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 March 16 - Pack and Sort at MANNA - Help sort food at MANNA Food Bank to be given to 360 agencies serving hungry people in Western North Carolina. Volunteers will assist with sorting and preparing donations or helping with monthly mailings. Volunteers are welcome to bring nonperishable food items to donate to MANNA to help them feed the hungry of WNC. Youth ages 5-15 are welcome to volunteer with adult supervision (infants in backpack/carrier welcome to accompany parent). Youth ages 16+ welcome. Phone: 828-255-0696 | info@handsonasheville.org | Fax: 828-255-8004
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.
- Monthly Sky Watching - Join The Health Adventure's astronomers in front of Pack Place in downtown Asheville for nighttime sky watching. Get an up-close view of the moon, planets and stars, and all other happening galactic phenomena. The Health Adventure staff will have telescopes for sky watchers of all ages. Sky watching programs are held on the second Thursday of every month and are free for all guests. Programs will be held weather permitting. From January through March 2010, programs will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Program times will be adjusted in the spring to account for longer daylight hours. 828.254.6373.
March 12 thru March 14 - Comedy Weekend - A weekend filled with laughter... Just Announced! Sinbad to headline our 22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend with a performance on Saturday, March 13! John Boy and Billy are back as the hosts of our 22nd Annual Comedy Classic Weekend! This weekend for comedy lovers gets better every year! Comedian Sinbad headlines this year’s laugh-out-loud weekend. Friday night performers include Vic Henley and Kathleen Madigan. Saturday night's line up includes Ray Wood, Jr., Jim David and Sinbad. Better make your reservations now, this one sells out. If you have any questions about package options, please call now 800-438-5800 and our reservations specialists will help plan your stay.
March 12 - "Jazz After 5" Concert Series - Downtown Asheville’s popular Jazz After 5 series returns in 2010 with some big changes. The free concert will take place in a great new space at Pack Place from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pack Place and the Asheville Downtown Association co-present the series that features local musicians and food from area restaurants.
March 12 - Leprechaun Dance - The Skyland Twirlers host their Leprechaun Dance at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St., Asheville. Early Rounds start at 7pm, followed at 7:30pm by Mainstream and Plus tips and some Round dances. Non-member fee is $5.00. Please call 650-6405 for more information.
March 12 - Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century - The Asheville Art Museum invites you take an Art Break and enjoy a lunchtime tour of the exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century with Curator Frank Thomson Friday, March 12, 2010 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Art Breaks are free with Museum Membership or admission. Portraiture, and the desire to capture likeness in some permanent way, is one of the oldest forms of art dating back to early Egyptian art. Portraiture was the most popular type of painting in America from Colonial times into the 19th century. This exhibition explores the persistence of this desire to capture images of self and others as it changed over time and its continued importance in contemporary American art and popular culture. The exhibition includes images in the following categories: formal portraits, self-portraits, portraits of animals and portraits of friends or models. It includes works in a variety of media and range of styles including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, sculpture and new media. The exhibition includes works drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection and works borrowed from the Johnson Collection, the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and other private collections. Approximately 40 artists will be represented including Thomas Eakins, John Singer Sargent, Alice Neel, Elizabeth Catlett, Leonard Baskin, Oscar Bailey, Alex Katz, Chuck Close, William Wegman and Annie Liebovitz, among others. Artists with ties to Western North Carolina to be included are Jonathan Williams, S. Tucker Cooke, Rob Amberg and Kenny Pieper.
March 12 - ZDay, a Global Awareness Event - Supporters of The NC Chapter of the Zeitgeist Movement will present an event open to the community in honor of Zeitgeist Day (shortened: ZDay). ZDay is an annual day of global action, occurring annually in the month of March. It is designed to explore the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia and increase awareness about a proposed solution that involves the creative application of Science and Technology for social concern on a global scale in the form of a "Resource-Based Economy".
March 13 thru March 18 - Asheville Jewish Film Festival - The Fine Arts Theatre and Center for Jewish Studies at UNC-Asheville and The Asheville Art Museum present The Second Annual Asheville Jewish Film Festival; March 13-18, 2010 at the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, NC. 828-232-0257
March 13 - 2nd Saturday Artist Market - The 2nd Saturday Artist Market opens the 2010 season in a new location and with a new sponsor! Popular east-West Asheville music venue The Rocket Club joins Crazy Green Studios as event sponsor and will also host the monthly Market. The new season will open on March 13 and will take place the 2nd Saturday of each month, from 11:00am – 5:00pm through December. The Rocket Club is located at 401 Haywood Road in West Asheville, NC. For more information, please contact Lori Theriault at 828.333.0622.
March 13 - Johnson's Crossroad at Red Step Artworks - Event: Johnson's Crossroad at Red Step Artworks Start Time: Saturday, March 13 at 8:00pm End Time: Saturday, March 13 at 10:00pm Where: 240 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=348114521663&mid=201d027G4935d439G1b7d257G7&bcode=Zod_i&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 13 - March of the Leprechauns - Green beer, as well as local microbrews, will be flowing during Hendersonville’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival and parade. Celtic music performances go on throughout the day, and prizes await the best-dressed leprechaun and best storefront display. Join the pub crawl in the evening.5th St. between Main and Church streets; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., parade 11 a.m.; free; (828) 697-2022; www.downtownhendersonville.org
March 13 - Shamrock Run - Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care presents the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run! ACS invites the Asheville community and beyond to join the fun of promoting physical and spiritual health while benefitting the athletic and drama departments! Experience the beauty of Asheville's hilly streets with a 1K Fun Run starting at 9 am followed by the 5K and 10K. This mix of health and fellowship will begin the night before at Asheville Catholic School with race packet pick-up and a high-carb meal. http://www.ashevilleshamrock.com/
March 13 - UNC Asheville Men’s Tennis vs North Georgia - 11 a.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 13 - UNC Asheville Women’s Tennis vs North Georgia - 11 a.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 15 - Asheville Adult ADHD - Come out and join the Asheville area Adult ADHD Meetup. We offer support, share our personal stories about adult ADD and discuss general adult ADD characteristics. Our meetings are FREE and ‘private’. For information - http://www.meetup.com/Asheville-Adult-ADHD-Meetup-Group/ or call 681-7100 Monday, March 15 (7-8:30pm)
March 16 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.
March 16 - Caregiver Wellness Program - Duke Conference Room at Park Ridge Hospital - Caregiver Wellness Program March 16, 5:30 p.m. A support group sponsored by Park Ridge HOPE Behavioral Health Services for family members or friends caring for an older adult. For more information, visit www.caregiverwellness.org or call 681-2203.
March 16 - Jazz for Justice - Event: Jazz for Justice What: Fundraiser Start Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30pm End Time: Tuesday, March 16 at 8:00pm Where: The Venue, Downtown Asheville http://www.pisgahlegal.org/
March 16 - Sandburg Home Annual Meeting - The featured speaker is Dr. James Nations, Vice President for the National Parks Conservation Association Center for State of the Parks. Dr. Nations will share the 2009 State of the Parks Resource Assessment for Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, as well as common themes among other national parks’ resource assessments. The National Parks Conservation Association initiated the State of the Parks program in 2000 to assess the condition of natural and cultural resources in the parks, and determine how well equipped the National Park Service is to protect the parks—its stewardship capacity. The goal is to provide information that will help policymakers, the public, and the National Park Service improve conditions in national parks, celebrate successes as models for other parks, and ensure a lasting legacy for future generations. Since 1919, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has been the leading voice of the American people in protecting and enhancing the National Park System. NPCA, its members, and partners work together to protect the park system and preserve the nation’s natural, historical, and cultural heritage for generations to come. More than a century ago, Congress established Yellowstone as the world’s first national park. Today, Americans are learning that national park designation alone cannot provide full resource protection. Many parks are compromised by development of adjacent lands, air and water pollution, invasive plants and animals, and rapid increases in motorized recreation. Park officials may lack adequate information on the status of and trends in conditions of critical resources.
March 16 - Transportation Planning and Congestion Management Focus Group - The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a focus group on long range transportation planning and congestion management on behalf of the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: March 16, 8 – 9:30 a.m. at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. Recent changes to federal laws, as well as funding shortfalls, have led to reconsideration of how to manage traffic in metropolitan, rapidly growing and rural communities. If your business manages a fleet, is responsible for shipment of freight throughout the region, or is otherwise impacted by traffic congestion and transportation infrastructure, your participation and input would be welcomed and valued. The focus group will include a brief introduction to the planning process, a mapping exercise where participants will identify congested areas, identify potential improvements to those areas and prioritize those improvements. Please RSVP
March 16 - UNC Asheville Women’s Tennis vs North Carolina A&T - 2 p.m. For more information and tickets please visit http://www.uncabulldogs.com
March 16 - WORKSHOP Creating Mosaics with Artist Jessica Levine - West Virginia resident Jessica Levine learned her craft by working for a number of years with Isaiah Zagar (subject of the movie, In A Dream). Levine has produced over 40 mosaics throughout the United States working with community groups and organizations. She'll lead us through the step-by-step process as we create a mural over three days; participants will also create an item to take home. No experience necessary - this is a fun, albeit slightly messy, group activity. Materials will be provided; pre-registration is required. Please contact Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager for reservations at 828.253.3227, ext. 120 or nsokolove@ashevilleart.org.
March 17 thru March 18 - Celebrate the day of St. Patrick at Craggie's Public House! - Event: Celebrate the day of St. Patrick at Craggie's Public House! What: Performance Start Time: Wednesday, March 17 at 4:00pm End Time: Thursday, March 18 at 12:00am Where: 197 Hilliard - Downtown Asheville To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=341852924710&mid=1fa1a9cG4935d439G1b3fadcG7&n_m=news%40asheville.com
March 17 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.
March 17 - 3rd Annual Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest! - RiverLink is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Earth Day Art and Poetry Contest! The contest is open to preK-12th graders of the French Broad River Watershed!Submissions being accepted now!!! Winners will be on display in Holly Library at AB Tech! Categories:~Poetry~2D (all mediums accepted, up to 11x17)~Sculpture (up to 18 in. cubed)~Photography~Bookmark Art Submission deadline is March 17th, 2009. Visit our site for more details and to upload a submission form. We also need volunteers to help out with labeling, categorizing, matting and cataloging artwork! Please contact Rebecca Childress, Education Coordinator, at education@riverlink.org or 828-252-8474 x. 111 for more information!
March 17 - Danny Ellis presents 800 Voices - Out of the troubled times of 1950's and 1960's Ireland comes a story of astonishing strength and beauty. Internationally acclaimed musician and songwriter, Danny Ellis, offers us a rare perspective, documenting his early life in Artane Industrial School, Dublin's most infamous orphanage. Danny's uplifting and poignant songs and stories are accompanied by Jack Devereux and Jamie Laval on fiddle, mandolin, whistles, and uillean pipes. "800 Voices" is a journey of the spirit not to be missed. Proceeds from patron tickets will go to support Leaf International, a non-profit program that empowers youth globally through music and performance arts. This show is not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Tickets: Regular $30, Patron $50. This is at the Diana Wortham Theater at 7pm. Call 828-257-4530 for more information.
March 17 - Help Plan the Nature Center’s Future - The Western North Carolina Nature Center is currently working with a well-known strategic planning firm to chart a course for our future development and we want to hear from you! On Wednesday March 17th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm, there will be a special Town Hall meeting at the City of Asheville’s Public Work Building, 161 S. Charlotte Street. All interested citizens are invited to come and share ideas and suggestions to help grow our wonderful Nature Center. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 828 298–5600.
March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day crafts and scavenger hunt - St. Patrick’s Day crafts and scavenger hunt 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 18 - FENCE presents Color Me Green - 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 18 - SpiegelmanPre-school Storytime Session - Attention all Pre-schoolers. Join a member of the Museum's Staff or a librarian from Buncombe County for an afternoon of storytime as we read from classic children's books in the Museum's exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things examines original book illustrations from artists who are committed to the genre of children's books. The exhibition includes working drawings, finished paintings, collages, molded paper, woodcuts and digitally produced illustrations from well-known as well as emerging artists. Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Free
March 18 - Stroke/Aphasia Support Group - Park Ridge Hospital - Henderson County Stroke/Aphasia Support Group. March 18, 3 p.m. Support group offered to stroke survivors coping with an aphasia disorder and for other individuals diagnosed with aphasia. Caregivers, family, and friends are encouraged to participate as well. Call Brenda Oakley at 687-5261.
