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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The Bob Moog Foundation announced today that it will temporarily close the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, NC, until March 31, 2020. The closure comes in response to a call for Americans to practice social distancing to help “flatten the curve” of an anticipated widespread Coronavirus outbreak.
“Given the critical importance of early self-isolation in stemming the spread of COVID-19, we believe it is our moral imperative to protect our staff, as well as our visitors and our community by temporarily closing the Moogseum to the public,” stated Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa. “During this time, the work of the Bob Moog Foundation will continue, with our staff working remotely to advance our projects. While the considerations around the spread of the virus remain fluid, we will continue to reassess when we will reopen the Moogseum.”
The decision to close the Moogseum comes with considerable financial ramifications. During this time the Foundation encourages supporting its work through donations or a variety of other means, explained here: http://bit.ly/BMFWaysToSupport.
The Moogseum, which opened on May 23, 2019, is an interactive facility which brings the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog alive for people of all ages to experience. It is the hallmark project of the Bob Moog Foundation, representing the convergence of its work in education and archive preservation.
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).
We are asking fans to hold onto their tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled performance date as soon as they’re announced.
We understand that there is uncertainty for you as you wait for replacement shows to be scheduled and to determine whether it will work out for all the previous buyers to attend. If you are able to hold onto purchased concert ticket and be patient with us as tours work through this large volume of rescheduling, it will allow venues like us to survive being closed for an extended duration while we have no new streams of bar, concessions or ticket revenue.
We want our customers to know that the Orange Peel, like many Asheville’s venues, is a locally owned, locally run small business that employees over 50 local workers at a living wage during normal business operation. Our plan and hope is that we will be able to weather this difficult time, and come out stronger for it on the other end, when we can again be together, enjoying live music. COVID-19 and the resulting bans on crowd gatherings has had and will have a massive financial impact on our business, and every other business in the live events and performance arts sector. We are trying to keep as many of our staff employed as we can while trying to remain strong and sustainable in the interim weeks and months that we are closed.
We appreciate your patience and ongoing support of small businesses and venues like ours as we navigate this unprecedented situation. Please keep supporting each other and our local small businesses. Together, we’ll get through this!
XO,
The Peel
• The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments. In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:
- Moose Cafe – CLOSED.
Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.
Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.
COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!
Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:
- Calm your nervous system
- Become more resilient to stress
- Get you ready for the day and evening
The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.
The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.
Warmly,
Corey Costanzo
ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings.
Bluegrass Brunch
hosted by Aaron Woody Wood & The Sufi Brothers
Pickin’ on the Porch w/ Chicken Coop Willaye 1030AM
Bald Mountain Boys 11AM – 12:30PM
Sufi Brothers 12:45PM – 3PM
Be sure to check out our Bloody Mary Bar, the BEST selection of pickled products and other additions in Asheville. The MOJO Kitchen will be serving a special Brunch menu until 3PM as well.
Food & music start at 10:30am
ADULT beverages at Noon.
Jack of the Wood : Sunday-Irish Session
Sundays
1 till who knows when?
Traditional Irish music is kept alive at Jack of the Wood with our unplugged Sunday session.
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252.5445
Every Sunday Except First of Month.
Tempus is the Asheville Choral Society’s fourteen member elite vocal ensemble. Members hail from all walks of life, but are united in their pursuit of musical excellence and transcendent experiences. The 2019-2020 Tempus Season is the Songmaker series. The All Souls Lenten Concert will be a unique mix of songs of love and songs of light.
The Cathedral of All Souls, located in Biltmore Village, has a long history of nourishing and supporting the arts. During Lent, we invite the public to attend a series public concerts, featuring local master-class musicians and singers. Each Sunday, we will host a concert from 4 to 6 p.m. in our Sanctuary. We suggest a donation of $10, the proceeds of which will be given directly to the musicians.
The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP
Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!
Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.
Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !
Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!
SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm
In this difficult time for all of us, the only thing BMC has to fight back with is our music. Please enjoy BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart leading the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (Movement IV: Molto allegro) at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For the remaining exuberant and introspective movements of the composer’s last symphony – and more BMC musical moments from past seasons – please visit youtube.com/brevardmusiccenter.
Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!
Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]
Please:
- DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
- Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
- Stay home if you are feeling ill.
Yoga is a great way to calm your mind and connect back to yourself. Our amazing Healing Arts coordinator, Sonya Costello, put together this family-friendly yoga class that you can do from anywhere! Get your family together, take a deep breath and find your inner peace. Watch the video here!
Meditation Youtube videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvKHTs0CRwWfYoBmlVd2eg?mc_cid=c289d7ac95&mc_eid=7ea4a42efd
Supported through LEAF
The Bob Moog Foundation announced today that it will temporarily close the Moogseum, located in downtown Asheville, NC, until March 31, 2020. The closure comes in response to a call for Americans to practice social distancing to help “flatten the curve” of an anticipated widespread Coronavirus outbreak.
“Given the critical importance of early self-isolation in stemming the spread of COVID-19, we believe it is our moral imperative to protect our staff, as well as our visitors and our community by temporarily closing the Moogseum to the public,” stated Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa. “During this time, the work of the Bob Moog Foundation will continue, with our staff working remotely to advance our projects. While the considerations around the spread of the virus remain fluid, we will continue to reassess when we will reopen the Moogseum.”
The decision to close the Moogseum comes with considerable financial ramifications. During this time the Foundation encourages supporting its work through donations or a variety of other means, explained here: http://bit.ly/BMFWaysToSupport.
The Moogseum, which opened on May 23, 2019, is an interactive facility which brings the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog alive for people of all ages to experience. It is the hallmark project of the Bob Moog Foundation, representing the convergence of its work in education and archive preservation.
Ease your isolation and connect to our global community by grabbing a copy of “Mic Cheka” from the LEAF ONEmic on iTunes, Spotify, or Amazon.
Studio engineers & youth from LEAF International Haiti, Tanzania & AVL ONEmic studios came to Asheville to participate in a masterclass at Echo Mountain Studios. The group learned & embraced valuable studio production skills that they took back home to share with their ONEmic communities and incorporate them into the production of their own music. It was the perfect opportunity to help jumpstart the group’s careers in production as each of them has shown years of dedication to the craft.
Join LEAF in supporting the creative talents of global youth using music production as their most valuable resource in preserving their cultures.
Harris Teeter reserves 6-7am on Mondays and Thursdays for in-store shoppers age 60 and older. ExpressLane Online Shopping pickup times from 9am-2pm on Thursdays are reserved for these shoppers with the $4.95 fee waived (use code: SD60). Home delivery is also offered for seniors during these times for $5 (used code: SDDEL).
• The WNC Farmers Market (570 Brevard Rd.) is open for business daily from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Find fruits + veggies, plus other staples like meats, cheese, beans, preserves, salsas, honey + condiments. In a continued effort to provide our community with fresh, locally grown produce, meats and cheeses from area farmers, the market will remain open and operate under normal business hours. The market will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While most of the market will remain open as usual, there are some exceptions:
- Moose Cafe – CLOSED.
Additional updates to vendor schedules will be posted as soon as possible. For specific vendors not listed above, we encourage you to reach out to them directly before coming to the market.
Visitors are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations when visiting the market. A complete list of tips and best practices can be found here.
COVID-19 is not a food-borne illness. It is extremely unlikely that someone will catch it through eating. The virus is most likely to cause illness through respiratory transmission. The routes to be concerned about include being in very close proximity to many people, or coming in contact with high touch surfaces.
Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times!
Tune in with me on Facebook Live each morning at 7:30am for a 20 minute live meditation with didgeridoo. I’ll be guiding you through simple and effective ways that will help you to:
- Calm your nervous system
- Become more resilient to stress
- Get you ready for the day and evening
The intention is for you to learn this simple skillset quickly and use it right now to stay centered, balanced and show up for yourself, your family, and your community.
The more of us that can do that, the better! I hope to see you soon.
Warmly,
Corey Costanzo
ps If you miss the live meditation, check our website later in the day. We will be uploading all recordings.
https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleCommunityTheatre/
- We are featuring singers (and dancers!) from the community during our #ACTHappyHour parties M-F at 5:00 pm!
The Quarantine Concert Series – Streaming from The Orange Peel
& PULP
Iamavl and The Orange Peel are partnering to create a free live concert streaming series for Asheville and the world to enjoy!
Full schedule below!
Tune in at 7:00 pm EST to watch these amazing performances on the Iamavl Facebook Live Stream, on their website at www.iamavl.com or on their YouTube Channel.
Also please don’t forget to donate to/tip the band at: https://iamavl.com/musician-relief-fund/ !
Sit back, relax from the comfort of home and enjoy The Quarantine Concert Series on Iamavl where we bring the music to YOU!
SCHEDULE:
3/19 – Russ Wilson and his King’s of Jazz – 7:00 pm
3/20 – Travers Brothership – 7:00 pm
3/21 – Screaming Js – 7:00 pm
3/22 – Andrew Scotchie (of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats) – 7:00 pm
3/23 – Bill Altman – 7:00 pm
3/24 – Asheville Music Hall presents The Tuesday Night Funk Jam – 7:00 pm
3/25 – The Moon and You – 7:00 pm
3/26 – The Connor Law Duo – 7:00 pm
3/27 – Asheville Circus – 7:00 pm
3/28 – Jeff Sipe and Friends – 7:00 pm
3/29 – Richard Shulman, Composer of New Age, Jazz, and Classical Music – The Richard Shulman Trio – 7:00 pm
3/30 – Lo Wolf – 7:00 pm
3/31 – Bardic Academy – 7:00 pm
4/1 – Hustle Souls – 7:00 pm
4/2 – Darby Wilcox – 7:00 pm
4/3 – Vaden Landers – 7:00 pm
4/4 – PYLETRIBE – 7:00 pm
4/5 – Pleasures of the Ultraviolent – 7:00 pm
4/6 – Lotion – 7:00 pm
4/7 – Sparrow Pants (of The Resonant Rogues) – 7:00 pm
4/8 – Dr. Bacon – 7:00 pm
4/9 – Anthony Wayne Vibe – 7:00 pm
4/10 – Ambiguous Roots – 7:00 pm
In this difficult time for all of us, the only thing BMC has to fight back with is our music. Please enjoy BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart leading the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (Movement IV: Molto allegro) at Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium. For the remaining exuberant and introspective movements of the composer’s last symphony – and more BMC musical moments from past seasons – please visit youtube.com/brevardmusiccenter.
Many farms across North and South Carolina have added on-farm pickups, home delivery & online pre-orders to accommodate for social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the listings below for more information, and check out our interactive Google Map for farm locations near you!
Are you a farmer interested in being listed? Email [email protected]
Please:
- DO NOT show up at farms without prior permission.
- Follow specific instructions provided by each farm.
- Stay home if you are feeling ill.
Yoga is a great way to calm your mind and connect back to yourself. Our amazing Healing Arts coordinator, Sonya Costello, put together this family-friendly yoga class that you can do from anywhere! Get your family together, take a deep breath and find your inner peace. Watch the video here!