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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We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions. Most notably, ULEAF stage will be by Triangle Park hosting amazing artists who call AVL home
Taste 3 for Free when you join us in the shop for weekly Saturday Afternoon Tastings.
From Oct. 3-11, guests can enjoy 20-minute guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors.
Falconry
Discover the ancient art of falconry on Biltmore’s historic grounds. Learn how to handle a trained hawk or falcon, then experience the inimitable thrill of a raptor flying to and landing upon your gloved hand. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with one of these majestic birds of prey.
Two-guest minimum, Four-guest maximum
*Price is in addition to estate admission and subject to change. Must be 8 years of age or older to participate. Guests under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guests encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
Passholders and guests of The Inn and Village Hotel receive a 10% discount.
$125 per person plus tax
We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions. Most notably, ULEAF stage will be by Triangle Park hosting amazing artists who call AVL home
The eighth annual CiderFest NC fundraiser will be held in a brand-new format this fall that offers loyal guests the chance to celebrate, sample and savor cider safely and responsibly.
While the large annual festival will not be offered this fall in light of current health concerns, the event will continue this year through CiderFest Tours: small-group curated tours of three Asheville cideries that are being offered in partnership with local business Leap Frog Tours.
The tours will allow participants to visit three of Asheville’s cideries — Noble Cider, Urban Orchard Cider Company – West and TreeRock Social Cider House & Mead Bar — for intimate, small-group tasting sessions to sample unique takes on the craft beverage on each of the locations. Proceeds will be shared between Leap Frog Tours, the three participating cideries and Green Built Alliance.
To offer the largest number of people the opportunity to participate, the four-hour tours will be offered from 3 to 7 p.m. on every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in October.
Tours can be reserved for groups of 2 to 14 individuals, and bookings open up today. To prioritize safety in light of COVID-19, all tours will be private without combining reservations from separate parties. (Visit our website or Leap Frog’s booking page for a full list of COVID-19 precautions being taken for the tours.)
The cost is $85 per person. The price includes a tasting at each cidery, a souvenir CiderFest tasting glass, and transportation by Leap Frog Tours from Aloft Hotel in downtown Asheville.
Since the event has sold out in recent years, people are encouraged to book their tours early. For more information and to book a tour, visit www.ciderfestnc.com.
We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions.
We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions. Most notably, ULEAF stage will be by Triangle Park hosting amazing artists who call AVL home
Mel Ryane, in a return engagement to Flatiron Writers Room, will teach this workshop for writers wishing to read their work aloud in digital format.
The workshop will begin on Day One with a 3-hour course on technique. Writers will learn to scan text, examine rhythm and pace, choose those juicy words, prep their bodies and voices, play to the video camera, properly use lighting and, above all, lift their work into a compelling reading. This workshop has proven invaluable as an editing tool. Prep, practice, present.
On Day Two, Mel will coach writers one-on-one in 20-minute sessions on their readings—you will learn valuable information from the guidance she gives you and your classmates. Day Three, as needed depending on class size, will continue as Day Two.
This event will benefit Asheville Music School’s many programs, including outreach, scholarships, and lessons, and help our mission of strengthening our communities through music education.
The school has been weathering the COVID storm, but it’s been a big challenge not having our large fundraising events. We need some extra help this Fall from our supporters!
The concert is on a beautiful, spacious property in North Asheville, with plenty of room to lay out a blanket, enjoy a picnic, and crack a bottle of wine. Bring some camp chairs, if you like, and bring the family – or leave the kids home and have a date night!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-at-creekside-an-ams-fundraiser-tickets-121759252201?utm_source=AMS+All+Contacts&utm_campaign=619f3524cb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_09_28_03_16&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_880cb64f5c-619f3524cb-76888273
We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions.
Slay the Mic is hitting the airwaves to bring you your daily dosage of dysfunction, every Saturday at 5PM. Slay the Mic is comprised of Hip-Hop, RnB, entertainment news, and social issues
Take a moment away from the busyness of life to breathe in breathtaking vistas as the sun sets before you. Enjoy a 2 mile round trip hike to a mountaintop and sink into a lovely all levels yoga practice on the summit while soaking up the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A unique way to practice self care and social distancing ;)
Need a different date? Sunset hikes are available daily for private groups of 1-20. Message me with your desired date and group size or visit the website at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/tour/yoga-hikes/ to browse options.
Covid Considerations: for a detailed rundown of the precautions we’re taking, visit our website at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/tour/yoga-hikes/
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**A tribute to Nina Simone
Room Twenty–Seven formed in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, in a classroom above a historic chapel at their college, (room #27.) After their initial performances of 80s rock covers in music business classes, they quickly recognized their chemistry and began writing their own music together, performing for anyone who would lend an ear through student events, open mic nights, and house shows.
We are grateful to be able to bring community together with LIVE MUSIC at a limited capacity with safe and proper precautions.
7:15pm – 7:45pm
Together we hold a moment of silence for those lost in 2020 and move towards a brighter future in 2021
Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. With sons Ronnie and Rob, the Del McCoury Band continues to represent in a larger, growing musical community a peerless torchbearer for the entire sweep and scope of bluegrass history…a history that he’s still shaping daily.
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SOCIALLY DISTANCED, DRIVE-IN STYLE CONCERT
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YOU ARE PURCHASING A 20×20 BOX WITH SPACE FOR PARKING AND A SEATING AREA BESIDE YOUR VEHICLE, IF YOU CHOOSE TO ENJOY THE CONCERT FROM OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE (BRING YOUR CAMPING CHAIRS)
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THE CONCERT WILL ALSO BE TRANSMITTED TO YOUR FM CAR RADIOS, IF YOU CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE
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6PM GATES / 7:30PM SHOW
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ALL AGES
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MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PER VEHICLE IS 6
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NO CAMPERS, RVS, OR SPRINTERS ALLOWED. MAX VEHICLE HEIGHT CLEARANCE IS 8 FEET.
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NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED. NO PETS ALLOWED.
The Wood Brothers have partnered with Thistle Farms so that $1 from every ticket sold will go towards helping women survivors recover and heal from trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Thistle Farms is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Nashville, TN, providing a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support. For more info, visit https://thistlefarms.org/pages/our-mission
Ages 18+
Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Caitlin Krisko, The Broadcast is a psychedelic soul rock band hailing from Asheville, NC. Produced by members of Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Broadcast steps into the arena of rock and roll night after night, delivering some of the most electrifying live shows today. Krisko’s sweeping lead vocals range from a whispered hush to a lioness roar, captivating audiences across the United States and Europe.
The Broadcast has shared stages and festival lineups with Mavis Staples, John Prine, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Wood Brothers, Brandi Carlile, Keller Williams, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, George Porter Jr. (Funky Meters), Betty LaVette, Charles Bradley and The Marcus King Band, among others.
In 2018, Tim Lefebvre (David Bowie, TTB) and Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (Tedeschi Trucks Band, Col. Bruce Hampton) approached The Broadcast to produce their new studio album “Lost My Sight” expanding on the band’s signature psychedelic soul rock sound, and creating the band’s most exciting LP to date.
Main Hall Standing – General Admission Standing Show :: Some Balcony Seating
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Tuesday, September 22nd Governor Roy Cooper announced that some NC small businesses experiencing disruptions to their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible and benefit from a $40 million relief program to help offset fixed costs like rent, mortgage interests, and utility bills.
The NC Mortgage, Utility, and Rent Relief (MURR) is administered by the NC Department of Commerce and can provide up to $20,000 in relief funds per qualifying business location. Business applicants from certain industry sectors that have not been able to operate during COVID-19 may apply for up to two of their businesses.
Applicants can apply for up to four months of mortgage interest or rent expenses, and utility expenses. The help offers relief for some of the fixed costs a business cannot easily control on its own. Applications to the program should open next week and will be addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must certify that they were closed during the period of April 1 to July 31, 2020; they expect to be able to operate after the COVID crisis has passed; and they have not been reimbursed by any other federal source for the expenses they seek to reimburse through this program.
Eligible applicants include:
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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
Covid-19 hasn’t stopped us from making an impact on local rivers and communities throughout WNC — so we’re adapting our 8th Annual Root Ball End of Season Party to celebrate quarantine-style… Save the dates for three awesome ways to participate!
Online silent auction (Oct 2nd-18th). We’ll have an incredible collection of items and experiences focused on outdoor recreation, arts + culture, food + beverage, and other offerings that are uniquely Asheville.
Online native tree and plant sale (Oct 2nd-18th). Individuals will be able to purchase from a wide variety of plants and trees provided by participating partner nurseries (with all proceeds going to GreenWorks programs).
Virtual Dance Party on October 16th: Gather up your pod and safely dance the evening away in your own living room. The event will be kid-friendly and have lots of opportunities for audience participation.
Stay tuned for more information on how to join in these exciting events!
If you’d like to offer support by donating an item or service to our silent auction, please contact [email protected].
Discover the original Asheville Food Tour. In this premiere tour, taste the unique flavor of Asheville on our guided walking tours of the city’s culinary treasures, in historic downtown Asheville. Eating Asheville one bite at a time never tasted so good!
One of the nation’s premiere food destinations, Asheville boasts some of the most exciting and memorable food in the South. Asheville Food Tours offers a sumptuous glimpse into this exotic world of local Asheville restaurants and gourmet food shops and featuring artisan cheeses and choice meats from local farms, crusty baked breads from local ovens, rich hand-made chocolates, dynamic wine lists and hand-crafted local beer.
Downtown Food Tour – $55
West Asheville Tour – $60
International Tour – $60
Food Fan Foot Tour – $65
Saturday Brunch Tour – $65
Night Tour – $85
Gift Certificates – $55 and up.
The BOOsters are happy little friendly ghosts sold throughout the month of October in area banks, restaurants, cleaners, convenience stores, and many other businesses. For only $1.00, anyone can purchase a BOOster, place his or her name or business card on it and have it displayed. This is a great way to decorate area businesses for the holiday while providing fun, friendly competition, and funds to help continue the outreach of the Eblen Charities.
Eblen Charitable Group Pumpkin Sales: Much like the BOOster sales, these bright paper pumpkins are sold for $1.00 during the month of October in area schools and Ingles Markets. This program sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, Ingle’s Markets, Pepsi, and Clear Channel radio stations benefits the programs of the Eblen Charities and helps provide a community program to the area schools with the premise of children helping children. Schools also have the opportunity to win prizes and equipment for their school. The school with the most over all sales is awarded the Frank Lewis Memorial Award, named in memory of our long time friend and Buncombe County educator, Frank Lewis.
Our 2020 Raffle is happening now! We are proud to partner with Hunter Automotive Group in Hendersonville, NC, in this year’s raffle! Only 1,500 tickets will be sold, so get yours online today! You may also call 828-862-2138 to order tickets over the phone.
Our winner will have ultimate flexibility in choice of model: ANY New 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group with a MSRP up to $50,000!
Thank you to all raffle purchasers! Your purchase directly supports the Brevard Music Center!
The drawing will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 3:00pm EST. All mail, phone, and internet orders must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 30.
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.
This year’s winner will be drawn on Tuesday, December 1st, and can choose any 2020 Volvo or Subaru from Hunter Automotive Group in Fletcher, North Carolina with an MSRP up to $50,000!
Though we were unable to have students on campus and present live performances this summer, we continued to support their education needs during the pandemic, providing masterclasses, lectures, streaming performances and more, available at no charge.