Saturday, May 31
Proliferation
Mixed-media paintings by local artist Sandee Johnson. Artist’s wine reception 5-9 p.m. On display through July 16, 2014. The Andrew Charles Gallery, 60 N. Merrimon Ave. at Reynolds Village, Suite 105. Open Tues-Sat 10-5, or by appointment. Call (828) 989-0111.
Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1
Brevard Short Film Festival
First annual film festival hosted at Brevard College. Screening of more than 40 short films. Begins at 11 a.m. Saturday and runs through Sunday night, with the last group of shorts scheduled for 3 p.m. For details, call (828) 885-5354 or visit www.brevardshortfilmfestival.com.
Sunday, June 1
The Southern Appalachian Chamber Singers
Select ensemble composed primarily of Mars Hill University professors, students, and alumni from the celebrated Mars Hill Choir. The concert will include the Fauré Requiem, Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine, and selections by Brahms and Morten Lauridsen. 4 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church, in Asheville. Contributions accepted.
Sunday, June 1
Percussionist Mario Gaetano
Concert at 4 p.m. at the Asheville Masonic Temple. The recital will feature contemporary music written for solo percussion instruments, including marimba, vibraphone, and drums. Dr. Gaetano will be joined by colleagues performing music for viola and percussion, flute and percussion, horn and vibraphone, and marimba and percussion. Tickets are $10; a portion will support the Asheville Masonic Temple. For more details call (828) 575-4171.
Sunday, June 1
A Short History of the Piano
Pianist Daniel Weiser presents music of the early Romantics, including Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. Incredible solo piano music along with great stories about the composers. $15 adv.; $20 door. 7:30 p.m. at White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Monday, June 2
“Take 2” Jazz Duet Series
Pianist Bill Bares and steel pan virtuoso Jonathan Scales, jazz. $12/ $6 students with ID. 7:30 p.m. White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Tuesday, June 3
The Wilhelm Brothers
Live music starts at 6.30 p.m. It’s a one-hour long family-friendly show. Admission is free. The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, 640 Merrimon Ave, at the intersection of Merrimon and Edgewood. Call (828) 254-2224 for more details.
Tuesday, June 3
Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery
New show celebrating the ceramic art of Chiwa Clark, Isis Dudek, Scott Cameron-Bell and other gallery members. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11-5 at 238 Clingman Ave., Asheville.
The Green Room Café Live Music Line-Up
Hendersonville’s premier live dinner music venue, The Green Room Café, specializes in artisan crafted scrumptious food made fresh from local ingredients.
Featuring signature dinner entrees, gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads, breakfast and baked treats, premium beer & wine, Fair Trade, locally roasted, primo espresso & coffees, and an assortment of loose-leaf teas. Live dinner music on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4 & Saturday, June 7 – Nello Masci, vocals, and pianist Mark Sherren perform Rag Time, Jazz & Pop.
Friday, June 6 & Friday, June 20 – Americana, Pop, and originals by Carrie Morrison on vocals and keyboard; Steve Whiteside on acoustic guitar.
Friday, June 27 – Sharon LaMotte on vocals, Matt Dingledine on guitar; Jazz, Blues & Pop.
Saturday, June 14 & Saturday, June 28 – Jazz by 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
Thursday, June 5
Texture and Color
Local artist Mark Bettis opens exhibition at the 5 Walnut Wine Bar.
Mark’s paintings are a synthesis of color, line, texture and form. Opening reception Thursday, June 5 from 5-8 p.m. Partial proceeds to benefit TAPAS program in Asheville Schools. On display June 5-30 at the Wine Bar, 5 Walnut Street, Asheville. (828) 253-2593.
Thursday, June 5
2nd Annual Soumu
A celebration of African music, dance, food, and art. Featuring: Zansa, Barakissa Coulibaly, Lisa Zahiya, Mande Foly. 7 p.m. at the Orange Peel. All ages. $12 adv.; $15 at the door. Food not included in ticket cost. For tickets go to www.theorangepeel.net, email zansamusic@gmail.com, or call (828) 774-2277. Visit www.zansamusic.com.
Friday, June 6
The Fame Game
Feauring works by Yamabushi and Ishmael. Opening reception Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. The Satellite Gallery, 55 Broadway St., downtown Asheville. For more details, please call (828) 505-2225, or visit www.thesatellitegallery.com.
Friday, June 6
GeekOut Kick Off
Party and Artist Demos at ZaPow! Meet the originators and presenters of The Most Marvelous Illustrations on Earth! Witness the amazing drawing ability of ZaPow artists in action! Gasp in Amazement at their Wondrous talents! 6-8 p.m., ZaPow! 21 Battery Park Avenue, Suite 101, Asheville NC. www.zapow.net
Friday, June 6
Ruth Ilg, Espressioni
Representational and abstract paintings on display from June 1-30. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. during the City Art Walk. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street in downtown Asheville, across from Pritchard Park. Call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com
Friday, June 6
An American Affair
Tim Schwarz and Daniel Weiser of AmiciMusic perform chamber music for violin and piano. 7:30 p.m. $15 advance/ $20 door. White Horse, 105c Montreat Rd., Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Friday, June 6
Fully Exposed
Exhibition of mixed media paintings and black and white photographs by David Holt. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. On display June 6 to July 31, 2014. Pink Dog Creative, 348 Depot St., Asheville. Details at www.pinkdog-creative.com.
HART Productions
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” June 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 and June 1, 8 and 15 at 3 p.m.
“Grand Night For Singing,” June 20, 21, 27, 28, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. and June 22, 29 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.
Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St. Waynesville. Box Office Hours Monday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. For reservations call (828) 456-6322 or visit www.harttheatre.org.
Saturday, June 7
Clay Day
Clay Day at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center is on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features craft demonstrations and hands-on activities for children and adults. Admission is free. Some activities like the “make and take raku firing” require a small materials fee. Glassblowing has been added to the event, so join us for a full and inspiring day of craft education. Call (828) 298-7928 or visit www.craftguild.org for more information, including a complete list of exhibitors, craft demonstrations, and scheduled music.
Saturday, June 7
Storytelling
With Bil Lepp and Andy Irwin. $12 adv./$15 door. 8 p.m. at the White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road in Black Mountain.
For more details please call (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Saturday, June 7
Clive Carroll Concert
Solo concert by English guitar virtuoso. Distinct acoustic guitar player mixes altered tunings, renaissance, and classical harmony to delta blues and jazz, making it all sound natural and effortless. $10 at the door. 7 p.m. at St. Matthias Church, 1 Dundee St. in Asheville.
Saturday, June 7
ill-esha
Amazing producer, vocalist, and DJ combines elements of hip-hop, EDM, and R&B. At the Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave., Asheville. Call (828) 255-7777 or visit www.ashevillemusichall.com.
June 7-8
GeekOut 2014
At UNCA’s Sherrill Center and Kimmel Arena, as well as other venues around Asheville. Gaming and workshops will begin at the Sherrill Center on Friday, June 6, with the main convention June 7 and 8, and plenty of additional events in Asheville all three nights. Tickets for GeekOut are on sale now at
www.geekoutavl.org
Tuesday, June 10
Friends of the Smokies Hike
Enjoy a boat ride across Fontana Lake for an interpretive hike to Hazel Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Two hiking opportunities. Easy hike, total distance of 4 miles, or take a longer hike with Gracia Slater. $35 for members; $60 for non-members who will receive a one-year membership. To register call (828) 452-0720 or visit friendsofthesmokies.org/hikes.html.
Wednesday, June 11
Trae Pierce and T-Stone
Progressive funk by bass ace Trae Pierce and T-Stone. 7:30 p.m. $12 at the White Horse, 105c Montreat Rd., Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
June 12, 13, 14
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts 8th annual Art in Bloom
The three-day flower-centric event includes: a Gala Preview Party ($40, June 12 at 6 p.m.) with seated catered dinner, a gallery display of 22 Ikebana and Western floral designer’s interpretations of regional art work on loan from a dozen galleries, and, a two-day Cottage Garden Tour ($20, June 13 & 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Plein air painters will be creating fine art in the gardens, a display of their works can be seen June 16-18 at the Arts Center. Those who may not want to tour the gardens or attend the Gala party but are interested in the floral design interpretations in the gallery may purchase access for $5. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14. The Arts Center is located at 225 W. State Street. For more information call (828) 669-0930 or visit www.BlackMountainArts.org
June 12-15
7th Annual Firefly Gathering
At the Firefly Gathering, you’re sure to find bare feet, buckskins, and bows and arrows.
Alongside classes in trapping and foraging, you’ll find organic gardening, beekeeping, permaculture, super-hero smoothies, solar power, relationship skills, mead making, urban homesteading, and much more. And beyond that, you’ll find a community of caring people co-creating a place-based, ecologically-sane way of life. June 12-15 with post-camp intensives June 18-21. 20 minutes north of Asheville at Bell’s Cove in Barnardsville. Full Pass $150-400 sliding scale. Day Pass $55 -$150. Reduced rate for children age 8 to 12; under 8 free. More details at www.fireflygathering.org
Saturday, June 14
Ceramic Art Demonstrations
Pottery, sculpture, refreshments, and a showcase of ceramic arts. The Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery, 238 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Open Tuesday through Sunday 11-5.
Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15
River Arts District Studio Stroll
More than 170 artists from the River Arts District will open their studios to the public from 10-6 p.m. View and purchase art; tour studios in the district’s historic industrial buildings. Free trolleys run approximately every 15 minutes. Enjoy gallery exhibits, kid activities, and art demonstrations, such as glass blowing, wheel throwing, wood turning, and more. More details at www.riverartsdistrict.com
Saturday & Sunday June 14 & 15
Jonas Gerard Live Painting Performances
In our new gallery at Riverview Station, 191 Lyman St., #144., Asheville. 2-3:30 p.m. both days. (828) 350-7711, www.jonasgerard.com
June 14, 21, 28
Asheville Art in the Park
Downtown art market. More details at www.AshevilleArtinthePark.com
2007 Honda CB 919 Bike For Give away. This is a clean bike. Well kept in Garage. Excellent condition.Email Davidmanning05@live.com for details.
Saturday, June 14
Studio Show and Sale
The Red House Studio Artists sale. Chat with the artists and watch them work. 10% discount on all studio sales. Featured artists are Michele Hamilton and Denise Geiger. 10-5 p.m. in the historic house next to the Monte Vista Hotel in Black Mountain. Visit www.svfalARTS.org/events.
Saturday, June 14
Franny’s Farm Fest 2014
Family-friendly summer celebration. Farm Fest is an entire day of fun on the farm, featuring local vendors, a swingin’, twangin’, rockin’ musical line-up and local food truck, Farm to Fender. Jabe Fisher, Wayne Buckner and more! 12-8 p.m., $5 donation; kids under 12 free. Car or tent camping $10; must be set up by noon Saturday for ridgeline car camping. Call Franny at (828) 216-2836 or www.frannysfarm.com
Saturday, June 14
Whiskers and Wagging Tails
Buy Art and ZaPow will give 100% of it’s commission to the Asheville Humane Society.
Animal Ambassadors and Art from 1-4 p.m. Meet adorable and adoptable dogs and cats. View new dog and cat art created by ZaPow’s talented artists. Opening Reception from 7-9 p.m., featuring new art inspired by dogs and cats. Free beer & wine. Live music! ZaPow, 21 Battery Park Ave., downtown Asheville. More details at www.zapow.net.
June 14 & 15, from 10-6 p.m.
River Arts District Studio Stroll
The Studio Stroll is produced by the River Arts District Artists. For more information, please visit www.riverartsdistrict.com
Tuesday, June 17
Workshop with Patti Clayton
Generating, Deepening, and Documenting Learning through Critical Reflection in Service-Learning. 2 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Highsmith University Union, room 104. $75. Details and registration at keycenter.unca.edu or keyctr@unca.edu.
Tuesday, June 17
Bringing it Home
An award-winning documentary film about industrial HEMP, healthy houses, and a greener future for America. NC filmmakers, Linda Booker and Blaire Johnson, will be attending for a post-screening discussion with Asheville resident Anthony Brenner, whose 2010 story in USA Today inspired the film. 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.
Friday, June 20
Downtown After 5
4:30-9:30 p.m. Music by Drivin’ n Cryin’. North Lexington Ave. between Hiawassee and the I-240 overpass. 100 N. Lexington Ave. in downtown Asheville. Details at www.ashevilledowntown.org
June 20-22, 24-26
The 48 Hour Film Project
The challenge will take over the streets of Asheville from June 20-22. See the submitted films for just $5 on June 24, 25, and 26 at 7 & 10 p.m. at Asheville Brewing Company’s Merrimon Ave. location. The best film from Asheville will be awarded a trophy and screened at the 48 Hour Film Project Filmapalooza in 2014. For more details about The 48 Hour Film Project visit www.48hourfilm.com/asheville
Saturday, June 21
The Carolina Ceili Band
Summer solstice concert in the HandMade in America building at 8 p.m. Celtic tunes and songs on traditional acoustic instruments (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran/Irish drum), and delightful 4-part vocal harmonies. Irish dance, storytelling, and other related art forms. 125 S. Lexington in Asheville. Visit www.carolinaceili.com.
Friday & Saturday, June 20 & 21
Why Not Now
Womansong, Asheville’s long-established women’s community chorus, hits a high note with their first public concert of the 2014 season. 7:30 p.m. at Warren Wilson College’s Kittredge Theatre. Tickets are available from Womansong members and at www.womansong.org. $15; children 12 years and under, $7. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Womansong and the New Start Program, providing scholarships and financial assistance for women in transition.
Sunday, June 22
School’s Out!
All ages party at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, June 22. Tickets are $10 for age 16 or over, kids under 16 are absolutely free. For more information visit the Asheville Flyer for Kids Facebook page.
June 25 to 28
Elephant in My Closet
The double-entendre title, Elephant in My Closet, describes an awkward situation, a coming out story between father and son, but not in the pride parade kind of way. North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane in Asheville. For tickets and show times call (828) 239-0263 or visit www.ncstage.org.
Friday, June 27
The Black Jacket Symphony
Performing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon at the Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave. Asheville. 8 p.m., 18+. Tickets $28 & $23; available at www.etix.com, by phone at 1-800-514-etix, at the Orange Peel Box Office, Harvest Records in West Asheville, or the Aloft Hotel in downtown Asheville.
Friday, June 27
Opera Talks at OLLI
Performance by Asheville Lyric Opera Summer Artists Training Program. 3 p.m. at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Free and open to the public. Info: (828) 251-6140 or www.olliasheville.com.
Saturday, June 28
Art Cover Show
Mixed media paintings at Art MoB Studios & Marketplace. Reception held June 28 from 5-8 p.m. at Art MoB Studios & Marketplace, 124 4th Avenue in East Hendersonville. For more details call (828) 693-4545 or visit www.artmobstudios.com.
Saturday, June 28 at 7 p.m.,
The Folk Influence
AmiciMusic will present a concert featuring pieces for cello and piano influenced by folk music. Music performed includes works by Grieg, Bartok, Piazzolla, Dvorak, and de Falla. Franklin Keel on cello is the featured guest, along with Daniel Weiser on piano. Mr. Keel is the Associate Principal of the Asheville Symphony and member of the Opal String Quartet. At the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2021 Kanuga Rd. in Hendersonville. For more details, visit www.amicimusic.org or call Dan Weiser, (802) 369-0856.
Saturday, June 28
Run For Shindig on the Green
5K Race & Fun Walk/Run benefit for Shindig on the Green. 5K Race begins at 8:30 a.m. and the one-mile Fun Walk/Run begins at 8:35 a.m. at Carrier Park in Asheville. Register online at www.active.com until Thursday, June 26. 5K $25; Fun Walk/Run $10. Day-of-race registration 7:30-8:15 a.m.; 5K $30 day-of-race. For more details visit www.folkheritage.org or call (828) 258-6101 x345.
June 28; 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.
Saturday, June 28
Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch 2014
Kaleidoscope: Celebrating Diversity, featuring Bobby Norfolk, three time Emmy Award winner. 10:30-11:45 a.m., Rhino Courtyard, Pack Place. Rain or shine. Free. Seats are limited.
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 June 29, 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.
Saturdays in June
Live Art Demonstrations
11-4 at Mountain Made Art Gallery, inside the Grove Arcade, downtown Asheville. View the works of our featured artists at www.mtnmade.com/blog. Details at (828) 350-0307.
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.