HART Performances for March
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 at 3 p.m.
Poe, March 14, and 15 at 7:30, and Sunday, March 16 at 3 p.m. Most Improved Camper, March 28, 29, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m.
To make reservations call the HART Box Office any time at (828) 456-6322 or visit www.harttheatre.com. All performances are held in the HART Studio Theater, 250 Pigeon St. Waynesville, 28786.
Saturday, March 1
Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line
The high energy quintet perform originals with tight, three-part harmonies, fiddle, claw-hammer banjo, acoustic guitar, bass, and drums. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. Call (828) 575-2737 or visit www.isisasheville.com.
Saturday, March 1
I Love the 90s
Les Femmes Mystique perform burlesque cabaret inspired by the 90s. 8 p.m. $15 advance, $17 door. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Saturday, March 1
Luminous Paintings on Metal Leaf
Demonstration by Melissa Enloe Walter. 1-5 p.m. at Gallery 86, 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville. For details call (828) 452-0593, or visit www.haywoodarts.org.
Saturday, March 1
HMS Pinafore
Opera Creations, Deerfield Chorus and Friends will present a concert version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at 7 p.m. $20 Tickets available at the door with cash/check only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Deerfield Community Blue Ridge Room, 1617 Hendersonville Road, 28803. Free parking shuttle provided from St. Giles Chapel and Wakefield Drive.
Sunday, March 2
Tuatha Dea
Celtic tribal fusion Gypsy Rock, 7:30 p.m. $12. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Sunday, March 2
The Squirm Burpee Circus
Unique blend of slapstick comedy, high-skill circus acts and classic melodrama. At Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. For tickets or more details call (828) 227-2479 or visit http://bardoartscenter.wcu.edu.
Monday, March 3
Take 2 Jazz Duets Series
Pianist Bill Bares with vibraphonist Jason DeCristofaro, 7:30 p.m. $12. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Call (828) 669-0816, visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Thursday, March 6
Anything for Love
Based on Tom Anton and his wife, Sandi Russell’s, true love story, Anything for Love was filmed entirely on location in New Orleans. 7 p.m. screening at the Dunham Auditorium on the Brevard College campus. This event is a kick off for the newly formed Brevard Film Society. $10, students $5. To view the trailer go to www.atlastthemovie.com. For more details visit www.brevardfilmsociety.com.
Thursday, March 6
Women’s History Month Exhibit
Faces, Flowers and Super Powers – acrylic paintings and mixed media works by Mary Alice Ramsey, at UNCA’s Highsmith Art Gallery.
Windows, Doors and Glass Ceilings – photographs and encaustic paintings by Bet Kindley, in UNCA’s Intercultural Art Center. On display through March. Opening reception from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 7
Landscapes in Abstraction
Exhibition featuring Karen Keil Brown’s semi-abstract oils. The subtle, rich layering and depth in her work are an invitation into her ethereal atmospheric landscapes. The show will be on display from March 1 through March 30. Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. For more information, call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Friday, March 7
Love is Covered in Dust
CD release party from guitar virtuoso Yes the Raven. 8 p.m. at the White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. For more information visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com, or call (828) 669-0816.
Friday, March 7 & 8
Music and the Movies
Asheville Choral Society concerts. Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $20 for adults; $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased at www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or by calling (828) 232-2060. Performances will be held in the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.
Saturday, March 8
Appalachian Pastel Society
10 a.m. – noon with a free slide presentation by pastelist James Smythe. Workshop ($45 members/$55 non-members) from 1-4 p.m. At Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River, 28759. Visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org or call Suzy Hart, (845) 986-3653.
March 8 at 7:30 p.m. & March 9 at 2:30.
Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Tickets: $10 children (12 and younger); $15 (adult); $30 VIP (includes reserved seating and donation to ACA); Four at $40 (2 adults and 2 children). At the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street in Asheville. For more details visit www.ashevillecreativearts.org.
Saturday, March 8
Auction for the Arts
The Black Mountain Center for the Arts hosts its popular 9th Annual Auction for the Arts. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a catered reception and silent auction in the Upper Gallery. At 7 p.m. the exciting live auction with auctioneer John Hill begins. Items diverse as vacation accommodations, musical instruments, garden sculpture, and a hand-painted toy chest will be up for auction. There are only 75 seats available. Reservations made before March 8 are $25. Tickets are $30 the day of the auction, provided there are seats left. Call (828) 669-0930 to make sure you have a seat and a paddle number. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street. For more details visit www.BlackMountainArts.org
Sunday, March 9
Amy Greene Reading
Smoky Mountain native Amy Greene returns with her second novel, Long Man. Based on historical events, Long Man refers to a river in Tennessee whose dam will flood a small town in the name of electricity and jobs. Greene is also the author of the novel Bloodroot. 3 p.m. at Malaprop’s Café & Bookstore, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville. For more information call (828) 254-6734 or visit www.malaprops.com.
Sunday, March 9
Underhill Rose
This 3 p.m. show is part of the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series. Tickets: $15. Flat Rock Cinema, 2700 Greenville Hwy., 28731. Call (828) 697-2463 or visit www.flatrockcinema.com.
Hendersonville Chamber Music Scheduled Performances
March 9 – The luscious sound of the North Carolina Symphony Woodwind Quintet
March 30 – The fabulous versatility of the Kontras String Quartet
April 6 – The absolute perfection of the Rawlins Piano Trio
April 27 – The exhilarating music of the Carolina Brass
Both series and individual tickets at $20 will be available at the door on the day of performance. Subscription holders will be able to use their four subscription tickets for any or all performances.
All Hendersonville Chamber Music performances are presented on Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, Fifth Avenue and White Pine in Hendersonville. Subscriptions for all four concerts are $70 including tax. They are available by mailing a check payable to HFCM, PO Box 271, Hendersonville, NC 28793. More information on Facebook and www.hendersonvillechambermusic.org
Tuesday, March 11
Love! Love! Love!
Illustrations by Greg Vineyard. Proceeds to benefit the YWCA’s MotherLove mentoring for teen moms program. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, 640 Merrimon Ave. On display through March. Call (828) 254-2224 for details.
Tuesday, March 11
Auditions for Come Back, Little Sheba
The Autumn Players will hold auditions for William Inge’s classic drama from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Performed as reader’s theatre, no previous experience required. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-1320, or visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.
Friday, March 14
Art Teachers Create
Exhibition featuring Henderson County art teachers is part of Mentors & Students, a series designed to celebrate the importance of art in a child’s life. Opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. On display through Friday, March 28 at First Citizens Bank, 539 N. Main St., in downtown Hendersonville. For more information contact The Arts Council of Henderson County, (828) 693-8504, or visit 401 North Main St., 3rd floor, Hendersonville, NC.
Friday, March 14
The Paul McKenna Band
The Paul McKenna Band honors traditional Celtic music alongside the innovative and has established itself as one of the brightest young bands on the scene. Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Tickets: Regular $30, Student $25, Children 12 and under $15; Student Rush day-of-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com.
March 14-16
National Quilting Day
The Folk Art Center is located at Milepost 382 of the Blue Ridge Parkway, just north of the Hwy 70 entrance in east Asheville, NC. For more information please call (828) 298-7928 or visit www.craftguild.org.
March 14-16
The Hobbit
Performed by a class of students ranging in age from 10 to 16. Performances are Friday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-1320, visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.
Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m.
Asheville Symphony presents Beethoven and the “Romantic.” Downtown in the US Cellular Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Call (828) 254-7046, or visit www.ashevillesymphony.org.
Saturday, March 15 at 9 p.m.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
$10 advance / $12 door. Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road Asheville, NC. (828) 575-2737, www.isisasheville.com
Sunday, March 16
Michael Pilgrim
Noted for his entertaining disposition and skill on the mandolin, Michael will be performing at the Waynesville Public Library at 3 p.m. Come out to the library for an entertaining and warm performance by the Michael Pilgrim you’ve come to know and love. And you can’t beat the cost: free of charge; donations at your discretion.
Sunday, March 16
The Lightning Bugs
A rocking Americana ensemble fronted by Asheville couple Jenny and Jason Martin. Timeless songs from across genres and decades make up their diverse setlists of indie, classic, and original rock and roll, and Appalachian old-time gospel tunes. Jenny’s warm, powerful vocals and keyboard work interplay with Jason’s acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and ukulele.Performance at the Canton library at 3 p.m. 11 Pennsylvania Ave., Canton. For more details call (828) 648-2924, or visit www.haywoodlibrary.org
March 19 – April 13
Venus in Fur
Performances Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$30. Students $10 anytime! Pay-What-You-Can: Wednesday, March 19. Tickets are available by calling (828) 239-0263 or visiting www.ncstage.org. North Carolina Stage Company, 15 Stage Lane, downtown Asheville.
The Weinhaus
Thursday, March 20
Educated at the Culinary Institute of America, Executive Chef and owner Peter Pollay brings years of restaurant experience to downtown Asheville’s Pack Square. Posana Café utilizes local farmers and purveyors for items such as organic milk, goat cheese, fruits, vegetables, trout, lamb, and pork. We look forward to your joining us in their private dining room. Time: 7 p.m. Price: $70 all inclusive. Please call the Weinhaus for reservations at (828) 254-6453.
Friday, March 28
Friday Night Flights presents Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Please join us for a wonderful evening in our Cork&Keg bar area. The price is $10 for four tasting pours. Gourmet light fare is available from The Cheese Store of Asheville for an additional $5. From 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Weinhaus, 86 Patton, Ave., downtown Asheville.
Friday, March 21
Cabaret Jazz Series
My Favorite Things: A Reimagining of Beautiful Standards with Stephanie Morgan and Cry Baby (Chuck Lichtenberger, Jonathan Pearlman, Grant Cuthbertson, Timothy Haney), with special guest Justin Ray. Tickets $15; music 8 p.m.; optional buffet dinner from 6:30-7:30 by Black Mountain Bistro. White Horse Black Mountain, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. For more details, (828) 669-0816, or www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22
The Chase Brock Experience
One of WNC’s most notable young cultural prodigies: Hendersonville native Chase Brock, choreographer of Broadway’s Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark, brings his New York-based dance company to Asheville to perform some of its hottest, hippest works. Lecture/demonstration dance performance recommended for Grades 6-12 held Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Tickets $8-$9. Mainstage Dance Series, Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22 at 8 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets: $40, Student $35, Children 12 and under $15; Student Rush day-of-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com.
Saturday, March 22
Laurey Masterton Memorial, Tribute
Public appreciation ceremony for Laurey Masterton begins at 2 p.m at the First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St. Stop by Laurey’s Catering and Gourmet To-Go at 67 Biltmore Ave. to contribute to the memorial wall for Laurey. The shop is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For more information please visit www.laureysyum.com, or call (828) 252-1500.
Saturday, March 22
Pig Pen Theatre Company
Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages, $12 at door/$10 advance, at The Mill Room, 66 Ashland Ave. in downtown Asheville. For tickets and more details visit www.ashevillemillroom.com
Saturday, March 22
The Stray Birds
Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. in west Asheville. For more details call (828) 575-2737 or visit www.isisasheville.com.
Sunday, March 23
The 9th Spring Benefit Concert
Asheville Area Piano Forum concert pianists will be held at 3 p.m. at Deerfield Retirement Community Center, 1617 Hendersonville Rd. General admission $25; Patron $40; Students 13-21, $3; Students under 13, free. Tickets available in advance at www.ashevillepiano.org or by e-mailing rlrodwell@bellsouth.net.
Monday, March 24
The Andy Statman Trio
Tim O’Brien and Michael Cleveland Together at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at the Center for the Arts, located at 225 W. State St., or by phone at (828) 669-0930. For more information visit www.BlackMountainArts.org.
Odyssey ClayWorks
A variety of 8-week classes begin March 24. Legends: Peter Callas, two-day demonstration and workshop will be held March 29-30. More details at www.odysseyceramicarts.com
Thursday, March 27
Business in a More Beautiful World
The Flight Formula Team is Asheville’s new incubator for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, artists, change makers and movement leaders. We are sponsoring events every 4th Thursday of the month at Edna’s of Asheville. These events are free to the public. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Edna’s of Asheville, 870 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville.
Thursday, March 27
Storytelling Series Listen to This
Stories and original songs from locals. Hosted by Tom Chalmers. Tickets are $10. 7:30 p.m. in 35below at Asheville Community Theatre. 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-1320, or visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.
Friday and Saturday, March 28-29
Masters Series Pottery Workshop
Two-day demonstration workshop by Asheville ceramic artist Angelique Tassistro will highlight hand-built skills. 9-4 p.m. Fee is $190. Register online at www.thevillagepotters.com. The Village Potters, 191 Lyman Street, #180, in Asheville’s River Arts District. Call (828) 253-2424 for more details.
Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29
LEO: The Anti-Gravity Show
In this gravity-defying one-man show fluid, real-world handstands, tumbles and falls are projected by an ingenious video stage concept, and the simple act of standing up is transformed into a stupendous feat, while walking up a wall becomes the most natural and effortless event. Diana Wortham Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35, Student $30, Children 12 and under $15; Student Rush day-of-show $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com.
Wednesday, April 2
Storybook Characters
On display at Pack Memorial Library, 67 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville through April. For more information, please contact Karen Hawkins, Storybook Characters Exhibit Chairperson, at karena@charter.net.
Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m.
Don Giovanni
Special Sunday matinee performance April 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets to the preview dress rehearsal, to be held April 2 at 7 p.m., are also available. Call the Asheville Lyric Opera at (828) 236-0670 to make reservations. Performances take place in the Diana Wortham Theater in downtown Asheville. Tickets are available at the theatre box office by calling (828) 257-4530. For more information visit www.ashevillelyric.org.
Thursday, April 24
Dining Out for Life
Visit www.wncap.org/dofl for more details and a full list of particpating restaurants.
May 8-11
38th LEAF Festival
Tickets are discounted through March 31. Adult prices start at $41 for the day or $147 for the weekend. Additional discounts for commuting residents and youth ages 10-17. Children 9 and younger are free. Limited car camping, lodge rooms and cabins are available. Purchase tickets at www.theLEAF.org or by phone at (828) 686-8742.