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Jack of the Wood Brew Pub
Where the Smokey Mountains meet the British Isles. Handcrafted beers and wine & spirits. Located below the Laughing Seed Restaurant at 95 Patton Avenue. 828-252-5445

Frankie Bones Restuarant & Lounge
Frankie Bones Lounge is open from 11:30 am until, seven days a week. Our bartenders pour premium spirits, hand shaken martinis and signature cocktails. An extensive wine list featuring predominantly American and Italian bottles and glasses is a signature of the Frankie Bones commitment to quality and value. Full dining is available in the Lounge throughout the day and night. 828.274.7111

Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
The State Theatre of North Carolina, and one of the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the theater world. The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes a ten-show professional series; a summer and fall college apprentice and intern program; performances and cabaret series by the YouTheatre; year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 90,000 patrons annually and is a major contributor to the local economy and the Arts in North Carolina. Check the web site for schedule: www.flatrockplayhouse.org.

Westville Pub
West Asheville at 777 Haywood Road, smoke-free pub/restaurant, featuring microbrews, imports, and domestics on tap and bottled with a full bar. Serving appetizers, sandwiches, award winning wings, light to hearty meals, Music--Open Mic on Mondays , Open Blues Jam on Tuesdays, and featured bands on Thursdays and Saturdays.(see calendar on Web site for schedule) Hours 12 noon - 2 am daily. Kitchen open 12 noon - 11 pm daily, till 1am Friday and Saturday. 828-225-9782

Usual Suspects
North Asheville Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant. Independent and locally owned. Patio and large dining area. Relaxed atmosphere. Dynamic global menu and daily specials. Boutique wine list and temperature controlled cellar. Full liquor bar. Extensive bottled beer selection and 14 on tap. Emphasis on evolving food and beverage options.
791 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 828-350-8181

360 Party Bus
WNC's premier party bus service featuring sleek customized limobuses outfitted like rolling nightclubs! 27"TV/DVD, satellite radio, custom stereo, club lighting, 7' ceiling. Great pricing for any event from kids b-days, casino runs, bach/ette parties, bar crawls. 'Round the block, 'round the clock.828-236-2841/301-0245

Fountaine Vineyard
The perfect Wedding and Private Party site Located just west of Asheville, North Carolina, On top of one of Leicester's Mountains. Come and discover a broad variety of Grape Vines with a 360 degree View over the Valleys and Mountains of Western North Carolina. The pavilion is available for any type of Gathering. Accommodations for large parties in the grassy area. Reserve your date early for Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Corporate Parties and more. Make your Event very Romantic and Memorable at Fontaine Vineyards:
P.O. Box 873, Leicester, North Carolina 28748,
Phone - ( 828 ) 683-2316, Fax - ( 828 ) 683-4785,
E-Mail - fontainevineyard@yahoo.com

LYLAS
LYLAS, Asheville's first all-female sketch comedy troupe. Written, directed, and performed by women, but performed for all genders without any pesky political or social messages, LYLAS is just plain funny. lylashaha@gmail.com

Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Downtown. The brightest stars...the greatest music ! The Asheville Symphony presents the finest in classical, pops, choral and opera concerts from September through June. Visit our web site for complete listings and ticket information. 828-254-7046

Vincenzo's Ristorante & Bistro
Downstairs, The Bistro offers a wonderful line-up of live, talented musicians providing Jazz, Blues and Standards every night, seven days a week. Vincenzo's offers an award winning menu, the best Italian wine list in Asheville, beautifully crafted desserts and a great selection of fine coffees. Please call 828-254-4698 or visit www.vincenzos.com.

The Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
185 Clingman Ave., in the River District. Legendary music hall with groups playing every night. Call for schedule. Sassafras Cafe & Catering Co. serves dinner from 6pm until 10pm and snacks & sandwiches until close. Check calendar of events on Asheville.com 828-232-5800

Asheville.com's Calendar of Events
Events for this week, as well as future events around the Asheville/WNC area.

WNC Jazz Society
Performances on Sundays at Diana Wortham Theater present the best in straight-ahead, acoustic jazz at reasonable admission prices. Headliners have included Larry Coryell, Wycliffe Gordon, Freddie Cole, Bill Charlap, and Eric Alexander. Box Office: 828-257-4530. For additional info about the Society, call Bo: 828-687-0407.

Asheville Bravo ConcertsBrings world-renowned performing artists to western North Carolina.  Because the arts are integral to the well being of a community, we believe our community should have the opportunity to experience a variety of internationally acclaimed musical artists in live performance. 

North Carolina Arboretum
A 427-acre facility with a Visitor Education Center, state-of-the-art greenhouses, beautiful gardens, and walking trails. feature story
828-665-2492

Highland Repertory Theatre
Performance are at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Pack Place. 828-257-4530

Licklog Players
This group is an extremely broad-based group that covers a five county area in North Georgia and Western Carolina.
877-691-9906

The Old Farmers Ball
The Old Farmers Ball (OFB) is a large group of WNC (mostly Asheville) residents who, as a community, participate in, promote, and sponsor various community dance events each week.

Asheville Civic Center Asheville's primary exhibition center. Home to the Thomas Wolfe Theater and the Asheville Smoke Hockey Team.

Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
This is the home of the Western North Carolina State Fair. The facilities include the McGough Arena, J. Clayton Davis Arena, Outside Warmup Rings, Sales Arena, Stall Barns, and Youth Building.

Brevard Little Theatre performs at the Barn Theatre at Brevard College. 828-884-2587

Belfry Players Belfry Player's goal is to bring to its audiences a variety of top-notch performances of quality drama while providing an enjoyable and exciting experience for its participants. Membership is open to all lovers of theatre: novice, amateur and professional. The Players present three productions per season which may include drama, comedy and musicals, both modern and period. 828-698-8288

Montford Park Players The actors and technicians of the Montford Park Players are all volunteers. In any given year, about one hundred fifty people donate their time, talent, and expertise to our productions. What we all hold in common is a love of Shakespeare and a delight in presenting his plays to our friends and neighbors in Western North Carolina. 828-254-5146

Warren Wilson College Theatre Warren Wilson Theatre is the performance laboratory of the College's Theatre Department. Here students and members of the community can enjoy active involvement in a literary and performing art with roots in the past and innovative possibilities for the future. Students perform as actors, work backstage as technicians, and have opportunities as designers, directors, and playwrights 828-771-3040

Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center
Downtown across from Pack Square, Pack Place Education, Arts and Science Center houses Three Centuries of Pack Square, and is the home for the Asheville Art Museum, Diana Wortham Theater, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, the Health Adventure and the YMI Cultural Center. A must to see when visiting Asheville, NC. 828-253-3227

Diana Wortham Theatre
Pack Place, Downtown. The intimate 500-seat theater is host to more than 150 performances annually by professional touring artists and local arts organizations. Performances normally last around two hours. Call for performance schedule. 828-257-4530

The Artists Resource Center
A relaxed place for artists to gather, rehearse, relax, collaborate, exhibit, and perform. The Artist Resource Center is located on 45 Wall Street. 828-252-8806

Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
SART’s purpose has been to produce quality theatre by a professional non-profit company and to present plays concerning Appalachia that portray the rich culture and heritage of its people and to promote the development of original plays. 828-689-1384

YMI Cultural Center
The YMI Cultural Center is a community-based, non-profit organization which seeks to enhance the cultural and economic lives of residents of Western North Carolina, particularly minority and low-income people. The YMI Cultural Center focuses on three program areas: Cultural Arts, Economic Development, and Community Education. The YMI Cultural Center serves as an educational forum creating greater awareness of our cultural heritage and is a center of artistic expression vital to creating and sustaining a strong community. 39 South Market Street, Asheville NC, 28801 828-252-4614

Asheville Community Theatre
Every year since 1946 ACT has offered Western North Carolina superb productions of comedies, dramas, and musicals, and this year will be no exception. 828-254-1320

Flat Rock Playhouse
One of the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the theater world. Check their web site for schedule.

North Carolina Stage Company
Professional theatre in downtown Asheville. NC Stage is a local hit, having won the 2005 Mountain Xpress Best Local Theatre Company award as well as producing many stellar successful productions. All performances at NC Stage Company Theatre, located on Walnut Street. For more information of current prodcutions please visit www.ncstage.org or call the Box Office at 828.350.9090, 828-669-4367


Barley's Tap Room.
42 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown 828-255-0504

Bier Garden
46 Haywood Street, Downtown 828-285-0002

Broadway's
107 N. Lexington Avenue, Downtown 828-285-0400

Casey Jones
4 McLean Road, Brevard 828-884-3733

College Street Pub
4 College Street, Downtown 828-232-0809

Cypress Cellar
321-C N. Main Street, Hendervonsille 828-698-1005

Decades Bar & Grill
22 Woodfin Street, Downtown 828-253-1851

The Emerald Lounge
112 N. Lexington Avenue, Downtown 828-232-4372

ET's Bar & Grill
2634 Hendersonville Rd, Arden 828-687-7530

Fred's Speakeasy
122 College Street, Downtown 828-281-0920

The Hanger
Holiday Inn Airport, Fletcher 828-684-1213

Hannah Flanagan's Pub
27 Biltmore Ave., Downtown 828-252-1922
300 N. Main Street, Hendersonville 828-696-1665

Magnolia's Raw Bar & Grill
26 Walnut Street, Downtown 828-251-5211

Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
55 Haywood Street, Downtown 828-254-6734

Norton's Grill
1078 Tunnel Road., Asheville 828-296-0066

O'Henrys
237 Haywood Street, Downtown 828-254-1891

The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown 828-225-5851

Paddler's Pub
Hot Springs 828-622-0001

Reflections
170 Rosscraggon Road, South Asheville 828-687-1623

The Relaxed Reader
721 Haywood Road, Downtown 828-225-6677

Ruby's Tap House
8 Beverly Road 828-299-3511

Scandals Nightclub
11 Grove Street, Downtown 828-252-2838

Scully's
71 Walnut Street, Downtown 828-255-7550

Smokey Tavern
18 Broadway, Downtown 828-253-2155

Sports Zone
2310 Hendersonville Highway, Arden 828-684-2646

Stella Blue
31 Patton Avenue, Downtown 828-236-2424

Town Pump
135 Cherry Street, Black Mountain 828-669-4808

Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues
28 Broadway Avenue, Downtown 828-254-7072

Vincenzo's Bistro
10 Market, Downtown 828-254-4698

The Watershed
207 W. State Street, Black Mountian 828-669-0777

Zambra
85 Walnut Street, Downtown 828-232-1060

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.
675 Merrimon Avenue, North Asheville 828-254-1281



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