Monday, March 1, 2010
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thru May 5 - Mindbender Mansion - Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Visitors to this fun and quirky mansion are invited to join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the various thematic rooms of the house. This is at the Health Adventure in downtown Asheville. (828) 254-6373.
thru April 29 - OPEN ARMS FOR HAITI - "Purchase a $10 Bear from The Lollipop Shop this weekend and send a hug to a Haitian orphanage" What: Fundraiser Where: Benefiting Haiti orphanages: Planting Peace & God's Little Angels Haitian Baby Ministry
thru May 2 - Charles Counts: Retrospective Exhibition - Celebrating the life and work of Charles Counts, this show features 146 objects including textiles, pottery, paintings, as well as photographs and other archival material. Charles Counts was an expert potter, weaver, teacher and writer. He influenced countless artists and brought worldwide attention to American crafts and the importance of keeping handcrafts alive. Along with his partner, Rubynelle, he operated the production and training center in Rising Fawn, GA for 25 years. Counts became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1956. He was active in the organization, serving on many committees and the board of trustees. He cared deeply about the Guild and its mission to serve members and the region. Call April Nance 828-298-7928 april@craftguild.org for more information.
thru March 7 - A Shayna Maidel - The story of two sisters separated since childhood and reunited twenty years later in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Who: Seeking 4 women, 2 men, 1 narrator. A Yiddish accent is required for one female role and both male roles. When: Audition at ACT Monday, February 15 from 11am-3pm. Production Dates: March 5-6 in 35below; March 7 at The Reuter Center.
thru March 7 - "TRUE WEST" - Asheville actors Charlie Flynn-McIver and Scott Treadway play estranged brothers in Sam Shepard's acclaimed True West, February 17 - March 7, 2010 at North Carolina Stage Company. This brilliant and dangerous comedy premiered in 1980 and established Sam Shepard as a master of American theatre. Treadway and Flynn-McIver have appeared in three sold-out productions at NC Stage, as well as several successful comedies at Flat Rock Playhouse. One sweltering summer night, estranged brothers Lee and Austin converge on their mother's suburban California home while she is away on a cruise. Austin is a successful Hollywood screenwriter, while Lee is a petty thug, but the longer they longer they bicker and banter, the more their similarities are revealed. The thin veneer of civilization and control is stripped away, leaving a funny and sometimes violent sibling rivalry. Sam Shepard is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, as well as an acclaimed actor, director, and screenwriter. True West is one of his best-known plays, along with Buried Child (1978) and A Lie of the Mind (1985), 828-239-0263
thru March 4 - Public Meeting Notice - The following subcommittees of the Downtown Master Plan Action Committee will hold meetings as follows: Thurs, Feb 18 8:30 am Historic Preservation YMI Cultural Center Friday, Feb 19 8:30 am Downtown Management Van Winkle Law Firm, 11 N. Market St. Wed, Feb 24 11:00 am Urban Design City Hall, 5th Floor conference Room Wed, Mar 3 8:30 am Transportation & Parking City Hall, Mezzanine conference room Thurs, Mar 4, 8:30 am Full Action Committee City Hall, 6th Floor Training Room
February 22 thru May 9 - Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between - The work of Black Mountain artist Lorna Blaine Halper (1924- ) will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum. Evident in her earliest work is the indelible influence of Josef Albers. She went on to develop a highly unique approach that combined the principles of Albers's teaching with her own individualized style. Adept in a wide variety of media including drawing, sculpture and painting, Halper's work displays a masterful exploration of the descriptive qualities of line as well as a thoughtful examination of the relationship of line to the space between, echoing Albers's directive to "see things in context." This is at the Asheville Art Museum. 828.253.3227.
February 25 thru March 16 - Pack and Sort at MANNA - Help sort food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to 360 agencies serving hungry people in Western North Carolina. Volunteers will assist with sorting and preparing donations or helping with monthly mailings. Volunteers are welcome to bring nonperishable food items to donate to MANNA to help them feed the hungry of WNC. Youth ages 5-15 are welcome to volunteer with adult supervision (infants in backpack/carrier welcome to accompany parent). Youth ages 16+ welcome. Phone: 828-255-0696 | info@handsonasheville.org | Fax: 828-255-8004
March 1 thru March 31 - Asheville Art Museum's Current Exhibitions. - Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum (with new works). Located in the second floor galleries. For more information please visit: http://www.ashevilleart.org/Current-Exhibitions/Looking-Back-Celebrating-60-Years-of-Collecting-at-the-Asheville-Art-Museum.html
March 1 thru May 16 - Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog - Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford, America's beloved big red dog with a heart to match. See Emily Elizabeth and many of the residents of Birdwell Island. Inspired by Scholastic Entertainment's top-rated TV show Clifford The Big Red Dog on PBS KIDS®, the exhibit offers numerous immersive "paws-on" adventures that reinforce "Clifford's Big Ideas" - ten simple tangible life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend and Help Others. Give us a call at the Health Adventure for more information. (828) 254-6373.
March 1 - UNCA v. Radford - UNCA Women's Basketball. Home game. Visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com for more info.
March 2 - Story Time! At the Asheville Art Museum - The Museum is also an official site for NEA Read Across America Day on March 2, 2010 and will hold another story time to celebrate this event from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. that Tuesday. Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things examines original book illustrations from artists who are committed to the genre of children's books. The exhibition includes working drawings, finished paintings, collages, molded paper, woodcuts and digitally produced illustrations from well-known as well as emerging artists. Asheville Art Museum 828.253.3227
March 2 - Swing Dance - Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring 42nd Street. Doors Open 6pm. 6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members; 7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members; 8pm Dance: $5 Cover (Students $3 cover w/Band). For more info see swingasheville.com
March 2 - Tango Tuesday - Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St, Downtown Asheville, off Patton Ave. Argentine Tango - "Fundamentals" classes each week with Karen Jaffe 7p-8p, followed by a practica until 8:30 PM, then a "milonga" or social dance party 8:30 to 10:30 PM. Classes run in an 8 week cycle, drop ins always welcome! No partner needed. For more information see tangogypsies.com
March 3 thru March 4 - Arlo Guthrie: Guthrie Family Rides Again Tour - Hitting the road is nothing new to the Guthrie Family. For generations they have traveled the world making music. Arlo Guthrie and his wife Jackie raised their children on the road where they joined them on stage here and there. The family's current tour officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs the songs that they've written and learned together, all performed in the family tradition generations have come to love. Tickets: Regular $50, Seniors $48, Students $45, Children $12. This will be at the Diane Wortham Theater at 8pm. Call 828-257-4530 for more information.
March 3 - WNC World Folk Dance - WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures, taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and cultural background. Dance traditions include: klezmer, Balkan, gypsy, Israeli, Russian, Greek, Armenian, Scandinavian, French, Argentinian, Turkish, etc. Bring your friends and family, this is communal dancing. Musicians interested in playing ethnic dance music please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission $6/person for general public, $4/person for JCC members. For details about particular Wednesdays, call Erik at 828-298-515.
March 4 - Beethoven in Bars at The LAB - The Asheville Chamber Music Series will sponsor a special appearance by the Chiara Quartet in one of the ensemble's signature classical-in-a-club concerts at the brand new and chic Lexington Avenue Brewery, a.k.a. The LAB. The concert will feature excerpts from Beethoven's string quartets as well as selections from today's hottest young, next-generation composers. In keeping with their commitment to bring classical music to uncommon places and to new audiences, the Chiara devotes a portion of its performance season to concerts in non-classical venues like this one at The LAB. They have performed previously at Galapagos Art Space in New York, The Tractor Tavern in Seattle, Avant Garden in Houston, and the Hideout in Chicago, among many others. www.chiaraquartet.net
March 4 - Ecohouse Realty Home Buyer Happy Hour - DWELL / Ecohouse Realty will be hosting a Home Buyer Happy Hour Seminar March 4, 2010 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be wine and light hors d'oeuvres with topics covering everything from how to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit, financing options, The inspection process, and tax credit benefits of owning a home. These topics and more will be discussed in detail at this free seminar with no obligation from you. Seating will be limited, so please RSVP no later than Monday, March 1, 2010 to Bo Head at 828.254.3334 or bo@ecohouserealty.com.
March 4 - Jettison Never @ The Boiler Room - including Jettison Never with local artists Dr. DP & The TrainRunners and The Eskatones www.jettisonnever.com
March 5 thru March 6 - Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Hailed as two of the most gorgeous virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey Land (New York Magazine), founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their New York City company of dance thoroughbreds have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, technical training and experience. Tom Mossbrucker, Artistic Director of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet who performed last season, advises Asheville audiences, "Complexions is one of my favorite companies . . . don't miss them!" Tickets: Regular $35, Seniors $33, Students $30, Children $12. This will be at the Diane Wortham Theater at 8pm. Call 828-257-4530 for more information.
March 5 thru March 21 - The Boxcar Children - March 5-21, 2010. Performances Fridays: 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 2:30pm. Student matinees: March 9 and 11, 9:30am at the Asheville Community Theatre. Generations of young readers have cherished the spirited Depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children. Now the Alden children's story comes to life on stage. Orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes, the four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together. Call the box office at 828-254-1320 for more information.
March 5 thru March 29 - Annual Art Front Exhibit - The UNC Asheville Art Department student organization, Art Front, is essential in the daily functioning of the Highsmith Union Gallery. Their exhibit celebrates Art Front's commitment to art and to the Gallery. UNC Asheville Office of Cultural & Special Events 828-251-6991 Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session unca.edu/highsmith/gallery
March 5 - Asheville Chamber Music Series - The Asheville Chamber Music Series will sponsor a special appearance by the Chiara Quartet in one of the ensemble's signature classical-in-a-club concerts at the brand new and chic Lexington Avenue Brewery, a.k.a. The LAB. The concert will feature excerpts from Beethoven's string quartets as well as selections from today's hottest young, next-generation composers. In keeping with their commitment to bring classical music to uncommon places and to new audiences, the Chiara devotes a portion of its performance season to concerts in non-classical venues like this one at The LAB. They have performed previously at Galapagos Art Space in New York, The Tractor Tavern in Seattle, Avant Garden in Houston, and the Hideout in Chicago, among many others. www.chiaraquartet.net
March 6 thru March 7 - Asheville Art Museum's Film Screening - Screening of "Synecdoche, New York" at 2pm each day. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, Synecdoche, New York is a portrait of a man striving to create his own space in a world where existence is temporary and filled with uncertainties. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century. For more information, please visit: http://www.ashevilleart.org/
March 6 thru March 7 - BAMBU STATION - Event: BAMBU STATION returns to the Asheville area - 03/06/2010! "with special guests Chalwa, DJ Chalice and more ..." What: Concert - Start Time: Saturday, March 6 at 5:00pm End Time: Sunday, March 7 at 10:00pm Where: Pisgah Brewing Company To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=257990175848&mid=1e7f80fG4935d439G1a419d4G7
March 6 thru March 7 - Organic Growers School - A weekend of workshops for beginning gardeners to advanced commercial growers, the 17th Annual Organic Growers School takes place Saturday and Sunday, March-7, 2010, at UNC Asheville. The event, which is open to the public, provides practical, region-appropriate organic growing and permaculture workshops, homesteading and rural living classes such cooking and stonescaping, as well as a seed exchange, silent auction, and trade show. This year's school offers 75 sessions each day with topics ranging from beginning gardening to commercial farming to urban homesteading. Call UNCA at 828/251-6526 for more information.
March 6 thru March 7 - Screening of Synecdoche - The Asheville Art Museum invites you to a screening of Synecdoche, New York on Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. each day. This film screening is free with Museum Membership or admission. 828.253.3227
March 6 - CAFE 7 (Caring Artists for Evergreen) - 7:30 pm at The Venue at 21 Market St A benefit concert and silent auction for Evergreen Community Charter School. CAFÉ 7(Caring Artists for Evergreen) is a benefit concert and silent auction for Evergreen Community Charter School. In addition to the crafts, art and services, the silent auction will include a collection of 7 distinctive art pieces crafted by 7 local artists. Former Squirrel Nut Zipper lead singer Katherine Whales will perform with her 7-piece band Lucky. Fabulous local food and beverage will be provided by area restaurants and breweries. CAFÉ 7 is for adults only (21 and up). Tickets go for $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be purchased and a preview of auction items can be viewed at www.evergreenccs.org.
March 6 - Dave Desmelik plays Craggie! - Event: Dave Desmelik plays Craggie! What: Performance Start Time: Saturday, March 6 at 8:00pm End Time: Saturday, March 6 at 10:00pm Where: Craggie's Public House ~ 197 Hilliard, Downtown Asheville http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=313806313919&mid=1e9d9a7G4935d439G1a5c6cdG7
March 10 thru March 21 - School House Rocks - The musical is based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever songs. The fast-paced, high-energy story follows a nervous school teacher who is anxious about starting the first day of teaching. While watching TV, characters representing different facets of the teacher's personality materialize from the set. The teacher realizes these characters could help students learn with imagination and music. Featuring favorite Schoolhouse Rock songs such as "Just a Bill," "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly" and "Conjunction Junction." Please call the Flat Rock Playhouse at 693-3517 for more information.
March 12 thru March 14 - Comedy Weekend - A weekend filled with laughter... Just Announced! Sinbad to headline our 22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend with a performance on Saturday, March 13! John Boy and Billy are back as the hosts of our 22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend! This weekend for comedy lovers gets better every year! Comedian Sinbad headlines this year's laugh-out-loud weekend. Friday night performers include Vic Henley and Kathleen Madigan. Saturday night's line up includes Ray Wood, Jr., Jim David and Sinbad. Better make your reservations now, this one sells out. If you have any questions about package options, please call now 800-438-5800 and our reservations specialists will help plan your stay.
March 12 - "Jazz After 5" Concert Series - Downtown Asheville's popular Jazz After 5 series returns in 2010 with some big changes. The free concert will take place in a great new space at Pack Place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pack Place and the Asheville Downtown Association co-present the series that features local musicians and food from area restaurants.
March 12 - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century - The Asheville Art Museum invites you take an Art Break and enjoy a lunchtime tour of the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century with Curator Frank Thomson Friday, March 12, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Art Breaks are free with Museum Membership or admission. Portraiture, and the desire to capture likeness in some permanent way, is one of the oldest forms of art dating back to early Egyptian art. Portraiture was the most popular type of painting in America from Colonial times into the 19th century. This exhibition explores the persistence of this desire to capture images of self and others as it changed over time and its continued importance in contemporary American art and popular culture. The exhibition includes images in the following categories: formal portraits, self-portraits, portraits of animals and portraits of friends or models. It includes works in a variety of media and range of styles including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and new media. The exhibition includes works drawn from the Museum's permanent collection and works borrowed from the Johnson Collection, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and other private collections. Approximately 40 artists will be represented including Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent, Alice Neel, Elizabeth Catlett, Leonard Baskin, Oscar Bailey, Alex Katz, Chuck Close, William Wegman and Annie Liebovitz, among others. Artists with ties to Western North Carolina to be included are Jonathan Williams, S. Tucker Cooke, Rob Amberg and Kenny Pieper.
March 12 - ZDay, a Global Awareness Event - Supporters of The NC Chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement will present an event open to the community in honor of Zeitgeist Day (shortened: ZDay). ZDay is an annual day of global action, occurring annually in the month of March. It is designed to explore the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia and increase awareness about a proposed solution that involves the creative application of Science and Technology for social concern on a global scale in the form of a "Resource-Based Economy".
March 13 thru March 18 - Asheville Jewish Film Festival - The Fine Arts Theatre and Center for Jewish Studies at UNC-Asheville and The Asheville Art Museum present The Second Annual Asheville Jewish Film Festival; March 13-18, 2010 at the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, NC. 828-232-0257
March 13 - 2nd Saturday Artist Market - The 2nd Saturday Artist Market opens the 2010 season in a new location and with a new sponsor! Popular east-West Asheville music venue The Rocket Club joins Crazy Green Studios as event sponsor and will also host the monthly Market. The new season will open on March 13 and will take place the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 11:00am - 5:00pm through December. The Rocket Club is located at 401 Haywood Road in West Asheville, NC. For more information, please contact Lori Theriault at 828.333.0622.
March 13 - March of the Leprechauns - Green beer, as well as local microbrews, will be flowing during Hendersonville's annual St. Patrick's Day festival and parade. Celtic music performances go on throughout the day, and prizes await the best-dressed leprechaun and best storefront display. Join the pub crawl in the evening.5th St. between Main and Church streets; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., parade 11 a.m.; free; (828) 697-2022; www.downtownhendersonville.org
March 13 - Shamrock Run - Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care presents the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run! ACS invites the Asheville community and beyond to join the fun of promoting physical and spiritual health while benefitting the athletic and drama departments! Experience the beauty of Asheville's hilly streets with a 1K Fun Run starting at 9 am followed by the 5K and 10K. This mix of health and fellowship will begin the night before at Asheville Catholic School with race packet pick-up and a high-carb meal. http://www.ashevilleshamrock.com/
March 16 - Jazz for Justice - Event: Jazz for Justice What: Fundraiser Start Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30pm End Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00pm Where: The Venue, Downtown Asheville http://www.pisgahlegal.org/
March 16 - Sandburg Home Annual Meeting - The featured speaker is Dr. James Nations, Vice President for the National Parks Conservation Association Center for State of the Parks. Dr. Nations will share the 2009 State of the Parks Resource Assessment for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, as well as common themes among other national parks' resource assessments. The National Parks Conservation Association initiated the State of the Parks program in 2000 to assess the condition of natural and cultural resources in the parks, and determine how well equipped the National Park Service is to protect the parks in its stewardship capacity. The goal is to provide information that will help policymakers, the public, and the National Park Service improve conditions in national parks, celebrate successes as models for other parks, and ensure a lasting legacy for future generations. Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing the National Park System. NPCA, its members, and partners work together to protect the park system and preserve the nation's natural, historical, and cultural heritage for generations to come. More than a century ago, Congress established Yellowstone as the world's first national park. Today, Americans are learning that national park designation alone cannot provide full resource protection. Many parks are compromised by development of adjacent lands, air and water pollution, invasive plants and animals, and rapid increases in motorized recreation. Park officials may lack adequate information on the status of and trends in conditions of critical resources.
March 17 - 3rd Annual Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest! - RiverLink is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest! The contest is open to preK-12th graders of the French Broad River Watershed!Submissions being accepted now!!! Winners will be on display in Holly Library at AB Tech! Categories:~Poetry~2D (all mediums accepted, up to 11x17)~Sculpture (up to 18 in. cubed)~Photography~Bookmark Art Submission deadline is March 17th, 2009. Visit our site for more details and to upload a submission form. We also need volunteers to help out with labeling, categorizing, matting and cataloging artwork! Please contact Rebecca Childress, Education Coordinator, at education@riverlink.org or 828-252-8474 x. 111 for more information!
March 17 - Danny Ellis presents 800 Voices - Out of the troubled times of 1950's and 1960's Ireland comes a story of astonishing strength and beauty. Internationally acclaimed musician and songwriter, Danny Ellis, offers us a rare perspective, documenting his early life in Artane Industrial School, Dublin's most infamous orphanage. Danny's uplifting and poignant songs and stories are accompanied by Jack Devereux and Jamie Laval on fiddle, mandolin, whistles, and uillean pipes. "800 Voices" is a journey of the spirit not to be missed. Proceeds from patron tickets will go to support Leaf International, a non-profit program that empowers youth globally through music and performance arts. This show is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Tickets: Regular $30, Patron $50. This is at the Diana Wortham Theater at 7pm. Call 828-257-4530 for more information.
March 19 thru March 21 - Western Carolina Home Show - The Home Show is the place for you to experience what's new in home remodeling, home decor, and more! The show offers you the opportunity to window-shop for everything for your home, inside and out and talk face to face with over 300 of Western North Carolina's top home service companies, offering you the latest home remodeling products and services. Whether you are selling a home that could use that competitive edge in today's crowded market, buying a home that needs updating or remodeling, or if you just want to enjoy your home to the fullest, you will find what you are looking for at The Western Carolina Home Show. 828-208-2709
March 19 - "Beginner's Only" Salsa Class & Ballroom Dance Party - The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). Beginning Salsa Class at 7PM, General Dancing from 8PM - 10PM. Class Taught and Party Hosted by: Ted and Kimberly Ross. Learn to dance Salsa and practice your ballroom dancing in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere at this "Beginner's Only" Class and Dance Party! Refreshments and sodas will be provided and Professional Dance Instructors will be at the party to assist students with their dancing questions. Line dances will also be taught and included in the party. No partner is necessary. $10 for Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages 17 & under). For more info, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
March 19 - "Luck of the Paws" - Paws with a Purpose, local non-profit pet therapy organization, will host an evening of furry fun with the "Luck of the Paws" Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the newly opened Appalachian Vintner wine store off Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, NC. Paws with a Purpose is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated volunteers and their pets who provide animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy services to individuals of all ages with physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities and educational programs. Help support these programs, and join Paws with a Purpose friends and volunteers at "Luck of the Paws!" Attendees will have the opportunity to sample several different wines, as well as bid on a wide array of fabulous items for both pets and people in the Silent Auction. The event is open to the public and tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket price includes wine and light hors d'oeuvres; beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and the Silent Auction benefit Paws with a Purpose Pet Therapy programs. Visit the Paws with a Purpose Website at: www.pawswithapurpose.org
March 20 thru March 21 - "Carmina Burana" with Asheville Choral Society - The Asheville Choral Society performs "Carmina Burana"; Carl Orff's dramatic masterpiece set to a collection of medieval poems, one of the most renowned and popular classical works from the 20th century. Led by Music Director Lenora Thom, the choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and guest soloists. To buy tickets, go to www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or call 232-2060.
March 20 - Asheville Artisan Bread Festival 2010 - Sponsored by 15 local bakeries, celebrate the art and craft of bread baking. At the 'bakers showcase, sample bread from all the bakeries and talk to the bakers followed by hands-on workshops and demonstrations of all aspects of bread baking. http://www.asapconnections.org/bread2010.html
March 20 - FENCE Garage Sale - Spring cleaning pays off in more than one way with this garage sale to benefit the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center and Preserve. All participants keep the money from their sales, while stall rental fees go to the 390-acre nature preserve and riding center. Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, 3381 Hunting Country Rd.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; $30 stall rental, $10 deposit; (828) 859-9021; www.fence.org.
March 20 - Special Olympics Bowling Tournament - Support Special Olympics Buncombe County athletes and have a great time at the Semi-Annual "Spare Me" Bowling Tournament. The entry fee is $20 per person or $100 for a five person team. Entry fee includes two games, shoe rental and a t-shirt. There are two game times. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. is set aside as family games and 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. games are for adults. All proceeds will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Buncombe County. * Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 * Times: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Family Games) and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Adult Games) * Where: AMF Star Lanes, 491 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28805 * Cost: $100 per five person team or $20 per person Questions? Call 250-6700.
March 25 thru March 28 - Junior Leauge of Asheville Spring Market - The Spring Market is Asheville's own four-day extravaganza, where premier shopping, children's events, a 5K race and a great party, all raise money to build a better community. Spring Market, the first celebration of spring, opens Thursday, March 25 with a Spring Soiree, followed by shopping days March 26 through 28. Special events include the Spring into Action 5K and the Bunny Brunch. Spring Market encourages Asheville to burst into spring with fashion, fitness and fun. http://www.juniorleagueasheville.org/content.php?content=smarket
March 25 - Erika Jane & Remember The Bees w/ Pierce Edens - Event: Erika Jane & Remember The Bees w/ Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work What: Concert Start Time: Thursday, March 25 at 9:00pm End Time: Friday, March 26 at 12:00am Where: The Grey Eagle Tavern
March 25 - Spring Soiree - Join us on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the opening party of the Spring Market! Your ticket includes food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and exclusive shopping. Tickets are $25 on-line or at the door, so put some spring in your step and join us for a vibrant event.
March 25 - Tribute to Women of Influence - The 19th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women of Influence Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 6 pm at the Renaissance Hotel. The Honorary Chair is Maria Roloff, TWIN 2009 Honoree of the year. Tickets are available now through our website or by calling 254-7206 x 206. All proceeds support the YWCA's programs for women and families.
March 26 - Crystal Ball - Looking toward the future, The Asheville Area Arts Council presents a new spin on the color-themed fund-raising balls of the past with the Crystal Ball. The ballroom of the Grand Bohemian Hotel, aglow with crystal chandeliers, will set the stage for an enchanting winter wonderland. Food, drinks, musical entertainment, performance art, and a silent auction of works by local artists round out the evening, which is a benefit for the AAAC. Grand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way; Friday, 7-10 p.m.; $65; (828) 258-0710; www.ashevillearts.com.
March 26 - Reflexology with Aromatherapy Workshop - Event: Reflexology with Aromatherapy Workshop "No massage experience necessary!" What: Workshop Start Time: Friday, March 26 at 9:00am End Time: Sunday, March 28 at 6:00pm Where: Center for Massage & Natural Health To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=306517963589&mid=1e7c8a0G4935d439G1a3e7dfG7
March 27 thru March 28 - Wildlife Rehabilitation Workshop - Our spring Wildlife Rehabilitation Workshop will provide those who have an interest in caring for wildlife with an opportunity to learn some pertinent information about wild animals. Orphaned or injured animal care will highlight the two-day educational format, including feeding, housing, and general medical care. Cost is $175.00 per person 18 years of age and older. If you are a member of the Friends of the Nature Center, your cost is $165.00 per person. Registration is limited to 30 people and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please call the Nature Center for more information.
March 27 - Bunny Brunch - Join the Easter Bunny and all his friends for the Bunny Brunch, presented by Tupelo Honey Cafe on March 27, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Your ticket includes food, drinks, a photo with the Easter Bunny, games, prizes and more! Tickets are $15 and ONLY available online. Limited seating is available, so hop to it and get your tickets now! Children must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.juniorleagueasheville.org/content.php?content=smarket
March 27 - David Holt and the Lightning Bolts - Four-time Grammy winner, musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer, Asheville's own David Holt is a national folk icon dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Fun, funny, and highly entertaining, Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and delivers an electrifying show with his lively Lightning Bolts: Laura Boosinger - amazing on guitar and vocals; Josh Goforth - a WNC multi-instrumental superstar; Jeff Hersk - upright bassist and fixture on the local music scene; and David Cohen - one of the best percussionists around. A guaranteed great night out for folks of all ages. Tickets: Regular $28, Seniors $26, Students $23, Children $12. Show starts at 8:00p.m. at the Diane Wortham Theater. Call 828-257-4530 for more information.
March 27 - EARTH SCHOOL DUPONT FOREST 12k Trail Race - Earth School 10th Annual Dupont 12k Trail Race a benefit event for the Dupont State Forest Coming Saturday March 27, 2010 Race location: Dupont State Forest (between Brevard and Hendersonville NC) Start time: 10:00am To register: visit www.jusrunning.com or pick up a race registration at Jus Running, 523 Merrimon, Asheville NC
March 27 - Easter Egg Hunt - Presented by the Smith-McDowell House. For more information, please call 253-9231 or visit www.wnchistory.org
March 27 - Spring Into Action 5K - Spring into Action 5K is a 3.1 mile run through beautiful Biltmore Park Town Square and the surrounding community on March 27, 2010 at 8:00 am. Go to www.imathlete.com/events/springintoaction5k to register before March 19, 2010. A download version of the application is available here! Return applications to the address noted on the application with your check by March 19, 2010 for an early registration fee of $25. Registration received after March 19, 2010 is $35. Walk up registration on race day is welcome! Funds raised will go to support the all the important aspects of the mission of the Junior League of Asheville, NC. This year our community partners are: Girls on the Run and MANNA FoodBank. Please see the race brochure for a list of FOOD ITEMS needed by MANNA to support hungry families in Buncombe County. We appreciate any donation from one can to a box of goods.
March 28 - "Run for the Paws 5K and 1 Mile Fun Dog Walk - Event: Run for the Paws 5K and 1 Mile Fun Dog Walk What: Fundraiser Start Time: Sunday, March 28 at 1:30pm End Time: Sunday, March 28 at 4:30pm Where: Fletcher Park
March 29 thru March 31 - Senior Celebration at The Cove with Cliff Barrows and friends - This refreshing three-day conference hosted by legendary Billy Graham Crusades music director Cliff Barrows will include music from special guests George Beverly Shea and Buddy Greene along with inspiring Bible teaching from Joe Stowell, who has previously served as president of Moody Bible Institute and is currently the president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Stowell will address the keys to a life well lived and provide practical counsel for embracing the satisfying life God has planned for you. This conference will also address the specific concerns of seniors with teaching from God's Word to help you live for Christ and share Him with others. While anyone is welcome to attend, the program for this event is designed for people ages 55 and up. To learn more and register at www.thecove.org or call 800-950-2092.
March 29 - The AdvantageWest Economic Summit - Diana Wortham Theatre ~ Downtown Asheville This evening event targets business people, entrepreneurs, economic development professionals and others with a vested interest in business and economic conditions â€" especially in Western North Carolina. Retired lawyer, politician, and university administrator D. G. Martin, now a newspaper columnist and UNC-TV host, will serve as moderator for the discussion. Confirmed panelists include: NC Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco, who in addition to the perspective of his current role will also address questions regarding the NC STEM Community Collaborative, exploring-near term business issues and longer-term education and curricular issues with regard to science, technology, engineering and math education. Mike Fulenwider, president and CEO of Fulenwider Enterprises Inc., in Morganton, who will speak to business issues specifically relating to small businesses and start-ups. Martin Lancaster, former president of the North Carolina Community College System and former chair of the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges, who also served as a US Representative from North Carolina from 1987 to 1995. He will address the relationship between education and economic development. Senator Martin Nesbitt of the NC General Assembly, who will speak to business issues as they relate to political challenges in the state. Nelson Schwab III, managing partner at Carousel Capital, a private equity firm in Charlotte specializing in small leveraged buyouts and recapitalization transactions. He will address finance/capital, entrepreneurialism, and broad business issues that are critical in North Carolina. In addition to panelists presenting a broad range of views on economic and business issues in North Carolina, the discussion will include questions submitted beforehand by attendees. 828.687.7234
March 31 thru April 25 - Clint Holmes - Musical review starring acclaimed Las Vegas showman, Clint Holmes. Holmes is an award-winning and multi talented entertainer who puts on an amazing performance. Using his knowledge and love of music, he brings the stage to life and the audience to their feet. Contact us at: (828) 693-0731, toll free (866) 732-8008 or www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
