thru March 31 - Tar Heel Ticket - Nantahala Gorge Excursions scheduled January 17th through March 31st!GSMR offers a special discount to North Carolina residents on tickets reserved in advance (Must present photo ID at depot). $5.00 off adult/$2.00 off child. All trains depart Bryson City Depot for the Nantahala Gorge Excursion at 11 am. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 1-800-872-4681 thru May 5 - Mindbender Mansion - Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of brainteasers and interactive challenges guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Visitors to this fun and quirky mansion are invited to join the Mindbender Society by gathering hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout the various thematic rooms of the house. This is at the Health Adventure in downtown Asheville. (828) 254-6373.
thru April 29 - OPEN ARMS FOR HAITI - "Purchase a $10 Bear from The Lollipop Shop this weekend and send a hug to a Haitian orphanage" What: Fundraiser Where: Benefiting Haiti orphanages: Planting Peace & God's Little Angels Haitian Baby Ministry
thru May 2 - Charles Counts: Retrospective Exhibition - Celebrating the life and work of Charles Counts, this show features 146 objects including textiles, pottery, paintings, as well as photographs and other archival material. Charles Counts was an expert potter, weaver, teacher and writer. He influenced countless artists and brought worldwide attention to American crafts and the importance of keeping handcrafts alive. Along with his partner, Rubynelle, he operated the production and training center in Rising Fawn, GA for 25 years. Counts became a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild in 1956. He was active in the organization, serving on many committees and the board of trustees. He cared deeply about the Guild and its mission to serve members and the region. Call April Nance 828-298-7928 april@craftguild.org for more information.
thru July 11 - Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things - Gallery 6 http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Nouns-Children-s-Book-Artists-Look-at-People-Places-and-Things.html
thru May 9 - Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between - The work of Black Mountain artist Lorna Blaine Halper (1924- ) will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum. Evident in her earliest work is the indelible influence of Josef Albers. She went on to develop a highly unique approach that combined the principles of Albers's teaching with her own individualized style. Adept in a wide variety of media including drawing, sculpture and painting, Halper's work displays a masterful exploration of the descriptive qualities of line as well as a thoughtful examination of the relationship of line to the space between, echoing Albers's directive to "see things in context." This is at the Asheville Art Museum. 828.253.3227.
thru July 11 - Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things - The world is made up of people, places and things and the best words are nouns and verbs — children’s books don’t use many adjectives! The genre of children’s books allows for a multiplicity of artistic styles — the range of forms, colors, materials and methodology becomes a type of “visual adjective” — a way for the subject of the illustration to be described. These visual descriptions hold the viewer’s interest, have universal appeal and become embedded into each child’s memory bank. This is at the Asheville Art Museum. 828.253.3227.
thru July 18 - Asheville Art Museum’s Current Exhibitions. - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century. Located in the Appleby Foundation Gallery. For more information, please visit: http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Limners-to-Facebook-Portraiture-from-the-19th-to-the-21st-Century.html
thru July 18 - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century - Appleby Foundation Gallery http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Limners-to-Facebook-Portraiture-from-the-19th-to-the-21st-Century.html
thru July 18 - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century - Asheville Art Museum Appleby Foundation Gallery http://www.ashevilleart.org/index.php?/Upcoming-Exhibitions/Limners-to-Facebook-Portraiture-from-the-19th-to-the-21st-Century.html
thru March 31 - Asheville Art Museum's Current Exhibitions. - Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum (with new works). Located in the second floor galleries. For more information please visit: http://www.ashevilleart.org/Current-Exhibitions/Looking-Back-Celebrating-60-Years-of-Collecting-at-the-Asheville-Art-Museum.html
thru May 16 - Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog - Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford™, America’s beloved big red dog with a heart to match. See Emily Elizabeth™ and many of the residents of Birdwell Island. Inspired by Scholastic Entertainment’s top-rated TV show Clifford The Big Red Dog™ on PBS KIDS®, the exhibit offers numerous immersive “paws-on” adventures that reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas”—ten simple tangible life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend and Help Others. Give us a call at the Health Adventure for more information. (828) 254-6373.
thru March 21 - The Boxcar Children - March 5-21, 2010. Performances Fridays: 7:30pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 2:30pm. Student matinees: March 9 and 11, 9:30am at the Asheville Community Theatre. Generations of young readers have cherished the spirited Depression-era adventures of The Boxcar Children. Now the Alden childrens' story comes to life on stage.Orphaned and in danger of being sent to different foster homes, the four siblings run away and make their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar. Pursued by the authorities and a mysterious stranger, the children discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together. Call the box office at 828-254-1320 for more information.
thru March 26 - Craggie's Public House - March Music Line-Up! - Event: Craggie's Public House - March Music Line-Up! What: Performance Start Time: Friday, March 5 at 8:00pm End Time: Saturday, March 27 at 10:00pm Where: Craggie's Public House ~ 197 Hilliard Avenue, Downtown Asheville http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=346122572989&mid=1ef3563G4935d439G1aaaa2dG7
thru March 29 - Annual Art Front Exhibit - The UNC Asheville Art Department student organization, Art Front, is essential in the daily functioning of the Highsmith Union Gallery. Their exhibit celebrates Art Front’s commitment to art and to the Gallery. UNC Asheville Office of Cultural & Special Events 828-251-6991 Highsmith Union Gallery lower level Highsmith Union UNC Asheville M-F 9-9/Sat 9-6/Sun 12-6 when classes are in session unca.edu/highsmith/gallery
thru March 21 - School House Rocks - The musical is based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever songs. The fast-paced, high-energy story follows a nervous school teacher who is anxious about starting the first day of teaching. While watching TV, characters representing different facets of the teacher's personality materialize from the set. The teacher realizes these characters could help students learn with imagination and music. Featuring favorite Schoolhouse Rock songs such as “Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.” Please call the Flat Rock Playhouse at 693-3517 for more information.
thru March 26 - UNC Asheville Board of Trustees committee meetings - Two UNC Asheville Board of Trustees committee meetings and a meeting of the full board are set for March. The Finance and Real Property Committee will meet from 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. The Development Committee will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Both committee meetings will take place in UNC Asheville's Highsmith University Union, room 221. UNC Asheville's Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, March 26, in UNC Asheville's Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall. The board will break from noon-2 p.m. for lunch. The meeting will include reports by the chancellor as well as a number of committees, including Academic Affairs, Finance and Real Property, Development, Student Affairs, Audit and Athletics. These meetings are open to the public. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public under provisions of the North Carolina Open Meetings Act. The UNC Asheville Board of Trustees has 13 members; eight are appointed by the UNC Board of Governors and four are appointed by the governor. The UNC Asheville Student Government Association president, who is elected by the student body, also sits on the board. For more information, call UNC Asheville’s Office of the Chancellor at 828/251-6500.
thru April 28 - After-School Art Class - Spring Session: Wednesdays, March 17 – April 28 (no class April 18), 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. After-School Art Class: Be Creative. For Students in Grades 5 – 8. Anyone at any age can have a creative experience. In each six-week session, students will build their confidence with a wide range of materials. To register for this program or to receive program reminders via e-mail, please call the Education Department at 828.253.3227, ext. 121 or 122 or e-mail eshope@ashevilleart.org or smcrorie@ashevilleart.org. Pre-registration is required at least one week prior.
thru June 17 - Introductions to Transition Asheville - When the challenge of Peak Oil combines with Climate Change, we will no longer be able to live the way we do now. We will need to Transition from a global oil-dependent economy to a local resilient economy based on the combined skills of the Asheville area. Come see why Transition Asheville is moving to become one of many Transition Towns in the world divorcing itself from oil dependence. Free events: NORTH - North Asheville Library meeting room, 1030 Merrimon Ave Thursday, March 18 7pm Thursday, May 6, 7pm Thursday, June 17, 7pm WEST - West Asheville Library meetin room, 942 haywood Rd Monday, April 12, 7pm Monday, May 10, 7pm DOWNTOWN - Firestorm Cafe and Books, 48 Commerce St Friday, April 16, 6pm
thru March 21 - Western Carolina Home Show - The Home Show is the place for you to experience what's new in home remodeling, home decor, and more! The show offers you the opportunity to window-shop for everything for your home, inside and out and talk face to face with over 300 of Western North Carolina's top home service companies, offering you the latest home remodeling products and services. Whether you are selling a home that could use that competitive edge in today's crowded market, buying a home that needs updating or remodeling, or if you just want to enjoy your home to the fullest, you will find what you are looking for at The Western Carolina Home Show. 828-208-2709
- "Beginner's Only" Salsa Class & Ballroom Dance Party - The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). Beginning Salsa Class at 7PM, General Dancing from 8PM - 10PM. Class Taught and Party Hosted by: Ted and Kimberly Ross. Learn to dance Salsa and practice your ballroom dancing in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere at this "Beginner's Only" Class and Dance Party! Refreshments and sodas will be provided and Professional Dance Instructors will be at the party to assist students with their dancing questions. Line dances will also be taught and included in the party. No partner is necessary. $10 for Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages 17 & under). For more info, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
- "Haiti Beyond the Earthquake: From Deep Poverty to Deep Sustainability? - Join speakers from Asheville's Mission Manna, Smith Mill Creek Institute & other non-profits to explore this question. Bobo Gallery, 22 N. Lexington Ave. 6:00 - Social Mix; 6:30 - Program
- "The Sound of Music" Presented by the students at The Learning Community School - Students at The Learning Community School (K-8) present The Sound of Music Friday April 16th at 6pm and Saturday April 17th at 4pm at the Auditorium at Asheville Christian Academy. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Tickets can be purchased online starting March 19th, at the door, or by calling 828-686-3080. www.thelearningcommunity.org
- The Baby Place! Grand Opening - Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
- UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis vs Campbell - 1 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
- UNC Asheville Women’s Tennis vs Campbell - 1 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
- “Luck of the Paws” - Paws with a Purpose, local non-profit pet therapy organization, will host an evening of furry fun with the “Luck of the Paws” Wine Tasting and Silent Auction from 5:00pm-7:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the newly opened Appalachian Vintner wine store off Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, NC. Paws with a Purpose is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of dedicated volunteers and their pets who provide animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy services to individuals of all ages with physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs in healthcare facilities and educational programs. Help support these programs, and join Paws with a Purpose friends and volunteers at “Luck of the Paws!” Attendees will have the opportunity to sample several different wines, as well as bid on a wide array of fabulous items for both pets and people in the Silent Auction. The event is open to the public and tickets are $15 at the door. Ticket price includes wine and light hors d’oeuvres; beer will be available for purchase. All proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and the Silent Auction benefit Paws with a Purpose Pet Therapy programs. Visit the Paws with a Purpose Website at: www.pawswithapurpose.org
March 20 thru March 21 - “Carmina Burana” with Asheville Choral Society - The Asheville Choral Society performs "Carmina Burana"; Carl Orff’s dramatic masterpiece set to a collection of medieval poems, one of the most renowned and popular classical works from the 20th century. Led by Music Director Lenora Thom, the choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and guest soloists. To buy tickets, go to www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or call 232-2060.
March 20 thru March 21 - “Carmina Burana” - “Carmina Burana” with Asheville Choral Society will be presented at Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St on Saturday, March 20, 8pm & Sunday, March 21, 4 pm. Cost: $20.00 adult, group discounts available. The Asheville Choral Society performs "Carmina Burana"; Carl Orff’s dramatic masterpiece set to a collection of medieval poems, one of the most renowned and popular classical works from the 20th century. Led by music director Lenora Thom, the choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra and guest soloists. To buy tickets, go to www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or call 232-2060.
March 20 - "Going Green – Recycling Extravaganza" - at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Early advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. First two tips will be student-level. Bring aluminum cans and plastic bottles to be recycled; proceeds will go to a local charity. Hosted by Southern Lights SDC. Info: 625-9969 or 698-4530.
March 20 - Art in the Woods - Event: Art in the Woods Start Time: Saturday, March 20 at 10:00am End Time: Saturday, March 20 at 5:00pm Where: Glendale Outdoor Leadership School http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=398213034174&mid=200f740G4935d439G1b77927G7&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 20 - Asheville Artisan Bread Festival 2010 - Sponsored by 15 local bakeries, celebrate the art and craft of bread baking. At the 'bakers showcase, sample bread from all the bakeries and talk to the bakers followed by hands-on workshops and demonstrations of all aspects of bread baking. http://www.asapconnections.org/bread2010.html
March 20 - FENCE Garage Sale - Spring cleaning pays off in more than one way with this garage sale to benefit the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center and Preserve. All participants keep the money from their sales, while stall rental fees go to the 390-acre nature preserve and riding center. Foothills Equestrian Nature Center, 3381 Hunting Country Rd.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; $30 stall rental, $10 deposit; (828) 859-9021; www.fence.org.
March 20 - Kids Volunteer Event - Hands On event from 9am-10:30am. Kids are eager and excited to give to others, but it can sometimes be difficult to find age appropriate volunteer activities for children. This is a project where 4-6 year olds are the volunteers! Each month's project will involve an age-appropriate learning component and a hands-on activity. Parents or guardians are required to stay onsite and are asked to actively participate with their children. 828-255-0696 for more information.
March 20 - PhilanthroPEAK Live - Event: PhilanthroPEAK Live "promoting the goodwill of Asheville" What: Fundraiser Start Time: Saturday, March 20 at 5:00pm End Time: Saturday, March 20 at 11:50pm Where: Diana Wortham Theatre http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=315683613960&mid=1ee5d1aG4935d439G1a9ed39G7
March 20 - Special Olympics Bowling Tournament - Support Special Olympics Buncombe County athletes and have a great time at the Semi-Annual "Spare Me" Bowling Tournament. The entry fee is $20 per person or $100 for a five person team. Entry fee includes two games, shoe rental and a t-shirt. There are two game times. 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. is set aside as family games and 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. games are for adults. All proceeds will benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Buncombe County. * Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010 * Times: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Family Games) and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Adult Games) * Where: AMF Star Lanes, 491 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28805 * Cost: $100 per five person team or $20 per person Questions? Call 250-6700.
March 21 - English Country Dance - as seen in films based on novels by Jane Austen, mixed with American traditional dance. 3-5:30 PM at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Live music with caller/leader. $6. Newcomers welcome. Info: 828-230-8449.
March 21 - Smith-McDowell: The House, the People, the Land" - Event: Smith-McDowell: The House, the People, the Land" What: Lecture Start Time: Sunday, March 21 at 2:00pm End Time: Sunday, March 21 at 4:00pm Where: Smith McDowell House Museum http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=347006217961&mid=1fa0ee5G4935d439G1b3f143G7&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 21 - UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis vs Presbyterian - 1 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 23 thru March 25 - Zimbabwean Dance Classes - 7:30-8:30pm Tuesday and 7-8pm Thursday at Terpsicorps Dance Studio, 129 Roberts St. Mbira master from Zimbabwe Musekiwa Chingodza will teach traditional Zimbabwean dance classes $15/class. Info: send an email or call 777-0922.
March 23 - Jenny Arch - Hands On!, a children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, is excited to announce that musician, Jenny Arch, will visit us March 23 at 10:30 a.m. “Jenny is a museum favorite and we love the energy she brings to her performances and interactions with children,” said Katie Clayton, Assistant Director. Be sure to join us and be ready to groove, move, play, and sing along! The mission of Hands On! is to serve children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe , “hands on” environment. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street. Regular hours are 10 – 5, Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is $5 per person. For more information about Hands On!, call 697-8333 or visit the website at www.handsonwnc.org.
March 23 - "Free Asheville Social Media School - Class #2 - Event: Free Asheville Social Media School - Class #2 "Social Media, Networking, Facebook and Twitter" What: Class Start Time: Tuesday, March 23 at 5:00pm End Time: Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00pm Where: The Garage At Biltmore http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=317464288513&mid=1ede29bG4935d439G1a95b9eG7
March 23 - Jenny Arch @ Hands On! - Hands On!, a children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, is excited to announce that musician, Jenny Arch, will visit us March 23 at 10:30 a.m. “Jenny is a museum favorite and we love the energy she brings to her performances and interactions with children,” said Katie Clayton, Assistant Director. Be sure to join us and be ready to groove, move, play, and sing along! The mission of Hands On! is to serve children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe , “hands on” environment. Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street. Regular hours are 10 – 5, Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is $5 per person. For more information about Hands On!, call 697-8333 or visit the website at www.handsonwnc.org.
March 23 - Music and Movement with Jenny Arch - Hands On! is located at 318 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville. Admission is $5 per person, and the museum is open 10-5, Tuesday through Saturday. The mission of Hands On! is to serve the needs of children and families by providing educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe environment. For more information about Hands On! or its programs, call 697-8333 or visit their website at www.handsonwnc.org.
March 23 - Tango Tuesdays - at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St, Downtown Asheville, off Patton Ave. Argentine Tango - "Fundamentals" classes each week with Karen Jaffe 7p-8p, followed by a practica until 8:30 PM, then a "milonga" or social dance party 8:30 to 10:30 PM. Classes run in an 8 week cycle, drop ins always welcome! No partner needed. For more information see tangogypsies.com
March 23 - WNC Woman magazine's "Eat with the Editors" Lunch - Event: WNC Woman magazine's "Eat with the Editors" Lunch What: Mixer Start Time: Tuesday, March 23 at 12:00pm End Time: Tuesday, March 23 at 2:00pm Where: Mother & Son Bistro and Bakery http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=338689049067&mid=1f61e08G4935d439G1b1d107G7
March 24 - UNC Asheville Women’s Tennis vs Gardner-Webb - 2 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 24 - WNC World Folk Dance - class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures, taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and cultural background. Dance traditions include: klezmer, Balkan, gypsy, Israeli, Russian, Greek, Armenian, Scandinavian, French, Argentinian, Turkish, etc. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission $6/person for general public, $4/person for JCC members. For details about particular Wednesdays, call Erik at 828-298-515 or e-mail him
March 25 thru March 28 - Junior Leauge of Asheville Spring Market - The Spring Market is Asheville’s own four-day extravaganza, where premier shopping, children’s events, a 5K race and a great party, all raise money to build a better community. Spring Market, the first celebration of spring, opens Thursday, March 25 with a Spring Soiree, followed by shopping days March 26 through 28. Special events include the Spring into Action 5K and the Bunny Brunch. Spring Market encourages Asheville to burst into spring with fashion, fitness and fun. http://www.juniorleagueasheville.org/content.php?content=smarket
March 25 - Erika Jane & Remember The Bees w/ Pierce Edens - Event: Erika Jane & Remember The Bees w/ Pierce Edens & The Dirty Work What: Concert Start Time: Thursday, March 25 at 9:00pm End Time: Friday, March 26 at 12:00am Where: The Grey Eagle Tavern
March 25 - Glitz N Glam Hollywood Bash - Event: Glitz N Glam Hollywood Bash "The brighter the glitter the better the bash!" What: Club Party Start Time: Thursday, March 25 at 10:00pm End Time: Friday, March 26 at 2:00am Where: Cinjade's http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=357713090368&mid=1fc975dG4935d439G1b524caG7&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 25 - Melange of the Mountains - Event: Melange of the Mountains What: Festival Start Time: Thursday, March 25 at 5:30am End Time: Thursday, March 25 at 8:30am Where: The Gateway Club http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=367473756287&mid=20651bcG4935d439G1ba0e8fG7&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 25 - Spring Soiree - Join us on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm for the opening party of the Spring Market! Your ticket includes food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and exclusive shopping. Tickets are $25 on-line or at the door, so put some spring in your step and join us for a vibrant event.
March 25 - Tenth Annual F-Word Film Festival - UNC Asheville will hold the 10th annual “F-Word Film Festival: A Celebration of Images By and About Women (But For All Audiences)” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. Two award-winning films, “Club Native” and “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority,” will be screened. A panel discussion with UNC Asheville faculty and students will follow the screenings. The event is free and open to the public. In “Club Native,” filmmaker Tracey Deer examines the Mohawk society of her hometown Kahnawake, an Indian reserve in Canada. In Kahnawake there are two unspoken rules: never marry a non-Native, and never have a child with a non-Native. In a community where membership status rests on the measurement of blood “purity,” following one’s heart requires risking one’s Mohawk status, as well as one’s family and community. The 75-minute film has won a number of awards, including the Award of Commendation from the Society for Visual Anthropology Film Festival, the Colin Low Award for Best Canadian Documentary and an Honourable Mention for the Alanis Obomsawin Best Documentary Award. “Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority,” explores the political story of Patsy Takemoto Mink, an Asian American woman who battled racism and sexism and redefined American politics. In 1965 she became the first woman of color in the United States Congress. Seven years later, she ran for the U.S. presidency and co-authored Title IX, the landmark legislation that opened up higher education and athletics to America’s women. The 56-minute film was directed by Kimberlee Bassford, and has received a host of awards, including the Hawaii International Film Festival Audience Award for Favorite Documentary, the DisOrient Asian American Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature and the Zora Neale Hurston Award for Best Documentary Film. For more information, call Lori Horvitz, UNC Asheville associate professor of literature, at 828/251-6590.
March 25 - Tribute to Women of Influence - The 19th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women of Influence Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 25 at 6 pm at the Renaissance Hotel. The Honorary Chair is Maria Roloff, TWIN 2009 Honoree of the year. Tickets are available now through our website or by calling 254-7206 x 206. All proceeds support the YWCA's programs for women and families.
March 25 - UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis vs Gardner-Webb - 2 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 25 - Weapons In Space? - Physicians for Social Responsibility present 'Weapons In Space?" Hear Karl Grossman speak about our nation's plans to weaponize space and how he views the importance of Keeping Space for Peace. This program is an extension of WNCPSR's work for a sustainable world. 7 pm Contacts: Dr. Lew Patrie 828-299-1242 or Ms. Leah Karpen 828-254-5489
March 26 - 50’s Sock Hop Dance - - The Skyland Twirlers host a 50’s Sock Hop Dance at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St, Asheville. A Plus Workshop starts at 7pm, followed at 7:30pm by Mainstream and Plus tips, with rounds and line dances. Non-member fee is $5.00. Please call 650-6405 for more information.
March 26 - Call To Artists: Accepting Entries - Event: Call To Artists: Accepting Entries "Anderson Arts Center's 35th Annual Juried Arts Show" What: Audition Start Time: Friday, March 26 at 10:00am End Time: Saturday, March 27 at 4:00pm Where: Anderson Arts Center http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=314608633180&mid=1e92480G4935d439G1a53f96G7
March 26 - Crystal Ball - Looking toward the future, The Asheville Area Arts Council presents a new spin on the color-themed fund-raising balls of the past with the Crystal Ball. The ballroom of the Grand Bohemian Hotel, aglow with crystal chandeliers, will set the stage for an enchanting winter wonderland. Food, drinks, musical entertainment, performance art, and a silent auction of works by local artists round out the evening, which is a benefit for the AAAC. Grand Bohemian Hotel, 11 Boston Way; Friday, 7-10 p.m.; $65; (828) 258-0710; www.ashevillearts.com.
March 26 - Reflexology with Aromatherapy Workshop - Event: Reflexology with Aromatherapy Workshop "No massage experience necessary!" What: Workshop Start Time: Friday, March 26 at 9:00am End Time: Sunday, March 28 at 6:00pm Where: Center for Massage & Natural Health To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=306517963589&mid=1e7c8a0G4935d439G1a3e7dfG7
March 26 - Teen Egg Hunt - Fri. March 26, 8-8:45pm: Black Mountain Recreation & Parks is hosting a night egg hunt for teens 6th-8th grade, featuring music, games, candy, prizes and more! At Recreation Park on Blue Ridge Rd. Please bring a flashlight. Info: 828-669-2052.
March 26 - The Crystal Ball - "A wonderful event for the Arts Council. Fantastic ambience of the Grand Bohemian Hotel ballroom, Salon and Terrace... fantastic food... champagne... wine... beer... entertainment (Brad Curtioff and Southern SIlk Duo)... amazing auction... & more! Event: The Crystal Ball "a fundraiser for the Asheville Area Arts Council" What: Fundraiser Start Time: Friday, March 26 at 7:00pm End Time: Friday, March 26 at 10:00pm Where: Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville
