Saturday, June 1
Sean O’Neill Opening Reception
From 5 to 7 p.m. at Chifferobe Home and Garden, 118 Cherry Street, Black Mountain. Call (828) 669-2743 or visit the website, www.chifferobehomeandgarden.com
Haywood 2013 Graduate Show
On display in the Folk Art Center’s Main Gallery through June 23. The Folk Art Center is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 382, just north of the Hwy 70 entrance in east Asheville.
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Live Music at The Classic Wineseller
A retail wine and craft beer store, small plate restaurant. The kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evening, music starts at 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 1 – Joe Cruz, piano, vocals.
Friday, June 7 – An Evening of Carole King featuring Sheila Gordon: piano, vocals
Saturday, June 8 – Kevin Lorenz, classical guitar
Friday, June 14 – Joe Cruz: piano, vocals
Saturday, June 15 -Live Jazz + Dinner with Sheila Gordon, Alice Carroll, Ken Brown.
Friday, June 21 – Ben Wilson, music of Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffet.
Saturday, June 22 – Kevin Lorenz, guitar
Friday, June 28 – Gypsy Bandwagon
Saturday, June 29 – Michael Jefry Stevens, Rick Dilling, Zack Page.
The Classic Wineseller, (828) 452-6000, 20 Church Street, Waynesville, NC, www.classicwineseller.com
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Saturday, June 1
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Presentation by Danny Bernstein includes slides of her hike; one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome to the Outer Banks. 3 p.m. at Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786. Visit www.blueridgebooksnc.com or call (828) 456-6000.
Saturday, June 1
Cory Bradley Reception
Brightly colored, large-scale oil paintings. Reception from 6-9 p.m. The Flood Gallery, 109 Roberts Street, in Asheville’s River Arts District. For more information call (828) 254-2166, or visit www.floodgallery.org.
Monday, June 3
Senior Trip to See the Elk
The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department offers a trip for seniors ages 50 and above. Departs from the Waynesville Recreation Center at 2 p.m., returns by 9 p.m. $5 for members, $7 for non-members. For more details call (828) 456-2030 or visit www.townofwaynesville.org.
June 4 – October 20
Experiments in Animation
Artists include Roger Beebe, Heather Freeman, David Gatten, Jodie Mack, Evan Meaney, Charlotte Taylor. On view in the New Media Gallery through Sunday, October 20, 2013. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square. Call (828) 253-3227 or visit www.ashevilleart.org.
Wednesday, June 5
Cheryl Keefer Exhibit
Recent works on display at Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street. Visit www.CherylKeefer.com, www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com
Wednesday, June 5
The Get Right Band and The Mike Dillon Band
Two of the hardest grooving bands join forces for a powerful night of music. 9:30 p.m. at The One Stop, 55 College Street, downtown Asheville. (828) 255-7777.
Wednesday, June 5
SART’s 2013 Season Begins
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Tennessee Walk (a world premiere), Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys and Blithe Spirit. For more details and to order tickets call (828) 689-1384, or visit www.sartplays.org. Performances at the Owen Theatre in Mars Hill, NC.
Thursday, June 6
Music, Song, and Dance
Fiddle phenom Rosie Shipley teams up with guitar master David Brown and Highland bagpiper EJ Jones. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. White Horse Black Mountain 105 Montreat Rd. Black Mountain, NC. Info: (828) 669-0816, www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Thursday, June 6
OM Sanctuary’s Grand Opening
Ribbon cutting celebrating the first phase of reconstruction for a center for holistic education. Food, refreshments, a raffle, door prizes, and a short presentation. From 4-6:30 p.m. 87 Richmond Hill Dr., Asheville, NC 28806. For more details visit www.omsanctuary.org.
Friday, June 7 & Friday, July 5
1st Friday Gallery Walk
The Downtown Asheville Arts District hosts First Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. every month through December. More than 25 galleries and museums in downtown Asheville will host receptions and exhibitions. Complimentary trolley service during the event. Park at the Asheville Visitors Center and hop on!
www.DowntownAshevilleArtDistrict.org
Friday, June 7
Appalachia
Artist reception from 6 to 9 p.m. during Art After Dark from 6:30-8:30 p.m. On display through Saturday, June 29, 2013. Gallery 86 is located at 86 N. Main Street in Waynesville, NC.
Friday, June 7
Matthew Zedler Opening
Sixteen works by contemporary artist Matthew Zedler, on display through June 30, 2013. Reception from 6-8 p.m.
The Eclipse Salon & Gallery, 16 Wall Street in downtown Asheville. Visit www.eclipseasheville.com
June 6 to August 1
Woodsy Owl’s Curiosity Club
Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon; 1:30 to 3 p.m. Nature series for children ages 4-7 years old. Outdoor-oriented activities and forest related themes. $4 per child for each program. Accompanying adults admitted for $2.50. Reservations required. Visit www.cradleofforestry.org or call (828) 877-3130 for more details.
Friday, June 7
Meditations: What Lies Beneath the Surface
A sculptural exhibition of cast glass showcasing the work of artists Meris Barretto and William Zweifel. A reception will be held on from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will be on view at the gallery through August 31.
The Bender Gallery, 12 S. Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville, next door to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge. The gallery’s hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more details visit www.thebendergallery.com
Friday, June 7
John Anderson Wee Ones
New Whiskey Paintings, a series of miniature watercolor and ink/watercolor paintings. On display through June 30, 2013. Opening 5-8 p.m., 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. For more information, call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
June 8 & 9
River Arts District Studio Stroll
During the nationally known Studio Stroll, more than 180 artists from the River Arts District open their studios to the public. From 10AM to 6PM. For more information, please visit www.riverartsdistrict.com
Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8
I Got the Music in Me
Womansong combines humor, harmony and colorful visuals. Songs from the 1960s and ’70s. 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance; $18 at the door; $5 for children under 12. At Unity Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River, NC. Details at (828) 891-8700, or visit www.womansong.org.
Saturday, June 8
Ben Lovett’s “Black Curtain”
Wealth and vice in the underbelly of high society during the early 1900’s. Limited dinner reservations with VIP seating. Doors open at 7 p.m. with cocktails in the upstairs lounge and a gallery of themed portraits and photos by Nate Dorn. Screening at 9 p.m. Leading lady Mandy Lauderdale will close with a performance at 9:30 p.m. Call (828) 575-2737 for reservations. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road, Asheville. www.isisasheville.com
Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9
Painting in the Fresh Air
Noted plein air artist, Amy Evans of Breckenridge, CO will present a plein air painting workshop in Marshall, on Blannahassett Island from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The cost for the two day workshop is $200. For more details visit www.madisoncountyarts.com or call the Madison County Arts Council, (828) 649-1301.
Sunday, June 9
Stephen Mark Brown
Recital at 4 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. Tickets: $25 general seating; $35 reserved seating. For more information call (828) 257-4530, or visit www.dwtheatre.com.
Sunday, June 9
2nd Sunday @ 5
Pan Harmonia presents Elizabeth Gergel, cello and Christian Aldridge, violin. Tickets: $12 advance; $5 for students; $15 at the door. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church Street, downtown Asheville. More details at www.myaltamont.com.
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Auditions at Asheville Community Theatre
Steel Magnolias: Seeking 6 women. Monday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 12 from 6-8 p.m.
Annie Get Your Gun: Classic Broadway musical. We’re looking for children and adults. Come prepared to sing. Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 from 6-8 p.m.
Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut Street, Asheville, www.ashevilletheatre.org, (828) 254-1320
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Wednesday & Thursday, June 12 & 13
The Kruger Brothers
Each Night: $25 in advance / $28 at the door. Doors open 5 p.m.; Show 9 p.m. Limited tables available with dinner reservations. Theater-style and balcony seating available on a first come first serve basis. Dinner reservations can be made by calling (828) 575-2737. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road, Asheville. Tickets available online at www.isisasheville.com
Art in Bloom
2013 marks the 7th year of Art in Bloom in western N.C. In addition to the amazing display of art and flowers in the main building, this three day event also includes a GALA Preview Party on June 13; a Concert by Joe Penland on June 14 and a Garden Tour on June 14 and 15 with Plein Air Painters in each garden. Tickets are available by calling (828) 669-0930. For more details visit www.BlackMountainArts.org.
Thursday, June 13
Akira Satake Opening Reception
Japan born artist Akira Satake now resides in Swannanoa, NC and is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild as well as the Piedmont Craftsmen. From 5:30-8 p.m. at the Beverly-Hanks office at One Town Square Blvd., Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28803 in Biltmore Park Town Square. On display through July 10, 2013. For more information about HandMade in America call (828) 252-0121, or visit www.HandMadeinAmerica.org.
Friday, June 14
Harry Seidler: Architecture, Art and Collaborative Design
A traveling exhibition celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of the birth of Harry Seidler, the leading Australian architect of the twentieth century. Opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. On display through September 7, 2013. Admission is free for members and students, $3 for non-members. Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 56 Broadway, downtown Asheville. For more details call (828) 350-8484 or visit www.blackmountaincollege.org.
Friday, June 14
Khaled Hosseini Reading & Booksigning
Khaled Hosseini, best-selling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns, has written a new novel about how we love, how we take care of one another, and how the choices we make resonate through generations.
At the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville at 7 p.m. For more details visit Malaprops Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville, call (828) 254-6734, or go online to www.malaprops.com
Friday and Saturday, June 14 & 15
Asheville Percussion Festival
Concerts at 8 p.m. Workshops: Friday 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5 p.m. Odyssey Community School, Asheville. Tickets: All workshops and concerts, $150. Saturday Day Pass, $75. Friday or Sunday Day Pass, $50. Individual Concert, $15. More information is available by visiting www.ashevillepercussionfestival.com
Friday, June 14
Zansa Show & Video Shoot
Videographer Aaron Putnam films a music video for the song “Mi Wa,” sung in the Bambara language of West Africa. $5, Ages: 21+. Doors open 9 p.m. Show 10 p.m. Tetrus Hookah Lounge, located above the Arcade bar, 130 College St., downtown Asheville. (828) 407-0172.
June 14 & 15
Spoon River Anthology
Adapted by Charles Aidman from the poetry of Edgar Lee Masters. Directed by RoseLynn Katz, produced by The Autumn Players. 2:30 p.m. at 35below. Additional performance held on June 16 at 2:30 p.m at UNCA’s Reuter Center. Tickets are $5. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut Street, downtown Asheville. (828) 254-1320, www.ashevilletheatre.org.
Asheville Art in the Park
June 15, 22 & 29
All regional and local artists are invited to apply for the fifth season of Asheville Art in the Park. The art market takes place im Pack Square in the center of downtown Asheville. 10 x 10 booth spaces are available for professional artists. Each year artists make more than $100,000 at the market and donate more than $10,000 to local arts non-profits. Asheville Art in the Park is accepting applications online at www.AshevilleArtinthePark.com
Saturday, June 15
Painting Techniques Class
Mark Sundie, a Duncan Paints Ambassador, will teach a 3-hour course from 10-1 p.m. at 31 Front Street, Dillsboro, NC 28725. $25 per painter. Reservations required. Call (828) 631-3133, www.claymatespottery.com.
Saturday, June 15
Twilight Firefly Tour
Enjoy the magical evening forest and learn about these fascinating insects. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Park and meet at the Pink Beds Picnic Area on Hwy. 276, located next to the Cradle of Forestry entrance. Bring a flashlight. $6 for adults and $3 for youth. Call (828) 877-3130 or visit www.cradleofforestry.org for more details.
Sunday, June 16
Night Beds
Lead singer Winston Yellen possesses a knock out talent. 8:30 p.m. at the Emerald Lounge, 112 N. Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville. Ticket cost $8. Call (828) 232-4372 or visit www.emeraldlounge.com.
Sunday, June 16
Free Father’s Day Concert
Pan Harmonia’s Kate Steinbeck, flute; Brian Hermanson, clarinet; Rosalind Buda, bassoon. Chamber music beginning at 4 p.m. Pretty Place Chapel, YMCA Camp Greenville, 100 YMCA Camp Rd., Cedar Mountain, NC 28718. Visit www.campgreenville.org
Monday, June 17
Lazy-Lady Living
Online permaculture course in sustainability. Traditional wisdom, simple living. Visit www.lazyladyliving.com
Call for Entries: Mitered Exhibition
Deadline: June 17, 2013
HandMade in America and the Buncombe County Deeds Office will present a regional quilt exhibition on display in the Deeds Office lobby on display through January 5, 2014. Entry form at www. handmadeinamerica.org. Phone (828) 252-0121 x 321.
June 20-22
Secrets: Freeing the Hidden Story
Community Choreography Projects shares real life stories of local people for a charitable cause. Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. Tickets: $18. For tickets and more information call (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com
Thursday, June 20
The Sweetback Sisters
Sweetback Sisters Emily Miller and Zara Bode’s precise, family-style harmonies recall the best of country music. 8 p.m. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. For tickets and show times call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
Thursday, June 20
Zansa in concert
Asheville’s only Afropop band. Five-piece ensemble led by Ivorian djembe master Adama Dembele performs West African rhythms blended with contemporary sounds and instruments. Pisgah Brewing Co., 150 Eastside Dr. in Black Mountain. Call (828) 669-0190, or visit www.pisgahbrewing.com.
June 20-23
6th Annual Firefly Gathering
Four-day educational event, offering a wide range of classes in the skills and knowledge necessary to feed, clothe, shelter, and entertain ourselves. Bell’s Cove, Barnardsville, NC. Full Pass $150-400, sliding scale. Day Pass $55 -$150. Reduced rate for children ages 8-12, under 8 free. Visit www.fireflygathering.org for more details.
Saturday, June 22
Artetude Gallery Celebrates First Anniversary
Opening reception from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Artetude Gallery, 89 Patton Avenue, downtown Asheville. Phone (828) 252-1466 or visit www.artetudegallery.com.
Saturday, June 22
Run For Shindig on the Green
Fundraising benefit for Shindig on the Green. Carrier Park in Asheville. 5K Race begins at 8:30 a.m.; one-mile Fun Walk/Run begins at 8:45 a.m. Register online at www.active.com until Thursday June 20. Day-of-race registration from 7-8:15 a.m. 5K $25; Fun Walk/Run $10. For more details call (828) 258-6101 x345, or visit www.folkheritage.org.
June 24-29
Village Potters Classes and Workshops
Pottery, jewelry-making, basketry, painting, and woodturning. More information is available at www.thevillagepotters.com or by calling (828) 253-2424. Riverview Station, 191 Lyman Street, #180 in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
The five week festival will perform concerts in Swannanoa in Kittredge Theater on the Warren Wilson College campus on June 25, July 2, 9, 16 and 23; and in Waynesville at the Waynesville Performing Arts Center on June 23, 30, July 7, 14 and 21. All concerts begin at 7:30.
Ticket prices are $20 for individual tickets and $75 for a series ticket. If you would like to contact us in Swannanoa, phone (828) 771-3050 or e-mail chamber@warren-wilson.edu. In Waynesville (828) 452-0593. More information is available by visiting www.swannanoachambermusic.com.
June 27-29
Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance: Reborn
8 p.m. at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville, NC. $30; $28 seniors; $25 students; $20 ages 12-17; $12 children. To purchase tickets, call (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com
Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concerts
June 28: “Love, Lies and Liasons” – Wendy Jones, Michael Jefry Stevens, Zack Page, Rick Dilling.
July 26: “Straight From the Heart” – Rockell Scott, Bill Bares, Zack Page,
Justin Watt.
White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, (828) 669-0816
54th Annual Art On Main
Deadline: June 28, 2013
The Arts Council of Henderson County is looking for artists who are interested in demonstrating their art or craft along downtown Hendersonville’s historic Main Street, October 5 & 6, 2013. Applications may be submitted to Arts Council office at 401 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Hendersonville, NC 28792. For more information call (828) 693-8504 or visit www.acofhc.org.
Saturday, June 29
47th 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. Stage show and informal jam sessions. Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Details at (828) 258-6101 x345, www.folkheritage.org.
Hard Times Writing Contest
Deadline: June 30, 2013
Write about a difficult experience in your life, how you overcame this obstacle, and how you were changed by it. 4,000 words Reading fee $25. Writers’ Workshop, Hard Times Contest, 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Full guidelines at www.twwoa.org.
Juried Exhibit: Cremation Urns
Deadline: August 2, 2013
Shine On Brightly is seeking artists to design and create lidded vessels and containers for a juried exhibition at Blue Spiral I Gallery in Asheville. Accepted media: Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, Textile, Wood. $20 entry fee. Visit www.shineonbrightly.com for full guidelines.
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Black Mountain Events
Until June 24 – All Creatures Great & Small
Gallery Exhibit at Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League. Red House Studios and Gallery. Gallery Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
June 1 – Rockin’ Around the Square Concert
The Hackbirds. Free. 2-4 p.m. on site of future Town Square. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
June 1 to June 2 – Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Juried Show
9-5 downtown on Sutton Avenue. Free. Craft vendors, food, music and more. Contact The Old Depot Association, (828) 669-6583, www.olddepot.org
June 8 – Transition with a Mission!
Benefit ride for Swannanoa Valley Transitional Housing. 10 a.m. until 12 noon. $20/bike 1 rider; $30/bike, 2 riders. Refreshments and raffle prizes. Register online at www.svtransitionalHousing.org
June 13 to June 15 – 7th Annual Art in Bloom
An exhibit of fine art and floral interpretations, along with Gala, Garden Tour, and Concert. Various times at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. Details by calling (828) 669-0930 or visit www.blackmountainarts.org
June 17 to June 21 – Art in Bloom Gallery Show
Pleine Air Painters. Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State St., Details by calling (828) 669-0930 or visit www.blackmountainarts.org
June 22 – Howl In
Tour begins at 3 p.m. at Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sancturary. Optional potluck dinner for $5 per plate – you bring side dish. Call or email for details and directions. Contact info@fullmoonfarm.org, (828) 664-9818
June 28 – Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concert
Top regional jazz vocalist and instrumentalist. Optional dinner by Black Mountain Bistro 6:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Reservations required. Details at (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
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