“Dog Sees God” has performances February 1 – 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $6 for students. HART Theater, 250 Pigeon St. in Waynesville. Call (828) 456-6322, or visit www.harttheatre.com Thursday, February 7 Toast Asheville A top flight evening of fine wines, craft beer, and aContinue Reading

Friday, January 4 Asheville Gallery of Art New Members Show Works by Mary Webster, Everett Schmidt, Eileen Ross and Jennine Hough will be featured. Their work is quite unique and representative of the gallery’s diversity. Reception from 5:30-8:30. Show runs from January 1-25. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College St.Continue Reading

through December Sweet Lights A display and sale of hand-made candlesticks, candelabra and candy dishes on display through December 31, 2012. Mica Gallery is located on North Mitchell Avenue in downtown Bakersville, NC. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.micagallerync.com or call (828) 688-6422.Continue Reading

November 1-3 What Teachers Make Andrew Hampton Livingston performs some of Taylor Mali’s best-known poems at the Fernihurst Annex (Carriage House Theatre) on the campus of A-B Tech. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, available at the door at 7 p.m. For directions or more information visit www1.abtech.edu or call (828) 329-2166.Continue Reading

October 1 Two Exhibitions Open at Crimson Laurel Gallery “Veil” features the work of Marshall, NC ceramic artist Matt Kelleher. “Stories by Hand” will feature the works of ceramic artist Jenny Mendes, and Marshall, NC ceramic artist Shoko Teruyama. Crimson Laurel Gallery, 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC 28705. (828) 688-3599.Continue Reading

Monday, September 3 Free Labor Day Concert Members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra will perform on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage in Pack Square Park. The 90 minute concert will be conducted by Daniel Meyer beginning at 7 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. InContinue Reading

Thursday – Saturday, August 2-4 85th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival The nation’s longest running folk festival. This three-day event showcases the best of the region’s old-time and bluegrass musicians, mountain dance groups, cloggers, and ballad singers. 7 p.m. nightly at Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place in downtownContinue Reading

July 1, 8, 15 & 22 Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival World-class musicians performing a variety of chamber music works. Concerts are Sundays at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 250 Pigeon Street, Waynesville. Tickets are $20. Phone (828) 452-0593. Richard Shulman Concerts Sundays, July 1, 15, 22, & 29Continue Reading

Every Tuesday Two for Tuesdays Two bands. Two bucks. Encouraging new bands to showcase their passion for music and live performance. All ages, free, 7-10 p.m. One Stop, 55 College Street, Asheville. Call (828) 255-7777, www.ashevillemusichall.com. Friday, June 1 Ruth Ilg’s Meditazioni Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. NewContinue Reading