Calendar of Events
Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Organic Growers School is seeking experienced farmer mentors. OGS has three ways we offer mentorship to beginning farmers, through our year-long farmer training, Farm Beginnings, Journeyperson Program, and our Mentor Services. Students receive 15 hours of mentorship from February to September/November, a mix of in-person and remote support. Each farmer is provided with a $500 honorarium upon completion of mentorship.
If you are interested, please fill out the application so we have the information to let me know if you would be a good fit to be a mentor and what you are interested in mentoring on. Please feel free to share this with other farmers. This year, we will need many farmers to serve our diverse student body in Farm Beginnings, particularly seeking experienced Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color and any who may speak Spanish. Thank you!
Organic Growers School is seeking experienced farmer mentors. OGS has three ways we offer mentorship to beginning farmers, through our year-long farmer training, Farm Beginnings, Journeyperson Program, and our Mentor Services. Students receive 15 hours of mentorship from February to September/November, a mix of in-person and remote support. Each farmer is provided with a $500 honorarium upon completion of mentorship.
If you are interested, please fill out the application so we have the information to let me know if you would be a good fit to be a mentor and what you are interested in mentoring on. Please feel free to share this with other farmers. This year, we will need many farmers to serve our diverse student body in Farm Beginnings, particularly seeking experienced Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color and any who may speak Spanish. Thank you!
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to welcome regional school choral groups and local musicians to the airport as part of our annual Sounds of the Holidays program. The musicians and students will perform festive music for the enjoyment of those arriving and departing from AVL this holiday season.
Following is a schedule of choral performances: Thursday, December 15
11:20am East McDowell Middle School Chorus
Friday, December 16
12:45pm Erwin Combined Choirs
Following is a schedule of Music in the Airport performances:
Mike Anderson
Mondays in December 10:30am
Thursday December 15 5:30pm
Phil Okrend
Thursdays in December 11:00am
Saturday December 15 5:30pm
Joseph Olschner
Fridays in December 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturdays in December at 11am
Bill Cozzens-Bryant
Tuesdays in December 11:00am
Wednesdays in December 10:30am
Jenna Jaffe
Sunday December 18 11:30am
Saturday December 24 2:00PM
Sunday December 25 10:00am
Join us every Monday night for Singo (Musical Bingo)!
Singo will run from 7-8:15 pm.
No reservations needed, just get ready for a good time and a chance to win some Down Dog prizes!
Organic Growers School is seeking experienced farmer mentors. OGS has three ways we offer mentorship to beginning farmers, through our year-long farmer training, Farm Beginnings, Journeyperson Program, and our Mentor Services. Students receive 15 hours of mentorship from February to September/November, a mix of in-person and remote support. Each farmer is provided with a $500 honorarium upon completion of mentorship.
If you are interested, please fill out the application so we have the information to let me know if you would be a good fit to be a mentor and what you are interested in mentoring on. Please feel free to share this with other farmers. This year, we will need many farmers to serve our diverse student body in Farm Beginnings, particularly seeking experienced Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color and any who may speak Spanish. Thank you!
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to welcome regional school choral groups and local musicians to the airport as part of our annual Sounds of the Holidays program. The musicians and students will perform festive music for the enjoyment of those arriving and departing from AVL this holiday season.
Following is a schedule of choral performances: Thursday, December 15
11:20am East McDowell Middle School Chorus
Friday, December 16
12:45pm Erwin Combined Choirs
Following is a schedule of Music in the Airport performances:
Mike Anderson
Mondays in December 10:30am
Thursday December 15 5:30pm
Phil Okrend
Thursdays in December 11:00am
Saturday December 15 5:30pm
Joseph Olschner
Fridays in December 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturdays in December at 11am
Bill Cozzens-Bryant
Tuesdays in December 11:00am
Wednesdays in December 10:30am
Jenna Jaffe
Sunday December 18 11:30am
Saturday December 24 2:00PM
Sunday December 25 10:00am
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating wooden flute making (and he’ll play for you, too!) in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
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Come down the Pack Memorial Library and play with LEGOs! Please leave your personal LEGOs at home, because we’ve got plenty. |
This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!
White Horse’s legendary Open Mic takes place each and every Tuesday at 7pm.
You’ll hear a variety of wonderfully talented folks on their way up. You never know what you’ll hear… original songs, covers, guitar, piano….. and often something quite surprising.
The signup sheet is placed on the bar at 6:30 and the first ten to sign in are the performers for the evening. Each gets 15 minutes or three songs.
It’s a lot of fun… especially since it’s FREE !!!!!
The WNC tradition continues! This show has become a Playhouse favorite with a brand new show every year. Join the merriment of sleigh bells and mistletoe, miracles and Santa Claus, and so much more. Showcasing a cast of Flat Rock favorites, the Flat Rock Playhouse Chorus, and Pat’s School of Dance, this holiday revue promises to leave you feeling merry and bright!
This Christmas, bring the whole family back to a simpler time with “NUTCRACKER! Magic of Christmas Ballet!” The acclaimed holiday tradition is LIVE in theaters for the 30th Anniversary tour. Gather friends and family to relive your fondest childhood dreams, overflowing with larger-than-life puppets, breath-taking acrobatics and dazzling costumes. Experience the exquisite artistry of the international cast, featuring stars of Ukraine ballet, performing at the highest level of classical technique. Share in the message of Peace and Harmony and get tickets now at Nutcracker.com!
Organic Growers School is seeking experienced farmer mentors. OGS has three ways we offer mentorship to beginning farmers, through our year-long farmer training, Farm Beginnings, Journeyperson Program, and our Mentor Services. Students receive 15 hours of mentorship from February to September/November, a mix of in-person and remote support. Each farmer is provided with a $500 honorarium upon completion of mentorship.
If you are interested, please fill out the application so we have the information to let me know if you would be a good fit to be a mentor and what you are interested in mentoring on. Please feel free to share this with other farmers. This year, we will need many farmers to serve our diverse student body in Farm Beginnings, particularly seeking experienced Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color and any who may speak Spanish. Thank you!
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to welcome regional school choral groups and local musicians to the airport as part of our annual Sounds of the Holidays program. The musicians and students will perform festive music for the enjoyment of those arriving and departing from AVL this holiday season.
Following is a schedule of choral performances: Thursday, December 15
11:20am East McDowell Middle School Chorus
Friday, December 16
12:45pm Erwin Combined Choirs
Following is a schedule of Music in the Airport performances:
Mike Anderson
Mondays in December 10:30am
Thursday December 15 5:30pm
Phil Okrend
Thursdays in December 11:00am
Saturday December 15 5:30pm
Joseph Olschner
Fridays in December 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturdays in December at 11am
Bill Cozzens-Bryant
Tuesdays in December 11:00am
Wednesdays in December 10:30am
Jenna Jaffe
Sunday December 18 11:30am
Saturday December 24 2:00PM
Sunday December 25 10:00am
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating wooden flute making (and he’ll play for you, too!) in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
North Carolina-native Fantasia burst onto the scene in 2004 as the season three winner of Fox’s “American Idol.” Later that year, she released her platinum-selling debut album Free Yourself and became the first artist in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to debut at #1 with her first single, “I Believe.” Since then, she’s gone on to release 4 more albums, won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song. All throughout, Fantasia has sold out headline tours across the country and shared stages with the likes of Anthony Hamilton, Maxwell and Andrea Bocelli.
In addition to being a mainstay in music, Fantasia adds author and actress to her growing list of accomplishments. In 2006, she released her New York Times bestselling memoir Life Is Not a Fairytale and starred as herself in the Lifetime movie of the same name. The following year, she landed the coveted role of Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple, for which she won a Theater World Award. She returned to Broadway for After Midnight, a dance-focused musical celebrating the iconic Cotton Club during the Harlem renaissance in the 1920s and ‘30s.
In 2017, Fantasia released her first holiday album Christmas After Midnight on her own imprint Rock Soul Entertainment in partnership with Concord Records. The 12-track album covers holiday favorites, including “This Christmas,” “Silent Night” and “Jingle Bell Rock.”
This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!
Join us for a weekly mountain music JAM with players in a round, where the session is focused on regional fiddle tunes and songs! You are welcome to come and listen or to learn and join in. This event supports the Henderson County Junior Appalachian Musician (JAM) Kids Program. Free but donations are accepted. Weekly event takes place at Oklawaha Brewing Company.
Originally a Louisiana native, Stephen moved to Kansas City to escape his traditional southern roots. He’s a fast rising talent in the region that has worked with comics like Theo Von, Karlous Miller, and Mark Normand. Combining his unique perspective with some sweet southern charm, Stephen headlines and features at your favorite clubs, bars, and colleges across the country. He is the house Feature at the KC Improv and has been accepted into festivals like Flyover Fest, B4UDIE, and SF Sketchfest. He is also the co-founder of the Barrel of the Bottoms studio in Kansas City, and the co-host of the Set to Destroy Podcast.
featuring TBA
ages 21+ (must have ID with you)
Come to the Brandy Bar for the monthly “Songwriter Sessions,” an evening of original songs,
where the artists explain their methods and the stories behind their works, This month, check out Melissa Hyman, The Water
Kickers, and Charlie Wilkinson.
The WNC tradition continues! This show has become a Playhouse favorite with a brand new show every year. Join the merriment of sleigh bells and mistletoe, miracles and Santa Claus, and so much more. Showcasing a cast of Flat Rock favorites, the Flat Rock Playhouse Chorus, and Pat’s School of Dance, this holiday revue promises to leave you feeling merry and bright!
Jump, Little Children celebrates 30 years of music on their “Farewell Tour” by coming to town one last time. The grassroots phenomenon will perform crowd favorites from their entire catalog including songs like “Cathedrals”, “Mexico”, and “Hand On My Heartache” as well as songs off of their final album “Foundering” which will be released in September of this year. The original lineup has changed with Matt and Evan Bivins bowing out for this last run, so the band will be joined by some very special guests to fill in on drums, vocals, and other instrumentation.
Rolling Stone “With the ethereal flutterings of Bon Iver, the title track smolders through stripped-down verses before reaching the billowing harmonies of the chorus.”
Consequence of Sound “…each song feels complete, fully realized as a coherent effort from an artist who appreciates the value in taking your time to reach the finish line.”
NPR’s All Songs Considered “…a keenly balanced mix of sweetness, urgency, inventiveness and all-around charm”
NPR Artists To Watch at SXSW 2017 “The band doesn’t stay in one place for long, as slow burns make way for soaring catharsis.”
Billboard “Leave Without You” Exclusive Premiere “The desert rock-twinged track employs the band’s signature slow build before exploding with synth and drums into the song’s chorus.”
AXS Frances Cone Delivers a Soulful Take on Indie-Pop “Ready to make their mark on the world, Frances Cone’s single “Arizona” has already accumulated over six million streams on Spotify.”
Stereogum “Arizona” track premiere “’Arizona’ is carried by Cone’s melodic vocals, rich harmonies, and an electrifying guitar sound. As the song builds up to the repetition of ‘I’m so sorry you couldn’t speak,’ it is impossible to ignore the genuine emotion in Cone’s voice.”
Noisey “Wait Right Here” premiere “Think Fleetwood Mac meets Dirty Projectors…”
Organic Growers School is seeking experienced farmer mentors. OGS has three ways we offer mentorship to beginning farmers, through our year-long farmer training, Farm Beginnings, Journeyperson Program, and our Mentor Services. Students receive 15 hours of mentorship from February to September/November, a mix of in-person and remote support. Each farmer is provided with a $500 honorarium upon completion of mentorship.
If you are interested, please fill out the application so we have the information to let me know if you would be a good fit to be a mentor and what you are interested in mentoring on. Please feel free to share this with other farmers. This year, we will need many farmers to serve our diverse student body in Farm Beginnings, particularly seeking experienced Black, Indigenous, and Farmers of Color and any who may speak Spanish. Thank you!
With over two thousand flickering candles illuminating the performers, The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA will feature some of the worlds most beloved Christmas favorites, played by world-class musicians over the course of 60 mesmerizing minutes.
VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA — CHRISTMAS —
Whether you’re looking for a beautiful and unique Asheville Christmas event or a nostalgic candlelit experience, the timeless seasonal music is an evening at the Theatre you and your family will not soon forget. VLO’s awe inspiring performance is a positive interruption from the noise of the world — while elevating audiences into an atmosphere of seasonal favorites. You don’t need to know all things orchestral music to enjoy this evening of magical ambiance, simply unplug and savor the music you’ll hear.
Held in specially selected venues in comfortable idyllic settings so you can immerse yourself with Christmas music in a relaxed but awe inspiring atmosphere bathed by the flicker of over two thousand candlelights. Prepare to soar into the clouds! This concert series is coming to The AMT Theatre, a historical venue of purpose and elegance located in Downtown Asheville.
Performances by The VIENNA LIGHT ORCHESTRA
After traveling around the world—to cities like Edinburgh, London, Kotor, Montenegro, Durres Albania and Calagary, BC—the experience of Vienna Light Orchestra has finally made its way to Asheville! Vienna Light Orchestra features world-class musicians from around the world and is named after what is often heralded as the “capital of orchestral music.” You don’t have to know everything about the genre of orchestral music to discover the joys of immersing you and your family into the dramatic symphonic sounds.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight ambiance is provided through flameless, unscented candles.
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is pleased to welcome regional school choral groups and local musicians to the airport as part of our annual Sounds of the Holidays program. The musicians and students will perform festive music for the enjoyment of those arriving and departing from AVL this holiday season.
Following is a schedule of choral performances: Thursday, December 15
11:20am East McDowell Middle School Chorus
Friday, December 16
12:45pm Erwin Combined Choirs
Following is a schedule of Music in the Airport performances:
Mike Anderson
Mondays in December 10:30am
Thursday December 15 5:30pm
Phil Okrend
Thursdays in December 11:00am
Saturday December 15 5:30pm
Joseph Olschner
Fridays in December 10:00am and 2:00pm
Saturdays in December at 11am
Bill Cozzens-Bryant
Tuesdays in December 11:00am
Wednesdays in December 10:30am
Jenna Jaffe
Sunday December 18 11:30am
Saturday December 24 2:00PM
Sunday December 25 10:00am
Lee Entrekin will be demonstrating wooden flute making (and he’ll play for you, too!) in the lobby of the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors are encouraged to watch and ask questions while the demonstrators work and talk about their creative process! Call ahead for the latest updates: 828-298-7928.
This holiday season, visit Tryon Resort’s Winterfest Village to find festive fun for the entire family. Meet Santa and your favorite Who-ville characters with your Winterfest Village ticket, or come enjoy free live music and character interactions in Legends Plaza. There is something to get every member of the family in the holiday spirit!
Come party with us Dec. 22nd from 6-9pm at the South Slope Lounge. Corndog is back in Asheville for the holidays for a spicy disco dance party at Ginger’s Revenge! Kevin “Corndog” O’Brien is a New York City based DJ. Combining the glam of disco and the energy of punk rock, Corndog spins genre bending sets of boogie tunes across the country. The self proclaimed Johnny Appleseed of Partying’s infectious exuberance will be sure to have you groovin’. No cover charge.
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6:00pm – 8:00pm
Open mic comedy every Thursday from 6-8pm at Ginger’s Revenge Tasting Room.
Rotating hosts each week Clay Jones, James Burks and Katy Hudson
No cover
Signup starts at 5:30, and signup order will not necessarily be show order. Each comic gets 5 mins of stage time
– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
DATRIAN JOHNSON AND FRIENDS: A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS
Join local legend Datrian Johnson, lead singer for The Fritz, one quarter of Free Radio, and frequent collaborator with John Medeski, North Mississippi Allstars and Saint Disruption, when he returns to The Grey Eagle with his friends for a night of reimagined holiday classics.