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thru September 21 - Oil Paintings by Luke Allsbrook - Opening Friday, May 23 and continuing through Sunday, September 21, 2008, the Arboretum will host a landscape painting exhibit by internationally known artist Luke Allsbrook in the Baker Exhibit Center. The exhibit is titled "Our Precious Land: Visions and Scenes of North Carolina" and presents oil paintings on canvas that reflect the beauty of farmland across the mountain region and other natural and created landscapes. Information on upcoming programs and workshops will be available on the Arboretum's Web site at www.ncarboretum.org, or by calling 828-665-2492. Examples of Allsbrook's work can be seen at www.lukeallsbrook.com.
thru September 5 - YouTheatre Fall Class Session Registration - Info: (828) 693-0731 or toll-free (866)732-8008. Session Dates: September 8-November 15. Offering classes in acting, musical theatre, dance, and specialty topics. Info: 828-693-3517 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education
thru September 9 - Fifth Annual Exhibition - Works by UNC Asheville art students and recent graduates will be featured in the Selected Student Exhibit on view August 14-September 9 at UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union Gallery. This fifth annual exhibition showcases upper-level student work produced in the past year. A closing reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in the gallery. The gallery is located on the lower level of UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union. It is free and open to the public 9 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays when classes are in session. For more information, call UNC Asheville's Art Department at 828/251-6559.
thru September 7 - And Then There Were None - 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 September 25 - "NO FEAR OF CONTENT" - Flood Gallery Fine Art Center is proud to present the first Asheville solo exhibition of artist Jim Buonaccorsi, entitled "No Fear of Content." Buonaccorsi's work, on view August 23rd through September 27th, acts as salt in the open wound of complacency and translates life's fears and meanings into a universal language. This underlying theme essentially discredits the idea of "art for art sake." Buonaccorsi's work is saturated with historical references, and offers its viewers an opportunity to change history by not repeating it.
August 25 thru September 13 - Asheville Choral Society Announces Auditions - The Asheville Choral Society and Music Director Lenora Thom announce auditions for all voice parts for the 2008-2009 season. Auditions will be held by appointment between August 25th and September 13th. For more information call the Asheville Choral Society office at (828) 232-2060 or visit their website at www.ashevillechoralsociety.org.
August 29 thru September 1 - 62nd North Carolina Apple Festival - Downtown (street fair, arts & crafts, entertainment, children's activities, parade, food & more) Street Fair, Fri-Sun 10:00AM-8:00PM from 6th Ave. - Caswell St, Sept. 1 10:00AM-5:00PM, from 2nd Ave. - Caswell St., Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4557
August 29 thru September 1 - Gem & Mineral Spectacular - Whitmire Activity Building, Fri.-Sun.10:00AM-6:00PM, Mon. 10:00AM-5:00PM, Adults $3, children 12 & under free, (NC Apple Festival Event), Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1249
August 29 thru September 1 - Labor Day Weekend - "Be Young, Be Foolish, and Be Happy" at The Grove Park Inn's annual Labor Day Beach Bash featuring Capitol Recording artists THE JOE POPE TAMS - members of the Beach Music Hall of Fame and recently named "Beach Band of the Decade." Joining The Tams is the multi-Cammy Award winning "Entertainers of the Year," the one and only FANTASTIC SHAKERS. Entertainment throughout the weekend, shag dance lessons, a Coastal Seafood Buffet overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and lots of great beach music make this a Carolina music weekend everyone will enjoy! For more information or to make reservations, call 800-438-5800 or visit groveparkinn.com.
August 29 thru September 14 - Floral Carpet - Fredrick Law Olmstead, of Central Park fame, began the tradition of beautiful landscaped gardens and natural forests on the estate. This year, Biltmore continues to expand this legacy with an imaginative twist, creating a lush floral carpet to blanket the South Terrace, sure to delight all those who explore Biltmore's grounds. A large arrangement of colorful summer blooms will cover the ground in a design inspired by one of many historic treasures within Biltmore House. Www.biltmore.com.
August 30 thru September 1 - WINE SUMMER HOLIDAYS - Solo performances in the wine bar, complimentary wine tastings and seminars, cooking demonstrations, Biltmore Estate Winery, Asheville. July 4-6, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. More at www.biltmore.com or 225-1333. Admission tickets required.
September 1 thru September 3 - Asheville Tourists v. Lexington - Visit http://www.theashevilletourists.com/ for more info and game times. The Asheville Tourists 2009 South Atlantic League baseball schedule features 71 home games, including a dozen Thirsty Thursdays and a Friday Fourth of July contest that could be the biggest date of the year.
September 1 thru September 30 - Flock to the Rock - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Birds love Chimney Rock Park. Learn about the dozens and dozens of birds that make the Park their home with birding programs and activities throughout September.
September 1 thru September 30 - Water Aerobics at Maggie Valley Club - Every Wednesday in September at 1:00 pm enjoy the beautiful scenery at the MVC pool while getting fit with our Fitness expert, Fran Huskey! Water Aerobics is Free to Members and $5 for non-members. Everyone is welcome! Call 926-1616 for more information.
September 1 thru October 3 - Gallery Exhibit: Lake Toxaway Artists at TC Arts curated by Bette Coningsby - The Transylvania Community Arts Council is proud to display the work of local Lake Toxaway artists in several mediums. This show is being curated by Bette Coningsby. An artists reception will be held on September 26 during Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk. The TC Arts gallery is open Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm. For more information call 828-884-2787. To learn more about the arts in Transylvania County go to www.artsofbrevard.org.
September 4 thru September 7 - Asheville Tourist at Greenville - Visit http://www.theashevilletourists.com/ for more info and game times. The Asheville Tourists 2009 South Atlantic League baseball schedule features 71 home games, including a dozen Thirsty Thursdays and a Friday Fourth of July contest that could be the biggest date of the year.
September 4 thru September 7 - Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad - Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, NC. A sports festival for all ages: http://www.hickorynutolympiad.com/index.htm.
September 4 - A Taste of Art + Wine: Wine Tasting and Silent Auction - 6:30 p.m., A Taste of Art + Wine: Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, Pack Place, Tickets will be available at the door for $40 per person, or in advance at the Museum for $30 per person, $55 per couple for Museum Members and $35 per person, $65 per couple for Non-Members. Call 828.253.3227 for tickets now.
September 5 thru September 6 - "Speaking of Gardening" - "Gardening Opportunities in a Changing Environment" is the topic of this year's "Speaking of Gardening" symposium to be held at The North Carolina Arboretum, September 5 and 6. The program includes two days of garden lectures by five highly regarded garden designers, horticulturists and nurserymen. From various disciplines and experience, the speakers come together to share their perspective and approach to the challenges of weather and climate changes through design, plant selection and maintenance. The program fee is $98 for Arboretum Society Members and $114 for the general public. The fee includes seven lectures, plant giveaway, reference notebook, two lunches and snacks. Space is limited; pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To pre-register or for a detailed event schedule, call the Arboretum at 828-665-2492 (x317) or visit "Adult Education Programs" at www.ncarboretum.org.
September 5 thru September 7 - 48 Hours of Non-Stop Shakespeare - It's the 48 hour extravaganza we like to call the Bard-a-thon. September 5 - 7, 2008 we are going to raise $5,000 by reading Shakespeare for 48 hours straight, and everyone at NC Stage wants you to join us. Visit http://www.ncstage.org/pages/on-stage/bard-a-thon-2008.php for more info.
September 5 thru September 14 - NC Mountain State Fair - WNC Agricultural Center (midway amusement rides, entertainment, display of livestock, competitions, food & more) Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414
September 5 thru October 5 - Summer Art Camp Student Exhibition - Pack Place Community Gallery, Friday, September 5 - Sunday, October 5, 2008, Closing Reception: Sunday, October 5, 2:00 p.m., http://www.ashevilleart.org/upcoming-exhibitions/summer-art-camp-student-exhibition.html.
September 5 thru December 5 - Natural Phenomena: An Installation by Michele King - Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, Kong has created notable installations at renowned contemporary art centers, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050
September 5 - A French Broad Affair with TC Arts & the Guerilla Divas - Enjoy this "Fun"raiser with TC Arts & the Guerrilla Divas at a private home built by the Silversteen family located on French Broad Street. Miriam Silversteen built the home with her first husband Albert Kyle in 1940. Now owned by Adelaide Kersh since 1978. The evening includes: food, drinks, an art auction and entertainment by the Guerilla Divas. Tickets are $35. Call TC Arts at 828-884-2787 to reserve your tickets.
September 5 - Art Break: smArt speak - Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager, Free with Museum Membership or Admission, Learn more about the smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series from Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager. All smArt speak programs are part of the Asheville Art Museum's 60th Anniversary Celebration continuing all year. Each Art Break begins at 12:00 p.m. and is free with Museum membership or with Museum admission.
September 6 - High Country Bluegrass Festival - Tickets can be purchased at Fine Musical Instruments (Statesville, NC), Bluemoon Guitars & Music (Jefferson, NC), Appalachian Music Shoppe (Boone, NC), and Old Hampton Store (Linville, NC). Visit http://www.highcountrybluegrassfestival.com/.
September 6 - Organicfest - Organicfest is a FUNtastic celebration of everything organic and green! A festive day of live music, organic food and drink, organic and green goods, informative info on organic cooking, gardening, shopping and fun activities for kids of all ages! Battery Park Ave., Asheville. Visit http://www.organicfest.org/.
September 6 - Plate Expectations 2008 - Come one, come all to Asheville's finest live and silent auction - Plate Expectations to be held at the Country Club of Asheville on Saturday, September 6, 2008. This year's list of items includes fine jewelry, vacation homes and travel packages, large appliances, furniture, antiques and lots of other items. You won't be disappointed at the large selection of quality items. All proceeds to go towards feeding the elderly homebound in our community. Reserve your tickets today by calling Terri Bowman at (828) 253-5286.
September 6 - Speed Climbing Event (part of Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad) - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. Put your climbing skills to the test. Participants will scale Vista Rock and the climber with the quickest time takes home the medal.
September 6 - Summer Music Series in Flat Rock - Little Rainbow Row's back deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair, featuring regional artistis, sponsored by the Flat Rock Merchants' Assoc., Flat Rock, NC 828-697-7719
September 6 - UNCA Men's Soccer v. Appalachian State - UNCA, Asheville, visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com. 2PM.
September 7 - The Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival - 11am to 10pm. Free. Lexington Avenue is known for its artsy culture, and this original street fair is focused on preserving and sharing that culture with the public. Wacky ideas abound, and anything goes is the name of the game here where the "creative strut their stuff and the rest of us can revel and gawk, and even get inspired and join in!" With a draw of over 10,000 in the past, LAAFF is a chance for local artists, vendors, and small businesses to showcase their wears and ideas and for the rest of us to enjoy the scenery. Monies raised support the efforts of Arts2People and the Asheville Mural Project.
September 8 - Adult CPR/AED - The Henderson County Red Cross also offers regularly scheduled courses in Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid. Courses in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, and Babysitting are scheduled periodically. Call the chapter at (828) 693-5605 for more information.
September 8 - Homeschool Program "Radical Raptors" - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. During September Chimney Rock Park is going bonkers over birds and we're going to join in the fun. Students will learn what defines a raptor and what threats they are facing in today's world. Bring your cameras for an up-close encounter you're sure to remember.
September 9 - Business Before Hours - Enjoy structured networking over a hot buffet breakfast. Tuesday, September 9, 7:30 a.m. Commerce Club of Greenville, 55 Beattie Place, Suite 1700 Chamber members only; $7 if pre-registered online, $10 at the door
September 9 - Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show - Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, the 2nd Tuesday of the month through November, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
September 9 - Of Mice and Men - Henderson County Library Book-To-Movie Club presents the movie Of Mice and Men, 4:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
September 9 - WINE GALA - Featuring a sampling of select wines and a variety of heavy hors d'oeuvres, all proceeds from the night go to The Rathbun Center. Held 7-9 p.m. Sept. 9, at The Rathbun Center, 121 Sherwood Road, Asheville. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the Center or at The Fresh Market on Merrimon Avenue. For more, call 252-9098.
September 10 thru September 28 - Unnecessary Farce - 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.
September 10 - Tour of Valdese, NC - Register by: Friday August 29. Departure/Arrival: 9:00am/6:00pm. Cost: $38.00 (transportation, tours and lunch) Location: Buncombe County Parks Greenways, Recreation Services Administration office 40 Mt. Carmel Rd. We will tour the city of Valdese, NC and learn about the Waldensian religious group, follow their Trail of Faith, which has been duplicated, to exact size, and features the original buildings and monuments that tell the powerful Waldensian story. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information
September 10 - UNC Asheville Music Department Recital - There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but UNC Asheville's Music Department is offering up three free lunchtime concerts to satisfy your musical appetite. The performances, which are co-sponsored by UNC Asheville's Cultural & Special Events Office, kick off the 2008-09 concert season. The events are free and open to the public. Each will be held at 12:45 p.m. in UNC Asheville's Lipinsky Auditorium.
September 11 - Art Spiegelman: History of Comix 101 - Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Tickets on sale August 8. $26 General Admission, $14 Students and $22 Museum Members. Pulitzer Prize-winning illustrator Art Spiegelman will speak at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, a gripping graphic novel about the Holocaust, and In the Shadow of No Towers, a personal work about his experiences during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He will discuss the history of independent comics and his experiences after more than 40 years in that business. Patron Series tickets are available. Call Nancy Sokolove at 828.253.3227, ext. 120 for more information or to order Patron Series tickets.
September 11 - Basic First Aid - The Henderson County Red Cross also offers regularly scheduled courses in Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid. Courses in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, and Babysitting are scheduled periodically. Call the chapter at (828) 693-5605 for more information.
September 11 - Green Creek Festival - 9-4 PM Green Creek, NC TBD
September 12 thru January 4 - Life's Rich Pageant: A Centennial Celebration of The Eight - Gallery 6, Friday, September 12, 2008 - January 4, 2009, Opening Reception: Saturday, September 13, 5:00 p.m., http://www.ashevilleart.org/upcoming-exhibitions/life-s-rich-pageant-a-centennial-celebration-of-the.html
September 12 - Time for Fitness- Fun and it is Free - Location Buncombe County Sports Park. September 12 10:00 am - 2 laps around the Walking Trail. September 19 10:00 am Badminton/Croquet. Pack a lunch for picnic after Buncombe County Parks, Greenways, Recreation Services will provide drinks. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information.
September 13 thru September 14 - Annual Dahlia Society Show - Hundreds of dahlia blooms in rainbow colors and multi-bloom variety bouquets will be displayed. Enjoy trail walks, family activities, exhibits and a flower sale! Ncarboretum.org.
September 13 thru September 14 - First Congregational United Church of Christ Concert and Lecture Series - Bishop John Shelby Spong, back by popular demand, inaugural lecturer, Sept. 13 10:00AM & 2:00PM, Sept. 14 2:30PM, $10 in advance, $20 at the door if available, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630
September 13 - Christine Lavin: One Meat Ball - A culinary journey through music. Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, www.dwtheatre.com.
September 13 - Life's Rich Pageant: A Centennial Celebration of The Eight - 5-7PM. Free with Museum Membership or Admission This fall, the Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present works from all eight artists: Robert Henri (1865-1929), George Luks (1867-1933), William Glackens (1870-1938), John Sloan (1871-1951), Everett Shinn (1876-1953), Maurice Prendergast (1859-1924), Ernest Lawson (1873-1939) and Arthur Bowen Davies (1862-1928), celebrating the centennial anniversary of the landmark 1908 show at the Macbeth Gallery. The exhibition showcases the collection of Mina and Stephen Weiner whose great affection for the group has fueled over forty years of collecting. The exhibition opens to the public on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. and a special reception will be held the following evening.
September 13 - NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition - Football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Buncombe County Parks & Recreation host an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. The competition if free and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. (Age classification is as of December 31 of the current year) The location will be Enka Middle School on Saturday September 13, 10am-12pm
September 13 - "Off the Beaten Path" Guided Hike - Big Basswood Expedition - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. To visit the largest basswood tree in Chimney Rock Park, a moderately strenuous off-trail excursion is necessary. This is a state champion tree with a circumference of more than 13ft. It grows in a secluded cove with other large neighbors. Be prepared for rocks, slopes, and rhododendron thickets along the way.
September 14 - Let It Pour: Contemporary Craft Pitchers from the James Goode Collection - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Last Day for Let It Pour: Contemporary Craft Pitchers from the James Goode Collection, Free with Museum Membership or Admission, The pitcher, like the teapot, has inherent elements which speak to function including overall shape, handle and spout. These vessels vary in scale, size, technique and surface treatment, but all reflect the artists' attention to detail.
September 15 thru November 1 - Autumn in the Mountains - The mountains are alive with fall color and you are in the center of it all. Our resort serves as a luxurious outpost for scenic drives and hikes during one of nature's most colorful display. Reserve early - The Inn fills up fast this time of the year. For more information or to make reservations, call 800-438-5800 or visit groveparkinn.com.
September 15 - Free Prostate Cancer Screenings - The screenings will be held from 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 at 445 Biltmore (at the corner of Biltmore Avenue and Victoria Road), on the 2nd floor in the Mission Outpatient Care Center area. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, call Leslie Verner, RN at 213-4656 or 800-443-2233.
September 15 - Pisgah Legal Service offers Looking out for Yourself-Planning for Incapacity - Register by: Thursday September 11. Time; 10:00 am. Cost: Free. Location: Buncombe County Parks Greenways, Recreation Services Administration office 40 Mt. Carmel Rd. Asheville. We cannot assume that an accident or illness will not incapacitate us temporarily or permanently, making us unable to make or communicate health care or financial decisions. For all of us, sound estate-planning means planning for the possibility of incapacity as carefully as we plan for the certainty of death. Come find out what you can do to protect yourself. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information.
September 16 - UNCA Men's Soccer v. Longwood - UNCA, Asheville, visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com. 4PM.
September 17 - Brazil - Henderson County Library Foreign Film / Discussion Series presents Brazil, 3:00PM, free, rated R, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
September 17 - UNCA Women's Soccer v. Presbyterian - UNCA, Asheville. Visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com for more info. 4PM.
September 18 thru September 20 - Honda Goldwing Rally - WNC Agricultural Center (NC District Honda Gold Wing Rally "Wings Over the Smokies" draws riders and exhibitors from across the country) admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-295-6856
September 18 - 8th Annual Robert G. Parrish Sr., Memorial Golf Tournament - The Eighth Annual Robert G. Parrish Sr., Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, September 18th at Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club and all proceeds will go towards Fletcher Parks Development. Registration will begin at 11:30 am. Fletcher Parks and Recreation is currently signing up teams and taking sponsorships. You can find registration materials and more information at fletcherparks.org or by calling Cheyenne Youell at 687-0751.
September 18 - Historic Greenville, TN Home to Andrew Johnson - Register by: Friday September 5 Departure/Arrival: 8:00am/8:00pm Cost: $30.00 (transportation, admission & tour). Bring money for shopping, lunch & dinner Location: Buncombe County Parks Greenways, Recreation Services Administration office 40 Mt. Carmel Rd. Asheville We will be touring Andrew Johnson Homestead, Nathanael Greene Museum, having lunch at the Brumley, which is located inside the historic General Morgan Inn. After lunch, we will continue our tour of Andrew Johnson's tailor shop, the Old Greene County Jail, the Dickson-Williams Mansion, which is the showplace of east Tennessee, and a private guided tour while we visit Greenville with the "President" as our tour guide. Please wear comfortable shoes, as we will be doing a lot of walking Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information
September 19 thru September 20 - Wilderness First Aid - The Henderson County Red Cross also offers regularly scheduled courses in Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid. Courses in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, and Babysitting are scheduled periodically. Call the chapter at (828) 693-5605 for more information.
September 19 thru September 21 - A Salute to F. Scott Fitzgerald - Discover the spirit of The Great Gatsby during this salute to the legendary Jazz Age author. The celebration includes musical tributes, lectures and the chance to tour Room 441, the room Fitzgerald inhabited during the '30s. You can even learn to dance the Charleston. For more information or to make reservations, call 800-438-5800 or visit groveparkinn.com.
September 19 thru September 28 - GYPSY - The fourth production of Hendersonville Little Theatre's current season will be the musical Gypsy, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. A popular and enduring favorite, the musical is loosely based on the life of Gypsy Rose Lee. Tickets are $18.00 for adults and $10.00 for students under 18. All seats are reserved. Tickets go on sale September 8. Call 692-1082 for reservations. To pick-up tickets or walk-in, the box office at the Barn will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM beginning September 12 .
September 19 thru January 11 - Ash Cans, Factories and Trains: Students and Followers of The Eight - Holden Community Gallery, Friday, September 19, 2008 - Sunday, January 11, 2009, http://www.ashevilleart.org/upcoming-exhibitions/ash-cans-trains-and-factories-students-and-followers-of-the.html
September 19 - Time for Fitness- Fun and it is Free - Location Buncombe County Sports Park. September 12 10:00 am - 2 laps around the Walking Trail. September 19 10:00 am Badminton/Croquet. Pack a lunch for picnic after Buncombe County Parks, Greenways, Recreation Services will provide drinks. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information.
September 19 - Art Break: Ruined Landscapes with Mark Holland, Asheville Painter - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Art Break: Ruined Landscapes with Mark Holland, Asheville Painter. Free with Museum Membership or Admission. Join us for a lunchtime Art Break, Friday, September 19. Mark Holland, an Asheville painter, presents Ruined Landscapes. In January, the Museum began presenting, Art Breaks, this lunchtime series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage visitors in a dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests.
September 19 - Dinner & Dancing in the Renaissance at Maggie Valley Club - Visit Maggie Valley Club and enjoy fine dining in our beautiful Renaissance restaurant and dance away to live music! Only $24.95 for a sumptuous 3 course meal and 1 complimentary glass of house wine or draft beer. Friday, September 19, 6:30 pm - 9 pm. Call 828-926-4826 for menu information or to make reservations!
September 19 - 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! 1st set: Laura Reed & Deep Pocket. 2nd set: Blue Mountain.
September 19 - The Land of the Lightning Brothers - Y'dumduma Bill Harney, Elder, Senior Custodian and the last living man of his aboriginal Wardaman tribe from the North Territory of Australia, with acclaimed musician, spoken word performer and now honorary Wardaman member, Paul "Walkingstick" Taylor. At Lipinsky Auditorium, UNCA. Many free related activities. 8PM.
September 20 thru September 21 - Heritage Crafts Weekend - The Arboretum's Heritage Garden will house a weekend of demonstrations, plant sales and musical performances. Artists and crafters in attendance will include basket makers, broom makers, paper makers, natural dyers, weavers, jewelry makers and wood carvers. Ncarboretum.org.
September 20 - Brewgrass Festival - Noon - 7pm. General Admission: $30, Designated Driver: $15, Children under 7: Free. Each year in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, over 30 American breweries gather to showcase more than 100 different beers. Brewgrass also features a lineup of national and regional bluegrass musicians that, in the past, has included such notables as Jimmy Martin, J.D. Crowe, The Osborne Brothers, Norman Blake, Tony Trischka, Bad Livers, Valerie Smith, Tony Furtado, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Sons Of Ralph. Put all these things together and you have the ingredients for the perfect beer day.
September 20 - Fall Colors Autorama - The Great Smoky Mountains Region, of the Antique Automobile Club of America, is sponsoring their 10th annual Fall Colors Autorama, a vintage, antique, classic and street rod show. The event will take place on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00am to 4:00pm, on Hendersonville's historic downtown Main Street. It is an open show and all modes and ages of transportation are welcome. The entry fee for a vehicle registered before September 6th is $12. The day of show entry fee is $15. The first 150 registered vehicles will receive a dash plaque. Registration includes discount coupons from downtown merchants and restaurants. There will be a 50/50 drawing in addition to the cash and door prize drawings for registered participants.
September 20 - Film Screening: Persepolis - 2:00 â€" 4:00 p.m., Film Screening: Persepolis, Museum's WNC Art Resource Center, Free with Museum Membership or Admission. Marjane Satrapi adapted her poignant graphic novel into this 2007 animated film. An Academy Award Nominated film for Best Animated Feature, this coming of age story of a young girl during the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s combines the universal trials of adolescence with a unique perspective on the history of Iran. Created in the same visual style as her graphic novel, Persepolis is both political and personal, commenting on the consequences of war to the individual.
September 20 - Scary Stories around the Campfire - This evening storytelling event will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 7 to 9 pm. It features storytellers Virginia "Blackfeather" Thompson, Jerry and Ingrid McNair, and Lisa Whitfield. Children will have the opportunity to roast marshmallows. Hot dogs and beverages will be available for purchase. Admission is $4 Adults, $3 Students K-12. Preschoolers free.
September 20 - Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration - Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Contact: Museum of the Cherokee Indian (828) 497-3481.
September 20 - WEAVERVILLE ART IN AUTUMN 2008 - A juried arts and crafts festival with over 100 exhibitors, food, and music. Saturday, September 20, 10am-5pm, on Main Street in downtown Weaverville, NC. Free admission and parking. www.artinautumn.com.
September 20 - WNC Run/Walk for Autism - The 3rd Western NC Run/Walk for Autism will be held on September 20, 2008 at Carrier Park in Asheville. This event benefits the programs of the Autism Society of North Carolina. The WNC Run/Walk for Autism includes a 5K race, 1-Mile Fun Run, and Tot Trot and begins at 9:00 am. To register on-line or for more information, please visit our website at www.wncrunwalkforautism.com, or contact Nancy Huber at nhuber@autismsociety-nc.org or 919-743-0204 x 32.
September 21 - Hope Larson: How to Draw a Comic Book - 2:00 p.m., Hope Larson: How to Draw a Comic Book, Museum's WNC Art Resource Center, Free with Museum Membership or Admission, Illustrator and graphic novelist Hope Larson will do a demonstration of the process of drawing a comic strip- from script through pencils and inks and various comics tools. In her portable studio she will walk us through the process step-by-step. An Asheville native, 25 year-old Larson has recently returned to the area. She has penned three graphic novels, signed a book deal with Simon + Schuster, and won prestigious awards. Join us for a book signing after her demonstration.
September 21 - "Simon Says" Guided Bird Walk - Hawk Watch - Visit www.chimneyrockpark.com for more information. This weekend is usually the peak weekend for the Broad-winged Hawk migration. Large flocks , sometimes numbering as many as 500, can be seen soaring over the Park on their way to South America for the winter. Smaller numbers of Sharp-shinned, Cooper's and Red-shouldered Hawks also pass through. Led by world-traveled ornithologist Simon Thompson.
September 22 - Pet First Aid - The Henderson County Red Cross also offers regularly scheduled courses in Adult CPR/AED, Infant/Child CPR, and First Aid. Courses in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety, and Babysitting are scheduled periodically. Call the chapter at (828) 693-5605 for more information.
September 23 - Nature Seminar: 10 Easy Ways to Save the Earth - Free. Tuesday, September 23, 5 pm Maggie Valley Club Laurel Room Please call 926-4826 if you plan to attend.
September 23 - UNCA Volleyball v. North Carolina A&T - UNCA, Asheville. Visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com for more info.
September 23 - UNCA Women's Soccer v. Appalachian State - UNCA, Asheville. Visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com for more info. 4PM.
September 24 - Auto Cross - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-712-8325
September 24 - Pisgah Legal Services Workshop Consumer Beware-Scams aimed at the Elderly - Date: Wednesday September 24 Register by: Friday September 19 Time: 10:00 am Cost: Free Location: Buncombe County Parks Greenways, Recreation Services Administration office 40 Mt. Carmel Rd. Asheville In the words of P.T. Barnam "There's a sucker born every minute." If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is best to not let that sucker be you! Phone, mail, internet, these days scammers have a number of tools to lure victims. Come hear about the latest frauds and learn how to spot them. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information
September 25 - Polymer Clay Class - Register by: Monday September 22. Time: 9:30 am. Cost: $15.00 per person instructions and materials. Location: Buncombe County Parks Greenways, Recreation Services Administration office 40 Mt. Carmel Rd. Asheville. Polymer clay is a medium that is soft and pliable until baked. It then becomes a hard coating ('as" enamel or porcelain) coating on almost all surfaces. You will learn the basics of working with polymer clay. It makes flower designs, beads, necklaces and much more. Please bring a flower design that you would like to mold and come have fun and watch the unexpected designs. Please contact Grace Young 250 4265 to register or for more information
September 26 thru September 28 - Cowboy Mounted Shooting - WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-753-5399
September 26 thru September 28 - Flat Rock Music Festival - Visit flatrockmusicfestival.com. Great bands, musicians, and fans coming together for 3 days of music, songwriting, camping and lots more in beautiful Flat Rock, North Carolina.
September 26 thru September 28 - Greek Festival - Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Downtown Asheville. FREE. For three days each fall "it won't cost hundreds of dollars to go to Greece." That's because Asheville's vibrant Greek community will bring authentic foods, music and dancers in native costumes, booths with cultural education and games, and much more to Downtown Asheville's MLK Park. Take a trip to Greece this September 26th - 28th. Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
September 26 thru September 28 - Mountain RV and Boat Show - WNC Agricultural Center, admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-686-3414
September 26 - Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the downtown art galleries, art shops, stores and restaurants, as they stay open late from 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy art, music and wine. Don't forget to check out the 14 sculptures and five murals in downtown Brevard. For more information call TC Arts at 828-884-2787. For a printable brochure go to www.artsofbrevard.org and click on art tours.
September 26 - UNCA Volleyball v. High Point - UNCA, Asheville. Visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com for more info. 7PM.
September 26 - WINE TASTING: Maggie Valley Club 2009 Wine Menu Preview! - Join us for an unlimited preview of our new 2009 Wine List. Friday, September 26, 6:30 pm. $5 for members; $20 for non-members. Call 926-4826 to sign up!
September 27 thru September 28 - 5th annual Blue-Gray Heritage Weekend - Civil War living history encampment & reenactment (offers infantry, artillery and cavalry in historically accurate encampments, food, music of the era, fashions, souvenirs and sutlers) open 9:00AM-5:00 each day, Mills River community off of U.S. Hwy. 191 North on McDowell Rd, Adults $5, Children $2 (ages 6-12), Sponsored by Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 70, Mills River, NC 828-890-4015
September 27 thru September 28 - Scenic Hwy. 276 South Studio Tour - Explore the studios and galleries located on scenic Hwy. 276 South in Brevard and Cedar Mountain. On Saturday, Sept. 27 studios and galleries will be open from 10 am - 5 pm. On Sunday, Sept. 28 studios and galleries will be open from 1-5 pm. Brochures can be found at the Chamber of Commerce or at any of the studios and galleries located on Hwy. 276. For a printable brochure go to www.artsofbrevard.org and click on art tours. For more information call Mud Dabbers Pottery at 828-884-5131 or Glass Feather Studio and Gardens at 828-885-8457.
September 27 - 2008 Bike MS Ride - The 2008 Bike MS Ride is September 27-28, 2008 and we are riding to Greenville, SC! . Ride to create a world free of MS Join the National MS Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter for Bike MS 2008: a 150 mile ride across the Upstate of South Carolina. By taking on the challenge, you'll become part of a powerful movement that will move us closer to a world free of Multiple Sclerosis. Find out more! http://bikencp.nationalmssociety.org
September 27 - Bicentennial Celebration of Lincoln - Carl Sandburg Home (celebrate Carl Sandburg's Pulitzer Prize biography of Abraham Lincoln with readings, music & an Abraham Lincoln portrayal) 9:30AM-12:30PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178
September 27 - British Car Club of Western North Carolina - "Autumn in the Mountains, A British Car Gathering", Jackson Park, fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, Hendersonville, NC
September 27 - Henderson County Curb Market Old Timey Day - 8:00AM-2:00PM (sausage & ham biscuits cooked on a wood stove, music, antique display, demonstrations & more) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8012
September 27 - Remember the Titans - Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra - Remember the Titans, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 7:30PM, Adults $25, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884
September 27 - UNCA Men's Soccer v. Kentucky - UNCA, Asheville, visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com. 2PM.
September 28 - Film Screening: Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru No Haka) - 2:00 p.m., Film Screening: Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru No Haka), Museum's WNC Art Resource Center, Free with Museum Membership or Admission, Released in 1988, this film explores the tragedies of war through the lives of two orphans struggling to survive in Japan during WWII. Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Akiyuki Nosaka and told in the style of Japanese anime, Grave of the Fireflies argues that compassion and comfort in times of grief are as important to survival as food and shelter.
thru December 31 - Pet Harmony - 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.
