Many downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Follow along our Holiday Windows Walking Tour as you shop for the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support small businesses. Charmed Asheville is offering a special 10% discount to people who mention the Holiday Windows Walking Tour (some exclusions apply).

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases. All you need to do is fill out the brief form found here.

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses

Many downtown businesses have decorated their windows for the holiday season. Follow along our Holiday Windows Walking Tour as you shop for the perfect gift for everyone on your list and support small businesses. Charmed Asheville is offering a special 10% discount to people who mention the Holiday Windows Walking Tour (some exclusions apply).

Also, are you have a holiday sale, event or promotion? We’re happy to share through our social media, newsletters and press releases. All you need to do is fill out the brief form found here.

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses

see the beautiful holiday decorations and lights. Plus find lots of great gifts at the many local shops and businesses

Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by: Mark Jones

DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).

Bright Star Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by: Mark Jones

DIRECTOR SEEKS: A large cast ages 20s-60s. All races and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

-Please sign up for an audition time slot on this Audition Form. (Walk-ups are welcome but will be asked to fill out the audition form on-site and will need to wait until the next available time slot.)

AUDITION MATERIAL: Prepare 90 seconds of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please note that sheet music is required. Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes as you may be taught a short dance combination. You may be asked to read from the script (see website for sides).

Hours
Friday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

Hours
Friday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors.

Refining inspiration from a variety of underground and subcultural elements, *Assembly Required honors this turn of the century pop surrealistic art movement, as the melting pot of artistic expression.

2023 will be *Assembly Required’s 5th year running celebrating this avant-garde culture, at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District.

Saturday, February 4, 2023: 11a-5p

Sunday, February 5, 2023: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

Hours
Friday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

*Assembly Required is the premiere destination for independent designer, bootleg and art toy artists and collectors.

Refining inspiration from a variety of underground and subcultural elements, *Assembly Required honors this turn of the century pop surrealistic art movement, as the melting pot of artistic expression.

2023 will be *Assembly Required’s 5th year running celebrating this avant-garde culture, at The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District.

Saturday, February 4, 2023: 11a-5p

Sunday, February 5, 2023: 11a-4p

More information can be found at www.assembly-required.net

STARTING 1PM – 5PM FRIDAY 2/17 and 8AM – 4PM SATURDAY 2/18 Remember Seven-Star, once America’s largest green event producers and sponsors of Asheville Green Drinks? Now, after more than 20 years, things collected, saved and stored must go. Please share with friends. Looking forward to seeing you. Check out our electric bikes! – Many blessings Alan, Georgia, and Joseph MOVING SALE… STARTING 1PM – 5PM FRIDAY 2/17 and 8AM – 4PM SATURDAY 2/18 Bargains, Fantastic Finds and Free Stuff EVERYTHING MUST GO Make an Offer Pricing 202 South French Broad Ave. front and backyard 1930s – 1970s Hand tools and Electric tools 100+ year old 5 ft long saw blade 1930s Life size statue of St.Anthony de Padua from cast metal 1950s –  1980s Record albums (over 100) Art frames Art supplies Jeweler’s flex shaft and tumbler New in box SHC 4-gallon electric mini tank water heater Electric lawn mower New in box 3-light track light Amplifier Marshall model 5205 reverb 12 SHURE Unidyne B Microphone Pair of Swanson recording microphones Yamaha mixing console MG06 8-channel Tapco stereo mixer Professional light set for photography EZ Up Pop-up tents 10ft x 10ft Complete sets of curtains rods Ridged Professional 16-gal. Shop vac New in box 10” chain saw RYOBI New in box Miracle Pro Green Machine Juicer Retro stainless steel table fans New in box Arrow Professional electric staple gun Electric indoor compost machine 1950s-60s kitchen tools New in box reciprocating saw Crates filled with boxes of bolts, screws, nuts, washers, etc House Painting supplies and tools Stainless steel heavy duty 6ft x 48in bakers rack shelving units Stainless steel work tables on wheels Geodes, fossils, petrified wood Sewing machine Marble slabs Garden and landscaping tools 1950s Vintage Olympic typewriter Heavyweight 4ft, 6ft & 8ft folding table Heavy duty folding chairs New in box Solar panels and inverter Exterior doors with glass Vintage Chinese lacquered pedestal stand Collapsible dog crate Ice crampons Military style rucksacks Electrical extension cords Box filled with new electrical hardware Portable massage chair Dolphin 2 with carrying bag Schwin electric bike Digger Dirt Dawg scooter Liberty electric bike Charger electric bike Dragonfly kite with 10ft wingspan Rowena Precision valet steamer 1550w New in box Kobalt Quiet Tech air compressor 125 max PSI And yes, there is so much more…. It must all go, so come for the deal you can’t pass!

Asheville Upcycle Celebration – Name Your Price STARTING 1PM – 5PM FRIDAY 2/17 and 8AM – 4PM SATURDAY 2/18 Remember Seven-Star, once America’s largest green event producers and sponsors of Asheville Green Drinks? Now, after more than 20 years, things collected, saved and stored must go. Please share with friends. Looking forward to seeing you. Check out our electric bikes! – Many blessings Alan, Georgia, and Joseph MOVING SALE… STARTING 1PM – 5PM FRIDAY 2/17 and 8AM – 4PM SATURDAY 2/18 Bargains, Fantastic Finds and Free Stuff EVERYTHING MUST GO Make an Offer Pricing 202 South French Broad Ave. front and backyard 1930s – 1970s Hand tools and Electric tools 100+ year old 5 ft long saw blade 1930s Life size statue of St.Anthony de Padua from cast metal 1950s –  1980s Record albums (over 100) Art frames Art supplies Jeweler’s flex shaft and tumbler New in box SHC 4-gallon electric mini tank water heater Electric lawn mower New in box 3-light track light Amplifier Marshall model 5205 reverb 12 SHURE Unidyne B Microphone Pair of Swanson recording microphones Yamaha mixing console MG06 8-channel Tapco stereo mixer Professional light set for photography EZ Up Pop-up tents 10ft x 10ft Complete sets of curtains rods Ridged Professional 16-gal. Shop vac New in box 10” chain saw RYOBI New in box Miracle Pro Green Machine Juicer Retro stainless steel table fans New in box Arrow Professional electric staple gun Electric indoor compost machine 1950s-60s kitchen tools New in box reciprocating saw Crates filled with boxes of bolts, screws, nuts, washers, etc House Painting supplies and tools Stainless steel heavy duty 6ft x 48in bakers rack shelving units Stainless steel work tables on wheels Geodes, fossils, petrified wood Sewing machine Marble slabs Garden and landscaping tools 1950s Vintage Olympic typewriter Heavyweight 4ft, 6ft & 8ft folding table Heavy duty folding chairs New in box Solar panels and inverter Exterior doors with glass Vintage Chinese lacquered pedestal stand Collapsible dog crate Ice crampons Military style rucksacks Electrical extension cords Box filled with new electrical hardware Portable massage chair Dolphin 2 with carrying bag Schwin electric bike Digger Dirt Dawg scooter Liberty electric bike Charger electric bike Dragonfly kite with 10ft wingspan Rowena Precision valet steamer 1550w New in box Kobalt Quiet Tech air compressor 125 max PSI And yes, there is so much more…. It must all go, so come for the deal you can’t pass!

Join Atelier Maison & Co. and Show & Tell Pop Up Shop for the monthly Makers Market in the Asheville Design District this Saturday, February 18!
It’s part of the Presidents Day Sale at Atelier Maison & Co. which takes place Thursday-Sunday! All items at their Asheville and Cashiers locations are 20% off during this event.
The Makers Market is a monthly market of art & design, featuring vendors and artisans selling housewares, vintage clothing, original art, handmade crafts, fair trade imports, and more – happening on the third Saturday of each month at Atelier Maison & Co.
Shop from local artisans and check out Asheville arts and crafts. Each month, inside and outside the showroom of Atelier Maison & Co. you’ll find a wide variety of different artists and makers at these craft markets. We host vendors displaying everything from textiles to woodwork, fresh farmed flowers, or hand-blown glass.
From noon-5 on the third Saturday of the month, each market has dozens of vendors and hundreds of shoppers throughout the spacious grounds. The markets have a welcoming feel, often with a food truck, craft workshops, or complimentary beverages and treats for the whole family.
With roots in the Asheville Design District, Atelier Maison & Co. is the area’s home furnishings destination offering healthy, design-forward furniture, accessories, and their own exclusive line of green, envy-worthy pieces. They believe living green is not only better for the environment but essential in building a happier, healthier home.

READERS THEATRE SHOWCASE

Hay Fever

By Noel Coward; Directed by Marianne Lyon

AUDITION DATE: Tuesday, February 21, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm on the Mainstage

PRODUCTION DATES: March 17-19, 2023; All performances at 2:30 pm; Friday and Saturday performances at Asheville Community Theatre, Sunday performance at the Reuter Center on the campus of UNCA

REHEARSALS: Tuesdays & Thursdays February 28, March 2, 7, 9, 14, and 16, 2023; 10:30 am-2:30 pm

DIRECTOR SEEKS: Cast of 9: 4M, 5W

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

Friday, February 24th- 10:00 am-6:00pm Saturday, February 25th- 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, February 26th- 10:00 am-2:00pm

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

Friday, February 24th- 10:00 am-6:00pm Saturday, February 25th- 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, February 26th- 10:00 am-2:00pm

Organic Growers School is now accepting work trade applications for the 30th Annual Spring Conference & Market!

The OGS Spring Conference will be held at Mars Hill University from February 24-26, 2023.

In exchange for each shift worked you will be compensated for the same day of the Conference. For example; if you work trade on Saturday, you will have access to the Conference on Saturday and will be free to attend workshops throughout the day, as long as they don’t conflict with your shift hours.

Work traders can select two shifts if they would like to attend on Saturday and Sunday, or three shifts, if they would like to participate the whole weekend.

General work trade shifts do not require special skills or backgrounds. They do, however, require timeliness and a friendly demeanor. Classroom Assistants/Moderators require training and classroom experience.

You should expect to be working during some of the class time unless you are approved for a pre-or post-conference shift, or come as a paying participant.

Please review the website for shift descriptions and complete the Work Trade Application if you are interested.

Work Trade at Spring Conference – Organic Growers School

We appreciate your interest in work trading for the 30th Annual Spring Conference & Market. Work traders play a vital role in the success of this event!

Thanks for your support,

Work Trade Deposit:

All volunteers are required to submit a $40 deposit. Please complete one registration and submit only one deposit. You may include any additional interest shifts in the additional notes section of the work trade application. Deposits are refunded once you complete your work trade shift. Once your schedule and duties are confirmed, it is up to you to show up for your shifts on time and to complete your shift as asked. In the unfortunate event that you do not fulfill your shift, we will process your credit card for the deposit amount. If providing a deposit is not possible, please email [email protected] so we may consider other options.

Wee Trade is all about families helping families. 45,000 Sq Ft of quality consigned goods gathered under one roof for a 3-day weekend sale event at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC, just across from the Asheville Regional Airport.

From strollers and nursery furniture to clothing and toys, we’ve got everything you need for your infant, toddler or children & teens! It’s also a great way for grandparents, pre-schools, day cares, etc. to shop for their children’s needs.

Friday, February 24th- 10:00 am-6:00pm Saturday, February 25th- 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday, February 26th- 10:00 am-2:00pm

Join us at B&B Tobacconists in Asheville for our 2023 Pipe Trunk Show! Charlie Davis and Laudisi’s Joel Fruits will take us through a wide range of your favorite pipes and tobaccos from Peterson, Savinelli, Rossi, Cornell & Diehl, G.L. Pease, and more. It will be a rare opportunity for pipe lovers to gather, learn, and share.

It may be winter, but your inner gardener and landscaper is looking forward to spring. And what better way to make plans than getting ready for the Agriculture & Land Resources Bareroot Plant Sale? The popular sale usually sells out quickly, so make your plans to be there on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m.

Some of the plants, berries, and grasses for sale include:

• Redbud
• White Oak
• Pink Muhly
• Thornless Blackberry (Triple Crown)
• Yellow Rasberry (Fall Gold)
• See attached flyer for more
• Full catalog coming soon

Native plants support healthy habitats. All proceeds support environmental education.

The first show of our 2023 Season! The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare theatre is pleased to announce auditions for the first show of our 51st Season – “Wendy and Peter”, a Peter Pan story, written and directed by Skyler Goff. Audition Dates: YOUTH ONLY March 5th 3-6pm March 6th 5:30-8:30pm (If needed) March 7th 5:30-8:30pm (CALLBACKS) ADULTS ONLY March 8th 5:30-8:30pm March 9th 5:30-8:30pm(If needed) CALLBACKS (ADULTS and CAST YOUTH) March 10th  5:30-8:30pm ROLES FOR YOUTH (Ages 8-18) WENDY: Age: 11-18 (Role will require singing, dancing, jumping and combat. SWING NEEDED) PETER PAN: Age: 11-18(Role will require jumping dancing and combat.SWING NEEDED) JOHN: Age: 10-16 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat.Potential SWING NEEDED) MICHAEL: Age: 8-13(Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) TOOTLES: Age: 8-13 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) NIBS: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) SLIGHTLY: Age: 8-16(Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) TWIN 1: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) TWIN 2: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) CURLY: Age: 8-15 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) TIGER LILY: Age: 11-18 (Role will require jumping, dancing, and combat) ROLES FOR ADULTS (Ages 18+) NURSE WENDY: Age: 25-36(Role will require singing and running) MR. DARLING: Age: 30-55(Based on casting, Hook/Panther Protea requirements apply) MRS. DARLING: Age: 30-55(Based on casting, Hook/Panther Protea requirements apply) NANA: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require use of puppet. NO DIALOGUE) TINKER BELL: Age: 18-55 (Role will require use of puppet, dancing, jumping and combat.NO DIALOGUE) HOOK: Age: 30-55 (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat. SWING NEEDED) SMEE: Age: 18-60+(Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) STARKEY: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) CECCO: Age: 18-60+(Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) JUKES: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) FLINT: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) COOKSON: Age: 18-60+ (Role will require singing, dancing,and combat) PANTHER PROTEA: Age: 30-55 (Role will require dancing, percussion,  and combat) Various Druids:Age: 18-60+ (Role will require dancing,percussion, and combat) Mermaids: Age: 18-60+ (Role may require use of puppet and singing.) NOTE: ALL ACTORS should prepare a monologue on any theme, memorized, and no longer then one minute. NOTE: All actors must fill out the following Google Forms, located HERE : MPP 2023 Season Audition Form (the role of swings is explained in the Audition Form) Wendy & Peter Audition Signups NOTE: This 2023 Season Audition Form will be used for all our productions this year. Note that this season we will NOT be requiring video audition submissions. Note to Selected Actors and parents: Early Rehearsals will prioritize getting all actors below the age of 18 out no later than 8pm without parent/guardian consent. Adults may be asked to arrive later and leave no later than 9:30pm. We hope you’ll join us for the beginning of a spectacular season of theatre! Skyler Goff, Playwright and Director John Russell, Executive Director