Richard Misrach, Wall, Jacumba, California, 2009, pigment print, image: 60 × 80 inches, framed: 61 × 81 × 2 inches. Courtesy the Artist. © Richard Misrach, courtesy Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco.

Shibori, the Japanese art of tie dying, looks a lot more complicated than it actually is. You can create beautiful, random patterns by simply wrapping string around cloth and dying it, or you can make more intricate, intentional designs by stitching your “resists” instead.

In this captivating, four-hour workshop, textile artist Camille Duanno will teach you how to create three stitched shibori patterns: wood grain, circular, and free-form.

Everyone will leave the class with three cotton squares (two 22” x 22” squares and one 17” x 17” square) that can be framed, turned into pillows, or incorporated into other projects. Each student’s pieces will be unique because each woman will stitch them differently, but they will ALL be exquisite!”

No stitching or dying experience necessary!

Join us Saturday, 9/10 for live music at the vineyard from Wayne Taylor and George Giddens! Wayne is a seasoned Bluegrass guitarist from the heart of Western North Carolina. With his band Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, he plays a variety of Bluegrass music ranging from traditional to contemporary. George Giddens is a virtuoso fiddle player from the classic Bluegrass band, The Dillards. Together they will be bringing the Bluegrass to the Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Winery Saturday from 2-5 PM for an afternoon of music, food and wine. We can’t wait to see you there!

Hosted by: The Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

🌸Consistency & Commitment:
Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

🌸Support & Community:
Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/daily-meditation/

Pan Harmonia offers 23rd season of free chamber music
In the spirit of inclusivity, equity and love, Pan Harmonia offers admission-free, pay-as-you-can community concerts.
Advanced reservations encouraged and appreciated, and for smaller venues, required.

Dream Steps
Mel “Melanie” Bonis Scènes de la forêt
Dan Locklair Dream Steps
John Wickey, harp; Arthur Ross viola; Kate Steinbeck, flute/artistic director
Harpist John Wickey, violist Arthur Ross and flutist Kate Steinbeck create beautiful sonorities in Scènes de la forêt by Melanie “Mel” Bonis, a classmate of Claude Debussy and an irrepressible female voice of the Belle Epoque. The trio will also perform mystical, soulful Dream Steps by North Carolina’s Dan Locklair as well as play tribute to musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim.

Saturday, September 10 House Concert, Greenville, SC*
Seating is limited! ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
*Location will be sent upon receipt of reservation.
Please visit panharmonia.org to make yours!

Email [email protected] or call the office at (828) 254-7123, if you have questions.
panharmonia.org

Hendersonville Theatre (HT) resumes its Staged Reading Series Saturday, September 10 at 4 p.m. Showcasing the work of area playwrights and performed by local actors, The Staged Reading Series is a FREE public reading of a new play in development. However, donations are welcome to support HT.

HT’s The Staged Reading Series offers exciting script-in-hand readings of new plays by emerging local playwrights. The readings are followed by a talk back with the playwright and actors to provide feedback to the playwright.

A short discussion will follow each show to provide feedback to the playwright about their script.

The reading will be held on the Hendersonville main stage, 229 S. Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC. There is no charge to attend or to participate, however donations are welcome and will be used to support HT.

Hendersonville Theatre is committed to exploring and developing new work for American theater, supporting local playwrights with their creative process from concept to production.

Two short original one acts will be read on September 10. The Art of Conning by Beth Norris and Allison Starling and Lucky Women by Catherine Gillet.

In The Art of Conning, three con artists make their living by taking advantage of the elderly. However, meet their match when they encounter the strong willed Miriam, whose battle with dementia causes all sorts of shenanigans to ensue.

In Lucky Women, June and Lois consider their lives over a game of cards at a health spa in the Catskills.

Beth Norris and Allison Starling met and became friends in college, where they were both majoring in theatre. The Art of Conning started as a friendly joke and turned into a project for their playwriting class. Currently, Norris serves as HT’s Associate Artistic Director and Starling as HT’s Board Secretary.

Catherine Gillet’s published and award-winning plays have been produced in numerous venues in the United States including Off-Broadway. As a member of the Playwrights Project at Circle Repertory Company, she studied with Craig Lucas, Paula Vogel and Lanford Wilson. Gilet relocated from New York City to Tryon, where she is the co-founder of Shakespeare & Friends and director of The Dark Horse Theater Project.

Playwrights who would like to submit work for consideration for the Staged Reading Series can follow the submission guidelines posted at www.HVLtheatre.org and email questions to [email protected].

Since 1966, Hendersonville Theatre has provided an inviting and nurturing environment for live theatre, as well as high-quality, affordable entertainment for the residents of Hendersonville and surrounding areas. Hendersonville Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking behind and in front of the theater.

Hendersonville Theatre is located at 229 South Washington Street. For tickets or more information contact us at 828-692-1082 or online at HVLTheatre.org.

Event Style: Multi-course Seated Dinner: cocktail hour followed by four course meal.

Menu sneak peek! These talented chefs are cooking up an exciting selection of dishes inspired by the historic recipes. Menu options being discussed are: Malinda’s dressed okra with kitchen pepper butter, ripe tomato pickles, buttermilk cheese, green cornbread and cold water biscuits, onion custard, fricaseed catfish, allspice cake and more to come!

Explore with us the legacy of Malinda Russell, the first known Black cookbook author in the country and a native of east Tennessee. She self-published A Domestic Cookbook: Containing a Careful Selection of Useful Receipts in 1866, soon after the Civil War. Join internationally renowned and award winning culinary leaders  — Ronni Lundy, Toni Tipton-Martin, Dr. Leni Sorensen, Ashleigh Shanti and Dr. Cynthia Greenlee — as they discuss the quest to flesh out the life story of this culinary pioneer about whom little is known. Guests will enjoy a curated dinner led by Chef Ashleigh Shanti inspired by the historic recipes.

Featured Chefs: Ashleigh Shanti – Good Hot Fish, Michelle Bailey – Smoky Park Supper Club, Rakim Gaines – Capella on 9, Steven Goff – Tastee Diner, Ashley Capps – Newstock Pantry

Featured Beverage: Cultivated Cocktails Distillery, Wicked Weed Brewing, Vidl Cellars, Little Jumbo, Pernod Ricard, Ebony Wine & Spirits, Noble Cider, Shanti Elixirs, Grind AVL, Devil’s Foot Beverage Company, Mountain Valley Spring Water, Sarilla Sparkling Tea, Blue Ridge Mountain Water sponsored by Biltmore

Makers Market: Botanical Bones, Loom Imports, Matcha Nude, Provisions Mercantile, Organic Growers School, Embrew Tea, Red Fiddle Vittles

Event Sponsor: Explore Asheville

Venue Sponsor: Smoky Park Supper Club

The Knotty G’s goal is simple: to create music and an experience they feel is genuine. Gritty yet funky performances fuse with the band’s jovial nature and invite audiences to take part in the revelatory power of music while still managing to tap into the fun that can sometimes be overlooked in day-to-day life. Though The Knotty G’s are known to approach genres in unconventional ways, doing so with great intention takes their soul-soaked mountain music to a special and reverent place, a genuine place, and a place where by the end of the show, you feel as though you’ve reconnected with some old friends.

In the short time they’ve been a team, they have amassed an impressive list of stages and festivals, including: the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, The Blue Ridge Pride Festival, Strangecreek Campout, Wormtown Music Festival, and The Ladybug Festival.

In 2019, The Knotty G’s released their first album, One Small Glove, which encompassed the Americana roots they have in their music and in true Knotty fashion, the joking flair that accompanies their performances.

In December 2021, they released “Set Sail,” their first full length studio album recorded with GRAMMY winning producer Matt Williams (JAZZ is PHSH, Travers Brothership, The Get Right Band, Tall Tall Trees, Jonathan Scales) at The Eagle Room located just outside of Asheville. The album showcases genre jumping compositions tied together with the same singular soul-soaked thread that weaves it’s way through all of their music.

Check out the new album at https://linktr.ee/theknottygs

Super 60s performs a free concert at Firehouse Subs in Hendersonville. Classic cars will be on display from the Carolina Mountain Car Club. Free line-dance classes from Betty Busch from 5:30-6:30pm. Concert to follow from 6:30-8:30pm. Please note: no smoking, coolers or pets.

Summer 2022 Concert Schedule:
May 14 | Super 60s
May 28 | 3 Cool Cats
June 11 | Super 60s
June 25 | Fine Line
July 9 | Deano & The Dreamers
July 23 | Fine Line
August 6 | Sound Investment
August 20 | Fine Line
August 27 | 3 Cool Cats
September 10 | Deano & The Dreamers
September 24 | 3 Cool Cats
October 8 | Sound Investment
October 15 | Super 60s (Halloween event)

A magical duo featuring beautiful vocal and guitar harmonies with unique originals and favorite traditionals. Aurora’s Calling calls you to enjoy an evening with them at the Flood Gallery!

Aurora’s Calling is husband and wife duo of AL “StumpWater” Lyons and Karen Kates-Lyons. They’ve been playing music together ever since meeting at an open-mic in July 1993. Featuring Karen’s celestial vocals/harmonies with AL’s intricate guitar and piano. For many years they toured all around Florida, as well as Atlanta, GA, playing at art festivals, folk festivals, coffee houses, galleries, and pubs. In 1994, they were named best music duo in Florida. They took a 20 year break to raise the kids, and are excited to be on stage, making music again.

Doors open at 6:30. Open donation.

“Soaring Vocals & Great Guitar…”
—Theatre of Memory, High Springs, FL (1994)

“A duo with mystical and magical qualities. Their unique originals blend classical and progressive styles. Their material is personal and symbolic, drawing upon natural and surreal imagery. Their harmonies are subtle, delicate and enchanting…”
—Lakeland Florida Folk Gathering (1995)

Join Cornflower, the genre-bending vocalist, live-looper, and beatboxer, for this very special, all-vocal, live-looped, soul-activating transformational music experience on Sunday, October 10th at Samasati Sanctuary in Weaverville, NC. in an outdoor meadow under the stars!

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Vocalist Grace Park (The Blue Hit), guitarist Michael McLeod (Good Field), bassist Jesse Dalton (MilkDrive), and drummer Alan Eckert (Dimitri’s Ascent) blend ingenious melodies, rich harmonies, and imaginative leads into an otherworldly sonic landscape.

Blood at The Root written by Dominique Morisseau – BLOOD AT THE ROOT is a striking ensemble drama based on the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on campus. This bold new play by Dominique Morisseau (Sunset Baby, Detroit ’67, Skeleton Crew) examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, and the crises in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life.

“Bursting with youthful exuberance, critical race issues, emotional authenticity, and astonishing beauty.  It is powerfully auspicious“-DC Theater Arts

“Blood at the Root vividly illustrates the near impossibility of getting through one’s teenage years-fraught in the best-case scenario-unscathed when also having to tackle larger societal problems. It’s a necessary and evocative production all-around.” – Chicago Reader

Directed by Kristen Hedberg

Jo Marsh wants to be a writer, and as she struggles to get published, she begrudgingly takes the advice of a friend to write about something more personal. Through soaring melodies and an unforgettable score, Jo weaves the stories of herself and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women is filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), personal discovery, heartache, and a deep sense of hope. This timeless, captivating story encompasses a true night at the theatre providing you with laughter, tears, and a lifted spirit. 

Directed by Kristen Hedberg

Jo Marsh wants to be a writer, and as she struggles to get published, she begrudgingly takes the advice of a friend to write about something more personal. Through soaring melodies and an unforgettable score, Jo weaves the stories of herself and her sisters, Meg, Beth and Amy, and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel, Little Women is filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), personal discovery, heartache, and a deep sense of hope. This timeless, captivating story encompasses a true night at the theatre providing you with laughter, tears, and a lifted spirit. 

Suitable for all audiences.

Pan Harmonia offers 23rd season of free chamber music

In the spirit of inclusivity, equity and love, Pan Harmonia offers admission-free, pay-as-you-can community concerts.
Advanced reservations encouraged and appreciated, and for smaller venues, required.

Dream Steps
Mel “Melanie” Bonis Scènes de la forêt
Dan Locklair Dream Steps
John Wickey, harp; Arthur Ross viola; Kate Steinbeck, flute/artistic director
Harpist John Wickey, violist Arthur Ross and flutist Kate Steinbeck create beautiful sonorities in Scènes de la forêt by Melanie “Mel” Bonis, a classmate of Claude Debussy and an irrepressible female voice of the Belle Epoque. The trio will also perform mystical, soulful Dream Steps by North Carolina’s Dan Locklair as well as play tribute to musical theater icon Stephen Sondheim.

Saturday, September 10 House Concert, Greenville, SC*
Seating is limited! ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
*Location will be sent upon receipt of reservation.
Please visit panharmonia.org to make yours!

Email [email protected] or call the office at (828) 254-7123, if you have questions.
panharmonia.org

A WNC PREMIERE! by Catherine Bush Directed by Rodney Smith Opening 8/19/2022 – 9/17/2022

Los Tigres del Norte’s La Reunión Tour taking place at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on September 10th promises to entertain longtime fans and new listeners. A legendary Norteño band hailing from Rosa Morada of Sinaloa in Mexico, Los Tigres del Norte is one of the top Latin music acts in the world. To celebrate their appearance in Greenville, Bon Secours Wellness Arena will host a preshow reunion party on the Furman Plaza on September 10th starting at 4:00PM. Arrive early for music, food, and a great environment to catch up with friends and family. For the show and select upcoming events, The Well will partner with local Hispanic non-profit organizations whose Spanish speaking volunteers will be on hand to provide customer support assistance. To purchase tickets to Los Tigres del Norte’s La Reunión Tour at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at Isis Music Hall.  Standing Show ::  Dinner Reservations are available in the front dining room prior to the show