WCQS - COMMUNITY CALENDAR

http://www.wcqs.org/community/psas

PERFORMANCE

N-C STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS "THIS" A PLAY ABOUT THE PITFALLS OF LOOMING MIDDLE AGE AND OLD FRIENDS WHO COMFORT A RECENT AND UNEXPECTED WIDOW - WEDNESDAYS THRU SUNDAYS - MAY 15TH THROUGH JUNE 9TH.

828-239-0263      http://www.ncstage.org/        5/24 - 6/9

NC STAGE

NORTH CAROLINA STAGE COMPANY PRESENTS A MAINSTAGE SERIES PRODUCTION OF THE PLAY “THIS” BY MELISSA JAMES GIBSON. THE COMEDY EXPLORES THE VARIOUS DIMENSIONS OF GRIEF, THE CHALLENGES OF NAVIGATING ADULT FRIENDSHIPS, AND THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FAMILY, AND WHERE THOSE OVERLAP AND CONFLICT. IT OPENS MAY 15TH AND RUNS THROUGH JUNE 9TH AT THE DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE VENUE, JUST OFF WALNUT STREET ON STAGE LANE.

828-239-0263 x140    http://www.ncstage.org/      5/24 - 6/9

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

THE FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN, IN HENDERSONVILLE, PRESENTS “MUSIC ON THE ROCK: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF STING AND THE POLICE” THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY AT 8:00, MAY 23RD THROUGH JUNE 1ST. 

828-693-0731   866-732-8008   http://www.flatrockplayhouse.org/    5/24 - 6/1

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY

THE TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY, IN BREVARD, PRESENTS ITS “MUSIC AT SUNSET OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES” ON FRIDAY, MAY 24TH AT 7:30 WITH MUSIC THE “JEFF SIPE TRIO” – PERFORMING IN THE LIBRARY AMPHITHEATER.

828-884-3151 x252    5/24

AKC DOG AGILITY TRIAL

THE BLUE RIDGE AGILITY CLUB PRESENTS “THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB (AKC) DOG AGILITY TRIAL” MAY 24TH THROUGH THE 26TH AT THE WNC AGRICULTURAL CENTER, IN FLETCHER.

828-713-3278        5/24-26

ASHEVILLE PLAYBACK THEATRE

ASHEVILLE PLAYBACK THEATRE WILL GIVE ITS FINAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON AT JUBILEE, IN ASHEVILLE, ON FRIDAY, MAY 24TH AT 8:00.  THE PERFORMANCE FEATURES IMPROVISATION BASED ON PERSONAL STORIES PROVIDED BY THE AUDIENCE.

www.ashevilleplayback.org       5/24

SWAN LAKE WITH A SPLASH

THE ASHEVILLE CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATRE AND NEW STUDIO OF DANCE PRESENT “SWAN LAKE WITH A SPLASH” A MODERN BALLET BASED ON THE CLASSIC GERMAN FOLK TALE AT THE BEBE THEATRE, IN ASHEVILLE.  IT RUNS MAY 17TH THROUGH THE 26TH WITH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SHOWS AT 7:30; AND SUNDAY SHOWS AT 3:00.

828-254-2621    www.acdt.org     5/24-26

NUMBER 7 FINE ARTS & CRAFTS COOPERATIVE

NUMBER 7 ARTS GALLERY WILL HAVE A DISPLAY OF THEIR ARTISTS WORK AT THE TC ARTS COUNCIL, IN BREVARD, FROM MAY 10 THROUGH JUNE 10.  THERE WILL BE A RECEPTION FOR THE PUBLIC TO MEET THE ARTISTS ON MAY 24TH DURING BREVARD’S 4TH FRIDAY GALLERY WALK FROM 5:00 TO 8:00. 

www.artsofbrevard.org     http://www.number7arts.com    5/24, 6/10

7TH ANNUAL AMERICANA BURLESQUE & SIDESHOW FESTIVAL

THE 7TH ANNUAL AMERICANA BURLESQUE & SIDESHOW FESTIVAL, ASHEVILLE'S  ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF EMPOWERMENT – IS HAPPENING MAY 24TH THROUGH THE 26TH – AT VENUES AROUND THE ASHEVILLE AREA.   THE WEEKEND INCLUDES “JO ‘BOOBS’ WELDON,” AUTHOR AND HEADMISTRESS OF THE NY ACADEMY OF BURLESQUE; ARMITAGE SHANKS; CHEEKY MONKEY SIDESHOW; CURTIS ELLER AND HIS AMERICAN CIRCUS BAND AND MORE.

www.hardestworkingwomaninshowbusiness.com       5/24-26

GARDEN JUBILEE FESTIVAL / HENDERSONVILLE

DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE WILL HOST THE “GARDEN JUBILEE FESTIVAL” ON MAY 25TH AND 26TH FROM 9:00 TO 5:00, EACH DAY.  THE FESTIVAL SHOWCASES MORE THAN 150 VENDORS LINING MAIN STREET AND THE CENTERPIECE OF THE FESTIVAL IS THE LOWE’S EXPO, LOCATED AT THE VISITORS INFORMATION CENTER.  SOUTHERN LIVING GARDEN EXPERT, BILL SLACK AND NATIONAL LAWN & GARDEN REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT A SERIES OF LECTURES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

828-693-9708     800-828-4244   http://www.historichendersonville.org/garden_jubilee.htm       5/25-26

ART OPENING / RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC "GRAND OPENING" CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MAY 25TH FOR THE NEWLY RECONFIGURED “#9 CURVE STUDIO + SHOP” IN THE RIVER ARTS DISTRICT – FROM 11:00 TO 4:00.    ARTISTS INCLUDE ANGELIQUE TASSISTRO, CASSIE BUTCHER, CELIA BARBIERI AND MONTY PHILLIPS.

828-230-5402       5/25

CAR AND TRUCK TIRES RECYCLING

LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, ASHEVILLE GREENWORKS INVITES RESIDENTS OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY TO BRING YOUR CAR AND TRUCK TIRES ON OR OFF RIM TO BE RECYCLED AT SEARS AT THE ASHEVILLE MALL ON MAY 25TH AND 26TH.  VOLUNTEERS WILL UNLOAD YOUR TIRES FOR YOU AND THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE TO DROP OFF TIRES WILL RECEIVE A FREE 8X10 TARP.  THIS COLLECTION IS TARGETED TO RESIDENTS; PLEASE NO COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES.

828-254-1776     www.ashevillegreenworks.org     5/25-26

ODYSSEY CENTER FOR CERAMIC ARTS / RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

ODYSSEY CENTER FOR CERAMIC ARTS PRESENTS OUR FIRST ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND STUDENT SALE FEATURING LIVE MUSIC, POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS, KIDS CLAY ACTIVITIES, STUDIOS TOURS, AND MORE – SATURDAY, MAY 25TH FROM 10:00 TO 5:00.

828-285-0210    http://highwaterclays.com/     5/25

OPEN ART STUDIOS / CULLOWHEE

ARTISTS ALONG CANEY FORK IN CULLOWHEE WILL AGAIN OPEN THEIR PRIVATE STUDIOS TO THE PUBLIC OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.  EACH ARTIST WILL OPEN STUDIOS TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR PROCESS, AND FEATURE THEIR WORK DURING THE TWO-DAY TOUR AND SALE.  THE EVENT STARTS AT THE CANEY FORK GENERAL STORE, BETWEEN SYLVA AND CASHIERS – IT’S HAPPENING FROM 1:00 TO 4:00 ON SATURDAY, MAY 25TH AND SUNDAY, MAY 26TH.

828-293-3777     5/25-26

WEAVERVILLE LIBRARY

THE WEAVERVILLE LIBRARY FRIENDS WILL HOLD THEIR ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND USED BOOK SALE FROM 10:00 TO 3:00 ON SATURDAY, MAY 25TH ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE  LIBRARY.  THE SALE INCLUDES: FICTION AND NON-FICTION BOOKS, AUDIO, MOVIES AND MUSIC.

828-250-6482      5/25

VISUAL JOURNALING INTENSIVE

THERE WILL BE A VISUAL JOURNALING INTENSIVE AT RIVER'S EDGE STUDIO ON MAY 25TH FROM 9:00 TO 5:00.  THE CLASS LOOKS AT THE PROCESSES OF WRITING FROM PROMPTS, BACKGROUNDS, BORDERS, COLLAGE, STAMPING AND LETTERING VARIATIONS. BRING YOUR OWN OLD OR NEW SKETCHBOOK AND BE PREPARED FOR A LITERAL “INTENSIVE” EXPERIENCE.  THIS CLASS IS DESIGNED FOR EITHER BEGINNING OR ADVANCED VISUAL JOURNALERS.

828-776-2716      www.fletamonaghan.com/workshops     5/25

BALLROOM DANCING

THE “SATURDAY EVENING BALLROOM DANCE” IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY MAY 25TH AT ASHEVILLE BALLROOM DANCE & EVENT CENTRE.  LESSONS BEGIN AT 7:00, THE DANCE FOLLOWS FROM 8:00 TO 11:00.

828-274-8320       5/25

ART STUDIO TOUR

THE ANNUAL TWO-DAY KENILWORTH ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’S ART STUDIO TOUR IS HAPPENING ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: SATURDAY, MAY 25TH AND SUNDAY, MAY 26TH, FROM 10:00 TO 5:00 EACH DAY.  ART WILL BE FEATURED IN PAINT, CLAY, JEWELERY, GLASS, WOOD AND MORE.

828-253-1118      http://www.kenilworthartists.org/    5/25-26

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CARVERS

THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CARVERS WILL HOST A MEETING AT HARVEST HOUSE, ON KENILWORTH ROAD ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH FROM 1:30 TO 4:00.  BRING TOOLS AND SOMETHING TO CARVE. THE MEETING WILL FOCUS ON HARDWOOD COMFORT BIRDS.

828-665-8273       5/26

SWING / JAZZ

“ONE LEG UP” WILL PERFORM AT BARLEY'S TAPROOM, IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, ON MAY 26TH AT 7:30.

http://www.onelegupjazz.com/       5/26

PISGAH BREWING COMPANY/BLACK MOUNTAIN

LEFTOVER SALMON HOSTS A BLUEGRASS THROWDOWN WITH ELEPHANT REVIVAL, DANGERMUFFIN ACOUSTIC, AND TOWN MOUNTAIN AT PISGAH BREWING ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH.  THE CONCERT WILL BE AT THE PISGAH BREWING OUTDOOR STAGE.  GATE OPENS AT 4:30, MUSIC BEGINS AT 5:30.

828-669-0190      pisgahbrewing.com     5/26

OPERATION WELCOME HOME

FLETCHER PARK, WILL HOST THE HENDERSONVILLE ANTIQUE CAR CLUB’S  “HONOR AIR CAR SHOW” TO HONOR VETERANS ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH FROM 1:00 TO 5:00.   VETERANS OF ALL SERVICE PERIODS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.  WEAR SOMETHING TO IDENTIFY YOUR SERVICE.
 
828-329-4971     www.hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.org     5/26

PERFORMANCE

ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS A PERFORMANCE BY THE NORTH FLORIDA WOMEN'S CHORALE ON SUNDAY MAY 26TH AT 3:00.  THE PERFORMANCE IS THE CHORALE’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT "CELEBRATE!" UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KERRY FRADLEY.

828-285-0033      5/26

PERFORMANCE

THE FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "SOUVENIR" A COMEDY BASED ON THE TRUE STORY OF A LADY WHO BECAME LEGENDARY FOR SINGING BADLY - ON STAGE MAY 8TH THOUGH THE 26TH.

http://www.flatrockplayhouse.org/     5/26

HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY

THE HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS A SCREENING OF THE 1978 FILM "THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT" ON MAY 26TH AT 2:00 IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN THEATRE IN THE LAKE POINT LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, IN HEDERSONVILLE.

828-697-7310      5/26

THE HEALTH ADVENTURE

THE HEALTH ADVENTURE, AT BILTMORE SQUARE MALL – IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT “SMOKEY BEAR & WOODSY OWL: HOME SWEET HOME” - ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 26TH.  THE EXHIBIT WAS DEVELOPED BY THE BETTY BRINN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF MILWAUKEE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE US FOREST SERVICE.

828-665-2217 www.thehealthadventure.org/calendar      5/26

THE HEALTH ADVENTURE

THE HEALTH ADVENTURE, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT "SMOKEY BEAR & WOODSY OWL: HOME SWEET HOME" ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 26TH.  THE EXHIBIT ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER OUTDOORS AND INSPIRES CHILDREN TO DISCOVER AND CARE FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT SUSTAIN OUR WORLD. 

828-665-2217     www.thehealthadventure.org/calendar     thru – 5/26

CARL SANDBURG FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE CARL SANDBURG FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 27TH AT THE CARL SANDBURG HOME, IN FLAT ROCK.  IT RUNS FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.  THE FOLK FESTIVAL HONORS CARL SANDBURG AND HIS PRESERVATION OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC AS FOUND IN HIS COLLECTION THE AMERICAN SONGBAG, FEATURING LIVE MUSIC TO TELL STORIES WHILE CAPTURING THE HERITAGE OF AMERICA THROUGH SONG.

828-693-4178     5/27

PACK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

AS PART OF THE PACK LIBRARY’S “CARY GRANT IN THE AFTERNOON: FILM SERIES” THERE WILL BE A SCREENING OF “WALK DON’T RUN” ON TUESDAY, MAY 28TH AT 3:00.  THE FILM WILL BE SHOWN IN THE LIBRARY’S LORD AUDITORIUM.

828-250-4700      5/28

MONTREAT / WOMEN’S CONNECTION

MONTREAT WILL HOST “WOMEN’S CONNECTION - WOMEN AND THE ECONOMY OF SHARING” MAY 28TH THROUGH THE 31ST.   CRITICAL TO DEBATES ABOUT THE UNEQUAL DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH, PATTERNS OF CONSUMPTION, CONTEMPORARY METHODS OF WEALTH CREATION, AND ECOLOGICAL DEVASTATION IS THE PERSPECTIVE OF WOMEN.

http://www.montreat.org/current/2013-womens-connection      5/28

FAMILY TRAUMA PRESENTATION

MOTHER BEAR: FAMILIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH WILL HOST DR. STEPHANIE CITRON AT ITS WEEKLY FAMILY DEN MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH AT 6:30 AT ALL SOULS COUNSELING CENTER IN ASHEVILLE.  DR. CITRON IS IS A TRAUMA RESILIENCY MASTER TRAINER AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WHO WILL DISCUSS THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL IMPACTS OF TRAUMA AS WELL AS PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH STRESS. FAMILY DEN MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL DISTRESS.

828-255-7890        motherbearcan.org           5/29

PERFORMANCE

MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER WILL HOST A "A SONG OF PEACE" - AMERICAN MUSIC FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEK PERFORMED BY ORGANIST ERIC WALL AND SINGER/SONGWRITER DAVID LAMOTTE WITH THE MUSIC OF PHILIP GLASS, AARON COPLAND, CHARLES IVES, AND OTHERS.  IT’S HAPPENING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH AT 8:00 IN THE ANDERSON AUDITORIUM AT MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER.

5/29

ORANGE PEEL

THE ORANGE PEEL, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS PATTY GRIFFIN IN CONCERT ON THURSDAY MAY 30TH.  SCOTT MILLER WILL OPEN THE SHOW.  DOORS OPEN AT 8:00, THE SHOW BEGINS AT 9:00.

http://theorangepeel.net/events/      5/30

HENDERSONVILLE ANTIQUE CAR CLUB

THE HENDERSONVILLE ANTIQUE CAR CLUB, ALONG WITH OTHER CAR CLUBS WILL BE ESCORTING VETERANS TO THE MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AT FOREST LAWN CEMETERY ON THURSDAY, MAY 30TH. 
ANYONE WITH A CLASSIC, ANTIQUE, VINTAGE CAR OR TRUCK IS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.  ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE AND WILL BE ESCORTED TO THE PARK IN ONE OF THE CLASSIC VEHICLES.  VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS AND CARS WILL ASSEMBLE AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL ON WASHINGTON STREET, AND THE VFW POST AT FIVE POINTS.  PARTICIPANTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT EITHER OF THE TWO LOCATIONS BY 9:00 AM.  THE CARS WILL DEPART APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES FOLLOWING THE SERVICES AND RETURN TO THE RESPECTIVE POINTS OF DEPARTURE.

828-696-4168      www.hendersonvilleantiquecarclub.org    5/30

BLUE SPIRAL GALLERY

BLUE SPIRAL GALLERY, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS “ALONG THE TRAIL” - ART INSPIRED BY THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL.  THERE WILL BE AN OPENING RECEPTION IS THURSDAY, MAY 30TH  FROM 5:00 TO 8:00.  THE EXHIBIT REMAINS ON DISPLAY THROUGH JULY 27TH.  ARTISTS INCLUDE VICKI GRANT, WILLIAM JAMESON, ROBERT JOHNSON, PEGGY MCBRIDE AND SUZANNE STRYK.  10% OF PROCEEDS FROM SALES BENEFIT THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY.

www.leannajoyner.com     5/30 – 7/27

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE

ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS THEIR STORYTELLING SERIES “LISTEN TO THIS” HOSTED BY ASHEVILLE’S TOM CHALMERS - ON MAY 30TH AT 7:30.  THE EVENING FEATURES ORIGINAL STORYTELLING AND SONGS FROM LOCALS.

828-254-1320     http://www.ashevilletheatre.org/     5/30

PANEL DISCUSSION

ASHEVILLE FREE MEDIA AND BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER ARE COLLABORATING TO PRODUCE A SPECIAL SIMULCAST EVENT ON THURSDAY, MAY 30TH FROM 7:00 TO 9:00 AT THE BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER, IN ASHEVILLE.  THIS COMMUNITY AWARENESS-RAISING PROGRAM FEATURES A PANEL DISCUSSION ON "INDEPENDENT MEDIA IN ASHEVILLE."

828-215-8822     5/30

ART CLASS

RIVER'S EDGE STUDIO, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS THE CLASS "LUMINOUS SKIES" WITH INSTRUCTOR JO RIDGE KELLEY ON THURSDAY, MAY 30TH FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.

828-776-2716      www.fletamonaghan.com      310art.com   5/30

HAYWOOD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

HAYWOOD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS “APPALACHIA” BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, MAY 30TH THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 29TH.  “APPALACHIA” CELEBRATES THE MANY FORMS AND TECHNIQUES OF ART IN THE APPALACHIAN REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA. IT WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT GALLERY 86, IN WAYNESVILLE.  AN ARTIST’S RECEPTION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH DURING “ART AFTER DARK” FROM 6:00 TO 9:00. 

828-452-0593      www.haywoodarts.org      5/30 – 6/29, 6/7

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY

THE TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY, IN BREVARD, PRESENTS ITS “MUSIC AT SUNSET OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES” ON FRIDAY, MAY 31ST AT 7:30 WITH MUSIC THE “WILHELM BROTHERS” – PERFORMING IN THE LIBRARY AMPHITHEATER.

828-884-3151 x252    5/31

QUILT SHOW

THE “11TH ANNUAL SHADY LADIES’ QUILT ART SHOW” IS HAPPENING AT  LAKE LOGAN EPISCOPAL CENTER, IN CANTON, MAY 31ST THROUGH JUNE 2ND – WITH MORE THAN 100 NEW QUILTS MADE BY THE SHADY LADIES OF HAYWOOD COUNTY.   ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HAYWOOD COUNTY CHARITIES.

www.lakelogan.org      5/31 – 6/2

BALLET CONSERVATORY OF ASHEVILLE

THE BALLET CONSERVATORY OF ASHEVILLE PRESENTS “'THE SLEEPING BEAUTY” AT THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE - ON FRIDAY MAY 31ST AT 7:00, SATURDAY JUNE 1ST AT 2:00 AND 7:00.

828-257-4530    www.BalletConservatoryofAsheville.com     5/31 – 6/1

PEACOCK PLAYHOUSE

THE PEACOCK PLAYHOUSE, IN HAYESVILLE, PRESENTS “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS” FOR TWO WEEKENDS ONLY - MAY 31 THROUGH JUNE 2 AND JUNE 7TH THROUGH THE 9TH.  WITH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY PERFORMANCES AT 7:30 AND SUNDAY MATINEES AT 2:30.

828-389-2787      www.peacockplayhouse.org     5/31 – 6/9

BENEFIT

ON FRIDAY MAY 31ST FROM 3:00 TO 8:00 THERE WILL BE AN ORIGINAL ART SALE AND BENEFIT FOR FRIENDS OF THE SMOKIES AND FRIENDS OF THE LAKE.  IT WILL BE HELD AT LAMBUTH INN, IN LAKE JUNALUSKA.  THE ART IS BEING PROVIDED FOR THE EVENT BY LOCAL ARTISTS FROM GALLERIES IN NC AND TN.  

828-734-1307      friendsofthesmokies.org      5/31

CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN

THE EXHIBITION “SPOON | FED” WILL OPEN AT UNC-ASHEVILLE’S CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN.  IT FEATURES THE WORKS OF WES AIRGOOD, SARAH HURTIGKARL, JOO HYUNG PARK AND ANNIE TUNG….. ON THE THEME OF THE OVERLOOKED UTENSIL, THE SPOON.  THE CENTER, IS LOCATED ON BROYLES RD. IN HENDERSONVILLE.  IT REMAINS ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 31ST.

828-890-2050    http://www.craftcreativitydesign.org/     5/31

SWANNANOA VALLEY FINE ARTS LEAGUE

THE SWANNANOA VALLEY FINE ARTS LEAGUE (SVFAL), IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, PRESENTS ITS LATEST ART SHOW “NEW BEGINNINGS.”  THE SHOW FEATURES ART INSPIRED BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ESSENCE OF THE SPRING SEASON INCLUDING BIRTH, RENEWAL, RE-AWAKENING, ETC.  WORK WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN MANY MEDIA INCLUDE PAINTINGS, COLLAGE, SCULPTURE, CLAY AND WOOD.  THE SHOW RUNS THROUGH MAY.

828-669-0351      www.svfalarts.org       5/31

ARTIST OF THE MONTH / ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART

THE ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART’S FEATURED ARTIST FOR MAY WILL BE FLOYD KEMP.  THE EXHIBITION, “FROM MY GARDEN”, FEATURES A SERIES OF ACRYLIC STILL LIFE PAINTINGS.  THE SHOW WILL BE ON DISPLAY FROM THROUGH MAY 31ST.

828-251-5796      www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com       5/31

THE ISAAC DICKSON SPRING CARNIVAL

THE ISAAC DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVAL IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.  THERE WILL BE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS, ART, GIFTS AND AN AUCTION, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE.  THE CARNIVAL WILL BE LOCATED ON THE ATHLETIC FIELD BEHIND THE SCHOOL. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BENEFIT ISAAC DICKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ITS LEARNING ACTIVITIES.

828-279-3030      6/1

PERFORMANCE

‘PURE HEART ENSEMBLE’ FEATURING RICHARD SHULMAN, KATE STEINBECK, DIELLE CIESCO AND BOB HINKLE ARE HAVING A CD RELEASE CELEBRATION AT THE WHITE HORSE, IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, ON JUNE 1ST AT 7:30. 

828-225-3232 http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/      6/1

AUTISM BENEFIT

“ZIPPING FOR AUTISM” IS HAPPENING ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND AT ASHEVILLE ZIPLINE CANOPY ADVENTURES.  THE EVENT BENEFITS THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA.

828-236-1547  www.wildwaterrafting.com/ashevillezip.php
www.zippingforautism.com    www.autismsociety-nc.org         6/2

GEM FUN-RAISER PARTY

ON SUNDAY, JUNE 2ND FROM 4:00 TO 6:00, AT THE HISTORIC FERNIHURST MANSION ON THE AB-TECH CAMPUS, THERE WILL BE A CELEBRATION FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR OF GEM (GAINING EDUCATIONAL MOMENTUM) /AAUW SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AT UNC-A AND AB-TECH. THE EVENT INCLUDES WINE, FOOD, MUSIC, SILENT AUCTIONS AND MORE.  THE NON-PROFIT GEM FUND: AAUW-ASHEVILLE’S LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT, PROVIDES FINANCIAL AID TO LOCAL WOMEN AT UNC-A AND AB-TECH WHOSE EDUCATION HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED OR DELAYED.

404-694-3216       6/2

FOUNTAINHEAD BOOKSTORE

THE FOUNTAINHEAD BOOKSTORE, IN HENDERSONVILLE, WILL HOST A RELEASE PARTY FOR “THE GUEST HOUSE” BY ERIKA MARKS – ON  TUESDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 7:00.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENTS, A CHANCE TO GET BOOKS SIGNED AND CHAT WITH THE AUTHOR.

828-697-1870       www.FountainheadBookstore.com    6/4

SIERRA CLUB

SIERRA CLUB PRESENTS THE  PROGRAM “WNC MOUNTAIN TREASURES: THE FUTURE OF OUR NATIONAL FORESTS" BY JILL GOTTESMAN - OF THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 7:00. JILL WILL DISCUSS THE CURRENT REVISION PLANS OF THE US FOREST SERVICE FOR MANAGEMENT OF OUR FORESTS.  THE PROGRAM AND SIERRA CLUB MEETING WILL BE AT THE UNITARIAN CHURCH, IN  ASHEVILLE.

828-683-2176      6/5

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY

THE TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY LIBRARY, IN BREVARD, PRESENTS ITS “MUSIC AT SUNSET OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES” ON FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH AT 7:30 WITH MUSIC THE “ADRON” – PERFORMING IN THE LIBRARY AMPHITHEATER.

828-884-3151 X252    6/7

SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD FLOAT

THE 2013 “SAVE THE FRENCH BROAD FLOAT” GUIDED TOUR OF THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER PADDLE TRAIL BEGINS ON JUNE 8TH FOR TWO, FOUR, FIVE, OR NINE DAYS.  REGISTRATION FOR THE TRIP DOWN  THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER.

www.wnca.org      http://savethefrenchbroad.com/      6/8

THE HAYWOOD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

THE APPALACHIAN LIFESTYLES CELEBRATION COMMEMORATES ALL THINGS LOCAL FROM CRAFTS TO FOOD TO MUSIC AND DANCE.  THE FESTIVAL IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH FROM 10:00 TO 5:00 IN DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE.  THE APPALACHIAN LIFESTYLES CELEBRATION IS A HERITAGE THEMED EVENT DEMONSTRATING VARIOUS HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

828-452-0593  http://www.visitncsmokies.com/events   http://haywoodarts.org/ 6/8

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS

THE CHEROKEE VOICES FESTIVAL - FILLED WITH DANCE, CRAFT, STORYTELLING AND AUTHENTIC CULTURE - IS HAPPENING ON JUNE 8TH FROM 10:00 TO 5:00 AT THE MUSEUM OF THE CHEROKEE INDIAN, IN CHEROKEE.

http://www.cherokeemuseum.org/    6/8

NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM’S 2013 DISCOVERY CAMPS

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA ARBORETUM’S 2013 DISCOVERY CAMP. NOW IN ITS EIGHTH YEAR, THE CAMP PROGRAM AT THE ARBORETUM OFFERS EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY AGE FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS AS COUNSELORS IN TRAINING. FOCUSING ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AND EXPLORE THE NATURAL WORLD, CAMPS UTILIZE THE 434-ACRE ARBORETUM PROPERTY AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TO CULTIVATE A SENSE OF ADVENTURE AND WONDER IN THE OUTDOORS AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION.   WEEK LONG CAMP SESSIONS BEGIN ON JUNE 10TH AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE SUMMER.  THE FINAL SESSION BEGINS AUGUST 12TH.

828-665-2492     www.ncarboretum.org      6/10-THROUGH-8/12

FLOW

FLOW, A GALLERY FOR CRAFTED OBJECTS AND ART IN DOWNTOWN MARSHALL, PRESENTS “ANIMAL GODS” AN EXHIBITION FEATURING RECENT WORK BY CLAY ARTIST BECCA FLOYD.  THE WORKS REMAIN ON VIEW THROUGH JUNE 15.

www.flowmarshall.com      6/15

UNC-A / WRITE NOW

UNC-ASHEVILLE PRESENTS IT "WRITE NOW" PROGRAM - OFFERING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' GUIDANCE IN WRITING FICTION, CREATIVE NON-FICTION AND POETRY - JUNE 17TH THROUGH THE 28TH.

http://agc.unca.edu/write-now       6/17

ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM

THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS "THE WELL-MADE WORLD," AN EXHIBITION FEATURING FINE CRAFT OBJECTS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. IT OPENS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 2ND, AND REMAINS ON VIEW THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 21ST.

http://www.ashevilleart.org/          7/21

BRITISH SOCCER CAMP

A BRITISH SOCCER IS BEING OFFERED BY THE WAYNESVILLE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND CHALLENGER SPORTS JULY 22ND THROUGH THE 26TH.  CAMPS ARE OFFERED FOR AGES 3 THROUGH 18.  REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

828-456-2030    www.challengersports.com   http://townofwaynesville.org/  7/22  

PERFORMANCE

HARRAH'S CHEROKEE EVENT CENTER PRESENTS LIVE MUSIC FROM “THE BLACK CROWES” ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND.  THE SHOW BEGINS AT 9:00.

800.745.3000  www.ticketmaster.com   http://www.blackcrowes.com  8/2