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through November
Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery
Ceramic art of Libba Tracy and Reiko Miyagi and other gallery members. Odyssey Co-op Gallery, 238 Clingman Avenue. Call (828) 285-9700, or visit Odysseyceramicarts.com
through November 30
Anything Goes, Everything Shows
What do shoes, phones, records, bottles, dolls, sculptures, tapes, skeletons, beach balls, cricket cages, and horns all have in common? They have been all mailed to the Courtyard Gallery for the 10th annual Mail Art Exhibition. On display at the Flood Fine Arts Center, 109 Roberts St. in Asheville’s River Arts District.
Sunday, November 1
POETRIO
Readings by three poets at 3 p.m.: John Hoppenthaler (Domestic Garden), Nancy Dew Taylor (Sleeping on Air), and Diana Pinckney (Alchemy). Malaprop’s Bookstore, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville. Details at (828) 254-6734, or visit www.malaprops.com.
Tuesday, November 3
Bach’s Lunch Organ Recital
Monthly series of half-hour concerts featuring organist Tate Addis. 12:05 p.m., First Baptist Church, downtown Asheville. Box lunch available for purchase. Free admission.
Tuesday, November 3
Climbing the Mountain: Super Crips and Poster Children
Eli Clare, author of Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation, will weave together storytelling, poetry, and analysis of disability oppression. Free and open to the public at 7 p.m. in Highsmith Union. Details at oaa.unca.edu/disability-diversity-week.
Tuesday, November 3
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood
The band’s most recent album, Betty’s Blends, Volume Two: Best From The West, is a limited edition release presenting live performances recorded and mixed straight from the soundboard by legendary Grateful Dead archivist Betty Cantor-Jackson. Doors 8 p.m.; Show: 9 p.m. All ages. $20. The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. (828) 398-1837, www.theorangepeel.net.
November 3-17
Looking at Appalachia
Traveling exhibition of photos provides a counterpoint to stereotypes of the region, and includes work by UNC Asheville student George Etheredge. Free. S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. (828) 258-7723 or ctomberl@unca.edu
Thursday, November 5
Dave Desmelik, Pierce Edens + Bow Thayer
Bow Thayer Arrives with New Album, Sundowser. Themes ranging from interpersonal examination to interpersonal struggles, to historical geo-political storytelling. 8 p.m., 7 p.m. doors. $7 adv.; $10 day of show. All ages. Standing room only. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. (828) 232-5800.
November 5-7
Art
After one of three friends purchases an extremely expensive all-white painting, the characters must examine what constitutes art… and friendship. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus tax and can be purchased in advance through the Black Mountain Center for the Arts’ website at www.blackmountainarts.org. The Arts Center is located at 225 W. State Street. For more information call (828) 669-0930.
November 5-8
City of Color
The Asheville Aerial Arts mix color, diverse music and costuming. Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets: $10-$22. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-1320, or visit www.ashevilletheatre.org
November 5-21
The Boys Next Door
Written with humor and compassion by Tom Griffin, The Boys Next Door is a series of vignettes that together form a charming and moving picture of life, friendship and challenges. Thursday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. Talk Back sessions follow Friday and Saturday performances. Tickets: $18 at the door; $15 in advance. Early Bird Special: Purchase tickets online by November 12 and receive a $5 discount. The Be Be Theatre, 20 Commerce Street, Asheville.
November 5-22
The Magnetic Theatre presents Washington Place
David Brendan Hopes’ play gives life to the women lost in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. $18 in advance; $23 at the door. For tickets, please visit www.themagnetictheatre.org. Box office telephone: (828) 239-9250. Magnetic 375 is located at 375 Depot Street in the River Arts District.
Friday, November 6
UnFramed
Asheville Printmakers’ Group Show. Artists’ Reception from 6:30-7:30 p.m. On display through December at BlackBird Frame & Art, 365 Merrimon Ave. in Asheville. (828) 225-3117 or visit blackbirdframe.com.
Friday, November 6
Small Works at Asheville Gallery of Art
Nineteen of the gallery’s 28 artists will display small works with dimensions 12 by 12 inches or less. Reception from 5-8 p.m. Asheville Gallery of Art, located across from Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. For more details, you may contact the gallery at (828) 251-5796, or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Friday, November 6
Art After Dark
Shops and galleries are open late. Downtown Waynesville. For more details, visit the Waynesville Gallery Association at www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com
Friday, November 6
Jean Wilkes at Twigs and Leaves Gallery
Jean Wilkes will be painting pillows in Twigs and Leaves Gallery from 6-9 p.m. Jean’s artistry is amazing as she creates “moveable art” with her gorgeous pillows. Friday evening, as you stroll through the gallery’s 145+ primarily regional artists, enjoy piano music and indulge in the savory hors d’eurves. Twigs and Leaves Gallery is located at 98 North Main Street in Waynesville. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sundays from 1-4 p.m. For more details, please call (828) 456-1940, and visit www.twigsandleaves.com.
Friday, November 6
Alison Brown: The Song of the Banjo
A night of beautifully imagined bluegrass, jazz and other genre-crossing tunes. 8 p.m. Tickets: Regular $32; Student $27; Child $20. Student Rush day-of show $10 with valid I.D. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office at (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com.
Friday, November 6
The New Mastersounds
The modern soul and funk band is touring in support of their new album, Made For Pleasure. Tickets: $15. Doors: 5 p.m.; Show: 9 p.m. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd., Asheville. (828) 575-2737, www.isisasheville.com.
November 6-22
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Vanya and his adopted sister Sonia as they live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up. Their peace is shattered when their sister Masha, an aging movie star, returns with her young boy-toy, Spike. By Christopher Durang. Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through the Asheville Community Theatre box office, at ashevilletheatre.org or call (828) 254-1320. 35below is located at 35 East Walnut St. in downtown Asheville.
Saturday, November 7
Feral Fire Drum Circle
Join in the joyful noisemaking to go within and connect to your primal power. RSVP Required. $10 Contribution. Tiggs Pond Retreat Center, 10 min. south of Hendersonville. Tina@TinaFireWolf.com
Saturday, November 7
American Folk Songs: Sacred and Secular
The Asheville Symphony Chorus will perform at Arden Presbyterian Church. Michael Lancaster, director. Details at www.ashevillesymphony.org.
Saturday, November 7
2nd Annual Storytelling Dinner Theatre
Fundraiser for St. Johns Episcopal, featuring Gwenda Ledbetter, Asheville’s nationally renowned “Story Lady.” Chili, assorted soups, salads, breads, desserts and beverages followed by a Storytelling concert. Dinner & Storytelling $20. Dinner reservations recommended. Dinner 6 p.m. Storytelling 7:15 p.m. Held at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 290 Old Haw Creek Road, Asheville. Information and reservations at (828) 274-1123 or (828) 777-9177.
Saturday, November 7
11th Annual WNC Pottery Festival
More than 40 master potters; many demonstrations. Day-long raffle, silent auction. $5 per person. Children under 12 admitted free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine in Dillsboro, NC. See who can make the largest cylinder, widest bowl, etc. at the WNC Clay Olympics competition, Friday, November 6, 1-3 p.m. Call (828) 631-5100, or visit www.wncpotteryfestival.com.
Saturday, November 7
Jamie Laval
Jamie Laval creates rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and Quebec. 7:30 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 38 N. Main St., Waynesville. $20 Adults / $12 Students. Purchase tickets at www.38main.com or call (828) 283-0079.
November 7 – December 31
Crimson Laurel Gallery
Two featured exhibitions in Bakersville, NC. New Work by Lana Wilson. Fire and Flash: Recent work from Bede Clarke. Work from the exhibition can be seen and purchased online. Call (828) 688-3599 or visit www.crimsonlaurelgallery.com
Sunday, November 8
Pan Harmonia’s Elegy
The concert is presented in commemoration of Kristallnacht, or the Night of Broken Glass, a coordinated attack on Jewish people and their property in Nazi Germany and Austria throughout the night of November 9, 1938. 5 p.m. in UNC Ashville’s Reuter Center. Free. For more information, please call (828) 251-6140 or visit www.olliasheville.com.
Call to Artists
Due Date: November 9, 2015
The Asheville Gallery of Art, located at 16 College Street, invites area artists to apply for membership by November 9, 2015. The 28-member co-op provides artists with the opportunity to show their work in an established, thriving, downtown gallery, soon to be located in an exciting new space. All 2-D work, except for photography and digital art, is considered. The diversity of this gallery continues to make it one of Asheville’s most popular and successful art destinations. Interested artists should obtain a copy of the prospective member guidelines and a membership application, which are available at the gallery located across from Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville, and at www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com. For more information, call (828) 450-1104 or e-mail Cheryl Keefer ncartist@att.net.
Wednesday, November 11
Discussion of Dava Sobel’s Galileo’s Daughter
With the Asheville Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734, or visit www.malaprops.com.
Thursday, November 12
Heart Works, Survivors Arts Show
The annual arts show is a unique community event that features visual and performance art created by survivors of sexual assault. At the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St, Asheville, Public viewing beginning at 5:30 p.m. and performance art starting at 7 p.m. More details can be found at ourvoice.nc.org.
Thursday, November 12
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Their latest album, Funk Life, features sassy vocals with contagious rhythms and bold horn hits. The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. (828) 398-1837, www.theorangepeel.net.
Thursday, November 12
DJ Rekha Dance Party
The “Ambassador of Bhangra” Rekha is among the first DJs to merge classic Bhangra and Bollywood sounds into the contemporary electronic dance music. Dance to the mix starting at 7 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Justice Center. Tickets $6 with info at cesap.unca.edu.
Friday, November 13
David Madden Reading and Booksigning
Author David Madden will read from his new book, The Tangled Web of the Civil War and Reconstruction. 12 noon at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street in Black Mountain. For more details call (828) 669-0930.
Friday, November 13
T-Rex and the Doomsday Impact
The presentation will explore the catastrophic meteorite impact 65 million years ago that is thought to have caused the mass extinction of dinosaurs. The evening will include a tour of the PARI campus and, weather permitting, an observing session using PARI telescopes. Reservations are required and will be accepted until 3 p.m. the day of the event. Evening at PARI programs cost $20 per adult and $15 for seniors/military. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Register and pay online at pari.edu or call (828) 862-5554.
Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Art Bazaar
The Art Bazaar features a broad range of work created by OLLI members, including paintings, fiber arts, photography, jewelry, scarves, mixed media, handcrafted soaps and lotions, cards and paper art, pottery, wood art, sculpture, vintage button items, and more. Noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13, and 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14 in the Reuter Center. For more information, visit olliasheville.com or call (828) 251-6140.
Saturday, November 14
Asheville Faerie Arts Festival
Eblen Charities benefit sponsored by Wicked Weed Brewing. Daytime family friendly: costumes, magic, stilt walkers, balloon sculptures! Evening adult themed: Juan Benavides Group, Body Art Fashion Show. 2-11 p.m., $15; $12 adv. $5 kids at the door. Asheville Renaissance Hotel, www.bioflyer.wordpress.com.
Saturday, November 14
Second Saturday Event
Food, music, and artists’ demonstrations. 24 local clay artists; functional and non-functional pottery and works of figurative and abstract sculpture. Odyssey Co-op Gallery, 238 Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District. www.odysseyceramicarts.com
Saturday, November 14
The Honeycutters
Fueled by the powerful songwriting and vocals of founder Amanda Anne Platt. With songs that are honest and relatable, part chagrin and part hope, Platt’s voice carries a timeless appeal. 9 p.m. doors open at 8 p.m. $15 adv; $20 dos. All ages. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. (828) 232-5800, www.thegreyeagle.com
Saturday, November 14
The 3rd Annual Montford Park Players Masquerade Ball
The Venetian-inspired Masquerade Ball, with all the fun and glamour surrounding a Grand Ball, will feature the music of local band Fritz Beer and the Crooked Beat, playing all your favorite dance songs from the ’60s through today. Unique and treasured items will be up for bidding during the night through a silent auction. Doors open/Silent Auction Viewing at 6 p.m. Masquerade Ball from 7-10 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., downtown Asheville. Tickets are available now at The Montford Park Players web site, www.montfordparkplayers.org.
Saturday & Sunday, November 14 & 15
River Arts District Fall Studio Stroll
The Artists of Asheville’s River Arts District open their doors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., welcoming the public to see and collect amazing art in their studios and galleries. More details at www.riverartsdistrict.com.
Monday, November 16
Didn’t See It Coming
The Perry Correctional Facility’s Writers Block Project will celebrate the release of the anthology Didn’t See It Coming. The anthology is the product of an advanced creative writing workshop at a maximum-security prison in South Carolina. The anthology includes poetry, short fiction, and non-fiction from the Project. 7 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. (828) 254-6734, malaprops.com.
Tuesday, November 17
Charlie Lovett Reading and Booksigning
Charlie Lovett’s The Further Adventures of Ebeneezer Scrooge is, like Lovett’s previous book First Impressions, “a loving homage to one of literature’s most beloved authors.” It tells the story of Scrooge after the events of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Scrooge’s Christmas spirit is so exuberant that he’s still at it twenty years later—in July. Can he help his old friend Jacob Marley find peace after all these years? 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. (828) 254-6734, malaprops.com.
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 17 & 18
MOMIX Botanica
Dance, light, and motion make MOMIX’s Botanica an astonishing performance of athleticism and multimedia art. 8 p.m. The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com
Friday, November 20
Tribute to Syd Barrett
The Mad Cap Collective is a collaboration of Asheville musicians from bands such as Alarm Clock Conspiracy, Wham Bam Bowie Band, Marsupial, Pawtooth, and others. The evening will share the music of Barrett, as well as feature the work of artists from Aurora Studio, a supportive art studio for artists in recovery from mental health needs, addiction and/or homelessness. 8 p.m. $7 adv., $10 day of. All ages. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. (828) 232-5800, www.thegreyeagle.com.
Friday, November 20
The Interbeing Project
The Interface of Woman & Nature by Bonnie Cooper. We women are inseparable from nature. When we are truly engaged, the experience can feel like merging with all that is present. 5:30-7:30 p.m. aSHEville Museum, 35 Wall St., Asheville. Find more details at www.aSHEvillemuseum.com
November 20-22
‘Tis the Season Holiday Fair
The three-day show features works from 150 exhibitors from WNC and the Southeast. Some of the wares include pottery, woodwork, handcrafted jewelry, glass art, originals and prints, recycled cashmere, handcrafted knives, spa products, candles, and more. At the WNC Ag Center, across from the Asheville Regional Airport. Admission is $4 for adults. Group rate of $3 per person for 10 or more. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.
Saturday, November 21
The 18th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 22 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. 89 Woodward Avenue in the Norwood Park area of North Asheville For more information and a map, visit www.voorheesfamilyart.com
Saturday, November 21
ASO’s Masterworks 3, The Planets
8 p.m. at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Single tickets start at $22 for adults and $11 for youth. Single tickets and season ticket packages can be purchased by calling (828) 254-7046, in person at the U.S. Cellular Center box office at 87 Haywood Street, or at www.ashevillesymphony.org.
Sunday, November 22
Billy Jonas Band CD Release
Habayta (Homeward), New Jewish Songs of Joy and Spirit. Tickets are $36 which includes food and a reception. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. For tickets call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com.
Sunday, November 22
Tellabration! A Worldwide Storytelling Event
Asheville Storytelling Circle, founded in 1995, celebrates 20 years with a cornucopia of tellers and tales! 3 p.m. at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. General Admission $10. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are available at the door on the day of the concert. This show usually sells out; advance reservations suggested. For more details, or to reserve tickets, call (828) 274-1123 or (828) 777-9177.
Monday, November 23
GeneratioNext!
Pianist Maria Parrini plays the music of Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Scriabin. 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, downtown. Suggested donation $10-$20. A benefit for the Academy for The Arts Scholarship Fund.
November 27-28
Hard Candy Christmas Arts & Crafts Show
Plenty of stocking stuffers, speciality sweets, and designer jewelry. 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Admission is $4.50 for adults. Children under 12 free. Concessions will be available. Free, convenient parking. Held at WCU’s Ramsey Center in Cullowhee. For more details call Doris Hunter, (828) 524-3405, or visit www.MountainArtisans.net.
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28
Hammered Dulcimer Christmas Concert
Hammered Dulcimer champion and virtuoso Joshua Messick performs a fresh and exciting Christmas Concert at the White Horse Black Mountain at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 at the door. Advance purchase recommended. Tickets at www.whitehorseblackmountain.com
through December 4
The Upstairs Artspace
“Why Paper?” features three-dimensional art by Sandy Singletary and Heea Crownfield. “Paper Thicket” features works by Elizabeth Shanks. The Upstairs Artspace, 49 South Trade Street, in downtown Tryon. Call (828) 859-2828, or visit www.upstairsartspace.org.
December 4-6
Toe River Holiday Studio Tour
Biannual, free open studio tour in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. More than 110 artists, craftspeople, and galleries open their studios to visitors. Friday from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 10 to 5 p.m. Reception on Friday, December 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Spruce Pine TRAC Gallery, 269 Oak Avenue. Call (828) 682-7215 or visit www.toeriverarts.org.
Asheville Area Arts Council Seeking Operations Manager
The AAAC office is a public, energetic, and dynamic environment. The Operations Manager’s role is to provide support services for the operation of the organization including programs, and for the effective function of the AAAC’s Grove Arcade facility. Applications will be reviewed by the HR committee beginning November 6, 2015. Asheville Area Arts Council, One Page Ave., Suite 144 & 143A, Asheville. For more information, go to www.ashevillearts.com.
Classic Wineseller
Live music every Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. Serving small plates, charcuterie, tapas, desserts. Reservations are recommended.
– Friday, November 6 – Sheila Gordon, piano, vocals. Pop, jazz, originals.
– Saturday, November 7, 21 & 28 – Joe Cruz, piano, vocals. Music of the Beatles, James Taylor.
– Friday, November 13 – James Hammel, guitar, vocals. Pop, jazz, originals.
– Saturday, November 14 – Peggy Ratouz, vocals, Michael Jefry Stevens, piano. Jazz, blues.
– Friday, November 20 – Bob Zullo, guitar, vocals. Pop, jazz, soft rock.
– Friday, November 27 – The Blue Ribbon Healers, mandolin, guitar, vocals. Swankytonk: old-timey, jazz vocals, Gypsy.
The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street in Waynesville
(828) 452-6000, www.classicwineseller.com
Ray Byram Exhibits & Booksigning
– Book signing Saturday, November 7 at Mountain Made Gallery in the Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville.
– Opening Reception Sunday, November 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at G.G.’s Art Gallery, Main St., Statesville, NC.
– One man show on display through November 28 at the Design Gallery in Burnsville, 7 S. Main St. (828) 678-9869.
Visit www.raybyram.com
American Mosaic 3
Pan Harmonia presents the music of Dana Wilson, William Grant Still, Daniel Godfrey, and Leonard Bernstein. Kate Steinbeck, flute; Fred Lemmons, clarinet; Andrea Pettigrew, violin; Franklin Keel, cello; Ivan Seng, piano.
– Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 424 West State Street, Black Mountain.
– Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 40 Church Street, Asheville.
$15 in advance at www.panharmonia.org; $20 at the door; $5 for Students. Cash, check, or credit card at the door.
John Mac Kah Studio
Classes, Workshops, and Private Fine Art Instruction. Register anytime.
– Drawing or Painting – Monday & Thursday, 9-4 p.m.
– Children’s Art with Alisa – Tuesday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
– Thursday Morning Demos – 10 a.m. to noon
– Studio Painting – Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.
– Landscape on Location – Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
John Mac Kah Studio, 122 Riverside Dr., Studio H, Asheville
(828) 225-5000, www.JohnMacKah.com
The Writers’ Workshop
– Book Marketing in the Age of the Internet, with Jane Gari. Meets Saturday, November 7 from 10-4 p.m.
– Writing Children’s Books, with Bobbie Pell. Meets Saturday, November 14 from 10-4 p.m.
$75; $70 members per class. Classes meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more details, contact writersw@gmail.com or (828) 254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers.
through January 2, 2016
Southern Appalachian Splendor Through the Seasons
This juried exhibit of Exhibit of the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association Asheville Region (CNPA-Asheville) features photographs that portray the Southern Appalachian region’s rich and colorful vistas and intimate landscapes throughout the year, in 21 beautifully captured images. On display at the Green Sage Cafe, 1800 Hendersonville Rd. in South Asheville.