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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Italian-born Valerio D’Ospina, widely considered one of America’s foremost contemporary artists, is the subject of a one-man exhibition at The Haen Gallery in downtown Asheville, NC. The exhibit will run through October 15.
Since July 2009, D’Ospina has been established in the US where he lives and works in Philadelphia. He is ranked by both national and international distinguished art magazines as one of the most significant painters of cityscapes and industrial scenarios in America. “Valerio D’Ospina: Patina of Energy” will open with more that than a dozen paintings that capture the pulse of the city, the energy of industry, and the patina of metropolitan life.
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
25 years ago, Flat Rock Playhouse debuted an exciting new program, Project Playhouse, with specially priced matinees for local students as well as regular evening performances for our patrons. The play was Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, a drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty and one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Reclaimed Creations is a unique sculpture exhibit created by renowned artist Sayaka Ganz. Utilizing reclaimed plastic objects, such as discarded utensils, Ganz creates amazing sculptures that visually appear unified at a distance, but are in fact separated when examined up close. Described as using a “3D impressionistic” style, Ganz’s exhibit includes installations of animals in motion, which are in rich in color and energy, to create an illusion of form.
About the Artist
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Sayaka Ganz grew up living in Japan, Brazil and Hong Kong. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University, Bloomington, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. A lecturer and teacher, Ganz’s work has been displayed at various institutions around the globe, including the Hermann Geiger Foundation in Cecina, Italy, the Isle Gallery in Isle of Man, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California.
My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear chaotic from the inside. When observing my sculptures up close, one might see gaps, holes and items being held on only by small points; step away, however, and the sculptures reveal the harmony created when the objects are aligned to the same general (but not identical) direction. Similarly, it is important to gain perspective by stepping back from current problems and look at the larger picture. Then one can perceive the beauty and patterns that exist.”
2018 event for CanAm Spyder owners and enthusiasts. All bikes welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1696705323753651/?event_time_id=1696705330420317
Show runs through November 7
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm
This beautiful exhibit celebrates the works of photographer Lauren Rutten and quilter Kari Morton. What these two artists share in common are a partnership in the five-woman, artist-owned Flow Gallery in historic downtown Marshall, and a deep love of Madison County, their newly chosen home.
In 2015, Lauren and her husband Andy, traveled the US for one year searching for a home. “From the very moment I arrived in Marshall while on this journey, I had a sense of having dreamt of this place since childhood – I knew this was where I wanted to be.
I have found that my life here is not confined within four walls, so I’m very interested in reflections, when the light shines through a structure, or a barn begins to dilapidate so the outside and inside merge.
Marshall finds itself in a season of change. Many families who are moving here to homestead live alongside families who have farmed here for generations. This collection hopes to show the range of those who have come to call Marshall home, as well as the hard reality of homesteading and its immense beauty, which are in direct relationship with each other here. In this land I dig my hands in the earth and muddy my feet on the ground, while at the same time experiencing the transcendence of being and connecting to so much beyond my body. I hope those who view these photos might experience this too.”
Kari and her husband, Mike, moved to Madison County in 2012, after having lived a fairly nomadic life. They decided Madison County was the place to put down roots and call home.
“This collection is inspired by my immediate world, the things I live with and the things I see – the garden in my front yard, the chickens in the back yard, the buildings in downtown Marshall, where I spend many hours working at Flow and serving as a guardian ad litem in the county courthouse. Each of my pieces tell a story of connection, to my community, to my world. I love sharing this part of myself with others.”
Flow Gallery is located on Main Street in the historic, picturesque town of Marshall, which lies along the French Broad River, just 25 minutes north of Asheville, NC. The gallery is in its 8th year of business and showcases the work of over 65 talented, regional artists.
When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Mark Your Calendar: Oct 11th at Hendersonville Country Club, 10-12. 2 part seminar: 1) Medicare Changes for 2019; 2) Guest Speaker and retirement planner, Jim Meaders from Atlanta, discussing taking Required Minimum Distributions, avoiding unnecessary taxation, providing an income stream during retirement. Contact our office today to RSVP (828) 513-5045 or [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/1897919443577170/
CLASSES WILL BE HELD on THURSDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. thru the month of October.
Wholehearted Fitness is so much more than just a workout! It’s a community, a sisterhood, and it’s a training ground for your whole being. Through mindfulness practices, dance, strength training, pilates, yoga, and self honoring rituals, Wholehearted Fitness helps cultivate inner and outer balance, so that you can embody both strength & grace and achieve your full power and potential.
**FIRST CLASS IS ALWAYS FREE, COME TRY IT OUT!!
**BRING A FRIEND & RECEIVE A FREE CLASS CREDIT!!
FOR MORE DETAILS & TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT:
http://loveyourlifebefit.com/wholehearted-fitness-avl/
WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING:
“Wholehearted Fitness is my all time favorite class…
I love it because, like me, it’s a little bit of everything. We work hard and build strength, we open and let go, and we anchor in a deep remembrance of who we truly are. I leave feeling renewed, connected, and empowered each time.”
Aradhana Silvermoon // Musician & Entreprenuer
“Wholehearted Fitness has been an answered prayer…
Lizzy serves up incredible depth and care in her classes while reminding us to ‘dig deep’, shine unapologetically, and step up to the plate of our lives. I feel stronger than I’ve felt in so long and have deepened my experience of self respect and self love. Arriving to Lizzy’s class is like walking in to a warm embrace. It is EPIC to be invited into the sanctuary of my own heart and body to find the solid strength to fuel my work out and really ‘pump up the volume’ in all areas my life! I am infinitely grateful for her love, guidance, and inspiration.”
Grace Sea // Founder of Sentient Birth School
https://www.facebook.com/events/445930205929196/?event_time_id=445930245929192
Plan to join us for a beautiful fall day on the links to benefit the prevention and treatment programs at Mountain Child Advocacy Center! Registration at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07efn0uojsb1304cfe&oseq=&c=&ch=
https://www.facebook.com/events/1011435395690394/
STORYTIME & ART
Our programs for preschool and school-age students are back at a library near you! Storytime & Art is for preschool aged students accompanied by an adult. Come join in the fun with stories and songs, then make a hands-on art project just for the little ones!
OCTOBER 11 — Second Thursdays, 11am
Meet at West Asheville Library (942 Haywood Road, Asheville 28806)
https://www.facebook.com/events/294260638074649/
What’s the deal with glassware? Come by Balsam Falls Brewing Co. to see how glassware makes a difference with the taste and smell of your favorite beverage. Order a pint and get it served in four different types of glassware. There will be a description of each type of glass and an experienced glassware practitioner available to talk you through the different smells and flavors. Don’t forget to have your Libraries on Tap passport on hand, keep collecting those stamps!
https://www.facebook.com/events/298448514083584/
The event showcases about 100 quilts made by the members of the Guild. The quilts range from the traditional to modern and from king-sized to wall hangings. Craft boutiques feature a variety of articles made by members for sale to visitors.
Fall and Christmas articles are always favorites at the show, and the Bake Shop always sells out of yummy munchies.
Entry is $3 and there is loads of free parking.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1887363174891847/?event_time_id=1887363188225179
Expand your consciousness and raise your vibes via VOICE. Tap into the power of YOU and learn how voice is the driving force behind all matter. Learn how to extend your voice to 4 octaves and heal your throat Chakra. Kara is a Singer-Songwriter, Coach, and Mentor to Voices That are Changing our World. Join Kara each week Thursday at Humanity Healing and get answers to your questions. Learn more about your own voice and how it influences your health, success, and well-being.
https://www.facebook.com/events/795769680626247/?event_time_id=795769743959574
Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.
The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).
Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.
*** POSTPONED due to upcoming weather challenges—please stay tuned for further details ***
Carolina Day School invites the community to participate in this year’s annual Golf Tournament, which brings alumni, current families, teachers, community partners, and friends from the community together for a fun fall outing. Proceeds from the tournament directly support the students and programs of Carolina Day School.
Check-in and lunch: 12 p.m. | Tee time: 1 p.m.
Country Club of Asheville
Cost: $125 per person. $500 per team
Register online: http://CarolinaDay.org/GolfTournament
The Golf Tournament kicks off Homecoming for Carolina Day School, which includes on October 12 a varsity soccer game; a family-friendly Homecoming celebration on Sgro Field; an Alumni Award Ceremony; and an Alumni All-Class Reunion. For details about this year’s Homecoming events visit CarolinaDay.org/Homecoming.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2227067750863158/
Delicious and a little spicy!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1517840598359906/
Help raise money for Our VOICE, a local nonprofit dedicated to crisis intervention and prevention for victims of sexual violence. 10% of proceeds will go to the organization and will support their 17th Annual Survivors’ Art Show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/304187406835143/
Class is creative and non-competitive.
Recommended for kids 7-10.
Kids classes run with the school schedule and begin again in the fall.
Thursdays, 4-5pm
Semester runs 9/20-12/13
$50/month or $160/semester
https://www.facebook.com/events/1030159423819630/?event_time_id=1030159467152959
We love our members! To show our appreciation for how awesome you are we are staying open late because we know how busy schedules can be.
Bring your friends and come splash and play with us in our newest permanent exhibit, the French Broad River water table! While you’re here, check out the new items in our rotating community exhibit space – you can learn about how native bees prepare for the winter and see artifacts from North Carolina’s rich mining history.
Museum members and up to four guests get exclusive after-hours access to the museum, with light refreshments and beer and wine.
All exhibits, STEM lab, and the gift shop will be open until 8pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1102819949886255/
Our colleagues at the State of Things return to Asheville on October 11 – 12 for live broadcasts of the popular midday news and talk program that covers a wide range of North Carolina issues and events. Join us for a meetup with Frank Stasio and the BPR News team. http://www.bpr.org/post/frank-stasio-state-things-back-asheville
https://www.facebook.com/events/169757977283219/
Join us during dinner service on Thursday, October 11th for our monthly Wing & Beer pairing! For this month’s “Adult Wing Night,” we are pairing up with our friends from Upcountry Brewing to bring you fantastic brews to accompany our fun flavors of wings.
We’ve come up with knock-out flavors to pair:
Mangose paired with Sriracha Buffalo
UpCo Mountain Lager paired with Ancho Lime
Soon to be Named Porter with Maple Bacon
Isoprene Hazy IPA with Teriyaki Orange
The flight will consist of 2 wings of each flavor (8 total) and 4 ounces of each paired beer for just $13.99!
Anyone that made the last Wing & Beer pairing knows this will be one you don’t want to miss, so stop in and try our unique wing flavors paired with Upcountry’s awesome beer!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1806668782795387/
Murder By Death at The Grey Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/204392613504307/
Showers on Mars will be here while you enjoy your 1/2 off salad and $2.50 vodka!
https://www.facebook.com/events/315897168965859/
Art Wavey & Shirley bringing a little High Country Flavor to One World Brewing. With a mesh of Soul Fusion and Grease Rock, this will surely be a show to share with your loved ones
https://www.facebook.com/events/1857844494335606/
Cheap deals on all Jameson products and Highland Brewing’s Gaelic Ale!
Come on out for a two-steppin good time when Brody Hunt & the Handfulls return to the Double Crown to play Classic Country hits and originals!
Stick around after the band for vinyl DJ’s spinning Classic Country hits and rarities!
https://www.facebook.com/events/535776350181479/
Latin Dance Party ft. DJ Oscar Jimenez & Dance Instructor
(Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & More)
https://www.facebook.com/events/250872798962986/
Molly Burch w/ Olden Yolk (duo), Cowboy Crisis
at The Mothlight
October 10th
Doors 8:30
Tickets $10adv
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1737043?utm_medium=bks
https://www.facebook.com/events/1972022323088207/
This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm