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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Saturday, September 1, 2018
John Trufant and Friends
Sep 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
185 King Street

John Trufant and Friends Live at 185 King Street…. Lineup coming soon!
John Trufant – Music
Brevard Lumber Arts District

https://www.facebook.com/events/297079904429617/

Raphael and the Dive Chips at Triskelion
Sep 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Triskelion Brewing Company

Strange Avenues lead vocalist, Raphael, and bassist Tim Green, join Ian Duvall of Asheville’s Sang Sarah. Take the stage Saturday night to celebrate the official beer release of Triskelion Brewing’s Strange Island North Eastern IPA, themed after regional alternative rock ensemble Strange Avenues!

New Wave. Alternative. Rock N Roll.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1842058735876436/

The Artisan Comedy Series: Emo Philips (Special Engagement)
Sep 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Artisan of Flat Rock

Named one of Comedy Central’s top 100 Comics of all time. Emo comes for one night only to the Artisan to delivery the laughs, and do a special Meet N Greet after the show.

Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America,” by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, and by “Weird Al” Yankovic as one of the funniest people on the planet, Emo Philips has performed over 6000 times throughout the English-speaking world, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theater in London’s West End. Since starting out in Chicago in 1976 at the age of twenty, Emo has had award-winning comedy albums, several cable specials (including an hour-long one on HBO), and many appearances on network television, both in America and in the UK. He has appeared in films (most notably, as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF) and has lent his distinctive voice to animated TV shows (such as Slacker Cats, Doctor Katz, Adventure Time, and Home Movies), but his first love, stand-up, remains his true one.

Special engagement: No free passes for this show. Artisan members and guests only. Tickets $18.50 for this one night only event!

https://www.facebook.com/events/155881348397374/

An Evening with Al Petteway
Sep 1 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Isis Music Hall

Al Petteway is a Grammy Winning acoustic guitarist who plays a compelling mix of original music with strong Celtic, Blues, Americana and Jazz influences. His virtuosic guitar skills have placed him in Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s list of the top fifty acoustic guitarists of all time. A show not to be missed.

Main Stage Seated :: $20 Advance / $25 Day of Show

Limited Tables Available with a Dinner Reservation :: All Other Seating is First Come First Serve General Admission :: Please Call Venue for Dinner (Table) Reservations

https://www.facebook.com/events/2127260650881647/

80’s Dance Party w/ DJ Heidi Renee at Ambrose West
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
Ambrose West

80’s Dance Party at Ambrose West (DJ Heidi Renee’)

Come dressed in your favorite 80’s gear and let’s dance!!!
NO COVER / Donations are RAD

80’s Tunes from the greats — Dead/Panic/Phish/Talking Heads/Michael Jackson….

WHERE: Ambrose West, 312 Haywood Road, 28806
WHEN: Saturday September 1, 2018
DOORS: 8:30pm | Dance: 9pm
GENRE: 80’s Dance Music
AGES: 18+
Tickets: NO COVER / Donations are RAD

https://www.facebook.com/events/437304280092324/

Asheville Vaudeville “The Labor Day – Hooray!” Show at The Grey Eagle
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
The Grey Eagle

Your summer labors are rewarded, Asheville Vaudeville returns!

Join an all-star lineup of Asheville Vaudeville’s finest artists, September 1st. Hosted by master puppeteer, Toybox Theatre, it will be a hot night of comic burlesque, awesome acrobatics, magic mentalism, sparkling standup, daring and delightful dance, and stupendous storytelling. Start your fall right with a perfect night of entertainment!

https://www.facebook.com/events/218690618758781/

Raelyn Nelson Band
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
Salvage Station

As an emerging female country artist in Nashville, history suggests that the quickest path to success is somehow aligning oneself with one of the major publishers, producers, songwriters, labels, or managers that are the heart of Music Row. So what do you do if you are an emerging female country artist in Nashville, and also happen to be the granddaughter of musical icon, Willie Nelson?

You hook up with an independent producer and veteran of the rock/punk scene, write some songs that are part Loretta Lynn, part Cheap Trick, and form the Raelyn Nelson Band.

Raelyn Nelson has been singing since she can remember. Having been raised on a steady diet of traditional country and gospel music, a gift from her grandpa in the form of a guitar during her teenage years was the inspiration she needed to begin writing her own country and folk songs.

Looking for a place to record these songs, a mutual friend suggested JB (Jonathan Bright), a veteran of the underground rock scene and independent producer. After recording some of these early songs, they decided to try to write some things together and see what happened. The result? A completely fresh and original sound, a true hybrid referred to by some critics as “Country/Garage Rock.”

When they aren’t recording their songs or making music videos, they are on the road taking their high energy live show to the people. Having shared the stage with such diverse musical acts as country superstar Tim McGraw, indie rock icons Drivin’ n Cryin’, and jam band supergroup Hard Working Americans, the RNB is proving that you don’t have to fit neatly into any particular “genre” to find success.

“I don’t really have any desire to be a ‘solo-artist’. Everyone in my family who plays music has always placed a lot of importance on band chemistry, on stage, off stage and in the studio. Our band can almost read each other’s minds. Why would I mess with that? We try to keep it simple: Write songs we like, record them, make a video, then go out and play them for people.”- Raelyn Nelson.

Her own woman: Daily Times http://www.thedailytimes.com/entertainment/her-own-woman-raelyn-nelson-combines-famous-grandfather-s-country/article_0ad0eb84-b012-5961-a46b-3d09046f03d6.html

Raelyn Willie and the Boys: Memphis Flyer https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.memphisflyer.com/memphis/raelyn-and-willie-and-the-boys/Content%3foid=10512681&media=AMP+HTML

https://www.facebook.com/events/2270179729664788/

RichGirl PoorBoy/ Alex Blum/ Sunsing Star
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
Sly Grog Lounge

RGPB
Indie band based out of Asheville, who made their start on the streets of Asheville. They moved to the stage and are on the verge of releasing their first ep.

Alex Blum
Asheville solo Artist who will blow your mind with amazing guitar licks

SunsingStar
Often compared to John Prine, Sunsing has been recording and performing regularly with musicians from the Bayou and Asheville NC for the new album Dollar and a Prayer

https://www.facebook.com/events/318020978950623/

Scoundrel’s Lounge at Boojum’s GEM
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
Boojum Brewing Company

Get ready to rock-out with some blues-rock originals and hit covers along with some deep cuts. Drawing on their influences of Blues, Rock, Funk and Soul, Scoundrel’s Lounge is creating a buzz around the Asheville/Waynesville area that’s guaranteed to get people moving.
Consisting of guitar, bass,and drums Scoundrel’s Lounge knows how to put on a show.Bring your party hat and your dancing shoes, and be ready to groove to the smooth stylistic sounds of SCOUNDREL’S LOUNGE.

https://www.facebook.com/events/865687413640811/

Subsonics with Greg Cartwright and Cadavernous
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
Fleetwood's

Storied Atlanta garage rockers Subsonics come to Asheville to blow the house down with garage godfather Greg Cartwright and local heavy rockers Cadavernous!

Subsonics
https://slovenly.bandcamp.com/album/subsonics-in-the-black-spot-lp

Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound/Oblivians)
https://reigningsound.bandcamp.com/

Cadavernous
https://www.facebook.com/events/848178508594583/

Tickets $5 adv $7 day of

https://www.facebook.com/events/169752797062714/

The Rahm Sqaud feat. Jaze Uries, Ben Bjorlie and special guests.
Sep 1 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 12:00 am
One World Brewing West

Rahm Sqaud – Orignal grooves and choice cuts.

https://www.facebook.com/events/330703214340944/

DJ Honey
Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
LaZoom Tours

Come join us Saturday night with the always amazing DJ Honey! If you like funk, house and classic hip hop you definitely want to be at the LaZoom Room on Saturday 10pm-2am!

https://www.facebook.com/events/239408250020709/?event_time_id=239408263354041

Get Sad Y’all – Asheville | The One Stop
Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall

Are you listening?

Think back to a time when Skrillex was just Sonny, Warped Tour was only $20, and Patrick Stump was a wee bit tubby. When hair was swooped, pants were tight, belts were studded, and shoes were checkered…

Join us at The One Stop in Asheville, NC on 9/1 as we recreate the past for Get Sad Y’all! Break out that old band tee and come sing your heart out, dance (dance), and most importantly, remember that everything is alright as we spin all the essential emo & pop-punk tunes from your awkward years.

$5 suggested cash donation at the door – please help us get back to Raleigh. Sorry kids, this party is for adults only (21+).

DJ SETS FROM:
– Zach Dawson (akissforjersey)
– eleventyseven

$5 suggested donation at the door
21+

https://www.facebook.com/events/2096270960615855/

Ladies Night This Saturday!
Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 1:00 am
Polanco Restaurant

Ladies free all night this Saturday! Come and bring friends and request your favorite songs! Pop, Latin, and all your favorites.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2258111850870235/

Saturday Night Jive w/ Marley Carroll | Summer Dance Series 9/1
Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 2:00 am
Asheville Music Hall

Marley Carroll is bringing his ‘Lose Yourself to Dance’ set to THREE DATES for Asheville Music Hall’s ‘Saturday Night Jive’ Summer Dance Series!

Genre: Dance
Cover: $5 Suggested Donation
Doors/Music: 10PM
Ages: 21+

WHAT IS THE ‘LOSE YOURSELF TO DANCE’ SET:

“Lose Yourself To Dance” has become #Asheville’s hottest dance party. Guided by his well-honed instincts developed over years of touring and club DJing, Marley Carroll guides packed audiences through a marathon set that is frequently surprising and always satisfying. From classic hip-hop and soul to contemporary indie dance hits to obscure afrobeat, funk, disco and everything in between, no genre or era is out-of-bounds. This is a dance party for fans of music!

MORE ON Marley Carroll

Hailing from the misty mountains of Asheville, NC, Marley Carroll has been making waves as a thoughtful, sophisticated electronic producer with a penchant for melancholy melodies and warm, silvery vocals. Known as “the producer’s producer,” Carroll commands respect among his peers and a steadily-growing audience of fans. A classically trained pianist and percussionist, but never content to color inside the lines, he became the youngest ever to win the title of Best Scratch DJ for his home state of North Carolina – at 17. In the years since, he has never stopped evolving, undergoing a full transformation into a veteran producer, DJ, and dynamic live performer.

His self-produced 2007 debut album Melanaster was the result of meticulous bedroom alchemy, recalling a lost Radiohead LP submerged in ten feet of saltwater. The album’s sonic signature can be found somewhere between the beautiful haze of early ’90s shoegaze rock (My Bloody Valentine) and early 2000s IDM (Autechre, Squarepusher). Smeared, melancholy pop songs tethered to abstract electronic rhythms, or what NPR called “gorgeously subdued glitch-pop.”

In 2011, Carroll truly came into his own as a producer and live performer. He developed a solo PA set to bring a more raw and improvisatory vision of his music to live audiences, combining vocals, turntables, hardware controllers, and analog Moog synth. His onstage performances are exercises in understated talent that mix live vocals with stunning and unorthodox turntablist skills over a bed of sophisticated electronica. In 2012, he toured with forward-thinking producers like Shigeto, Dabrye, and Emancipator, and appeared at groundbreaking music festivals across the country (Moogfest, Decibel, Coachella). The galvanic dance floor energy of larger audiences infused his drum-driven 2012 EP R&S / Cedars, and its title track garnered a favorable feature from XLR8R. Steadily, national attention was building for Carroll’s unique style of subtle and compelling dance music.

In December 2013 he released Sings, a new full-length LP that combines the best of his recent instrumental work with his considerable skills as a songwriter. A densely propulsive electronic album rooted in forest imagery, Sings received universal critical acclaim, drawing praise from tastemakers like Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Bandcamp and Impose Magazine. Sings was named NC’s Best Album Of 2013 by YES! Weekly.

“Marley Carroll is connoisseur of groove, a tastemaker with a diverse palette and great attention to detail. Gifted in the dark arts of composition, production and turntablism, Marley Carroll is a veteran in the making.” – Emancipator

Marley Carroll is currently unsigned. He releases music via Melanaster Records, a self-run label.

website: http://marleycarroll.com/
video: https://youtu.be/REO0NIDz4W4

https://www.facebook.com/events/186945348625162/

The Screaming J’s
Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 2 @ 1:00 am
Salvage Station

Screaming J’s

https://www.facebook.com/events/927131500814792/

Sunday, September 2, 2018
14th Annual Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention
Sep 2 all-day

Who:                Caldwell Arts Council, Lenoir, North Carolina

When:              Labor Day Weekend: August 31, September 1 and 2, 2018.

Where:            Jones Farm, 3590 NC-268, Historic Happy Valley, Caldwell County, NC

Cost:                Friday $5, Saturday $10, Sunday $15

 

Experience a perfect Labor Day Weekend on the banks of the Yadkin River being surrounded by mountain music, dance, food and beautiful scenery.   Festival music begins at 7:00 PM Friday featuring Pam and Brett Riggs, The Sunny Mountain Serenaders, and Jason Cade along with cakewalks and simple mountain dances ($5 adults, 15 & under free).   Gates open for primitive camping on Thursday.

Saturday is packed with great entertainment!  The music competition begins at 10:00 AM and includes 12 separate categories.  The Youth Tent offers music performances by some extremely talented youngsters. Non-music and children’s activities include hayrides, storytelling, children’s crafts, and rock stacking in the river.

The weekend ends with a Sunday concert starting at 10:00 AM featuring an all-star lineup of folk, blues, gospel, old-time, Cajun and bluegrass musicians including the Kruger Brothers, The Harris Brothers, Strictly Clean and Decent, Irish folk music plus other performances and workshops.   This fantastic weekend ends approximately 5:00 PM on Sunday.  Friday $5, Saturday $10, Sunday $15, $25 for Weekend Pass, children under 16 free.

When was the last time you had the privilege of sitting on the banks of a mountain river with music echoing throughout the hills around you.  So come for a day or camp for the weekend.

Check out the details and directions at www.happyvalleyfiddlers.org .

Learn about the historic Happy Valley at http://explorecaldwell.com/happy-valley

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Always a Bridesmaid
Sep 2 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

From the writing team behind last year’s smash sensation The Dixie Swim Club. In this rollicking comedy, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings, and hilarity ensues. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger to catch a bride’s bouquet or have been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny play by Jones Hope Wooten is definitely for you…and your dearly beloved.

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

Asheville VegFest
Sep 2 all-day
Pack Square Park, Asheville, NC

Asheville VegFest, presented by the Asheville Vegan Society, is a celebration of compassionate eating and sustainable living, where vegetarians, vegans, and the veg-curious alike can explore and celebrate the benefits of plant-based eating. Held in gorgeous Pack Square Park in beautiful downtown Asheville, this family-friendly event will feature live music, speaker sessions, local beer, a kids’ activity area, and best of all—food!

Best of 2018 by Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool
Sep 2 all-day
NC

Students at the Visual Arts Preschool at Roots + Wings School of Art and Design engage with pre-K education fundamentals through a dynamic, arts based curriculum. Literacy, numeracy, social skills, community building, cultural and environmental studies are approached through an art and design thinking lens, as students explore learning concepts experientially across multiple platforms.

The Roots + Wings Visual Arts Preschool ‘Best of 2018’ collection is a cross section of the diverse pre-K education program and includes investigations into art movements, community and culture, storytelling, and creative play.

Chihuly at Biltmore
Sep 2 all-day
Biltmore House

The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).

The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders)Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).

Three new works
 were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.

Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Sep 2 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exquisite, interactive exhibit is designed to inspire and educate visitors about the storied history and evocative power of scent while taking them on a full sensory journey, literally! Blending flora, fashion and science, Making Scents showcases some of Mother Nature’s most fragrant botanicals and unveils the plants and flowers behind some of the world’s most iconic perfumes. Visitors will explore the mysterious power of the sense of smell, learn about the artistry and science behind the fragrance industry and even compose their own basic fragrance.

From traditional harvest and extraction methods to chemical combinations of synthetic fragrances, Making Scents uncovers the technical processes behind fragrance creation through an immersive, multisensory experience. Art, passion and craft come together inside the exhibit’s iconic bottle display, which showcases the unique designs of more than 100 perfume bottles, some dating back to ancient the Greek and Roman eras. By integrating horticulture, history and pop culture, Making Scents is sure to enlighten the senses and engage the minds of visitors about the fragrance industry and the living world in a fun, dynamic way.

Nature Across the Carolinas: Fiber Art with Quilts
Sep 2 all-day
NC Arboretum

This exhibit showcases the work of three leading fiber artists who explore Western North Carolina’s mountains, meadows and marshes using fabrics and fibers. Their quilted wall art offers a link to familiar images of this region, echoing the Arboretum’s role of connecting people with plants. Through their diverse styles, construction methods and subject matter, artists Mary Stori, Judy Simmons and Kate Weston add a contemporary twist to the area’s rich and storied quilt-making tradition. Their exhibit features  pieces of varying sizes, from large focal-point wall hangings to medium-sized wall art to small work suitable for tabletop display. All pieces are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The North Carolina Arboretum Society.

About the Artists

Mary Stori

From her home in Clyde, N.C., Mary creates botanical and organic themed art quilts using artisian-made, hand-dyed cotton, linen, silk and rayon fabrics. She also utilizes hand-felted and hand-dyed wool as rich backdrops, offering texture and depth to her work. Bead embellishment is another one of her trademarks. Learn more on her website.

Judy Simmons

Judy creates her own fabric in her Fletcher, N.C. studio using surface design techniques, including fabric marbling, dyeing, color lifting and silk screening. Much of the imagery in her work utilizes her own photography printed on fabric. To learn more about Judy, please click here.

Kate Weston

From her home in Statesville, N.C., Kate focuses on the creation of complex cloth through the application of dye, paint and embellishment, such as fabric overlay or manipulation and the application of non-fiber materials.  Coupled with skillful machine quilting, Kate’s works create and stunning interplay of color and texture. Please visit Kate’s website to learn more.

Red Hot in the Blue Ridge
Sep 2 all-day
175 Biltmore Avenue

The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018Red Hot in the Blue Ridge celebrates Western North Carolina’s unique place in the history of American Studio Glass. Many other organizations and galleries across WNC are also hosting glass-focused events, programs and exhibitions during the region’s Summer of Glass celebration, which coincides with a new exhibition at Biltmore of multi-media artist Dale Chihuly’s monumental glass sculptures.  Visit www.ashevilleart.org for details.

2018 Dacusville Farm Show
Sep 2 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

2018 DACUSVILLE FARM SHOW

Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd

$5 Admission – FREE Parking
Children under 12 FREE
Military FREE with ID
Gates open at 8:00AM each day

Please join us for the 6th annual Dacusville Farm Show. Fun for the entire family:

Antique Tractors and Farm Equipment
Live Music and Shows
Food, Drinks, Homemade Ice Cream
Arts, Crafts, Kid Zone
Live Steam Engine and Saw Mill Demonstrations
Classic Cars, Trucks, and Jeeps
Ugliest Tractor Contest on Sunday

We’ll also be honoring our military veterans during a Quilts of Valor presentation on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be a quilt raffle with the feature tractor logo (John Deere). Tickets are 6 for $5. Proceeds benefit the Quilts of Valor Organization.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1286482604829586/

Labor Day Weekend Family Fun
Sep 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

Enjoy the last holiday weekend of summer experiencing what makes Chimney Rock the ideal place to play. Hike on one of the Park’s many trails or join Fox Mountain Guides for a real rock climbing experience.

Snapshots of Summer Photo Contest
Sep 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chimney Rock Park

It’s hard not to crack a smile while enjoying amazing views of Lake Lure and the Hickory Nut Gorge from on top of the Chimney. Capture photos of your family and friends enjoying the Park and enter them into our Smiles of Spring Photo Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes.  We’ll use the winning entries on our website and Facebook album, and you’ll win some fun prizes. Photos must be taken within the Chimney Rock section of the Park.
GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS:
First Place – An overnight getaway to Hickory Nut Gorge with a stay at the historic 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, two passes to Chimney Rock, brunch for two at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn & Spa, and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours
Second Place – A Chimney Rock prize package including two passes to Chimney Rock, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and two tickets for a tour with Lake Lure Boat Tours.
People’s Choice – Selected by our Facebook fans, the winning photo will be featured as the cover photo of our Facebook page for two weeks and the cover of our Pinterest board of winning photos. Prize includes two Park admission tickets, lunch for two at the Old Rock Café and a $20 gift certificate for Old Time Photo in Chimney Rock Village.
CONTEST RULES:

There is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken inside Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 21, 2018- Sept. 21, 2018. The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.
Up to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:

Facebook: First, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page and share our photo contest post on your wall. Then post your photo to our wall with the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words) through your personal Facebook account. Next, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.
Pinterest: First, re-pin our photo contest pin to one of your boards and follow our 2017 The Different Seasons of Chimney Rock Spring Photo Contest Board so we can easily contact you. Then pin your photo with the hashtags #chimneyrock AND #photocontest with your personal account, and include the photographer’s name and a brief caption (25-75 words).
Twitter: First, follow Chimney Rock Park and retweet our tweet about the photo contest. Then tweet your photo to @ChimneyRockPark with the photographer’s name and the hashtag #photocontest. Next, send us private messages with your brief photo caption.
E-mail: If you don’t have access to any social media sites listed above, you may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to [email protected].
Snail Mail: Send your print photo with the clearly marked photographer’s name, city & state, a brief typed photo caption and a phone number to: Photo Contest, Chimney Rock Management LLC, PO Box 39, Chimney Rock, NC 28720.

Every entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name, city & state, a brief photo caption your photo of the Seasons of Chimney Rock, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.
Photos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.
For entries showing human faces, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.
Entries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of a face of Chimney Rock. Emphasis will be placed on quality, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.
Digital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.
Decisions of the judges are final.

Winners will be notified and announced  at chimneyrockpark.com and on Chimney Rock’s social media channels.
For more information, call 1-800-277-9611 or email us at [email protected].

RockFest at Emerald Village
Sep 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Bring your friends Saturday September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 and enjoy RockFest at Emerald Village, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland. Celebrate the gem and mineral heritage of the mountains in the spectacular home of 12 historic mines! Enjoy a picnic or live music in the tent both days!

Gem mining, mine tours, gold panning and mineral collecting will be available (for a fee) all day long both days from 9:00 AM till 6:00 PM. At 10:00 AM each day kids help feed the Rainbow Trout inside the Bon Ami Mine. A free talk and guided hike each day at 11:00 AM will lead to a small but historic “hidden” mine. Catch a mountain-music concert under the tent at Noon each day followed by others during the afternoon, with 7 great toe-tapping groups over 2 days. Join us at 1:00 each day for a fascinating talk at the entrance to the Big Deal Mine. At 3:00 PM daily a second guided hike leads to another “hidden” mine and to view old mining equipment.

Children (12 and under) will enjoy a free Kid’s Treasure Hunt both days. While at Emerald Village be sure to explore all 10 levels of the Discovery Mill exhibits, including a Music Museum, a Black Light Exhibit, a model railroad display, and lots of good old antique junk!

After a day of fun on Saturday, come back for a special Black Light Mine Tour at 8:30 PM ($15 Adults/$10 Students). Enjoy colors hidden underground that few have ever seen! Bring your camera for some awesome photos! RockFest at Emerald Village is a great way to celebrate the end of summer in a unique setting in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1772327212880380/

Weave a Bench – September 2018
Sep 2 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Silver River Center for Chair Caning

Learning to weave a curved seat bench.
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https://www.facebook.com/events/273704886498074/

Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline
Sep 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Odyssey ClayWorks

Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline

Fridays 10am-12:30pm
August 31- October 5

Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the class for you! Join Gabriel each Friday as he demystifies the techniques that will help you learn to love the glazing process, achieve more dynamic results, and get your work noticed. Topics will include under and overglaze decoration, glazing large and delicate work, spraying glazes, and multiple firings. We will also examine the basics of formulating, mixing, or altering a glaze.

Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee