Calendar of Events

Beginning Botany with Alexandra Holland

Friday, April 4  |  1 – 4pm

It’s a tough life for a plant: make dinner, create and nurture offspring, fight off predators, deal with the neighbors. In Beginning Botany we’ll explore how plants handle these daily challenges using and modifying only leaves, stems, and roots. We’ll cover the basics of plant structure and function.

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm

$25.10 to $35.90

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES

FULLY SEATED SHOW

LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE

Melissa Carper and Theo Lawrence barely knew each other when they started singing songs together in the fall of 2023. Little introduction was needed to get down to action (get down to business or get into the action) because what these two were supposed (intended or meant?) to do together went without saying : songs needed to be written, harmonies had to be sung and an album must be made.

This visionary trio is back in Asheville by popular demand to deliver another round of virtuosic performance with its signature humor and insight. Be sure to get your tickets early for this audience favorite, consistently praised for their masterful sensitivity and nuance, ultra-refined musicianship, tight ensemble work and musical intelligence.

PROGRAM

Richard Strauss: Variations on a Bavarian Folksong “Dirndl is haub auf mi,” TrV 109

Gideon Klein: String Trio (1944)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello, No. 3 in G major, Op. 9, No. 1

Mieczysław Weinberg: String Trio, Op. 48

Ernö Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio in C major, Op. 10

Southern Appalachian Birds Through the Seasons with Carlton Burke

Saturday, April 5  |  12 – 4 pm

Since birds are capable of long distance flights and many engage in annual migration rituals, their presence in our area often changes in relation to the seasons of the year.  In this class we will discuss the seasonal patterns of southern Appalachian birds and focus on some of the major species and their annual life cycles. As part of this program, there will be a “lab” portion where students will be able to meet some live birds and participate in other hands-on components to deepen the learning.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are coming to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on April 5, 2025. This event was rescheduled from 10/19/24

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 pm

PROGRAM
Max Bruch: The Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, “Gaelic”

Journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland with Max Bruch’s enchanting Scottish Fantasy, where the winsome melodies and evocative themes of the Highlands come to life. Then, wrap yourself in the rich tapestry of Amy Beach’s “Gaelic”’ Symphony as she captures the essence of Celtic folklore and tradition in a symphonic masterpiece. Join us for an evening of musical exploration and cultural immersion, as we celebrate the timeless beauty and heritage of Scotland and beyond.

GUEST
Jacqueline Tso, violin
Leila Cunningham Roe Concertmaster Chair

Edible Wild Weeds with Abby Artemisia

Sunday, April 6  |  10 am – 1 pm

Appalachia is a hotbed of biodiversity and our weeds are no different! Except weeds are the most sustainable to harvest! Abby will give you some basic introductory botany tips for identification, along with sustainable harvest and processing tips. This will demystify the often but unnecessary complications of learning Botany and even make it fun! Bring your field guides!

This program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.

Eager to let go of stress and muscle tension? Then it’s time to immerse your body, mind, and soul with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath!

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 12:45PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.

This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis.(Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.

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.

EcoHopeful with Liza Wolff-Francis

Sunday, April 6  |  2 – 4 pm

In a climate disaster like a hurricane, there is chaos and moment to moment survival and often fear. Immediately afterwards, there is often a gathering of self, an assessing of the situation. Then comes grief, loss, and uncertainty. Much later, the outer world expects things will all get back to normal, though we may not feel we are quite “back” to what we were. In fact, we may feel deeply changed. In all of these stages of a disaster, we assess what is happening and how we are doing and what we need to do going forward.

In this quick 2-hour workshop, we will come together in our resiliency to normalize how we have responded to the disaster and to learn and practice tools to calm our nervous systems in order to feel stronger in our current assessment of what’s next for us. Join us for a gathering in community, strength building, and resiliency boosting, as we continue to weave Helene into one of the stories we carry with us, not one that carries us.

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 pm

PROGRAM
Max Bruch: The Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, “Gaelic”

Journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland with Max Bruch’s enchanting Scottish Fantasy, where the winsome melodies and evocative themes of the Highlands come to life. Then, wrap yourself in the rich tapestry of Amy Beach’s “Gaelic”’ Symphony as she captures the essence of Celtic folklore and tradition in a symphonic masterpiece. Join us for an evening of musical exploration and cultural immersion, as we celebrate the timeless beauty and heritage of Scotland and beyond.

GUEST
Jacqueline Tso, violin
Leila Cunningham Roe Concertmaster Chair

Natural History Interpretation (3 sessions) with Brad Daniel

Tuesdays, March 25, April 1 + 8  |  12 – 4 pm

Natural history interpreters provoke interest and curiosity in our natural and cultural heritage. This course will introduce the basic principles of environmental interpretation and is designed for Blue Ridge Naturalists who will be leading nature walks, teaching natural history to adults or children, and delivering talks to community groups. Participants will learn how to create nature education talks or walks that are purposeful, enjoyable, informative and organized. Students will be given an opportunity to develop their own programs and practice their presentation and communication skills. This class fulfills a Capstone Core requirement for the Blue Ridge Naturalist Certificate and should be completed near the end of a student’s studies in the program.

Discover the delicate and fleeting world of ephemeral flowers, mosses, and ferns that grace our landscapes with their beauty. Join Steve Pettis, Henderson County Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent and host of the Gardening in the Mountains Radio Show and Podcast and learn to identify these early spring wonders, understand their unique lifecycles, and explore their roles in the ecosystem.

The 43rd Annual Spring Sing is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Pleasantburg and Greenville County Schools.  This event showcases the immense talent of over 500 elementary and middle school singers who are provided with an opportunity to perform in a professional setting.  This evening is truly a celebration of the arts in our community and the impact of the arts on our young people.

Embark on an enchanting evening with pianist Zlata Chochieva, celebrated for her poetic touch and technical expertise. Known for her profound expression and musical insight, Zlata has enraptured audiences the world over. Lose yourself in a night of exquisite piano music that promises to inspire and captivate.

Using a Key to ID Wildflowers with Scott Dean

Thursday, April 10  |  10 am – 1 pm

Identifying wildflowers can both be an art and a technical field of study. Most popular field guides include some kind of key to help users identify flowers that they see out in nature but learning how to use one can be a challenge. Join Scott Dean on this brand new class on how to use the non-technical keys found in two wildflower field guides: Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide and Wildflowers of the Atlantic Southeast. Also bring your hand lens/jeweler’s loupe to inspect plants up close and we recommend using a 7 – 10x power lens for this class.

We will have a few copies of each guide and some hand lenses to borrow but please bring your own if you have them.

This program takes place in the classroom and outdoors. Please come prepared to walk on gentle, yet uneven terrain, and dress appropriately for the weather.

GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2025 MERCYME LIVE TOUR with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley.

To note, their No. 1 track”Say I Won’t,” (inhale (exhale)) was recently certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band’s certification tally to a total of 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums.MercyMe is currently in the studio working on a new album that is scheduled to be released in 2025.

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: The Wildmans

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm

$18.45

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY

The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler’s conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented musicians.