through May
Being Present
Luminous new work in oils from the Natural World by Waynesville artist, Jo Ridge Kelley. Art After Dark is Friday, May 3 from 6-9 p.m. Jo will be demonstrating then, and again on Saturday, May 25 from 11-4 p.m. Twigs & Leaves Gallery, 98 N. Main Street, Waynesville. (828) 456-1940, www.twigsandleaves.com
May 2, 3, 4, 5
Welcome to Mitford
May 2, 3, 4 at 7:30 and May 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20 for Adults; $18 for Seniors; Student/Teachers $10; Special $6 discount tickets for Students and Teachers for Thursday and Sundays. To make reservations call the Box Office Monday through Friday from 1-5 p.m. or go online to www.harttheatre.com. All performances are at the Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St. in downtown Waynesville.
First Friday Gallery Walk
Friday, May 3 & Friday, June 7
The Downtown Asheville Arts District hosts First Fridays from 5-8 p.m. every month through December. More than 25 galleries and museums in downtown Asheville will host receptions and exhibitions.
Don’t worry about parking or tired feet. Complimentary trolley service will be running during the event. Park at the Asheville Visitors Center and hop on! www.DowntownAshevilleArtDistrict.org
Friday, May 3
Appalachian Pastel Society Non-Juried Exhibition
Opening Reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at BlackBird Frame & Art. On display through May 31, 2013. BlackBird Frame & Art is located at 365 Merrimon Avenue in north Asheville. Hours are 10-6 weekdays and 10-3 on Saturdays. For more information call (828) 225-3117 or visit www.blackbirdframe.com
Friday, May 3
Folkmoot Celebrates 30 Years
Folkmoot USA celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the “BIG 30” at Sid’s on Main in Canton from 6-10 p.m. This pre-festival celebration features heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, cash bar, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $50. Call (828) 452-2997 or email dlavela@folkmoot.com for tickets. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to www.FolkmootUSA.org or call 877-FolkUSA (877-365-5872).
Friday, May 3
Floyd Kemp Reception
Held from 5:30 to 8 p.m for Kemp’s exhibition “From My Garden.” On display through May 31, 2013. The Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com
Friday, May 3
The Wilhelm Brothers CD Release Party
Singer/songwriter Chris Wilhelm and cellist Cristof Ensslin perform works that are joyful, soulful and embracing. 7 to 9 p.m. at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe, 640 Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Visit www.thewilhelmbrothers.com
Friday, May 3
Narratives at the Bender Gallery
Fused glass sculptures by Lesley CS Nolan and goblets by Mathieu Grodet and Anna Boothe. Knitted glass sculpture by Carol Milne. Reception from 5-8 p.m. The Bender Gallery, 12 S. Lexington Ave., downtown Asheville, (828) 505-8341.
Friday, May 3
at the PUSH Gallery
The Art and Time Squanderings of Richard Kirby. Reception from 7-10 p.m. On display until June 18. PUSH Gallery, 25 Patton Ave., Asheville.
Friday, May 3
The Megaphone Project
Installation at Wesley Grant as part of the First Friday Art Walk series from 4-7 p.m. A free question and answer session, open to the public, will be held Friday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wesley Grant Center. A light reception will precede the talk at 5 p.m.
May 3 & 4
Asheville Wordfest 2013
36 Montford Ave., 2nd floor. Free and accessible. Contact (828) 407-4268 or visit www.ashevillewordfest.com
May 3-5
BLUE to BLACK Art Weekend
Includes the E.A.S.T. of Asheville Studio Tour, with an emphasis on Black Mountain artists. The BLUE to BLACK Art Stroll applies to Cheshire Village and downtown Black Mountain Art venues and galleries. Open house Saturday, May 4 from 5-7 p.m. Contact Cappi Macsherry at (828) 707-7615, or visit www.bluetoblackweekend.com
May 3
Under the Sea
Underwater photography by Dr. John Highsmith. On display, May 1-27, 2013. Opening reception Friday, May 3 from 6-9 p.m. Gallery 86, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC. For more details visit www.haywoodarts.org.
Friday, May 3 & Friday, June 7
Waynesville’s Art After Dark
Stroll through working studios and galleries on Main Street and Depot Street. Galleries stay open late with an offering of food, wine and live music. View live demonstrations. Art After Dark takes place the first Friday of each month, May through December.
Saturday, May 4
Mine & Yours Consignments Grand Re-Opening
Everything will be on sale. Refreshments plus drawings for gift certificates. From 10-5 p.m. at Mine & Yours Consignments, 234 New Leicester Hwy. Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5. (828) 251-9231, www.mineandyoursconsignments.com
Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
Fine Art Print Fair
Preview and select from a vast collection of fine art prints. Free with membership or regular museum admission. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. Phone (828) 253-3227, www.ashevilleart.org.
May 4 & May 18
Craft Workshops
The first workshop will be held on May 4 and the second will be on May 18. Held upstairs at Gallery 86 from 2-4 p.m. The fee for each child is $5. Maxmium of 15 children. Call the Haywood County Arts Council at (828) 452-0593 to sign up. 86 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC. For more information, visit www.haywoodarts.org.
Sunday & Monday, May 5 & 6
Auditions for “Brigadoon”
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its July production of the classic Broadway musical at 6:30 p.m. The show opens July 12 for a four weekend run. Lead roles for all ages and a large singing chorus and a dance corps. Auditions will be held in the Feichter Studio of the HART Theatre, 250 Pigeon St. in Waynesville.
Sunday, May 5
Blue Ridge Orchestra
Where can you hear Bach, Beethoven, Teleman and Mendelssohn performed by chorus and orchestra for no admission fee? St. Matthias Church, 1 Dundee Street, Asheville, at 3 p.m. Donations greatly accepted. Details at www.blueridgeorchestra.org.
May 9-12
LEAF Festival
Voices of Tradition themed lineup. In Black Mountain. For the full schedule visit www.theLEAF.org.
Friday, May 10
David Holt and Mountain Faith
Concert held at Coulter Hall at WCU, Cullowhee, NC at 7 p.m. $10. For more information contact Heather Gordon, Jackson County 4-H, (828) 586-4009.
Friday, May 10
Artists Second Sale
In conjunction with the first French Broad Friday in downtown Marshall. Sale from 5-8 p.m. Pick up some beautiful work at a great price! Madison County Arts Council Arts Center, 90 S. Main, Marshall, NC. www.madisoncountyarts.com
Friday, May 10
Earphunk, East Coast Dirt, and The Captain Midnight Band
Three bands bring their eclectic sounds to the Emerald Lounge, 112 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville. Show at 9 p.m. $8 adv. $10 day of show.
Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11
A Spirit to Remember
Two performances will be held; Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 11 at 4 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Tickets available by phone at (828) 232-2060, at www.ashevillechoralsociety.org, and at the door. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students; discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are also available.
Saturday, May 11
Birds Are Messengers
Art by Lucretia Speas. Opening reception from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Riverside Studios, 174 W. Haywood Street. There will be live music and light refreshments.
Saturday, May 11
Balsam Range
The incredible bluegrass outfit performs a benefit for the Appalachian Barn Alliance. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Phone (828) 649-1301. Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main Street in Marshall, NC. Visit www.madisoncountyarts.com.
Saturday, May 11
Miles Griffith
Live Jazz + Dinner with NYC jazz vocalist at 7 p.m. Tickets: $34.99pp. Reservations at (828) 452-6000 or info@classicwineseller.com. The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church St., Waynesville.
Saturday, May 11
Pastel Demonstration
The Appalachian Pastel Society meets from 10 a.m. to noon with a free demonstration by pastelist Kurt Weiser. In a continuing workshop held from 1-4 p.m. Kurt will demonstrate how to set up and photograph the finished painting. $45 members/$55 non-members At the Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St. Visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org or call Miriam Hughes at (610) 389-0058.
Saturday, May 11
Celebrating ten wonderful years in The Cotton Mill Studios
The Potter’s Mark Celebrates Creating Handcrafted Pottery, from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. 122 Riverside Drive, Studio A in Asheville’s River Arts district. For more information contact Eileen Black at (828) 252-9122 or visit www.pottersmark.com
Saturday, May 11
River of Silk starts with a lush Mother’s Day Weekend opening reception following the 2nd Saturday Live Painting Performance at Jonas Gerard Fine Art. The Painting Performance starts at 2 p.m., and the reception starts at 4 p.m. River of Silk will be on display through June 16, 2013. Jonas Gerard Fine Art is located at 240 Clingman Avenue, in the heart of the River Arts District. For more information visit www.jonasgerard.com
Saturday, May 11
The Howlin’ Brothers
The doors open at 8p.m. for this standing room only, foot stomping 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $8 in advance, and $10 day of. It’s an all age performance, so feel free to bring the kids! at The Grey Eagle.
May 11 and 12
Fiber Weekend and Clay Day at the Folk Art Center
Join us for the Folk Art Center’s celebration of textile arts during Fiber Weekend, and again on June 1 for Clay Day. Fiber Weekend and Clay Day are a free events at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville. For more information, visit www.craftguild.org or call (828) 298-7928.
Sunday, May 12
Greek Luncheon & Bake Sale
The Annual AHEPA luncheon, held at the Morris Cultural Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cafeteria style with a variety of Greek gourmet dishes. Carry out from 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. Call (828) 253-3754 between 9-1 p.m. to place your order, or the Hellenic Center at (828) 254-7424 on the day of the event.
Monday, May 13
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
An educational, family friendly, performance interspersed with interactive audience participation. Doors open at 10:30 a.m; show at 11 a.m. at The Orange Peel. Tickets: $3 students; $5 adults, www.theorangepeel.net.
Tuesday, May 14
The Wildgardener and Wildflowers of WNC
Peter Loewer presents a PowerPoint talk about WNC wildflowers, including both native species and some benign exotics or interlopers at 5 p.m. At the Canton Library of Haywood County. Join us as the Wild Gardener tells us of the profusion of wildflowers springing up in our Western NC mountains.
May 17-26
Swan Lake with a Splash
A modern ballet based on the classic German folk tale. At the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., downtown Asheville. For more information and to purchase tickets call (828) 254-2621 or visit www.acdt.org.
Saturday, May 18
Garden Show and Sale
From 9-4 p.m. at the historic Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State Street, in Black Mountain. Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable plants, native trees, shrubs, garden accessories, and great food. Silent auction from 9-2. Visit www.blackmountainbeautification.org
Saturday, May 18
Dave Burns Trio
Live Jazz + Dinner at 7 p.m., Tickets: $34.99pp. Reservations at (828) 452-6000 or info@classicwineseller.com. The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church St., Waynesville,
Sunday, May 19
Haywood Community Band
Free concert at 6:30 p.m. features memorable music from the past. Bring a picnic dinner. Held at the pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall. For more information call Rhonda Wilson Kram at (828) 456-4880 or visit www.haywoodcommunityband.org
Artists Sought
Deadline: May 24, 2013
Sam’s Club is seeking artists interested in displaying work at Sam’s Smoke Off BBQ Festival on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds, 1127 US Highway 70 in Newton, NC. Application fee is $50. The Smoke Off is also looking for food, commercial and non profit vendors. For more information and applications call (828) 221-8686 or email samssmokeoff@gmail.com.
Jazz Cabaret Dinner Concerts
May 24: “Boys Night Out” – Russ Wilson, Harry Shultz, Jesse Earl Jr., Nathan Hefner, Zack Page, Rick Dilling
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
Saturday, May 25
Curve Studio + Shop Grand Opening
New grouping of four artists at #9 Curve Studio + Shop. Memorial Day Weekend from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 Riverside Drive in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26
Kenilworth Artists Tour
Artists living and working in Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood are tidying up their studios for the annual two-day Kenilworth Artists Association’s Art Studio Tour on Memorial Day Weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information, photos, and tour map can be found by visiting www.kenilworthartists.org
Monday, May 28
James McCartney
at the Altamont at 8 p.m. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. For tickets, show times, and more information, call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
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John Mac Kah Workshops and Classes
Saturday morning and afternoon instruction from 9-5 p.m. in my studio or plein air, for beginners and intermediates. Still life, texture studies, color and skill development. Easels provided, otherwise bring your own materials. Some materials fees may apply. Plein air, weather permitting.
May 24-26: Spring Color in Open Air
June 1-3: Summer Palette, painting on location
May 5-11: John C. Campbell Folk School. The Painter’s Craft: Plein-Air in Oils. Workshop on the campus in Brasstown, NC. View catalog and register at www.folkschool.org
May 17-19: Natural Painting in Oils – Sponsored by Mt. Arts Association. Great Mountain Retreats (828) 835-3275, www.GreatMountainRetreats.com
One-on-one instruction by appointment.
John Mac Kah Studio, 122 Riverside Dr., (828) 225-5000, www.jmackah.com
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Friday, May 31; Saturday, June 1
Dueling Sopranos Do Eco-Opera
Opera Creations presents a comedy featuring two sopranos, Karen Svites and Simone Vigilante. Doors open at 6:30 for wine and beverages. Show at 7:30 p.m at the Wysteria Event Center, 56 N. Main St., Weaverville. Tickets at www.operacreations.org.
Saturday, June 1
Cory Bradley Exhibit
Opening reception for Bradley’s brightly colored, large-scale oil paintings from 6-9 p.m. in the Flood Gallery of the Phil Mechanic Studios Building, 109 Roberts Street, in the River Arts District. For more information, call (828) 254-2166, or visit www.floodgallery.org.
Sunday, June 2
Asheville Young Musicians Club’s 2nd Annual Benefit Concert
The concert takes place at 3 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Auditorium of the Deerfield Retirement Community located at 1617 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for students. For tickets and more information call (828) 681-9732 or email aymc2011@gmail.com. Follow the AYMC on Facebook at aymc2011.
Sunday, June 2
Zipping for Autism
Team-up for the exhilarating experience of zipping through the treetops to support the Autism Society of NC. Teams of 10 will raise a minimum of $790. Teams must register on-line at www.zippingforautism.com by May 22. Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures, 1 Resort Drive in Asheville.
Friday, June 7
Appalachia
An artist’s reception will be held during Waynesville’s Art After Dark event, from 6-9 p.m. On display Wednesday, May 30 through Saturday, June 29, 2013. Gallery 86, 86 N. Main Street, Waynesville, NC. For more information visit the Haywood County Arts Council, www.haywoodarts.org.
Saturday, June 8
Keller Williams
With The Travelin’ McCourys. All ages welcome. Pisgah Brewing Company, 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, 6 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. For more information, contact (828) 669-0190 or visit www.pisgahbrewing.com
Saturday, June 8
Sam’s Smoke Off BBQ Festival
BBQ cook off from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live music, a silent auction, arts and craft, children’s games, and hot air balloon rides. Tickets are $5. Held at the Hickory Fairgrounds, 1127 US Highway 70 in Newton, NC. For more information call (828) 221-8686.