Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Jason Probstein will be demonstrating glass blowing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Meet & learn from artist, Joanna White, as she demonstrates the art of silk painting from 10-4 in the lobby of the Folk Art Center
PAN HARMONIA Season 22
PAN HARMONIA offers donation-based community concerts, pay-as-you-can.
Due to COVID restrictions, seating is limited and must be reserved. Those planning to attend are expected to be fully vaccinated for the safety of our community. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Thank you!
NOVEMBER
Sunday, November 14, 3 pm – Kate Steinbeck, flute and John Crawley, piano
Music of Phillippe Gaubert, Florence Price and more
First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801
**Parking is free in the FPC lot**
Author Margaret Lowman shares stories about her geek-childhood as a collector of wildflowers, bird nests, snake skins and other nature collectibles, which led her to being one of the world’s first arbornauts. Whereas astronauts explore outer space, arbornauts investigate the treetops, where she and others have found that over 50% of the world’s land-based creatures live. Unfortunately, scientists have classified less than 10% of that biodiversity, so her stories inspire us to think about the urgency of forest conservation, and direct actions to save big trees and ultimately, keep our planet healthy. Lowman will discuss her exploration of forest canopies in many countries and provide hope for ways we can all work toward tree conservation.
Margaret “Meg” Lowman Ph.D., known affectionately throughout the world as “Canopy Meg,” is a global pioneer in forest canopy ecology. She is one of the world’s foremost “arbornauts” — someone who explores and studies the vast forest canopies that make up what Meg has termed the Earth’s “eighth continent.” A tireless educator, strong advocate for girls, women, and minorities in science, Meg has published numerous books, is a sustainability advisor, contributes to boards, and speaks widely and frequently to diverse groups, schools, and international symposiums and conferences. More info at: https://canopymeg.com/
Meg is also offering this talk in conjunction with Malaprops books in Asheville, who are offering 10% off the cover price of her new book Arbornaut with the code ARBORNAUT now through November 15.
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Deep Dive into Archives is a living exhibit shining a light on the individuals who were once enslaved at the Smith-McDowell House through primary documentation.
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Various educational videos.
A recent grant award by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund to help renovate and save the Tebeau Children’s Center. In addition to bringing Head Start, Early Head Start and NC Pre-K education programs to Henderson County’s underprivileged children under 5 years old, the renovation project will restore a community landmark that has provided childcare since the mid-1970’s!
WCCA is trying to raise the necessary funding to renovate the old daycare center and turn it into a modern early childhood education center.
WCCA has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of
the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The funds will be used to help
renovate and save the 70-year old Tebeau Children’s Center in Hendersonville, NC.
● The old daycare center which is located near Pardee Hospital off 9th Avenue between
Hendersonville Elementary and Middle School has been around since the mid-70’s. It
was called Stay ‘n Play, then Lovin’ & Learning, and Hendersonville School for Little
Folks. Generations of Henderson County families have relied on the center for childcare.
● After it closed in early 2020, WCCA bought the Tebeau Drive property. WCCA is in the
process of renovating and remodeling the facility to make it a modern early childhood
education center to serve nearly 100 children and families.
● David White, CEO for WCCA said “We’re grateful to partner with a group like the Perry
N. Rudnick Endowment Fund and the Henderson County Community Foundation to
save a piece of Henderson County’s past. Their support is an investment in future
generations of our children!”
● WCCA has raised just over $402,000 of the $850,000 needed to renovate the Tebeau
Center in time for its opening in April 2022. If you would like to help support this
worthwhile effort, please visit WCCA.org and donate!
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating glass blowing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Meet & learn from artist, Joanna White, as she demonstrates the art of silk painting from 10-4 in the lobby of the Folk Art Center
Mon-Fri from 2-5pm. You have access to high speed internet, work space and HALF-OFF pastries when you present your college ID.
Sponsored by the NC Museum of History, the Smith-McDowell House chapter of the Tar Heel Junior Historians Association is a vital part WNCHA’s youth programing.
Our Chapter (nicknamed SMH over History) is open to school-age students and meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm during the school year. New members are always welcome!
In response to Covid-19, we will meet virtually via Zoom until otherwise noted.
Members receive two magazines per year from the NC Museum of History and there are opportunities in the State Contest program.
The club is open at any time in the year to school-age students (grades 1 – 12). There is a small registration fee of $10 ($5 for each eligible sibling) that helps to defray some costs of programming and supplies. Scholarships are available for students unable to pay the registration fee. Please contact us for more details. Parents generally participate in the meetings and younger siblings are welcome. New members are always welcome to visit for a couple of meetings before making the decision to join.
Members may also join our Facebook group: SMH Tar Heel Junior Historians. It is a private group which means you have to ask to be a member and we only accept our club members.
For more information, email: [email protected].
This 5-week course provides a peer-to-peer learning environment for you to assess your creative-based venture to date and address the opportunities and challenges emerging on the horizon. The course will guide participants through a comprehensive assessment of their experience producing and selling to date.
The Alpine Course will give you the opportunity to assess how things have been going in your business up to this point, while also visioning for the future. It will reconnect you with the “why” of your venture and help create in-roads to meeting both your short and long term goals.
This special Alpine Course is part of the Craft Your Commerce: 2021 Fall Workshop Series being offered by Mountain BizWorks with support from Center for Craft and UNC Asheville. The series involves a networking event, six separate workshops, and one intensive course suited for existing makers. This course is designed for existing makers to take the tools, strategies, and resources gained from the series workshops and then integrate them into your business plan and practices to further your success.
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Various educational videos.
A recent grant award by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund to help renovate and save the Tebeau Children’s Center. In addition to bringing Head Start, Early Head Start and NC Pre-K education programs to Henderson County’s underprivileged children under 5 years old, the renovation project will restore a community landmark that has provided childcare since the mid-1970’s!
WCCA is trying to raise the necessary funding to renovate the old daycare center and turn it into a modern early childhood education center.
WCCA has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of
the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The funds will be used to help
renovate and save the 70-year old Tebeau Children’s Center in Hendersonville, NC.
● The old daycare center which is located near Pardee Hospital off 9th Avenue between
Hendersonville Elementary and Middle School has been around since the mid-70’s. It
was called Stay ‘n Play, then Lovin’ & Learning, and Hendersonville School for Little
Folks. Generations of Henderson County families have relied on the center for childcare.
● After it closed in early 2020, WCCA bought the Tebeau Drive property. WCCA is in the
process of renovating and remodeling the facility to make it a modern early childhood
education center to serve nearly 100 children and families.
● David White, CEO for WCCA said “We’re grateful to partner with a group like the Perry
N. Rudnick Endowment Fund and the Henderson County Community Foundation to
save a piece of Henderson County’s past. Their support is an investment in future
generations of our children!”
● WCCA has raised just over $402,000 of the $850,000 needed to renovate the Tebeau
Center in time for its opening in April 2022. If you would like to help support this
worthwhile effort, please visit WCCA.org and donate!
Jason Probstein will be demonstrating glass blowing in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating jewelry making in the lobby of the Folk Art Center from 10am-4pm. Meet the artist, hear their story, and learn about their craft!
The schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928
No cost due to sponsor support
Gain a workable knowledge of how to properly record financial transactions for your business. Discover the three most important financial reports and how to use them to make the best-informed business decisions. If you’re a new business owner or need a refresher on the basics of accounting, this seminar is designed for you.
Speaker(s): Michelle Tracz
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info forthcoming
Mon-Fri from 2-5pm. You have access to high speed internet, work space and HALF-OFF pastries when you present your college ID.
No cost due to sponsor support
This webinar will help qualifying nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund (reference G.S. 105-164.14(b) for more information about this tax law). Participants will focus on the process for completing the Nonprofit and Governmental Entity Claim for Refund of State and County Sales and Use Taxes.
Speaker(s): NCDOR
Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce
Webinar info will be emailed after registration
Our Foundations business planning class helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment.
Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a clear aerial perspective of their business operations, financials, research and development, and marketing strategies. They will leave the course with a comprehensive business plan, a clear vision for their business, and concrete tasks for future work.
Throughout the class, emphasis will be placed on developing the social capital of the group. Participants will be encouraged to gather feedback from their peers, creating a strong network of deep support and synergy. For more info, visit the Foundations Business Planning overview page.
Watch Peter Werner of Black Mountain, NC make brooms of all shapes, sizes, and colors; as well as old-fashioned pot scrubbers.
10am-4pm in the Folk Art Center lobby. Call ahead for the latest updates, as the schedule is subject to change 828-298-7928
Rachelle Davis will be demonstrating jewelry making in the lobby of the Folk Art Center from 10am-4pm. Meet the artist, hear their story, and learn about their craft!
The schedule is subject to change. Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928
Empower Yourself and Your Community at the YWCA!
YWCA Asheville invites you to join us for an Empower Hour, a short virtual tour of our mission-based programs. Experience firsthand the YWCA’s work through stories from our programs that highlight how we are engaging nearly 3,000 community members annually in programs that advance racial justice, empower women, promote health, and nurture children.
After your Empower Hour Tour we hope you will be informed, inspired and ready to get involved!
Empower Hours take place twice a month via Zoom.
Mon-Fri from 2-5pm. You have access to high speed internet, work space and HALF-OFF pastries when you present your college ID.