Friday, July 03, 2009
| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 23, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free with parking fee - $6 per vehicle. | |
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Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center from will have a chance to explore this engaging quilt exhibit featuring works by Mary Stori. Mary is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook, six quilt books and a DVD, "Mary Stori... More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Sunday, November 01, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free for members or with parking fee ($6 per personal vehicle) | |
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In conjunction with The North Carolina Arboretum’s celebration as an official part of the NC Birding Trail, this exhibit explores how art and science work together in Pratt and Sill’s artistic illustrations of birds. More information. |
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| Where: | Folk Art Center | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-298-7928 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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This exhibition in the Folk Art Center's Main Gallery showcases the work of new members to the Southern Highland Craft Guild featuring a variety of media including pottery, jewelry, glass, mixed media and woodworking. More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $424 tuition fee, $50 lab fee, $75 registration fee | |
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Summer Workshops: (Workshops meet 9am-4pm M-F) Ceramic Glazes Enlightenment Pete Pinnell May 25-29 Wall Pieces and the Commission Process Kathy Triplett June 1-5 Forming Clay with Molds Tom Spleth June 8-12 Image Transfer Techniques for Clay Paul Wandless June 15-19 The Narrative in Clay Kathy Ki... More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, June 08, 2009 - Friday, August 14, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $140 | |
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KIDS CAMP 2009 Odyssey will offer eighteen weeklong pottery camps for kids: · Sessions for ages 4-7 meet June 8-12 from 2-5pm and July 6-10 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 4-8 meet July 13-17 from 9-noon and August 10-14 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 5-8 meet June 15-19 from 2-5pm and June... More information. |
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, June 06, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Daily | |
| Phone: | 828-253-7651 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Join Grovewood Gallery on June 6 (11am – 3pm) for the opening of Sculpture for the Garden – Grovewood’s 2nd annual invitational, outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibit will feature large-scale, contemporary outdoor sculptures by nationally recognized artists from around the country. Sculptures ... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Monday, June 29, 2009 - Friday, July 03, 2009 | |
| Time: | All day Session - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Members: $140 / Non-Members: $160 | |
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Spend a week sampling the greatest hits of Pack Place. Campers will visit the three museums each day. Create a comet, experiment with gravity, and explore the rings of Saturn while we investigate physics on earth and in space at The Health Adventure. Mine for gems, hunt for fossils, blast off into space, explore dinosa... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Area | |
| Date(s): | Monday, June 29, 2009 - Friday, July 03, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9am-3pm | |
| Phone: | 828-252-8474 x111 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $225/camper | |
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Treat your kids to an adventurous and affordable summer camp experience with RiverLink's French Broad River Camps. RiverCamps is tailored to rising 3rd-8th graders, costs $225 per camper, and combines river recreation, environmental education, and service learning. Your children will have the opportunity to plant tr... More information. |
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Monday, August 10, 2009 | |
| Time: | Call for details. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.7651 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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How many personalities does your chair have? Grovewood Gallery in Asheville presents Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture - a unique studio furniture exhibition chop full of character. This invitational exhibition will coincide with The Furniture Society’s 2009 conference in Boone, NC and... More information. |
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| Where: | The Health Adventure | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Sunday, September 06, 2009 | |
| Time: | 10 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-6373 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Visit website for details. | |
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This exclusive exhibit is based on Marc Brown’s wildly popular books and the Emmy award winning PBS series produced by WGBH-TV Boston. A series of imaginative environments invite kids to join Arthur and his friends in the Library, at a Backyard Sleepover, in the Read Family Kitchen, and in Mr. Ratburn’s ... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 08, 2009 - Sunday, September 13, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.3227 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan exhibit will feature the bold, colorful and expressive drawings and sculpture of Buchanan. More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 22, 2009 - Friday, August 21, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft & Traditional Art, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, is intended to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Works by 58 master traditional artists and contemporary craftspeople from the Southern Arts Fe... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Looking Back exhibition will explore the Museum's collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an interest in the art of the Southeast and Western North Carolina and will celebrate the generosity of collectors and community supporters who have helped build this extraordinary resource over the last six... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Area Arts Council Galleries | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Mon - Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Sun 1 pm - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-251-1101 - event info. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
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The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce its Strategic Partnership with local artist Jonas Gerard. On display will be abstracts and mixed media on canvas as well as ceramic tiles. Gerard's work will be on display in the Arts Council's Front Gallery located at 11 Biltmore Avenue and running from June t... More information. |
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| Where: | Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, July 02, 2009 - Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | Call for details. | |
| Phone: | (800) 438-1601 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Call for details. | |
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On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 | |
| Time: | 5:00 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Looking Back will explore the Museum's collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an interest in the art of the Southeast and Western North Carolina and will celebrate the generosity of collectors and community supporters who have helped build this extraordinary resource over the last six decades. More information.
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| Where: | The Orange Peel |
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| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 pm, 8 pm doors | |
| Phone: | 828-225-5851 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | $15.00 advance | $17.00 door | |
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Tonight's show will feature the "Magical Mystery Horns" and the "Lonely Heart Strings", orchestral accompaniment that will allow the band to explore some of the Beatles' more complex musical repertoire. The audience will be treated to studio classics like " |
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| Where: | Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) |
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| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8:00 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-1320 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $22.00 | |
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'TIL BETH DO US PART - Asheville Community Theatre. Hilarious World Premiere Comedy about a long-married couple and their attempts to keep a newly hired 'Southern-fried Mary Poppins from Hell' from sabotaging their relationship, from the playwrights Jones Hope Wooten, who penned DEARLY BELOVED, CHRISTMAS BELLES, SOUTH... More information.
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| Where: | Flat Rock Playhouse | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Saturday, July 18, 2009 | |
| Time: | Wed - Sat at 8:15 pm, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 2:15 | |
| Phone: | 866-732-8008 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Tickets are $30. Discounts are available for seniors, students and groups. | |
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Flat Rock Playhouse presents Perfect Wedding. Despite the title of this laugh-aloud comedy, Bill’s wedding day is anything but perfect. Onstage July 1 – July 18. Evening performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:15 pm, with matinee performances most Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at ... More information. |
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| Where: | Grey Eagle | |
| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-232-5800 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | $10 advance | $12 day of show | |
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Blues singer and guitarist T-Model Ford was born as James Lewis Carter Ford in 1924 in the small rural town of Forest, Mississippi. By age eleven T-Model was plowing a field behind a mule on his family's farm. Ford got a job at a local saw mill in his early teens. T-Model eventually secured an even better job as a t... More information. |
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| Where: | Nantahala Outdoor Center | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 - Sunday, July 05, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8 am - 12 am | |
| Phone: | 800-232-7238 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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When summer days get hot, nothing's cooler than a dip in the Nantahala River and a sweet deal to go with it! Enjoy live music, fun and games and incredible sales at our Outfitter's Store. More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Sunday, November 01, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free for members or with parking fee ($6 per personal vehicle) | |
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In conjunction with The North Carolina Arboretum’s celebration as an official part of the NC Birding Trail, this exhibit explores how art and science work together in Pratt and Sill’s artistic illustrations of birds. More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 23, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free with parking fee - $6 per vehicle. | |
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Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center from will have a chance to explore this engaging quilt exhibit featuring works by Mary Stori. Mary is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook, six quilt books and a DVD, "Mary Stori... More information. |
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| Where: | Folk Art Center | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-298-7928 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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This exhibition in the Folk Art Center's Main Gallery showcases the work of new members to the Southern Highland Craft Guild featuring a variety of media including pottery, jewelry, glass, mixed media and woodworking. More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $424 tuition fee, $50 lab fee, $75 registration fee | |
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Summer Workshops: (Workshops meet 9am-4pm M-F) Ceramic Glazes Enlightenment Pete Pinnell May 25-29 Wall Pieces and the Commission Process Kathy Triplett June 1-5 Forming Clay with Molds Tom Spleth June 8-12 Image Transfer Techniques for Clay Paul Wandless June 15-19 The Narrative in Clay Kathy Ki... More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, June 08, 2009 - Friday, August 14, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $140 | |
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KIDS CAMP 2009 Odyssey will offer eighteen weeklong pottery camps for kids: · Sessions for ages 4-7 meet June 8-12 from 2-5pm and July 6-10 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 4-8 meet July 13-17 from 9-noon and August 10-14 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 5-8 meet June 15-19 from 2-5pm and June... More information. |
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, June 06, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Daily | |
| Phone: | 828-253-7651 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Join Grovewood Gallery on June 6 (11am – 3pm) for the opening of Sculpture for the Garden – Grovewood’s 2nd annual invitational, outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibit will feature large-scale, contemporary outdoor sculptures by nationally recognized artists from around the country. Sculptures ... More information. |
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Monday, August 10, 2009 | |
| Time: | Call for details. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.7651 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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How many personalities does your chair have? Grovewood Gallery in Asheville presents Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture - a unique studio furniture exhibition chop full of character. This invitational exhibition will coincide with The Furniture Society’s 2009 conference in Boone, NC and... More information. |
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| Where: | The Health Adventure | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Sunday, September 06, 2009 | |
| Time: | 10 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-6373 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Visit website for details. | |
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This exclusive exhibit is based on Marc Brown’s wildly popular books and the Emmy award winning PBS series produced by WGBH-TV Boston. A series of imaginative environments invite kids to join Arthur and his friends in the Library, at a Backyard Sleepover, in the Read Family Kitchen, and in Mr. Ratburn’s ... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 08, 2009 - Sunday, September 13, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.3227 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan exhibit will feature the bold, colorful and expressive drawings and sculpture of Buchanan. More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 22, 2009 - Friday, August 21, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft & Traditional Art, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, is intended to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Works by 58 master traditional artists and contemporary craftspeople from the Southern Arts Fe... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Looking Back exhibition will explore the Museum's collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an interest in the art of the Southeast and Western North Carolina and will celebrate the generosity of collectors and community supporters who have helped build this extraordinary resource over the last six... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Area Arts Council Galleries | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Mon - Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Sun 1 pm - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-251-1101 - event info. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
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The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce its Strategic Partnership with local artist Jonas Gerard. On display will be abstracts and mixed media on canvas as well as ceramic tiles. Gerard's work will be on display in the Arts Council's Front Gallery located at 11 Biltmore Avenue and running from June t... More information. |
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| Where: | North Buncombe High School Soccer practice field | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 10 am - 10 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-645-2030 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free! | |
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MPAC presents the 4th of July Block Party as a continuance of Weaverville's 15 year old celebration with average attendance of 31,000. This celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4th 2009, from 10 am to 10 pm at the North Buncombe High School Soccer practice field located at 890 Clarks Chapel Rd Weaverville, ... More information. |
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| Where: | Lexington Ave. Courtyard | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 11 am - 4 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-257-4000 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Soak in the sun, look fly and shop yourself happy! Enjoy local Indie Art, Craft & Design while munching on Bouchon's famous French Fries (and Crêpes) and listening to live music in the Lexintgon Avenue Courtyard (entrance at 58 North Lexington Avenue). Opening Day is May 23rd. The Bazaar will take place every 1s... More information. |
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| Where: | Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, July 02, 2009 - Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | Call for details. | |
| Phone: | (800) 438-1601 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Call for details. | |
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On the first full weekend in July our special brand of fireworks happen as a three-day explosion of authentic Indian dancing, drumming and tribal regalia. Dance competitions kick the excitement up even higher. More information. |
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| Where: | Downtown Asheville | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 1 - 10 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-251-1122 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Saturday, July 4th, 2009 The City of Asheville invites you to join us downtown for the 4th of July Celebration. An event for the whole family, the festivities start in the early afternoon and continue throughout the evening. The day will feature live music from some of Asheville’s hottest bands along with a wi... More information. |
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| Where: | Martin Luther King Park | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 7 - 9:30 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-258-6101 x345 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, while Pack Square Park is undergoing construction. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, and informal jam sessions. Come celebrate the treasured cultural her... More information. |
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| Where: | McCormack Field | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 7:05 pm | |
| Phone: | 882-258-0428 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | US $7.00 - US $15.00 | |
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Sponsored by Asheville Savings Bank More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) |
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| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8:00 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-1320 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $22.00 | |
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'TIL BETH DO US PART - Asheville Community Theatre. Hilarious World Premiere Comedy about a long-married couple and their attempts to keep a newly hired 'Southern-fried Mary Poppins from Hell' from sabotaging their relationship, from the playwrights Jones Hope Wooten, who penned DEARLY BELOVED, CHRISTMAS BELLES, SOUTH... More information.
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| Where: | Flat Rock Playhouse | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Saturday, July 18, 2009 | |
| Time: | Wed - Sat at 8:15 pm, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 2:15 | |
| Phone: | 866-732-8008 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Tickets are $30. Discounts are available for seniors, students and groups. | |
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Flat Rock Playhouse presents Perfect Wedding. Despite the title of this laugh-aloud comedy, Bill’s wedding day is anything but perfect. Onstage July 1 – July 18. Evening performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:15 pm, with matinee performances most Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at ... More information. |
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| Where: | Grey Eagle | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9pm | |
| Phone: | 828-232-5800 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | $TBD | |
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In the front room was a broken sofa propped on bricks, nothing more. One wonky spring reared from the back with a beer can seized in its coils and deeply couched in the mouse-colored and napless upholstery sat a row of drunks. Hey Suttree, they called. More information. |
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| Where: | Nantahala Outdoor Center | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, July 04, 2009 - Sunday, July 05, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8 am - 12 am | |
| Phone: | 800-232-7238 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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When summer days get hot, nothing's cooler than a dip in the Nantahala River and a sweet deal to go with it! Enjoy live music, fun and games and incredible sales at our Outfitter's Store. More information. |
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| Where: | Folk Art Center | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-298-7928 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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This exhibition in the Folk Art Center's Main Gallery showcases the work of new members to the Southern Highland Craft Guild featuring a variety of media including pottery, jewelry, glass, mixed media and woodworking. More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Friday, July 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $424 tuition fee, $50 lab fee, $75 registration fee | |
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Summer Workshops: (Workshops meet 9am-4pm M-F) Ceramic Glazes Enlightenment Pete Pinnell May 25-29 Wall Pieces and the Commission Process Kathy Triplett June 1-5 Forming Clay with Molds Tom Spleth June 8-12 Image Transfer Techniques for Clay Paul Wandless June 15-19 The Narrative in Clay Kathy Ki... More information. |
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| Where: | Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts | |
| Date(s): | Monday, June 08, 2009 - Friday, August 14, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828.285.0210 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $140 | |
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KIDS CAMP 2009 Odyssey will offer eighteen weeklong pottery camps for kids: · Sessions for ages 4-7 meet June 8-12 from 2-5pm and July 6-10 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 4-8 meet July 13-17 from 9-noon and August 10-14 from 9-noon. · Sessions for ages 5-8 meet June 15-19 from 2-5pm and June... More information. |
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Saturday, June 06, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Daily | |
| Phone: | 828-253-7651 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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Join Grovewood Gallery on June 6 (11am – 3pm) for the opening of Sculpture for the Garden – Grovewood’s 2nd annual invitational, outdoor sculpture exhibition. This exhibit will feature large-scale, contemporary outdoor sculptures by nationally recognized artists from around the country. Sculptures ... More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 23, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free with parking fee - $6 per vehicle. | |
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Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center from will have a chance to explore this engaging quilt exhibit featuring works by Mary Stori. Mary is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook, six quilt books and a DVD, "Mary Stori... More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Sunday, November 01, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free for members or with parking fee ($6 per personal vehicle) | |
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In conjunction with The North Carolina Arboretum’s celebration as an official part of the NC Birding Trail, this exhibit explores how art and science work together in Pratt and Sill’s artistic illustrations of birds. More information. |
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| Where: | The Health Adventure | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Sunday, September 06, 2009 | |
| Time: | 10 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-6373 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Visit website for details. | |
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This exclusive exhibit is based on Marc Brown’s wildly popular books and the Emmy award winning PBS series produced by WGBH-TV Boston. A series of imaginative environments invite kids to join Arthur and his friends in the Library, at a Backyard Sleepover, in the Read Family Kitchen, and in Mr. Ratburn’s ... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 08, 2009 - Sunday, September 13, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.3227 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan exhibit will feature the bold, colorful and expressive drawings and sculpture of Buchanan. More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, May 22, 2009 - Friday, August 21, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft & Traditional Art, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, is intended to acquaint Americans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy. Works by 58 master traditional artists and contemporary craftspeople from the Southern Arts Fe... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. / Fridays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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Looking Back exhibition will explore the Museum's collection of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries with an interest in the art of the Southeast and Western North Carolina and will celebrate the generosity of collectors and community supporters who have helped build this extraordinary resource over the last six... More information.
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| Where: | Grovewood Gallery | |
| Date(s): | Monday, May 25, 2009 - Monday, August 10, 2009 | |
| Time: | Call for details. | |
| Phone: | 828.253.7651 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free | |
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How many personalities does your chair have? Grovewood Gallery in Asheville presents Dual Personalities: Multifunctional Contemporary Furniture - a unique studio furniture exhibition chop full of character. This invitational exhibition will coincide with The Furniture Society’s 2009 conference in Boone, NC and... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Area Arts Council Galleries | |
| Date(s): | Friday, June 05, 2009 - Thursday, December 31, 2009 | |
| Time: | Mon - Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Sun 1 pm - 6 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-251-1101 - event info. | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
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The Asheville Area Arts Council is pleased to announce its Strategic Partnership with local artist Jonas Gerard. On display will be abstracts and mixed media on canvas as well as ceramic tiles. Gerard's work will be on display in the Arts Council's Front Gallery located at 11 Biltmore Avenue and running from June t... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Sunday, July 05, 2009 | |
| Time: | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Adults $6.00 / Students & Seniors $5.00 / Children under 4 Free | |
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To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Asheville Art Museum will present an exhibition examining the photography of Masa including his seminal images of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This exhibition will demonstrate why Masa has been called "the Anse... More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Sunday, July 05, 2009 | |
| Time: | 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free with Museum Membership or admission | |
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This half-hour long profile offers great insight into Beverly Buchanan's working process as we watch her create a drawing from beginning to end. Along the way we learn how her life as an artist began and the stories behind her work.
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| Where: | McCormack Field | |
| Date(s): | Sunday, July 05, 2009 | |
| Time: | 7:05 pm | |
| Phone: | 882-258-0428 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | US $7.00 - US $15.00 | |
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Sponsored by Asheville Savings Bank More information.
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| Where: | Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) |
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| Date(s): | Friday, July 03, 2009 - Sunday, July 19, 2009 | |
| Time: | 8:00 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-254-1320 - event info. | |
| Admission: | $22.00 | |
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'TIL BETH DO US PART - Asheville Community Theatre. Hilarious World Premiere Comedy about a long-married couple and their attempts to keep a newly hired 'Southern-fried Mary Poppins from Hell' from sabotaging their relationship, from the playwrights Jones Hope Wooten, who penned DEARLY BELOVED, CHRISTMAS BELLES, SOUTH... More information.
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| Where: | Flat Rock Playhouse | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - Saturday, July 18, 2009 | |
| Time: | Wed - Sat at 8:15 pm, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 2:15 | |
| Phone: | 866-732-8008 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Tickets are $30. Discounts are available for seniors, students and groups. | |
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Flat Rock Playhouse presents Perfect Wedding. Despite the title of this laugh-aloud comedy, Bill’s wedding day is anything but perfect. Onstage July 1 – July 18. Evening performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:15 pm, with matinee performances most Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at ... More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Sunday, November 01, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Free for members or with parking fee ($6 per personal vehicle) | |
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In conjunction with The North Carolina Arboretum’s celebration as an official part of the NC Birding Trail, this exhibit explores how art and science work together in Pratt and Sill’s artistic illustrations of birds. More information. |
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| Where: | North Carolina Arboretum | |
| Date(s): | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - Sunday, August 23, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9 am - 5 pm | |
| Phone: | 828-665-2492 - venue info. | |
| Admission: | Free with parking fee - $6 per vehicle. | |
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Visitors to the Arboretum's Education Center from will have a chance to explore this engaging quilt exhibit featuring works by Mary Stori. Mary is an internationally recognized quiltmaker, fashion designer, instructor, lecturer, and quilt show judge who has authored a cookbook, six quilt books and a DVD, "Mary Stori... More information. |
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| Where: | Asheville Art Museum | |
| Date(s): | Monday, July 06, 2009 - Friday, July 10, 2009 | |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | |
| Phone: | 828-253-3227 - event info. | |
| Admission: | Half Day (9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Members: $85; Non-Members: $95 / All-Day (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.): Members: $150; Non-Members: $175 | |
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6th - 8th grade students will explore various techniques and applications of drawing and painting media suchas graphite, pastel, charcoal, watercolor, tempera and ac | ||