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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Monday, August 31, 2020
Flat Rock Playhouse Pop-Up Market
Aug 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Flat Rock Playhouse
Scott and Ava Treadway standing by counter with soap making materials

Longtime and beloved Vagabond Scott Treadway (pictured above with daughter and Studio 52 performer, Ava Treadway) is taking on a new role – soap maker! In this article by Blue Ridge Now, learn how the pandemic has affected Scott and fueled his newest venture. Though his shop has many scents that are sold out, there are select scents available for purchase like Pipe Tobacco, Cinnamon, Volcano from Capri Blue, Candy Apple, and even a facial bar with activated charcoal and eucalyptus.

Scott has been joining other Vagabond entrepreneurs  with a pop-up market outside the Gift Shop at the Playhouse. The next Pop-Up Market will be 1-3 PM on Monday, August 31. Please wear a mask!

Budgeting and Money Management
Aug 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online

No cost due to sponsor support

As an entrepreneur, it’s important to learn to control your money so that it works for you. Having a solid budget and becoming financially stable throughout the year will increase your options and allow you more freedom to pursue opportunities for growth. In this session you will look at the importance and the practicality of a realistic budget and find ways to manage your seasonal cash flow to achieve financial stability.


Speaker(s): TenBiz

Co-Sponsor(s): Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce

Webinar info will be emailed after registration

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: ​Acting + Creative Movement– K-2nd
Aug 31 @ 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
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Then join us for a fun and physical virtual theatre class that combines reading, creative movement, acting, music, and art! In lively Zoom classes rooted in creative play and inspired by literature, students will explore improvisation, acting through movement, character development, and more. 

The Dave Hart Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Studio 52’s friend, artist, and educator Dave Hart.
​Dave believed that all students, no matter their background or resources, benefit from participating in theatre.

​​A small number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available upon application. 
Applications are due by September 4. Please fill out the Scholarship Application Form which includes basic student, guardian, and household information as well as a short written statement outlining the purpose and significance of a scholarship. Recipients will be notified via email by September 9.

Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then join us for a fun and physical virtual theatre class that combines reading, creative movement, acting, music, and art! In lively Zoom classes rooted in creative play and inspired by literature, students will explore improvisation, acting through movement, character development, and more. 

Mondays from 3 – 3:45 PM
Sep. 21 – Nov. 16
K – 2nd Grades
Weekly Zoom class
Instructor: Tania Battista
$150

Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then join us for a fun and physical virtual theatre class that combines reading, creative movement, acting, music, and art! In lively Zoom classes rooted in creative play and inspired by literature, students will explore improvisation, acting through movement, character development, and more. 

Mondays from 3 – 3:45 PM
Sep. 21 – Nov. 16
K – 2nd Grades
Weekly Zoom class
Instructor: Tania Battista
$150

Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then join us for a fun and physical virtual theatre class that combines reading, creative movement, acting, music, and art! In lively Zoom classes rooted in creative play and inspired by literature, students will explore improvisation, acting through movement, character development, and more.

Mondays from 3 – 3:45 PM
Sep. 21 – Nov. 16
K – 2nd Grades
Weekly Zoom class
Instructor: Tania Battista
$150Does your little kid have a big imagination and lots of energy? Then join us for a fun and physical virtual theatre class that combines reading, creative movement, acting, music, and art! In lively Zoom classes rooted in creative play and inspired by literature, students will explore improvisation, acting through movement, character development, and more. 

Mondays from 3 – 3:45 PM
Sep. 21 – Nov. 16
K – 2nd Grades
Weekly Zoom class
Instructor: Tania Battista
$150

Check out Archetype on the Cover of Beer Connoisseur “Best in Beer”
Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Archetype Brewing Downtown

The Sage,  Belgian Style Dark Strong Ale was on the recent cover of the annual “Best in Beer” issue in The Beer Connoisseur magazine! Not only was The Sage featured on the cover of this Winter Edition, but it was also named the 8th best beer in the world and the 2nd Best Belgian Strong Ale in the World! Swing by Archetype and enjoy their Covid-safe indoor and outdoor seating options rain or shine while sipping on some award-winning brews,
Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Acting 3rd-5th
Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Online

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Explore improvisation, characterization, voice and speech, costume design, and more as you create an original virtual play! With a combination of weekly in-person classes and one private 20-minute session with your instructor, students will develop, memorize, film, and share a video of their role in the play. At the end of the semester, each actor’s part will be edited together to create a virtual performance!

3rd – 5th Grades
Weekly Zoom class, one 20-minute private lesson
Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Tania Battista

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Musical Theatre 3rd-5th
Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Online

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Make ‘em laugh in a musical comedy class combining silliness and song! This virtual class integrates acting, singing, improv, and movement as actors use their voices, bodies, and imaginations to develop hilarious Broadway repertoire. At the end of the semester, students will share their uproarious musical revue in a one-of-a-kind virtual showcase.

Sep. 24 – Nov. 19
3rd – 5th Grades
Weekly Zoom class, one 20-minute private lesson
Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Musical Theatre 6th-8th
Aug 31 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Online

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Lights, camera, action! Students develop their skills in vocal technique, acting though song, and movement. The semester ends in a one-of-a-kind movie revue.

Lights, camera, action! “Let’s go to the movies” in this fun class celebrating

Weekly Zoom class, one 20-minute private coaching
Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover

Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Lights, camera, action! “Let’s go to the movies” in this fun class celebrating songs of the silver screen! In a combination of weekly Zoom sessions and one private coaching, young actors will work with Studio 52 faculty to develop their skills in vocal technique, acting through song, and movement. The semester culminates in a one-of-a-kind movie musical revue, presented in a final virtual screening! 

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Acting 6th – 8th
Aug 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Online

Dive into the development of full and fun characters in this imaginative acting class where students learn about character creation and analysis. With an emphasis on improvisation, collaboration, and self-scripting, actors will leave feeling more confident making Picturebold and specific choices on screen, on stage, and in life. At the end of the semester, actors will share their original characters in a one-of-a-kind virtual showcase.

Students learn about character creation and analysis. Actors will share their original characters in a virtual showcase.

Weekly Zoom class
Instructor: TJ Medel

How to Start a Business Blue Ridge Community College Online
Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Online

Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business.

Welcome to the Small Business Center (SBC) located at Blue Ridge Community College, part of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN). Blue Ridge Community College Campuses and the SBC are located in Flat Rock and Brevard, North Carolina.

SBCN is comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina, that supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of local training, counseling, and resource information.

Local SBC training, confidential counseling, and resource information is offered at no cost due to funding from the State of North Carolina.
Services provided by the Small Business Center can be customized to suit your specific business needs.

Each week we offer a program on starting and growing a business to answer all your question about requirements and resources offered  through the federal, state, region, county, and local cities. 

 

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Musical Theatre 6th-8th
Aug 31 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Online
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Become a star of the silver screen in this class celebrating Hollywood hits. With a combination of weekly Zoom classes and one private coaching, actors will take their singing, acting, and movement skills to the next level. Refine your on-camera performance technique with a combination of solos, small groups, and ensemble singing. Collaborate with like-minded peers, learn about cinema history, and develop a one-of-a-kind movie musical revue, presented in a final virtual screening!

Thursdays  from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Sep. 24 – Nov. 19
9th – 12th Grades
Weekly Zoom class, one 20-minute private coaching
Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover

Get Bent Buddhi YogaHi-Wire Brewing
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm
Hi-Wire Brewing

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Buddhi Yoga with instructor Jane Marie Starr is back every Monday at 6pm at The Event Space at Big Top! The classes are $10 and open to all levels. Buddhi is set to music and will be socially distanced in our big, open Event Space. Please bring your own mat and mask!

**Free giveaways at each class

Live Stream: Maia Toll Launches The Illustrated Crystallary
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm
Online

Join us for this exciting Book Launch! This event is free but registration is required. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Registrants will receive an email on the day of the event with the URL and password required to attend on Zoom. If you decide to attend and to purchase the author’s book(s), we ask that you purchase from Malalprop’s. When you do this you are supporting our work and keeping more dollars in our community. For info about getting your book signed, please CLICK HERE.

THE ILLUSTRATED CRYSTALLARY

In the ancient world there were three medicine kingdoms: animal, vegetable, and mineral. Following her previous acclaimed volumes on animal ( The Illustrated Bestiary) and vegetable ( The Illustrated Herbiary), Maia Toll fulfills the call for mineral with The Illustrated Crystallary, exploring the mystical qualities of 36 fascinating crystals and minerals, including gold, silver, copper, amethyst, hematite, mica, Smokey quartz, emerald, ruby, and more. Combining bits of ancient wisdom with her own insights, Toll explores the aspects and energy of each stone and, through rituals and reflections, the life guidance it might offer contemporary readers. Obsidian’s shiny surface and sharp edges reflect the shadowy corners of the self and serve as the tool for cutting them loose. The sky-like color of earthly turquoise provides balance between opposing forces. The stunning illustrations of Kate O’Hara magnify the symbolism of each crystal throughout the book, and are also featured on 36 oracle cards included in an envelope bound in the back of the book.
Also available: The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set and The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set.

Maia Toll has been many things — including a horseback riding instructor, a clinical herbalist, and a university teacher — but being an author is by far her favorite. Her Wild Wisdom series, featuring bestseller The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, and The Illustrated Crystallary, offers a glimpse into the knowings of the natural world and the wilds within ourselves — insights Toll contemplated during her yearlong apprenticeship to a traditional healer in Ireland. When not reading books and “talking” to trees, stones, and her two dogs, she helps to run Herbiary, a multi-city natural wellness and sacred living store she owns with her partner, Andrew. She teaches and blogs to an international following at maiatoll.com.

Studio 52 Virtual Fall Classes: Acting 9th – 12th
Aug 31 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Online

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Hone your ability to create honest characters, feel confident connecting and collaborating with others, and discover freedom and playfulness. In this class for high school actors (both beginners and experienced performers), students will explore performance technique in the development of monologues (which can be used for future auditions), as well as digging deep into character objectives and tactics. At the end of the semester, share your newfound skills in a final virtual showcase.

Tuesdays from 6 – 7 PM
Sep. 22 – Nov. 17
9th – 12th Grades
​Weekly Zoom class
Instructors: Betsy Bisson, Lisa K. Bryant

Monday Night Live! Concert Series Picante Cancelled
Aug 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Visitors Center

Experience an array of talented music artists on a pleasant summer night at the Monday Night Live! concert series. The concert series features a diverse line-up of folk, country and blues. The eclectic line-up of free live performances happen every other Monday evening from July 20, August 3, 17 & 31  at the Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street, from 7pm-9pm.  Enjoy the fresh air, bring a chair and delight in the one-of-a-kind experience you’ll get from this unique outdoor music venue.

Bring a chair and sit back, relax and enjoy mountain heritage music and dancing from 7:00-9:00pm. Seating area opens after 5:30pm, early admission is prohibited. Admission is free. No alcoholic beverages, backpacks/tote bags or coolers allowed.

Please leave your pets comfortably at home. A Hendersonville City ordinance allows event organizers to exclude animals from the event space for the health, safety and welfare of the community, dogs, patrons, and vendors and their products.

In case of inclement weather the dance will be postponed until 8pm; if the weather does not cooperate by 8pm the performance will be cancelled.

For additional information call the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority at 828-693-9708The Monday Night Live concert series is coordinated, produced, and sponsored by Henderson County Tourism Development Authority.

The Science of Brewing w/ Asheville Museum of Science
Aug 31 @ 7:00 pm
Online

While AMOS cannot have guests at the museum due to the pandemic, we can bring AMOS to you through digital media. AMOS will introduce you to amazing scientists, chefs, techies, and other science enthusiasts to explore the incredible world of science and technology.

Robert Burns: An Online Celebration in Poetry, Music and Song
Aug 31 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Online

Inspired by Robert Burns: An Online Celebration in Poetry, Music and Song

The Fairview Public Library and The Fairview Town Crier present a celebration of the works of Robert Burns, featuring people who have been inspired by his words and songs.

**This event will take place live via ZOOM. You must register to attend.** https://eventactions.com/eareg.aspx?ea=Rsvp

Tom Milroy will read two poems by Burns and then his own creation, “Kate O’ Shanter.” To read the poem beforehand, go to fairviewtowncrier.com… .

Andrew Geller will play the bagpipes, which he took up after attending a Burns Supper at Tom’s house in Durham.  He has been a prizewinner at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.

Daniel Shearin of the Asheville-based band River Whyless, which has toured in the US and Europe, will perform a few of Burns’ songs. A singer-songwriter and Grammy-nominated recording engineer, Shearin led the audience in the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” at the Orange Peel in Asheville on New Year’s Eve 2018.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
“New Blue Horizon” by David Wilcox with Dig Local Spotify Playlist
Sep 1 all-day
Online

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

Listen to his song New Blue Horizon on our playlist.

Other songs we’ve added this week are:

 Check out our playlist on Spotify

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

100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day
Sep 1 all-day
Online

100 Days and 100 Ways to Get Ready for Election Day

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

Around The Web with Brevard Music Center
Sep 1 all-day
Online

Around The Web

Live-streamed performances, resources, and activities we love from around the web, updated weekly.

Live with Carnegie Hall Rebroadcasts
Relive this summer’s concerts from Live with Carnegie Hall! Viewers can stream past performances by a wide variety of artists, including pianist Emanuel Ax, violinist Joshua Bell, singers Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald, and more.

Nightly Metropolitan Opera Streams
The Metropolitan Opera in New York continues its free nightly streams, allowing viewers across the globe the chance to see special rebroadcast performances for free. The list of upcoming performances is updated weekly, with each title streaming for 23 hours.

Asheville Art Museum Family Program Survey
Sep 1 all-day
Online

 

 

 

 

Calling all families! If you visit the Museum with children and/or participate in the Museum’s family programs (or might in the future!), we want to hear from you. As we transition family programs to virtual or small-group in-person formats, we need your feedback to create a model that will work for you this fall. We’re giving away a FREE guest pass to one of the first 50 people to fill out the survey.

Asheville Symphony Sessions Online
Sep 1 all-day
Online

A Musical Love Letter from Asheville to the World

Celebrating the diversity of music in Western North Carolina, The Asheville Symphony Sessions features songs that combine the unique styles of locally based musicians, with the Asheville Symphony. The album was produced by Michael Selverne of Welcome to Mars, at Asheville’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios.

Featured artists are Doc Aquatic, Electric Owls, Free Planet Radio featuring Lizz Wright, Lovett, Matt Townsend, Rising Appalachia, Shannon Whitworth, and Steep Canyon Rangers. The album synthesizes a variety of genres including folk, country, roots, rock, pop, bluegrass, R&B, and jazz, with each track featuring ensembles from the ASO ranging in size from 9 players to 24.

A number of notable arrangers worked on the project including Michael Bearden, who works with Lady Gaga and Neil Young and was Michael Jackson’s musical director for the This Is It tour; Van Dyke Parks, who composed and arranged the score for Disney’s The Jungle Book (1967) animated film and composed Smile with Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys; and Jonathan Sacks, a composer and orchestrator who has worked on many blockbuster films including The Princess and the Frog (2009), Disney’s Cars (2006), and Seabiscuit (2003).

Asheville Walking Tour
Sep 1 all-day
Asheville
This insider excursion provides you with tips and local secrets about the best way to do Asheville on a budget! You will have a better understanding of how Asheville became the unique, quirky city you see now and learn everything we are doing to “Keep Asheville Weird.” This is the only tip-based walking tour, allowing you to pay what you think it’s worth. We will follow the urban trail, stopping along the way to taste donuts, gin and honey for free and finish the tour with some special beer tastings at one of the best local breweries in South Slope! I want you to know and love my city as much as I do and I am excited to share this experience with you!
  • I have been living in Asheville for about 3 years now
  • I have been on many tours myself and know what is good :)
  • I speak English, Spanish & Portuguese
  • I believe you should only have to pay exactly what you believe it is worth to you and here is your chance!
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or it’s free!
  • You will reap all the benefits of my connections to the community with all offers and discounts
  • I offer personalized itinerary planning, officially or unofficially
  • I am also just a lot of fun to be around ;)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraiser A Taste of the Vineyard ON LINE only
Sep 1 all-day
Online

In person event cancelled. NOW ONLINE!!

REVIEW AND BID ON AUCTION ITEMS!

All proceeds of ticket sales and auction item purchases stay in Henderson County to benefit our mentor programs. Help us continue to Defend the Potential of children in our community!

 

BBBS Online Auction

Fundraiser to Ignite Potential in our Youth

 

We’re asking A Taste of the Vineyard supporters to consider a donation this year or by placing a bid on the auction. 

Due to the pandemic, the live event is canceled at Point Lookout Vineyards.  

Meanwhile consider a financial gift or bid to win items such as  vacation getaways, original art, collectibles and more all up for auction.

Bidding is open through early October and there’s an option to buy NOW. 

Remember your dollars go to support our one-to-one mentoring programs.

Together, We Ignite Potential.

We gladly accept your donations too. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters Online Auction
Sep 1 all-day
Online

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Henderson County is about to launch its
second annual silent auction featuring an array of trips, experiences, art, personal services and
much more.
Bidding at:    www.biddingowl.com/BigBrothersBigSistersWNC

“Have fun shopping from the comfort of your own home while supporting a good cause at the
same time,” said Joey Popp, North Carolina’s Big Brother of the Year. “The money raised
enables us to ‘ignite potential’ in the young people we serve in Henderson County with our
unique one-to-one mentoring programs.”
Donations are also accepted through the auction website or by visiting www.bbbswnc.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbbshendo

BMC Staff Picks From Around the Web: Composer Diversity
Sep 1 all-day
Online

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Composer Diversity

This platform is dedicated to the celebration, education, and advocacy of composers, with a database for programming their works.

BMC Staff Picks From Around the Web: Food Around the World
Sep 1 all-day
Online

Food Around the World
With Gastro Obscura

Explore and enjoy information about unique food around the world, including trip-planning, blogs, and more.

BMC Staff Picks From Around the Web: Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Sep 1 all-day
Online

Jacob’s Pillow
Dance Festival

Don’t miss exhilarating performances from Jacob’s Pillow, a Massachusetts-based dance center, school, and performance space.

BMC Staff Picks From Around the Web: Making Music for Kids
Sep 1 all-day
Online

Making Music for Kids
With Nashville Symphony

Enjoy fun, interactive activities at home from the Nashville Symphony, including making instruments!

BMC@Home Wagner and Beethoven
Sep 1 all-day
Online

BMC alum John Schindler performs his own transcription of Siegfried’s Funeral March from Wagner’s Götterdämmerung. Originally composed for full orchestra, this performance transforms the colorful orchestration into a stunning soliloquy for solo piano. John is currently a student at Juilliard and recorded this on August 15, 2020, in Hartland, WI.

BMC faculty members Dilshad Posnock (flute), Jason Posnock (violin), and Jenny Snyder Kozoroz (viola) perform a socially-distanced trio in the new Parker Concert Hall on the Brevard Music Center campus. This is the first movement (Entrata, Allegro) of Beethoven’s Serenade for Flute, Violin and Viola.

Calling for Submissions: The Breath Project/Flat Rock Playhouse
Sep 1 all-day
Online
The Breath Project logo

Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to partner with The Breath Project to create an archive of 8 minute and 46 second works of live theater from multidisciplinary theater artists of color who are responding to this moment in history. All submissions that meet the Breath Project guidelines will be featured in the archive, and as partners in the project, CJ Barnwell will be the curator from our theater who will help select pieces from the archive to feature in a virtual festival in Fall 2020. For those who do not have access to video recording equipment, the Playhouse is able to offer the use of the Mainstage and video recording support. If you are interested in recording on the Mainstage, please email [email protected].

To be considered for the Fall 2020 virtual festival, please submit your piece by Sept. 14, 2020. For more information on the submission process, the mission of the Breath Project and other partner theaters, visit www.thebreathproject2020.com.