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Spring 2023 Amphitheater Series $45.00 An eclectic mix of music in TFAC’s popular Peterson Amphitheater awaits you this spring! From folk-rock to alternative country to bluegrass to jazz swing, TFAC’s lineup of 90-minute, outdoor concerts will fill the air with music and have you singing & dancing.
All concerts begin at 6:30 PM. Beverages will be available for purchase. |
Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Thursday, May
11, 2023
Eliada Lunch of a Lifetime
Lunch of a Lifetime
Asheville Amadeus Festival Kickoff + Beer Release
Not Rocket Science Trivia at Highland Brewing Downtown
Amphitheater Concert Series: Fancy and the Gentlemen
THE MICHAEL RABINOWITZ JAZZ QUARTET
Our Annual Lunch of a Lifetime is quickly approaching and space is limited! Please consider joining us for our one-hour lunch and presentation to hear more about how we are growing at Eliada! We would love you see you there.
Click HERE to become a Priority Table Sponsor. Please send your company logo to [email protected].
Click HERE to purchase a table of 8 or…
Click HERE to purchase individual seats at $15 each
What You Need to Know
- WHEN: Thursday, May 11th from 12 – 1 pm
- WHERE: The Crowne Plaza Expo Center (1 Resort Drive, Asheville, NC 28806)
- WHY: Raise $50,000 which will provide shelter, residential treatment, education, and life skills for children and young adults at Eliada. Helping children and teens in crisis develop the skills they need to overcome life’s obstacles and become productive adults helps ensure the future of our community. We cannot achieve this without your support.
- HOW TO ATTEND: The event is a fundraiser, but there is no minimum or maximum gift expected. We are happy for the opportunity to educate and inspire people about the valuable services we provide for children and youth. Tickets are $15 each or $120 for a table of 8 or $1000 for a priority table sponsorship. Any questions – reach out to Dillon Rubalcava ([email protected]).
- MISSION: Helping Children Succeed
- SERVICE AREA: State of North Carolina – Eliada serves more than 600 children annually through 5 key programs that provide a place to live, education, special education, food and clothing, and intensive therapy to children who need these services. While most children are from Buncombe and surrounding counties, Eliada serves children from all corners of NC.
During this action-packed hour, we will weave together an array of Eliada stories, milestones, and successes centered on this year’s theme: Gather and Grow. Please note change of date to May 11th, 2023. All donations will go to benefit the children and youth of Eliada, now in its 120th year of helping children succeed.
Eliada relies on the generosity of our community and its businesses. If your business is looking to support Eliada, please consider purchasing a Table Sponsorship. Promote your business at Lunch of a Lifetime and digitally, and get 8 tickets to attend for a great meal and greater stories.
Purchase a Corporate Table Sponsorship here
We also love and need support from our wonderful community and everyone in it. If you would like to purchase a full table (8 tickets) or individual tickets, then please join us and bring your friends to learn more about Eliada Homes.
Purchase a Full Table (8 tickets) here
Purchase Individual tickets here
• WHY: To learn more about our mission and raise funds which will provide shelter, residential treatment, education, and life skills for children and young adults at Eliada. Helping children and teens in crisis develop the skills they need to overcome life’s obstacles and become productive adults helps ensure the future of our community. But we cannot do it without your support.
• MISSION: Helping Children Succeed
• SERVICE AREA: State of North Carolina – Eliada serves more than 500 children annually through 5 key programs that provide a place to live, education, special education, food and clothing, and intensive therapy to children who need these services. While most children are from Buncombe and surrounding counties, Eliada serves children from all corners of NC.
Raise a glass and join the Asheville Symphony in celebrating the long-awaited return of the Asheville Amadeus Festival. We are kicking off the festival in style at Cursus Kĕmē with the release of an exclusive brew — Das Horner Bier. Das Horner Bier has a special connection to our festival’s namesake, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; a known favorite of his, the beer-loving composer even mentions this beer in a work from 1782! This light and dry oat-based brew has a slightly sweet, citrusy taste with a hint of spice and malt — perfect easy drinking for an early-summer Mozart festival. Join us as we launch the festival with a glass of Das Horner Bier and a snack from a local food truck — cheers to ten glorious days of Amadeus festivities!
WELCOME BACK TO ASHEVILLE AMADEUS
The festival began in 2015 as a week-long event, and in 2017 and 2019 was expanded to a grand 10-day festival bringing together some of Asheville’s most talented musicians, artists, brewers and entertainers for a schedule of performances, education programs, collaborations and social events. Headlining artists have included Emanuel Ax, Midori, Warren Haynes and Garrick Ohlsson.
Building upon the success of our rock-themed Festival in 2019, the 2023 Festival moves in another exciting new direction, this year celebrating all things Americana with theater, art, music, culinary arts, and more. Featuring banjo superstar Béla Fleck as our Festival Headliner, Kishi Bashi as our Festival Opener, and 25+ partner organizations offering 40+ events throughout this extraordinary ten-day Festival, this is the most ambitious Amadeus in Asheville Symphony history!
Trivia, Singo, tailgate games, and more! Our games are sure to challenge you, but c’mon… it’s not rocket science!
Based out of Asheville, NC, Fancy and the Gentlemen brings an eclectic mix of honky tonk, blues, southern gothic, rock, and classical roots to this americana band. Sensitive and rich harmonies weave through the tapestry of original compositions and carefully curated covers that celebrate the roots of American southern music. Fancy Marie, Katie Leigh, and Craig Kellberg enjoy performing as a full groove-infused band, while staying true to the core that is the artistry that is the songwriting trio.
Whether blowing bebop over a Mingus tune or freely improvising with Anthony Braxton, Michael Rabinowitz’s contributions have changed the conception of what the bassoon can do. Since graduating with a BFA in music performance from SUNY at Purchase in the late seventies Michael’s improvisatory skills opened the door for the bassoon to enter a variety of musical environments not traditionally associated with the instrument.
He has recorded with Ira Sullivan, Red Rodney, Wynton Marsalis, John Hicks, Dave Douglas, Chris Potter and Joe Lovano. His festival appearances include Chicago, Montreal, Berlin, Tri-city, Tanglewood, San Francisco and Hollywood Bowl. Michael is a founding member of The Charles Mingus Orchestra which can be heard regularly at the Jazz Standard in NYC. His quartet Bassoon and the Wild has performed at the The Vanderbilt Planetarium, Frick Museum, JVC Jazz Festival, , Penn State, Kavehaz and other venues in NYC. Ocean Eyes is Michael’s 5th CD and documents the development of his quartet with mostly original compositions. The Buffet Group USA has been Michael’s sponsor for the past fifteen years and has supported his participation in performances and master classes at the IDRS most notably the Jazz at June Festival in Oklahoma with oboist Paul McCandless
Michael Rabinowitz is joined by the three of the top jazz musicians in western North Carolina; Michael Jefry Stevens, Zack Page, and Rick Dilling. It promises to be a rare opportunity to hear great world-class jazz music without traveling to New York or Chicago.
Friday, May
12, 2023
ASAP’s 2023 Local Food Guide
Breakfast in Bed Mothers Day Brunch
Intuitive Shamanic Energy Healing: May 6 – May 12
Mothers Day Lunch
Grove Street Community Center’s Breakfast in Bed Mother’s Day Brunch
Brews + Bears Summer Event Series
LAZOOM Tours: BAND AND BEER TOUR
Celebrity Roast of Dean Trakas
TUMOKOHRS and B.J. LEIDERMAN
The free, definitive resource for finding local food and farms also features farm stories and recipes.
The 2023 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, hits newsstands this week. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian Grown certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, travel destinations, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. A digital version of the print Guide may be viewed at asapconnections.org/guide.
In addition to the listing content, the 2023 edition features stories that highlight the variety of farming across the region. Jake Puckett, of Crow Fly Farms in Marion, NC, details his passion for holistic animal management. Malcolm Banks, of Yellow Mountain Gardens in Franklin, NC, describes his mission to teach his neighbors—and the world—to grow their own food. Gwen and Jay Englebach, of Black Trumpet Farm in Leicester, NC, talk about building a business and customer relationships. Rounding out the issue are seasonal recipes from chefs at Cultura, Little Chango, The Montford, and Red Fiddle Vittles.
Find Local Food Guide copies at farmers markets, visitors centers, libraries, community centers, groceries, restaurants, and other partner businesses throughout the region. They are also available to pick up in the lobby of ASAP’s office in Asheville at 306 W. Haywood St., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact ASAP if you need help locating a copy in your area.
In addition to the print Guide, ASAP maintains the online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org. This database, with more than 1,400 listings, is updated throughout the year and is searchable by products, locations, activities, and more.
The 2023 Local Food Guide is made possible in part with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Marketing Service and Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Fund, as well as the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Asheville Regional Airport.
No need to shake off your jammies! Take the morning off and join friends for games, prizes, and breakfast at this pajama party.
Chloe Kemp is an award-winning, best-selling author and intuitive shamanic energy healer. Her inspirational teaching memoir, Wisdom Keeper: My Extraordinary Journey to Unlock the Sacred Within, has won multiple awards, including GOLD WINNER: Memoir by a Female—2022 Living Now Book Awards—Books for Better Living.
Chloe’s intuitive shamanic energy healing sessions last approximately 1-1/2 hours. Available appointments begin at 11 am. She prefers to only do one session per day. Chloe lives in Mexico and will only be offering in-person healing sessions in Asheville on May 6 – May 12.
Once you book your session, Chloe will give you information on how to prepare for it. https://www.chloekempwisdomkeeper.com/healing
HEALING TESTIMONIES
“I can honestly say my life has changed for the better in a blink of an eye. I can not begin to express how grateful I am to you for giving me the tools I’ve been looking for my whole life. My session with you was amazing!”—P.S., San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
You are a true healer. I always feel blessed to be in your presence; you continually remind me of the Divine. I definitely felt a shift during and after our session and there’s no doubt it had something to do with the positive results I received at my doctor’s appointment. Every little touch — from the music, crystals, rattle, feather, and even the cards for affirmations afterwards — created such a safe and sacred place for me. You are a beacon of light and love.”—K.M., USA
“The intense healing I received from Chloe helped to open me up to past life traumas and grief and to clear karma so that my current life can progress without continuing to carry burdens from the past. I feel lighter and free to better continue this life’s journey as a Lightworker. I felt surrounded by a healing golden light. In the days and nights after, I experienced vivid dreams and visions that helped to process past grief and prepare me for the work that is to come. I highly recommend this healing experience for anyone — especially all Lightworkers, Star Seeds and Indigos.”—C.P., Registered Nurse, USA
“Wow! Your ability to tap into my past life and clear the stabbing wound literally feels like you removed a knife from my stomach! I feel like I just had an amazing, empowering energy transformation. Thank you for providing a relaxing and safe environment for my energy soul healing. I am amazed that you could channel such powerful energy. I feel like I can now understand and move past my karmic struggle in that lifetime.” —A.J. USA
Celebrate all mothers and mother figures a little early with a delicious meal.
All mother and mother figures – please join us for an early Mother’s Day meal celebrating how wonderful all of you are! Call 828-254-1942 for more information.
Free
Enjoy the WNC Nature Center in the evening with a beer or cider in hand!
Wanna hear the best local music and drink the best local beers? Hop aboard LaZoom’s Purple Bus and rock out with a local band while we take you on a journey to Asheville’s premiere local breweries.
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Tumo Kohrs, is Mark Tuomenoksa and Sarah Kohrs, two extraordinarily talented musicians whose synergy and skills provide a sophisticated sound that exponentially exceeds what you would expect from any duo. While they principally perform on electric keyboards, they both are multi-instrumentalists and their repertoire includes the entire saxophone family as well as guitars and flute. While their playing skills are impressive, what separates them from the pack are the intimate original compositions of Kohrs combined with the powerfully evocative arrangements of Tuomenoksa. Sarah is a master of words, expressing nuanced emotions of love as well as the blunt realities of the pain that loving entails.
There are no pulled punches in Sarah Kohrs. And while her words spin the narrative, Mark’s arrangements bring the songs to life, alternately hugging and caressing, or forcefully spitting and biting, to magnify and amplify the experience. With Tumo Kohrs you don’t just tap your fingers. You cry, you laugh, you sit in stunned silence, or you jump out of your seat yelling, “Wow!” This is emotional hardball in the big leagues. You can’t hide; you’re going to feel it.
One of the beautiful things about Tumo Kohrs is the ease with which they switch gears – veering from sad to happy, serious to irreverent – and cross genres, all the while maintaining a delightful easy banter with the audience. In the end you realize that you’ve just ridden a roller coaster through many of life’s most powerful forces – love, trust, friendship, relationships – and you’re somehow better for the journey.
Sarah Kohrs and Mark Tuomenoksa aren’t following anyone, they are blazing a new trail forged entirely out of their indomitable spirits. And they are just getting started.
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BJ Leiderman isn’t following anyone either. He blazed his trail in the world of music and public radio decades ago.
For over 40 years, award-winning composer BJ Leiderman has enjoyed a multifaceted career as composer, lyricist, producer, copywriter and voice talent.
He is best known as composer of the Public Radio themes for Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Car Talk’s ‘Stump The Chumps’ theme, NPR Science Friday, Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me! and Marketplace.
Leiderman has scored TV and radio commercials for clients including Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, US Air, Corporation For Public Broadcasting, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Chamber of Commerce, General Mills and General Electric, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, The Annenberg/CPB Project and Christian Broadcasting Network
Saturday, May
13, 2023
ASAP’s 2023 Local Food Guide
Sip + Shop Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Gatherings of Artists + Writers Coffee
Bake Sale for Ukraine
ASHEVILLE AMADEUS 2023 Beer Brunch
LAZOOM Tours: BAND AND BEER TOUR
Mother’s Day Wine Pairing with Plēb Urban Winery
ASHEVILLE AMADEUS: ALT ASO featuring Kishi Bashi
THE ASHEVILLE JAZZ ORCHESTRA
A very special evening featuring The Asheville Jazz Orchestra playing a variety of l jazz favorites !!!!
The free, definitive resource for finding local food and farms also features farm stories and recipes.
The 2023 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, hits newsstands this week. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian Grown certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, travel destinations, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. A digital version of the print Guide may be viewed at asapconnections.org/guide.
In addition to the listing content, the 2023 edition features stories that highlight the variety of farming across the region. Jake Puckett, of Crow Fly Farms in Marion, NC, details his passion for holistic animal management. Malcolm Banks, of Yellow Mountain Gardens in Franklin, NC, describes his mission to teach his neighbors—and the world—to grow their own food. Gwen and Jay Englebach, of Black Trumpet Farm in Leicester, NC, talk about building a business and customer relationships. Rounding out the issue are seasonal recipes from chefs at Cultura, Little Chango, The Montford, and Red Fiddle Vittles.
Find Local Food Guide copies at farmers markets, visitors centers, libraries, community centers, groceries, restaurants, and other partner businesses throughout the region. They are also available to pick up in the lobby of ASAP’s office in Asheville at 306 W. Haywood St., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact ASAP if you need help locating a copy in your area.
In addition to the print Guide, ASAP maintains the online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org. This database, with more than 1,400 listings, is updated throughout the year and is searchable by products, locations, activities, and more.
The 2023 Local Food Guide is made possible in part with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Marketing Service and Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Fund, as well as the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Asheville Regional Airport.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom or somewhere to celebrate the occasion, shop Cloth’s Mother’s Day Sale at The Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Sip & Shop” Pop-Up. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and up to 50% off multi-season men’s and women’s apparel and merchandise. The sale is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 in the Presidents Lounge of the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
TFAC invites all artists: painters, sculptors, writers, performers & more — to a casual weekly drop-in gathering on Saturday mornings at 9 AM to share your works in progress, alert others, and chat about art and what’s happening in your community.
The first weekly Coffee is Saturday, August 20 at 9 am.
No RSVP needed, just drop by!
Free parking available on Melrose Avenue, behind and alongside TFAC.
Bake Sale to benefit Ukraine. Variety of baked goods including Ukrainian specialties. All sales will go to Ukraine for humanitarian aid via the UNWLA Humanitarian Aid Fund. The UNWLA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Head to the banks of the Swannanoa River, just past Biltmore Village, for an intimate brunch experience. Cursus Kĕmē, the brewery partner for the Asheville Amadeus Festival, has teamed up with local restaurant The Blackbird to serve up a delicious three-course menu created by Executive Chef Michael Reppert. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a Cursus Kĕmē brew — including the official beer of the festival, Das Horner Bier. It’s an exclusive chance to treat yourself to a beer brunch that you won’t soon forget. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a truly special culinary event!
Wanna hear the best local music and drink the best local beers? Hop aboard LaZoom’s Purple Bus and rock out with a local band while we take you on a journey to Asheville’s premiere local breweries.
NC Wine Academy will partner with Plēb Urban Winery to offer appetizers plus five food courses paired with six wines, including wines from Plēb as well as vintages from vintners in other regions.
Darko Butorac, conductor
Kishi Bashi, soloist
We head for the banks of the French Broad River to perform on Salvage Station’s massive outdoor stage. Featuring Kishi Bashi — a folk-infused, cinema-inspired artist known the world over for his cross-genre and multi- disciplinary approach to music-making — this ALT ASO performance doubles as the festival opener for Asheville Amadeus 2023. The final ALT concert of the year will feature representation from Kishi Bashi’s expansive catalog, including orchestrated versions of “I am the Antichrist to You,” “Can’t Let Go Juno,” and “Manchester,” alongside American symphonic favorites specially curated by Maestro Darko Butorac and Kishi Bashi himself!
Dedicated to advancing and preserving the big band jazz tradition, the 17-piece Asheville Jazz Orchestra is western North Carolina’s premier big band. Whether they are playing a swing dance, club date, or formal concert, the AJO is the hardest swinging band in Asheville.
Since its founding the Asheville Jazz Orchestra has been directed by Dr. David Wilken. In addition to directing the AJO, he also plays trombone and also composes much of their material. He can also be heard playing traditional New Orleans jazz with the Low-Down Sires and conducting the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band.
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Sunday, May
14, 2023
ASAP’s 2023 Local Food Guide
Mother’s Day at The Restoration Hotel Asheville
Sip + Shop Mother’s Day Pop-Up
Ladies Who Brunch Mother’s Day Popup
JAZZVILLE Mother’s Day Jazz
Mother’s Day High Tea
The free, definitive resource for finding local food and farms also features farm stories and recipes.
The 2023 Local Food Guide, ASAP’s annual free publication for finding local food and farms, hits newsstands this week. This definitive resource lists hundreds of Appalachian Grown certified farms, farmers markets, restaurants, groceries, travel destinations, and more throughout Western North Carolina and surrounding counties in Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. A digital version of the print Guide may be viewed at asapconnections.org/guide.
In addition to the listing content, the 2023 edition features stories that highlight the variety of farming across the region. Jake Puckett, of Crow Fly Farms in Marion, NC, details his passion for holistic animal management. Malcolm Banks, of Yellow Mountain Gardens in Franklin, NC, describes his mission to teach his neighbors—and the world—to grow their own food. Gwen and Jay Englebach, of Black Trumpet Farm in Leicester, NC, talk about building a business and customer relationships. Rounding out the issue are seasonal recipes from chefs at Cultura, Little Chango, The Montford, and Red Fiddle Vittles.
Find Local Food Guide copies at farmers markets, visitors centers, libraries, community centers, groceries, restaurants, and other partner businesses throughout the region. They are also available to pick up in the lobby of ASAP’s office in Asheville at 306 W. Haywood St., Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact ASAP if you need help locating a copy in your area.
In addition to the print Guide, ASAP maintains the online Local Food Guide at appalachiangrown.org. This database, with more than 1,400 listings, is updated throughout the year and is searchable by products, locations, activities, and more.
The 2023 Local Food Guide is made possible in part with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Agricultural Marketing Service and Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Fund, as well as the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and Asheville Regional Airport.
Impress your mom this Mother’s Day with an all-day brunch at The Exchange. Savor one of our signature brunch dishes or try our porkchop or flatbread special! Then leave a lasting impression with a trip to The Observatory where you can sip on our new ‘A Mother’s Love’ cocktail while taking pictures against the backdrop of the city and mountains.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift for mom or somewhere to celebrate the occasion, shop Cloth’s Mother’s Day Sale at The Omni Grove Park Inn’s “Sip & Shop” Pop-Up. Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting and up to 50% off multi-season men’s and women’s apparel and merchandise. The sale is from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 in the Presidents Lounge of the Sammons Wing. Featured cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.
Moms make the world go round so we are hosting a special Mother’s Day Pop Up with the Ladies Who Brunch!
We are taking reservations for the 11:30am seating only and then we are open for walk-ins from 12-3:00pm or until the food sells out.
Your reservation is held by a purchase of a carafe or a half carafe of cidermosa/mimosa mocktail.
Just select your party size during checkout to reserve your table or seats at the bar!
You will order food a la carte once you arrive.
About Ladies Who Brunch:
Chefs Terri, Beth, Michele are the three who brunch. For y’all that is.
Jazzville has curated a creative cocktail of choruses that are sure to meet your mother’s approval! Join us at the White Horse this Mother’s Day where you will enjoy your favorite standards made famous by the mamas of Jazz such as Ella Fitzgerald,
Billie Holiday, & Sarah Vaughan.
As a third-generation jazz performer, vocalist Bronwyn Cronin carries on her family’s legacy of thoughtful interpretation and untethered expression through the melodies that she swings. With a three-and-a-half octave range, the artist navigates complex harmonic tonalities in a style that is both daring and exquisite.
Pianist, composer, scholar, and educator William Bares received his Ph.D. in ethnomusicology from Harvard University. He taught at Harvard, Brown, Berklee College of Music, and the New England Conservatory before taking a job as Professor of Music and co-director of jazz studies at UNC Asheville.
Versatile, sought-after, and in-demand bassist Zack Page is a fixture in the Asheville Jazz scene. The artist’s powerful presence and effortless technique anchor the band creating room for dialogue. Zack’s work has taken him to all fifty states and around
the globe.
Justin Watt teaches percussion at Asheville Music School, UNC Asheville, and Furman University. After graduate school, Justin spent 2 years touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra where he toured the U.S., Canada, and Japan
Come join us for a delightful afternoon at Blue Spiral 1. Enjoy a glass (or two) of bubbly while gallery experts guide us through a teapot invitational exhibit that will feature forty functional and sculptural teapots in a variety of mediums. Next, a high tea featuring Asheville’s High Climate Tea Company will be served with a variety of delightful light bites and desserts.