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Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad
With the romance and mystique of an era gone by, guests on board the
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will enjoy year-round scenic train
journeys through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Great
Smoky Mountains. Nantahala Gorge Excursion (4½ hour round
trip), Day Out With Thomas™, Peanuts™ Pumpkin Patch
Express, and the Polar Express™, are just a few of the
wonderful trips available to passengers. Call for additional
information, or to make advance reservations.
 1-800-872-4681 or 828-586-8811
Jack
of the Wood Brew Pub
Where the Smokey Mountains meet the British Isles. Handcrafted beers
and wine & spirits. Located below the Laughing Seed Restaurant
at
95 Patton Avenue.
828-252-5445
Barley's Taproom
A renovated 1920s appliance store is home to Barley's Taproom in
Asheville, North Carolina. This is the original Barley's that opened in
1994. Located at 42 Biltmore Avenue, the 8,000 square foot space is in
the heart of the arts and entertainment district. The main floor houses
the restaurant and stage.
828-255-0504
Frankie Bones Restuarant & Lounge
Frankie Bones Lounge is open from 11:30 am until, seven days a week.
Our bartenders pour premium spirits, hand shaken martinis and signature
cocktails.
An extensive wine list featuring predominantly American and Italian
bottles and glasses is a signature of the Frankie Bones commitment to
quality and value.
Full dining is available in the Lounge throughout the day and night.
828.274.7111
Biltmore Estate
George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge
Mountains more than a century ago as a retreat for family and friends;
a place to rediscover gracious hospitality and revel in nature’s beauty.
His vision holds true today. Explore Biltmore House, a magnificent 250-room
château filled with priceless art and antiques. Stroll through century-old
gardens designed by America’s first landscape architect. Savor award-winning
wines and taste our chefs’ creations using estate-raised foods. Enjoy our
8,000 acres of forests, farmlands, and rivers on bikes, horseback, and rafts.
Request a FREE 32-page Visit Planner
1-800-543-2961
Flat
Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
The State Theatre of North Carolina, and one of the finest local
playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the
theater world. The Playhouse’s dual mission of producing the
performing arts and providing education in the performing arts includes
a ten-show professional series; a summer and fall college apprentice
and intern program; performances and cabaret series by the YouTheatre;
year-round classes and workshops for students from kindergarten through
adults. Flat Rock Playhouse now hosts over 90,000 patrons annually and
is a major contributor to the local economy and the Arts in North
Carolina. Check the web site for schedule: www.flatrockplayhouse.org.
Westville
Pub
West Asheville at 777 Haywood Road, smoke-free pub/restaurant,
featuring microbrews, imports, and domestics on tap and bottled with a
full bar. Serving appetizers, sandwiches, award winning wings, light to
hearty meals, Music--Open Mic on Mondays , Open Blues Jam on Tuesdays,
and featured bands on Thursdays and Saturdays.(see calendar on Web site
for schedule) Hours 12 noon - 2 am daily. Kitchen open 12 noon - 11 pm
daily, till 1am Friday and Saturday. 828-225-9782
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
The Grove Park Inn overlooks Asheville's skyline and the Blue Ridge mountains. Built in 1913, the Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America. Amenities include a 40,000 sq ft world-class spa, Arts & Crafts antique furnishings, Club Floor, Donald Ross designed golf course, tennis, swimming, Sports Complex, shops, fine dining and children's programs.
 Toll Free
800-438-5800, 290 Macon Ave.,Asheville, NC 28804
360
Party Bus
WNC's premier party bus service featuring sleek customized limobuses
outfitted like rolling nightclubs! 27"TV/DVD, satellite radio, custom
stereo, club lighting, 7' ceiling. Great pricing for any event from
kids b-days, casino runs, bach/ette parties, bar crawls. 'Round the
block, 'round the clock.828-236-2841/301-0245
Vincenzo's
Ristorante & Bistro
Downstairs, The Bistro offers a wonderful line-up of live, talented
musicians providing Jazz, Blues and Standards every night, seven days a
week. Vincenzo's offers an award winning menu, the best Italian wine
list in Asheville, beautifully crafted desserts and a great selection
of fine coffees. Please call 828-254-4698 or visit
www.vincenzos.com.
The
Grey Eagle Tavern & Music Hall
185 Clingman Ave., in the River District. Legendary music hall with
groups playing every night. Call for schedule. Sassafras Cafe &
Catering Co. serves dinner from 6pm until 10pm and snacks &
sandwiches until close. Check calendar of events on Asheville.com 828-232-5800
Fountaine Vineyard
The perfect Wedding and
Private Party site
Located just west of Asheville, North Carolina, On top of one of
Leicester's Mountains. Come and discover a broad variety of Grape Vines
with a 360 degree View
over the Valleys and Mountains of Western North Carolina. The pavilion
is available for any type of Gathering. Accommodations for large
parties in the grassy area. Reserve your date early for Wedding
Ceremonies, Receptions,
Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties, Reunions, Corporate Parties and
more.
Make your Event very Romantic and Memorable at Fontaine Vineyards:
P.O. Box 873, Leicester, North Carolina 28748,
Phone - ( 828 ) 683-2316,
Fax - ( 828 ) 683-4785,
E-Mail - fontainevineyard@yahoo.com
Asheville
Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Our performances include hilarious segues characterized by G-rated
humor reminiscent of Vaudeville days. Though centered in Asheville, our
membership includes men from five western North Carolina counties. We
enjoy a variety of vocal music activities throughout the area and take
pride in our affiliation with the world's largest singing
fraternity—the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Asheville
Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Downtown. The brightest stars...the greatest
music ! The Asheville Symphony presents the finest in classical, pops,
choral and opera concerts from September through June. Visit our web
site for complete listings and ticket information. 828-254-7046
Asheville.com's
Calendar of Events
Events for this week, as well as future events around the Asheville/WNC
area.
WNC Jazz Society
Performances on Sundays at Diana Wortham Theater present the best in
straight-ahead, acoustic jazz at reasonable admission prices.
Headliners have included Larry Coryell, Wycliffe Gordon, Freddie Cole,
Bill Charlap, and Eric Alexander. Box Office: 828-257-4530. For
additional info about the Society, call Bo:
828-687-0407.
Asheville
Bravo Concerts
- Brings
world-renowned performing artists to western North Carolina. Because the arts are
integral to the well being of a community, we
believe our community should have
the opportunity to experience a variety of
internationally acclaimed musical artists in live performance.
The Orange Peel
The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club of Asheville, North Carolina was voted one of Rolling Stone magazine's Top 5 Rock Clubs in the country. Asheville's premier downtown live music club is a smoke free facility that features a state of the art sound and lighting system. Musical acts appearing on stage have included Bob Dylan, The Flaming Lips, Ben Harper, Blondie, Spoon, Sonic Youth, My Morning Jacket, Dinosaur Jr, Smashing Pumpkins, Arcade Fire and many more. Our warm atmosphere and beautiful facilities are also ideal for private parties and events of all kinds. We look forward to seeing you at the Peel!
North Carolina
Arboretum
A 427-acre facility with a Visitor Education Center, state-of-the-art
greenhouses, beautiful gardens, and walking trails. feature story
828-665-2492
Licklog
Players
This group is an extremely broad-based group that covers a five county
area in North Georgia and Western Carolina.
877-691-9906
The
Old Farmers Ball
The Old Farmers Ball (OFB) is a large group of WNC (mostly Asheville)
residents who, as a community, participate in, promote, and sponsor
various community dance events each week.
Asheville
Civic Center
Asheville's primary exhibition center. Home to the Thomas Wolfe Theater
and the Asheville Smoke Hockey Team.
Western
North Carolina Agricultural Center
This is the home of the Western North Carolina State Fair. The
facilities include the McGough Arena, J. Clayton Davis Arena, Outside
Warmup Rings, Sales Arena, Stall Barns, and Youth Building.
Brevard
Little Theatre performs at the Barn Theatre at
Brevard College. 828-884-2587
Montford Park
Players
The actors and technicians of the Montford Park Players are all
volunteers. In any given year, about one hundred fifty people donate
their time, talent, and expertise to our productions. What we all hold
in common is a love of Shakespeare and a delight in presenting his
plays to our friends and neighbors in Western North Carolina. 828-254-5146
Warren Wilson
College Theatre
Warren Wilson Theatre is the performance laboratory of the College's
Theatre Department. Here students and members of the community can
enjoy active involvement in a literary and performing art with roots in
the past and innovative possibilities for the future. Students perform
as actors, work backstage as technicians, and have opportunities as
designers, directors, and playwrights
828-771-3040
Flat Rock Music Festival
Flat Rock, NC
Here at the Flat Rock Music Festival, we love playing original music, walking in the mountains, singing and dancing till the dawn, watching the sun come up over the Lake at Camp TonaWondah, camping out, hootin' and hollerin' around the bonfire, watching the kids parade, buying from all of our great vendors and making new friends, as well as hugging the old! The Flat Rock Music Festival is one of North Carolina's oldest festivals featuring independent musicians and emerging songwriters.
Diana Wortham
Theatre
Pack Place, Downtown. The intimate 500-seat theater is host to more
than 150 performances annually by professional touring artists and
local arts organizations. Performances normally last around two hours.
Call for performance schedule.
828-257-4530
The Artists Resource
Center
A relaxed place for artists to gather, rehearse, relax, collaborate,
exhibit, and perform. The Artist Resource Center is located on 45 Wall
Street. 828-252-8806
Southern
Appalachian Repertory Theatre
SART’s purpose has been to produce quality theatre by a
professional non-profit company and to present plays concerning
Appalachia that portray the rich culture and heritage of its people and
to promote the development of original plays. 828-689-1384
YMI
Cultural Center
The YMI Cultural Center is a community-based, non-profit organization
which seeks to enhance the cultural and economic lives of residents of
Western North Carolina, particularly minority and low-income people.
The YMI Cultural Center focuses on three program areas: Cultural Arts,
Economic Development, and Community Education. The YMI Cultural Center
serves as an educational forum creating greater awareness of our
cultural heritage and is a center of artistic expression vital to
creating and sustaining a strong community. 39 South Market Street,
Asheville NC, 28801
828-252-4614
Asheville
Community Theatre
Every year since 1946 ACT has offered Western North Carolina superb
productions of comedies, dramas, and musicals, and this year will be no
exception. 828-254-1320
Song
O'Sky Chorus (Sweet Adelines International)
invites all women 18 and over to join
the fun of singing 4 part barbershop harmony. We sing many different
genres--gospel, blues, Broadway show tunes, folk songs--just to mention
a few. No previous musical instruction is required; you don't have to
be able to read music. A good ear, a love of harmony, and the desire
for instant friends and fellowship are all that's necessary. Please
visit our website www.songosky.org or call toll free 1-866-824-9547.
Better yet--plan to visit a rehearsal and see what we are all about:
REAL women-REAL harmony--REAL fun!
North Carolina Stage
Company
Professional theatre in downtown Asheville. NC Stage is a local hit,
having won the 2005 Mountain Xpress Best Local Theatre Company award as
well
as producing many stellar successful productions. All performances at
NC
Stage Company Theatre, located on Walnut Street. For more information
of
current prodcutions please visit www.ncstage.org
or call the Box Office at
828.350.9090, 828-669-4367
Barley's Tap Room.
42 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown
828-255-0504
Bier Garden
46 Haywood Street, Downtown
828-285-0002
Broadway's
107 N. Lexington Avenue, Downtown
828-285-0400
Casey Jones
4 McLean Road, Brevard
828-884-3733
College Street Pub
4 College Street, Downtown
828-232-0809
Cypress Cellar
321-C N. Main Street, Hendervonsille
828-698-1005
Decades Bar & Grill
22 Woodfin Street, Downtown
828-253-1851
The Emerald Lounge
112 N. Lexington Avenue, Downtown
828-232-4372
ET's Bar & Grill
2634 Hendersonville Rd, Arden
828-687-7530
Fred's Speakeasy
122 College Street, Downtown
828-281-0920
The Hanger
Holiday Inn Airport, Fletcher
828-684-1213
Hannah Flanagan's Pub
27 Biltmore Ave., Downtown
828-252-1922
300 N. Main Street, Hendersonville
828-696-1665
Magnolia's Raw Bar & Grill
26 Walnut Street, Downtown
828-251-5211
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
55 Haywood Street, Downtown
828-254-6734
Norton's Grill
1078 Tunnel Road., Asheville
828-296-0066
O'Henrys
237 Haywood Street, Downtown
828-254-1891
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Avenue, Downtown
828-225-5851
Paddler's Pub
Hot Springs 828-622-0001
Reflections
170 Rosscraggon Road, South Asheville
828-687-1623
The Relaxed Reader
721 Haywood Road, Downtown
828-225-6677
Ruby's Tap House
8 Beverly Road 828-299-3511
Scandals Nightclub
11 Grove Street, Downtown
828-252-2838
Scully's
71 Walnut Street, Downtown
828-255-7550
Smokey Tavern
18 Broadway, Downtown
828-253-2155
Sports Zone
2310 Hendersonville Highway, Arden
828-684-2646
Stella Blue
31 Patton Avenue, Downtown
828-236-2424
Town Pump
135 Cherry Street, Black Mountain
828-669-4808
Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues
28 Broadway Avenue, Downtown
828-254-7072
Vincenzo's Bistro
10 Market, Downtown
828-254-4698
The Watershed
207 W. State Street, Black Mountian
828-669-0777
Zambra
85 Walnut Street, Downtown
828-232-1060
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co.
675 Merrimon Avenue, North Asheville
828-254-1281
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