The concert features hopeful and visionary selections with John Barry’s award winning “Dances with Wolves Suite.” John Williams, a master of film music with a familiar and captivating sound is featured with “The People’s House” from Lincoln, “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Jurassic Park.” Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja,” which means unity, provides clashes of musical dissonance then cohesion as a unified anthem. The program concludes with Joe Hisaishi’s exhilarating “World of Dreams.”

Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney.

BYOB • BYOC (chair) • $25 • KIDS ARE FREE!

Massachusetts-based artist Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni, Rilke, Ken Burns, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables.

With over 1,000 shows in the US & Canada, and 8 studio albums under her belt, she released her first live album, “No Shortcuts: Live at the Academy” in 2022.
Heather’s songs have played on NPR stations across the country and her live appearances have aired on syndicated programming like eTown and AudioTree. Her song “Nightstand Drawer” was used in the season finale of the CBS TV series “Elementary”, and her songs have also been featured on a number of editorial Spotify playlists & Starbucks’ in-store nationwide playlists.

Heather has toured throughout the US & Canada as a headliner and also in support of acts including Lake Street Dive, Shakey Graves, Gary Clark Jr., Rodrigo y Gabriela, Colin Hay (Men at Work), Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and many more.

Josh Gates LIVE! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries & Tales of Adventure at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.

School’s In for Somm-er: WSET Classes Start in June + Exclusive Discount for AVLToday readers!

Summer school just got a whole lot tastier. Whether you’re running a top-tier restaurant, managing a hospitality team, curating the perfect wine bar experience, or just interested in all things wine — knowledge matters.

MWWine School is excited to offer you the opportunity to achieve globally-recognized wine certifications in Asheville this summer. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, curious beginner, just looking for a fun way to level up your wine knowledge with friends, or interested in taking your seasoned staff to the next level these classes are for you! Sip, learn, and enjoy — and save up to 10% when you register today. Courses are hosted at Quench! Wine Bistro in Reynolds Village, in partnership with Metro Wines.

You will learn the principles of wine tasting, as well as food and wine pairing and service protocols, the key grape varieties and wine regions of the world, and more. Each class includes a diverse selection of wines of the world (12 wines for Level 1 and 40 wines for Level 2). Successful candidates receive the WSET credential, including a certificate and pin.

MWWS Asheville Course Schedule and Details:

[REGISTER BY MAY 19th FOR LEVEL 2 and MAY 23rd FOR LEVEL 1]

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – Monday, June 9

One day class with exam

A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings, as well as wine service and etiquette.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a suggested prerequisite for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course. The WSET L1 Award is a 6-hour, one day course and includes an exam with 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes, printed study guide, tasting of over 10 wines, food pairing exercises, and exam fee. Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin for the internationally-recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

Registration closes May 23rd. Register here: https://www.melaniewebberwine.com/product-page/wset-level-1-award-in-wines-in-asheville-june-9

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – Sun/Mon/Sun, June 1, 2, & 8

Three day class with exam

For individuals seeking a core understanding of a wide range of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties of the world and the regions in which they are grown. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. The course includes tastings of over 30 wines.

It is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who want a serious education in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin for the internationally-recognized WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. L2 is a pre-requisite for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. Registration closes May 19th.

Celebrate the Full Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The full moon offers a boost in healing to our energy field.

Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 6:15 PM, doors close promptly at 6:30 PM.

This session is being offered on a Sliding Scale of $10-$20.

Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

The North Carolina Writers Network West and The Brandy Bar + Cocktails present TOM HOOKER as next in their series “In the Company of Writers.”

This program offers a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets followed by an open mic forum. These inspirational gatherings will elucidate and entertain those attending. The guest author speaks from 7-8 PM with an open mic from 8 -9 PM. The Chicago blues music of “Hollywood Johnny Cosgrove” (accompanied by Charlie Wilkinson) welcomes you, continues during intermission, and closes the evening. Sign-ups for the open mic are available at the entrance to the reading room.

Born and raised in North Mississippi, Tom Hooker graduated from the University of Mississippi. He and his family moved to western North Carolina in 1988. Out of the Frying Pan is Tom’s most recent novel. He’s also authored the novels Year of the White Dog and Twenty-Five Angels and co-authored with Gary Ader The War Never Ends. Two non-fiction books—Calvary’s Child: The Life of Amanda Carol Hooker and Season of Shadows—add to his publishing credits. His short stories and poems have appeared in various literary journals, and his poem “The Senses of You” won the 2024 Mensa International Poetry Competition. Books will be available for purchase.

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

Included with admission

Relax and unwind to the rhythm and charm of Antler Hill Village as accomplished jazz, blues, rock, pop, swing, bluegrass, and rock duos, trios, and bands deliver fantastic 45-minute sets! Grab a sandwich, a cool drink, or an ice cream cone to enjoy against a backdrop of excellent musicianship, dynamic vocals, and the beauty of Biltmore Estate.

Sets begin on the half hour at 4:30 until 8:15 p.m. (last set starts at 7:30).

June Schedule:

Fri. 6/6 – FREEPORT JAZZ, Jazz

Sat. 6/7 – BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE, Bluegrass

Fri. 6/13 – PATRICK LOPEZ EXPERIENCE, Pop, Latin, Jazz

Sat. 6/14 – KELLEY AND THE COWBOYS, Western Swing

Fri. 6/20 – TUXEDO JUNCTION, Pop 1940s-90s

Sat. 6/21 – 3 GUYS AND MY DAD, Jazz, Pop, Rock

Fri. 6/27 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

Sat. 6/28 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Space is limited; seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Dates and live performance schedule subject to change. Outside food and beverage not permitted on Village Green. Outside alcohol not permitted on Biltmore property.

End your week on a high not and join us every second Friday this summer for free live music in Biltmore Park Town Square! Bring your friends and family to dance, play games, and enjoy eats and treats from Biltmore Park restaurants.

Returning to Concerts in the Park is “Mission Accomplished,” an Asheville, NC based classic rock cover band made up entirely of Mission Health colleagues. Who knew that three surgeons, a nurse, a pharmacist and a data scientist could have so much fun rocking out together? Playing classic rock and blues tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, Mission Accomplished delivers on the expectation that the audience “may not know what they like – but they like what they know!”

One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit. Gill achieved his big breakthrough in 1990 with “When I Call Your Name,” which won both the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Single and Song of the Year awards as well as a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance, Male. In total, Gill has won 18 CMA Awards, 22 Grammy Awards, and 8 Academy of Country Music Awards. In 1991, Gill was invited to become a member of The Grand Ole Opry, and in 2007 was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

Included with admission

Relax and unwind to the rhythm and charm of Antler Hill Village as accomplished jazz, blues, rock, pop, swing, bluegrass, and rock duos, trios, and bands deliver fantastic 45-minute sets! Grab a sandwich, a cool drink, or an ice cream cone to enjoy against a backdrop of excellent musicianship, dynamic vocals, and the beauty of Biltmore Estate.

Sets begin on the half hour at 4:30 until 8:15 p.m. (last set starts at 7:30).

June Schedule:

Fri. 6/6 – FREEPORT JAZZ, Jazz

Sat. 6/7 – BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE, Bluegrass

Fri. 6/13 – PATRICK LOPEZ EXPERIENCE, Pop, Latin, Jazz

Sat. 6/14 – KELLEY AND THE COWBOYS, Western Swing

Fri. 6/20 – TUXEDO JUNCTION, Pop 1940s-90s

Sat. 6/21 – 3 GUYS AND MY DAD, Jazz, Pop, Rock

Fri. 6/27 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

Sat. 6/28 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Space is limited; seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Dates and live performance schedule subject to change. Outside food and beverage not permitted on Village Green. Outside alcohol not permitted on Biltmore property.

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton in concert at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Doors open at 7pm.

TWO SHOWS!

Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 3 pm
Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Get ready for a spectacular tribute show that brings the timeless music of ABBA and the Bee Gees to life! As the lights dim and anticipation fills the air, the stage erupts with electrifying performances of legendary hits like Dancing Queen and Stayin’ Alive. With dazzling costumes straight from the ‘70s and spot-on harmonies, this high-energy show captures the magic of two of the greatest bands in music history.

Feel the rhythm take over as you sing and sway along to beloved classics that have transcended generations. From ABBA’s infectious pop anthems to the Bee Gees’ soulful ballads, every song is a nostalgic journey through an era of disco and feel-good music. Heartfelt renditions of Mamma Mia and How Deep Is Your Love fill the venue, creating an atmosphere of pure celebration.

With dazzling lights, expertly choreographed dance numbers, and interactive moments that bring the audience into the fun, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Whether you’re reliving your favorite hits or discovering them for the first time, you’ll leave dancing, singing, and reminiscing about the golden days of pop music.

Get your tickets now and let the music take you back!

Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by *dream folk* trio South for Winter. BYOB • BYOC (chair) • KIDS ARE FREE!

With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The band is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone, Coloradan Dani Cichon, and Michigander Alex Stradal, and together the three multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as classically-trained cello, percussive guitar, mandolin, suitcase stomp, poetic lyricism, and haunting melodies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”.

TWO SHOWS!

Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 3 pm
Sunday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Get ready for a spectacular tribute show that brings the timeless music of ABBA and the Bee Gees to life! As the lights dim and anticipation fills the air, the stage erupts with electrifying performances of legendary hits like Dancing Queen and Stayin’ Alive. With dazzling costumes straight from the ‘70s and spot-on harmonies, this high-energy show captures the magic of two of the greatest bands in music history.

Feel the rhythm take over as you sing and sway along to beloved classics that have transcended generations. From ABBA’s infectious pop anthems to the Bee Gees’ soulful ballads, every song is a nostalgic journey through an era of disco and feel-good music. Heartfelt renditions of Mamma Mia and How Deep Is Your Love fill the venue, creating an atmosphere of pure celebration.

With dazzling lights, expertly choreographed dance numbers, and interactive moments that bring the audience into the fun, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. Whether you’re reliving your favorite hits or discovering them for the first time, you’ll leave dancing, singing, and reminiscing about the golden days of pop music.

Get your tickets now and let the music take you back!

Nourish your body, mind, and soul by experiencing a variety of offerings to bring balance and peace to your life during these times. Ample free time allows participants to nap, hike around the lake, journal, or explore Kanuga. Led by Chantal McKinney, a life-long seeker of the Divine. She is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, practitioner of community development, and former church planter who walks among the two worlds of faith and spirituality.

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., initiating the evening with an opening act at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headlining performance from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Lineup:

June 19: Big Daddy Love [[Appalachian Rock]] with Letters to Abigail [[Americana]]

July 17: Florencia & the Feeling [[Pop/Funk/Fusion]] with Lewendahl [[Blues/Rock/Motown]]

August 21: Maggie Baugh [[Country]] with Blake Ellege & Saddletramp [[Country/Southern Rock]]

September 18: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast [[Soul Rock]] with Hustle Souls [[Soul/Funk/Americana]]

October 16: BonaFide Soul [[Jazz/Funk/Soul] with Congdon Griffin Band [[Folk/Americana/Rock]]

The Beer & Wine Garden, a focal point for adults, features offerings from local establishments such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and Flat Rock Cider Company. Notably, all net proceeds from adult beverage sales contribute to the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Downtown Program.

For families, the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & the Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone provide a range of kid-friendly activities, including hula-hooping and interactive exhibits.

Attendees are encouraged to bring camp chairs and picnic blankets to create a relaxed atmosphere. However, coolers and pets are best left at home to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. Join us for a laid-back summer evening, filled with music, local brews, and community connections in the heart of Hendersonville.