, trade stories and ideas, compete for prizes and raise money for The Hope Chest for Women, which provides educational resources and limited financial assistance to women in Western North Carolina with breast and gynecologic cancer. The event is sponsored by the Western NC Truck Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. Incorporated in 1971, the American Truck Historical Society is a nonprofit organization formed to preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. The ATHS is an international organization with more than 23,000 members in the United States, Canada, Australia, and 20 other countries worldwide. For more information about ATHS, go to www.aths.org.
October 15 thru October 17 - Mountain Living Log & Timber Frame Home Show - This show offers special appeal to consumers interested in building, remodeling or decorating a log or timber frame home. Featuring seminars and demonstrations, manufacturers, builders and distributors from around the US, construction materials and services, developers, rustic interior and exterior furnishings. For more info visit www.wcpshows.com or call 828-628-9626
October 15 - The Director’s Cut: 1995 – 2010 - [opening] October 15 Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Director’s Cut: 1995 – 2010 Opening Reception For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 16 - A Prairie Home Companion - Asheville Community Theater. If you enjoy NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" you will appreciate our spin on it--barbershop-style. Song O' Sky Chorus sings old and new favorites in 4 part a capella harmony with the help of our "house band," special guests, Clearwater Connection. For more information: www.songosky.org or 1-866-824-9547
October 16 - ASU Football vs THE CITADEL - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
October 16 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 17 thru October 19 - Music on the Rock - Don’t Rain on My Parade: The Best of Barbra Streisand - Experience the music of one of music’s brightest stars, performed by Erin Mosher, the star of this year’s Andrew Lloyd Webber Show. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
October 18 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 19 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 20 thru October 26 - Music on the Rock - With a Song in My Heart: The Music of Richard Rogers - Join Linda Edwards in a heartfelt tribute to the composer of Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, Carousel and many more. ($19) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
October 20 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 21 thru October 24 - Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands - The Craft Fair, held in the Civic Center in downtown Asheville, has been an eagerly anticipated event in the mountains since 1948. The fair showcases work by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, with over 900 members throughout the mountain regions of nine states. Members' work must be juried and accepted by a committee of peers, based on quality, design and craftsmanship. Admission.
October 22 - The Brides Ball - The Brides Ball is not just for brides. Brides have the opportunity to wear their gown again and brides to be get to have the experience before their big day. All to raise awareness and funds for cervical cancer. For more information visit our blog and facebook pages http://thebridesball.blogspot.com/ ttp://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Bern-NC/Brides-Ball/254790509599?ref=mf Register here http://bridesball.eventbrite.com 65.00 each, after 9/1/2010, 75.00 each
October 22 - The Director’s Cut: 1995 – 2010 - [art break] October 22 Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. The Director’s Cut: 1995 – 2010 Pam Myers, Executive Director For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 23 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 23 - Masquerade in the Meadow - Come support women's civic leadership and voluntarism in Western North Carolina. Cocktail attire with masquerade flair. Purchase your tickets to the Junior League of Asheville's Inaugural Fall Gala at www.ashevillefallgala.com.
October 23 - WCU Football vs Appalachian State - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
October 24 - Used Art Books Sale - [book sale] October 24 Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Used Art Books Sale For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 25 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 26 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 26 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 26 - Regional Author Talk - Terrell Garren - Terrell Garren, historian and author. An expert on Civil War events in Western North Carolina, Garren writes both historical fiction and non-fiction. His most recent book is “The Fifth Skull: A Historical Novel of the Civil War and the American West.” A Western North Carolina native who lives in Haywood County, Garren is Vietnam veteran, former Congressional aide and former middle school principal. For more information on the Regional Author Talks, call 828/251-6111 or go to http://toto.lib.unca.edu/programs/brownbag.html.
October 27 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
October 28 - Sewell Sillman: A Continuous Broken Line with Curator Amanda Burdan - [discussion] October 28 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Sewell Sillman: A Continuous Broken Line with Curator Amanda Burdan For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
October 29 thru October 31 - MoogFest 2010 - A new festival honoring the late electronic music inventor Bob Moog could bring huge crowds for three nights of big-name shows Oct. 29-31 at the Civic Center arena, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and The Orange Peel club. http://www.moogfest.net/
October 30 - ASU Football vs FURMAN - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
October 30 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
October 30 - Cheap Rabies Shots - The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Division will be offering low cost vaccination clinics to allow you to keep your pet's vaccinations current. No appointment is needed. Rabies shots $10 per pet Combination shot $15 per pet (dogs) Combination shot $20 per pet (cats) Microchip $10 To receive a three-year rabies vaccine, you MUST bring the one-year certificate with you. Keep in mind that the rabies tag your pet wears around its neck does not include a date and cannot be used to verify prior vaccination. Please make sure to bring restraints for all your pets. 9 - 12 p.m. Superpetz (Brevard Road) 2 - 4 p.m. Tractor Supply (Monticello Road) For more information, contact Buncombe County Animal Services at 253-1195.
November 1 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 2 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
November 3 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
November 5 thru November 7 - Cruise the Smokies Cherokee Fall Rod Run - What do you get when you combine the most scenic drive in North Carolina and more than 800 of the nation's hottest looking classic cars? The highly anticipated, "Cruise the Smokies" Fall Cherokee Rod Run. More than 3,000 car enthusiasts will turn out for the Southeast's premiere Rod Run at the Cherokee Events Center. Gates will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. until noon on Sunday. The Fall Cherokee Rod Run features a busy vendor area, swap meet, and daily entertainment. Cherokee's many cultural attractions and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway make the Rod Run an event the entire family can enjoy. Event sponsored by Andy Shaw Ford, which will be on-hand to answer your automotive questions, provide "how to" demonstrations, give away free items, and more! For more information, call (828) 497-8122.
November 6 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 6 - Donnie Darko: Director’s Cut - [film] November 6 Saturday, 2:00 p.m. Donnie Darko: Director’s Cut For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 6 - Shut In & Turkey Trot 5k 2010 - For registration and more information, please visit http://www.jusrunning.com/.
November 6 - The 2010 James Island Connector Run - The 2010 James Island Connector Run is scheduled for Saturday, November 6 at 8:00 a.m. This year’s race is new and improved with an updated route and a more festive post-race party. Plan on joining us for the 10K run or 5K walk. For more information or to register, go to www.jicrun.com. Proceeds from the James Island Connector Run go to the Gavalas-Kolanko Foundation, an organization that awards college scholarships to students with special needs.
November 6 - Western North Carolina Pottery Festival - A juried event in Dillsboro with approximately 35 potters from across the Southeast, including members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. Includes demostrations and Raku firings, as well as featured national potter John Fulwood of New Jersey. Annual highlight is the midday opening of the coffin wood kiln at Tree House Pottery.
November 7 - Pianoforte Series: Teresa Sumpter - [concert] November 7 Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Pianoforte Series: Teresa Sumpter Gallery 6 For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 8 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 9 - Keowee Chamber Presents Elegy - [concert] November 9 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Keowee Chamber Presents Elegy For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 9 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
November 10 - PLAY & LEARN - Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5 in Buncombe County who are not in regulated child care are invited to attend a series of eight free Play & Learn group sessions at Asheville City Schools Preschool on Haywood Road in West Asheville. Sessions last 45 minutes and include pre-literacy based songs, puppets, games, hands-on activities and crafts. Children who are new to the program receive a book each week. Registration is required. Children must be at least three years old by September 22 to participate. Younger siblings may attend with their families but materials are not provided for them. New participants may register by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (828.350.2904) beginning September 2. If slots are available, returning participants may register on September 9 by email or phone. For information, call Dr. Marna Holland at 350-2904. Play & Learn is sponsored by Smart Start of Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools Preschool.
November 12 - Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest - [art break] November 12 Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest Frank Thomson, Curator with Special Guests Sallie Middleton, Jr. + Mikell Howington For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 13 thru November 14 - River District Artists Studio Stroll - The Studio Stroll is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks are dozens of eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge. Near downtown Asheville. Free.
November 13 - ASU Football vs Wofford - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
November 13 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 13 - WCU Football vs Georgia Southern - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
November 15 thru November 21 - Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - [event] November 15 – 21 Tuesday – Sunday, Museum Hours Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Pack Place Community Gallery For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 15 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 16 - Regional Author Talk - Terrell Garren - Paul Howey, editor and author. Howey began his career as a crime reporter and photographer, and is now the editor of The Laurel of Asheville magazine. In between, he worked in the oil and gas industry, advertising and politics. Howey’s most recent book, “Freckles: The Mystery of the Little White Dog in the Desert,” was a winner of the ASPCA Henry Bergh Children’s Book Award. For more information on the Regional Author Talks, call 828/251-6111 or go to http://toto.lib.unca.edu/programs/brownbag.html.
November 20 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 21 - SunTrust Sunday “Meet the Artists” - [event] November 21 Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. SunTrust Sunday “Meet the Artists” For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
November 22 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 26 thru November 27 - Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - Held at the Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in Cullowhee. A perennial favorite for unique regional arts and crafts at great prices. 100+ potters, glass artists, wood craft, folk dolls, and hard to find Old World Santa’s and ornaments.
November 26 thru December 4 - It's A Wonderfull Life - Our 9th season is more ambitious than ever, and features several plays we’ve wanted to produce for a long time. Plus, to keep pace with demand, we’re adding performances and beginning a Theatre Renovation Campaign to upgrade and expand our seating. For tickets of more info, please call 828.239.0263, or visit www.ncstage.org
November 27 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
November 27 - Cheap Rabies Shots - The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Division will be offering low cost vaccination clinics to allow you to keep your pet's vaccinations current. No appointment is needed. Rabies shots $10 per pet Combination shot $15 per pet (dogs) Combination shot $20 per pet (cats) Microchip $10 To receive a three-year rabies vaccine, you MUST bring the one-year certificate with you. Keep in mind that the rabies tag your pet wears around its neck does not include a date and cannot be used to verify prior vaccination. Please make sure to bring restraints for all your pets. 9 - 12 p.m. Superpetz (Brevard Road) 2 - 4 p.m. Tractor Supply (Monticello Road) For more information, contact Buncombe County Animal Services at 253-1195.
November 29 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
December 3 thru December 5 - Toe River Studio Tour - About an hour north of Asheville, tucked in the lush green mountains is one of the finest collections of artists and craftsmen in the world and the acclaimed Penland School of Crafts. A unique blend of contemporary and traditional cultures. More than 100 fine artists and crafts people in every medium open their studios for a free, self-guided cultural adventure. Free.
December 4 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
December 5 - Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest - [last day] December 5 Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest Last Day to View Exhibition For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
December 5 - The Big Crafty Holiday - [event] December 5 Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. The Big Crafty Holiday Pack Place For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
December 6 - Creating a Character - In this class actors will focus on a two-person scene with a partner. In a thorough and specific investigation of characters in a contemporary play, actors will explore beats, actions, objectives, and the nuances of listening specifically and reacting. Moment to moment acting and character development will be the primary focus of this 12-week intensive. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
December 7 thru December 9 - outheast Construction & Demolition Recycling Conference - The Carolina Recycling Assocaition is proud to produce the first Southeast Construction & Demolition Recycling Conference. We are still in the planning stages, but mark your calendar for December 7-9 in Charlotte. More information can be found on http://cdrecyclingconference.com The program is currently under design. If you have an idea to share, you can find the call for papers at http://www.cdrecyclingconference.com/Call_for_Speakers.pdf Please join me as we address a new horizon in waste reduction.
December 10 - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits - [art break] December 10 Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits Cole Hendrix, Assistant Curator For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
December 10 - The Olmsted Project: Photographs by Lee Friedlander - [opening] December 10 Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Olmsted Project: Photographs by Lee Friedlander Opening Reception For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
December 11 thru December 12 - Contemporary Stories from America’s National Parks - [film] December 11 + 12 Saturday + Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Contemporary Stories from America’s National Parks For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
December 11 - Acting I - This class will focus on the basics of acting: personal investment, listening, telling the story, investigation of physical and emotional life, actions and objectives. Exercises will include breathing, relaxation, grounding, physical stretching, and voice work, along with acting exercises that explore emotional availability and connection to the text. The goal is to make the actor keenly aware of their physical instrument, and emotionally available to explore the nuances of character development in any given role. In this class, students will study various methods and techniques of voice, movement, and acting. This class will act as a bridge to advanced actor training on the college and graduate school levels. Students will expand their horizons, through intensive, individual actor training, giving them a greater advantage as artists in the world of professional theatre. http://www.ncstage.org/ 828.239.0263
December 18 - Once Upon a Time - Bright Star Touring Theatre, a professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, and Asheville Community Theatre (ACT), the oldest community theatre in Western North Carolina, are proud to announce “Saturdays at ACT,” a new family theatre series premiering in October 2010. Eight of Bright Star Touring Theatre’s shows will be performed on Saturdays throughout ACT’s 2010-11 season at family friendly prices. Information about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com.
December 27 thru December 30 - Holiday Arts Extravaganza - [camp] December 27 – 30 Holiday Arts Extravaganza For Students in Grades 1 – 4 For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
February 16 thru March 13 - Boeing - Boeing - Our 9th season is more ambitious than ever, and features several plays we’ve wanted to produce for a long time. Plus, to keep pace with demand, we’re adding performances and beginning a Theatre Renovation Campaign to upgrade and expand our seating. For tickets of more info, please call 828.239.0263, or visit www.ncstage.org
March 5 - Sadie’s Spectacular Saturday - Bright Star Touring Theatre, a professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, and Asheville Community Theatre (ACT), the oldest community theatre in Western North Carolina, are proud to announce “Saturdays at ACT,” a new family theatre series premiering in October 2010. Eight of Bright Star Touring Theatre’s shows will be performed on Saturdays throughout ACT’s 2010-11 season at family friendly prices. Information about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com.
April 13 thru May 1 - One Flea Spare - Our 9th season is more ambitious than ever, and features several plays we’ve wanted to produce for a long time. Plus, to keep pace with demand, we’re adding performances and beginning a Theatre Renovation Campaign to upgrade and expand our seating. For tickets of more info, please call 828.239.0263, or visit www.ncstage.org
May 7 - Jack’s Adventure in North Carolina History - Bright Star Touring Theatre, a professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, and Asheville Community Theatre (ACT), the oldest community theatre in Western North Carolina, are proud to announce “Saturdays at ACT,” a new family theatre series premiering in October 2010. Eight of Bright Star Touring Theatre’s shows will be performed on Saturdays throughout ACT’s 2010-11 season at family friendly prices. Information about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com.
June 1 thru June 19 - The Glass Menagerie - Our 9th season is more ambitious than ever, and features several plays we’ve wanted to produce for a long time. Plus, to keep pace with demand, we’re adding performances and beginning a Theatre Renovation Campaign to upgrade and expand our seating. For tickets of more info, please call 828.239.0263, or visit www.ncstage.org
June 18 - African Folktales - Bright Star Touring Theatre, a professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, and Asheville Community Theatre (ACT), the oldest community theatre in Western North Carolina, are proud to announce “Saturdays at ACT,” a new family theatre series premiering in October 2010. Eight of Bright Star Touring Theatre’s shows will be performed on Saturdays throughout ACT’s 2010-11 season at family friendly prices. Information about all the shows touring this season, including production videos, photos, study guides and more is available online at www.brightstartheatre.com.
