The mirror has been a powerful symbol invoked in the arts across centuries and cultures. Mirrors double reality, question the veracity of your perception, open portals to other dimensions, and act as objects of magic and divination. In the series Black Mirror/Espejo Negro (2007, ongoing), Pedro Lasch employs the mirror as an emblem that interrogates the tension between presence and absence, colonial histories, and the politics of visibility. The selections from the series displayed in this installation conceptually bring together canonical works of art from early modern Europe and prominent pre-Columbian sculptural figures, whose superimposed images emerge specter-like through darkened glass. Each work includes an accompanying text the artist produced for that pairing.

For millennia, humans and flowers have enjoyed a rich and intertwined history spanning time and cultures. Fossilized flowers have been found at early human burial sites and flora is used in medicines and remedies. Flowers have also evolved into symbols of love, purity, and rebirth, alongside their enduring role as objects of beauty and ornamentation. Flora Symbolica: The Art of Flowers explores the meanings and messages of flowers in American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the timeless connections among art, nature, and human experience.

Learn how to decorate four patriotic cookies to kick off your Independence Day celebrations. Kids of all ages are welcome; those under 10 must have an adult with them.

The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an
exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3,
2025. Featuring work by seven Indigenous photographers and lens-based artists from across North
America, the exhibition explores urgent questions of identity, heritage, land rights, and the ongoing
impact of colonialism.

Building on Red Star’s role as guest editor of the Fall 2020 issue of Aperture magazine, Native
America: In Translation continues the conversation through personal and often experimental visual
storytelling. Using self-portraits, performance-based imagery, and multimedia assemblages, the
artists offer new perspectives on Native life and representation today.

viewshed illuminates the enduring impact of Black Mountain College as a crucible of artistic experimentation and exchange, tracing the transmission of ideas across generations and exploring how BMC’s radical pedagogical approaches continue to shape contemporary artistic practice. The exhibition stages a dynamic dialogue between past and present, featuring contemporary artists Richard Garet, Jennie MaryTai Liu, Deanna Sirlin, and Susie Taylor alongside seminal BMC figures such as Dorothea Rockburne, Sewell (Si) Sillman, and Jacob Lawrence. By engaging with transparency, structure, color, collaboration, and expanded forms, viewshed brings into focus the porous boundaries between disciplines, unfolding as a sensorial and conceptual investigation into the shifting terrain of artistic influence. The exhibition highlights works that span painting, textile, sound, and performance, inviting viewers to consider the ways in which artistic methodologies evolve and reverberate across time. At its core, viewshed underscores the ways in which BMC’s experimental ethos continues to inspire artists to challenge, reinterpret, and expand the possibilities of creative expression.

Spiritual Open House: A Community Gathering for Insight and Connection

Discover a space where the spiritual community comes together to share energy, guidance, and meaningful experiences. The Spiritual Open House invites you to explore new perspectives, recharge your spirit, and connect with like-minded individuals in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

✨ What Awaits You:
Each Saturday, spiritual practitioners gather to offer their unique gifts and services. From intuitive readings to creative experiences, there’s always something inspiring to discover. The offerings vary weekly, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience every time you visit.

✨ While You’re Here:

Relax in our cozy seating area with hot herbal tea.
Browse the Lightworker Library filled with inspirational resources.
Explore oracle cards and tap into your intuition.
Whether you’re seeking insight, connection, or a peaceful moment of reflection, the Spiritual Open House is here to support you on your journey.

Where: Energetic Experiences, just 7 minutes from downtown Asheville.
When: Saturdays from 12 – 4 PM

Come as you are and see where your intuition leads. We look forward to welcoming you! ✨

SoulCollage® is a playful and transformative method that helps us acknowledge all aspects of self. The process helps us discover our unique inner/outer guides and challengers in life. Together we will explore and express ourselves by making our own personalized deck, sharing cards, journaling, and consulting our cards about our own life questions. We will use simple tools—images, 5×8 cards, scissors, and glue, so no artistic experience needed!

Open Studio is a time when supplies and space will be available to create cards for your deck. You can drop in for a little while or stay the entire time. New and experienced practitioners welcome! While this is mainly time for independent creation, Michelle will be there to chat, answer questions, provide tips, and guide you through the process. If you’ve been curious about SoulCollage® this is a great way to get started.

Bring your water bottle and something to journal with. All other supplies will be provided.

Materials Fee Contribution: $5.00/Card

About Your Guide: I’m Michelle, an avid SoulCollage® Creatrix and lifelong educator who knows we are a network of connected humans. I believe we each have the capacity to improve our world by intentionally directing our individual and collective energies. I spend my time and energy expanding ideas, people, and communities that are lighting up the world with their precious energy. I’m excited to create with you!

North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Chamber Players
present
Hello Summer!

Join the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra as we celebrate the beginning of summer with concerts of virtuoso baroque music, including Spring and Summer from Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.”
In addition to the stunning “Seasons,” the program includes Bach’s violin concerto in A minor and some fun 17th century Ciaconnas!
These concerts feature violinists David Wilson, Jeanne Johnson and Janelle Davis and violist Asa Zimmerman. The continuo team is cellist Barbara Krumdieck, harpsichordist Barbara Weiss and NCBO is pleased to have William Simms join us on theorbo and baroque guitar.
https://www.ncbaroqueorchestra.org/
Questions? Contact Barbara at [email protected]
Visit our website at https://www.ncbaroqueorchestra.org
The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra is a 501c3 nonprofit organization composed of professional music specializing in historically informed performance of 17th and 18th century music on period instruments.

Included with admission

Relax and unwind to the rhythm and charm of Antler Hill Village as accomplished jazz, blues, rock, pop, swing, bluegrass, and rock duos, trios, and bands deliver fantastic 45-minute sets! Grab a sandwich, a cool drink, or an ice cream cone to enjoy against a backdrop of excellent musicianship, dynamic vocals, and the beauty of Biltmore Estate.

Sets begin on the half hour at 4:30 until 8:15 p.m. (last set starts at 7:30).

June Schedule:

Fri. 6/6 – FREEPORT JAZZ, Jazz

Sat. 6/7 – BUNCOMBE TURNPIKE, Bluegrass

Fri. 6/13 – PATRICK LOPEZ EXPERIENCE, Pop, Latin, Jazz

Sat. 6/14 – KELLEY AND THE COWBOYS, Western Swing

Fri. 6/20 – TUXEDO JUNCTION, Pop 1940s-90s

Sat. 6/21 – 3 GUYS AND MY DAD, Jazz, Pop, Rock

Fri. 6/27 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

Sat. 6/28 – NOT FROM HERE, Jazz Fusion

To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Space is limited; seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Dates and live performance schedule subject to change. Outside food and beverage not permitted on Village Green. Outside alcohol not permitted on Biltmore property.

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Bowling Green. Game starts at 6:05pm.

Sonic Spheres
The Sphere Of Mystery

Join us for an immersive sound journey into the mystery of vibration and resonance. More than just sound waves traveling through air, sound is the invisible thread weaving together all of existence – connecting stars to our beating hearts, and speaking directly to the soul.

“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” – Nikola Tesla

You will be gently guided through layers of harmonic tones and resonant frequencies designed to calm the mind, open the heart, and awaken profound inner balance. Each sound becomes a gateway, carrying messages beyond words and inviting you to journey inward, beyond thought and time.

This is the first, inaugural Sonic Sphere. They each will have a theme, a specific instrumentation and/or carry their own unique quality. Each one offers a sacred space where every vibration holds a secret, every silence hums with possibility, and every tone helps you reconnect to the universal rhythm that connects us all.

Be the first to experience ✩ The Sphere of Mystery ✩

Please bring any comfort items you might want: a pillow, blanket, eye mask, etc. We have a limited number here to offer.

The energetic exchange starts at $20. Please be generous and give more if you can to support both facilitator and host. Spaces are limited.

Reserve your place HERE or RSVP through Meetup.

Note: If the number of participants is less than 4, the event might be canceled.

Experience the magic of Pink Floyd like never before! Featuring veteran performers from Broadway, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, and the UK, Pinkish Floyd brings an immersive, multimedia concert experience to life.

This nine-piece tribute band—complete with two frontmen, guitars, keys, saxophone, bass, drums, and powerhouse backing vocalists—delivers Pink Floyd’s iconic sound and spirit with passion and precision. Many members double and triple up on instruments, creating a rich, authentic sound.

Get lost in a visual and sonic spectacle featuring stunning lights, lasers, video projections, and the legendary music of Pink Floyd. Each performance includes a carefully curated “best-of” set spanning the band’s discography, including Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Pink Floyd universe, Pinkish Floyd delivers an unforgettable journey through the sounds and visuals that defined a generation. Learn more about the band at pinkishfloyd.com.

The Montford Park Players proudly present “The Merry Wives of Windsor” is a lively comedy centered on the antics of Sir John Falstaff, who attempts to woo two women, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page. Their clever retaliation & mischievous schemes lead to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions in a 1950s Windsor. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night. And always FREE!No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Night 2: Just A Peek!

Embracing diversity and excellence, our burlesque festival in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, celebrates the best of the best in burlesque entertainment. We curate inclusive shows, offering a blend of vibrant performances amid a backdrop of fantastic food, outdoor adventures, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We go the extra mile to ensure our performers feel cherished, recognizing their dedication with generous perks that reflect our appreciation for their artistry. Hailed the “BHOF of the south” we’re committed to bringing our audiences an unforgettable experience and can guarantee it’s one of the best shows money can buy!

Featuring world renowned headliners:
Shawna the Black Venus (Burlesque Legend)
Mr. Gorgeous
Fancy Feast

Tickets available at landoftheskyburlesque.com

June 27th 8pm and 29th 12pm at The Grey Eagle.

Embracing diversity and excellence, our burlesque festival in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, NC, celebrates the best of the best in burlesque entertainment. We curate three inclusive shows, offering a blend of vibrant performances amid a backdrop of fantastic food, outdoor adventures, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

We go the extra mile to ensure our performers feel cherished, recognizing their dedication with generous perks that reflect our appreciation for their artistry. Hailed the “BHOF of the south” we’re committed to bringing our audiences an unforgettable experience and can guarantee it’s one of the best shows money can buy!

Tickets available at landoftheskyburlesque.com

Our latest exhibition, Iron and Ink: Prints from America’s Machine Age, focuses on a dynamic era in American history when industrialization and advances in technology transformed urban landscapes and redefined the nature of work and leisure nationwide.

Showcasing Collection prints from 1905 to the 1940s, Iron and Ink explores connections between industrial labor, urbanization, and the growing middle class. The exhibition highlights works by Works Progress Administration artists from the 1930s whose powerful images of machinery, skyscrapers, and daily life—both at work and recreation—capture this transformational era in American society.

This exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and Robin Klaus, PhD, assistant curator.

The mirror has been a powerful symbol invoked in the arts across centuries and cultures. Mirrors double reality, question the veracity of your perception, open portals to other dimensions, and act as objects of magic and divination. In the series Black Mirror/Espejo Negro (2007, ongoing), Pedro Lasch employs the mirror as an emblem that interrogates the tension between presence and absence, colonial histories, and the politics of visibility. The selections from the series displayed in this installation conceptually bring together canonical works of art from early modern Europe and prominent pre-Columbian sculptural figures, whose superimposed images emerge specter-like through darkened glass. Each work includes an accompanying text the artist produced for that pairing.

For millennia, humans and flowers have enjoyed a rich and intertwined history spanning time and cultures. Fossilized flowers have been found at early human burial sites and flora is used in medicines and remedies. Flowers have also evolved into symbols of love, purity, and rebirth, alongside their enduring role as objects of beauty and ornamentation. Flora Symbolica: The Art of Flowers explores the meanings and messages of flowers in American art of the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the timeless connections among art, nature, and human experience.

The Asheville Art Museum presents Native America: In Translation, an
exhibition curated by Apsáalooke artist Wendy Red Star, on view from May 22 through November 3,
2025. Featuring work by seven Indigenous photographers and lens-based artists from across North
America, the exhibition explores urgent questions of identity, heritage, land rights, and the ongoing
impact of colonialism.

Building on Red Star’s role as guest editor of the Fall 2020 issue of Aperture magazine, Native
America: In Translation continues the conversation through personal and often experimental visual
storytelling. Using self-portraits, performance-based imagery, and multimedia assemblages, the
artists offer new perspectives on Native life and representation today.

Head on out to the ballgame at McCormick Field. Asheville is taking on Bowling Green. Game starts at 1:05pm.

Quantum Energy Healing: Group Session & Journey

The medicine is inside of you.
Waiting to be awakened & activated.

Repair the nervous system, release limitations, clear trauma, resolve imbalances, restore health, expand your gifts, find deeper alignment to spirit, align to your divine purpose & embody more of your light.

Each person in group receives an entire hour of energy work and the specific codes to support them on their unique path.

This will activate the body’s self healing capabilities leading you towards your unlimited potential.

Make a cozy nest, sit or lay in meditation & be guided on a journey to activate your potential while clearing what’s in the way. Allow yourself to be transported into your inner world where messages, clarity & inspiration are found while alignment & transformation is experienced.

Quantum Activations*
Breathwork*
Guided Journey*
Energy Work/Clearing*
Light Codes*
Healing for mind, body, spirit*
Sweet community vibes & a time for you to receive, release, realign & recalibrate. Space after for optional connection & sharing.

Sliding Scale $20-$40: Cash, Venmo, PayPal