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. Call (828) 251-5796, or go online to www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Sunday, January 6
Solo Guitar Recital featuring Marina Alexandra
In celebration of Carl Sandburg’s 135th birthday. concert begins at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Hendersonville, NC. Suggested donation of $10 per person at the door. For further information, please call (828) 693-4178, or visit www.nps.gov/carl.
Thursday, January 10
Matthew Zedler Artist Reception
A variety of cutting edge abstract-expressionist contemporary and geometric-linear-cubist paintings. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m at the Hotel Indigo, 151 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville. For more information please visit www.matthewzedlerfineart.com
January 10 through February 2
Sex and How To Have It
A play written by and starring Brian Claflin, Kathryn Langwell, Valerie Meiss, and Glenn Reed, with additional material by Lisa Yoffee and Steven Samuels. Music and lyrics by Brian Claflin. Previews Thursday-Friday, January 10-11. Official opening Saturday, January 12. Continuing Thursday-Saturday through February 2. All performances at 7:30 at The Magnetic Theatre, 372 Depot Street in the River Arts District. Previews $8. All other shows $15. Tickets also available online by visiting www.themagneticfield.com.
January 11-13, and January 18-20
Go, Granny, Go
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available through North Carolina Stage Company, at (828) 239-0263, or by visiting the theatre at 15 Stage Lane in Asheville. More information about showtimes and ticket prices at www.ncstage.org
Saturday, January 12
Appalachian Pastel Society
Meeting from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a free presentation and tutorial about Digital Photo Preparation for online and CD art exhibition entries, by David Rasberry and Suzy Hart, at the Black Mountain Library, 105 Dougherty St., Black Mtn., NC. Non-members welcome. For more details call Miriam Hughes, (610) 389-0058, or www.appalachianpastelsociety.org.
Saturday, January 12
Red June
Tickets are $10 advance/$12 at the door. Seated show downstairs. Limited tables available with dinner reservations. All ages show begins at 9 p.m. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd., Asheville. Call (828) 575-2737 or visit www.isisasheville.com
Saturday, January 12
Pre-Inaugural Presidential Concert
Under the direction of William Talley III, the award-winning Asheville High School Band will perform at 3 p.m. in the Asheville High School Auditorium. A silent auction will accompany the concert. Early viewing begins at 1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. More details at www.ashevillehighbands.com or call Janet Everson at (828) 423-6562.
Sunday, January 13
The Mannequin
Six talented people to collaborate on a multi-media art project. Come early for dinner and cocktails. Stay afterward and listen to amazing jazz music with renown musicians Justin Ray on trumpet, Steve Alford on clarinet, Jacob Rodriguez on saxophone, Mike Holstein on bass, and Ben Bjorlie on drums. 7 p.m. at The Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road, West Asheville.
Thursday, January 17
Kris Allen
On his new album Thank You Camellia, Kris Allen delivers hook-filled pop melodies and heartfelt lyrics that explore the ups and downs of love. Kris, an Arkansas native, won the eighth season of American Idol. Kris Allen performs at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 or $50 for VIP. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. More details at (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
Friday & Saturday, January 18 & 19
Balsam Range
From deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes the Balsam Range band, creatively blending Bluegrass, Folk, Gospel and Jazz into a new American acoustic music experience. 8 p.m. at The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 day of. Call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
Friday, January 18
The Carvers
A tastefully gritty combination of party crashing original songs and “Carverized” arrangements of surf, garage, and jazz gems. The shows are fun, energetic, tight and guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed! FREE. 9 p.m. at Jack of Hearts Pub, 10 S Main St., Weaverville. Call (828) 645-2700, www.jackofheartspub.com.
Friday, January 18
National Juried Exhibition Opens
On display January 18-31. Flood Gallery is located in the Phil Mechanic Studios building at 109 Roberts Street, in Asheville’s River Arts District. For more information, call (828) 254-2166, or visit www.floodgallery.org.
Saturday, January 19
Tomás Kubínek
Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible. An exuberant blend of absurdist theatre and circus magic. Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 8 p.m. Tickets: Regular $35; Students $30; Child $15; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid ID) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com.
Tuesday, January 22
Bill Gerhardt Piano Concert
Bill’s prolific compositional style in any genre he explores is uniquely recognizable. Equally, his ability to weave story lines with pianistic improvisations communicates in the most direct fashion. FREE show begins at 8 p.m. at the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. Call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
January 23-27
Fresh Preserves
Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available through North Carolina Stage Company, at (828) 239-0263, or by visiting the theatre at 15 Stage Lane in Asheville. More information about showtimes and ticket prices at www.ncstage.org
January 24-27
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
At various locations. Presented by the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre. Details at www.ashevillefringe.org.
Friday, January 25
Camper Van Beethoven
With special guest Kenny Roby at the Grey Eagle. Tickets are priced at $15 in advance and $17 day of show for this 9 p.m. standing room only performance.
Friday, January 25
Fire & Ice: Pottery, Glass, and Metalwork
Haywood County Arts Council presents an exhibit which celebrates the heating and cooling process involved in the making of pottery, glass, and metal work. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. On display from Wednesday, January 16 through Saturday, February 9, 2013. For more information visit ww.haywoodarts.org.
Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27
Naughty But Nice!
An intimate evening with the music of Cole Porter and Noel Coward. Saturday, January 26 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. The White Horse, Black Mountain. Call the Box Office (828) 669-0816, www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Sunday, January 27
Taste of Opera, A Mid Winter Gala
At the Crowne Plaza Expo Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Asheville Lyric Opera at (828) 236-0670 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, or at www.ashevillelyric.org.
January 28-31
The Civil War
The stories of individuals caught up in the war that divided the nation. Featuring traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating this complex, tumultuous chapter in American history. Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Monday-Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. Open to families, homeschoolers, and students. Tickets $7; $6/ea. for groups of 11 or more (1 free teacher ticket per every 10 students). Recommended for Grades 3-9. Tickets and information, (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com.
Thursday, January 31
Listen to This Storytelling Series
Original storytelling series will feature stories and original songs from locals. Tickets are $10. 7:30 p.m. at Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-1320, or visit www.ashevilletheatre.org
February 1 & 2
Aquila Theatre: Two Plays
One of the most exhilarating and inventive theatre companies in the country, Aquila Theatre’s cast presents back-to-back performances of Edmund Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac on Friday, February 1 at 8 p.m.; and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets: Regular $35, Student $30, Children 12 & under $15; Student rush day-of-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com.
February 22-24
The 26th National Arts & Crafts Conference and Antiques Show
An Arts & Crafts collectors delight: seminars, discussion groups, Preservation Society house tours, an Asheville Art Museum reception, walking tours, antiques, and works by contemporary craftsfirms. Held at the Grove Park Inn. Friday, February 22 from 1-6 p.m., Saturday, February 23, noon-6 p.m., and Sunday, February 24 from 11-4 p.m. $10 ticket is good for all three days and can be purchased at the door.
Deadline: February 15, 2013
Post Card Show Call for Artists
Support the Asheville Area Arts Council and the arts councils of the western counties. This is an easy way to share the wealth of your creativity, strengthen the arts, and benefit your community! Call (828) 258-0710, send an email to mica@ashevillearts.com, or go online to www.ashevillearts.com.
March 19-28, 2013
Trip To Cuba
The Arts Council of Henderson County in partnership with AAA Vacations, is offering a rare opportunity to travel to Cuba. The 10-day itinerary reveals Cuba’s vibrant culture and lively traditions as well as its lush rural landscape. For more information on joining this International Expeditions program, contact Cindy L. Perry, AAA Vacations, at (828) 697-8778 x15211 or at clperry@mailaaa.com.
Get Out and Dance!
Friday Dance Party at Arcade Asheville, 130 College Street, in downtown Asheville. Featuring live DJs and plenty of room to shake your tush. 9 p.m. Free.
Dancing at Cinjades, 22 N. Market St. in downtown Asheville, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday and Saturday. Top pop, disco, hip-hop and euro dance music. 21+. College students free with ID. For complete info see www.cinjades.com
Violin Virtuoso
Amici music presents violinist Rachel Patrick and pianist Daniel Weiser performing music by Brahms, Piazzolla, Gershwin, Kreisler, and more.
Friday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m., performance at the White Horse in Black Mountain. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students/children. To reserve tickets go online to www.whitehorseblackmountain.com or call (828) 669-0816.
Sunday, January 27 at 3 p.m., performance at the Performance Loft at the Asheville Music School downtown, 126 College St. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for AMS students, and free for children 12 and under. For tickets, pay online at www.ashevillemusicschool.com.
Appalachian Pastel Society Juried Show
Deadline for Entries: March 18, 2013
Call for pastel artists – On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings From the Mountains to the Sea. 2013 Statewide Pastel Exhibition will be held May 18 through August 18, 2013 in Hickory, NC. For more details and prospectus visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org.
Steep Canyon Rangers in Concert
Friday, January 4 at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.
Friday, January 11 at the Orange Peel – Benefit to support literacy initiatives at Vance Elementary School.
Saturday, January 12 at the Orange Peel – Benefit to support Evergreen Charter Schools ‘More Than a Gym’ campaign.
www.steepcanyon.com/tour
Michael Jefry Stevens Jazz Events
Friday, January 11 – Aloft Hotel, 8-11 p.m. Michael Jefry Stevens on keyboard, Jesse Jr. on vocals. No cover.
Thursday, January 17 – Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Michael Jefry Stevens on piano and Grammy Award winner Eliot Wadopian on acoustic bass performing a concert of Mr. Stevens’ original music. $10 donation
Friday, January 18 – The Phoenix Lounge, Brevard, NC, 8-11 p.m. Michael Jefry Stevens Organ Trio featuring Sonny Thornton on drums, Michael Collings on guitar.
www.michaeljefrystevens.com
Events at Grateful Steps Bookshop
Children’s Music Program, every Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Sonia Brooks uses TapNShake methods she developed. This interactive program is an opportunity for the whole family to experience.
Saturday, January 19 at 12:30 p.m. Life in America with Steve Jones. The author teaches children how history’s human experiences relate to life today.
Friday, January 25 at 5:30 p.m. Ivy and Strange Life with author Larry Morgan. The prolific writer of Appalachian tales comes from Winston-Salem to discuss his popular Civil War novel, Ivy, and his memoir, Strange Life, about growing up with OCD before the condition was well understood.
Saturday, February 9 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Awakening to the Dance with Georganne Spruce. The author shares her journey to find an authentic identity, creative expression and a meaningful spiritual life.
Grateful Steps Bookshop, 159 South Lexington, Asheville
(828) 277-0998 :: www.gratefulsteps.org
Beginner Belly Dance Class
At the Woodfin YMCA on Monday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost for non-members is $5 per class or $20 for the month. Contact the YMCA, (828) 505-3990.
Inspiration at Malaprops
Karen Berg on Reincarnation
Tuesday, January 8 at 7 p.m.
Karen Berg, author of To Be Continued…Reincarnation in Our Lives, speaks about mysticism, Kabbalah, reincarnation and the purpose of our lives. (See review in Rapid River Magazine, October, 2012, www.rapidrivermagazine.com.)
Three Enlightenment Authors
Sunday, January 13 at 3 p.m.
Trey Carland, local author of A Seeker’s Guide to Inner Peace (Rapid River Magazine review, September, 2012, www.rapidrivermagazine.com), speaks of his life-changing personal spiritual journey. Joining him are fellow spiritual seekers, Brian Piergrossi, author of The Big Glow: Insight, Inspiration, Peace and Passion, and Prajna Ana, author of Dying into This.
Malaprop’s Café/Bookstore, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. For more information call (828) 254-6734 or visit www.malaprops.com.
Start the New Year in a Beautiful New Place!
For Lease — Available now, entire top story in Beverly Hills home. Sparkling, Bright, Cozy and HUGE – 2,000 square feet!
Includes utilities (water and electricity), A/C and heat. Two bedrooms with large closets, 1 bath with huge party shower and two sinks. Plus grand-size den with cherry wood floor, rear office.
Enormous entry/rec room, plus dining room. Spacious kitchen perfect for entertaining. Tons of cabinets and gorgeous Spanish tile flooring, includes stove/fridge, washer/dryer.
Small back upper deck. Outdoor parking for 2+ cars. Use of beautiful large yard with fire pit and picnic table. Ideal location, minutes from golf course, Asheville Mall, VA hospital, Blue Ridge Parkway and Woodrow Wilson College. Beautiful light, perfect for writers and artists. Quiet. Rent: $1,050/month, which includes utilities. Call (828) 707-3211 for appointment.