thru October 28 - "Kaleidoscope" ~ Contemporary Landscape Sculpture Exhibit - This outdoor exhibit featuring multiple artists will offer a transformational view of the landscape through the beautiful forms and patterns of sculpture. www.ncarboretum.org 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 May 18 - 23rd Annual Festival of Flowers - Discover the beauty of the estate during Biltmore's Festival of Flowers, when our stunning floral displays usher in spring. Explore the gardens, including such fragrant and colorful exhibitions as cheerful tulips in the Walled Garden, cascades of native and exotic blooms in surrounding gardens and along walking trails, as well as delicate arrangements inside Biltmore House. On the weekends, Biltmore provides family festivities, including dancing, music and whimsical skits. The Biltmore Winery joins the celebration with a commemorative Festival of Flowers wine, music, wine programs and children's activities on Saturday and Sunday. River Bend Farm offers crafters, bluegrass music and storytelling along with the chance to visit the Farmyard and Kitchen Garden. Www.biltmore.com.
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) Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619
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 May 29 - SUBTLE YOGA FOR DETOXIFICATION - Specific asanas and other practices to clear away toxins by targeting digestive organs, body and mind, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 17-May 29, One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave., Asheville. $60. Call 225-1904.
thru December 31 - - Every Saturday from 11a.m. to 3p.m. at Pet Harmony, Animal Compassion Network's new pet store for rescued pets. Dozens of ACN dogs, puppies, kittens and cats will be ready to find their permanent homes. The store also offers quality pet supplies where all proceeds save more homeless animals. Come see us at 803 Fairview St. (behind Province 620 off Hendersonville Rd), visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org, or call 274-DOGS.
thru August 31 - Cancer Centers of North Carolina – Asheville Needs Volunteers! - Do you have extra time to spend during the week helping others? If so, Cancer Centers of North Carolina – Asheville has an opportunity for you! We need volunteers to assist us in providing enhanced services to our patients. The hours are flexible and the rewards are unlimited. If you or a friend are interested in volunteering in our practice, please contact Julie Farrell, CMA at 254-8232 ext. 6509 to set up a time to discuss the various opportunities available.
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 October 14 - Silent Beauty: A View of the Changing Seasons - Fine art photographer Cynthia Walker hosts an exhibition of her favorite images of insects and flowers, inspired by the mountain region. The exhibit conveys hidden simplicity within the complexity of nature's patterns and light. Education Center, NC Arboretum.
thru June 7 - “TED E. TOURISTS” ADAPTIVE BASEBALL PROGRAM - Asheville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts presents the “Ted E. Tourists” adapted baseball program for boys and girls ages 6-16, in partnership with the Asheville Tourists. The program is for youth with or without a disability that limits their ability to play at the Little League level. This is a non-competitive baseball program that modifies the rules to make the game accessible and fun for all players while teaching basic baseball skills. Meet at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, on Martin Luther King Drive, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., April 26-June 7. Cost is $20 for Asheville residents or $25 for non-residents and includes instruction, uniform, and trophy. Parents and guardians are welcome to participate. For more information, registration, and eligibility requirements, contact Randy Shaw at 828- 251-4031 or westashevillec@ashevillenc.gov.
thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
thru May 18 - Dames At Sea - Flat Rock Playhouse presents Dames At Sea (an all -singing, all-dancing tap extravaganza based on the campy nostalgia of 1930's Hollywood musicals) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731
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 June 1 - YouTheatre Summer Classes & Camp Sessions Registration - Info: (828) 693-0731, toll-free (866)732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org. Session Dates: June 9-August 8. Offering classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and specialty topics. Info: 828-693-3517 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education
thru June 5 - PLAY AND LEARN GROUP OFFERED IN EMMA - Parents/caregivers and children ages 2-5 in Buncombe County are invited to attend a series of six free play and learn group sessions at 10am on Thursdays, May 1-June 5 at the Children First Emma Family Resource Center (located next to Emma Elementary School, 37 Brickyard Road). Each session lasts 45 minutes and will focus on developing pre-literacy skills through rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Activities include songs, dance and movement, stories, games, music instruments, and crafts. Parents receive information and resources each week and children ages 2-5 receive a free book. Space is limited. For information or to register, call Dr. Marna Holland at 255-5423. Attendance at 4 of the 6 sessions is required and registration is required by email (marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us) or phone (255-5423).
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
thru October 25 - Kidding Around Downtown - Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022
thru December 1 - Birthday Parties at ASI - Have your birthday party where the pros train! May 1, 2008-December 2008. Acceleration Sports Institute is now offering birthday parties to include basketball court, batting cages, sports inflatable jumper, castle inflatable jumper & inflatable obstacle course! Book a party now for as low as $99.00! Call (828) 687-7999 to schedule or find out more information.
thru December 30 - Fitkick - O3 Health and Fitness, www.o3healthandfitness.com. Based on kickboxing and martial arts drills, this highly energetic class will keep you moving while improving cardiovascular and muscular endurance. The format is intermediate to advanced but still allows for students to go at their own pace. Keith Wimsett, a certified kickboxing instructor, has been teaching since 1998. Cost is $10 per class. First class is FREE. Tuesday evenings, Saturday mornings. Visit www.o3healthandfitness.com for more information.
thru May 20 - UNC Asheville Senior Presents Mixed Media Exhibition - "Recording Impermanence," an exhibition of 24 mixed media pieces by UNC Asheville senior Carley Dergins, will be on view May 7-20 at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. The show is a culmination of Dergins' work toward a bachelor of fine arts degree from UNC Asheville. An opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in the gallery, which is located on the lower level of the building. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on weekends. The gallery is closed on Friday, May 9 and open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Hours are subject to change. For more information, call the Highsmith University Union at 828/232-5000.
thru December 30 - Step Aerobics / Light Weights - Also stretching and yoga. 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Stephens-Lee Center, off South Charlotte Street, Asheville. Free. Call 350-2058.
thru December 31 - Nia Technique - Dynamic dance-fusion fitness class, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stephens-Lee Center, off S. Charlotte St. Cost is $8 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Call 350-2058 or e-mail maureenia@charter.net.
thru December 31 - Nia Technique - Dynamic dance-fusion fitness class, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Stephens-Lee Center, off S. Charlotte St. Cost is $8 per class. Drop-ins welcome. Call 350-2058 or e-mail maureenia@charter.net.
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.
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
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 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 – 10:30 am, 11:30 am – 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 - "Coffee in the Park" - Windows on the Park is sponsoring a morning session with Pack Square Conservancy on May 15th at 8:30 am at the Windows on the Park space in the Biltmore Building in Pack Square (the former Grape Escape space). If anyone has an interest in attending this to get a better idea of the details on the construction or timeline of the Pack Square project, you should attend. This may be a regular meeting that will help in getting communication out to the affected businesses as well as those of us that are curious about the project. For more information call 252-2920.
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 – 10:00 pm May 16, and 8:00 am – 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 – Spring Rod Run - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Janice Wildcatt (828) 497-8122. 9 a.m. – 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 thru May 28 - UNC Asheville Alumna Holds Painting Exhibition on Campus - Reed Knauth, who graduated from UNC Asheville earlier this month, will hold an exhibition of recent work on campus. "Mirrored Subconscious," an exhibit featuring four paintings by the art and multimedia arts and sciences double major, will be on view May 16-28 at UNC Asheville's Owen Hall Second Floor Gallery. An opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, in the gallery. The gallery, located on the second floor of Owen Hall, is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For more information, call UNC Asheville's Art Department at 828/251-6559.
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 - Development Forum - Please plan to attend the next Development Forum scheduled for Friday May 16th (11:30-1pm) at the City of Asheville’s Public Works Conference Room located on South Charlotte Street. If you have not done so, please RSVP by Tuesday, May 13, 2008 by replying to this email or contact Janet Dack at the Office of Economic Development at (828) 232-4505.
May 16 - Downtown After Five - The hottest bands from throughout the Southeast! Live Music, Food, Beverages, Socializing & Dancing! 5-9 p.m. the third Friday of each month, May through September! Downtown Asheville, NORTH LEXINGTON AVE AT I-240 AND HIAWASSEE! And it's FREE! 1st set: Firecracker Jazz Band. 2nd set: Mamadou Diabate Ensemble.
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 thru May 31 - Fitness Boot Camp - Whether you want to lose weight, tone, and shape your body, or just get a great workout, Body Challenge Boot Camp is for you! O3 Health and Fitness, www.o3healthandfitness.com. $10, 10:30AM. Call Leslie Raper at 333-1394 for more information.
May 17 - “LINES: SCULPTURE BY ROBERT WINKLER” - Flood Gallery Fine Art Center (“Flood Gallery”) is proud to present “Lines: Sculpture by Robert Winkler.” This exhibition will be on view from May 17th through June 22nd, 2008. The opening reception, sponsored by Barefoot Wines, is slated for May 17th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Flood Gallery located in the Phil Mechanic Studios building (109 Roberts Street, Asheville River Arts District, 28801). For more information, please visit www.floodgallery.org or call 828.254.2166. 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 - Contra Dance - 7:30-10:30 pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street in Jonesborough, TN. This dance will feature Spring Chickens (Rob & Beth Mangum, Art Shuster, Meredith McIntosh) with caller Laurie Fisher. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Then the dance will take up the rest of the evening concluding at 10:30pm. As always, a country waltz break will occur at 9:00pm. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught by the caller. All dances are smoke and alcohol free. Admission to the dance is $7, $ for HJDS members and $4 for students. We welcome families with children in hopes of teaching the fine art of folk dance for generations to come. For more information, contact event organizer, David Wiley at 423-913-3246 or visit historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
May 17 - Contra Dance - 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Elftones (Mara Shea and Roger Gold) with Joy Greenwolfe calling. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689
May 17 - Family Dance - Calvary Episcopal Church: 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. Brown-bag supper at 5pm, Family Dance from 6-7:30pm. (2nd Saturday Contra Dance follows at 8:15pm) Visit ashevillefamilydance.com.
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 - Montford Arts and Music Festival - Whatever your passion for art and music, you will find it in the heart of historic Montford at the Annual Montford Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, May 17 from 11 am to * pm. Located right out on Montford Avenue, between Cullowee and Waneta streets. Spend a day packed with creativity and good food. For more information, call Sharon Fahrer at 828-777-1014 or Ben Scales at 828-225-4840.
May 17 - Mornings in May - 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 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 - 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 family—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 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 - Annie Lalley - 7PM, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1 Edwin Place. $12 donation, $8 for students.
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 - Blood Drive - 12p.m.-4:30p.m., Weaverville United Methodist Church, 85 N. Main Street, Weaverville, 28787, 645-6368 or 645-6721
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 – 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 - 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 18 - Hands-on workshop: Personal Mandala with artist and art therapist Laura Zeisler - Asheville Art Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center, $30 Members/$35 Non-Members, Explore an inner landscape by making a personal mandala, a concentric arrangement of geometric shapes representing how one views oneself. Participants will tour the exhibition Time is of the Essence: Contemporary Landscape Art and take part in a guided work session with artist and art therapist Laura Zeisler who has more than 15 years experience leading workshops for artists and non-artists alike. All materials are included. Class space is limited so sign up early. 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 - 12p.m.-4:30p.m., Flesher’s of Fairview, 3016 Cane Creek Road, Fairview, 28730, 628-2800
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 - Blood Drive - 12p.m.-4:30p.m., Candler Elementary School, 121 Candler School Road, Candler, 28715, 670-5018
May 20 - Blood Drive - 2:30p.m.-6:30p.m., Living Savior Lutheran Church, 301 Overlook Road, Asheville, 28803, 650-0404
May 20 - Blood Drive - 2p.m.-6p.m., Fairview Fire Department, 1586 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, 28730, 628-2001, ext. 11
May 20 - G3andparent Class - Covers how grandparents can help, how childbirth has changed, gift ideas, safety and a tour of the OB unit, 7 p.m. April 21 and May 20, Duke Room, Park Ridge Hospital. $10 per couple, $7 for individuals. Call 681-2262 to register.
May 20 - 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!
May 20 - MARIETTA COLLEGE CONCERT CHOIR TO PERFORM AT GRACE LUTHERAN - On Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM the Marietta College Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Daniel Monek will be performing a concert at Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville, NC as part of its annual spring tour. The Concert Choir is one of five choral ensembles at Marietta College and one of the college’s oldest organizations. This auditioned group of 45 singers is composed entirely of members of the student body representing every academic division and nearly every major at Marietta College. As ambassadors of the college, the choir performs annually throughout the continental US. Grace Lutheran Church is located at the corner of US 64 West and Blythe Street in Hendersonville. The concert is being presented as a gift to the community and admission is free.
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
