“David Wilcox is a father, a husband, a citizen and a songwriter. First inspired to play guitar after hearing a fellow college student playing in a stairwell. Wilcox is now 18 records into a career marked by personal revelation and wildly loyal fans. His lyrical insight is matched by a smooth baritone voice, virtuosic guitar chops, and creative open tunings, giving him a range and tenderness rare in folk music.”

Listen to his song New Blue Horizon on our playlist.

• Annie’s Garden by Joe Ebel

• Daydream by Sapphirecut

• Stages, Intro by Hannah Hatch

• Blindman to the Breeze by Midair Dervish

 Check out our playlist on Spotify

and tell us which local artist or band you dig the most!

FIND INFO AT:  https://www.lwv.org/blog/100-days-and-100-ways-get-ready-election-day?utm_source=MonthlyHighlights&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=July2020

Learn to make dilly beans, salsa, fruit butter, and more!

Show everyone that you are an Arts Ally and help fund programs and services that support the entire local arts community.

+ Individual ($8.50/mo or $100/yr)
+ Dual ($17/mo or $200/yr)
+ Corporate ($500-$1,000/ yr)

The 38th Annual Asheville Quilt Show! Sept.25 & 26, 9-5; Sept. 27, 10-4:30.
Over 300 quilts from around the country. Over $11,000 in prize money, 25 Vendors, Demonstrations, Gift Shop, Silent Auction, Special Exhibits, Kids Sewing Station, Quilts for Sale, Opportunity Quilt, Food on Site. Handicap accessible, free parking.

BMC Staff Picks From Around the Web

Behind the Screen
Podcast About Auditions
Join hosts JT Kane and Matt Corey and special guests as they go behind the scenes of orchestras and auditions.

Black Folks Camp Too launched as a marketing initiative aimed at connecting Black individuals with camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Founder Earl B. Hunter was inspired by his son, Dillion, during a three month RV road trip in which they met only one other black family.

The inaugural class of the automotive apprenticeship program has kicked off at Blue Ridge Community College. The apprentices were presented with shop towels to mark the beginning of their time in the program.

The inaugural class of the automotive apprenticeship program has kicked off at Blue Ridge Community College. The apprentices were presented with shop towels to mark the beginning of their time in the program.

Earn while you Learn!

• Get paid full time—go to class 1 day/week and work 4 days/week
• Free college tuition
• Finish with a credential in your field

Living Room Live Rebroadcasts
Relive this summer’s concerts from Living Room Live! Viewers can stream past performances by a wide variety of artists including harpsichordist Bridget Cunningham, violinist Rachel Podger, cellist Colin Alexander, pianist George X. Fu, and many more. Watch these programs anytime you want from home!

The raffle will offer three separate prizes to three separate winners: first prize, Moog Source, serial number 2628 (valued at $2,800); second prize, an updated Moog Prodigy, serial number 3078 (valued at $2,500); and the Moog Rogue, serial number 3674 (valued at $1,500) as third prize. The Moog Source and Moog Rogue were expertly restored by Tone Tweakers. The Prodigy was expertly restored by Wes Taggart, who also updated the instrument with a Synthrotek MST MIDI-to-CV Converter, which allows control of the Prodigy from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, velocity routing, aftertouch or mod wheel MIDI messaging directly to the cutoff frequency of the Prodigy’s world-famous Moog filter.

All three synthesizers share the robust Moog build and rich sound quality as well as a shared technical lineage rooted in the legendary Minimoog, which is widely known as the most iconic, archetypal analog synthesizer of all time. The Rogue and Prodigy are renowned for their deep bass and flexible modulation capabilities while the Source is lauded for its rich sound, and for its sequencers, sample and hold, arpeggiator, presets, and unique data wheel.

Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.

Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!

Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!

The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.

Find locations around Buncombe County working hard to feed our community.

FOR STUDENTS: text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877.

View meal sites by geographical area, day of the week, and/or service type offered.

Playground openings.

Some areas remain closed including restrooms and picnic shelters. Paddle boat, water trike, and Jon boat rentals will not be available until further notice.

Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. Parks are open spaces to exercise for no or little cost, places for hurried individuals to reconnect with nature, and community areas to connect with neighbors and preserve culture. While these facilities and areas can offer mental and physical health benefits, it is important that you follow the steps below to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Guidance for Park Visitors

• Remember that ongoing community spread of COVID-19 continues. Practice the three Ws:
  • Wear a cloth face covering over your nose and mouth when you go out or are around others.
  • Wait at least six feet apart from and avoid close contact with others who do not live in your household.
  • Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer often.
• Stay home if you are sick or exhibiting symptoms.
• Wash your hands before leaving home and bring sanitizer or wipes, water, and sunscreen. No restrooms or water fountains are currently open.
• Maintain at least six feet of physical distance between yourself and anyone who does not live in your household.
• Outdoor gatherings are limited to 50 persons.
• Playgrounds are subject to regular cleaning, but the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread when kids touch contaminated objects, and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Picnic shelters remain closed.
• Keep it moving when using trails and step aside to let others pass. At some parks, trails may be marked as one-way only.
• Limit your park time so that others can also safely enjoy the space.
• Pack out all trash, leftover food, and litter to help minimize invasive species, bank erosion, and water pollution.
• Let us know how you’re enjoying your parks! Tag Recreation Services on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #IHeartBCParks.

The Buncombe Community Remembrance Project is part of the Equal Justice Initiative’s (EJI) National Memorial for Peace and Justice nationwide initiative for individual counties throughout the United States.

The Buncombe Community Remembrance Project is a collaborative approach utilizing a diverse community coalition led by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County.

• More Accurately Reflect History of Racial and Economic Injustice and Inequity

• Heal from the Silent Trauma Surrounding Racial Violence:

  • Jim Crow
  • Lynchings
  • Mass Incarceration
  • Violence in Communities
  • State Sanctioned Violence
  • Contemporary Racial Trauma and Violence
  • Such as “Black Lives Matter”

• Foster Local Conversations and Reflections Concerning Community Healing

• Community Healing Through

  • Truth Telling
  • Educational Programming
  • Reconciliation Events
  • Transforming Narrative

Craft Futures Fund

The Craft Futures Fund will support craft communities throughout the United States and their creative responses to COVID-19. These one-time, unrestricted grants of $5,000 will be disbursed to craft-based education projects that seed resilience, foster community, and amplify impact.