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thru May 11 - Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders - "Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders" will be on display January 19 through May 11, 2008 at the Arboretum's new Baker Exhibit Center. Children will learn about bizarre live insects from around the world in this exhibit featuring a butterfly house as well as more than two-dozen living and mounted bugs ranging from glow-in-the-dark scorpions to bird-eating tarantulas. School and home
thru May 11 - New Traveling Science Exhibit - Beginning January 19, 2008 and continuing through May 11, 2008, the Arboretum will present "Dr. Entomo's Palace of Exotic Wonders," an exhibit that displays living and mounted insects and other arthropods from around the world. Located in and around the Baker Exhibit Center, the first science-based exhibit to be held at the Arboretum will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and Noon to 5 p.m., Sundays. For more information call 828-665-2492 or visit our website at www.ncarboretum.org
thru May 9 - Blue Ridge Residencies - Blue Ridge Residencies showcases work created by several talented Artists-in-Residence at Arrowmont, EnergyXchange, Odyssey and Penland during 2006-2007. These works represent the artistic, conceptual and technical refinement achieved during a critical period of artistic experimentation.1181 Broyles Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791 www.craftcreativitydesign.org
thru May 9 - Blue Ridge Residencies - Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit highlights work created by a talented group of artists in residence, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050
thru May 4 - A River of Words and Art - In celebration of both Earth Day and the exhibition Time is of the Essence: Contemporary Landscape Art, the Asheville Art Museum's education staff has collaborated with RiverLink and photographer Jeff Rich to offer a special project in Pack Place Community Gallery Wednesday, April 2 â€" Sunday, May 4, 2008.
thru May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Each spring Biltmore's Festival of Flowers celebrates the beauty of George W. Vanderbilt's 8,000-acre property and its original design by Frederick Law Olmsted, father of American landscape architecture. During this time, the estate's legendary gardens showcase a seasonal display of vibrant colors from thousands of tulips in the Walled garden to native and exotic blooms in the 20-acre azalea garden. Biltmore's gardens, Olmsted's final and most grand project, are in their 118th year, continuing to mature and growing more beautiful every year. Festivities across the estate include live music, interaction with Biltmore gardeners, storytelling from Biltmore historians, cooking demonstrations, children's activities and craft seminars. Www.biltmore.com.
thru June 30 - Skyscapes - They also seem to speak of a classic loneliness that is at once welcomed and beautiful, peopled, yet totally peopleless. Each image was taken on slide film, drum scanned and printed on a very high end professional art printer. Dripolator in Black Mountain.
thru October 14 - "Silent Beauty: A View of the Changing Seasons" ~ Photography of Cynthia - Experience the mystery and beauty of nature in this photography exhibit showcasing flowers and insects. Local artist Cynthia Walker exposes the hidden simplicity that exists within the complexity of nature's patterns and light. NCarboretum.org.
thru May 4 - American Red Cross Water Safety Courses - A number of water safety courses have been scheduled by Asheville-Mountain Area Chapter of the American Red Cross this spring. Lifeguarding, Lifeguard Instructor, Safety Training for Swim Coaches and Water Safety Instructor will be offered at the Zeugner Recreation Center the weekends of April 25th, 26th, 27th and May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Students must attend both weekends. For more information on these courses, other training opportunities or to register, please call the Asheville-Mountain Area American Red Cross at (828) 258-3888, ext. 207. Call now â€" space is limited
thru May 6 - UNC Asheville Senior Holds Painting Exhibition - "Portrait of an Infestation," an exhibition of 12 paintings by UNC Asheville senior Kara Bender, will be on view April 25-May 6 at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. The show is a culmination of Bender's work toward a bachelor of fine arts degree at UNC Asheville. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the gallery, which is located on the lower level of the building.
thru May 18 - Dames At Sea - The box office is open beginning March 26 through mid December, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Evening and weekend box office hours begin April 30. To purchase tickets or for more information call the box office of Flat Rock Playhouse at (828)693-0731 or toll free at (866) 732-8008. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
thru May 30 - UNC Asheville Senior Presents Printmaking Exhibition - "The Modern World in Ancient Stories," an exhibition of some 15 intaglio and letterpress pieces by UNC Asheville senior Julia Smith, will be on view April 30-May 30 at UNC Asheville's Blowers Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the gallery. Smith's prints focus on the Irish fairy tale "Guleesh," the Japanese fairy tale "The Straw Cape" and the Greek myth "Apollo and Daphne." The exhibition is a culmination of Smith's work toward a bachelor of arts degree at UNC Asheville.
thru October 1 - Let Freedom Ring - Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619
May 2 thru May 3 - Spring Ceramic and Art Sale - UNC Asheville's Art Department will hold its annual Spring Ceramic and Art Sale from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in UNC Asheville's S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall. The sale is open to the public. A wide variety of functional and decorative items crafted by UNC Asheville students will be on sale with prices beginning at $5. Proceeds will benefit the Art Department.
May 2 thru May 4 - 36th Annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage - UNC Asheville's Biology Department will celebrate Appalachian nature with its 36th annual Spring Wildflower and Bird Pilgrimage May 2-4. Twelve special events, including talks and guided tours, will focus on local flora and fauna. All are open to the public. The popular annual celebration begins with registration at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the lobby of UNC Asheville's Rhoades-Robinson Hall. The registration fee is $5 for adults and $1 for students and covers all events.
May 2 thru May 4 - Craft Show - Blue Ridge Mall, Fri. & Sat. 10:00AM-9:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-6:00PM, Sponsored by The Henderson County Crafters Assoc., Hendersonville, NC 828-891-7837
May 2 thru May 4 - French Broad River Festival - The 11th annual festival is set for May 2-4 where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail at the beautiful Hot Springs Campground & Spa (www.camp.nchotsprings.com ). Festival begins at 4:00 on Friday, May 2 and ends Sunday, May 4. Early Bird tickets are $55 online (www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com) prior to 4/20/08. After 4/20/08, tickets will be $65 online or $75 at the gate. See website details or call 828-253-1240.
May 2 - Asheville Tourists v. Columbus Catfish - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 2 - Summer Music in Flat Rock - Tom Fisch. This free outdoor series is presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association and will be held on the first Saturday of the warmer months May through October. This free, family oriented event will be held in Flat Rock on Little Rainbow Row's back deck (behind the colorful shops, corner of Greenville Highway and West Blue Ridge Road) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
May 3 thru May 4 - Frida - Come see the award-winning film based on the life of Frida Kahlo Saturday + Sunday, May 3 + 4, 2008 at the Asheville Art Museum starting at 2:00 p.m. each day. Frida Kahlo's life was a beautiful and tragic one that intertwined her painting, politics and sexuality.
May 3 thru May 4 - Olde Tyme Music Festival - Historic Downtown, Sat. 11:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-4:00PM (musicians play hammered dulcimers, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, guitars & auto harps) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8588 or 828-697-2022
May 3 thru May 4 - Shutterbug's Nature Photography Clinic - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. The Park is the perfect back drop for capturing award-winning photographs. Take advantage of this information-packed 2-day clinic with noted WNC photographer Les Saucier. Les has more than 25 years of experience in photography. For more information about him, visit his website at www.appalachianjourney.com.
May 3 - ABWA Presents Mary Foley: "Bodacious! Woman" - "Live Like Your Nail Color â€" Even if You Have Naked Nails!" Mary Foley, author and premiere motivational speaker, is being sponsored by the American Business Women's Association Sky-Hy Chapter. The exciting and engaging presentation is based on Mary's book, "Bodacious! Woman: Outrageously in Charge of Your Life and Lovin' It". Tickets are $20 in advance as purchased online at www.abwaskyhy.com or $25 at the door if tickets are still available. Proceeds will benefit the ABWA chapter's college scholarship fund for local women. Questions? Contact Ruth Kent at 778-0254 or 298-2718.
May 3 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 3 - Blood Drive - 9a.m.-1p.m., Skyland United Methodist Church, 1984 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, 28803, 684-7283
May 3 - Fletcher 1st Annual Paws in the Park - Treat the family and your best canine pal to Fletcher's 1st Annual Paws in the Park taking place Saturday, May 3rd from 12-3. Come on out to Fletcher Community Park for a day of furry fun and help Fletcher Parks and Recreation raise money for Brother Wolf Canine Rescue. The day will include live bluegrass music, a Blessing of the Dogs, dog contests, a silent auction, dog adoptions, informational demonstrations, games, food, face painting, and more! Contest categories include Pet/ Owner Look Alike, Best Trick, and Best Dressed. For more information and the schedule of events, go to fletcherparks.org or call Cheyenne Youell at 687-0751.
May 3 - Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show - Walmart Shopping Center, 11:00AM-3:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
May 3 - Kentucket Derby Party - Maggie Valley Club, maggievalleyclub.com. Special appetizers and drink specials during coverage. Pin High Bar and Grille.
May 3 - Mother/Daughter Tea - For additional information please call 828-253-9231 or visit www.wnchistory.org. Dress code is dressy. This tea will celebrate women in American history and the craft will be on that both mother and daughter will enjoy.
May 3 - SWING - Swing Away at 11 on Grove Street; doors open 8 pm. Music by Swing Away (Lew Gelfond, Guy Morganstein, April Zace, Laurie Fisher + Special Guests). For more info call (828) 337-7549.
May 3 - Sheriff Mounted Patrol Open Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-7971
May 3 - Steep Canyon Rangers - Carolina Theatre, Spruce Pine, TICKETS - 1-800-838-3006. 7:30pm All tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door Children under age 5 get in free!
May 3 - WNC BookFest - The Henderson County School System is hosting its second annual WNC BookFest at the Historic Johnson Farm. With more than twenty authors in attendance everyone is sure to find the genre of their choosing. Impromptu readings by the authors offer the opportunity to receive rare insight into their books and a deeper understanding of their stories. These readings will be held inside the main building and on the front and back porches where rockers add a comfortable, country ambience. The event opens at 9am and continues until 2pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for readers and aspiring writers alike to come and talk with the authors, purchase new books and have them signed by the authors themselves. All proceeds go to benefit the Mills River Childcare program providing a wider range of activities, crafts and educational materials for our attending children. The event will proceed rain or shine. There is no admission fee and no charge for parking.
May 4 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - McCormick Field, Asheville, 2:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 4 - Blood Drive - 8:30a.m.-1p.m., St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 10 N. Liberty Street, Asheville, 28801, 253-0043
May 4 - Chris Spheeris CD Release Concert - Time: 7:00 pm; Price: $25.00 adv.; $28.00 door; Location: Jubilee Community Celebration Center, Wall Street, downtown Asheville Tickets: www.tangochick.com or 828-231-9245 On Sunday, May 4th at 7pm, at the Jubilee Community Celebration Center in Asheville, Spheeris releases his new CD, bringing his music to the stage, for a concert performance. This show will consist of original vocals as well as the instrumental songs that have earned him Gold, Platinum, and Emmy Awards. Sharing insights from his personal inner and outer journeys, Spheeris? approachable manner and tongue-in-cheek humor create an informal, soulful and warm atmosphere.
May 4 - Damanhur: World's Largest and Most Successful Intentional Community - 4:00pm The Asheville Communities Network presents Damanhur, an advanced technological eco-village is in Vidracco, Italy, now incorporates 80 businesses, has it's own currency and prints a daily newspaper to keep it's large membership updated and connected. With over 800 residents and an additional 400 local supporters, Damanhur is a place where innovative ideas, sustainable technology, and respect between humankind and planet earth is not just a hope for the future, it's a daily and concrete reality!
May 4 - English Country Dance - 3-5 PM, 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $6. Beginners Welcome. No partner necessary. Dance to caller and live music. This style of dance may be seen in films based on Jane Austen novels. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of dancing. Call 828-230-8449
May 4 - The Philadelphia Story - Asheville Community Theatre is proud to announce American Sign Language (ASL) performances for the 2007-08 season. The ASL interpreted performances will be the first ongoing signed theatre performances in the Asheville area and are funded in part by the Asheville Arts Council through their Grassroots Grant program. For more information about ASL performances, please contact Cate Foltin, Managing Director at 828-254-2939 or by email at cate@ashevilletheatre.org. 2:30PM.
May 4 - Western District 4-H Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414
May 5 thru May 10 - Paddlin' the Pigeon Trip - The French Broad River Riverkeeper will paddle the Pigeon! Visit www.riverlink.org for more info!
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Buffet - Maggie Valley Club, maggievalleyclub.com. 5-8PM, Pin High Bar and Grille
May 5 - Sustainable Development: - A Lunch and Learn Speaker Series titled, "Mountain Green: Perspectives on Sustainable Development," inspired by the first Mountain Green Conference in 2007, will be held on several Mondays at Warren Wilson College. Each series program, to be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Canon Lounge of Gladfelter Dining Hall, seeks to engage the greater community in a conversation about best practices for developing our mountain region. Cost of the buffet lunch preceding each presentation is $5.50 cash; the program itself is free of charge. David Tuch, Equinox Environmental, "Sustainable Development: Perspectives from a Land Planning Company."
May 6 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 6 - Gardening in the Mountains: Culinary Herbs - This informative program is offered in cooperation with Buncombe County Cooperative Extension and regional Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. Education Center, NC Arboretum.
May 7 - Acting Out with Jesse Siak - Check out what's going on in May at Hands On! "Wonderful Wednesdays" begins each Wednesday in May at 11:30 a.m. These interactive programs will get preschoolers moving through music, magic, songs, and acting!
May 7 - Adult CPR - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today!
May 7 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 7 - Blood Drive - 3p.m.-7p.m., Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler, 28715, 667-4541
May 7 - Diamond Brand Gear - GEAR SWAP! Do you have outdoor gear you no longer use? Here's your opportunity to make some money and have a good time in the process. Contact us for more information on how to sign up for a spot at (828) 684-6262. 9am-5pm, Arden Store.
May 8 thru May 10 - 2008 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games - Friendly sports and competition for ages 55+ in over 12 categories, join us for such exciting events as track and field events, horseshoes, cycling races, shuffleboard, croquet, bowling, swimming, badminton billiards, and basketball. Senior games are a collaborative effort of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services, and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks For more information or to receive an application contact Dee Black 350 2051 or email dblack@ashevillenc.gov. $7.00 per person early registration, $8.00 after May 4, 2008.
May 8 - 12th Annual Prime of Life - Prime of Life is South Carolina's largest senior expo and festival. Embassy Suites 9am-3pm. Call 467-3660 or www.senioraction.org
May 8 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 8 - Cherokee Visitor Appreciation Day - Location: Cherokee Welcome Center. Contact: Josie Long (828) 497-1054. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 8 - Learn about Southern Appalachian Bonsai - Learn about the art of bonsai with North Carolina Arboretum Bonsai Curator Arthur Joura on Thursday, May 8 starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Asheville Art Museum. Joura will use photographs of specimens, as well as several living examples from the NC Arboretum's collection, to delve into the mysteries of these miniaturized living landscapes as well as the process of cultivating ordinary plants into interpretive representations of the natural world. This event will be held in the Museum's WNC Art Resource Center and is free to Museum members and to guests with Museum admission.
May 8 - Pet Parenting 101 - 7-8:30pm, Pet Parenting 101 - How dogs learn, AHS Administrative Office, 81 Thompson St., Asheville, With Gina Phairas, certified dog trainer. Donations appreciated. For information please call 236-3885 x 311 or visit www.ashevillehumane.org .
May 9 thru May 10 - Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000
May 9 thru May 11 - LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival) - LEAF introduces you to culturally relevant entertaining acts from around the world that connect you to their specific "root" community and infuse the LEAF community with energy. Here is a sneak preview of the artists that will be creating the soundtrack for the LEAF weekend …drum roll please.... Nanci Griffith, Arrested Development, Habib Koite' & Bamada, Javier Garcia, David Wilcox, Charmaine Neville, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, Buille of Ireland, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Corey Harris & The 5x5 Band, Contra with Great Bear Trio & Latter Day Lizards, Steep Canyon Rangers, Bambu Station of St. Croix, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Rahim AlHaj of Iraq, Vincent Nsengiyumva of Rwanda, Kellin Watson, Ashley Chambliss, Agent 23: Skidoo, University North Florida Brass Ensemble, Akira Satake, Kumar Das and more listed on web. Www.theleaf.com.
May 9 thru May 11 - Mother's Day Weekend - Make this a Mother's Day she won't soon forget, with a weekend full of activities designed specifically for women at the Grove Park Inn. Join us for special seminars on topics ranging from financial planning to scrapbooking or simply enjoy the natural beauty of Sunset Mountain and the tranquility of our award-winning Spa. Top off the weekend with the sumptuous Mother's Day buffet and the chance to win a basket filled with goodies. For more information and/or to make reservations please call (800) 438-5800.
May 9 thru May 11 - USDAA Dog Agility Trials - The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host a United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) agility trial Friday, May 9 from 9:00am-3:00PM, Saturday and Sunday, May 10 & 11, 2008 from 8:00am-3:00pm. The event will be held at the WNC Agricultural Center Davis Arena in Fletcher. Spectators are welcomed to attend and admission is free. Please leave your dogs comfortably at home. Over 120 purebred and mixed bred dogs, from throughout the southeast, will compete at various levels of difficulty, against each other and the clock.
May 9 thru May 25 - Mass Appeal - Mass Appeal opens at HLT's Barn, on State Street, between Kanuga and Willow, May 9 and runs through May 25. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM and Sunday matinees at 2PM. The box office will open for phone reservations on Monday, April 28. Tickets may be picked up at the Barn, Fridays and Saturdays, between 10AM and 1PM beginning May 1. Tickets are $14 for adults, $8 for those under 18. Call 692-1082 or visit the website, www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org.
May 9 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 9 - Blood Drive - 3:00 pm â€" 7:30 pm, Fletcher Community,Calvary Episcopal Church,Hendersonville Hwy., 684-6266
May 9 - What the (bleep) is Performance Art? - The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) presents a "variety show with a twist" featuring local performance artists Julie Becton Gillum, John Crutchfield, Jim Julien, Claire Elizabeth Barratt, Elisa Faires, Alexander Jacobs, Julia DeVita, Qi Shen & Natalie Arosemema-Achi on Friday, May 9th at 8:00 pm. This evening of performance art is part of BMCM+AC's ongoing effort to offer programming that is educational, stimulating, thought provoking and in keeping with the spirit of adventure and invention that made Black Mountain College legendary. 8PM, Admission: $5, $3 BMCM+AC members/students w/ID.
May 10 thru May 11 - "Hour Earth" - Warren Wilson Theatre will present local performance artists Julie Becton Gillum and John Crutchfield in "Hour Earth (after the dark): an evening of performance" on May 10-11 at Kittredge Theatre, on the Warren Wilson College campus. Curtain time 8 p.m. each evening. Call 828-771-3040 for reservations.
May 10 thru May 11 - Fiber Weekend - Throughout Mother's Day weekend the Folk Art Center will be blooming with fine crafts and demonstrations. On May 10th and 11th, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate textile arts through their annual Fiber Weekend. On Saturday, Guild members will share their expertise in a variety of fiber arts including quilting, spinning, weaving and surface design. There will be hands-on activities for children including weaving a bookmark and building collages. Visit http://www.southernhighlandguild.org/ for more information.
May 10 thru May 11 - Spring Scout Days for Boy Scouts - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Spend a whole day learning in our outside classroom. Scouts will get up-close and personal with some of the critters, plants and trees that call the Park home. Then, explore the Park at night and sleep under the stars.
May 10 thru May 11 - Tour de Falls - DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-4:00PM, buses will be available at the Buck Forest Access Area on DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, donation of $10 per person, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, Hendersonville, NC 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929
May 10 thru May 11 - "CHAKRA YOGA" - The workshop begins on Saturday May 10th at 9:00am at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Avenue, Suite 3A, Asheville, NC 28801. The cost for the workshop if pre-registering is $95.00. Payment at the door will be $120.00 and only cash or checks will be accepted. To pre-register call Sarah Brownlee at 828-225-1904 or e-mail her at sarah@onecenteryoga.com. You can also register online at onecenteryoga.com
May 10 thru November 8 - Oconaluftee Indian Village - The Oconaluftee Indian Village is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11-Nov. 4. Admission costs $15 for adults and $6 for children ages 6-12. Children ages 5 and younger are admitted free and group discounts are available. The Village is on Drama Road, near the Mountainside Theatre, off U.S. 441 in Cherokee. For more information, visit www.cherokee-nc.com or call the Cherokee Historical Association at (828) 497-2111
May 10 - "Lure of the Dragons", Lake Lure Dragon Boat Race & Cultural Festival - Downtown Lake Lure, NC. Set for Saturday, May 10th, this new charity sports event will feature 28 community and corporate teams paddling 30-foot long dragon boats down the Rocky Broad River at the Lake Lure town park. Organizers expect 1,200-1,500 people to attend and enjoy the fun and excitement of this 2300 year-old Chinese sport that is sweeping across the USA with 75 festivals held last year. The custom-built dragon boats are on their way to Lake Lure now. Team registration and all details are available at the event's website, www.lureofthedragons.org, or by calling 828-980-8838.
May 10 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 10 - Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale and NC Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale - A wide variety of dahlia tubers, dahlia plant starts and chrysanthemums featuring cultivated varieties will be available. Learning from society members, visitors can uncover the secrets of how to produce plants with show quality blooms. Varieties include traditional favorites plus the latest cultivars to start the growing season. NCarboretum.org.
May 10 - Dahlia Tuber Sale and Chrysanthemum Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Two plant societies combine to offer show-quality dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings just in time for spring planting, while supplies last. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday in the Education Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Baker Exhibit Center
May 10 - FIRST ANNUAL "MILES FOR MOM" - Erwin High School 5K (10 a.m.) and one-mile Fun Run (11 a.m.), May 10. Awards for top three runners of 5K in all age groups. Early registration fee is $15; T-shirt for all who are preregistered. Call 230-8156 for more.
May 10 - Mornings in May Spring Festival - The YouTheatre of Flat Rock Playhouse will present the 17th Annual Mornings in May Spring Festival, Saturdays May 10th and May 17th from 10:00 am until noon at the new site of the YouTheatre Education Center. Each spring, hundreds of families enjoy live, wholesome theatre - many for the first time. Mornings at May is the perfect activity for young and old! Free for children and students and $5 for adults, the Festival will feature performances from classes that specialized in acting, singing and dancing, games, arts and crafts, fortune telling, wandering magicians, delicious food and more. The YouTheatre Education Center is located at 1855 Little River Road in Flat Rock. Park at Flat Rock Playhouse and shuttle to the YouTheatre.
May 10 - PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION - The Asheville Tourists will host the local Pitch, Hit and Run competition for kids age 7-14 at McCormick Field on Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. Boys and girls will compete together in four different age groups, including 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. There is no cost to participate in the competition. Players will need a valid birth certificate for proof of age. For more information about the Pitch, Hit and Run competition, contact the Tourists' front office at (828) 258-0428
May 10 - Petrushka with Red Herring Puppets - Asheville's famed Red Herring Puppets on Stravinsky's ballet Petrushka, with life-sized puppets "dancing" the roles of Petrushka the clown, the boorish Moor, and the beautiful Ballerina. 8:00PM Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Visit http://www.ashevillesymphony.org.
May 10 - Spring Festival - The Leicester Elementary School PTO is hosting our Spring Festival at the school on May 10th from 10 am to 5 pm. The theme of the festival is "It Takes a Community To Raise A Child" and the purpose of the festival is to rally the community in order to support our school and let our students accomplishments shine. Admission is $3 per adult, $8 per child, or $20 for a family of four ($3 per child after that).
May 10 - Sushi Workshop - Participants will learn seven styles of sushi, including rolls, balls, cones and more; Tesu, Wasabi and Nama Shoyu will also be covered, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10, Stecoah Center, 121 Schoolhouse Road, Robbinsville. $55, registration required. Call 479-3364.
May 10 - TINY TYKES DAY - Pack up the little ones, and join Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival designed just for children ages five and under, held on Saturday, May 10, from 10am â€" 1pm at Oakley Recreation Center, 749 Fairview Rd. The day will be full of fun with giant inflatables, crafts, face painting, balloon twists, and more. Visit with animals from the WNC Nature Center, climb aboard Fire Engine #9, meet the DJ's at the Star 104.3 booth, have your car seat checked by the professionals of Kids Safe of Western North Carolina, and stop by the Little Gym of Asheville booth for a chance at a giveaway. First 50 kids at the event will receive a Tiny Tykes Day t-shirt for free. All festivities are produced by Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, and sponsored by Star 104.3. For information call 828-251-4042.
May 10 - TINY TYKES DAY - Pack up the little ones, and join Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for Tiny Tykes Day, a free festival designed just for children ages five and under, held on Saturday, May 10, from 10am â€" 1pm at Oakley Recreation Center, 749 Fairview Rd. The day will be full of fun with giant inflatables, crafts, face painting, balloon twists, and more. Visit with animals from the WNC Nature Center, climb aboard Fire Engine #9, meet the DJ's at the Star 104.3 booth, have your car seat checked by the professionals of Kids Safe of Western North Carolina, and stop by the Little Gym of Asheville booth for a chance at a giveaway. First 50 kids at the event will receive a Tiny Tykes Day t-shirt for free. All festivities are produced by Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, and sponsored by Star 104.3. For information call 828-251-4042.
May 10 - Wildflower Identification - 1:00-4:00, Bullington Center, HEndersonville. Learn to identify our native wildflowers using the key in Newcombe's Wildflower Guide. Led by members of the Western Carolina Botanical Club. $12
May 10 - Wildflower Identification - Bullington Center, 1:00PM-4:00PM, learn to identify native wildflowers using the key in Newcombe's Wildflower Guide, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104
May 10 - YouTheatre Mornings Spring Festival - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Saturdays, 10 am until Noon, Flat Rock Playhouse YouTheatre Education Center. Entertaining fun for the whole familyâ€"classes perform short skits, dances or musical medleys-- picnic on the grounds, games and activity booths. Cost: $5 Adult admission, Kids admitted free-of-charge. Info: (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008.
May 11 - MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON - Sponsored by The Land of the Sky Ahepa Chapter # 28 at the Hellenic Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. As always it will be Cafeteria Style with a variety of Greek Gourmet dishes like Lamb Shank with Manestra, Baked Chicken with rice, Spanakopita, Pastichio, Moussaka etc. We will also have a variety of our pastries, cookies and breads. Our Greek folk dance troop will perform the traditional Greek dances dressed in the authentic costumes.Tours of our newly renovated Sanctuary will also be available. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to come. Carry out will be open from 10:30 a m to 2:00 p m. For more information call the church office at 828-253-3754 between 9:00a.m & 12:00 p.m or the Hellenic Center at 828-254-7424 on the day of the Luncheon.
May 11 - Mother's Day Brunch - Maggie Valley Club, maggievalleyclub.com. 11am-2pm, Renaissance.
May 11 - "Simon Says" Guided Bird Walk - Warbler Walk - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. The 2008 "Simon Says" Series of Guided Bird Walks continues with Warbler Walk. Dozens of species of warblers live and breed in the Park. Join birding expert, Simon Thompson, to see or hear all these species including Worm-eating, Swainson's, Black-and-white, Hooded and Yellow-throated.
May 12 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 12 - Blood Drive - 2:30p.m.-7p.m., Newbridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, 28804, 254-7262
May 12 - Homeschool Program "Nature Crafts" - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Mother Nature gives us many gifts throughout the year. We will use some of her gracious offerings to create crafts for your students to take home. This fun and inventive program will give your children basic instruction and help their inner artist to come out! (* nominal materials fee)
May 12 - WORKOUT FOR ST. JUDE - A workout for St. Jude event benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be held at Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation (SEFR) on May 12, 2008 from 5:30am-9:00pm. The Volunteer Coordinator for this event is Heather Welker, who encourages everyone to participate. If you are interested in participating or making a donation, please call Heather Welker at SEFR at (828) 274-2188 or email hwelker@southeasternfitness.com. For more information on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, please visit www.stjude.org.
May 13 thru May 16 - 22nd Annual ADDICTION: Focus on Women (AFOW) - The 22nd Annual ADDICTION: Focus on Women (AFOW) conference is designed by and especially for women who work with or are impacted by substance abuse and other addictive disorders. Our theme this year is Healing Through Connection with keynote presenters Jean Kilbourne EdD and Janet Tayor MD, MPH. This nationally acclaimed conference starts Tuesday, May 13th with a pre-conference session and is followed by numerous three day tracks and a plethora of one and two day mini-tracks on a wide range of topics addressing addiction and dual diagnosis. The ADDICTION: Focus on Women Conference, held at Kanuga Conference Center, is a rare opportunity to enhance your professional skills, network with peers and experience a wide range of self care events in one beautiful setting. The conference is a wonderful opportunity for all behavioral health professionals to advance their knowledge about addiction and dual diagnosis treatment. Go to www.mahec.net/afow/ for session details.
May 13 - Dahlia Tuber Sale and Chrysanthemum Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Two plant societies combine to offer show-quality dahlia tubers and chrysanthemum rooted cuttings just in time for spring planting, while supplies last. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Baker Exhibit Center
May 13 - Docent Training - Smith-McDowell House Museum will host a series of Museum Guide training sessions throughout 2008. Docents assist museum visitors, work with group tours, and may lead special guided tours. The Museum is seeking community members of all ages and backgrounds who are interested in history and working with the public. Along with our Adult Docent Program the Museum does have a Jr. Docent Program for students ages 12-18, and are hoping to expand both programs through these training sessions. Volunteers will receive in-depth training on the history and architecture of Smith-McDowell House, as well as upcoming events and exhibits at the Museum. The Museum will hold training sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. To register for training, contact Tammy Walsh at 828-253-9231 or twalsh@wnchistory.org.
May 13 - Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show - Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
May 13 - Silver Arts Showcase - Silver Arts provides a stage for creative talent if the visual, heritage, literary, and performing artists. Silver Arts contributes to the "total wellness" of our community. Run through the Senior Games, this is a collaborative effort of Asheville Parks & Recreation Department, Buncombe County Parks & Recreation Services, and Black Mountain Recreation and Parks. For more information contact Renee at Black Mountain Recreation and Parks 669 8610 or email renee.blackmtn@gmail.com. $7.
May 14 thru May 17 - Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-252-5706
May 14 - A Touch of Magic with Shepard Gipson - Check out what's going on in May at Hands On! "Wonderful Wednesdays" begins each Wednesday in May at 11:30 a.m. These interactive programs will get preschoolers moving through music, magic, songs, and acting!
May 14 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 14 - Blood Drive - 6:00 am â€" 10:30 am, 11:30 am â€" 4:00 pm, Arvin Meritor, 1000 Rockwell Drive, Fletcher, Employees Only
May 14 - Collections Walk: Wild Spring Perennials - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. This monthly walk focuses on various seasonal features of the Arboretum's cultivated and wild plant collections. Wear sturdy footwear for walking on trails. 1 p.m. Baker Exhibit Center
May 14 - JCC First Annual Golf Tournament!! - Scheduled for Wednesday May 14th, 2008 with a shotgun start at 11am. Cummings Cove Golf Course in Hendersonville. We are signing up sponsors and foursomes now! Visit www.jcc-asheville.org.
May 14 - The Drowsy Chaperone - The Peace Center 7:30pm. Call 467-3000 or www.peacecenter.org
May 14 - Y Dance - YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:30, dance from 8 till 10:30. Free dance co-sponsored by the Greenville County Library System and Harvest Moon Folk Society.
May 15 thru May 15 - CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today! 6-10PM.
May 15 thru May 18 - BMW Charity Pro-Am - Samuel L. Jackson, Dennis Quaid, Luke Wilson, Greg Kinnear, Kurt Russell, Wayne Gretzky, Cheech Marin, and many others are the celebrities that are scheduled to compete in this year's BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament. Visit www.bmwcharitygolf.com.
May 15 thru May 25 - The White Rose - In 1942, a group of students in Munich stood up against Hitler's regime in six anonymous leaflets titled The White Rose. Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, Willi Graf, Christoph Probst, and Alexander Schmorell used these leaflets to wage a war of propaganda in the hearts of the German people in the closing months of World War II. The movement eventually spread across all of Germany, becoming a voice for its people who were against what was happening to their country. Visit www.ncstage.org for more information.
May 15 - Asheville Tourists v. Savannah Sand Gnats - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 15 - Bach, Beethoven & Broadway - Hendersonville Community Band - Bach, Beethoven & Broadway, First Baptist Church, 7:30PM, Adults $10, free for students 18 & under, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118
May 15 - Blood Drive - 11:30a.m.-4p.m., Arden 7th Day Adventist Church, 35 Airport Road, Arden, 28704, 684-6700
May 15 - Healthy Lifestyles Expo - Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will hold the area's premier health and retirement event, the Healthy Lifestyles Expo, at the Blue Ridge Mall on Four Seasons Blvd. on Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 1-6 PM. The goal of the Expo is to encourage residents of all ages to get healthy, get active and therefore enhance their quality of life by exposing them to services and goods offered by Henderson County business.
May 15 - Infant and Child CPR - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today! 5:30-10PM.
May 15 - Lay Responder FA/CPR/AED Instructor Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today! $195.
May 15 - Yappy Hour - 6-8pm, Yappy Hour, Blake House Inn, 150 Royal Pines Drive, A happy hour for dogs and their people, with arf d'ouevres and doggie daiquiri's for the dogs; beer, wine, soda and appetizers for humans. $10 for adults; $5 for children, For information please call 236-3885 x 311 or visit www.ashevillehumane.org .
May 16 thru May 18 - 'The Greatest Show on Earth' - Circus-goers will see white tigers, Asian elephants and acrobats from around the world. There will be crossbow presentation, a performance on the whirling Wheel of Steel, a high-wire balancing and aerialists soaring over the audience's heads. Tickets are available now through the Littlejohn Coliseum box office, TicketMaster outlets and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are $35 for floor-level seats, $18 for lower-level seats and $14 for upper-level seats. Group and university discounts are available, call (864) 656-6675 for details.
May 16 thru May 18 - American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - The YWCA of Asheville will offer an intensive American Red Cross Lifeguard Training May 16, 17, and 18. The hours will be 5:00 pm â€" 10:00 pm May 16, and 8:00 am â€" 8:00 pm May 17 and 18. The class will meet at the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Avenue. The course includes lifeguarding skills, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and more. Participants must be at least 15 years old and pass a pre-test. The cost is $175, and includes all books and materials. For more information, call Jean Coile at 254-7206 x 110.
May 16 thru May 18 - Cruise the Smokies â€" Spring Rod Run - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122. 9 a.m. â€" 5 p.m. The Rod Run features more than 500 classic and customized automobiles built before 1972. The mountains and miles of surrounding roads, including the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, make for good driving and amazing views. Plus, the many attractions at Cherokee make the Rod Run fun for the entire family. Registered vehicles are eligible for cash-prize drawings totaling $15,000. Vehicle registration is $30 before the event and $35 at the door.
May 16 thru May 18 - Women's Wellness Retreat at YMCA Camp Greenville - Take time for yourself and relax from the hectic pace of daily life. Open to women over the age of 18. For more information, call 864-836-3291, ext 108.
May 16 - Adult/Child/Infant CPR Review Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today!
May 16 - Advance Dance Contra Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Cailen And Friends with caller TBA. NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS! Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
May 16 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 16 - Blood Drive - 2p.m.-6:30p.m., Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler, 28715, 667-3950
May 16 - Preservation Week Walking Tours - Preservation Week Walking Tours, begins at City Hall 2nd floor lobby and continue on Main Street, 10:00AM, 2:00PM & 7:00PM; presentation "Main Street" will by showing throughout the day in the City Hall Council Chambers, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
May 17 thru May 18 - Spring Scout Days for Girl Scouts - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Spend a whole day learning in our outside classroom. Scouts will get up-close and personal with some of the critters, plants and trees that call the Park home. Then, explore the Park at night and sleep under the stars.
May 17 - 2nd Saturday Contra Dance - Calvary Episcopal Church: 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. Beginner's workshop at 7:45pm. Dance from 8:15-11:15pm.
May 17 - Arts for Life - Bids for Kids - 7-10PM, Biltmore Lake Clubhouse. Silent auction featuring hundreds of incredible items and services. $20 per person. Email spolet@aol.com
May 17 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 17 - Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Hydrangea Fever. This annual extravaganza features hundreds of gorgeous hydrangeas of many varieties and species for purchase, suitable for every garden. Sale will include unusual and highly prized specimens. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Education Center
May 17 - Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale - This annual event features a wide variety of hydrangeas suitable for nearly any garden. Hydrangeas will be available for purchase, and society members will show highly prized and unusual specimens. NCarboretum.org.
May 17 - Cardinal Cruise In - Cardinal Drive In, Brevard 4-7 PM, Jerry Arnold 828- 884- 3670
May 17 - Cartoon Communication - 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the Health Adventure We use our faces and bodies to tell others what we mean. Bring your family to play with us as we make cartoons and characters to tell a story. Get ready for something interesting--no cartoons will look alike!
May 17 - Fifth Annual Montford Music and Arts Festival - 11:00-8:00 featuring juried arts and crafters and fabulous local music including Buncombe Turnpike and the Mad Tea Party. Free and open to the public Great food and children's activities; On Montford Avenue between Cullowhee and Waneta. Parking at the Greek Church on 227 Cumberland Ave.
May 17 - Preservation Week Antique Appraisal - Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center, local appraiser give an estimate at a little "antique roadshow", 1:00PM-4:00PM, appraisals $2 each, limit 3 per per person, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
May 17 - SID VICIOUS EXPERIENCE - The SVE is a tribute to Sid Vicious, one of rock's more notorious. Sid incarnate and the boys (Vile, Damage & Blackheart) recreate Sid's fiery solo career after the Sex Pistols performing the songs as Sid did (Pistols, Stooges, Ramones and NY Dolls). See Sid in his full blown glory with the Sid Vicious Experience! May 17, For more info, please see www.sidviciousexperience.com.
May 17 - Spring Benefit - Carolina Theatre, Spruce Pine, TICKETS - 1-800-838-3006. Special Entertainment: Bobby Hicks! Adult tickets are $15 and children and students are just $5. Children under age 5 get in free!
May 17 - "Off the Beaten Path" Guided Hike - Mountaintop Trek - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Hike "Off the Beaten Path" through the woodlands of Chimney Rock Mountain to a remote rock outcrop. Starting on the Skyline Trail, this will be a moderately strenuous hike of 3 hours. Please wear appropriate footwear for uneven terrain, and carry some water.
May 18 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 18 - Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic - Biltmore estate, Asheville, NC - Sunday, May 18, 2008, 7:15am, An Extraordinary Race for Runners of All Abilities! The race course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of Biltmore. Medals for Top Finishers in 5k/15k Overall, Masters & Age Groups. Due to parking restrictions at Biltmore, the race will be limited to the first 950 entrants. 15K - $30 until May 3rd, $35 thereafter, 5K - $25 until May 3rd, $30 thereafter. Spectator Ticket - $15 until May 3rd, $20 thereafter. Register at Active.com or visit our website at http://www.main.nc.us/kiwanisca/race, Questions - please contact Ned Cabaniss: buned@main.nc.us.
May 18 - Create a Personal Mandala - Explore an inner landscape by making a personal mandala, a concentric arrangement of geometric shapes representing how one views oneself, at the Asheville Art Museum on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from 1:00 â€" 4:00 p.m. Contact Adult Programs Manager Nancy Sokolove at 828.253.3227, ext. 120, or nsokolove@ashevilleart.org for more information and to register.
May 18 - Houses of Worship Walk-a-Thon - Learn about the history of downtown religious institutions in Asheville while raising funds for the Center for Diversity Education. The 2-3 mile route with include stops at 5 Houses of Worship and pass by many others. Start now to build your team of four walkers - as students, families or friends! Volunteers are also needed to help plan and implement the event. To learn more or to register as a team call the Center for Diversity Education at 232-5024 or email: dmiles@unca.edu
May 18 - SIX SUNDAY SERIES - Healing workshops offered 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays, Southeastern Fitness and Rehabilitation Center. Cost is $25 per workshop for members, $30 for nonmembers; receive discount for signing up for more than one. Sunday: "Introduction to Modified Ashtanga Yoga." May 18: "Yoga Nidra (Sleep) and Guided Relaxation." To register, call 348-4373 or 740-502-4410.
May 18 - The Center for Diversity Education hosts Houses of Worship Walk About - Helping citizens to "Start a Conversation," the Center for Diversity Education is hosting its first annual Houses of Worship Walk About between 2pm-5pm on Sunday, May 18. Participants will register in teams of four to experience history, architecture, and communities of faith in our mountain home. The four mile route will wind around and through Asheville's downtown neighborhoods and will include twenty houses of worship in the Christian, Jewish and Buddhist traditions. To register or donate, contact the Center at 828/232-5024 or ldula@unca.edu, or visit at www.diversityed.org.
May 19 thru May 23 - Green Sprouts ~ Summer Camp - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Kids will start their very first gardens and learn about the special care a garden requires as well as which plants thrive in the North Carolina mountains. Participants will play games that demonstrate our relationship to plants, go on short hikes, hear fun stories, and more. Ages 2-4 (two children can attend with each parent or guardian) Registration required (call 828-665-2492); $45 members, $55 general public 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day Education Center
May 19 - Asheville Tourists v. Charleston RiverDogs - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 19 - Blood Drive - 3p.m.-7p.m., Trinity of Fairview Church, 276 Concord Road, Fletcher, 28732, 628-1188
May 20 thru August 22 - Inspired Design - Creative Entrepreneurial Textiles, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit features designs & works the represent five 21st Century design growth, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050
May 20 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 20 - MARIETTA COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR TO PERFORM AT GRACE LUTHERAN - On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00
May 20 - Twilight Tuesday - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. Join us for the first Twilight Tuesday in 2008 and experience an evening of Klezmer and Swing music by Lew Gelfond and Hank Bones in the lobby of the Baker Exhibit Center. Enjoy the splendors of the spring landscape during a self-guided twilight stroll through the Arboretum's gardens and talk with a docent in the Bonsai Exhibition Garden. Light refreshments will be available. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Baker Exhibit Center
May 21 thru June 7 - Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks - The box office is open beginning March 26 through mid December, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Evening and weekend box office hours begin April 30. To purchase tickets or for more information call the box office of Flat Rock Playhouse at (828)693-0731 or toll free at (866) 732-8008. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
May 21 - Adult CPR Review Course - CPR and First Aid training can help keep your family and community safer. PRE-REGISTER IS REQUIRED! To register, visit www.redcrosswnc.org or call 258-3888, EXT. 207. Get trained today!
May 21 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 21 - Music with Jenny and John - Check out what's going on in May at Hands On! "Wonderful Wednesdays" begins each Wednesday in May at 11:30 a.m. These interactive programs will get preschoolers moving through music, magic, songs, and acting!
May 22 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 23 thru May 25 - Carolina Motorama at WNC Ag Center - Gene Gore 864-430-8212, 864-277-5555 genegore@carolinamotorama.com
May 23 thru May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend - North Carolina history comes alive at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa during our Memorial Day Weekend celebration. Sit back on a courtyard rocking chair and enjoy a fife and drum corps or interact with a colonial militia man as he works in camp. Additional resort activities are sure to keep you entertained, with a scavenger hunt, puzzle tournament, history tour and more. For more information and/or to make reservations please call (800) 438-5800.
May 23 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - McCormick Field, Asheville, 7:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 23 - Dehlia Low - Black Mountain Center for the Arts 2008 UPBEAT! series... Call 669.0930 for more info, or visit blackmountainarts.org. 7:30PM.
May 23 - Rose Clinic & Ice Cream Social - (Garden Jubilee pre-event), Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center on Main Street. 2:00PM-4:00PM, featured Speaker: Paul Zimmerman, International Rose Specialist of Ashdown Roses, Campobella, SC and Ice Cream Social. Sponsored by the Hendersonville Garden Club, tickets are $20 and available at the Visitors Center, an event of Garden Jubilee, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-4429
May 23 - Schramsberg Wine Dinner - Schramsberg Wine Dinner, featuring winery owner and winemaker Hugh Davies from Napa Valley with a focus on sparkling wine. 6:30-7:00 PM, meet Hugh Davies and Chef Dave Rowland; 7:00 PM dinner begins, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Horizons Dining Room, (800) 438-5800
May 23 - Wine Dinner - Schramsberg wine dinner featuring winery owner and winemaker Hugh Davies from Napa Valley. Focus is on sparkling wine, 6:30 p.m. May 23, Grove Park Inn, Horizons Dining Room. Call (800)-438-5800 for reservations.
May 24 thru May 25 - 15th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival - Historic Downtown, over 110 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street, 10:00AM-6:00PM (100's plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ) May 24 & May 25 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lowe's Kids Clinic located at the Visitors Center; May 24 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, 11:00 AM "Creating a Southern Living Backyard", 1:00 PM "A Facelift for a Tired Landscape" & 3:00 PM "From Blah to Beautiful - Using Garden Color the Southern Living Way"; May 25 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, 1:00 PM "Creating a Southern Living Backyard", 3:00 PM "A Facelift for a Tired Landscape & 5:00 PM Blind Ducky Racing - Patton Park (adopt a duck at their booth) sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club; Garden Jubilee is sponsored & coordinated by Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by "Lowe's - Let's build something together" & Murdoch Golf Cars & Specialty Vehicles, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org
May 24 thru May 25 - Memorial Day Powwow - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Loretta Kirby (828) 497-8128. Gates open 10 a.m. This annual event draws more than 200 dancers and more than 2,000 spectators. Men and women compete for thousands of dollars in different age groups â€" there are participants younger than 5! â€" performing dances including traditional, grass, jingle, fancy and more. These events offer great opportunity for non-Natives to appreciate a diversity of Native cultures. Beyond this, the powwows are safe, family entertainment that includes everyone from young children to tribal elders. Many powwows promote themselves as a safe, drug-free environment.
May 24 thru May 26 - Freedom Weekend Aloft - Organizers encourage coming early as the festival attractions which are free will begin each day at 10:00 AM with the Bi-Lo KidZone, Disc Dog competitions, Featured Balloon Flight at 6:00 PM, multiple musical stages, great food and more. Visit www.freedomweekend.org for more information.
May 24 thru May 26 - Memorial Days Festival - 10 am to pm to be held on Sat., Sun., & Mon., May 24, 25, & 26, 2008 in Downtown Lake Lure. Visit www.shepherdscarehng.org.
May 24 thru May 26 - Winery Summer Holiday Weekends - The Biltmore Winery welcomes summer with festivities beginning the last weekend in May. Enjoy live music, complimentary wine programs, cooking demonstrations, barrel tastings, guided production tours and children's activities. Round out the visit with a self-guided tour and complimentary tasting of the winery's award-winning wines. Www.biltmore.com.
May 24 - 2nd Annual Horse Shoe Tournament - The 2st Annual Horse Shoe Tournament will take place on Saturday May 24th, 2008 at Lake Julian Park. The cost is $10.00 team. Trophies will be awarded for the first place team. A game will consist of 21 points. This will be a double elimination tournament. Women will throw from 30 feet, while men will throw from 40 feet. For more info. call Jay at 250-4269 or email at jay.nelson@buncombecounty.org You may register on day of event.
May 24 - Asheville Jams - Asheville Community Theatre is proud to announce the Asheville Jams concert series, which will bring local musicians to the ACT stage. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.ashevilletheatre.org, The Goodies - Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 8:00 pm
May 24 - Asheville Tourists v. Columbus Catfish - McCormick Field, Asheville, 2:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 25 - Asheville Tourists v. Columbus Catfish - McCormick Field, Asheville, 2:05PM, www.theashevilletourists.com.
May 25 - Carolina Contrathon - 10am-10pm at the Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs, NC. A 12-Hour dance event. Four dances with 1-1/2 hour dinner break at 6pm. Advance registration recommended. Featuring Steam Shovel (Roger Gold, David White) and Fiddlewitch (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster, Skip Metheny) with Diane Silver and Hank Morris calling. For more information, contact event organizer, David Wiley at 423-913-3246 or visit historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
May 25 - Memorial Day Picnic - Maggie Valley Club, maggievalleyclub.com. Activities Lawn.
May 25 - Square Dances - 7-10PM last Sunday of every month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC. Featuring Cailen Campbell & Friends with caller Julie Shepherd
May 26 - Sandburg Folk Music Festival - Carl Sandburg Home (live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) 10:00AM-3:00PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178
May 28 - In-Depth Walk: What's New in the Garden - NC Arboretum, www.ncarboretum.org. An Arboretum staff horticulturist leads a walk focusing on new features in the gardens. 10:30 a.m. Baker Exhibit Center
May 29 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 29 - Story time with Harriet Dorsey - Check out what's going on in May at Hands On! "Wonderful Wednesdays" begins each Wednesday in May at 11:30 a.m. These interactive programs will get preschoolers moving through music, magic, songs, and acting!
May 30 thru June 1 - A Weekend with Aadil Palkhivala - Acclaimed as "the teacher of teachers", Aadil is the founder-director of the internationally renowned health center, Yoga Centers in Bellevue, Washington, a customized three-studio yoga facility offering over 60 weekly yoga classes and workshops as well as meditation and nutrition lecture series, encompassing the range of Purna Yoga. He is the author of Teaching Yoga: The Beginning Teacher Training Manual, The Intermediate Teacher Training Manual, Therapeutic Yoga and numerous cassettes, CDs and videos on yoga and health-related topics. Join him for a series of classes in Asheville. For more information on any of the above seminars contact Lighten Up Yoga at 254-7756 or info@lightenupyoga.com.
May 30 thru June 1 - American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial - WNC Agricultural Center, sponsored by the Asheville Kennel Club, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-251-1114
May 30 thru June 1 - Mountain Sports Festival - Whether you're a hardcore athlete or a newbie trying an event for the first time, the Mountain Sports Festival offers something for you. From intense trail running to laid-back disc golf, from adventure racing to the Iron Kids events, from high speed track racing to fly fishing clinics… there is something here to entertain and challenge you! Www.mountainsportsfestival.com.
May 30 thru June 1 - Paint Horse Show - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241
May 30 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 30 - Louis XV Exhibition Opens - The estate always offers something new to discover. This summer, the Biltmore House will feature a new exhibit, sure to entice a deeper exploration of Biltmore history. Www.biltmore.com
May 30 - Shimshai Live in Concert - Tickets are now on sale for $20/$25 call Namaste Sacred Events at 828.252.8149 or get your tickets at Namaste Yoga Sanctuary downtown 57 Broadway www.namasteasheville.com. Bring your blankets or beach chairs! Shimshai performs live in Asheville Friday May 30th! Back by popular demand from the west coast, this mystic troubadour performs one night only in Asheville. Tickets are now on sale for $20/$25 call Namaste Sacred Events at 828.252.8149 or get your tickets at Namaste Yoga Sanctuary downtown 57 Broadway www.namasteasheville.com. This show is open for all ages. For more information on Shimshai and samples of his music visit www.shimshai.com
May 30 - Uncommon Expressions: The Drawings of Sigmund Abeles and Jerome Witkin - Free with Museum membership or admission, opening reception, 5-7PM. This exhibition will look at the masterful drawings of Sigmund Abeles and Jerome Witkin. Both artists work in expressive styles and many works by each focus on figurative imagery. Uncommon Expressions: The Drawings of Sigmund Abeles and Jerome Witkin will look at the human condition, from the domestic to the epic, through the eyes of these two exceptional artists. This exhibition is organized and curated by the Asheville Art Museum.
May 31 thru June 1 - Learn Filmmaking at a real move studio. - Friday 6:30 - 9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am â€" 4pm. Students will learn about editing, sound and completing the post-production phase of films in our Advanced Filmmaking workshop. Please visit brmpfilminstitute.com for more information on our upcoming workshops.
May 31 - Asheville Tourists v. Rome Braves - Away. Visit www.theashevilletourists.com for more information.
May 31 - Cherokee Day of Caring - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Cherokee Executive Office (828) 497-7029.
May 31 - Low-Cost Rabies Clinic - 9am â€" 1pm, Low-Cost Rabies Clinic, Fairview Elementary School, 1355 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, Rabies vaccinations $5 per pet, Microchips $10 per pet. Please bring current rabies certificate to receive a 3-year vaccination. For information please call 236-3885 x 311 or visit www.ashevillehumane.org .
May 31 - Wheel Ride For Food - The first annual Wheel Ride For Food Cycling event to benefit Meals On Wheels of Asheville-Buncombe County will be held in conjunction with the Mountain Sports Festival on May 31, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. at Carrier Park in Asheville. The metric century (64 miles) and half-century rides will take both beginner and advanced-level cyclists on a challenging scenic tour through Asheville's river district northward through Marshall, Weaverville, Woodfin, Ox Creek and downtown Asheville. The century ride features over 5,180 feet of climbing! Registration and further information can be found at our website www.WheelRideForFood.org or contact Development Director Terri Bowman at (828) 253-5286.
