Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom or somewhere to celebrate the occasion, shop Cloth’s Mother’s Day Sale at The Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Sip & Shop” Pop-Up. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and up to 50% off multi-season men’s and women’s apparel and merchandise. The sale is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 in the Presidents Lounge of the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

Moms make the world go round so we are hosting a special Mother’s Day Pop Up with the Ladies Who Brunch!

We are taking reservations for the 11:30am seating only and then we are open for walk-ins from 12-3:00pm or until the food sells out.

Your reservation is held by a purchase of a carafe or a half carafe of cidermosa/mimosa mocktail.

Just select your party size during checkout to reserve your table or seats at the bar!

You will order food a la carte once you arrive.

About Ladies Who Brunch:

Chefs Terri, Beth, Michele are the three who brunch. For y’all that is.

Come join us for a delightful afternoon at Blue Spiral 1. Enjoy a glass (or two) of bubbly while gallery experts guide us through a teapot invitational exhibit that will feature forty functional and sculptural teapots in a variety of mediums. Next, a high tea featuring Asheville’s High Climate Tea Company will be served with a variety of delightful light bites and desserts. 

The Asheville Symphony Chorus is delighted to present a program of music composed by American women, honoring the talent and creativity of female composers in the United States. Featured composers will include Florence Price, Amy Beach, Sarah Quartel, as well as local composer, Jane Roman Pitt. The chorus will be accompanied on organ and piano by Tate Addis. We invite you to join us in celebrating Mother’s Day with the Asheville Symphony Chorus; don’t miss out on this special opportunity to experience the power of choral music and the strength of female creativity!

A restorative sound bath to heal your mind-body and raise funds for FOMCA (Friends of Madison County Animals).

Lay back on the island in one of the oldest rivers on the planet – the French Broad.

Allow your worries and tension to be gently washed away and you relax into the healing vibrations of a sound bath.

This ancient practice is designed to re-set the nervous system, bringing peace and balance to the body-mind.

FOMCA provides free and low-cost services to pet owners in need, with the goal of reducing pet overpopulation, preventing neglect, suffering and the unnecessary relinquishment or abandonment of animals. They strive to preserve the human/animal bond by keeping pets and their families together when they hit on hard times.

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

6.8.23 The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement PULPWhat: Stand up Comedy at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge
When: Thursday June 18, 2023. 8p-10p, doors at 7:30p
Where: The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $14 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!! .
We feature the area’s best comics, plus an open mic. Open mic comics signup at door get 3-5m. [Free entry for performing comics, free snacks at comics table]. For more info go to sliceoflifecomedy.com or contact Michele at [email protected] Host: Cody Hughes: Cody is a comedian who cut his teeth in Chicago and Atlanta. He is now based out of West North Carolina and tours the Southeast. He has opened for Lewis Black, John Oliver and Maria Bamford among others and hosts the regular Slice of Life Comedy shows at The Orange Peel’s Pulp Lounge. Featuring Alexis Ramirez About Pulp: The speakeasy inspired hideaway offers a cozy space for show-goers to relax and enjoy a beverage during the concert. Boasting over 200 different Bourbons and Whiskeys, alongside a myriad of other spirits, it is a must-visit for cocktail lovers and Bourbon sippers alike. Pulp will also open various other nights to feature local artists and “Slice of Life” open-mic comedy nights. To stay informed with the happenings at Pulp, visit the Orange Peel’s website, and follow @pulp_avl on Instagram

The park will host a community “Juneteenth Freedom Fest” on Sunday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in cooperation with the Black History Collective of Henderson County. The event will feature music and art demonstrations, with a special presentation by Christopher D. Sims, a poet, activist, and spoken work performer.

Auditions for our September show, Honky Tonk Angels, will be held

Sunday, July 16, 2023 @ 3:00 p.m. and
Monday, July 17, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m.
at Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC.

Show dates: September 28- October 1 (5 performances at Tryon Fine Arts Center).

Rehearsals will begin mid-August. Director: Dan Harvey & Music Director: Pam McNeil

Needed: 3 women

Strong singers in the country/gospel style

Each Auditioner will:

1. Sing a short SOLO in the country or gospel style. (Bring sheet music for the accompanist.)
2. Participate in a short DANCE audition.
3. READ from the script.

When three gutsy gals from different backgrounds take charge of their lives, they decide to follow their honky tonk dreams to the city of Nashville. Combining 30 classic country tunes (including “Stand By Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Harper Valley PTA,” and more!) Honky Tonk Angels is a hilarious, foot-stomping good time from the creator of Always… Patsy Cline.

CHARACTERS:
– ANGELA (late 30s- early 40s). A Texas housewife who has a great sense of humor and a fiercely independent streak. She identifies with “Roseanne,” an earth-mother comedienne.
– DARLENE (late teens- early 20s). A young woman from the Deep South. She is pretty, sweet, and simple. She grew up in a coal mining town in West Virginia and the Mississippi Delta. She plays simple guitar. She also clogs.
– SUE ELLEN (early to mid- 30s). A Los Angeles career woman. She is a “citified” country girl. Smart, very attractive, sexy and frustrated. She dances, roller skates, and twirls baton (if possible). She also clogs. She should be a very good dancer.

Join us this Saturday, July 1, for a spectacular Fireworks celebration! (sponsored by the Town of Beech Mountain and Beech Mountain TDA). Adventure seekers and families can take in the beautiful show from the resort village, Play Yard slope, or Lodge at dusk. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and the whole family can come early for live music, inflatables, and games for all ages. Bring your friends and let’s make some magical memories!

Start your 4th off on the right foot with this fun, fast and flat 5k.
Included in registration is a race t-shirt, professionally chip timed race, commemorative bib and for those 21 and up a free beer from Wicked Weed Brewing!

Start your celebration off with a BANG!

Asheville Independence Day Races!

Start/Finish at the Carrier Park Velodrome.

Fun, fast and flat courses.

Bring your family & friends to join us for a fun, fast & flat run!

Choose from the 5k the Firecracker Loop fun run for kids and/or the Wicked Beer Mile for 21 and up.

Event Schedule

 Monday, July 3rd

4:00-6:00 pm ~Early Packet Pick Up/On-site Registration

~ Jus’ Running, 523 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC

Tuesday, July 4th

7:00- 8:00 am ~ Race Day Packet Pick Up  – Carrier Park

7:30 am On-line registration for the 5k closes

8:00 am ~ 5k Race Start

8:05 am ~ Firecracker Loop starts

9:00 am ~ 5k Awards

9:30 am ~ Wicked Beer Mile starts

Start your holiday off with a BANG!

A morning of fun events to start off your 4th of July holiday! Gather your friends and family to join us for a fast, flat 5k.

Or

Introduce the little ones to racing with our Firecracker loop!

Or

Start the party early with the Wicked Beer Mile, an official timed beer mile. 4 beers, 1 mile.

(Strollers and friendly dogs are welcome at the 5k and kids races but NOT at the beer mile)

We’ve heard your valuable feedback, and now you don’t have to hear us! Beginning May 4, 2021, the period between 8 and 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday morning of every month will be reserved for “Meditative Mornings,” a pause for quiet time in our gardens and on our trails. During this time, our working garden crew will abstain from using leaf blowers, mowers and other equipment so you can be sure to enjoy the sounds of birds and the wind in the trees.

Take advantage of half-price parking on the first Tuesday of every month and come out to the Arboretum to enjoy a Meditative Morning!

Bryson City Freedom Fest: 10 a.m. downtown. Arts, crafts, food. Music at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m. Go rafting or tubing nearby. Kids area at Riverfront Park with bounce house, slide, monster truck combo, obstacle course. $5 wristband for all-day play.

he Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association is proud to sponsor this year’s parade, which guarantees to be a highlight of the summer season.

The 4^th of July parade will kick off at 10:30 AM, with parade entries lining up at 9:00 – 9:30 AM on Main Street, south of Caswell. We encourage all participants to visit the Hendersonville Merchants and Business Association website for additional information and parade entry applications at www.nchmba.com.

To ensure a smooth event experience, no parking will be allowed along the parade route on Main Street after 6:00 AM. Main Street will be closed at approximately 9:00 AM, with the avenues remaining open until 15 minutes before the parade begins. We appreciate the community’s cooperation in adhering to these closures, which will help create a safe and fun environment for all attendees. Nearby paid parking is available in the City’s parking deck at the corner of 5th Avenue and Church with more information available at www.hvlnc.gov/parking.

While normally we understand Downtown is pet friendly, we kindly ask that parade attendees leave their furry friends safely and comfortably at home. This will ensure the well-being and comfort of all participants during the parade. The same request applies to the July 4^th Celebration Concert and festivities, which take place later in the day.

To view a map with street closures, please see the Independence Day Parade Map.

Downtown Waynesville will have the traditional Kids Parade at 11:00am and conclude with a patriotic concert by the Haywood Community Band at 2:00PM. Registration for the parade begins at 10:00AM Kids are invited to the Court House lawn to decorate bicycles, roller skates, scooters, skateboards , wagons and strollers for the patriotic parade along Main Street that ends with an ice cream social at the First Baptist Church. Face painting, special characters, kids activities, live music and entertainment.

No fireworks in downtown Waynesville, but see them nearby in Maggie Valley and Lake Junaluska.

Celebrate Independence Day with Patriotic Pops at Brevard Music Center. Hear the Brevard Symphonic Winds joined by the Seraph Brass as they perform inspirational American music, traditional Sousa marches, and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture complete with the sounds of live cannon!

PERFORMANCE & ARTIST DETAILS
Brevard Symphonic Winds
Kraig Alan Williams, conductor
Seraph Brass

PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
Program to include traditional patriotic favorites

Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission.

Mars Hill July 4th Celebration: 3 p.m. on Athletic Street, in and around football stadium. Music, food trucks, inflatables, trackless train ride. Fireworks 9:30 p.m.

Brick Oven Pizzeria- Family Fun Night- Special Event

Beech Mountain Resort- Fourth of July Celebration with Live Music from Sam Collie & The Roustabouts

The Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Tuesday, July 4. This event is produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event features The Ultimate Air Dogs, live music, local food and craft beverages, and a fireworks extravaganza.

ULTIMATE AIR DOGS
The fun-filled day starts off with crowd favorite The Ultimate Air Dogs. Watch as the talented pups fly off the dock in a competition to see who can jump the furthest. Competitions take place at 1pm and 3pm. Think your dog has what it takes? No experience is necessary and your dog can jump too. Pre-registration is required to jump. Find more information here.

**Pets are only allowed in the Air Dogs area and not throughout the rest of the event. This is a City of Asheville ordinance.

LIVE MUSIC
4:30-5:15 Phantom Panton
5:30-6:15 Hit Dogs
7:00-9:00 Red Clay Revival

EATS & DRINKS
Food and beverage sales open at 5pm. Brews from locals Sierra Nevada, French Broad Brewing, Flat Rock Cider Company, as well as brews from Lagunitas, Sam Adams, Foothills Brewing, and wine from Noble Vines will be available for purchase. Water and other drinks will also be available for purchase.

Sylva July 4: 5-10 p.m. in downtown Sylva. Music at 6:30 p.m. in Bridge Park, fireworks about 9:45 p.m.