May 1-17
Stop Kiss
Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents a moving drama about vulnerability and risk. BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville. $15-18. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Details at www.differentstrokesavl.com.
May 1-30
Ron Killian Exhibit
X-ray like images formed by the heat and smoke. On display at The Mothlight at Mr. Fred’s, 701 Haywood Road, West Asheville. www.themothlight.com
Friday, May 2
Brown Bag Lunch Seminar
Bootlegging, Love and Kicking Mule: Local Folk Ballads. Participants will read poems and folk ballads on love and the realities of rural life. Led by poet Tina Barr. Free; bring lunch. From noon to 1 p.m. at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street. For more details call (828) 669-0930 or visit www.BlackMountainArts.org.
Friday, May 2
Art After Dark
NC resident, Sarah Sneeden will be showing at Twigs and Leaves Gallery. “Paints that Dance” perfectly describes Sarah’s work and her love of painting out of doors, on location, where she can “study first-hand the play of light.” Sneeden will be demonstrating her distinctive style and versatility at Twigs and Leaves Gallery Friday evening, May 2, from 6-9 p.m. For more information visit the Waynesville Gallery Association website at www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com or contact Twigs and Leaves Gallery at (828) 456-1940.
Friday, May 2
The American Chamber Players
Presented by the Asheville Chamber Music Series, 8 p.m. at Biltmore United Methodist Church, corner of Hendersonville Road and Yorkshire Street. $35; students under 25 admitted free. To purchase tickets or for more information visit www.ashevillechambermusic.org or call (828) 575-7427.
Friday, May 2
Pat Perkerson Exhibit
Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Figurative drawings, digital photography, decorative papers, paint, and pastels. On display May 1-31, 2014. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College St., downtown Asheville. (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
May 2, 3 & 4
Writing Workshop
The Poetics of Audience: Experimenting with Points of Address in Poetry with Jaye Bartell, Eric Gelsigner, Nathanael Roney, and Bridget Elmer. Lectures, writing exercises, book making, and panel discussions with poets and small-press publishers. Space is limited! Call (828) 350-8484 to register. $160 / $120 for BMCM+AC members and students w/ID.
May 2-11
To Kill a Mockingbird
May 2, 3, 9, 10, at 7:30 p.m.; May 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20 for Adults, $18 for Seniors, Student/Teachers $10. Special $6 discount tickets for Students and Teachers for Sundays. Box Office Hours Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. Call (828) 456-6322 for reservations. Tickets available on line at www.harttheatre.com. Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon Street in Waynesville.
Saturday, May 3
The Great Innovate
A team challenge of creative wits encourages creativity and innovation through exploration, risk-taking, play, and practical application. 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Hall Fletcher Elementary School, 60 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville. Register and learn more at www.great-innovate.com
Saturday, May 3
National Day of Puppetry
Asheville Puppetry Alliance presents a free day of events from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Reuter Terrace at Pack Place in downtown Asheville. There will also be a puppet parade, so bring a puppet and join in. Details at www.ashevillepuppetry.org
Sunday, May 4
Quattro de Mayo
Restaurant opens at 11 a.m. with music from 12:30-11:30 p.m. Side stage taco stand, margarita and beer bar. Free to all. If it rains there will be a huge tent to keep everyone dry. Zia Taqueria, 521 Haywood Road in West Asheville. (828) 377-9393, www.ziatacom.com
Sunday, May 4
All Kinds of Quilts
Exhibit by the Asheville Modern Quilt Guild. Opening reception 2-4 p.m. On view through August 19, 2014 at Handmade in America, 125 S Lexington Ave., Asheville.
Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m.
POETRIO
Join us for our monthly series of readings and signings by 3 poets at 3 p.m.! This month will feature Thomas Rain Crowe (Postcards from Peru), L. Lamar Wilson (Sacrilegion), and Landon Godfrey (Spaceship). At Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe, 55 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734, or visit www.malaprops.com.
Sunday & Monday, May 4 & 5
Auditions for “Hello Dolly”
The HART Theatre will hold auditions at 6:30 p.m. at the HART Theatre, 250 Pigeon St. in Waynesville. The production opens July 11. Come with sheet music prepared to sing. Rehearsals begin after May 19.
Wednesday, May 7
Spring Handbell Concert
The Blue Ridge Ringers, community handbell ensemble of Henderson County, NC. First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville. $7 Dinner at 5:15 p.m. RSVP by May 5 to (828) 693-4275, or www.fumchvlnc.org. For more information call (828) 692-4910.
May 8-11
My Toxic Backyard
Documentary by Katie Damien about the community living around the old CTS Superfund site in South Asheville and their ongoing struggle to get clean, safe drinking water. Visit www.mytoxicbackyard.com. Premiere: May 8 at 7 p.m. Additional screenings May 9, 10 and 11 at 1 p.m. $9.75 Adults; $7 Seniors; $7.50 Matinees before 6 p.m. The Fine Arts Theater, 36 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Call (828) 232-1536, or visit www.fineartstheatre.com.
Friday, May 9 at 3 p.m.
Symphony Lecture
Daniel Meyer, Asheville Symphony Orchestra Music Director, will talk about Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Free and open to the public. Held in UNC’s Reuter Center. More information by calling (828) 251-6140 or visit www.olliasheville.com.
Friday, May 9
Jamaica People
Photography exhibition by Jessica Rehfield explores the residents of Kingston, Jamaica. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. at the West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Rd., Asheville. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, May 9
Paper Bird
At the Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in West Asheville at 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $8 in advance and $10 for day of show: Standing room with some balcony seating available. Go to www. isisasheville.com for more details.
Friday, May 9
Asheville Playback Theatre
No scripts. No elaborate sets or costumes. Stories are provided, on the spot, by the audience. $10 adults; $5 youth. 8 p.m. at Jubilee!, Patton Ave., next to Jack of the Wood. For details call Robert, (828) 273-0995, or visit www.ashevilleplayback.org
Saturday, May 10
Bella Notte
A beautiful evening of Italian opera selections and dining takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Art House Gallery and Studio, 5 Highland Park Road in East Flat Rock. Tickets are $45 and can be reserved by calling Nancy at (828) 674-2003 or Susan at (828) 808-3594.
Saturday, May 10
New Studio & Gallery Open House
River Arts District artist Diane English is celebrating her latest inspirational changing realities in her paintings, as well as her new studio and gallery at 375 Depot, with an open house on Saturday, May 10, from 1-4 p.m. English now occupies the front studio; her reception coincides with the RAD’s “Second Saturday” monthly open house weekend. Opening reception from 1-4 p.m. 375 Depot St., front studio, River Arts District. (828) 645-0188. For more details, visit www.greatcosmichappyass.com.
May 10 & 11
Fiber Weekend
Throughout the weekend, crafts-people will be sharing their inspiration and expertise as the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts Fiber Weekend 2014. Educational craft demonstrations on Saturday will include natural dyeing, sheep shearing, weaving on a loom, tapestry weaving, knitting, crochet, and surface design. Southern Highland Craft Guild members Sandra Rowland and Jan Morris will host activities designed especially for children. Free. May 10 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and May 11 (two fashion shows, 1 and 3 p.m.) 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 11
Greek Luncheon & Bake Sale
Cafeteria style with a variety of Greek gourmet dishes. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave. Greek folk dance troop. Tours of the renovated Byzantine Style Sanctuary. Carry out from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the church at (828) 253-3754 between 9 a.m & 1 p.m.; call (828) 254-7424 the day of the luncheon.
Monday, May 12
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
An Educational “Informance.” Doors open at 10:30 a.m.; show at 11 a.m. The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. $3 students; $5 adults. Tickets: www.theorangepeel.net, or call (828) 68-MUSIC [686-8742]. visit www.theLEAF.org
Tuesday, May 13
Waterfall Hike
Join hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein for a hike to Ramsey Cascades, the tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Strenuous 8-mile hike. Carpool details given upon registration. Fee: $35; $10 for Friends of the Smokies members.Contact outreach.nc@friendsofthesmokies.org or (828) 452-0720.
Thursday, May 15
CTRL+P
Works by several contemporary artists who use open-source programs and 3D printers to conceptualize and create in revolutionary ways. Benchspace Gallery & Workshop. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. On view through August 23, 2014. For more information, call (828) 785-1357 or visit www.craftcreativitydesign.org
Thursday, May 15
Menopause the Musical
Four women form a unique bond with the audience as they rejoice in celebrating menopause. At the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Purchase tickets by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Group discounts for 10+ available by calling 1-888-686-8587 ext. 2.
May 15-17 & 22-24
Greater Tuna
Mondy Carter and Tom Chalmers star in this hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street. For tickets or more details call (828) 669-0930 or visit www.BlackMountainArts.org.
Friday, May 16
Downtown After 5
St. Paul & The Broken Bones headlining with The Broadcast. 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on North Lexington Ave. between Hiawassee and the I-240 overpass. www.AshevilleDowntown.org
Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17
Celtic Dreams
Irish tunes and Scottish ballads featuring the Asheville Choral Society performing with The Magills. Tickets are $20; $10 for students. Available at www.ashevillechoralsociety.org or call (828) 232-2060. Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, downtown Asheville.
Friday & Saturday, May 16 & 17
Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival
Programs, presenters and exhibitors. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Admission is $5 for adults, $10 for families. Scouts in uniform and disabled veterans free of charge. Visit www.southeastfff.org.
Saturday, May 17
Faerie & Earth Festival
Put on your Fairy Wings, your Earth Hat, or Sparkle Up to enjoy the magical experiences awaiting you. Vendors, music, puppeteer, fae troupe, storytelling, workshops, face painting and more will be featured throughout the day. Proceeds to benefit: the Center for Honey Bee Research in Asheville; www.HoneyBeeResearch.org. For more details visit www.facebook.com/fairyandearthfestival. The Faerie and Earth Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets at the gates: Adult $10; Children ages 5-15 $5. Festival held at the Highland Lake Cove Retreat, 215 Rhett Drive (look for signs) in Flat Rock. For directions visit www.highlandlakecove.com
WNC QuickDraw
Saturday, May 17
Dozens of brave, talented artists create special works out of pottery, glass, metal sculpture, fiber art, basketry, pastels, woodworking and more. Witness art in the making as forty artists challenge the clock and attempt to finish a piece in sixty minutes. Tickets are $50 in advance. Purchase online at www.wncquickdraw.com or at area galleries.
4:30 p.m. Cocktail Social – Watch the artists as they prepare for the challenge. Also, sign up for your auction number.
5 p.m. QuickDraw Challenge Begins + Silent Auction Begins. Don’t be late! The challenge begins promptly at 5 and ends at 6 p.m. You don’t want to miss strolling around the mini-studios observing highly motivated live-auction artists paint to beat the clock. Other artists demonstrate their techniques on work in progress while offering a completed piece for sale during the silent auction.
6 p.m. QuickDraw Challenge Ends – Preview the framed fine art for the live auction.
6:30 p.m. Live Auction – Grab a seat for a lively auction. Original, ready-to-hang art is sold to the highest bidder. Lucky winners take home a piece they can describe with enthusiasm and pride and provide inspiration and support for the art teachers and students in the Haywood County Schools.
7:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres Buffet – Meet the artists and enjoy delicious food in a spectacular setting.
9 p.m. Silent Auction Ends
For more details please visit www.wncquickdraw.com or call (828) 456-6495 or (828) 734-8068.
Saturday, May 17
Black Mtn. Garden Show & Sale
From 9-4 on the grounds of the historic Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State Street, in Black Mountain. Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable plants, native trees, shrubs and garden accessories. Silent auction from 9-2. Great food. www.blackmountainbeautification.org
Saturday, May 17
Musical Mentors
Opening reception of David Holt’s photography show from 6 p.m. until. Live music by Ralph Stanley; local fiddlers. Refreshments. At the Madison County Arts Council, 90 S. Main Street, downtown Marshall. Visit www.madisoncountyarts.com
Saturday, May 17
Barq In The Parq
A wag-filled community event for dog lovers and their best friends. The entry fee is only $5. Proceeds will benefit the non-profit organizations Blue Ridge Humane Society, Charlies Angels, Brother Wolf and Horse About. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Green at Mountain Lodge and Conference Center, just off I-26 and Upward Road in Flat Rock. Rain or Shine. For more information please call WTZQ at (828) 692-1600 or visit www.WTZQ.com.
Sunday, May 18
New Art Materials Demonstration
The staff of The Starving Artist will demonstrate materials that are either new to the art world or at least somewhat out of the main stream. 1:30 to 4 p.m. during the Art League of Henderson County monthly meeting, held at the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville.
Sunday, May 18
Pastyme Concert
5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St., Asheville. Cost: $10. Visit www.trinityasheville.org
Sunday, May 18
Sunday Concert Series
Free concert by Jess Cook, professional guitarist. An eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, country and swing music. 3 p.m. in the meeting room at the Waynesville Public Library.
Pan Harmonia
JS Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 5” and WA Mozart’s “Clarinet Quintet”. Barbara Weiss, harpsichord; Kate Steinbeck, flute; Fred Lemmons, clarinet; Margaret Humphrey, violin; Ginger Kowal, violin; Andrea Pettigrew, violin; Kara Poorbaugh, viola; Rebecca Humphrey, cello.
Sunday, May 18 at 5 p.m. Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway, downtown Asheville.
Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. White Horse Black Mountain, 105 Montreat Road.
Tickets: $15 advance at www.pan-harmonia.org/shop; $20 at the door; $5 for students.
Friday, May 23
Cabaret Jazz Series
James Hammel, Dr. Bill Bares, Zack Page and Rick Dilling: “Celebrating a Collage of Life – a Journey Through Some of Life’s More Poignant Moments.” Tickets $15. 8 p.m. show; optional buffet dinner 6:30-7:30 by Black Mountain Bistro. White Horse Black Mountain, (828) 669-0816.
May 23-31
Asheville Beer Week
Tastings, dinners, beer education, pint nights and a full slate of beer-related fun and festivities. Highlights: Homebrew Festival, Saturday, May 24 at Wedge Brewing; Beer City Festival, Saturday, May 31, Roger McGuire Green downtown Asheville. Visit www.ashevillebeerweek.com
May 23 – June 1
Alice in Wonderland
Dance Theatre for all ages. May 23, 24, 30, and 31 at 7:30 p.m.; May 25 and June 1 at 3 p.m. $10-$12 student and seniors, $15-$17 general admission. Details and tickets at (828) 254-2621 or www.acdt.org. BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville.
Saturday, May 24
Ooh La La Curiosity Market
From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. You will find a wide variety of arts and crafts, with new vendors participating each Saturday. Local artists will be showing everything from pottery, jewelry, temporary tattoos, natural skin care, fabric art, up-cycled crafters and so much more. The market is free of charge and family friendly. For more details on the market visit www.facebook.com/OohLaLaCuriosityMarket.
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 and 25
The Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
A virtual waterfall of talent has given rise to the largest, most diverse artist participation to date in this spring’s studio tour in Kenilworth, one of Asheville’s historic neighborhoods. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Visit www.kenilworthartists.org for more details.
May 30-31 & June 1
Ghosts
When a society prescribes what is allowable in our behavior, what is really achieved by following the rules? Produced by The Autumn Players. 35below at Asheville Community Theatre, 35 East Walnut Street, downtown Asheville. (828) 254-1320. Sunday, June 1, in the Manheimer Room at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. All shows at 2:30 p.m. $5.
Saturday, May 31
The Braided Path
Donna Glee Williams reads from and discusses her new novel at 3 p.m. Three characters set out to discover their limits. Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. (828) 456-6000, www.blueridgebooksnc.com
Saturday, May 31
Ancient Voices
Opening Reception from 3-6 p.m. Grovewood Gallery presents contemporary realist paintings by local artist Brad Stroman, and fine art wood sculptures by Indianapolis-based artist Clay Foster. On display May 31 through September 7, 2014. Grovewood Gallery,111 Grovewood Road next to the Omni Grove Park Inn. For more details, visit www.grovewood.com, or call (828) 253-7651.
Sunday, June 1
Asheville Young Musicians Club
Eleven young musicians from area high schools who enjoy playing classical music. Concert at 3 p.m. at Bent Creek Baptist Church, 1554 Brevard Road in Asheville. $20 adults; $10 students. Tickets and details: (828) 681-9732 or aymc2011@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 1
Zipping for Autism
Team up for this fundraising event hosted by Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures and Treetops Adventure Park. Held at One Resort Drive (behind Crowne Plaza Hotel), the event features an urban canopy tour for teams of 10 who raise $800 or more. Register online at www.zippingforautism.com by May 23.
July 28 through August 8
NC Stage Summer Camps
Held at Jubilee in downtown Asheville, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Before and after care available. Early bird price through May 9 is $375; register before June 12 and pay $400; Full Price: $425.
Call for Artists
Deadline: June 2, 2014
Applications are available for the 55th annual Art on Main fine art and fine craft festival in downtown Hendersonville. $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Festival held Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications at www.acofhc.org, email acofhc@bellsouth.net, or call (828) 693-8504. Artists must submit four images of their work plus a photo of their booth.
Zoom In to the Appalachian Trail
Deadline: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Photo Contest featuring close-up shots of the details that make up the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). For submission guidelines or to enter, visit www.appalachiantrail.org/2014photocontest.
June 12, 13, 14
Art in Bloom
Features: a Gala Preview Party (Thursday, 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; a two-day Cottage Garden Tour (Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.); and plein air painting in the gardens followed by a display of their works. At the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street in Black Mountain. For more information call (828) 669-0930 or visit www.BlackMountainArts.org.
Fine Artists and Crafters Wanted
Applications due by July 1, 2014
Colorfest, Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, is looking for artists to participate in the 6th annual fine art festival held October 4 in Dillsboro, NC. Visit www.visitdillsboro.org or call (828) 506-8331 for more information.
New Downtown Outdoor Market
Vending opportunity in the center of downtown on Spruce Street. Held each Saturday. Apply at www.sprucestreetmarket.com. All work must be locally or regionally handcrafted. $40 per Saturday for the full season. Fees waived for Asheville Art in the Park members.
Asheville Arts Alive
Free events and artist directory featuring unique portfolios. The Asheville Arts Alive web portal is for you and it’s free! Entries/profiles are being collected now and the launch will be in June. Sign up at www.AshevilleArtsAlive.org to see a list of criteria and to request an account.