Monday, September 3
Free Labor Day Concert
Members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra will perform on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage in Pack Square Park. The 90 minute concert will be conducted by Daniel Meyer beginning at 7 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain the concert will be held in the U.S. Cellular Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Call (828) 254-7046 or visit www.ashevillesymphony.org.
September 3 – October 7
Let Color Be Itself
An installation by Rena Ruark Lindstrom. At the end of the exhibition, the panels will be distributed freely. On display September 3 through October 7 at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road Asheville, NC. (828) 606-7597.
September 6-8
Spectra
An evening of dance theatre featuring local female movement artists spanning styles and generations. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at the Magnetic Field, 372 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District. Tickets $15. (828) 257-4003, www.magneticfield.com
Friday, September 7
Asheville Playback Theatre
Improvisational theater based on audience members’ personal stories. At a Playback show you will encounter real life rather than a scripted production. The actors and musicians improvise, guided and inspired by true life/personal stories provided by the audience. Asheville Playback Theatre, tickets $10. Show begins at 8 p.m. at the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church Street, Asheville. For more information visit www.ashevilleplaybacktheatre.org, and www.myaltamont.com.
Friday, September 7
Sahar Fakhoury – Journeys
Opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. On display through Sunday, September 30, 2012. 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Friday, September 7
Piercing the Mundane
“The Women of NoHa” on display through Saturday, September 22, attempts to bring to light that which is often overlooked. An artists reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Gallery 86, 86 N. Main Street in Waynesville. For more information visit www.haywoodarts.org.
September 8
Appalachian Pastel Society Meeting/Workshop
Meeting from 10 to noon with a free demonstration of using pastels to create paintings of landscapes, florals, animals, and fantasy by illustrator Walter Stanford. For more information visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org or call Miriam Hughes at (610) 389-0058.
Saturday, September 8
5th Annual Apple Fest Fundraiser
From 1-5 p.m. in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community organic apple orchard on Rt. 74A in Gerton/Bat Cave, NC. $3 donation per car, $2 per bag of apples. Apple picking, apple bobbing, apple cider pressing and more. For details visit www.HickoryNutForest.com or www.LaughingWatersNC.com.
Saturday, September 8
The Unknown Horowitz
AAPF presents The Unknown Horowitz: New Insights into the Man and His Music. First Baptist Church Crocker Auditorium, 5 Oak Street, Asheville. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public. www.ashevillepiano.org
Sunday, September 9
Great Performances Party
Hosted by the Asheville Lyric Opera Guild from 4-6 p.m. at Posano Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Watch great opera. Cash bar, free hors d’oeuvres, $20. RSVP (828) 669-1139 or visit www.sprawls.org/aloguild
Sunday, September 9
Pan Harmonia: Trios with a Twist
Guitarist Amy Brucksch and flutist Kate Steinbeck perform with Scottish bassoonist Rosalind Buda. Tickets: $12 in advance, www.pan-harmonia.org; $15 at the door. 5 p.m. at the Altamont Theater, 18 Church Street, downtown Asheville, www.myaltamont.com.
Wednesday, September 12
Horizons – Past and Present
Exhibition of photographs by Jon Michael Riley. Reception from 5-6:30 p.m. On display through September 28, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. Info: (828) 251-6436.
September 13-15
Stand-Up Comic Nick Thune
Nick’s absurdest view and deadpan wit combined with the soothing lull of his guitar. Tickets $15. At the Altamont theatre, 18 Church St., downtown Asheville, www.myaltamont.com.
Saturday, Friday, September 14
Kathy Mattea
Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea and her band; CD release concert for Calling Me Home. Diana Wortham Theatre, 8 p.m. Call (828) 257-4530 or purchase at www.dwtheatre.com.
September 14-16
The Southern Green Living Expo
The latest green products and 48 new, one-hour, green living seminars. At the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville. Tickets: $9 at the door. Discounted tickets available at www.southerngreenlivingexpo.com.
September 14-15
Celebrating a Decade of Quilting
10th Annual Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild Quilt Fair, ’Our Journey: Celebrating a Decade of Quilting’. Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-4. Judged Quilt display, Vendor Village, Small Quilt Silent Auction. Jefferson Station, 20 East Ashe Street, West Jefferson, NC. Visit www.ashequilters.org
September 14-16
Mountain Heritage Pow Wow
Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 9 to 8; Sunday 10 to 5. Luck-of-the-Draw Dance Competitions; Registration $5. Admission: Adults $5; Children $2. At the new Mountain Heritage Expo Center, Micaville Loop, off 19E between Burnsville and Spruce Pine, NC. Visit www.blueridgepowwows.org
Saturday, September 15
Symphonie Fantastique
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra begins its 52nd season at 8 p.m., at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. The concert will be conducted by Daniel Meyer, and feature the world-renowned violinist Chee-Yun. Tickets are available at the US Cellular Center box office, and range in price from $58 to $20. Visit www.ashevillesymphony.org or call (828) 254-7046 for more details.
Saturday, September 15
Anything Goes – Everything Shows
Mail art exhibit opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Courtyard Gallery, in the Phil Mechanic Building, 109 Roberts St., Asheville. Visit www.ashevillecourtyard.com.
Saturday, September 15
Art in Autumn
One of the premier juried art festivals in the Southeast. 110+ artists working in basketry, clay, digital art, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. Free admission and parking. The show opens at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. Downtown Weaverville, www.artinautumn.com
September 15-16
32nd Annual Heritage Weekend
This free festival features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-5 at the Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC.
September 15 – October 13
M.I.L.F. The Musical
A Family Friendly Tale of Inappropriate Love. Tickets $13/16 available at The Magnetic Field, 372 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District, www.themagneticfield.com.
Sunday, September 16
Car Wash, Car Show, and Cookout
Blue Ridge Rollergirls work to raise money for league travel and costs. From 11-3 p.m. at Green River Auto, 1935 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC. Donations accepted!
Tuesday, September 18
Junior Appalachian Musicians
Old-time mountain music lessons for children in 4th grade and older. $90 for the school year. Student registration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Canton Middle School, 60 Penland Street, Canton, NC. Contact Kay S. Miller at (828) 452-0593 or info@haywoodarts.org.
Tuesday, September 18
Asheville Quilt Guild Meeting
Art Quilter Frieda Anderson talks about using “Fun Fast Fusing” as a technique in creating quilts,10 a.m. at the Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382, www.ashevillequiltguild.org
Wednesday, September 19
Fundraiser for Learning Disabled Adults
Open Hearts Arts Center Student Talent Show funds mobile art classes for learning disabled adults. From 6:30-10 p.m. at Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville, NC.
Friday, September 21
Asheville Chamber Music Series
Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han perform at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place at Charlotte Street. Tickets are $35, students admitted free of charge. To purchase tickets or for more information call Nathan Shirley at (828) 259-3626 or visit www.ashevillechambermusic.org.
September 22
Haywood’s Got Talent II
The second annual showcase of area talent with a $1000 top prize. The finals take place at 7:30 p.m. The event is a fund raiser for HART. At the Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville, NC. Visit www.harttheatre.com
Saturday, September 22
The Jubilee! Summer Orchestra
Echo Cooperative presents Grammy nominated members of the Baltimore Consort at 3 p.m. Mindy Rosenfeld, Flute; Ronn McFarlane, Lute. Jubilee Community, 46 Wall St. in Asheville. Visit www.fluteandlute.com
September 22-23
Henderson County Studio Tour
A free self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Explore more than 40 studios. Painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, weavers, woodworkers, and glass artists in Henderson County. More details online, www.OpenStudioTourofHC.org
September 22-23
French Broad Fall Fest
In Hot Springs where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail. Features 12+ area breweries and music. $75 ticket includes a 5oz. souvenir glass, unlimited beer samplings, camping, and music. $60 for music and camping only (no beer sampling). Tickets at www.FrenchBroadFallFest.com
Sunday, September 23
AAPF 12th Fall Benefit Concert
In memory of Paul Thorpe, and benefiting Piano Study for Local Students. 18 AAPF pianists play classics and jazz. 3 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre. For tickets call the Box Office (828) 257-4530. www.ashevillepiano.org
September 28-30
30th Annual Asheville Quilt Show
Color your Life… with Quilts! Juried show of over 200 quilts. $7,000+ in prize money. 20+ vendors. Demonstrations by nationally known quilters. Gift shop. WNC Ag Center. Info: katie@winchell.us., call (828) 298-2560, or www.ashevillequiltguild.org/show.html.
Saturday, September 29
Design Science Day
This all-ages event takes place on the UNC Asheville Quad and will feature an experiential program of activities inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s “Big Ideas.” Free and open to the public. Details at www.blackmountaincollege.org.
Saturday, September 29
Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University’s annual fall festival of traditional Appalachian folklife is held on the WCU campus in Cullowhee, NC. Over 100 fine arts and crafts booths, three stages of live music and dance, Cherokee stickball games, and shape-note singing. Details at www.mountainheritageday.com
The Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Players
Two performances commemorating those who died on 9-11-2001 and honoring the survivors and rescuers. Free to the public.
Sunday, September 9 at 4 p.m., St. Giles Chapel, Deerfield.
Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Charlotte St., Asheville. www.blueridgeorchestra.org, (828) 230-1760
ScriptFEST
Playwrights may submit their new full-length plays and musicals to SART’s 32nd annual playwrights’ competition through September 30. Submissions are only accepted through the U.S. Postal Service.
Guidelines for submission at www.sartplays.org. Email scriptfest@mhc.edu for more details. Do not email submissions!
Artist Open House
Friday, September 28
Come take in amazing local art and natural beauty at 23 Chestnut Forest Rd. This 3400 square foot home offers amazing views, gorgeous finishes and a heated 2200 square foot shop and artist studio.
For more information contact The Matt & Molly Team by e-mailing info@TheMattAndMollyTeam.com or by calling (828) 210-1697.
Saturday, September 28
Una Noche de Flamenco: Guitar, Song and Dance
Experience the excitement and storytelling of classic flamenco as gifted cantaora and instrumentalist Dori Chitayat leads dancer Molly McGuire in an exhilarating exploration of flamenco’s passion and playfulness. 7 p.m. at the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., downtown Asheville. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited, call (828) 254-2621.
September 28-30
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 4
Scholars and artists present workshops related to the ideas of Buckminster Fuller. $15 for BMC Museum + Arts Center members and students w/ID. $50 for non-members. Free for UNCA students, faculty, and staff.
More details at www.blackmountaincollege.org.
Artist Opportunites
Models Wanted – Professional models with runway experience wanted. Volunteer for the October 25 juried fashion show to be held at the Asheville Art Museum.
Artists Wanted – Artspace Fine Contemporary Craft Exhibition. Deadline: October 4, 2012. Entry Fee: $25. Submit entries via www.callforentry.org. Only entries submitted through the website will be accepted. Artspace, 201 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.
HandMade in America, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC. For more details on these events visit www.handmadeinamerica.org
Monday Evenings
Writing as Art & Editing Workshop
Wayne Drumheller and Erika Nafziger offer writing workshops on Monday evenings. September 10, September 24, October 15, November 5, and November 12 at 5:30-7 p.m. Workshops are free and take place at Better Days Coffee Shop, 102 College Station Drive in Brevard, NC. Call (828) 877-5133 for details.
October 1
Two Exhibitions Open at Crimson Laurel Gallery
“Veil” features the work of Marshall, NC ceramic artist Matt Kelleher. “Stories by Hand” will feature the works of ceramic artist Jenny Mendes, and Marshall, NC ceramic artist Shoko Teruyama. Crimson Laurel Gallery, 23 Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC 28705. (828) 688-3599.
Thursday, October 4
Paintings by Brennen McElhaney
Opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gallery at Studio B, 171 Weaverville Hwy., Asheville. For more details visit www.galleryatstudiob.com or call (828) 225-5200.
October 5 & 6
La Traviata
Asheville Lyric Opera presents Giuseppi Verdi’s tale of love and redemption, starring Soprano Elizabeth Caballero. 8 p.m. at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets at (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com. For more details call (828) 236-0670, or visit www.ashevillelyric.org.
through October
WNC Artist Showcase at Hilton
A selection of intricate geometric drawings by Arden artist Austin Shears are currently on display at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park in the lobby level of the hotel, adjacent to the Pisgah Room. On display through October 17. Hilton, 42 Town Square Blvd, just off Long Shoals Road (I-26, Exit 37). Details at (828) 231-5355.
Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Applications
Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2012 is now accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 27th year, this annual festival will be held October 12, 13, and 14, 2012 in Downtown Hickory, NC. Estimated attendance is more than 100,000 for the three day event. Oktoberfest’s Arts and Crafts show is a juried event, with prizes given for the top three artisans. Early registration (postmarked by August 1, 2012) is $100. Regular registration is $150. Electricity is available for an additional $25. Applications are available on line at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.