Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
The five week festival will perform concerts in Swannanoa in Kittredge Theater on the Warren Wilson College campus on July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 and in Waynesville at the Waynesville Performing Arts Center on July 6, 13, 20, and 27. All concerts begin at 7:30. Ticket prices are $21.40 for individual tickets and $80.25 for a series ticket. For more information, please visit www.swannanoachambermusic.com. If you would like to contact us in Swannanoa, phone (828) 771-3050 or e-mail chamber@warren-wilson.edu. In Waynesville call (828) 452-0593.
Tuesday, July 1
Ceramic Art Exhibit
Works by Mary Jimenez and Ed Rivera, and other Gallery members. Open Tue-Sun 11-5. Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery, 238 Clingman Ave., Asheville’s River Arts District.
July 1, 15 & 29
Summertime Music Series
Performances by young musicians of exceptional talent, as well as members of the Brevard Music Center. 7 p.m. $10; $6 for members of the museum. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, downtown Asheville. For tickets and more details, (828) 253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org
Impressionism and Rock Piano – Exploring Connections
Concert held Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 p.m. at White Horse Black Mountain. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. For more information, visit www.chappellkingsland.com or www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
July at Pack Memorial Library
Wednesday, July 2 – Three Amigos!, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short, will be shown at 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. – Exploring the Jazz Standard. Concert featuring Michael Jefry Stevens on piano and percussionist Byron Hedgepeth on vibraphone.
Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. – Get Your Kicks Clogging! Rodney Sutton shares the history of the Appalachian step-dance known as clogging.
All programs are free and held in the Lord Auditorium at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. Details at (828) 250-4700, or email library@buncombecounty.org, www.buncombecounty.org
Friday, July 4
Independence Day Celebration
2 to 10 p.m. in Asheville’s Pack Square Park. Festivities for families, and an evening of music followed by fireworks. The celebration begins at 2 p.m. There will be bounce houses, music, beer and food! Produced by the Asheville Downtown Association, www.ashevilledowntown.org
Friday, July 4
Worlds Apart
Peggy Horne Taylor is the Asheville Gallery of Art featured artist for July 2014. Her exhibit, “Worlds Apart,” depicts places, people, and things she has encountered during her travels. Her opening reception takes place July 4, from 5-8 p.m., and will include several works that celebrate Americana and the American flag. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street in downtown Asheville, across from Pritchard Park. For more details, call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Hendersonville Concerts & Dances
Music On Main Street
Free concerts are held every Friday through August 15. Plus, the Hendersonville Antique Car Club hosts a Classic Car Show. Great fun for the entire family!
Friday, July 4 – Tom Brown / One Man Band. Enjoy the concert and fireworks (at dusk).
Friday, July 11 – The Night Crawlers (oldies rock).
Friday, July 18 – Deano and the Dreamers (oldies rock & beach music).
Friday, July 25 – Sound Investment (oldies rock)
96th Annual Street Dance Series
Mountain heritage bluegrass music, clogging and square dancing every Monday from 7-9 p.m. through August 11. Free.
July 7 & 21 – Appalachian Fire and the Southern Connection Cloggers.
July 14 & 28 – Bobby and Blue Ridge Tradition, and the J. Creek Cloggers.
Bring a chair. No pets, alcoholic beverages or coolers allowed. Seating area opens after 5:30 p.m. Early admission is prohibited. Concerts take place at the Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St. in Hendersonville, from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Presented by the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority. More details at 1-800-828-4244 or (828) 693-9708. Visit www.historichendersonville.org.
Saturday, July 5
The Slide Brothers
Concert by the greatest living musicians who embody the sacred steel tradition, Calvin Cooke and Aubrey Ghent. 9 p.m.; 21+; $20 adv.; $25 at the door. Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave. www.AshevilleMusicHall.com.
July 5 & 6
Grand Night For Singing
July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and July 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $24 for adults; $20 for seniors; students $10. Special $8 discount tickets for students for Thursdays and Sundays. Box Office hours Monday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 456-6322 for reservations. Tickets available at www.harttheatre.org
Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville, NC.
July 5, 12, 19;
August 9, 16, 23, and 30
48th Annual Shindig on the Green
A joyously spontaneous celebration of traditional and old-time string bands, bluegrass, ballad singers, big circle mountain dancers and cloggers on summer Saturday evenings. Stage show and informal jam sessions. Pack Square Park on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage in downtown Asheville. Bring your instruments, lawn chairs or blanket, family and friends. Free. More details at www.folkheritage.org or (828) 258-6101 x345.
Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch
July 5 stories will celebrate Latino Day. Stories will be presented by Carolina Silicel, Sandra Garcia, Althea Gonzalez, Sarah Nunez, and Victor Paladino.
On July 12 Tim Lowry, national teller from Charleston, tells southern stories with an enigmatic smile. Appearing with Tim will be Shanita Jackson of Hendersonville, a teenager who wowed audiences last summer with her personal tales in rhyme.
July 19 features stories from Emoke B’Racz, Hector Diaz, Howard Hanger, and Rezaz Setayesh.
The Festival Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Diversity concludes Saturday, July 26 with stellar performances by members of the Asheville Storytelling Circle. The fun begins with a story in hula by Kaleo Wheeler, after which we will travel the mountains through homespun yarns, some of them personal stories and others folk tales, legends and myths.
Stories begin at 10:30 and are held rain on shine in the Rhino Courtyard of Pack Place in downtown Asheville. Entrances are on Biltmore Ave. and Market St. Stories are free to the public.
The Green Room Café Live Music Line-Up
The Green Room Café specializes in artisan crafted scrumptious food, made fresh from local ingredients. Signature dinner entrees, gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, breakfast and baked treats. Premium beer & wine, Fair Trade, locally roasted, espresso & coffees.
Live dinner music on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5: Nello Masci, vocals, and pianist Mark Sherren perform Ragtime, Jazz & Pop.
Friday, July 11: Kevin Lorenz, acoustic guitar Jazz, Pop, Ragtime, Bossa Nova & Classical.
Saturday, July 12: Jazz with Elise Pratt on vocals, Mike Holstein on guitar.
Friday, July 18: Americana by Carrie Morrison on vocals & keyboard.
Saturday, July 19: Lake & Moore, acoustic guitar duo playing Folk & Americana.
Friday, July 25: Bethany Lindemann, Singer/Songwriter, Indie Pop.
Saturday, July 26: Jazz with Elise Pratt on vocals, Mike Holstein on guitar.
All performances 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Green Room Café, 536 North Main, Hendersonville
(828) 692-6335, www.TheGreenRoomCafe.biz
Sunday, July 6 at 3 p.m.
POETRIO
Readings and signings by three poets at 3 p.m. Featured poets are Pat Riviere-Seel (Nothing Below But Air), Maryann Jennings (Remember Me As a Time of Day), and Jean Cassidy (Toward the Clearing). Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe, 55 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734, or visit www.malaprops.com.
Monday, July 7
Costume Drama: a Fashion Show
Lobby and cash bar opens at 6:30 p.m., show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville. Details at (828) 254-1320, www.ashevilletheatre.org
Monday, July 7
Miss Firecracker Pageant
Themed Drag Show. Pageant begins at 11 p.m. $5, 21+. 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Scandals Nightclub, 11 Grove Street, downtown Asheville. (828) 505-1612, www.scandalsnightclub.com
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 8 & 9
Cades Cove Experience
Friends of the Smokies’ guided hikes led by outdoor author, blogger, and hiking expert, Danny Bernstein. $10 for members, $35 for non-members. Special overnight engagement. Contact Brent McDaniel at Outreach.NC@FriendsOfTheSmokies.org or call (828) 452-0720.
July 10
Patti Callahan Henry reading and book signing
“Patti Callahan Henry’s The Stories We Tell is a lyrical exploration of love and longing, secrets and suspicion, family and friendship, all told with the author’s trademark insights into the hollows and curves of the heart and mind of a working woman who must balance the demands of motherhood, wifedom, sisterhood, and yes, the deepest cravings for artistic expression.” ~ Mary Kay Andrews, author of Ladies’ Night. 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734 or visit www.malaprops.com
Friday, July 11
Art After Dark
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than perusing art in downtown Waynesville. From 6-9pm. For more information contact Twigs and Leaves Gallery at (828) 456-1940 or visit The Waynesville Gallery Association online at www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com.
Friday, July 11
Ben Wilson Concert
Performing during Art After Dark, from 6 to 9 p.m. Fun and refreshments! At the Mahogany House Art Gallery, 240 Depot St., Historic Frog Level in Waynesville. (828) 246-0818, www.themahoganyhouse.com
Saturday, July 12
Art in the Park…ing Lot
Art MoB Studios and Marketplace will host a local art and jewelry show.
Local artists will display and sell their work in the categories of painting, jewelry, photography, and pottery. This event is held the second Saturday of each month through September. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Art MoB Studios & Marketplace, 124 4th Avenue East, Hendersonville. More details at (828) 693-4545, or visit www.artmobstudios.com.
Saturday, July 12
North Asheville Tailgate Market
34th anniversary celebration of the market, held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at UNC Asheville Campus (Lot C). Live local music, cooking demos, dietitian talks, art demos, and face painting. More information at www.northashevilletailgatemarket.org
Saturday, July 12
Shape Note Singing
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pot luck dinner at 12:30 p.m. Free. Please bring Christian Harmony song books and a covered dish to share. Davidson Hall, John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd., Brasstown, www.folkschool.org
Saturday, July 12
Appalachian Pastel Society
Meeting from 10 a.m. to noon with a free presentation on “The Art of Promoting Art” by gallery director and curator, Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay. At Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River. Non-members welcome. Call Suzy Hart at (845) 986-3653 or visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org for more details.
Saturday, July 12
Jeff VanderMeer Reading
Jeff VanderMeer will read from Authority, book two in the bestselling Southern Reach trilogy. Free. 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville.
Saturday, July 12
Invasive Exotic Plant Workday
9:30 a.m. at Lemon Gap, NC. Meet at 8 a.m. at 160 Zillicoa St. in Asheville to carpool. Individuals or groups interested in volunteering or carpooling should contact Rhys Brydon-Williams, rbrydon@appalachiantrail.org, (828) 254-3708. For more information visit www.appalachiantrail.org/events.
Monday, July 14
Nightmares on Wax
9 p.m. 21+. $15 adv.; $20 day of show. Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue. For more details visit www.AshevilleMusicHall.com
Summer Arts Camps
Have fun this summer by exercising your creativity. Children and adult, arts-related half-day themed camps.
July 14-18; 21-25; August 4-8. Traditional arts camp – dancing, music, and crafts for kids ages 3-5, and 6-9, led by dancer Amy Maze and musician Linda Metzner. $125 per week.
July 14-18 from 1-4 p.m. Appalachian String Camp for children ages 9-13 taught by professional picker Cary Fridley. Cost is $125.
July 14-18. Adult Clay Camp with potter Maureen Joyce. No experience required. $200 fee includes clay, glazes and firing.
For more information or to register, please call (828) 669-0930.
Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain
www.blackmountainarts.org
Thursday, July 17
Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
Rhythm & Brews is a free outdoor concert series in downtown Hendersonville, featuring a variety of live music and local breweries and wineries. Live music by the Fritz at 5 p.m. Limited seating.
Rhythm & Brews takes place from 5-9 p.m. in the Azalea parking lot at the corner of Third Ave. and King St. in Hendersonville. For more details visit www.historichendersonville.org
Thursday, July 17
Let’s Explore Africa
Quiz competition about Africa. 3-7 p.m. at AB Tech, Ferguson Auditorium, 340 Victoria Road, Asheville. Free and open to the public. For details visit www.letsexploreafrica.net.
July 17-20
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
At the US Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St. in downtown Asheville. Hours: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, and 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: Adults $8, children under 12 free. Group discounts available. For more information, call (828) 298-7928 or visit www.craftguild.org.
July 17, 23, and 24
Charlotte’s Web
1 p.m. Part of the NC Stage Catalyst Series. Tickets: $10 (children 12 and younger) and groups (10 or more); $20 (adults).
Contact Abby Felder at (914) 830-3000 or ashevillecreativearts@gmail.com for more details and to reserve tickets. NC Stage, 15 Stage Lane, Asheville.
Friday, July 18
Evolution of the Landscape
Artetude Gallery presents the work of three of the gallery’s artists: Ramona Bronkar Bannayan, Jo Ridge Kelley, and William Vandever. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Artetude Gallery, 89 Patton Ave., downtown Asheville. (828) 252-1466, www.artetudegallery.com
July 18-20
South Pacific
Friday & Saturday, July 18 & 19 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville. Purchase tickets at www.dwtheatre.com/box-office or call (828) 257-4530. For more information about the Asheville Lyric Opera, call (828) 236-0670, or visit www.ashevillelyric.org
July 18-27
International Folklore Festival
Dancers and musicians from Chinese Taipei, Trinidad, Colombia, Russia, Turkey, Romania, and Hawaii, along with groups representing Appalachian and Cherokee cultures perform at 14 different venues throughout Western North Carolina. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.FolkmootUSA.org or call 877-FolkUSA (877-365-5872).
Saturday, July 19
ArtFest 2014
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main St. in downtown Waynesville. Visit the Haywood County Arts Council’s website at www.haywoodarts.org.
Saturday, July 19
Old Crab Day in Cruso
It’s time to crown Cruso’s “Old Crab” for 2014. Cruso Community Center will host a festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Features BBQ, hot dogs, bake sale, music, cloggers, craft booths, games for the kids, and voting for the Old Crab of your choice! Call 828-648-5633 or 828-235-8280.
Saturday, July 19
No More Wishy Washy Watercolor
Lorelle Bacon can help you to create sharp deeply colorful images with watercolor! Tuition: $110 includes all materials. No drawing skills needed. Beginning and intermediate. 10-4 p.m. River’s Edge Studio, 191 Lyman St., Asheville. Call (828) 776-2716 or visit www.310art.com for more information.
July 19 and August 16
Slam Asheville Youth Poetry Slam
Slam Asheville Youth is a community organization that was created to give youth from Western North Carolina a platform for their voices. Through participation in monthly poetry slams and free wordshops, youth are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, to increase their creative writing and public speaking talents, and to become more engaged community members. Malaprop’s is partnering with Slam Asheville Youth this summer to provide a space for middle schoolers and teens to be able to share their poetry in a free space. Poetry slams start at 10 on Saturday mornings. Open to the public. All poets, aged 12-21, are encouraged to participate. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734 or visit www.malaprops.com
Tuesday, July 22
Dead Fingers
Live at Jack of the Wood, 95 Patton Ave. in Asheville. For details call (828) 252-5445 or visit www.jackofthewood.com
Thursday, July 24
Business in a More Beautiful World
Free monthly networking and education event for those interested in a collaborative, heart-centered, purpose-driven model of doing business. Every 4th Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Edna’s of Asheville, 870 Merrimon Ave.
Friday, July 25
Cabaret Jazz Series
Peggy Ratusz performs songs from women in blues history, past to present. With Duane Simpson, Michael Hynes, Jeff Knorr, Patrick Armitedge and Jesse Barry. 8 p.m. Optional buffet dinner (6:30-7:30) by Black Mountain Bistro. $15; $8 for students. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Saturday, July 26
Stacy Merten & Robert Sauer book signing
Discover the History of Asheville’s Albemarle Park. 1-4 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe, 55 Haywood St, Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734 or visit www.malaprops.com
Saturday, July 26
Carolina Film Institute Open House
Learn about the next 40-week Total Immersion Film Program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student film screenings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/carolina.filminstitute. 1-800-940-3546, www.carolinafilminstitute.com.
Saturday, July 26
The Luminous Surface
Group exhibition of media, cinematic, and audio-visual art. Closing reception from 6-9 p.m. at the French Broad Institute, 68 N. Main St., Marshall. On display through July 27. (917) 650 7321, http://themissionfortemporalart.blogspot.com
Saturday, July 26
Cosplay
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Resort Expo Center, 1 Resort Dr., Asheville. Call (828) 254-3211.
July 26 – September 19
Natural Building School
Hands-on activities, workshops, classes, presentations and field trips. Learn how to design and build using locally-sourced clay, sand, straw, bamboo, wood and other materials. Details and registration, www.ashevillage.org/natural-building-extravaganza
Friday, August 1
Reflections of Summer
Exhibition of works by Joyce Schlapkohl featuring landscapes, flowers, still lifes, and animals. Joyce is the Asheville Gallery of Art featured artist for August 2014. She transforms ordinary images into reflections of color and light. Opening reception, Friday, August 1 from 5-8 p.m. The exhibit will be on display August 1-31. View works by Joyce at www.joycepaints.com. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street in downtown Asheville, across from Pritchard Park. For more details, call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Thursday-Saturday, July 31, August 1 & 2
Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
The 87th annual event showcases the best of the region’s traditional and old-time musicians, ballad singers, mountain dance groups and cloggers. 7 p.m. nightly at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Tickets: $20; children 12 and under $10. Three night package $54. (828) 257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com. More details at www.folkheritage.org.
Friday, August 1
Caffeinated Art
Works by Miriam Hughes and Sandee Setliff. Opening reception 7 to 9 p.m. at Jongo Java, 117 S. Main St. in downtown Hendersonville. Open Mon.-Fri., 7-7, Sat. 8-7, and Sun. 9-4. Visit these local artist’s studios year-round at Art MoB Studios & Marketplace.
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3
42nd Annual Village Art and Craft Fair
This high quality craft fair sponsored by New Morning Gallery and Bellagio Art-to-Wear, takes place on the grounds of the Cathedral of All Souls in Historic Biltmore Village. Fair hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Free admission. Concessions available. For more information call (828) 274-2831.
August 8-10
Sourwood Festival
Sourwood Idol Contest, Friday, August 8 at the Big Tent next to the Depot from 7-10 p.m. Sourwood Festival, Saturday, August 9 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the Black Mountain Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-669-2301.
Canvas & Corks
BYOB painting classes. Get some friends together and have some fun! $35, all supplies included. You bring the wine! Great pictures to choose from. Private Parties by request. Call (828) 693-4545 for more details. Art MoB Studios & Marketplace, 124 4th Avenue East in Hendersonville, visit www.artmobstudios.com
Call for Artists
Hickory’s Oktoberfest is accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. The annual festival will be held October 10, 11, and 12 in downtown Hickory, NC. Registrations accepted until August 1. Booth fees are $200, electricity available for an additional $25. Applications and guidelines at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.
Call for Entries: Crafting Civil (War) Conversations
Deadline: October 31, 2014
Juried exhibition of contemporary craft at McKissick Museum, University of South Carolina. Entries sought from artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the reconciliation between former slaves and former slave owners. $25,000 in purchase awards will be given. Submit up to five images to https://McKissickMuseum.slideroom.com. Exhibit dates: February 2 through May 30, 2015. More details at http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/mckissickmuseum
Phish n’ Chips
Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m., Duke of Lizards play the weekly event, Phish n’ Chips. They cover a variety of Phish songs. Free! All ages show from 6-9 p.m. at the One Stop at Asheville Music Hall, 55 College Street, Asheville. Visit www.AshevilleMusicHall.com for details.