Wednesday, April 1
Museum Opening Day
The Swannanoa Valley Museum opens for the season. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. 223 West State Street, Black Mountain. www.swannanoavalleymuseum.org, (828) 669-9566.
Friday, April 3
New Artists, Old Friends
Suzy Shultz and Grant Penny share the showcase with gallery luminary Karen Titus Smith. First Friday Art Walk, opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Artetude Gallery, 89 Patton Ave., downtown Asheville. (828) 252-1466, www.artetudegallery.com
Back to the Drawing Board
Artists “take-over” the Benchspace Gallery & Workshop for a 24-hour period. Each project begins with a public reception from 6-9 p.m. Friday evening and continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
- April 3-4 – Hand in Hand, Tanya Aguiñiga, Community Felt-In.
- May 1-2 – In Song Sing On: The Songbook Project, David Wilson
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 67 Broadway Street, Asheville. (828) 785-1357, www.craftcreativitydesign.org
Saturday, April 4
Easter on the Green
Share the beauty of spring and listen to the squeals of sheer joy as the little ones play in the bounce house or run to gather eggs in the Easter Egg Hunt. From 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park in downtown
Asheville.
Saturday, April 4
Mountain Marionettes
A collection of yarns about life in the Blue Ridge. Features traditional marionette variety acts and music ranging from bluegrass to classical. Show begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8, available at www.whitehorseblackmountain.com. White Horse, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain.
Saturday, April 4
Crimson Laurel Gallery
“New Work” by featured artist Patrick Crabb, and two person exhibition “American West” by Jason Bohnert and Steven Schaeffer – through April 28. “Close Quarters” exhibition with Mark Errol and Lindsay Rogers, through June 3. Bakersville, NC. (828) 688-3599. www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com
Monday, April 6
Take Two Jazz
Pianist Bill Bares and Vibraphonist Matthew Richmond. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. $12. White Horse, 105C Montreat Road, Black Mountain. www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Tuesday, April 7
Gallery Opening
The Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery opens a new show celebrating the ceramic art of Mary Jimenez and Ed Rivera and other gallery members. 2238 Clingman Avenue, Asheville.
Diana Wortham Theatre
- Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 & 8 – Pilobolus, 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11 – Mainstage Series presents New York Voices at 8 p.m.
- Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 & 15 – Theatreworks USA’s Curious George,
10 a.m. and 12 p.m. - Friday, April 17 – Carl Sandburg’s American Songbag. 6:30 p.m. in the Forum. Led by Beth & Jim Magill.
- Thursday, April 30 –The Barra MacNeils at 8 p.m.
Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square, downtown Asheville. (828) 210-9837, www.dwtheatre.com
April 8-11
UNC Asheville 2nd Annual Arts Fest
Musical and theatrical performances, exhibits, creative workshops and more. Free and ticketed events. More details at arts.unca.edu/arts-fest.
April 8, 10, 12
Almost, Maine
A whimsical romantic comedy, performed by UNC Asheville students. 7:30 p.m. April 8; 10 a.m. April 10; 1 p.m. April 12. Free and open to the public. UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theatre. Visit arts.unca.edu/arts-fest
Haywood County Public Library Spring Events
- Thursday, April 9 – Planting with the Seasons, 5:30 p.m. with Master Gardener Hughes Roberts.
- Tuesday, April 21 – Square-Foot Gardening, 5:30 p.m. Get a great yield from a small amount of space. With Master Gardener Hughes Roberts.
Canton Public Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. (828) 648-2924, www.haywoodlibrary.org
Asheville Art Museum Spring Workshops
- Friday, April 10 – Drawing Faces
- Saturday, April 11 – Collage
- Friday, April 17 – Altered Books
Taught by San Francisco artist Pamela Lanza. For details, contact the Museum at (828) 253-3227 or email lalanza@earthlink.net.
Friday, April 10
Trio Cavatina
Concert at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Asheville. Tickets are $38. Under 25 admitted free. For more information please visit www.ashevillechambermusic.org.
Saturday, April 11
Fiddlin’ 5K
“Run for the Music” race in Mars Hill begins at 9 a.m. Local musicians perform at locations along the course. More details at lunsfordfestival.com/home/fiddlin-5k, or contact Hannah Furguiele at hfurguiele@mhu.edu.
Saturday, April 11
Barrel Tasting
A private tour, tastings of not yet released wines and current releases, and your choice of picnic lunch. Held at Addison Farms Vineyard, 4005 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester, NC. (828) 581-WINE (9463). For more details, or to reserve your tickets, please visit addisonfarms.net
Saturday, April 11
5K/10K Road Race
Begins at 2 p.m. Benefits the Blk Mtn Greenways trails and paths. The race starts and finishes at Pisgah Brewery. Awards to winners after the race. This Grand Prix event is hosted by the Black Mountain Greenways Commission. Go to IMAthlete.com to register.
Saturday, April 11
Second Saturday Event
The Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery joins the River Art District’s Second Saturday Event. Demonstrations, refreshments, music, and art. 238 Clingman Avenue, Asheville.
The Writers’ Workshop
- Saturday, April 11: Science Fiction writing with Norris Orbach.
- Saturday, April 25: Screenplay writing with Bob Hardison.
- Saturday, May 2: Short Fiction workshop with Richard Krawiec.
Each workshop is $75; $70 members. Classes meet from 10-4 p.m.
The Writers’ Workshop, 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville (828) 254-8111, www.twwoa.org
Sunday, April 12
Harmonia by The Water
Fundraising event from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Raffle, live music, vendors, food and more. All ages. $5 donation. Bywater, 796 Riverside Dr., Asheville. (828) 232-6967, www.bywaterbar.com
Live Music at The Strand Theater
- Thursday, April 16 – Pat Donahue, old blues, swing, R&B, and original tunes. 7:30 p.m. $20; $18 adv.
- Friday, April 17 – The Hillbenders, diverse bluegrass with 3- and 4-part harmonies. 8 p.m. $20; $18 adv.
The Strand Theater, 38 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786. www.38main.com
Friday, April 17
Echoes in Rhythm
Band plays live swing dance, 8-11 p.m. at the Twisted Laurel, 10-A S. Main Street in Weaverville.
Opening at HART
- Brighton Beach Memoirs – Opens April 24. Director Wanda Taylor.
- Nunsense – Opens May 22. Directed by Suzanne Tinsley.
- The 39 Steps – Opens June 19. Directed by Julie Kinter.
- Oklahoma! – Opens July 10. Directed by Steve Lloyd. Chorus and dance auditions May 3 & 4 at 6:30 p.m.
HART, 250 Pigeon Street, Wayensville. (828) 456-6322, www.harttheatre.com
April 24 & 25
Creative Sector Summit
The 5th Annual Summit will look at ways to incorporate the arts into community and economic development in significant ways. Anne Gadwa Nicodemus is the keynote speaker. Email kitty@ashevillearts.com. Hosted by the Asheville Area Arts Council. (828) 258-0710, www.ashevillearts.com
Wednesday, April 29
Music Video Asheville
Annual event showcases collaborations between filmmakers and local musicians. Reception at 5 p.m. Panel at 6 p.m. Film screening 8-9:30 p.m. Awards ceremony 9:30 p.m. $15; $12 adv. $25 VIP tickets. Purchase at www.musicvideoasheville.com
Pan Harmonia’s Sonata Series
Renowned harpist Jacquelyn Bartlett joins flutist Kate Steinbeck to perform works by Lowell Liebermann, opera master Gaetano Donizetti, and Roumanian harpist Carmen Petra-Basacopol.
- Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. White Horse, 105 Montreat Rd., Black Mountain.
- Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville.
Tickets: $16.50 advance; $22 at the door; $5 students. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.pan-harmonia.org
Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3
Weaverville Art Safari
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tour of galleries and art studios. Details, maps, and more at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.
Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10
River Arts District Studio Stroll
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more details visit www.riverartsdistrict.com.
Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17
Faery And Earth (FAE) Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Highland Lake Cove Retreat Center in Flat Rock. $10 adult, $5 child (ages 5-15), under 5 free. Facebook.com/fairyandearthfestival
through May 26
Call for Artists
56th Annual Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival
Juried and judged show produced by the Arts Council of Henderson County. Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download an application from www.acofhc.org. email acofhc@bellsouth.net, or call (828) 693-8504.
Vendors Wanted
For the third annual Art in the Park…ing Lot. Monthly art and jewelry show held the second Saturday of each month, May through September, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a juried show. Cost to participate is $40 per show. For more information, call Michele Sparks, (828) 693-4545. Art MoB Studios & Marketplace, 124 4th Ave. East, Hendersonville. www.artmobstudios.com
Call for Artists
10th Annual Come to Leicester Art Tour to be held in August. We are looking for new artists to join the tour. Write to cometoleicesterstudiotour@gmail.com for more information.
Spruce Street Market
Participate in a weekly artist vending area located in Downtown Asheville! It takes place every Saturday in July, August, and September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please visit www.SpruceStreetMarket.com
Art Classes
Classes in painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, encaustic, and more. 310 ART, River’s Edge Studio, 191 Lyman St., Asheville. www.310art.com.