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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 ConcertsBrings 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

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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