thru December 31 - Colburn Earth Science Museum - FREE ‘FIRST WEDNESDAY’ AFTERNOON: Enjoy free admission to the Colburn from 3-5 pm every “first Wednesday” of the month. Everyone can visit the museum for free and bring in rock specimens for Curator/Educator/Geologist Phil Potter to identify! thru March 1 - Hatchery-Supported Trout Season - Take advantage of approximately 1,120 miles of “Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters” in 25 western North Carolina counties. This year, trout season begins on Saturday, April 3. http://www.wnctrout.com/regs.html
thru October 28 - Flat Rock Tailgate Market - The Flat Rock Tailgate Market will reopen on Thursday, April 22 from 3-6 pm in the parking area behind the Cherry Cottage and next to Hubba Hubba Smoke House along Little Rainbow Row in Flat Rock. The Market will continue every Thursday with the same hours through October 28 and is free and open to the public. This will be the fourth year that the Market has been in operation.
thru October 10 - Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell - Featuring works from Barnwell’s latest book of the same name. The Museum also has a double weave basket by Rowena Bradley in its collection, and is pleased to make connections between the artists and the artworks. ashevilleart.org
thru February 1 - Sculpture Exhibit at The N.C. Arboretum - The North Carolina Arboretum is host to a new series of outdoor sculpture installations by artists Jason S. Brown and Elizabeth Scofield. Inflorescence is a new exhibit through February 2011 that features a variety of botanical forms created from synthetic nylon fabric. Elements include 14-feet-tall sprout-like striped plants, giant blades of nylon grass, large-scale synthetic flowers, and plant-like shapes inspired by nature
thru September 17 - Downtown After 5 - Downtown After 5 is already being planned! We'll be returning to Lexington Avenue, between Hiawassee Street and I-240, this summer on May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 17 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. DA5 gives back to the community by partnering with local non-profits . The charitable organization mans the wristband sales tents and splits the money with the Asheville Downtown Association which produces the event. Recipients from 2009 were the Asheville Area Arts Council, Arts2People, Asheville GreenWorks, Downtown Asheville Residential Neighbors (DARN) and Asheville Sister Cities International. 251.9973
thru September 22 - “Biltmore – A Modern Twist” - Asheville photographer Lynne Harty has created a new series of her signature style colorful images, this time for Biltmore, the historic 250-room home and estate of George W. Vanderbilt, which was completed in 1895. Harty became a licensed artist of Biltmore in 2009 and will be displaying many of the new images at the Corner Kitchen in Biltmore Village May 23rd, 2010 through the fall. On May 20th (12pm-4pm) she will also be signing prints as part of the festivities for the grand opening of the Traditions store in Biltmore’s new Antler Hill Village on the estate. Harty’s unique representations of Asheville have become iconic and can be seen around town in public buildings as well as in private collections. They have been featured in local publications including the Asheville Magazine, The Laurel of Asheville and Mountain Xpress. Harty, who divides her time between fine art photography and commercial projects, also works on commission for individuals who want to see her distinctive mark on their favorite building or view. To see samples and order prints please visit www.lynnehartyfineart.com.
thru September 12 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - This larger than life pop-up book exhibition dazzles the eyes and stimulates the mind using creativity, play and exploration. Visitors literally step into the pages of the story at each exhibit section designed as an open book. Science, art and history are explored through the wonder of this timeless story with hands-on activities and interactive exhibits such as puppets of Oz with a message of tolerance, the Tin Woodsman sharing physiology of the heart, and Scarecrow allowing visitors to pick his brain! Visitors follow the characters on their journey along the ‘road of yellow brick’ through the Land of Oz and by the end, visitors and the story’s characters learn more about themselves with a complement of character building learning curriculum. (828) 254-6373 www.thehealthadventure.org
thru September 19 - Eyes on Earth - Far beyond the atmosphere of Earth, at orbits ranging from 290 to over 35,400 km (180 to over 22,000 miles) above sea level, circle the satellites of the Earth Observing System. This small group of human-made scientific observers is constantly scanning our planet: tracking weather, monitoring pollution, creating maps, and gathering information that helps scientists predict storms, monitor forest fires, and study the holes in the ozone layer. EYES ON EARTH, a highly interactive science exhibition, focuses on the EOS and examines how satellite observations are made and what we can learn about the Earth using space technology. Designed primarily for families and school groups (elementary through adults), visitors learn what a satellite is, discover the different types of orbits, and explore cutting-edge technology similar to that used by EOS scientists. EYES ON EARTH brings these concepts “down to earth” through a combination of fun, accessible interactives in a playful and “spacey” environment. (828) 254-6373 www.thehealthadventure.org
thru September 6 - Blue Star Museums Program - The NEA has created the Blue Star Museums program, whereby participating institutions provide free admission to active military and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day this year. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to take part in this initiative. For more information, please call 828.253.3227.
thru September 12 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - he Wonderful Wizard of Oz was produced and developed by Great Explorations Children’s Museum of St. Petersburg, Florida; designed and fabricated by Bruce Barry’s Wacky World Studios of Oldsmar, Florida; with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The exhibition has been endorsed by The International Wizard of Oz Club and The L. Frank Baum Family Trust, produced with assistance from scholars, collectors and enthusiasts who advised on its development. (828) 254-6373
thru October 1 - Biltmore Concert Series - Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Mountains serve as the backdrop for amazing musical experiences during the annual Biltmore Concert Series. Held on the South Terrace of Biltmore House and the new Vista at Diana, the series will offer guests an incomparable setting for enjoying an eclectic variety of music under a canopy of stars. Ten concerts are scheduled this year, five of them to be held on the South Terrace of Biltmore House and five to be held at the Vista at Diana. Reservations are required for these programs. June 4: Vista at Diana June 11: Vista at Diana July 16: Vista at Diana July 17: South Terrace July 22: South Terrace July 23: South Terrace July 29: South Terrace July 30: South Terrace Sept. 24: Vista at Diana Oct. 1: Vista at Diana For more information, please visit www.biltmore.com.
thru September 7 - 8 Week Compassionate Communication Course - The Asheville Compassionate Communication Center is offering an 8 week experiential course designed for individuals and couples who want to transform their communication skills. http://www.ashevilleccc.com/Course_Summary.pdf
thru December 5 - Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest - Gallery 6 http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Sallie-Middleton-A-Life-in-the-Forest.html
thru December 5 - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits - Appleby Foundation Gallery http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Sewell-Sillman-Pushing-Limits.html
thru January 9 - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits - Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits celebrates the life and work of groundbreaking artist Sewell Sillman (1924 - 1992). In the late 1940s, Sillman studied with Josef Albers at Black Mountain College and continued to work with Albers until the 1970s. Sillman absorbed Albers's approach to color, design, drawing and education over the decades of their work together, bringing Albers's lessons to bear on his own art and teaching. This exhibition features many of Sillman's graceful abstract drawings and watercolors alongside powerful color studies.
thru September 26 - Watercolor World - Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center 2nd Floor Gallery will enjoy this new exhibit by painter Jim Morrison, who strives to share his love of nature's beauty, the human figure and strong light. "I want the viewer to come into the painting and feel a part of the subject." Free with parking fee. Parking is always free for Arboretum Society.
thru September 12 - The 39 Steps - Broadway’s longest-running comedy thriller! Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre! The cast of four, featuring Flat Rock Playhouse’s own Scott Treadway, plays over 150 characters in this story about an ordinary man on an extraordinary adventure. The 39 Steps contains every single scene from the award-winning movie, including the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged. For tickets or more information, please visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
thru September 12 - Biltmore's Flower Carpet - Jewel-tone colors of stained glass are the inspiration for this year’s Flower Carpet event at Biltmore, set for Aug. 20 through Sept. 12, on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. Biltmore’s third annual Flower Carpet – made up of more than 100,000 plants – takes its shape and color from a set of 1880s stained glass windows created by innovative artist and interior designer John La Farge. These windows, part of George Vanderbilt’s vast art collection, are now on display at Biltmore’s new Antler Hill Village. For additional information on the Flower Carpet event, please call 877-BILTMORE or visit www.biltmore.com.
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 to Offer LSAT Prep Course - Registration is now open for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) prep course offered by UNC Asheville's Professional Education Program. Classes will meet on UNC Asheville's campus. For more information or to register, contact Nancy Williams at UNC Asheville, at 828/250-2353 or nwilliam@unca.edu. Additional information is online at www2.unca.edu/distedu/ce.
thru September 2 - Gala of the Arts at the Old Edwards - From Aug 26th to Sept 2nd, Sam Call Productions will be conducting a Gala of the Arts at the Old Edwards Inn & Spa Executive Conference Center in beautiful Highlands, North Carolina that will feature the collective art works from Ann Jacob’s private collection and her four galleries, plus the photography from internationally known photographer Greg Newington. Highlights of the week long event include; over 900 works of art by 200 artists, 8 artists will be on site including Milburn Riley, Gilsele Barrett, & Greg Newington, two wine receptions, music by Cy Timmons, and an art auction benefiting the Literacy Council of Highlands. Guest packages available at the Old Edwards Inn, 4 ½ Street Inn, and Mitchell’s Lodge & Cottages, one guest from each Inn will receive an original work of art. See SamCallProductions.com for more information and stop by Ann Jacob Gallery for a preview of what’s to come. www.SamCallProductions.com
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
thru December 3 - “Out of the Board Room & Into the Studio” - “Out of the Board Room and Into the Studio,” on view Aug. 27 – Dec. 3, 2010, is intended to feature the creative talent of The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design’s board and it’s retiring director, while also encouraging people to learn more about the organization. An opening reception will take place Friday, Aug. 27th from 4-6 p.m. As a UNC Asheville Center, CCCD serves many audiences in the craft field, from students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to leading scholars, curators and museums. The most recent accomplishment of the CCCD is producing the first comprehensive book to survey the history of American studio craft. “Makers: A History of American Studio Craft,” published by UNC Press, is intended to be a college level textbook, but it will be an invaluable resource to many scholars, museums and collectors as well. For more information see www.craftcreativitydesign.org or call 828-890-2050.
September 2 thru September 4 - Scottch Tomedy IV: Get your Mind out of the Butter - Asheville Community Theatre – 35below Written and performed by Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers and friends Attention butter and comedy fans: Scottch Tomedy is back! ````Scott Bunn and Tom Chalmers (and friends) have returned for more sketch comedy that's both salty and sweet. Tickets: $15 General Admission. Online at www.ashevilletheatre.org or by calling 828-254-1320. OR at the door or by calling 828-254-1320
September 2 - ADULT VOLLEYBALL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will hold a fall Adult Volleyball Organizational Meeting on Thursday, September 2, at 6:30pm at the Recreation Office, 72 Gashes Creek Rd. All teams interested in playing must have a representative attend the organizational meeting. Season runs September – December. Games are played Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at Asheville Middle School. Entry fee is $200 per team. For information, contact Bryan Fish at 828-251-4026 or bfish@ashevillenc.gov
September 2 - Asheville Tourists vs. Hickory Crawdads - Experience Asheville Tourists baseball and see the future stars of the Colorado Rockies. For tickets or more information, visit http://asheville.tourists.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t573
September 2 - Bike Lane Clean-up - The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club (BRBC) and Bike-Pedestrian Task Force will have a bike lane clean-up on Thursday, Sept. 2nd from 9-12 in conjunction with the United Way Day of Caring. We will have a group of volunteers from Mission Hospitals joining us for the project and it would be great to have members of the bike club working alongside them. We will meet at the Clingman Ave. Café (River Arts District) between 8:15-8:30 for those who want to join us for breakfast - extra parking is available across from the café in the gravel lots by the RR tracks. The BRBC will provide breakfast at Clingman Café for volunteers. Meet us at 9:00 at café parking lot if you aren't coming earlier for breakfast. Please bring gloves, shovels, brooms, clippers if you have them. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and be prepared for sun or rain. Come help keep the bike lane clean and safe for all who use it. Call 253-3303 for more information.
September 2 - Day of Caring - Day of Caring is the largest annual community-wide service event coordinated by Hands On Asheville-Buncombe, the volunteer program of United Way. http://handsonasheville.org/AboutUs/index.php/dayofcaring/2010/company/companydochome.html
September 2 - Day of Caring - On one day this September, over a thousand volunteers will make a huge impact in Asheville by giving their time and energy to area nonprofits and schools during our largest service event of the year! Do you want to be part of this amazing effort? http://handsonasheville.org/AboutUs/index.php/dayofcaring/2010/dayofcaring2010home.html
September 2 - Dr. Keith Maxwell to Give Free Presentation on Back Pain - Back pain affects 80 percent of Americans at some time during their lives. Keith Maxwell, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Southeastern Sports Medicine, is pleased to offer a free presentation discussing “Back Pain” on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Lelia Patterson Center, 1111 Howard Gap Rd., in Fletcher. Space is limited, so please call 828.687.3947 to register. Keith Maxwell, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Southeastern Sports Medicine and is Chief of Staff for Park Ridge Health. Dr. Maxwell received his medical degree from Oral Roberts University School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta. He also completed a fellowship at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery. Since 1910, Park Ridge Health has provided healing, health and hope to the people of Western North Carolina. From the miracle of birth, to life’s emergencies, they are so much more than a hospital. The organization’s strength of purpose and passion for health is also aided by their relationship with the Adventist Health System – one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the nation. Today, Park Ridge is served by more than 1,100 team members and more than 200 physicians that can be found from Laurel Park to Arden, Asheville to Mills River. Their broad network of providers work closely together to provide the community with a comprehensive pathway to health. Experience the difference at parkridgehealth.org.
September 2 - Open Idea Salon - bring em if you got em - In honor of the TEDx activity this weekend (mind blowing) Asheville Green Drinks this Thursday will be an open idea Salon. Bring your ideas and plan to share.Ideas like what Asheville (or Ashevillians) can do to make this Green City USA, to how we can create simply affordable technologies for people in Africa. Share your idea and then the audience will ask questions, help you brainstorm or maybe even help out to make it a reality. Invite your brainiac friends. The moderator will be announced later. Feel free to email us at info@ashevillegreendrinks.com beforehand with the ideas you would like to present or bring them. Although there will be time constraints all ideas will be heard.
September 3 thru September 6 - Labor Day Beach Music Weekend - he beach comes to the mountains on Labor Day Weekend as the resort presents two nights and days of Beach Music dances and summer fun! Activities include shag dance lessons, a grilling demo, pool games, crafts, a guided culinary tour, fun with the balloon fairy and face painters, live music throughout the resort, a Coastal Seafood Buffet, and much more! For information or to book your stay, call 800-438-5800 to speak with a reservations specialist.
September 3 thru September 6 - The North Carolina Apple Festival - The festival is held annually, during the Labor Day weekend. The Apple Festival’s Street Fair covers 9 blocks of Main Street with more than 150 vendors . Main Street is closed to traffic from 6th Avenue to Caswell Street. Please leave your pets comfortably at home, Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. http://www.ncapplefestival.org/
September 3 thru October 1 - Brevard College Art Faculty Exhibition - An exhibition of work by Brevard College’s talented art faculty will be held from Sept. 3 to Oct. 1 at the College’s Spiers Gallery. An opening reception will be held Friday, Sept. 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the gallery, which is located in Sims Art Center. For more information about this exhibition, contact Diane Pomphrey at 828-884-8188.
September 3 - BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKE OF THE WEEK: Richland Balsam Loop Trail - Join Parkway Rangers at 10 am Friday, September 3, for a moderate to strenuous, 2-hour RT hike on the Richland Balsam Loop Trail. The 1.5 mile guided hike through a high-elevation, spruce-fir forest will start at the Haywood/Jackson Overlook, Milepost 431 on the Parkway. Hikers hould bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and be prepared for cool, changeable mountain weather. Call 298-5330, ext. 304, for details.
September 3 - Music and Movement with Jenny Arch - Hands On!, a children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, is excited to announce that musician, Jenny Arch, will visit us Friday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. Cost to attend is included in $5 admission and is free for museum members. “Jenny is a longtime friend and museum favorite of Hands On! and we love the energy she brings to her performances and interactions with children,” said Katie Clayton, Assistant Director. Be sure to join us and be ready to groove, move, play, and sing along! The mission of Hands On! is to serve children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe , “hands on” environment. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street. Regular hours are 10 – 5, Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is $5 per person. For more information about Hands On!, call 697-8333 or visit the website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 3 - Music and Movement with Jenny Arch - Music and Movement with Jenny Arch at 10:30 a.m. Come in for fun singing, dancing, and music! Price is included in $5 admission/free for members. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
September 4 - "DANCING UNDER THE STARS" - Join your friends and neighbors for our fifth annual benefit in aid of TROT, our therapeutic horseback riding program for special needs adults and children. You'll enjoy an entertaining program of equestrian skill under our covered Ring C at the Equestrian Center, including a spectacular Parade Of The Breeds with horses in all sizes, from minis to drafts. http://www.fence.org/trot/dancing-under-the-stars-sept.-6-2008
September 4 - 44th Season of SHINDIG on the GREEN - After a four-year relocation to make way for renovations, Shindig on the Green returns to its original location in the heart of downtown Asheville at the new Pack Square Park's Roger McGuire Green. The stage shows will take place on the new Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the nation's longest running folk festival. http://www.folkheritage.org/shindigonthegreen.htm
September 4 - Clawhammer Hike - Join SAHC members and friends from the Highland Brewing Company and US Fish and Wildlife Service to celebrate the release of “Clawhammer”, Highland’s latest seasonal beer. Clawhammer Oktoberfest is a lightly colored, but toasty, rich and full bodied Marzen style lager, brewed with traditional German malt and the finest noble hops. A spicy hop finish and aroma balance out the abundance of malt flavor. Clawhammer means pure high-country enjoyment! Please RSVP by September 3 to SAHC at cheryl@appalachian.org or 828-253-0095 x 209.
September 4 - Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water - 1.1 billion people -roughly one-sixth of the world's population -do not have access to safe drinking water. In Africa, the average distance women must walk to collect drinkable water is 3.6 miles. When people devote such a large chunk of every single day just trying to ensure that their family will have a pot of drinkable water, little time and energy remain to farm, cook, take care of their family, work to make money outside the home, or go to school to get an education. Yet hundreds of millions of women and children face this dilemma every day.That is why the Interact club at Franklin High School is hosting Franklin's first ever Blue Planet Run charity event -The Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water. For more information about the cause, the race, or how to register or donate, visit Franklin5KforCleanWater.com, or email Canyon Woodward at info@franklin5kforcleanwater.com.
September 4 - Run THE GAUNTLET - Extreme 4.3 Mile Run Intense Obstacles Fierce terrain Creek Crossings Muddy Mire and Pit Lunch & Music by the River www.TheGauntletRun.com
September 4 - Shindig on the Green - A joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings in downtown Asheville, NC. Stage show and informal jam sessions. Returning to Pack Square Park on the new Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage in the heart of downtown Asheville in 2010. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, family and friends. Info: (828)258-6101 x345 or www.folkheritage.org.
September 4 - The Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water - The race will be held on Saturday, September fourth, at the Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee Greenway, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a 5K race and a one mile fun walk/run. Following the race will be an awards ceremony and a light brunch featuring fresh fruit, freshly-baked bread, and gourmet hummus donated by Riverblaze Bakery and Jer's Kitchen. The regular entry fee is $20.00 and includes brunch and a premium eco-friendly T-shirt made in the U.S. from 100% recycled materials if registered by August 20th. Race-day registration is $25.00 and will be available the morning of the race, starting at 8:00 a.m. For more information about the cause, the race, or how to register or donate, visit Franklin5KforCleanWater.com, or email Canyon Woodward at info@franklin5kforcleanwater.com.
September 4 - The Swayback Sisters - The Swayback Sisters will perform at a free evening music event in Flat Rock on Saturday, September 4th, beginning at 6 p.m. This free outdoor concert is presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association with sponsorship help from Charleston Garden at Flat Rock and Lita Stum, Keller Williams Realty. The concert 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. Concerts are held on the first Saturday of the month through October. The remaining concert of the season is October 2nd featuring local group “Peace Out”. For further information, call Hand in Hand Gallery at 697-7719 or visit www.flatrockonline.com or our Summer Music in Flat Rock Facebook page.
September 4 - The Swayback Sisters - The Swayback Sisters will perform at a free evening music event in Flat Rock on Saturday, September 4th, beginning at 6 p.m. This free outdoor concert is presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association with sponsorship help from Charleston Garden at Flat Rock and Lita Stum, Keller Williams Realty. The concert 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. For further information, call Hand in Hand Gallery at 697-7719 or visit www.flatrockonline.com or our Summer Music in Flat Rock Facebook page.
September 5 thru September 7 - Music on the Rock - Johnny, Hank and Folk – 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 5 - 1st Annual Organic Growers Festival - Labor Day Weekend- Sunday, September 5th 11am till 5pm. Vendors with organic grown produce, food, and other items. Entertainment daily and lots of fun for the entire family!
September 5 - Asheville on Bikes Bicycle Corral - Consider volunteering for a two hour shift at the LAFF, a truly local Asheville festival. Contact AoB’s volunteer coordinator, Rachel Reeser for scheduling @ ashevilleonbikes@gmail.com.
September 5 - Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Fest - The lineup: To be announced. The dates: Sunday, Sept. 5. The location: Downtown Asheville on Lexington Avenue. The cost: Free The crowd: This strictly local street fest draws a raucous, costumed crowd. Can you camp? No. More info at: http://www.arts2people.org/laaff.html
September 5 - Play Reading for Pleasure - Asheville Community Theatre www.ashevilletheatre.org or 828-254-1320
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 - Biltmore to host job fair - September 2010 – Biltmore will hold a job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 8, to interview applicants for approximately 95 seasonal positions for the estate. Opportunities include ticket sales and call center agents, winery associates, parking and transportation hosts, guest relations hosts, and general retail services. Interested applicants may download an application at www.biltmore.com and bring the completed form to the event. Applicants should enter the estate and follow the signs to the Reservation & Ticket Center. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet directly with Biltmore hiring managers and staff.
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 8 - RiverLink Volunteer Info Session - Western North Carolinians (and others) who would like to be involved in restoring the French Broad Watershed as a place to live, work and play, are invited to join the team by attending one of two volunteer information sessions on Sept. 8. There's a morning session at 10 a.m. and an afternoon session at 5 p.m. at the RiverLink office, 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District of Asheville. The information session will detail RiverLink's volunteer positions in a Powerpoint presentation. Volunteers will have a chance to fill out a volunteer application, and Volunteer Coordinator Dave Russell will be available to answer questions and help everyone find their best fit at RiverLink. Please RSVP to Dave by calling (828) 252-8474, ext. 11 or via e-mail at volunteer@riverlink.org.
