2021 Park Admission
(Presently, tickets are only available through online reservations. Click here to book your visit!)
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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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The Playhouse Gardens are open and just in time for spring! Whether you’re going for a stroll, staying for a picnic, or learning about the different flora using the QR codes in each flower bed, we hope you’ll join us at the Playhouse Gardens. Stay tuned for upcoming events and learn about all the hard work that our volunteers do by following them on Instagram.
March is Red Cross Month, and for more than 130 years, heroic American Red Cross volunteers have provided hope and urgent relief to families in communities across the country.
This March the community is invited to join in the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and be
someone’s hero by rolling up a sleeve to give blood.
According to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds to respond to
patient emergencies. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients,
and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood.
All blood types are needed.
Be a hero in your community by rolling up a sleeve….
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.

The Asheville Catholic School Shamrock 5K/10K returns on Saturday, March 13 with a format designed to keep us all safe.
Registration
Everyone who is entered and those that cancelled in 2020 for the 5K and 10K have been automatically entered into the 2021 races. There is no need for further action.

Chimney Rock is an amazing spot to see spring migrants as they make their way back from the warmer, sunnier regions. Make sure you bring your binoculars to get a peek at numerous species traveling north. Just how many will you add to your list? A Park bird list can be found here. This hike is considered easy-to-moderate and does require advance registration.

(Presently, tickets are only available through online reservations. Click here to book your visit!)

Welcome to your new home, Samson and Bonita! The two red foxes will be joining the other residents of the WNC Nature Center and are coming to us from Izzie’s Pond Sanctuary in Liberty, S.C.
Samson and Bonita have something more in common than their new home. They are both less than a year old and were both injured as a result of being caught in leg-hold traps and each has three legs, which means they would not be able to survive in the wild but can live safely in a zoo environment.
“The Nature Center has long provided excellent care for animals that, for one reason or another, could not live in the wild,” said WNC Nature Center Director Chris Gentile. “We are so excited to be able to welcome red foxes back to our Center.”
Come say “Hi!” to Samson and Bonita at the WNC Nature center beginning Feb. 11, when they’ll enter their new habitat for the first time.

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.
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Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

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!

This annual conference brings together student EcoReps, sustainability interns, and faculty and staff advisers from around the region for a weekend of peer leadership training and collaboration. This conference is a great opportunity to learn from your peers, share your successes (and get constructive feedback), and get inspiration you can bring back to your own campus.
Key topics in 2021 will include:
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion in our work
• Effective Student Leadership/ Peer 2 Peer education
• Zero Waste initiatives
• Educational initiatives & events
• Adapting to COVID-19
• Translating student visions into institutional action
This conference will be held VIRTUALLY due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic.
Register
There is no fee to attend, however, you must register to participate in the virtual sessions. The registration deadline is Friday, March 19 at midnight.
The Playhouse Gardens are open and just in time for spring! Whether you’re going for a stroll, staying for a picnic, or learning about the different flora using the QR codes in each flower bed, we hope you’ll join us at the Playhouse Gardens. Stay tuned for upcoming events and learn about all the hard work that our volunteers do by following them on Instagram.
March is Red Cross Month, and for more than 130 years, heroic American Red Cross volunteers have provided hope and urgent relief to families in communities across the country.
This March the community is invited to join in the lifesaving mission of the Red Cross and be
someone’s hero by rolling up a sleeve to give blood.
According to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds to respond to
patient emergencies. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients,
and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood.
All blood types are needed.
Be a hero in your community by rolling up a sleeve….
To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood
Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. Completion of a RapidPass® online health history
questionnaire is encouraged to help speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the
instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who
are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh
at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High
school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height
and weight requirements.

(Presently, tickets are only available through online reservations. Click here to book your visit!)

Kolo Bike Park access is just $10 for the entire day every Sunday

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.
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Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays

Come see the story of Alyx and Dru, as it unfolds throughout their lives, performed along the Reed Creek Greenway. Audiences will walk the trail and see scenes of the same couple, played by a different pair of actors in each scene. Love changes us, in so many ways, and we can’t wait to have you with us on the journey. Starring: Andy Thompson, Bailey Loundsberry, Brooks Wallace, Carin Metzger, Christine Eide, Daniel Henry, Daphne Phillips-Sprague, Devin Stevens, Dillon Giles, Hanni Muerdter, Heather Bronson, Katie Jones, Kay Wise-Denty, Kirby Gibson, Lauren Otis, Locksley Blanchard, Marcello de Barba, Paula O’Brien, Reed Horsley, Scott Fisher, and Zak Hamrick. With trail guides: Dakota Mann, George Heard, Jered Shults, and Ryan Dever. Directed by Jason Phillips.
February 27th-March 14th, staggered showings on Saturdays and Sundays