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UNC ASHEVILLE
UNC ASHEVILLE’S CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDIES PRESENTS POET AND ZEN BUDDHIST PRIEST NORMAN FISCHER WITH A POETRY READING AND LECTURE ON TWO CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS AT UNC-ASHEVILLE. THE APPEARANCES ARE SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDIES AT UNC ASHEVILLE. FISCHER WILL READ FROM HIS FORTHCOMING BOOK-LENGTH POEM, “CONFLICT,” AT 7:00 ON FEBRUARY 6TH IN KARPEN HALL’S LAUREL FORUM ON THE CAMPUS. HE WILL GIVE A TALK AT 7:00 ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH IN THE SHERRILL CENTER, MOUNTAIN VIEW CONFERENCE ROOM 417.
828-251-6576 2/7
JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY / SYLVA
THERE WILL BE A PROGRAM ON PAPER AND FABRIC CRAFTING FOR ADULTS WITH JAMES STEWART-PAYNE IN THE ATRIUM OF THE JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, IN SYLVA, AT 7:00 ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH.
828-586-2016 2/7
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CONCERT SERIES THE AIDAI SAXOPHONE QUARTET FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WILL PERFORM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH AT 7:30 IN THE THOMAS AUDITORIUM ON THE HENDERSON COUNTY CAMPUS.
828-694-1860 www.blueridge.edu 2/7
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN FRANKLIN, PRESENTS THE OVERLOOK THEATRE COMPANY’S PRODUCTION OF “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE” ON STAGE FEBRUARY 7TH AT AT 7:00.
877-415-7315 www.GreatMountainMusic.com www.wncfinearts.com 2/7
A-B TECH
A-B TECH WILL CONDUCT A SERIES OF PUBLIC FORUMS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH TO GAIN INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE FUTURE NEEDS, INTERESTS AND OFFERINGS AT THE COLLEGE’S MADISON COUNTY SITE. THE FIRST SESSION WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 7TH AT 6:30 IN RAMSEY 103 AT A-B TECH’S MADISON SITE; FOLLOWED BY SESSIONS AT 6:30 ON MARCH 6TH IN THE MARS HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY; AND 6:30 ON MARCH 13TH AT THE HOT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY.
828-254-1921 abtech.edu 2/7, 3/6, 3/13
CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS
THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM WILL HOST A RECEPTION AND EVENING OF CONVERSATION WITH ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR AND MUSICAL DIRECTOR, DANIEL MEYER, AND ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PAMELA MYERS, ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH FROM 5:30 TO 7:00.
828.253.3227 www.ashevilleart.org 2/8
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY’S ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY BROWNBAG SERIES BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 8TH. EVENTS FOR THE SPRING 2012 ANTHROPOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY BROWNBAG SERIES AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY WILL BE HELD FROM 12:20 TO 1:15 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS IN FEBRUARY, MARCH AND APRIL IN THE MCKEE BUILDINGTHE FEBRUARY 8TH TALK WILL FEATURE, JANE M. EASTMAN, WCU ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND DIRECTOR OF CHEROKEE STUDIES. SHE WILL PRESENT “ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE SMALL TOWN: AN EXAMPLE OF A MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION.”
828-227-3837 www.wcu.edu 2/8
FILM SCREENING
AS PART OF UNC-ASHEVILLE’S BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS – THERE WILL BE A SHOWING OF THE FILM “HOTEL RWANDA,” ON FEBRUARY 8TH AT 8:00 IN THE HIGHSMITH UNIVERSITY UNION GROTTO.
828-251-6585 www.unca.edu 2/8
UNC-ASHEVILLE
UNC-ASHEVILLE’S HIGHSMITH UNIVERSITY UNION GALLERY WILL HOST THE EXHIBIT “VANTAGE POINT” AN EXHIBITION BY “ART FRONT” UNC ASHEVILLE’S STUDENT ART ORGANIZATION. IT WILL BE ON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 8TH.
828-251-6559 http://cesap.unca.edu/calendar 2/8
MALAPROP’S
MALAPROP’S IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS A STEPHANIE TYSON TALK & SIGNING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:00. TYSON IS ONE OF THE CO-AUTHORS OF “WELL, SHUT MY MOUTH!: THE SWEET POTATOES RESTAURANT COOKBOOK.”
828-254-6734 www.malaprops.com 2/9
LIVE MUSIC
THE ORANGE PEEL, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS LIVE ROCKABILLY FROM WANDA JACKSON ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9TH. DOORSOPEN AT 7:00, THE SHOW BEGINS AT 8:00.
BLOOD DRIVE
THE FRANCIS ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, IN CANDLER, WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH FROM 2:00 TO 6:30. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-667-3950 www.redcrossblood.org 2/9
BLOOD DRIVE
THE, SKYLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH FROM 2:00 TO 6:30. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-684-7283 www.redcrossblood.org 2/9
PANEL DISCUSSION
THE PANEL DISCUSSION “STATE OF THE BLACK STUDENT”IS HAPPENING ON FEBRUARY 9TH AT 7:00 IN UNC ASHEVILLE’S HUMANITIES LECTURE HALL. THE PANEL INCLUDES OMAR TYREE, EVE WRIGHT AND HEZEKIAH GRIGGS III.
828-251-6585 www.unca.edu 2/9
LECTURE
UNC-ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE HUMANITIES LECTURE “CIVIL RIGHTS/BLACK PROTEST THOUGHT,” WITH CATHY WHITLOCK, LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS, ON FEBRUARY 10TH AT 11:25 IN UNC ASHEVILLE’S HUMANITIES LECTURE HALL.
828-251-6808 humanities.unca.edu 2/10
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY'S DEPARTMENT OF INTERCULTURAL AFFAIRS WILL HOST "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES" AT 7:00 ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AND 11TH IN THE A.K. HINDS UNIVERSITY CENTER GRANDROOM. PROCEEDS FROM "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES" WILL GO TO LOCAL BENEFICIARIES SUCH AS REACH OF JACKSON COUNTY, CLEAN SLATE COALITION AND THE WCU SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS FUND.
828-227-2617 www.wcu.edu 2/10-11
END OF LIFE DOCUMENTS WORKSHOP
THE CENTER FOR END OF LIFE TRANSITIONS, IN ASHEVILLE, WILL HOST A 3 PART WORKSHOP ENTITLED: “PREPARING YOUR END OF LIFE DOCUMENTS” ON THREE CONSECUTIVE FRIDAYS FEBRUARY 10, 17, 24. THE WORKSHOP WILL MEET FROM 1:00 TO 4:00. AT THE END OF THE WORKSHOP YOU WILL HAVE A NOTARIZED SET OF END OF LIFE DOCUMENTS AND UNDERSTAND WHAT THE NEXT STEPS ARE.
828-318-9077 http://www.centerforendoflifetransitions.org/ 2/10, 17, 24
ART GALLERY
S. TUCKER COOKE GALLERY IN UNC ASHEVILLE’S OWEN HALL WILL HOST WORK FROM ALICE BALLARD AND ROGER DALRYMPLE - ON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 29TH. THERE WILL BE AN OPENING RECEPTION ON FEBRUARY 10TH FROM 6:00 TO 8:00.
828-251-6559 www.unca.edu 2/10-29
BLOOD DRIVE
THE MOUNTAIN CREDIT UNION, IN CANDLER, WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH FROM 9:30 TO 2:00. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-667-7245 www.redcrossblood.org 2/10
BLOOD DRIVE
THE SPRING MTN COMMUNITY CLUB, IN FAIRVIEW, WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH FROM 2:00 TO 6:30. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-628-1089 www.redcrossblood.org 2/10
LIVE MUSIC
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES “SOLAS” WILL PERFORM AT THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE AT PACK PLACE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 8:00.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 2/10
FILM SCREENING
UUCA FILM NITE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 7:00 WILL FEATURE THE FILM “A SENSE OF WONDER." THE DOCUMENTARY-STYLE FILM TAKES THE FORM OF TWO INTERVIEWS WITH RACHEL CARSON DURING THE LAST YEAR OF HER LIFE, AS SHE BATTLES CANCER AND HER CRITICS IN THE WAKE OF PUBLISHING “SILENT SPRING.”
2/10
HANDS ON
HANDS ON, IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE PRESENTS “SING-A-LONG WITH TANIA” FOR ALL AGES - ON FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH AT 10:30.
828-697-8333 www.handsonwnc.org 2/10
BOOK SIGNING
GRATEFUL STEPS PUBLISHING HOUSE & BOOKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS A CHILDREN’S BOOK SIGNING EVENT WITH HAL MAHAN. MAHAN IS THE AUTHOR OF “THE COW THAT MEOWED.” THE SIGNING IS HAPPENING ON FEBRUARY 10TH AT 5:30.
2/10
UNC-A'S CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN
UNC ASHEVILLE’S CENTER FOR CRAFT, CREATIVITY & DESIGN, IN HENDERSONVILLE, PRESENTS "TORQUED & TWISTED" A NEW EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORES THE WORK OF NINE FURNITURE MAKERS AND SCULPTORS. THE EXHIBITION OPENS WITH A RECEPTION FROM 5:00 TO 7:00 ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, AND WILL BE ON VIEW THROUGH THE END OF JUNE.
828-890-2050 craftcreativitydesign.org 2/10
THE FERAL CHIHUAHUAS'
THE FERAL CHIHUAHUAS SKETCH COMEDY TROUPE PRESENT A SERIES OF SHOWS THROUGHOUT 2012 CENTERING ON “2012 - THE YEAR OF THE CHIHUACOLYPSE!” (CHI-WA-KUH-LIPS). THE BEBE THEATRE, IN ASHEVILLE, WILL HOST THE TROUPE ON FEBRUARY 10TH AND 11TH AT THE BE BE THEATER. FRIDAY NIGHT'S SHOW BEGINS AT 8:00 AND SATURDAY NIGHT FEATURE 2 SHOWS AT 7:00 AND 9:30.
http://www.feralchihuahuas.com/
http://www.acdt.org/ACDT_Home/BeBe_Contact.html 2/10-11
ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL
THE ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL PRESENTS THE CLASS “YOUR TURN” ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH FROM 10:00 TO 3:30.
828-252-8088 www.ashevillehardware.com 2/11
PERFORMANCE
THE ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS "BEETHOVEN'S PASTORAL SYMPHONY" FEATURING A MULTI-MEDIA PRESENTATION FROM THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM'S COLLECTION. IT'S HAPPENING ON THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 11TH AT 8:00 IN THE THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM, IN ASHEVILLE.
www.ashevillesymphony.org 2/11
ASHEVILLE TALENT SLAM
ASHEVILLE TALENT SLAM IS HAPPENING ON FEBRUARY 11TH AT 7:30 IN THE MASONIC TEMPLE, IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE. THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT EBLEN CHARITIES.
www.bioflyer.wordpress.com 2/11
GUIDED BIRD WALK
THERE WILL BE A GUIDED BIRD WALK ON FEBRUARY 11TH AT JACKSON PARK, IN HENDERSONVILLE, BEGINNING AT 9:00. THE WALK IS COSPONSORED BY ECO AND HENDERSON COUNTY BIRD CLUB.
828-692-0385 2/11
WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE CLASS “WRITING YOUR LIFE” WITH RICHARD KRAWIEC ON FEBRUARY 11TH FROM 10:00 TO 4:00. IN THIS SUPPORTIVE WRITING-INTENSIVE CLASS, PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN HOW TO DRAW ON THE “MATERIAL” OF YOUR LIFE TO WRITE AND REVISE MEMOIRS, STORIES, OR PLAYS.
828-254-8111 www.twwoa.org 2/11
CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
CATCH THE SPIRIT OF APPALACHIA, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT ART AND HERITAGE ORGANIZATION, ANNOUNCES IT'S CREATIVE WRITING SERIES, "WRITING FROM THE HEART," SCHEDULE WITH AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER, AMY AMMONS GARZA. THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR, EVERY SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM 10AM UNTIL 3PM, THE WORKSHOPS WILL COVER MATERIAL BENEFICIAL IN WRITING SHORT STORIES, NOVELS, ARTICLES; ENHANCING SKILLS IN ADVICE, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, ESSAYS AND SKETCHES, INSPIRATION, NOSTALGIA AND HUMOR. THE WORKSHOPS ARE HELD AT 29 REGAL AVENUE IN SYLVA. WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON 2/11, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8 AND 10/13.
828-631-4587 www.spiritofappalachia.org 2/11
STORYTELLING
FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE DOWNTOWN THEATRE WILL HOST THE “DO TELL STORYFEST” ON FEBRUARY 11TH AND 12TH. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE RHYMES, FOLK TALES, HISTORY AND MODERN PERSONAL STORIES WITH MICHAEL RENO HARRELL AND PERFORMERS FROM AROUND THE REGION.
828-693-0731 828-388-0247 2/11-12
YOUTH ART
THE BASCOM, IN HIGHLANDS IS OFFERING YOUTH ART CLASSES IN THE WINTER. THE CLASS "BE MY VALENTINE" WILL MEET ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH FROM 1:00 TO 3:00. IT’S FOR ALL AGES. STUDENTS CAN CREATE A GIFT OR DECORATION.
828-526-4949 www.TheBascom.org 2/11
ECO’S HERITAGE TREE SALE
ECO’S POPULAR HERITAGE TREE PROGRAM IS OFFERING WNC RESIDENTS HERITAGE APPLE TREES, CHESTNUTS, PEACHES, BLUEBERRIES AND PERSIMMONS. ALL TREES COME IN LIMITED QUANTITIES AND AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT THE HENDERSONVILLE VISITOR’S CENTER ON FEBRUARY 11TH. THE SALE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR ECO.
828-692-0385 www.eco-wnc.org 2/11
FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS AT ACT
ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS BRIGHT STAR TOURING THEATRE FOR A “FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS AT ACT” PERFORMANCE OF AESOP’S FABLES ON FEBRUARY 11TH AT 10:00 AM. THE PERFORMANCE IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 3-10. IT’S FOLLOWED AT 11:30 BY “HEROES OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD” RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 7 AND UP.
5TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE COOK-OFF
FRIENDS OF THE MARIANNA BLACK LIBRARY WILL HOST THE 5TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE COOK-OFF ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 AT BRYSON CITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. PROCEEDS HELP THE MARIANNA BLACK LIBRARY WITH MATERIALS AND PROGRAM FUNDING.
2/11
LIVE MUSIC
THE GREY EAGLE, IN ASHEVILLE, WILL HOST AN EVENING FEATURING 8 BANDS PERFORMING THE MAGNETIC FIELDS’ “69 LOVE SONGS.” IT’S HAPPENING ON FEBRUARY 11TH. THE PERFORMERS WILL INCLUDE “KOVACS & THE POLAR BEAR,” “NOW YOU SEE THEM,””JAY MARTIN,” “PILGRIM” AND MORE.
828-674-2036 www.thegreyeagle.com 2/11
ARTS & CRAFTS WORKSHOP / FRANKLIN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED TO AN ARTSATURDAY WORKSHOP AND VALENTINE PARTY ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11TH FROM 10:00 TO 12:00 NOON, IN THE MACON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S WING. MAKE-AND-TAKE PROJECTS INCLUDE 3-D VALENTINE CARDS AND DECORATIONS. MUSIC AT THE EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED BY KEYBOARDIST LIONEL CAYNON.
828-524-7683 www.artscouncilofmacon.org 2/11
SWAIN COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
THERE WILL BE A DULCIMER AND UKELELE CONCERT BY LOIS HORNBOSTEL AND EHUKAI TEVES ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH AT 3:00 AT THE SWAIN COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ART IN BRYSON CITY. THE PERFORMANCE WILL FEATURE DULCIMER, UKULELE, AND THE CHAPMAN STICK GUITAR ALONG WITH ORIGINAL SONGS AND MUSIC STYLES FROM APPALACHIAN ROOTS TO CLASSICAL, CELTIC MUSIC TO TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN.
828-488-7843 www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta 2/12
HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY
THE HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY WILL SCREEN THE 2004 FILM "THE PHANTON OF THE OPERA" ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH AT 2:00 PM. IT WILL SHOW IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN THEATER IN THE LAKE POINT LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-697-7310 2/12
PAN HARMONIA
PAN HARMONIA WILL PERFORM AT THE ALTAMONT THEATER ON FEBRUARY 12TH AT 5:00 AT THE ALTAMONT THEATER IN ASHEVILLE. PERFORMERS INCLUDE KATE STEINBECK, FABIO PARRINI AND MARIA PARRINI.
www.pan-harmonia.org 2/12
BRASSTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION
THE BRASSTOWN CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MOSCOW NIGHTS AND GOLDEN GATES, A RUSSIAN COMPANY PERFORMING TRADITIONAL SONGS AND DANCES OF RUSSIA AND THE UKRAINE – ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH AT 2:30 AT THE PEACOCK PLAYHOUSE, IN HAYESVILLE.
828-837-1863 2/12
CONCERT
THERE WILL BE CONCERT AT ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH AT 3:00 - FEATURING VOICES FROM THE BROTHERS OF FAITH, SPIRITUAL VOICES, AND ST. JOHN “A” CHOIRS SINGING TRADITIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPIRITUALS IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THE THREE CHOIRS WILL BE JOINED BY SOLOISTS DR. C. R. MOSLEY, LINDA JONES, LUCILLE RAY, AND TALVEN THOMPSON.
828-252-0643 2/12
SPELLBOUND CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOP
SPELLBOUND CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS “ ART WITH HEART” WHERE KIDS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN HEART ART OR OLD SCHOOL VALENTINE WITH HELP FROM LOCAL ARTIST KITTY LOVE. SPACE IS LIMITED. IT’S HAPPENING ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH FROM 2:00 TO 4:00.
828-232-2228 www.spellboundchildrensbookshop.com 2/12
PERFORMANCE
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, IN CULLOWHEE, PRESENTS "FLAMENCO VIVO"AN EVENING OF SPANISH DANCE AND MUSIC - AT 7:30 ON FEBRUARY 13TH IN THE BARDO ARTS CENTER.
ace.wcu.edu 2/13
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN FRANKLIN, PRESENTS “THE LETTERMEN” ON STAGE FEBRUARY 14TH AT 7:00.
877-415-7315 www.GreatMountainMusic.com www.wncfinearts.com 2/14
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
THE CONN-ARTIST STUDIOS & ART GALLERY, IN HENDERSONVILLE, WILL HOST THE "CLICK!" PROJECT: 14 PHOTOGRAPHERS: 14 WEEKS. THE OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 14TH FROM 5:30 TO 8:30. ALL 14 "CLICK!" PHOTOGRAPHERS WILL BE ATTENDING THE OPENING, INCLUDING: DAVE ALLEN, WALTER ARNOLD, KATHY HARDY, ROB TRAVIS AND MORE. THE SHOW WILL REMAIN ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 22ND.
www.ClickPhotoProject.com 2/14-5/22
BLOOD DRIVE
THE MONTREAT COLLEGE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL BUILDING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH FROM 10:00 TO 2:30.
MONTFORD BOOKS & MORE
MONTFORD BOOKS & MORE PRESENTS "EXPLORING POETRY’S VOICES OF LOVE: A POETRY WORKSHOP" IT STARTS FEBRUARY 14TH AND WILL MEET ON TUESDAY EVENINGS, FROM 6:00 TO 8:30.
http://agc.unca.edu/great-smokies-writing-program-class-schedule 2/14
BLOOD DRIVE
THE NEWFOUND BAPTIST CHURCH, IN LEICESTER, WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH FROM 2:00 TO 6:30. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CALL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-683-3178 www.redcrossblood.org 2/14
PERFORMANCE
NC STAGE COMPANY, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS "LOVE CHILD" ON STAGE FEBRUARY 15TH THROUGH MARCH 18TH.
828-239-0263 www.ncstage.org 2/15 - 3/18
BLOOD DRIVE
UNC-ASHEVILLE WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH AT THE HIGHSMITH STUDENT CENTER FROM 11:00 TO 4:00. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
UNC ASHEVILLE
“PROJECT TRIO” WHICH COMBINES CLASSICAL TRAINING WITH AN ECLECTIC TASTE IN MUSICAL STYLES, WILL PERFORM AT 8:00 ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, IN UNC ASHEVILLE’S LIPINSKY AUDITORIUM. THIS CONCERT BEGINS THE SPRING SEMESTER SERIES OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCES SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY’S CULTURAL EVENTS AND SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.
828-251-6991 www.uncatickets.com cesap.unca.edu 2/15
UNC ASHEVILLE GUEST LECTURE
“GO SPARTANS: GIRLS’ ATHLETICS IN ANCIENT GREECE,” IS THE SUBJECT OF A GUEST LECTURE BY JENIFER NEILS AT 7:30 ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, IN THE WHITMAN ROOM OF UNC ASHEVILLE’S RAMSEY LIBRARY. NEILS IS THE RUTH COULTER HEEDE PROFESSOR OF ART HISTORY AND CLASSICS AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY. THIS LECTURE IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
828-251-6290 2/16
PERFORMANCE
N-S-2 PRESENTS DON WILLIAMS AT THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM IN ASHEVILLE, ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH.
www.ticketmaster.com 2/16
HEALTH
THE PROGRAM “INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS” WILL MEET AT THE CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, IN ASHEVILLE ON FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 6:30 TO 8:00. LOURDES LORENZ, DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE AT MISSION HOSPITAL IN ASHEVILLE, WILL DISCUSS HOLISTIC AND INTEGRATIVE THERAPIES THAT MAY BE USED TO ASSIST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS DURING THEIR TREATMENT AND SUBSEQUENT RECOVERY.
828-253-3316 2/16
HANDS ON
HANDS ON, IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE PRESENTS “PAINT ROCKS WITH OUR MOUNTAIN STREAM” ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 3:00 TO 4:30.
828-697-8333 www.handsonwnc.org 2/16
THE LIARS BENCH
THE LIARS BENCH WILL PERFORM AT WCU'S MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH AT 7:00.
828-227-7129 http://theliarsbenchgazette.blogspot.com/ 2/16
GROVE PARK INN ARTS AND CRAFTS CONFERENCE
THE 25TH NATIONAL GROVE PARK INN ARTS AND CRAFTS CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH THROUGH SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH. THE EVENT INCLUDES ANTIQUES, BOOKS, WORKSHOPS FOR CRAFTSMAN AND ARTUSTS AND MORE. THE CONFERENCE WILL BE AT THE GROVE PARK INN IN ASHEVILLE.
828-628-1915 arts-craftsconference.com 2/16-19
POETRY
UNC-ASHEVILLE PRESENTS “SOUL CAFÉ” – FEATURES POETRY AND MUSIC FROM IMMOVABLE FORCE AT 8:00 ON FEBRUARY 16TH IN THE HIGHSMITH UNIVERSITY UNION GROTTO.
828-251-6585 www.unca.edu 2/16
BLOOD DRIVE
WARREN WILSON COLLEGE WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE IN THE GLADFELTER BUILDING ON FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 1:30 TO 6:30. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-771-3065 www.redcrossblood.org 2/16
BLOOD DRIVE
THE AB TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE – ENKA CAMPUS -WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON FEBRUARY 22ND FROM 1:30 TO 6:00. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-254-1921 X377 www.redcrossblood.org 2/17
ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF HENDERSON COUNTY PRESENTS “MENTORS & STUDENTS – CELEBRATING THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN A CHILD’S LIFE.” ALL OF THE ART EXHIBITIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE FIRST CITIZENS BANK MAIN STREET GALLERY, IN HENDERSONVILLE. THE FIRST MENTORS & STUDENTS EXHIBITION WILL BE THE ART OF OUR CHILDREN–ELEMENTARY STUDENT EXHIBITION, WHICH WILL OPEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH AND BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 2ND. THE OPENING RECEPTION, IS ON FEBRUARY 17TH FROM 5:30 TO 7:00.
828-693-8504 2/17 – 3/2
ART EXHIBIT
BREVARD COLLEGE PRESENTS AN ART EXHIBITION BY AMY MCINTYRE IN THE SPIERS GALLERY IN THE SIMS ART CENTER. THE EXHIBIT RUNS JANUARY 23RD THROUGH FEBRUARY 17TH.
828-884-8188 www.brevard.edu 2/17
ACT
THE ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “CHICAGO” ON STAGE FEBRUARY 17TH THROUGH MARCH 4TH.
828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org 2/17 – 3/4
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS / WAYNESVILLE
BASULTO ACADEMY OF DEFENSE IN DOWNTOWN WAYNESVILLE WILL BE OFFERING A WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE AND PERSONAL SAFETY SEMINAR ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH FROM 6:00 TO 8:00. SELF-PRESERVATION SKILLS FOR YOUNG LADIES AND WOMEN AGED 13 AND UP WILL BE COVERED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. THE SEMINAR WILL TEACH WOMEN TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.
828-230-5056 www.gracienorthcarolina.com www.wncbjj.com 2/17
ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA
THE ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART’S “COSÌ FAN TUTTE” - FEBRUARY 17TH AND 18TH AT 8:00 AT THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE. THE PERFORMANCE INCLUDES THE RETURN OF DR. C. MICHAEL PORTER, FORMER ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR ALO.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 2/17-18
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN FRANKLIN, PRESENTS THE BLACK LIGHT PUPPET SHOW “JOHN TARTAGLIA’S IMAGINOCEAN” ON FEBRUARY 18TH AT 7:00.
877-415-7315 www.GreatMountainMusic.com www.wncfinearts.com 2/18
CHILDREN’S WELFARE LEAGUE
THE CHILDREN’S WELFARE LEAGUE’S 2012 MARDI GRAS BALL IS HAPPENING ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT DISADVANTAGED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY. THE GALA DINNER DANCE BEGINS AT 6:30 AND INCLUDES MUSIC BY “IN THE POCKET”, A LIVE AUCTION, SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE.
www.cwleague.org 2/18
ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL
THE ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL PRESENTS THE CLASS “INTRO TO TIMBER FRAMING” ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 11:00 TO 3:00.
828-252-8088 www.ashevillehardware.com 2/18
CUPID'S BALL: A MASQUERADE FOR THE ARTS
THE TC ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS “CUPID'S BALL: A MASQUERADE FOR THE ARTS” ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT GLEN CANNON COUNTRY CLUB, IN BREVARD FROM 6:00 TO 9:00. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT THE TC ARTS COUNCIL'S YOUTH PROGRAMS. THE NIGHT INCLUDES: MUSIC, DANCING, HEAVY HORS D'OEUVRES, TEA, COFFEE, DESSERTS, AND MORE. COSTUMES AND OR A MASK ARE ENCOURAGED.
828-884-2787 2/18
ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE
THERE WILL BE AN ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH FROM 4:30 TO 7:00 AT HOMEWOOD IN HISTORIC MONTFORD DISTRICT.
828-230-8440 oldfarmersball.com mybelovedhomewood.com 2/19
ASHEVILLE CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY
MARTHA MASTERS, GUITAR FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PRESIDENT AND GFA 2000 1ST PRIZE WINNER, WILL PERFORM FOR THE ASHEVILLE CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH AT 7:00, IN THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE.
www.ashevilleclassicalguitarsociety.com 2/19
HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY
THE HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY WILL SCREEN THE 1944 FILM "JANE EYRE" ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 19TH AT 2:00 PM. IT WILL SHOW IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN THEATER IN THE LAKE POINT LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-697-7310 2/19
WCU / MBA INFORMATION SESSIONS IN ASHEVILLE
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY’S MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WILL HOLD INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS IN ASHEVILLE DURING FEBRUARY AND MARCH. THE THREE INFORMATION SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT UNCA’S KARPEN HALL – FROM 6:00 TO 7:00 ON FEBRUARY 20TH; AND 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 ON MARCH 30TH.
828-227-3588 828-251-6642 2/20, 3/30
BLACK MOUNTAIN NOVEL WORKSHOP
THE BLACK MOUNTAIN INN WILL INAUGURATE THE BLACK MOUNTAIN NOVEL WORKSHOP DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20-25. DAVID MADDEN, AUTHOR OF TEN NOVELS AND 40 WORKS OF NONFICTION, WILL CONDUCT THE WORKSHOP. THE FOCUS OF THE WORKSHOP IS UPON THE PROCESS OF REVISION. SESSIONS LAST THREE HOURS IN THE MORNING AND THREE HOURS IN THE AFTERNOON. SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1ST.
828-669-2757 davidmadden.net 2/20-25
TALK / WEAVERVILLE LIBRARY
THE WEAVERVILLE LIBRARY PRESENTS THE TALK “DESEGREGATING BUNCOMBE: A PERSONAL HISTORY” ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 7:00. ASHEVILLE NATIVE VIOLA SPELLS RECOUNTS HER WORK AS A TEENAGER TO DESEGREGATE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN BUNCOMBE COUNTY BETWEEN 1960 AND 1965.
828-250-6482 2/21
SHORT STREET CAKES
SHORT STREET CAKES, IN WEST ASHEVILLE, CELEBRATES THE CAKE SHOP’S THIRD BIRTHDAY WITH A MARDI GRAS PARTY AND BENEFIT RAFFLE ON FAT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST FROM 5:00 TO 8:00. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC, MARDI GRAS BEADS, BEER FROM HEINZELMANNCHEN BREWERY AND MORE.
828-505-4822 www.shortstreetcakes.com 2/21
ECO
ECO, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION’S GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE WORKSHOP “ RAISING RABBITS FOR THE HOME OR BUSINESS” ON FEBRUARY 21ST AT 6:30. THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE ECO CONFERENCE ROOM, IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-692-0385 eco-wnc.org 2/21
BREVARD COLLEGE
BREVARD COLLEGE THEATRE PRESENTS “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTMAN COUNTY SPELLING BEE” BY RACHEL SHEINKIN AND WILLIAM FINN ON FEBRUARY 23RD THROUGH THE 25TH AT 8:00 AND ON FEBRUARY 26TH AT 2:00. PERFORMANCES WILL BE IN THE MORRISON PLAYHOUSE, AT THE PORTER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS.
www.brevard.edu/theatre 2/23-26
PERFORMANCE
THE HIP-HOP DANCE COMPANY “RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT” WILL PERFORM ON FEBRUARY 23RD AND 24TH AT 8:00 IN THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE AT PACK PLACE.
828-257-4530 http://www.dwtheatre.com/ 2/23-24
HANDS ON
HANDS ON, IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE PRESENTS “BUBBLES! EVERYONE LOVES BUBBLES” ON FEBRUARY 23RD FROM 2:00 TO 4:00.
828-697-8333 www.handsonwnc.org 2/23
A-B TECH
THE A-B TECH DRAMA CLUB AND THE MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS WILL HOST THE 11TH ANNUAL WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA THEATRE LEAGUE UNIFIED AUDITIONS ON FEBRUARY 24TH AND 25TH IN THE FERGUSON AUDITORIUM ON A-B TECH’S ASHEVILLE CAMPUS.
828-254-1921 x852 www.unifiedauditions.org 2/24-25
OPEN HOUSE
THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER ACADEMY WILL HOLD OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS. THE PARENT-LED TOUR AND Q&A SESSION LAST ONE HOUR. GROUPS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF FIVE FAMILIES. PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE SESSION, BUT ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THE OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH AT 9:00 AND 10:00.
828-348-4320 www.fbriveracademy.org 2/24
TC ARTS COUNCIL / FIVE ELEMENTS
THE TC ARTS COUNCIL, IN BREVARD, PRESENTS THE SHOW “FIVE ELEMENTS” ON DISPLAY FROM JANUARY 20TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 24TH.
828-884-2787 www.artsofbrevard.org 2/24
BREVARD COLLEGE
BREVARD COLLEGE WILL HOST A JURIED STUDENT ART SHOW, IN THE SPIERS GALLERY IN THE SIMS ART CENTER, FEBRUARY 27TH THROUGH APRIL 5TH. THERE WILL BE AN OPENING ON FEBRUARY 24TH AT 5:30 IN THE GALLERY.
828-884-8188 2/24, 2/27-4/5
BLOOD DRIVE
NTCA AT BILTMORE PARK WILL HOLD A BLOOD DRIVE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH FROM 10:00 TO 2:30. PARTICIPANTS NEED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
828-225-3014 www.redcrossblood.org 2/24
TRIBUTE TO INSTANT POLAROID IMAGE
THE EXHIBIT “ERIN FUSSELL - TWENTIES: DECADE IN POLAROID, 1999-2008 ‘I SON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 25TH AT THE ARTERY, IN ASHEVILLE.
828-258-0710 x108 www.ashevillearts.com 2/25
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, IN FRANKLIN, PRESENTS “SAMMY CORTINO” ON FEBRUARY 25TH AT 7:00. THE SHOW FEATURES STAGECRAFT AND ILLUSION; INCORPORATING DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, AND COMEDY,
877-415-7315 www.GreatMountainMusic.com www.wncfinearts.com 2/25
THE BASCOM
THE BASCOM, IN HIGHLANDS, PRESENTS THE WINTER BARN DANCES WITH EACH NIGHT HONORING A DIFFERENT GROUP. THE DANCE ON JANUARY 28TH WILL HONOR VETERANS; THE FEBRUARY 25TH DANCE WILL HONOR EDUCATORS; AND ON MARCH 31ST THE DANCE WILL HONOR POLICE, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS. THE DANCES BEGIN AT 7:00.
828-526-4949 www.TheBascom.org 2/25, 3/31
BENEFIT
OPENDOORS OF ASHEVILLE WILL HOST THE BENEFIT "ART AFFAIR" ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH. THIS THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION TAKES PLACE AT THE VENUE, IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE. IT BEGINS AT 7:00. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE FINE ART, FOOD, WINE AND MUSIC.
www.opendoorsasheville.org 2/25
WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS A FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP WITH DALE NEAL ON FEBRUARY 25TH FROM 10:00 TO 4:00. THE CLASS IS FOR WRITERS OF SHORT FICTION AND NOVELS. THE CLASS INCLUDES WRITING TIPS, WRITING EXERCISES TO CREATE ATTENTION-GETTING STORIES AND MORE.
828-254-8111 www.twwoa.org 2/25
LIVE MUSIC
SARA EVANS WILL PERFORM AT HARRAH'S CHEROKEE EVENT CENTER ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH BEGINNING AT 7:30.
800-745-3000 www.ticketmaster.com www.saraevans.com 2/25
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS A FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP WITH DALE NEAL ON FEBRUARY 25TH. THE CLASS RUNS FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.
828-254-8111 2/25
HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY
THE HENDERSONVILLE FILM SOCIETY WILL SCREEN THE 1975 FILM "THE WILD PARTY" ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH AT 2:00 PM. IT WILL SHOW IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN THEATER IN THE LAKE POINT LANDING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-697-7310 2/26
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM
THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA REGIONAL SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS - OPENING JANUARY 21ST. STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 – 12 FROM ACROSS THE 24 COUNTY REGION OF WESTERN NC ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT WORK FOR THIS SPECIAL JURIED COMPETITION. THE ARTWORK OF ALL 2012 AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE HONORED AT A CEREMONY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH AT 2:00 IN DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE. THE ART WORK WILL REMAIN ON DISPLAY AT THE HOLDEN COMMUNITY GALLERY THROUGH FEBRUARY 26TH.
828-253-3227 www.ashevilleart.org 2/26
“DINE TO BE KIND”
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, OVER FIFTY AREA RESTAURANTS WILL BE CONTRIBUTING A PORTION OF THEIR DAY’S PROCEEDS TO ANIMAL COMPASSION NETWORK’S SUCCESSFUL SPAY AND NEUTER AND FOSTER/ADOPTION PROGRAM. THE NINTH ANNUAL DINE TO BE KIND WILL TAKE PLACE ON NATIONAL SPAY DAY AS PART OF A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE LIFE-SAVING BENEFITS OF SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS FOR DOGS AND CATS. ALL PROCEEDS FROM DINE TO BE KIND WILL BENEFIT ACN’S BETTY FUND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM.
www.animalcompassionnetwork.org 2/28
ART EXHIBIT
UNC-ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE EXHIBIT “CAPRICE,” BY VASILY POLEVOY - FEATURING MIXED MEDIA PIECES. IT WILL BE ON VIEW THROUGH FEBRUARY 28TH AT UNC ASHEVILLE’S BLOWERS GALLERY IN THE RAMSEY LIBRARY.
828-251-6436 www.unca.edu 2/28
JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY / SYLVA
THERE WIL BE A SPEED SPANISH COURSE TAUGHT BY GARRETT FISHER AT 7:00 IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM OF THE JACKSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPLEX IN SYLVA – ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST AND TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AT 7:00.
828-586-2016 2/28
HAEN GALLERY
THE HAEN GALLERY, LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS "WINTERTIDE 2012", A GROUP EXHIBITION OF WORKS FROM MANY OF THE THE HAEN GALLERY ARTISTS SUCH AS LYNN BOGGESS, GC MYERS, CLAYTON SANTIAGO, JANE FILER, DANIEL MCCLENDON AND MANY MORE. THIS ROTATING EXHIBITION, RUNNING FROM JANUARY 21ST THROUGH THE END OF FEBRUARY, WILL SHOWCASE A VARIETY OF WORKS.
828-254-8577 www.thehaengallery.com 2/29
ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART
THE ASHEVILLE GALLERY OF ART’S FEATURED ARTISTS FOR FEBRUARY WILL BE NEW MEMBERS FRANCES GREENBERG, ELINOR BOWMAN AND LEE ENTREKIN. THE EXHIBITION, “LOVE OF ART”, WILL FEATURE PAINTINGS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA BY THREE OF THE GALLERY’S NEWEST ARTIST-MEMBERS. THE SHOW WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH FEBRUARY 29TH.
828-251-5796 www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com 2/29
HANDS ON
HANDS ON, IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE PRESENTS “CRAZY CHEMISTRY - MAKE VOLCANOES” FOR AGES 3 AND UP. IT’S HAPPENING AT 10:30 ON WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 29TH.
828-697-8333 www.handsonwnc.org 2/29
AMATEUR RADIO CLASS
GENERAL CLASS AMATEUR RADIO LICENSE TRAINING CLASS WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1ST AND RUN THROUGH APRIL 19TH. PREREQUISITE STUDENTS MUST HOLD A CURRENT TECHNICIAN CLASS LICENSE. MAJOR EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER.
828-551-3779 3/1 - 4/19
THE ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET
ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC PRESENTS THE ALEXANDER STRING QUARTET PERFORMING ON MARCH 2ND. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKS BY HAYDN, BEETHOVEN AND SHOSTAKOVICH. THE CONCERT WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF ASHEVILLE, IT BEGINS AT 8:00. A PRE-CONCERT TALK WILL BE GIVEN AT THE REUTER CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF UNC-ASHEVILLE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1ST AT 4:00.
www.ashevillechambermusic.org 3/1-2
AUTHOR APPEARANCE
LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES OF ASHEVILLE AND UNC ASHEVILLE IS SPONSORING AN EVENING WITH AWARD-WINNING NOVELIST SANDRA CISNEROS, ON FRIDAY MARCH 2ND AT 7:00 AT LIPINSKY AUDITORIUM. THERE WILL ALSO BE A BOOK-SIGNING AND RECEPTION.
FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS AT ACT
ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS BRIGHT STAR TOURING THEATRE ON MARCH 3RD FOR A “FAMILY FRIENDLY SATURDAYS AT ACT” 10:00 AM PERFORMANCE OF “AFRICAN FOLKTALES,” FOR AGES 3-10, FOLLOWED BY A PROGRAM ON “FREDERICK DOUGLASS” AT 11:30. IT’S RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 8 AND UP.
WORK OF HEART
THE OPEN HEARTS ART CENTER IN WEST ASHEVILLE PRESENTS ITS SIXTH ANNUAL “WORK OF HEART” ON DISPLAY AT THE SATELLITE GALLERY, IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE. THE EXHIBIT IS A COLLECTION OF WORK CREATED BY OVER FORTY ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES. THE EXHIBIT WILL RUN FROM FEBRUARY 4TH TO MARCH 3RD.
828-505-8428 http://www.openheartsartcenter.org 3/3
ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL
THE ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL PRESENTS THE CLASS “TURNING LIVE EDGE BOWLS” ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD FROM 10:00 TO 3:30.
828-252-8088 www.ashevillehardware.com 3/3
WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE CLASS “HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH, MARKET & PROMOTE YOUR BOOK” WITH PEGGY DEKAY ON MARCH 3RD FROM 10:00 TO 4:00. THE CLASS WILL GIVE INFORMATION ON SELF-PUBLISHING, CREATING A MANUSCRIPT ON YOUR PC AND SELLING YOUR BOOK ON AMAZON AND IN BOOKSTORES .
828-254-8111 www.twwoa.org 3/3
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS THE WORKSHOP "HOW TO SELF PUBLISH, MARKET AND PROMOTE YOUR BOOK" WITH PEGGY DEKAY ON MARCH 3RD. THE CLASS RUNS FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.
828-254-8111 3/3
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS A CONCERT BY "FROM THE TOP" HOST - CHRISTOPHER O'RILEY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CLASSICAL PIECES AND INTERPRETATIONS OF INDIE ROCK INCLUDING ELLIOT SMITH, RADIOHEAD AND NICK DRAKE. THE PERFORMANCE IS HAPPENING AT 8:00 ON MARCH 3RD.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/3
SAT PREP STRATEGIES
MAHEC, IN ASHEVILLE, IS OFFERING AN SAT PREP STRATEGIES COURSE ON MARCH 3RD AND 4TH. THE WEEKEND PROGRAM WILL TEACH STRATEGIES FOR READING COMPREHENSION, MATHEMATICS QUESTIONS, SENTENCE COMPLETION AND IMPROVING SAT SCORES. THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO STUDENTS, GRADES 7 TO 12, WITH A DEMONSTRATED INTEREST IN A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
828.257.4461 http://www.mahec.net/orpce/hcClasses.aspx?a=4 3/3-4
LIGHTEN UP YOGA CENTER
LIGHTEN UP YOGA CENTER WILL HOST ONE DAY TRAINING ON THE EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD FROM 11AM TO 6PM.
828-253-9451 http://GaryAwake.com 3/3
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM
THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS THE EXHIBIT “HOMAGE2” ON VIEW IN GALLERY 6 FROM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 4TH. AN OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD AT THE MUSEUM ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, FROM 2:00 – 4:00.
828-253-3227 x116 www.ashevilleart.org 3/4
ECO
ECO, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION’S GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE WORKSHOP “CREATING A BACKYARD OR NEIGHBORHOOD ORCHARD” ON MARCH 6TH AT 6:30. THE CLASS WILL BE HELD AT THE ECO CONFERENCE ROOM, IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-692-0385 eco-wnc.org 3/6
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS 2 SHOWS FROM DANNY ELLIS. ON MARCH 9TH AT 8:00 HE WILL PERFORM "800 VOICES," AND ON MARCH 9TH AT 8:00 IT'S..."AN IRISHMAN IN AMERICA." ELLIS IS A MUSICIAN THAT BLENDS INDIE FOLK WITH IRISH ROOTS.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/9-10
ASHEVILLE BRAVO CONCERTS
ASHEVILLE BRAVO CONCERTS PRESENTS “THE MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET IN GISELLE” ON FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH AT 7:30 IN THE THOMAS WOLFE AUDITORIUM, IN ASHEVILLE.
828-225-5887 www.ashevillebravoconcerts.org 3/9
THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT CENTER
THERE WILL BE A “CELLULAR EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP” AT THE FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT CENTER, IN ASHEVILLE ON MARCH 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH.
828-667-9334 http://www.tfmc-ipts.com 3/9-11
ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL
THE ASHEVILLE WOODWORKING SCHOOL PRESENTS THE CLASS “YOUR TURN” ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH.
828-252-8088 www.ashevillehardware.com 3/10
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS "DIAVOLO" ON STAGE MARCH 13TH AND 14TH AT 8:00 EACH NIGHT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES DANCERS, GYMNASTS AND ACTORS.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/13-14
FILM SCREENING
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PRESENTS THE SOUTHERN CIRCUIT TOUR OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AT THE UNIVERSITY CENTER THEATER THIRD FLOOR. THE MARCH 13TH INSTALLMENT FEATURES THE FILM "WE STILL LIVE HERE" WITH DIRECTOR ANNE MAKEPEACE. THE FILM BEGINS AT 7:30 AND WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR.
ace.wcu.edu 3/13
ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM
THE ASHEVILLE ART MUSEUM PRESENTS “THE NEW MATERIALITY: DIGITAL DIALOGUES AT THE BOUNDARIES OF CONTEMPORARY CRAFT” AT THE APPLEBY FOUNDATION GALLERY. THE EXHIBIT OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH AND REMAINS ON VIEW THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 18TH.
828-253-3227 x116 www.ashevilleart.org 3/18
PERFORMANCE
THERE WILL BE A PERFORMANCE BY THE “BREVARD COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE” ON MARCH 20TH AT 7:30 AT THE PORTER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, ON THE CAMPUS OF BREVARD COLLEGE.
828-884-8211 www.brevard.edu 3/20
PERFORMANCE
PIANIST SUSANNE SKYRM WILL PERFORM AT THE THOMAS AUDITORIUM AT BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S FLAT ROCK CAMPUS - ON MARCH 20TH AT 7:30. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE WORKS BY SPANISH AND LATIN-AMERICAN COMPOSERS.
www.blueridge.edu 3/20
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW / WCU
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SEASON AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, WILL BE ON STAGE AT 7:30, MARCH 22ND THROUGH THE 24TH, WITH A MATINEE AT 3:00 ON MARCH 25TH. ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE IN THE BARDO ARTS CENTER.
828-227-2479 fapac.wcu.edu 3/22-25
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS A LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM "SAGAPOOL" ON MARCH 22ND AT 8:00. THE BAND'S MUSIC BLENDS FRENCH, GYPSY, KLEZMER AND MORE.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/22
AUTHOR APPEARANCE
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, IN CULLOWHEE, PRESENTS AUTHOR NICK FLYNN AT THE COULTER RECITAL HALL ON THURSDAY MARCH 22ND AT 7:30.
828-227-3622 ace.wcu.edu www.nickflynn.org 3/22
BREVARD COLLEGE
BREVARD COLLEGE WILL HOST A HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION FROM MARCH 26TH THROUGH APRIL 23RD AT THE MEZZANINE GALLERY, AT THE PORTER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. THERE WILL BE AN OPENING ON OPENING MARCH 23RD AT 5:30.
828-884-8188 www.brevard.edu 3/23 3/26 - 4/23
WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE CLASS “WRITING AND PRODUCING THE SCREENPLAY” WITH NATHAN ROSS FREEMAN. THE CLASS WILL RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF WRITING FOR THE SCREEN, AND HOW TO PRODUCE, DIRECT AND DISTRIBUTE A FILM OF YOUR SCRIPT. VARIOUS FORMATS, STRUCTURES AND TECHNIQUES WILL BE DISCUSSED, AS WELL AS TIPS ON CREATING INTERESTING CHARACTERS AND REALISTIC DIALOGUE. THE CLASS WILL MEET ON MARCH 24TH FROM 11:00 TO 5:00.
828-254-8111 www.twwoa.org 3/24
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS THE IRISH-ACOUSTIC MUSIC OF "LUNASA" - ON STAGE MARCH 24TH AT 8:00.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/24
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP
THE WRITERS' WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE, PRESENTS "WRITING AND PRODUCING THE SCREENPLAY" WITH NATHAN ROSS FREEMAN ON MARCH 24TH. THE CLASS RUNS FROM 11:00 TO 5:00.
828-254-8111 3/24
7 SISTERS GALLERY
THE SEVEN SISTERS GALLERY, IN BLACK MOUNTAIN, PRESENTS AN EXHIBIT OF LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS IN OIL BY PAUL HASTINGS, OF CHARLOTTE. IT WILL BE ON VIEW THROUGH MARCH 25TH.
828-669-5107 3/25
PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF THE MAINSTAGE SERIES, THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE, PRESENTS "KEIGWIN AND COMPANY" ON STAGE AT 8:00 ON MARCH 30TH AND 31ST. THE SHOW HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS CONTEMPORY DANCE WITH CABARET FLARE.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 3/30-31
PERFORMANCE
THERE WILL BE A PERFORMANCE BY THE “BREVARD COLLEGE SYMPHONIC WINDS” ON APRIL 5TH AT 7:30 AT THE PORTER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, ON THE CAMPUS OF BREVARD COLLEGE.
828-884-8211 www.brevard.edu 4/5
TC ARTS COUNCIL
THE TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL IN BREVARD, WILL HOST AN EXHIBIT OF ARTWORK BY LOCAL TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY STUDENTS IN GRADES K- 12. THE EXHIBIT WILL RUN FROM APRIL 5TH THROUGH THE 27TH. THE GALLERY IS OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY FROM 9:30 TO 4:30. A STUDENT RECEPTION WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 5TH FROM 4:00 TO 6:00. ANOTHER RECEPTION WILL BE HELD DURING BREVARD’S 4TH FRIDAY GALLERY WALK ON APRIL 27TH.
828-884-2787 www.artsofbrevard.org 4/5-27
WINTER WRITING WORKSHOPS
THE WRITERS’ WORKSHOP, IN ASHEVILLE PRESENTS THE CLASS “HOW TO EDIT AND REVISE YOUR OWN WORK” WITH KAREN ACKERSON. IT MEETS ON APRIL 7TH FROM 10:00 TO 4:00.
828-254-8111 www.twwoa.org 4/7
PERFORMANCE
ASHEVILLE CHAMBER MUSIC PRESENTS A PERFORMANCE BY “PACIFICA QUARTET” ON APRIL 13TH WITH A PROGRAM FEATURING WORKS BY BEETHOVEN AND DVORAK. THE CONCERT WILL BE AT THE ASHEVILLE UNITARIAN CHURCH AT 8:00.
828-259-3626 http://www.ashevillechambermusic.org 4/13
FILM SCREENING
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PRESENTS THE SOUTHERN CIRCUIT TOUR OF INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AT THE UNIVERSITY CENTER THEATER THIRD FLOOR. THE APRIL 17TH INSTALLMENT FEATURES THE FILM "SAHKANAGA" WITH DIRECTOR JOHN HENRY SUMMERHOUR. THE FILM BEGINS AT 7:30 AND WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A Q&A WITH THE DIRECTOR.
ace.wcu.edu 4/17
ACT
THE ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD” ON STAGE APRIL 20TH THROUGH MAY 6TH..
828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org 4/20 – 5/6
ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA
THE ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS “THE SOUND OF MUSIC”- APRIL 20TH AND 21ST AT 8:00, AND APRIL 22ND AT 3:00 AT THE DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, AT PACK PLACE.
828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com 4/20-22
ECO
ECO, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION’S GREEN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE PRESENTS “WILD PLANT WALK” ON APRIL 21ST AT 10:00. THE CLASS WILL MEET AT THE ECO CONFERENCE ROOM, IN HENDERSONVILLE.
828-692-0385 eco-wnc.org 4/21
BEAR ON THE SQUARE
DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA WILL HOST THE “16TH ANNUAL BEAR ON THE SQUARE MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL” ON THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 21ST AND 22ND. , 2012. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE DAHLONEGA HISTORIC PUBLIC SQUARE. IT WILL FEATURE LIVE MUSIC, ART, DANCING AND FOOD. THE MAINSTAGE TENT AT HANCOCK PARK WILL FEATURE BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC FROM THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN REGION. A JURIED ARTIST MARKETPLACE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FEATURES TRADITIONAL MOUNTAIN CRAFTS.
www.bearonthesquare.org 4/21-22
PERFORMANCE
MARS HILL COLLEGE PRESENTS A SPRING CONCERT BY THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY, ON APRIL 25 AT 7:30 IN MOORE AUDITORIUM. MUSIC DIRECTOR GRANT LLEWELLYN WILL LEAD THE SYMPHONY IN A CONCERT INCLUDING PIECES BY BEETHOVEN, LISZT, WAGNER AND MOZART.
828-689-1304 www.mhc.edu 4/25
MARS HILL COLLEGE
MARS HILL COLLEGE’S RAMSEY CENTER FOR REGIONAL STUDIES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, PRESENTS “HERITAGE COMES HOME,” A ONE-NIGHT-ONLY CONCERT FEATURING BRYAN SUTTON, JERRY DOUGLAS, TIM O’BRIEN, DENNIS CROUCH, AND CASEY DRIESSEN. THE CONCERT WILL BENEFIT THE BASCOM LAMAR LUNSFORD COLLECTION AND THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN ARCHIVES. IT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, MAY 20TH AT 7:00 AT MARS HILL COLLEGE.
828-689-1571 www.mhc.edu 5/20
BRYAN SUTTON AND FRIENDS
ON MAY 20, BRYAN SUTTON WILL PERFORM IN AN EVENT CALLED HERITAGE COMES HOME TO BENEFIT THE SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN ARCHIVES AT MARS HILL COLLEGE. ALSO PLAYING WITH SUTTON ARE: JERRY DOUGLAS, TIM O’BRIEN, CASEY DRIESSEN, DENNIS CROUCH AND OTHERS.
828-649-1301 www.mhc.edu/ramsey-center/heritage-comes-home 5/20
CFWNC - POWER OF THE PURSE LUNCHEON
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PRESENTS THE 2012 POWER OF THE PURSE LUNCHEON ON MAY 21ST FEATURING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS FROM GLORIA STEINEM.
http://cfwnc.org/ 5/21
WCU / BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM
THE WORK OF LATE PAINTER PAT PASSLOF WILL BE THE FOCUS OF A JOINT EXHIBITION OF THE FINE ART MUSEUM AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY AND BLACK MOUNTAIN COLLEGE MUSEUM AND ARTS CENTER IN ASHEVILLE FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 25TH.
828-227-2479 fineartmuseum.wcu.edu 5/25
ACT
THE ASHEVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS “THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” ON STAGE JUNE 1ST THROUGH THE 17TH.
828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org 6/1 - 6/17
ASHEVILLE BALLET GUILD, INC.
THE ASHEVILLE BALLET IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ITS PRESTIGIOUS BLUE RIDGE DANCE CAMP, RUNNING FROM JULY 29 - AUGUST 3. THE RESIDENT SUMMER INTENSIVE OFFERS DAILY CLASSES IN BALLET, POINTE, REPERTOIRE, MODERN, JAZZ, CHOREOGRAPHY, AND DANCE HISTORY, WITH ADDITIONAL SPECIAL WORKSHOPS. THE CAMP IS FOR SERIOUS STUDENTS AGES 11 TO 18.
828-258-1028 www.ashevilleballet.com 7/29 – 8/3
