Wednesday, September 1, 2010
To Saturday, October 2, 2010
thru September 12 - Flower Carpet - Discover our dramatic, one-of-a-kind flower carpet this August. Biltmore's garden experts are weaving together thousands of colorful plants into a vivid living carpet on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. For Biltmore information, call 800-411-3812 or 828-225-1333.
thru September 29 - UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery Hosts Exhibition by Asheville Artist Arrington Williams - A collection of abstract paintings by Asheville artist Arrington Williams will be on view through September 29 in UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery. The exhibition includes works in oil and acrylics by Williams, a graduate of the Corcoran School of Art who now has a studio in the River Arts District. An opening reception will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, in the gallery. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Blowers Gallery, located on the main floor of UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library is open 8 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m.-midnight Sundays. For more information, call 828/251-6436.
thru September 22 - Moni Hill - Studio 103 Fine Art Gallery presents Asheville based "folk artist", Moni Hill. Artist reception Friday August 27th from 5-8 pm. Wine and cheese will be served. Exhibit runs through September 22nd. Moni Hill is quickly becoming one of Asheville's most sought after artists for personal collections. Fun and colorful and full of joy. Moni Hill's palette consists mostly of cadmiums and cobalts. Things that excite her about her paintings are the hidden patches of canvas or scraps of old jeans that are primed on to all of the wood panels; the lead pencil lines which offer proof of the process; new color combinations; and unexpected object placement. In her work she seeks peace and resolution in the midst of life's contrast. Hours are Weds-Fri noon-6 pm, most Saturdays, and by appointment. 828-357-8327 or 571-212-0298 rebecca@rebeccadangelo.com www.studio103fineartgallery.com www.rebeccadangelophotography.com
September 5 thru September 7 - Music on the Rock - Johnny, Hank and Folk â€" Flat Rock veteran, Ben Hope, returns with a lineup of country and folk songs featuring hits from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. ($19) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 6 - Symphony in the Park - Come join members of the Asheville Symphony in the grand new park on Labor Day (September 6th) at 7:00pm for Symphony in the Park. Music Director Daniel Meyer will conduct members of the Asheville Symphony through an evening of popular classics and highlights from the Asheville Symphony's 50th Anniversary Season. Classical selections include Rossini's Finale to the William Tell Overture, Bizet's Suite from Carmen, and selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein, John Williams, and John Phillip Sousa. For more information, please visit www.ashevillesymphony.org.
September 7 thru September 28 - Growing Ginseng and Goldenseal in WNC - Learn about growing and harvesting rare forest botanicals ginseng and goldenseal in this four-session class. Topics will include: fall planting, harvesting, cleaning, drying and storing. North Carolina ginseng laws and helpful organizations will be discussed. Tuesdays, September 7-28 (6:00-9:00pm) Madison Campus A-B Tech Registration Fee: $20 Course # SEF-2042-200 Register online at http://www.abtech.edu/ce/registration or call 828.254.1921 x5083
September 7 - Auditions for Pygmalion - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 8 thru October 6 - Bird Watching 101 - Learn how to identify the birds of western North Carolina and have fun doing it. Over the course of five, 1-hour programs, bird expert Jamie Cameron will lead discussions on choosing binoculars, field guides and other birding equipment, as well as the easy steps to identifying birds, birds of the Black Mountain area throughout the season and suggestions on how to make your backyard a bird sanctuary. The last session will be a guided bird hike with Jamie, scheduled to coincide with peak fall migration. This class will take place every Wednesday, Sept. 8-Oct. 6, from 7:00-8:00pm at the Lakeview Center downstairs. The fee is $25, and pre-registration is recommended by calling 828-808-4014.
September 8 - Erin McKeown - Singer/songwriter Erin McKeown performs at North Carolina Stage Company on September 8, 2010 at 7:30. As part of a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of her groundbreaking debut album, "Distillation", Erin will perform the album in sequence followed by a set drawing from the best of her old and new music. Tickets are on sale now for $15 and can be purchased by calling 828-239-0263, visiting www.ncstage.org, or stopping by the box office at 15 Stage Lane in Downtown Asheville. All ages, show 7:30, doors 6:30.
September 8 - Origami Folding Frenzy - From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. (828) 254-6373 www.thehealthadventure.org
September 9 - Farmland Preservation presentation - Land Conservation in America from the 1800's to Present. Where does Farmland Preservation Fit in? September 9, 2010 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spring Creek Community Center - 13075 NC 209 Hwy William Hamilton, SAHC Farmland Protection Director, will present on this topic. William specializes in farmland and family lands preservation. William and his brother David have decided to spice things up and play some tunes for the crowd before the presentation. Don't miss it! Please contact William with any questions related to this presentation at william@appalachian.org or 828.253.0095, ext. 211.
September 9 - Sky Watching - Join The Health Adventure's astronomers in front of Pack Place in downtown Asheville for nighttime sky watching. Get an up-close view of the moon, planets and stars, and all other happening galactic phenomena. The Health Adventure staff will have telescopes for sky watchers of all ages. Monthly Sky Watching programs are held on the second Thursday of every month, weather permitting. Programs are free for all guests, and no reservations are necessary. As daylight hours increase during the summer months, sky watching programs will begin at first dark. (828) 254-6373 www.thehealthadventure.org
September 9 - Southern (dis)Comfort - Southern (dis)Comfort is a new comedy written by Elisabeth Gray about life and death in the American South, with stops along with way ranging from Cracker Barrels and nursing homes, to beauty pageants and church gymnasiums. Tickets are on sale August 24 through September 7. The cost is $40 per person. To purchase tickets, please call 828-251-6525 or email Amy Johnson at acjohns2@unca.edu. Payment can be made with a check or credit card. A dessert reception will follow the performance. For more information, visit www.unca.edu/events/southern-discomfort.
September 10 thru September 11 - Carolina Mountains Literary Festival - Readers and writers alike will love this literary festival. The weekend in Burnsville will provide intimate settings for novice writers and fans to listen to panel discussions, converse with authors, participate in workshops, and have books signed. Admission. http://www.cmlitfest.org/
September 10 thru September 12 - 3rd Annual Bard-a-thon - More of a relay race than a marathon, teams of volunteers will be reading Shakespeare all weekend to raise money for NCSC. Register a team beginning August 13th! We're kicking off the Bard-a-thon with a special reading of Double Falshood, the newly confirmed Shakespeare play. We're excited to team up with Montford Park Players for this Asheville debut. http://www.ncstage.org/pages/bard-a-thon-2010.php
September 10 thru September 19 - NC Mountain State Fair - Now in its 17th year, the fair always promises lots of food, fun, and mountain heritage; this year's fair will fulfill those same promises September 10 â€" 19 at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. http://www.mountainfair.org/
September 10 - Behind the Scenes - Friday, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes Dean Butckovitz, Museum Registrar + Preparator For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 10 - Wall to Wall Williams - an evening of the music of John Williams, by far the biggest name in movie score history. Mr. Williams composed the famous scores for Star Wars, Jurassic Park, the Indiana Jones and Harry Potter films, and dozens of others. The evening will be conducted by Rachael Worby, the acclaimed musical director of the Pasadena Pops, and she will lead the West Virginia Festival Orchestra. For more information about Asheville Bravo Concerts or the 2009-2010 Season, please call 828-225-5887, or visit www.ashevillebravoconcerts.org.
September 11 thru September 12 - Microcosmos - [film] September 11 + 12 Saturday + Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Microcosmos For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 11 - 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance - On September 11th, people across the nation will honor the victims and heroes of 9/11 by volunteering in their communities. To learn more and sign up for a project during the weekend of September 11th and 12th visit http://handsonasheville.org/projects/viewProject.php?_mode=search&_submode=complex&_action=complexSearch&_state_searchfields=1fafe27f2c9296dd94e8ae420476a7de&type=date&begin=09/11/2010&end=09/12/2010&keyword=&zipcode=&Submit=Search.
September 11 - ASU Football vs JACKSONVILLE - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
September 11 - Hobo Ball - The Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will host their third Hobo Ball featuring dinner, entertainment and an auction to benefit Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Kenmure Country Club in Flat Rock, NC. Tickets to the Hobo Ball are $75.00 per person and seating is limited. The social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. at Kenmure Country Club at 100 Clubhouse Drive, Flat Rock, NC. For more information or to secure reservations, please contact Kathleen Hudson at 828- 698-5208 or Jan Spicka at 828-891-1606. Additional information is also available at www.friendsofcarlsandburg.org.
September 11 - Organicfest - Organicfest, one of the nation's largest regional organic festival, will celebrate National Organic Harvest month on Saturday, September 11th in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Join the celebration of everything organic and green, now in its 10th year, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.organicfest.org.
September 11 - WCU Football vs Tusculum - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
September 11 - West Asheville Garden Stroll - The culture of sustainability is becoming more deeply rooted in West Asheville's urban landscape with every passing day. The Second Annual West Asheville Garden Stroll, Saturday, September 11, 2010 will showcase many new gardens in the Horney Heights and Malvern Hills sections of the community. The event runs from 10:30 â€" 4:00 PM, and kicks off at the West Asheville Branch Library at 10:30 AM. The West Asheville Garden Stroll is a non-profit endeavor led by a group of passionate gardeners. It is FREE and open to the public. Volunteers are needed to help with the Stroll. Volunteer opportunities are listed on the website, www.WestAshevilleGardens.com This wonderful community event welcomes donations!
September 11 - "Chestnut Saturday" - Join SAHC as we gather at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley, NC with our friends and partners for an all-day celebration of the rebirth of the chestnut tree â€" with live bluegrass music and dancing, tours of the Chestnut Orchard, horseback rides, Rob "The Wolfman" and his wolves, kids' games, fishing, crafts and vendors. For more information visit our website at http://www.appalachian.org/news/events.html
September 12 thru September 14 - Music on the Rock - Leading Ladies: From Ella to Celine - Morgan James, one of Broadway's greatest talents makes her Flat Rock debut in a stunning revue of the most celebrated female singers of our time. ($22) Flat Rock Playhouse is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, NC. Evening performances for Music on the Rock are at 8:00. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 12 - City of 1,000 Easels - On Sunday September 12th hundreds of artists will descend on downtown Asheville, set up their tools, and share their creative process with the community. City of 1,000 Easels is a pilot program of The Asheville Area Arts Council to promote the role of arts in the community by showcasing the magnitude of the visual arts sector through a self-guided walking tour among individual artists. For more information, contact Graham Hackett via email: graham@ashevillearts.com.
September 12 - ECO WHITEWATER DAY - There's no better way to connect with our watersheds, then by barreling down the Green River in a kayak with a trained instructor. Your choice to barrel at thrilling speeds or at family friendly speed. All proceeds benefit ECO's water quality work and comes with a lunch, a photo of the trip and music. Tickets on sale now at www. eco-wnc.org or by calling Green River Adventures at 800-335-1530. Space is limited, buy your ticket today!
September 12 - flutist Judi Lampert and pianist Elsa O'Farrell - At 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, flutist Judi Lampert and pianist Elsa O'Farrell present an adventurous concert including a tango by Astor Piazzolla of Argentina, a sonata for flute and piano by American Walter Piston; "The Pied Piper," for unaccompanied flute and piccolo by England's Gordon Jacob; and the challenging, rhythmic blues composition "Zoom Tube" by the U.K.'s Ian Clarke. The concert takes place at Lipinsky Auditorium, with $5 admission, and UNC Asheville students admitted free with ID. For more information, call the UNC Asheville Music Department at 828/251-6432.
September 13 thru September 19 - Asheville Restaurant Week - From September 13 through 19, these participating restaurants are offering delicious dining deals; a 3-course $30 prix fixe dinner menus, and/or 2-course a $15 prix fixe lunch menus. Foodies everywhere will celebrate this dining extravaganza, Dine Out Asheville. So, check out the menus and book your reservations today. Be sure to enter the Ultimate Dining Card Contest during Restaurant week, you may just have the opportunity to eat at all of these restaurants for free. http://www.dineoutasheville.com/
September 14 - Hands in Harmony: The Concert - [concert] September 14 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Hands in Harmony: The Concert Diana Wortham Theatre For more information, please visit http://www.ashevilleart.org/.
September 14 - Regional Author Talk - Susan Reinhardt - Reinhardt will be the guest speaker at the opening reception at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the Glass House adjacent to UNC Asheville's Ramsey Library. Reinhardt's Asheville Citizen-Times columns are syndicated through Gannett newspapers, and have won three Best of Gannett awards. The author of three books, Reinhardt's latest is "Dishing With the Kitchen Virgin," a collection of humorous anecdotes spun from everyday life in the South. For more information on the Regional Author Talks, call 828/251-6111 or go to http://toto.lib.unca.edu/programs/brownbag.html.
September 15 - Gardening in the Mountains - Get the inside scoop with tips and tricks that can help gardeners here in the mountains. These free gardening talks will be held one Wednesday each month at the Cooperative Extension office, 94 Coxe Avenue in Asheville. September 15 - Trees in the Landscape For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.
September 15 - Trees in the Landscape - Get the inside scoop with tips and tricks that can help gardeners here in the mountains. These free gardening talks will be held one Wednesday each month at the Cooperative Extension office, 94 Coxe Avenue in Asheville. For more information, call Buncombe County Cooperative Extension at 255-5522.
September 17 thru October 3 - Oliver! - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 17 - Downtown After Five - Headliner: Powerful and innovative Acoustic Americana ensemble Larry Keel & Natural Bridge â€" www.larrykeel.com Support: Southern soul backcountry roots rocker Grayson Capps - www.graysoncapps.com Celebrating its 21st year, Downtown After Five has a new location at Lexington Avenue at I-240 and will be more environmentally responsible through the use of compostable cups, plates and utensils. Free live music and dancing starts at 5 pm with food and drink available for purchase. (828) 251-9973 http://www.ashevilledowntown.org/
September 18 thru September 19 - Heritage Weekend - This is the Southern Highland Craft Guild's weekend to celebrate heritage crafts of the Appalachian Mountains. Guild members and other traditional craftspeople show craft techniques with hand tools, native materials, and lots of ingenuity through demonstrations in the native arts. In addition to crafts, several other traditional aspects of Appalachian life will be featured, such as traditional music and storytelling. Don't miss the 26th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, 2:00-3:00pm. This popular autumn tradition brings mountain toys, live music and wacky fun to the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center. Free.
September 18 thru September 19 - Railfest 2010 - Railroad enthusiasts and history buffs world wide will gather for three days of railroad fun! Motor car rides and display, storytelling, singing, dancing and mountain folk music are all part of this spectacular railroading event. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681 Information on upcoming events with the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Please contact our Reservations Office for more information regarding these events at 1-800-872-4681.
September 18 - ASU Football vs NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL - For tickets or more information, please visit www.goasu.com.
September 18 - Art in Autumn - The Weaverville Business Association is proud to present the annual Art in Autumn arts and crafts festival on Main Street in downtown Weaverville each September. Art in Autumn is a juried show which showcases the diverse range of cultural heritage of our region.
September 18 - Brewgrass Festival - Each year in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, we gather over 30 American breweries to showcase more than 100 different beers. We add a great lineup of national and regional bluegrass musicians. We also feature a variety of area food vendors and plenty of water. Put all these things together and you have the ingredients for the perfect beer day.
September 18 - Nicolas Kendall Returns - The Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs and promotes symphonic music for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the people of Western North Carolina. 828-254-7046 http://www.ashevillesymphony.org/
September 22 thru October 17 - "The Drowsy Chaperone" - Flat Rock Playhouse presents The Drowsy Chaperone, the celebrated musical of the 2006 Broadway season and the winner of five Tony-awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is onstage September 22 â€" October 17. The Drowsy Chaperone is a revved-up spoof of a 1920's Broadway song-and-dance frolic with music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Playhouse box office at 828-693-0731, toll-free at 866-732-8008 or online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
September 22 thru November 19 - Top Hat - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
September 23 thru September 25 - Public Art 360 Conference - The City of Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department will host the 2010 Public Art 360 Conference Thursday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at the Crest Center and Pavilion. To view the conference schedule and for information about registration, visit the Public Art 360 website at www.publicart360.com or contact Diane Ruggiero at 828-259-5815 or e-mail druggiero@ashevillenc.gov.
September 24 - Nearly Lear - The fall Cultural and Special Events season begins with a new twist on Shakespeare's tragedy. In a one-woman show, Susanna Hamnett presents King Lear retold through the eyes of his fool. "Nearly Lear" was adapted from Shakespeare by Hamnett and collaborator Edith Tankus and debuted in 2008 in Toronto. Curtain is at 8 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Highsmith University Union Box Office, or online. For information and tickets, go to the Cultural and Special Events Web page or call 828.251.6991.
September 25 thru September 26 - Flock to the Rock - Birds flock to Chimney Rock! And we're offering all kinds of programs to get you going bonkers over birds, too. We'll have guided walks with area ornithologists, opportunities to "get up close and personal" with non-releasable birds of prey, and lots of workshops and other fun activities. This weekend also marks the annual hawk migration over our area when dozens, sometimes hundreds, of hawks can be seen heading to southern wintering grounds. www.chimneyrockpark.com
September 25 thru September 26 - Heritage Crafts Weekend - Enjoy juried crafters demonstrating and selling crafts from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free with the parking fee. Parking is always free for Arboretum Society
September 25 - Autumn in the Mountains Car Show - The British Car Club of Western North Carolina invites you to the British Car Show and Silent Auction be held at JACKSON PARK in historic Hendersonville, NC on September 25, 2010, rain or shine. If you would like to show a car, registration is $20 per car before 9/ 19/10. Admission is free for spectators. Meals on Wheels of Henderson and Buncombe Counties will each receive a donation from the event's proceeds. For more info visit: http:// www.AutumnInTheMountains.org.
September 25 - WCU Football vs Chattanooga - For tickets or more information, please visit http://www.catamountsports.com/sports/m-footbl/wcar-m-footbl-body.html
September 28 - Regional Author Talk - Michael Cogdill - Michael Cogdill, broadcast journalist and author of the newly-released novel "She-Rain." Cogdill, a 1984 graduate of UNC Asheville in Mass Communication, has won a national Edward R. Murrow Award for television storytelling and 25 Southeast Region Emmy Awards.
September 30 - ASHEVILLE PUBLIC ART BOARD MEETING - In 2010 the City of Asheville Public Art Board will meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall in the 1st floor chambers. For more information, contact Diane Ruggiero at 828-259-5815 or druggiero@ashevillenc.gov.
September 30 - Black & White Gala - The 6th Annual YWCA Black & White Gala will be held on Thursday, September 30th. It's a dance PARTY for everyBODY. Due to the success of previous events, we are moving to a bigger location this year - the Crowne Plaza Expo Center. Join us for fabulous food, an exciting silent auction, and high energy music from Westsound. Website: www.ywcaofasheville.org Phone 828-254-7206
