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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Come enjoy the patio while you can! Winter is rite around the corner… plus… J-Luke will be here!
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A musician who’s music is rooted in folk, blues, gospel and soul music covering everything from Van Morrison to Radiohead and not missing much else along the way.
August is a solo acoustic performer from Sedona Arizona, now living in Asheville, North Carolina!
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This year, Eliada will maintain some beloved attractions including the tractor ride, which now drives all the way around the Corn Maze, jumping pillow, corn kernel sand box, spider web climber, tube slides, and corn cannons.
Tuesday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 10am- 8pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Italian-born Valerio D’Ospina, widely considered one of America’s foremost contemporary artists, is the subject of a one-man exhibition at The Haen Gallery in downtown Asheville, NC. The exhibit will run through October 15.
Since July 2009, D’Ospina has been established in the US where he lives and works in Philadelphia. He is ranked by both national and international distinguished art magazines as one of the most significant painters of cityscapes and industrial scenarios in America. “Valerio D’Ospina: Patina of Energy” will open with more that than a dozen paintings that capture the pulse of the city, the energy of industry, and the patina of metropolitan life.
The Biltmore Estate has been planning the largest exhibition in its historic gardens for almost a decade. And finally, last week, Chihuly at Biltmore opened with a mega installation of glass sculptures from the famous artist Dale Chihuly. Tens of thousands of glass pieces from all around the world reside in 14 locations around the Estate (which is the very first large-scale N.C. Chihuly installation).
The exhibition is up from now until Oct. 7th, free admission with a Biltmore day pass (and free for annual pass holders). Chihuly at Nightis a special, ongoing event where the glass sculptures are lit up, plus live music in the gardens + a wine bar. Tickets are $37.50 for kids + range from $65 – 75 for adults ($10 discount for pass holders).
Three new works were blown just for Biltmore, and 6 new compositions were put together.
Open 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Advance tickets are rquired. It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family! Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train – if you dare!
25 years ago, Flat Rock Playhouse debuted an exciting new program, Project Playhouse, with specially priced matinees for local students as well as regular evening performances for our patrons. The play was Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, a drama of great tenderness, charm and beauty and one of the most famous plays of the modern theatre.
Matinees: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00PM
Evenings: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30PM. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM
Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage
2661 Greenville Highway Flat Rock, NC 28731
Shinyribs – Elizabeth Cook – Dustbowl Revival – Seth Walker – Dylan LeBlanc with The Pollies – Caleb Caudle – Songs From The Road Band – Fireside Collective – Matt The Electrician – The Honey Dewdrops – Unspoken Tradition – The Two Tracks – Hank, Pattie & The Current – Time Sawyer – Dean Owens Musician – Official with Wild Ponies- Vilai Harrington & the Hamptones – YAM (Young Appalachian Musicians)
Tickets and camping passes on sale at gate; on-line sales now closed.
Thursday:
3:50 — Vilai Harrington & the Hamptones
5:20 — Unspoken Tradition
6:50 — The Two Tracks
8:20 — Seth Walker
9:50 — The Dustbowl Revival
Friday:
1:00 — The Two Tracks
2:25 — Hank, Pattie and the Current
3:50 –Time Sawyer
5:20 — Fireside Collective
6:50 — Caleb Caudle
8:20 — The Dustbowl Revival
9:50 — Shinyribs
Saturday:
10:45 — YAM Jam
12:00 — Dean Owens with Wild Ponies
..1:30 — The Honey Dewdrops
..3:00 — Fireside Collective
..4:20 — Matt the Electrician
..5:50 — Songs from the Road Band
..7:20 — Dylan LeBlanc & The Pollies
..8:50 — Elizabeth Cook
10:20 — Shinyribs
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Amazing Glaze with Gabriel Kline
Fridays 10am-12:30pm
August 31- October 5
Do you hate glazing? I mean, do you really HATE glazing? Have you experienced the frustration of making a beautiful piece, then ruining it with a flawed, or perhaps worse, boring glaze? Would you rather spend your time doing just about ANYTHING else, even cleaning your studio? Then this is the class for you! Join Gabriel each Friday as he demystifies the techniques that will help you learn to love the glazing process, achieve more dynamic results, and get your work noticed. Topics will include under and overglaze decoration, glazing large and delicate work, spraying glazes, and multiple firings. We will also examine the basics of formulating, mixing, or altering a glaze.
Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
Thursdays – Saturdays, October 1 – January 12
BMCM+AC is teaming up with Hood Huggers International for the run of the Jacob Lawrence exhibition. Hood Huggers International, founded by visionary poet and artist DeWayne Barton, explores the past, present and future of African Americans in Asheville. Visit www.hoodhuggers.com/hood-tours/ for more info and to book a tour.
Read More: An Artist Uncovers Asheville’s Hidden African American History (via Hyperallergic)
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When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change.
In Time of Seismic Sorrows is curated by Marilyn Zapf and organized by the Center for Craft. The Center for Craft is supported in part by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Learn about the history of Asheville’s riverfront & the mission of RiverLink. If you like history and you appreciate environmental sustainability, this tour is for you! Along the way, we’ll make a stop at a brewery and a restaurant for a bite to eat if you choose. A portion of the ticket price is donated to RiverLink to support their efforts to protect and enhance the French Broad River. $45 per person.
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They have come back for a day of fun! Join us and our dinosaurs as we explore the letter D.
Toddler Time is a special time throughout the week for Mother’s/Father’s to enjoy special time with their toddler. We will be exploring our letters, numbers, shapes, and colors all while having a fun time and making new friends. Toddler time is every Thursday, starting promptly at 10am.
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Chihuly at Biltmore represents the first art exhibition in Biltmore’s historic gardens, and the first garden exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s works in North Carolina. The world-renowned American artist’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, and now, for a limited time only, they can be seen at Biltmore.
We invite you to immerse yourself in this unique visual experience, an absolute must-see presentation of unparalleled artistic expression.
Dazzling in daylight, the exhibition takes on an entirely new dimension when viewed after nightfall; experience the brilliance and beauty of these awe-inspiring marvels of color, form, and light.
Have you ever wanted to scale up the size of your work, but weren’t sure how? The sky is the limit in this class, so let’s go big! Join Mac McCusker as you learn to make large, freestanding floor vases with slabs and coils. You can then theme your piece by adding imagery to the leather hard clay. Demonstrations will include experimenting with carving, additive methods, surface design, sgraffito, underglazes, and the use of decals to achieve a visually stunning finished piece. All skill levels are welcome.
Level: All Levels
Tuition: $255 + $35 Lab Fee
WHAT: 21st Annual Cocke County Citizenship Award honoring Vice Mayor Mike Proffitt
WHERE: Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1120 Carson Springs Road, Newport, TN 37821
WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2018. Doors open 11:45am.
About the Cocke County Citizenship Award:
The Cocke County Citizenship Award (CCC Award) is an annual event that recognizes and honors a deserving person who demonstrates their care for the community and its citizens. This award is given to an outstanding person. In keeping with the spirit of giving in East Tennessee, the CCC Award encourages volunteerism, philanthropy and community involvement.
WHO DOES THIS BENEFIT?
Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help keep seniors and the disabled in their homes and provide respite for their families with kind, trained, in-home caregivers. SCHAS serves 20 counties throughout East Tennessee. Unlike other care giving agencies, SCHAS offers financial aid, known as a sliding scale fee, to clients who need the services but cannot afford the full fee nor are eligible for government assistance. Through grants, fundraisers and support from the United Way, SCHAS can help those with the greatest need. This event is SCHAS Cocke County’s largest fundraiser. All net proceeds will go to benefit SCHAS Cocke County clients that rely on the sliding scale fee fund.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
*All sponsors will be posted on the SCHAS.ORG website on the Event page
Program Sponsor – $500
• Full page in event program
• Full screen in PowerPoint presentation
• 2 tables – 16 passes
Table Sponsor – $320
• Half page in event program
• Half screen in PowerPoint presentation
• 1 table – 8 passes
Support Sponsor – $160
• Listing in the program
• Listing in PowerPoint presentation
• 4 passes
Individual Ticket – $40
CONTACT: [email protected] 865-824-4301 or register online at www.schas.org on the CCC Award Events Page
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We have this event twice a year. Its like a big ole family reunion. People come from all over the world. We have so much fun and love seeing everyone so much. We are all about our southern heritage and keeping Barney Barnwells legacy alive through his Music. Along with 10 or more bands playing all weekend long. We have bathhouses with showers and A couple of very good food vendors and merchandise vendors. We are all about the music and spending time seeing or Plum Hollow Family meeting new ones. Debbie Barnwell
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Visitors to Grovewood Village will have the opportunity to learn the story of Biltmore Industries on a guided history tour, offered Wednesday – Saturday at 1pm during April – November. The tour includes a visit to Biltmore Industries’ production facility (aka Dye House), where guests can peek into the past and view the original looms, carding machines, spinning mule and dye vats used to make the famed Biltmore Handwoven Homespun.
The tours last approximately 45 minutes and operate on a first-come, first-served basis, open to 25 people. There is no charge to take the tour, but donations are appreciated. Tours begin at the Homespun Museum in Grovewood Village, where a docent will give a detailed overview of Biltmore Industries’ historic importance before leading guests into the 100-year-old Dye House (usually closed to the public).
Private group tours are also offered for a fee and should be scheduled at least one week in advance.
Tastes as delicious as it sounds!
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Have a transportation question or concern? Are you interested in the regional trails and greenways developing in and around the Asheville area? Come chat with local transportation planners about these issues are more!
While we chat, enjoy a complimentary iced tea, courtesy of AARP!
For questions: 828-251-7454 or [email protected]
www.fbrmpo.org
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Burger Bar in, Partnership with The Pourhouse (Wilmington,NC) and your local liquor representative, present a weekend long charity event to raise money for the bars and local service industry affected by Hurricane Florence.
From Thur 10/4 – Sat 10/6
$1.00 from every sale of WILD TURKEY and ESPOLON will be donated by Burger Bar (Asheville) and matched by the liquors’ local representative to help rebuild the nightlife of businesses damaged during the recent storm.
Memberships are required to enter Burger Bar (21+)
We also have 2 fun events taking place on Fri and Sat that week!
LETS PARTY & HELP RESTORE THE NIGHTLIFE IN WILMINGTON!!
FRIDAY:
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SATURDAY:
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Gin & Tonic- A simple and classic drink perfect for novice drinkers as well as seasoned veterans. Clean, crisp and refreshing, Gin and Tonic is everything you could ask for in a cocktail, so much so we are devoting a whole theme to it. On Thursdays we offer Tonic Thursday’s. We’ll introduce you to a whole new way of drinking G & T with a rotating special each week: A different tonic, a different gin, and so many different garnishes to choose from we’ll just keep searching for that perfect combination and include you in the process.
This Weeks Feature: Fig & Cardamom Gin & Tonic-
Black Mission fig Syrup, Gin, cardamom and tonic water.
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Staff vs. Students Flag Football Game @ 4:30 pm
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We’re starting a new all ages book club at Spellbound called the Action Book Club. We’ll read about a subject and then take concrete action to make our community a better place. We’ll meet every other month, with the current theme and a list of suggested books at every reading level announced ahead of time. Pick one for the whole family to read together or everyone who wants to wants to participate can read a book on their own. At the meeting, we’ll gather to take part in an easy and fun service project that ties in with the theme. The youngest kids may need help from an adult, but everyone should be able to participate.
For our very first meeting, we’re excited to partner with Asheville Humane Society. We’ll be making no-sew toys for dogs and cats. Staff at the Humane Society will give them to animals in the shelter and in their foster program to provide fun, comfort, and stimulation.
Visit our website for more details and a suggested reading list. RSVPs are appreciated so we can plan materials. (Click “Interested” or “Going” at top of event post.)
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Join us in launch party celebration for the completion of the Love Asheville Mural at 68 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. We want you to meet the makers and planners. We plan to take photos together and J.Lees_Chicken Shack and FroZen Monkey will be serving yummy food.
Please bring your friends and co-workers! It’s free! Plus, we’ll have music by Big Dawg Slingshots!
What is it? A Temporary Public Art Project developed by an ad-hoc committee from the Haywood Street Advisory Team, Downtown Commission and Public Art and Cultural Commission. The resulting piece is a 156 sq. ft. mural is painted on panels and installed on the south wall of 68 Haywood St. The panels together read “LOVE ASHEVILLE.” Each letter of the 13 panel mural are uniquely designed by a different local design agency or graphic designer, with the overall theme reflective of Asheville Grown’s brand and on-going campaign to support local businesses. Coordination with the designers was led by Jenny Fares of Sound Mind Creative and Asheville Design Salon.
Here’s a list of the participants: 828:design (Tom Petruccelli), Atlas Branding, (Lisa Poteat &Taylor Sutherland), Curve Theory (Reggie Tidwell), Dena Rutter Design, Element Advertising (Matt Levin). Gigantic (Scott Smith & John Horsby), Harkness Design (Marc Harkness), HNYCMB Creative (Tim Scroggs), Homestead (Eric Pieper), Image 420 Screen Printing (Brent Baldwin), Martha Skinner & Sophia Arbelaez, Novus Architects, Inc. (Sydney Gilmore), Project 13 (Richard Norris), and Sound Mind Creative (Jenny Greer Fares).
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Bring your lawn chair and/or blanket and join us for our Fall Bluegrass Music and Harvest Market celebration at Trailblazer Park. Come early for local produce, baked goods, arts and crafts from the Travelers Rest Farmers Market. Grab a bite from the food trucks and help yourself to craft beer and wine from the beer stand then sit back, relax and listen to great, Bluegrass music in the open air amphitheater!
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Join us for the OPENING RECEPTION for ‘Haus of Blues’ an evocative collaboration between WEDGE Studio Artists, Mark Bettis and Jacqui Fehl. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus from the Chop Shop with a baked potato for $25
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Join us for a fabulous evening of food, fun, music, live and silent auctions. Bring your friends, have a great time and help benefit the homeless dogs and cats of Haywood County.
Tickets are on sale now.
Individual tickets are $80.
Reserved 8-seat sponsorship is available for $675
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Zumba then Bokwa for this 90 minute Master Class. We will dance and sweat as we learn something new. Check event discussion for more details.
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