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Thursday, March 11, 2021
DEBUSSY La Cathédrale Engloutie
Mar 11 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.

DEBUSSY La Cathédrale Engloutie

I’ve been involved with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for the last five years.  My wife, Emiley, followed her passion for the sea and originally joined the organization as a volunteer, and followed that by accepting a position in WHOI’s administration.  She is currently the Deputy General Counsel, and participates in policy and planning for all facets of the organization, which is involved in cutting-edge ocean research all over the world.

When they asked me to perform at their virtual gala in October. I chose Debussy’s piano prelude “La Cathedrale Engloutie,” a piece I have always loved but never gotten around to learning.  Debussy’s gorgeous work, which dates from 1910, is a quintessential example of his impressionist style.  Its veiled musical imagery paints the subtle play of wind, water, and light.  Its program tells of an old Breton legend, about a magical cathedral that rises, on certain crystal-clear mornings, from the watery depths.  One hears music that depicts dawn on the ocean, muted sounds of monk’s chanting, bells pealing and the cathedral organ in its full glory as the edifice breaks the surface of the water, and then the long, slow diminuendo as the mystical cathedral returns to the depths.

I chose this piece for them because, at its core, the story it tells is one of humanity’s age-old fascination with what lies below the surface of our oceans.  Woods Hole is dedicated to just that knowledge.  For more information on this extraordinary institution, please visit WHOI.edu.

Interview with pianist and BMC favorite Garrick Ohlsson
Mar 11 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.

Keith and Garrick Ohlsson

Keith shares an informal interview with pianist and BMC favorite Garrick Ohlsson. Following the interview, Ohlsson performs Chopin’s Nocturne in F-sharp Major Op. 15, no. 2 from home.

Kirill Gerstein: Live from Wigmore Hall
Mar 11 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Don’t miss our staff picks! Enjoy live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from Around the Web.

Kirill Gerstein: Live from Wigmore Hall

Pianist Kirill Gerstein (BMC 2017 Guest Artist) performs live on Thursday, March 4 at 2:30pm ET (7:30pm BST). This performance streams on the Wigmore Hall YouTube channel and includes works by Beethoven, Chopin, Haydn, and Schubert. Content is available for archived viewing 30 days after the livestream.

VERDI Requiem (Excerpt from Dies Irae)
Mar 11 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.

VERDI Requiem – II. Dies irae (excerpt)

Brevard Music Center Orchestra •  JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Jennifer Check, soprano

Ann McMahon Quintero, mezzo-soprano

Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor

Ryan Speedo Green, bass

Recorded on August 6, 2017,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.

Virtual Arts + Crafts Home Tour
Mar 11 all-day
Online w/ Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County

This year you can join us for the Arts & Crafts Home Tour from the comfort of your home!  Tour Possum Trot and Dogwood Cottages in Albemarle Park and finish with Sondley House in Haw Creek.  Due to location and accessibility, these homes would not normally be included in the tour, so this is a special treat!
“An Evening with The Avett Brothers” Tickets on Sale Now
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce “An Evening with The Avett Brothers” on November 19, 2021, in the ExploreAsheville.com Arena. Tickets for the event will go on publicly on Friday, March 5 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. A select number of tickets will be available via The Avett Guild for members. For more information about this event, please click here.

EVENT: An Evening with The Avett Brothers
WHEN: November 19, 2021 at 8:00pm (Doors at 7:00pm)
WHERE: ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville | 87 Haywood Street
TICKETS: Public tickets go on sale begins on Friday, March 5 at 10am

The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, I And Love And You, landing at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 & garnering critical acclaim. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200 & was followed by Magpie And The Dandelion (2013) which debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200. True Sadness (2016) achieved The Avett Brothers’ highest career debut to date hitting #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart, #1 Top Rock Albums Chart, #1 Digital Albums Chart, #3 on Billboard Top 200 & scoring 2 Grammy noms. That same year, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. In 2017, documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow & Michael Bonfiglio) was released. The film followed the band as they wrote their Grammy-nominated album True Sadness. The film was released theatrically & on HBO to rave reviews & is now available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In November 2018, the band headlined a concert for Hurricane Florence Relief, raising $325,000 to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. In 2019, the band released their 10th studio album Closer Than Together feat. single High Steppin’ which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Chart. New album The Third Gleam (August 2020) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Americana/Folk Albums Chart, with the vinyl debuting at #1 on the Vinyl Albums Chart. Single “Victory” hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Avett Brothers played two drive-in shows at The Charlotte Motor Speedway in the span of three months and ended 2020 on a high note with a livestream of their 17th annual New Year’s Eve concert. An estimated 150,000 fans watched the show, which featured a full-band performance and an impressive lineup of special guests. Coming in 2022: Swept Away – a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

Virtual Musical Theatre 3rd – 5th Grades w/ Studio 52
Mar 11 @ 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Online

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“Getting to know you…” Meaningfully connect and collaborate with young artists from across the country in this virtual musical theatre class featuring Broadway songs about friendship! In high-energy zoom classes combining singing, acting, and movement, students will hone their theatrical skills while developing a virtual musical revue shared with friends and family at the end of the semester. 

Thursday Night Live at Asheville Art Museum: Alex Travers
Mar 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

On second Thursdays, local musicians enliven our spaces with music to complement your visit. As you stroll the galleries, a variety of tunes adds new dimensions to your viewing experience. This evening violinist Alex Travers plays 19th- and 20th-century music inspired by the Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism Through the French Lens exhibition. Generous funding for exhibition programming provided by Art Bridges. More info at ashevilleart.org/events.

Thursday Night Live at the Asheville Art Museum
Mar 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Art Museum

On second Thursdays, local musicians enliven our spaces with music to complement your visit. As you stroll the galleries, a variety of tunes adds new dimensions to your viewing experience.

Hamilton Postponed
Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Peace Center

 

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Postponed

Important Information
The performances of Hamilton at the Peace Center have been postponed until late summer 2022.

The Peace Center is working to reschedule the events, and new dates will be announced as soon as possible. Ticket holders will be contacted when details become available.

This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times)

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The Drive-in Laser Show
Mar 11 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
WNC Agriculture Center

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Get Ready! Cabin Fever presents The Drive-in Laser Light Show! Coming March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 2021 to the WNC AG CENTER in Asheville, NC!

The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in!

Avoid the crowds! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night and one on Sunday! Choose from either the 7pm or 9pm shows!

The family friendly Laser Shows include some of your favorite Musical Hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Current Pop to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen video projection!

We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!

Imagine a night out with the family for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $29 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

Make it a romantic date night, night out with friends or fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our fantastic traveling Cabin Fever Laser Light Show!

Check out our special performances of the LASER FLOYD SPECTACULAR Friday and Saturday the 12th & 13th at 10:30PM!

We are here for just 1 weekend so get your tickets NOW- before we sell out!

The Steve Watson Jazz Quartet featuring Jazz Vocalist Jamie Wright
Mar 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Peace Center--Genevieve's

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Celebrated Greenville jazz artists Steve Watson, Vee Popat, Greg Alewine and Rick Dilling are joined by vocalist Jamie Wright to bring you an evening of jazz.

About the Artists

Watson’s career spans the decades serving as a member of The Bruce Hornsby Band and a studio guitarist in Los Angeles playing for television, movies, and records. Watson has recorded four albums since 2011 including his most recent in 2018, Reflections. His vast experience as a musician has allowed him to guide future generations. He served as an adjunct professor at The University of Southern California and a lecturer at The University of Miami. Watson is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at The Fine Arts Center, an art magnet high school in Greenville.

Popat is an accomplished saxophonist and music educator. In 2001, Popat won a Downbeat Magazine Award as a member of the UM Monk-Mingus Ensemble. CD credits include “An Evening with Saturday” with the Garrett Lynch Quartet and a live 2-CD set with Vee’s Olim Jazz Trio. He has performed and recorded with a range of professional jazz big bands and a host of jazz greats. A dedicated music educator, Popat has served in the award-winning arts programs of the Randolph Township Schools (Randolph, NJ) and as Middle School Principal in the West Essex Regional School District (North Caldwell, NJ). Popat is proud to serve as the current Director of the Fine Arts Center – South Carolina’s first public high school for the Creating, Performing, and Visual Arts.

Alewine has performed bass with the Grammy-nominated University of North Texas 1 O’Clock Lab Band and is a former member of the United States Air Force Band. He has performed with jazz luminaries such as Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Brubeck and has served on the music faculty at the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, University of North Carolina-Asheville, University of South Carolina-Upstate and Southern Wesleyan University. Alewine is currently the Instructor of Bass and Commercial Music at Anderson University.

Dilling has performed with such jazz legends as Clark Terry, Herb Ellis, Ernie Watts, Phil Woods, Houston Persons, Tony Monaco, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, and has shared the stage with drummer Louis Bellson. As a freelance player, Dilling performs with some of the region’s top jazz artists and is the drummer for the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, The Michael Jefry Stevens Trio, The Richard Sulman Group, The Todd Wright Quartet, and The Wendy Jones Quartet. He also leads his own dynamic big band, Time Check, that pays tribute to the music of Buddy Rich. Dilling has been on the jazz faculty at Appalachian State for 38 years teaching drum set studies.

Wright is a celebrated jazz singer who spent three years as the principal vocalist at Opera Ebony. The Seneca native began singing at the age of five and continued her musical journey through college where she majored in opera studies at the North Carolina School for the Performing Arts. Influenced by Leontyne Price and Aretha Franklin, Wright’s musical styling’s have been described as confident, versatile, and deeply soulful. Most recently, you will find her performing with her namesake band, Jamie Wright Band, or working on her current project, “Aretha Franklin Tribute Band

Steep Canyon Rangers
Mar 11 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Online

The Grammy winners from Asheville, NC come to Boone for a live concert streamed from the stage of the Schaefer Center into your homes. Frequent collaborators with banjoist (and comedian) Steve Martin, Steep Canyon Rangers are major players in the bluegrass/country and Americana scene today, with comparisons to The Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Zac Brown Band. SCR released three albums in 2020, including North Carolina Songbook, a recording of their 2019 performance at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, NC, in which they performed a selection of songs by NC songwriters such as Ola Belle Reed, Doc Watson, James Taylor, and Ben E. King; Be Still Moses, which has the band teaming up with Philly soul legends Boyz II Men and their hometown Asheville Symphony to perform reimagined versions of previously released SCR songs; and their most recent release of all original music, Arm in Arm. “Every song on Arm in Arm captures the North Carolina group’s innovative spirit, weaving in jazz, gospel, folk, and even rock phrases, creating an intimate and intricate sound that challenges, cajoles, and comforts.” (No Depression)

The Drive-in Laser Show
Mar 11 @ 9:00 pm – 9:45 pm
WNC Agriculture Center

No photo description available.

Get Ready! Cabin Fever presents The Drive-in Laser Light Show! Coming March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 2021 to the WNC AG CENTER in Asheville, NC!

The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in!

Avoid the crowds! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night and one on Sunday! Choose from either the 7pm or 9pm shows!

The family friendly Laser Shows include some of your favorite Musical Hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Current Pop to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen video projection!

We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!

Imagine a night out with the family for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $29 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

Make it a romantic date night, night out with friends or fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our fantastic traveling Cabin Fever Laser Light Show!

Check out our special performances of the LASER FLOYD SPECTACULAR Friday and Saturday the 12th & 13th at 10:30PM!

We are here for just 1 weekend so get your tickets NOW- before we sell out!

Friday, March 12, 2021
2021 Summer Cuba Agroecology Tour
Mar 12 all-day
Cuba w/ Organic Growers School

 Organic Growers School is partnering with Food First and Altruvistas to offer their fourth Cuba Agroecology Tour and their first such trip in the summer from June 22 through July 1, 2021, with a focus on the country’s intensive sustainable agriculture practices. The tour, to be comprised of growers, community leaders, educators, and activists who are passionate about sustainable agriculture, will begin in Havana and travel to destinations such as Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, and Matanzas. The trip offers participants on-the-ground exposure to Cuban agriculture and the food sovereignty movement and will highlight their engagement with the global food system. The intention is for participants to acquire the knowledge and strategies to create just, sustainable, local, and healthy food systems in their own communities.

Cuba has had a focus on organic agriculture production methods since the 1970s. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 ended Cuba’s access to agricultural inputs overnight, propelling them into what is now known as the “Special Period”—a crisis of reduced resources and increased hunger. The country embarked on a massive and rapid conversion to agroecology in an attempt to boost food production. The tour will focus on small farmers, sustainable food systems, and national security. There are multiple opportunities in Cuba’s diverse agricultural landscape to learn many lessons and insights for the development of a secure and sustainable food system elsewhere.

“The purpose of this tour is not to romanticize or glorify Cuban agriculture,” says Sera Deva, Director of Programs with Organic Growers School and the trip organizer. “It is instead an opportunity to learn about what a country-wide commitment to sustainable, local agriculture can look like. It will broaden and deepen our region’s wisdom regarding alternative food systems. Our goals are to show our participants the importance of cooperative farming models and sustainable farming techniques, as well as encouraging them to think critically about practical and governmental structures that could support a thriving community of organic growers and consumers.”

Local partners will provide an overview of Cuban history, culture, politics, agriculture, and ecology. Additionally, the group will meet with specialists who will provide background on the country’s transition into agroecological farming practices and the national policies that prioritize organic farming and the remediation of hunger. With a firm commitment to sustainability and justice, this tour will connect participants to farmers, consumers, activists, NGOs, policymakers and experts working to transform the global food system.

Tour highlights will include the following:

  • Discuss agroecology with Fernando Funes, co-author of Food First’s book Sustainable Agriculture & Resistance in Cuba.
  • Visit community permaculture and agricultural education, and food conservation projects.
  • Discuss changes in US-Cuba relations and how they might affect the future of tourism and agriculture in Cuba.
  • Meet with the National Association for Small Farmers (ANAP) and the Ministry of Agriculture.
  • Meet with a variety of small farmers and farmers’ cooperatives.

For the purposes of this trip, OGS is partnering with Food First, a “people’s think tank” dedicated to ending the injustices that cause hunger and helping communities to take back control of their food systems. Food First has been offering tours to Cuba for more than 20 years with the organizing assistance of Altruvistas, a socially responsible and philanthropic travel company that has facilitated 20,000 travelers to Cuba.

The cost of the trip is $2,950 and will serve, in part, as a fundraiser for Organic Growers School (OGS), a 501c3 non-profit organization. Thanks to a grant from the Christopher Reynolds Foundation, there are a limited number of partial scholarships for farmers and food activists to attend. This tour and all registrants will not be affected by recent political actions to restrict American travel to Cuba. Cuba is considered one of the safest destinations for travel, partially due to their diligent and holistic approaches to healthcare. Due to COVID-19, the traveling climate of the US (as well as tourist restrictions in Cuba) is changing daily. Cuba has implemented many of the same precautionary measures implemented around the world to minimize the spread of COVID-19 including social distancing, limiting travel to the island completely through the summer, and closing schools. In early November 2020, Cuba reopened its borders to travelers.

Potential tour participants can visit the OGS FAQ page which answers questions such as, “Why Cuba?,” “What are the legal considerations when traveling to Cuba?,” “Why ravel with Organic Growers School?,” “What does the tuition cover?,” and “What can I expect to experience?” Traveler testimonials from previous trips, the full itinerary, as well as a photo gallery can also be found on the website.

 

Beethoven Spring Sonata
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.

Pianist and BMC alum David Lai and violinist Charles Morey perform the first movement of Beethoven’s timeless Spring Sonata. David is a student of BMC faculty member Michael Chertock at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and Charles is the Acting Associate Concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

DEBUSSY La Cathédrale Engloutie
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.

DEBUSSY La Cathédrale Engloutie

I’ve been involved with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for the last five years.  My wife, Emiley, followed her passion for the sea and originally joined the organization as a volunteer, and followed that by accepting a position in WHOI’s administration.  She is currently the Deputy General Counsel, and participates in policy and planning for all facets of the organization, which is involved in cutting-edge ocean research all over the world.

When they asked me to perform at their virtual gala in October. I chose Debussy’s piano prelude “La Cathedrale Engloutie,” a piece I have always loved but never gotten around to learning.  Debussy’s gorgeous work, which dates from 1910, is a quintessential example of his impressionist style.  Its veiled musical imagery paints the subtle play of wind, water, and light.  Its program tells of an old Breton legend, about a magical cathedral that rises, on certain crystal-clear mornings, from the watery depths.  One hears music that depicts dawn on the ocean, muted sounds of monk’s chanting, bells pealing and the cathedral organ in its full glory as the edifice breaks the surface of the water, and then the long, slow diminuendo as the mystical cathedral returns to the depths.

I chose this piece for them because, at its core, the story it tells is one of humanity’s age-old fascination with what lies below the surface of our oceans.  Woods Hole is dedicated to just that knowledge.  For more information on this extraordinary institution, please visit WHOI.edu.

Interview with pianist and BMC favorite Garrick Ohlsson
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Keith’s Corner features inspiring musical performances and personal stories from our very own Keith Lockhart and special guests.

Keith and Garrick Ohlsson

Keith shares an informal interview with pianist and BMC favorite Garrick Ohlsson. Following the interview, Ohlsson performs Chopin’s Nocturne in F-sharp Major Op. 15, no. 2 from home.

Kirill Gerstein: Live from Wigmore Hall
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
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Don’t miss our staff picks! Enjoy live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from Around the Web.

Kirill Gerstein: Live from Wigmore Hall

Pianist Kirill Gerstein (BMC 2017 Guest Artist) performs live on Thursday, March 4 at 2:30pm ET (7:30pm BST). This performance streams on the Wigmore Hall YouTube channel and includes works by Beethoven, Chopin, Haydn, and Schubert. Content is available for archived viewing 30 days after the livestream.

VERDI Requiem (Excerpt from Dies Irae)
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Brevard Music Center
Digital BMC banner

Enjoy selected performances by BMC students, faculty, and guest artists on Digital BMC.

VERDI Requiem – II. Dies irae (excerpt)

Brevard Music Center Orchestra •  JoAnn Falletta, conductor

Jennifer Check, soprano

Ann McMahon Quintero, mezzo-soprano

Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor

Ryan Speedo Green, bass

Recorded on August 6, 2017,
at the Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at the Brevard Music Center.

Virtual Arts + Crafts Home Tour
Mar 12 all-day
Online w/ Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County

This year you can join us for the Arts & Crafts Home Tour from the comfort of your home!  Tour Possum Trot and Dogwood Cottages in Albemarle Park and finish with Sondley House in Haw Creek.  Due to location and accessibility, these homes would not normally be included in the tour, so this is a special treat!
“An Evening with The Avett Brothers” Tickets on Sale Now
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:45 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is proud to announce “An Evening with The Avett Brothers” on November 19, 2021, in the ExploreAsheville.com Arena. Tickets for the event will go on publicly on Friday, March 5 at 10:00am via Ticketmaster.com. A select number of tickets will be available via The Avett Guild for members. For more information about this event, please click here.

EVENT: An Evening with The Avett Brothers
WHEN: November 19, 2021 at 8:00pm (Doors at 7:00pm)
WHERE: ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville | 87 Haywood Street
TICKETS: Public tickets go on sale begins on Friday, March 5 at 10am

The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, I And Love And You, landing at #16 on the Billboard Top 200 & garnering critical acclaim. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200 & was followed by Magpie And The Dandelion (2013) which debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200. True Sadness (2016) achieved The Avett Brothers’ highest career debut to date hitting #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart, #1 Top Rock Albums Chart, #1 Digital Albums Chart, #3 on Billboard Top 200 & scoring 2 Grammy noms. That same year, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. In 2017, documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow & Michael Bonfiglio) was released. The film followed the band as they wrote their Grammy-nominated album True Sadness. The film was released theatrically & on HBO to rave reviews & is now available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In November 2018, the band headlined a concert for Hurricane Florence Relief, raising $325,000 to help those affected by Hurricane Florence. In 2019, the band released their 10th studio album Closer Than Together feat. single High Steppin’ which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Chart. New album The Third Gleam (August 2020) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Americana/Folk Albums Chart, with the vinyl debuting at #1 on the Vinyl Albums Chart. Single “Victory” hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Avett Brothers played two drive-in shows at The Charlotte Motor Speedway in the span of three months and ended 2020 on a high note with a livestream of their 17th annual New Year’s Eve concert. An estimated 150,000 fans watched the show, which featured a full-band performance and an impressive lineup of special guests. Coming in 2022: Swept Away – a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

Smith-McDowell House Museum Open for private, pre-booked tours
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Smith-McDowell House Museum

We are OPEN Fridays and Saturdays
for private, pre-booked tours at:
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM

Winter Nantahala Gorge Train Tour Great Smokey Mountains Railroad
Mar 12 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Bryson City Depot Great Smokey Mountains Railroad

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Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Great Smoky Mountains while traveling along the Tennessee and Nantahala (nan-tuh-HAY-luh) River.The historic trellis bridge Fontana Trestle takes you across Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Onboard dining is available by selecting our First Class Seating option or pre-purchasing one of our boxed lunches, an amazing unique moving dining experience. Arrive at our layover destination in the heart of the Nantahala Gorge for a one-hour layover where you can relax by the river or enjoy sightseeing!

We are operating under all current COVID-19 safety guidelines and ask that you follow all protocols. Find the information HERE! *Please be aware dining options are currently not available at your layover destination. You are advised to enjoy onboard dining by pre-purchasing a box lunch meal option along with your train tickets.*

Plan on being here by 1 hour before your departure.

Tuckasegee River Excursion with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Mar 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Join us for a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back to the Bryson City Depot. Pass by the famous movie set of The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford!

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1½ hour layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, bed and breakfasts and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.

Kristy Cox
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Isis Music Hall--The Main Stage

Kristy Cox is the new voice in Australian bluegrass. Adored for her youthful energy infused acoustic country/bluegrass. She has been nominated for three 2015 Australian Country Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year, Bluegrass Recording of the Year and Alternate Country Album of the Year.

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

This concert will also be Live Streamed from the Isis Music Hall Facebook Page

The Drive-in Laser Show
Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm
WNC Agriculture Center

No photo description available.

Get Ready! Cabin Fever presents The Drive-in Laser Light Show! Coming March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 2021 to the WNC AG CENTER in Asheville, NC!

The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in!

Avoid the crowds! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night and one on Sunday! Choose from either the 7pm or 9pm shows!

The family friendly Laser Shows include some of your favorite Musical Hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Current Pop to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen video projection!

We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!

Imagine a night out with the family for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $29 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

Make it a romantic date night, night out with friends or fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our fantastic traveling Cabin Fever Laser Light Show!

Check out our special performances of the LASER FLOYD SPECTACULAR Friday and Saturday the 12th & 13th at 10:30PM!

We are here for just 1 weekend so get your tickets NOW- before we sell out!

Hamilton Postponed
Mar 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Peace Center

show

Postponed

Important Information
The performances of Hamilton at the Peace Center have been postponed until late summer 2022.

The Peace Center is working to reschedule the events, and new dates will be announced as soon as possible. Ticket holders will be contacted when details become available.

This “theatrical landmark has transformed theater and the way we think about history” (The New York Times)

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater — a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography. It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

The Drive-in Laser Show
Mar 12 @ 9:00 pm – 9:45 pm
WNC Agriculture Center

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Get Ready! Cabin Fever presents The Drive-in Laser Light Show! Coming March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 2021 to the WNC AG CENTER in Asheville, NC!

The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in!

Avoid the crowds! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night and one on Sunday! Choose from either the 7pm or 9pm shows!

The family friendly Laser Shows include some of your favorite Musical Hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Current Pop to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen video projection!

We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!

Imagine a night out with the family for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $29 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

Make it a romantic date night, night out with friends or fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our fantastic traveling Cabin Fever Laser Light Show!

Check out our special performances of the LASER FLOYD SPECTACULAR Friday and Saturday the 12th & 13th at 10:30PM!

We are here for just 1 weekend so get your tickets NOW- before we sell out!

Drive-In Laser Floyd Spectacular Light Show
Mar 12 @ 10:30 pm – 11:15 pm
WNC Agriculture Center

No photo description available.

Get Ready! Cabin Fever presents The Drive-in Laser Light Show! Coming March 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th 2021 to the WNC AG CENTER in Asheville, NC!

The most spectacular laser show you have ever seen and it’s a Drive-in!

Avoid the crowds! Pile up into the safety of your own vehicle and come out for the fantastic Drive-in Cabin Fever Laser Show! 2 action packed mind blowing shows per night and one on Sunday! Choose from either the 7pm or 9pm shows!

The family friendly Laser Shows include some of your favorite Musical Hits from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Current Pop to Classic Rock! All choreographed with cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers, and DUAL large screen video projection!

We have a dedicated “Tail-Gate” seating area for every vehicle! Bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments!

Imagine a night out with the family for way less than a movie… Folks it’s only $29 per car -no matter how many people you pile in it!

Make it a romantic date night, night out with friends or fun for the whole family! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch our fantastic traveling Cabin Fever Laser Light Show!

Check out our special performances of the LASER FLOYD SPECTACULAR Friday and Saturday the 12th & 13th at 10:30PM!

We are here for just 1 weekend so get your tickets NOW- before we sell out!