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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Separate Beds
July 11 – 20, 2019
Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM and 7:30PM
Fridays 8:00PM
Saturdays 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM
Snapshot:
This romantic and reflective comedy by M.J. Cruise brings new life to the enduring question, is the grass really greener on the other side? In an effort to spice up their relationship, empty nesters embark on a cruise vacation only to meet another couple who seem to “have it all”. Comparing their relationships, careers, and lives, these two couples are set on a course to rediscover the sparks that brought them together.
In this free, fun and educational event, you’ll have a chance to learn about the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel and build nest boxes to aid in its recovery!
Join Defenders and special guest presenter U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service biologist Sue Cameron on Thursday, July 18th to learn about the endangered Carolina northern flying squirrel. Ms. Cameron coordinates efforts to recover the squirrel, and you’ll learn what makes it special and why it is endangered, as well as effective strategies aimed at helping it recover. You’ll also hear from Anna Norton – live and on location at Southern Highlands Reserve – about the unique role the Reserve is playing in the squirrel’s recovery.
Following the presentation, you’ll have the chance to help these critters in the wild by assembling flying squirrel nest boxes that the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will install as part of their monitoring program. Refreshments will also be provided.
Then, join us on Saturday, July 20th for a walkabout along Flat Laurel Creek Trail, Pisgah National Forest, NC. We’ll enjoy this cool, high elevation spruce-fir forest – an endangered ecosystem in our region and home to several other rare species – while we explore what makes this squirrel habitat unique. We’ll also examine previously installed nest boxes in the area for upgrading through the Resource Commission’s programs and a collaborative red spruce restoration project underway.
Sponsored by weilerwoodsforwildlife.com. Nest boxes made possible by deltechomes.com.
Wildlife Workshop: Carolina Northern Flying Squirrels
Thursday, July 18th, 2019, 5:15pm – 7:00pm
Defenders of Wildlife’s Southeast Office
1 Rankin Avenue, 2nd Floor
Asheville, NC 28801
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Wildlife Walkabout
Saturday, July 20th, 2019, 8:00am – 1:00pm
Flat Laurel Creek Trail, Pisgah National Forest
Route 215
Canton, NC 28716
For more info, contact Tracy at [email protected].
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
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| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
Separate Beds
July 11 – 20, 2019
Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM and 7:30PM
Fridays 8:00PM
Saturdays 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM
Snapshot:
This romantic and reflective comedy by M.J. Cruise brings new life to the enduring question, is the grass really greener on the other side? In an effort to spice up their relationship, empty nesters embark on a cruise vacation only to meet another couple who seem to “have it all”. Comparing their relationships, careers, and lives, these two couples are set on a course to rediscover the sparks that brought them together.
Casey Balsham is a comedian and cheese lover out of New York City. She has been seen on Gotham Comedy Live, Tidal’s No Small Talk series and can be heard as one of the co-hosts of the popular Not Another True Crime Podcast by Betches. Casey was also the lead in the Off Broadway musical HA! and wrote and starred in her own one woman show called “Casey Balsham Does A Thing”. She has an album coming out this summer and would really like you to follow her on Instagram @casefaceb.
Featuring Robby Slowik
Hosted by TBA
ages 18+
Tickets $8 advance, $12 day of
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazoom-comedy-casey-balsham-tickets-64181881736
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
| File Name | Size | Type | Date & Time Added |
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| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
A strengths based approach to parenting and teaching Autistic children. This workshop covers sensory overload, meltdowns, shutdowns, sensory eating, and focuses on learning the “why” behind behaviors.
– What to look for in a support specialist
– What causes behavior
– Helpful accommodations
– Change the environment, not your child
– How to avoid the pervasive “doom and gloom” language that surrounds an Autism diagnosis
– How to select the right therapy program(s) for your family
Separate Beds
July 11 – 20, 2019
Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM and 7:30PM
Fridays 8:00PM
Saturdays 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sundays 2:00PM
Snapshot:
This romantic and reflective comedy by M.J. Cruise brings new life to the enduring question, is the grass really greener on the other side? In an effort to spice up their relationship, empty nesters embark on a cruise vacation only to meet another couple who seem to “have it all”. Comparing their relationships, careers, and lives, these two couples are set on a course to rediscover the sparks that brought them together.
Put on your dancing boots and join Friends of the Smokies for the 2nd annual “Smokies Stomp” Barn Party just outside of Asheville, NC. The Smokies Stomp supports projects and programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park like Parks As Classrooms, which brings thousands of schoolchildren into the Smokies every year. Folks will be treated to a gourmet farm-to-table dinner, live music, drinks, square dancing, and the opportunity to visit with rangers from the National Park Service. So come on out for fun and fundraising at the Smokies Stomp Barn Party!
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
| File Name | Size | Type | Date & Time Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
July 20-21, 2019
Skip down the yellow brick road to auditions for next season’s opener, The Wizard of Oz! Mark your calendar for these dates (and make sure you note the ages for each time slot).
Director Jerry Crouch is seeking a large cast of children, teens, and adults! All roles are open to actors of all races and ethnicities:
Saturday, July 20: 12:00-3:00 pm – Auditions for children (ages 6-11)
Saturday, July 20: 3:00-6:00 pm – Auditions for teens (ages 12-18)
Sunday, July 21: 1:00-5:00 pm – Auditions for adults (ages 19+)
MUSICAL
By L. Frank Baum with Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg
Directed by Jerry Crouch; Music Direction by Sarah Fowler; Choreography by Alexa Edelman
PRODUCTION DATES: October 4-27, 2019; Performances Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm, plus 2 Thursday night performances 10/17 and 10/24 at 7:30 pm. Cast must plan to arrive at least 1 hour prior to show time.
REHEARSALS: August 11-October 3, 2019; Rehearsals generally held Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:30-9:30 pm. All actors will not necessarily be needed for every rehearsal or for the entire rehearsal. Full rehearsal calendar available at auditions – you are able to list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal schedule at this time.
AUDITION INFO: Please bring your own sheet music (prepare 32 bars; not a song from Wizard of Oz) in the key in which you will sing it
A strengths based approach to parenting and teaching Autistic children. This workshop covers sensory overload, meltdowns, shutdowns, sensory eating, and focuses on learning the “why” behind behaviors.
– What to look for in a support specialist
– What causes behavior
– Helpful accommodations
– Change the environment, not your child
– How to avoid the pervasive “doom and gloom” language that surrounds an Autism diagnosis
– How to select the right therapy program(s) for your family
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
| File Name | Size | Type | Date & Time Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 1 million people in the United States with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), and more than 60,000 people are diagnosed each year. The main symptoms of the disease are movement related.
The Y offers three evidence-based programs to improve range of motion, flexibility, posture, and activities of daily motion.
The Y offers three PD programs: Pedaling for Parkinson’s, PWR!Moves, and Rock Steady Boxing. Through support from the Parkinson’s Foundation, these classes are free for patients and caregivers.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
| File Name | Size | Type | Date & Time Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.
Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is entering its fifth year offering a year long farmer training.
Organic Growers School has graduated 43 farmers in the last 4 years and will graduate 55 by
September 2019. Organic Growers School will begin this year’s program in October 2019 at
Creekside Farm & Education Center at Walnut Cove in Arden, NC and is currently accepting
applications. The 2019-2020 program will continue a partnership with Living Web Farm who
offers a diversity of farm and organic living workshops that students will have full access to, in
addition to on-farm workshops at the The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s
Community Farm in Alexander, NC . Applications will be accepted for the program on a rolling
basis until September 15th, 2019. Early bird discount of $100 off for applications received by
August 1st.
Summer Reading Programs continue and July’s library events are full of fun, interesting, and educational opportunities. Check out one of the many book clubs or reading times with our therapy dog. Also, the Early Bird Special: Classics & Casseroles will have you watching classic movies while noshing on potluck items. As for Summer Reading Programs, you can get down with Groovin’ on Grovemont and launch fireworks with the Bottle Rockets! program.
There’s so much going on in July, check out the Summer Reading Programs and July Library Events lists below.
| File Name | Size | Type | Date & Time Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| July Library Events | 271 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM | |
| July Summer Reading Program | 286 KB | 06/26/2019 10:21 AM |
Come experience the love of clay with our talented artists at Odyssey ClayWorks! Learn to sculpt, coil, and even get to try your hand at throwing on the potter’s wheel in a fun and upbeat atmosphere. All skill levels welcome.
There’s more than Chunky Monkey and New York Super Fudge Chunk in downtown Asheville’s Ben & Jerry’s this summer.
Art created by Vance Elementary School fifth grade students of art educator Robbie Lipe is now on display on the brick walls opposite the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The exhibit depicts the students’ interpretation of the artist Kehinde Wiley and the contemporary portraits he creates inspired by traditional Baroque paintings. It will be featured through the end of the summer.
“Ben & Jerry’s is excited about showcasing art from the community inside our scoop shop,” said general manager Chris Carter. “Making use of our walls to show what local artists are creating complements our social mission — to be actively involved in the places we live and do business. I hope this is the first of many art exhibits on our walls.”
Carter gave all the credit for the exhibit to Ms. Lipe, who teaches kindergarten through 5th-grade students at Vance Elementary. She was named the North Carolina Arts Educators Association “Art Educator of the Year” in 2017-2018.
Ben & Jerry’s is located at 19 Haywood Street. Current hours are Monday-Thursday 12 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm.
For more information, call Carter at 310-601-6247.