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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Next Stage Arts Project and the Putney Historical Society present “Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance,” a virtual lecture by scholar of traditional music and dance, Phil Jamison, on Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
The southern Appalachian square dance is a hybrid dance form that developed in the American South during the nineteenth century, and like the Appalachian musical traditions, these dances reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the region. In this Zoom event, Phil examines the multicultural roots and historical development of these dances and identifies the components of earlier European, African, and Native American dance forms that combined to make them uniquely American. He will also discuss African-American and native American musicians and callers who at one time were present in New England. These include African-American musician and barber John Putnam (1825–1895), who was active as a fiddler and dance prompter in Greenfield, Massachusetts during the nineteenth century. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Putney Historical Society. For more information and to register for the Zoom, visit www.nextstagearts.org.
Phil Jamison is nationally known as a dance caller, old-time musician, flatfoot dancer, and scholar of traditional Appalachian dance. A 2017 inductee to the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame, he has called dances, performed, and taught at music festivals and dance events throughout the U.S. and overseas since the early 1970s, including forty years as a member of the Green Grass Cloggers. Over the last thirty years, Jamison has done extensive research in the area of Appalachian dance, and his book Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance(University of Illinois Press, 2015) tells the story behind the square dances, step dances, reels, and other forms of dance practiced in southern Appalachia. He has given numerous presentations on Appalachian dance – from the Smithsonian Institution to Beijing, China – and he teaches Appalachian music and dance at Warren Wilson College, in Asheville, North Carolina, where for twenty-five years, he served as coordinator of the Old-Time Music and Dance Week at the Swannanoa Gathering. http://www.philjamison.com/
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
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Species Masks Now Available
We now have our native and special species masks in stock and ready to ship out! Sizes include large adult, small adult, and youth. Designs highlight honeybees, Golden-winged Warblers, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Appalachian cottontail. |
Luminaries are $5.00 each but to attend the lighting each night is free.
Memorial Christmas luminaries are available for purchase from the Friends of the Mountain Gateway Museum as a fundraiser for the museum’s Education Programs Fund. Luminaries are $5.00 each and may be ordered from Friends’ members at the museum (24 Water St., Old Fort) or by downloading and filling out the order form on the museum’s website www.mgmnc.org and mailing it to Mountain Gateway Museum, P.O. Box 1286, Old Fort, NC, 28762. Payment can be made by cash or check (made payable to FOTMGM) or by credit card if ordering at the museum or by phone.
The deadline is December 2nd.
You may choose to memorialize a deceased friend, family member, co-worker or pet, or honor a living person or pet. The name(s) of those being memorialized or honored will be affixed to the luminary bags which will be placed on the museum’s front porch, gazebo, and sidewalks, and atop the rock wall along Mill Creek on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5.
Lighting will begin at 5 p.m., and the luminaries will remain lighted until 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Buyers can pick up their luminary bags either at the close of the event’s second day or, by prior arrangement, at the museum until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
|
Species Masks Now Available
We now have our native and special species masks in stock and ready to ship out! Sizes include large adult, small adult, and youth. Designs highlight honeybees, Golden-winged Warblers, Northern Saw-whet Owls, and Appalachian cottontail. |
Luminaries are $5.00 each but to attend the lighting each night is free.
Memorial Christmas luminaries are available for purchase from the Friends of the Mountain Gateway Museum as a fundraiser for the museum’s Education Programs Fund. Luminaries are $5.00 each and may be ordered from Friends’ members at the museum (24 Water St., Old Fort) or by downloading and filling out the order form on the museum’s website www.mgmnc.org and mailing it to Mountain Gateway Museum, P.O. Box 1286, Old Fort, NC, 28762. Payment can be made by cash or check (made payable to FOTMGM) or by credit card if ordering at the museum or by phone.
The deadline is December 2nd.
You may choose to memorialize a deceased friend, family member, co-worker or pet, or honor a living person or pet. The name(s) of those being memorialized or honored will be affixed to the luminary bags which will be placed on the museum’s front porch, gazebo, and sidewalks, and atop the rock wall along Mill Creek on Friday, Dec. 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5.
Lighting will begin at 5 p.m., and the luminaries will remain lighted until 7:30 p.m. each evening.
Buyers can pick up their luminary bags either at the close of the event’s second day or, by prior arrangement, at the museum until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
3:30pm-4:00pm, Pre-Dance Workshop – Regular dancers assisting Beginners with basic ECD dance figures.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a snack from time to time to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
The Greene Space: Live from New York
In episode eleven of this series, host Adam Hamway shares what a few local musicians, comedians, dancers and animators can do from their apartments on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00pm ET. Don’t miss performances by New York artists! This program streams on the Greene Space website, YouTube, and Facebook, and is available for archived viewing.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Staff Picks From Around the Web
Royal Opera House:
Ballet Evolved
Through demonstrations, discover how barre work has changed considerably over the last 200 years.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
This holiday season, we are profoundly grateful to the community members who have worked tirelessly during this challenging year to keep their families, friends, and neighbors safe, fed, and cared for. That’s why Flat Rock Playhouse is spreading some extra holiday cheer with a Community Champion Giveaway!
Nominate an exceptional individual who has gone above and beyond to help others this year. Once completed, your nominee will be entered to win one complimentary link to A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas: A Virtual Production running Nov. 30 – Dec. 20. Contest runs for one month: 11/13 through 12/13.
Brevard Music Center Around The Web
Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.
Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.
Brevard Music Center Around The Web
Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.
Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.
Brevard Music Center Around The Web
Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated regularly.
Alvin Ailey: Ailey Forward
Enjoy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s first-ever online season. Available to stream from December 2-31, this incredible series of premieres, collaborations, behind-the-scenes talkbacks, and unique Alvin Ailey highlights from the past 60 years will leave you inspired and wanting more. All events are family friendly, and free to enjoy with no registration required.
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- SEATED SHOW
- 11 AM DOORS/ 12 PM
Burlesque Brunch is a monthly burlesque and belly dance show with a classic speakeasy feel. Join us every month and relax and enjoy our dancing dames and dandies in an up close and intimate setting. It’s a Sunday afternoon to delight the senses!
Join us for our festive End-Of-Year English Country Dance celebrating another fine year of English Country Dance! Wear your finest bling and sparkles.
Homewood;
3:30pm-4:00pm, Waltzing. No Beginners’ Workshop today.
4:00pm-6:30pm, Dance
All are welcome; no partner necessary; wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a festive snack to share at the break; fragrance-free dance.