Spruce Street Market
Weekly artist market takes place every Saturday in September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the intersection of College and Spruce Streets in downtown Asheville. Details at www.SpruceStreetMarket.com
thru September
Ceramic Art Exhibit
Ceramic art of Barbara Quartrone and Dyann Myers. Functional and non-functional pottery and works of figurative and abstract sculpture. Odyssey Co-op Gallery, 238 Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District. Visit Odysseyceramicarts.com. (828) 285-9700.
thru September 6
HART presents Company
September 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m., September 6 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $26 for Adults, $22 for Seniors, Students $13 (prices include sales tax). Special $8 discount tickets for Students on Sundays. Box Office Hours Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon Street, Waynesville. Call (828) 456-6322 or visit www.harttheatre.org.
September 1-30
New Fall Landscapes
Virginia Pendergrass, Sandra Brugh Moore and Sahar Fakhoury will show new fall landscape paintings. Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The French Broad Artists Studio, 191 Lyman St. (Riverview Station) in the River Arts District. Directions at riverviewstation.com.
Friday, September 4
Made in WNC
Works by 24 regional textile, ceramic, and furniture studios, and four regional artists. Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. On display through January 9, 2016 at The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 67 Broadway Street, Asheville. (828) 785-1357, www.craftcreativitydesign.org
Friday, September 4
Renewal
Sandra Brugh Moore is Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for September. An opening reception takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Renewal runs September 1-30. Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street, downtown Asheville. Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. (828) 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Art After Dark
Friday, September 4
Charlie Patricolo will be demonstrating doll making from 6-9 p.m. Patricolo’s show, Pixies, Angels, Gnomes… oh, my!, is on display throughout September. Twigs and Leaves Gallery, 98 N. Main Street, Waynesville. Call (828) 456-1940, or visit www.twigsandleaves.com.
Seasons, new paintings by Waynesville artist, Rick Hills. Hills will be demonstrating his unique Porchoir process from 6-9 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Mahogany House Gallery, 240 Depot Street, Frog Level, Waynesville. Call (828) 246-0818, or visit www.themahoganyhouse.com
Friday & Saturday, September 4 & 5
LYLAS 10th Anniversary Show
We’re Funny. Period. An original sketch comedy performance written and performed by LYLAS, Asheville’s only all-female sketch comedy group. Starring Jenny Bunn, Tina Ford-Cox, Tab Hall, Delina Hensley, Hollis McKeown, Betsy Puckett and Robin Raines, with special guests Sarah Carpenter and Karri Brantley. Music from the Lady Parts. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., downtown Asheville. (828) 254-1320, ashevilletheatre.org
Saturday, September 5
Open Studios Art Tour
On historic Grovewood grounds, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Go behind-the-scenes and take a free, self-guided tour of the artist studios on the historic Grovewood grounds (adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn). Grovewood Gallery, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. (828) 253-7651, grovewood.com
Saturday, September 5
A Night at the Opera
Rare two-piano benefit concert featuring John Cobb and Christopher Tavernier. 7 p.m. Diana Wortham Theatre, downtown Asheville. $9.50. (828) 257-4530, www.dwtheatre.com
Saturday, September 5
The Art of the Print
Debut & refreshments 10-3 p.m. On display September 1 – October 15, 2015. BlackBird Frame & Art is a custom framing studio that features fine art prints. The shop is located at 365 Merrimon Ave, ¾ mile north of downtown Asheville. Hours are 10-6 weekdays and 10-3 Saturdays. Phone (828) 225-3117 or visit blackbirdframe.com.
Saturday, September 5
The Flying Burrito Brothers
For those who couldn’t make a Flying Burrito Brothers or Byrds show at The Whiskey A Go Go, circa 1969, this might be the closest thing to doing so you’ll ever experience. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 day of for this 7 p.m., all ages, seated show. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Call (828) 232-5800 or visit www.thegreyeagle.com
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6
Dig In Gardens and Pottery Sale
Three potters, Linda McFarling, Shane Mickey, and Karen Newgard, host a benefit sale with garden tours, great pottery, and delicious food and beverages. 39 Pisgah Mine Rd. in Burnsville. (828) 606-0058, www.diginyancey.org
September 5 & 6
14th Annual Railfest
Old-time bluegrass, gospel, country music, and storytelling. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bryson City, NC. Contact Catch the Spirit of Appalachia at (828) 631-4587, www.spiritofappalachia.org
Sunday, September 6
POETRIO
Readings by three poets at 3 p.m.: Mary Kratt (Watch Where You Walk), Dawn Coppock (As Sweet as It’s Going to Get), and Richard Krawiec (Women Who Loved Me Despite). Malaprop’s Bookstore, 55 Haywood Street, Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734, or visit www.malaprops.com.
Sunday, September 6
13th Annual LAAFF Festival
Quirky interactive events, quality food, family activities, local hand-crafted art, live performances and music. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. www.laaff.com
Tuesday, September 8
Dough
A film about the unlikely friendship between a Jewish baker and his young Muslim apprentice. 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 or $10 online. At Grace Centre, 495 Cardinal Rd. in Mills River. WNC Film Society, (828) 885-5354, www.wncfilmsociety.com.
Thursday, September 10
Alsarah and the Nubatones
Performance by East African retro pop group. 7 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Auditorium. $20. Info: cesap.unca.edu or (828) 251-6674.
Thursday, September 10
Movies That Matter
A new series held on the second Thursday of each month will screen movies that look at complex and emotional issues faced by the modern world. On Thursday, September 10 catch Beyond Right & Wrong at 7 p.m. $6. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. Call (828) 669-0816, or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Keeping the Fires Burning
Heroes of Mountain Culture features musicians, authors, and heritage preservation leaders who are working to keep mountain culture alive.
Thursday, September 10 – Songcatcher screening at 2 p.m. at the Henderson County Main Library, 301 N. Washington St. in Hendersonville.
Thursday, September 17 – Renowned mountain music performer and storyteller Betty Smith performs. 1 p.m. in the Patton Building, Room 150 on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College.
Center for Cultural Preservation, (828) 692-8062, www.saveculture.org
Friday, September 11
Aurora; A Healing Light
Group art show featuring the work of nine artists from Aurora Studio & Gallery. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. at the Asheville Area Arts Council gallery in Asheville’s Grove Arcade. Rita Zoey Chin, author of Let the Tornado Come, will discuss creativity and the healing process at 6:30 p.m. On display September 10-20. Chin will also read from her book Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore.
Friday, September 11
Callaghan
Folk, country, rock and pop combined into a seamless fusion of feeling and melody. 8 p.m. $12 adv./$15 door. The Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. For tickets and show times call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com.
Pan Harmonia Concerts
World-class chamber music directed by flutist Kate Steinbeck.
Friday, September 11 at 3 p.m. With guitarist Amy Brucksch. Free. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNCA. www.olliasheville.com.
Monday, September 14. Kate Steinbeck, flute, Amy Brucksch, guitar. Wine and cheese at 6:30 p.m., music at 7:15 p.m. $20 adv./$22 door. $8 students. Haen Gallery, 52 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville. Buy tickets online at www.panharmonia.org
Sunday, September 27 at 4 p.m. With Amy Brucksch, guitar, Barbara Weiss, harpsichord. Free; $10 suggested donation. Freeburg Pianos, 2314 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. (828) 697-0110, www.freeburgpianos.com.
Friday & Saturday, September 11 & 12
Twin Rivers Media Festival
The latest in independent features, documentaries, short and animated films. The free festival takes place Friday, September 11 at 8 p.m., and Saturday, September 12 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at the Phil Mechanics Building, 109 Roberts St. in Asheville’s River Arts District. (828) 273-3332, www.twinriversmediafestival.com.
September 11-12 & October 23-24
Art on the Lawn
Fine art show and sale. Come discover awesome paintings, hand crafted jewelry, sculpture and stunning photography. Come see these extremely talented artist’s newest creations. In front of the beautiful Monte Vista Hotel and the Red House Studio, 310 W. State Street, Black Mountain.
September 11 & 12
The Watkins Family Hour
Two nights of folk tunes, bluegrass jams and good old-fashioned musical revelry. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Call (828) 232-5800 or visit www.thegreyeagle.com
Saturday, September 12
Second Saturday celebration
Visit Odyssey Co-op Gallery located in the River Arts District at 238 Clingman Avenue for food, music, and artists’ demonstrations. Open 11 a.m. – 5.p.m. www.odysseyceramicarts.com
Saturday, September 12
Harvest Conference
For home growers, urban farmers, backyard enthusiasts, and homesteaders. Held at A-B Tech in Asheville. $50. www.organicgrowersschool.org
Saturday, September 12
Journeying Toward Reconciliation
Written by members of the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville, these stories explore the writers’ experience as gay and lesbian Christians and as parents and friends of gays and lesbians. 3 p.m. Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville. (828) 456-6000, www.blueridgebooksnc.com.
Saturday, September 12
TEDxTryon
A community conversation exporing the people, places, and events that shape our lives. This all-day event takes place at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Visit TedxTryon.com.
Saturday, September 12
Appalachian Pastel Society
Free meeting and demonstration featuring Fleta Monaghan. 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River. Susan Sinyai workshop from 1-4 p.m. Registration required. To register, visit www.appalachianpastelsociety.org.
Monday, September 14
A Judgment of Whispers
Sallie Bissell celebrates the launch of her latest Mary Crow novel, A Judgment of Whispers, at 7 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café, 55 Haywood St., Asheville. (828) 254-6734, malaprops.com.
Friday, September 18
Cotton Mill Studios Open House
Party for a new mural from 6-9 p.m. There will be live music and food. All are welcome to attend. Cotton Mill Studios, 122 Riverside Dr., River Arts District, Asheville.
Saturday, September 19
Asheville Symphony
The Masterworks season opens with the brilliant American soprano Angela Brown as a special guest. Known for her sumptuous voice, Brown will perform some of her signature roles, including beloved arias by Puccini and Verdi and favorites from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and Bernstein’s West Side Story. Single tickets for all concerts start at $22 for adults and $11 for youth. Single tickets and season ticket packages can be purchased at www.ashevillesymphony.org, by calling (828) 254-7046, or in person at the U.S. Cellular Center box office at 87 Haywood Street. All Masterworks concerts are held at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium with Daniel Meyer conducting.
Saturday, September 19
Americans Who Tell the Truth
Exhibit of paintings by Robert Shetterly. Rev. William Barber of Moral Monday fame will speak as his portrait is unveiled. 6 p.m. at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St. in Asheville. www.ymiculturalcenter.org.
Saturday, September 19
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
One of the best live bands on the planet. With special guests Earphunk. Doors open 6 p.m. Tickets $20-$25. New Mountain, 38 N. French Broad Avenue, Asheville. (828) 785-1701, www.newmountainavl.com.
Saturday, September 19
Colossal Cuts
18 local printmakers create giant block prints — 36 x 36 inches and larger — using only their bare hands (and a steamroller). 1 to 5 p.m. You can also view PrintOcracy: Play! opening Friday, September 18 from 6-9 p.m. with live music. Asheville BookWorks, 428 ½ Haywood Rd., West Asheville.
Saturday & Sunday, September 19 & 20
The 35th Annual Heritage Weekend at the Folk Art Center
Saturday, September 19 from 10-4 p.m., and Sunday, September 20 from 12-5 p.m. For more information, including a list of participating craftspeople and musicians, call (828) 298-7928 or visit www.craftguild.org. 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.
Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21
Open Studio Tour of Henderson County
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Visit www.openstudiotourhc.com. Preview, Thursday, September 17 from 5-9 p.m. in the Azalea Parking lot, along King Street between 3rd and 4th in downtown Hendersonville.
Sunday, September 20
Thomas Wolfe Mystery Dinner
An immersive and historical dinner experience with Thomas Wolfe and Dr. Watson Jr. $55 per person. Lex 18, 18 North Lexington Ave., Asheville. For reservations, call (828) 620-5404, or visit www.lex18avl.com
Monday, September 21
International Day of Peace
At 12 noon WNC 4 Peace hosts a March for Peace downtown to the Peace Pole behind Pack’s Tavern.
Thursday, September 24
With a Mighty Hand
Torah Paintings + Abstraction. Exhibition by designer, illustrator and fine artist Daniel Devins. S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Artist lecture October 22 at 6 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. Free. On display September 21-October 30. Visit art.unca.edu or call (828) 251-6559.
September 24-26
The Asheville Yes Fest!
Featuring improv troupes, Reasonably Priced Babies, No Regets, Blacklist Improv, and The OxyMorons. Performances at 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. $15 in advance/$18 at the door. At the Magnetic Theatre, 375 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District. Call (828) 239-9250, or visit www.themagnetictheatre.org.
Friday, September 25
The Ariel String Quartet
8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street in Asheville. Tickets are $38. Season tickets are $150. To purchase tickets or for more information please call Nathan Shirley at (828) 575-7427 or support@ashevillechambermusic.org, or visit www.ashevillechambermusic.org.
September 25, 26 & 27
Greek Festival
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m to 4 p.m. 227 Cumberland Avenue in Asheville’s historic Montford district. For more details, call the church office at (828) 253-3754 or visit www.holytrinityasheville.com/greek-festival.
Saturday, September 26
The Fountain of Youth
Exhibit for artists 60 years and up. Show us, through your art, what inspires and enlivens you, and what keeps you feeling youthful! All media accepted. Held at Arrowhead’s AnneX Gallery in Old Fort. Works may be delivered in Asheville or at Arrowhead Gallery on September 24. Opening reception held on Saturday, September 26 from 4 to 6. Go to www.arrowheadart.org for details and prospectus.
Saturday, September 26
All Over But the Shoutin’
Reading by author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Rick Bragg. 3 p.m. in UNC Asheville’s Mission Health System Mountain View Room. Free. Info: (828) 251-6411, unca.edu.
Saturday, September 26
Raise Your Hand Benefit Auction
Auction & Gala with an impressive line-up of auction treasures, celebrities, fine cuisine, and much, much more! Held at the Asheville Event Centre on Sweeten Creek Road. Tickets are $125 per person and are available at wncapgala.org or by calling (828) 252-7489.
Saturday, September 26
French Broad Brew Fest
Craft brew, great music and beautiful scenery just north of Asheville in Hot Springs. $75 includes souvenir sampling glass, unlimited beer samplings from noon to 10 p.m., camping in Hot Springs campground, and great live music. $60 for music and camping only. FrenchBroadFallFest.com
Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27
Fritz Fombie Have No Fear
On Saturday, September 26 T.E. Antonino will read from Fritz Fombie Have No Fear at the Waynesville library at 11 p.m. He will also give a manga art lesson for kids, and read from various picture books for younger children. On Sunday, September 27 at 2 p.m. T.E. Antonino will sign copies of his book at Papoose Children’s Clothing & More, 21 Battery Park Ave. in downtown Asheville. (828) 505-7879.
Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27
BARNAROO Music Festival
6th annual local grassroots, family-friendly, outdoor music festival. Crafters, food, and local brews. Saturday 10 a.m. until Sunday at noon. Franny’s Farm, 22 Franny’s Farm Rd., Leicester. Day Pass $20; w/camping $35; Children under 12 free. Day of $25; w/camping $40. Tickets and info at www.ashevillebarnaroo.com
Sunday, September 27
Asheville Area Piano Forum’s Fall Benefit Concert
3 p.m. at the Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square in Asheville. Admission $25; Patron $50; students 13-21 $3. Free for students 12 and under. Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at (828) 257-4530, or online at www.dwtheatre.com/boxoffice.
Tuesday, September 29
The Blackberry Bushes Stringband
Original songs that are certain to appeal to fans of bluegrass, Americana, folk and related genres. 5 p.m. Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. in west Asheville. For more details, call (828) 575-2737 or visit www.isisasheville.com.
Wednesday, September 30
Lauren Shera with Mikaela Davis
At the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., Asheville. For tickets and showtimes call (828) 270-7747 or visit www.myAltamont.com
September 30 – November 18
Business Course for Artists
Classes held at the Goodwill Career Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville. For details, or to register, call (828) 298-9023. Asheville Area Arts Council, 1 Page Ave. Suite 143A, Asheville. Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (828) 258-0710, www.ashevillearts.com
Friday, October 2
Fall Light
Featuring works by Judy Rentner. Opening reception 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Asheville Gallery of Art, 16 College Street, downtown Asheville. Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sun. 1-4 p.m. (828) 251-5796, ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Saturday, October 3
Vessels of Merriment
An intoxicating exhibition of handcrafted drinking vessels by 25 artists from around the country. Opening reception from 3-6 p.m. at Grovewood Gallery. To learn more about Grovewood’s studio artists, attractions, and upcoming events, visit grovewood.com or call (828) 253-7651.
October 3 & 4
John C. Campbell Folk School 42nd Fall Festival
Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians. Featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance on two stages, craft demonstrations, food, kid’s activities and much more. It’ll be a fun time for the whole family. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $5; ages 12-17, $3; under 12, free. John C. Campbell Folk School, One Folk School Rd., Brasstown, NC. 1-800-FOLK-SCH, (828) 837-2775 ext. 127. Visit www.folkschool.org
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24
Haywood Art Studio Tour
Friday, October 23, 10 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, October 24, 10 to 5 p.m. Studio Tour Show on display October 1-29 at Haywood County Arts Council Gallery & Gifts, 86 North Main Street, Waynesville. Opening reception Friday, October 2, 5 to 9 p.m. during Art After Dark. Gallery hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call for Artists
Hickory’s Oktoberfest 2015 is accepting applications for Arts and Crafts vendors. Celebrating its 30th year, this annual festival will be held October 9, 10, & 11 in downtown Hickory. For more information, visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com or email info@downtownhickory.com.
John Mac Kah Studio
Classes, Workshops, and Private Fine Art Instruction.
Still Life Skill Building – Oils/Acrylics. Mon., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
After School Artists with Alisa – Tuesday & Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Children 10 and up.
Studio Demos – Thurs. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Sept. 3, Underpainting; Sept. 10, Atmosphere; Sept. 17, Fall Color; Sept. 24, Composition.
Studio Painting – Thurs. 6-9 p.m.
Plein Air – Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. On location.
122 Riverside Dr., Studio H, Asheville. (828) 225-5000,
www.JohnMacKah.com
The Strand Theater
Friday, September 4 – Live music with Jacob Johnson, 8 p.m. $10 adv./$15 door.
Sunday, September 27 – The Grahams, modern country, 7 p.m.
Movies
Far From the Madding Crowd, PG 13
September 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 5 at 4 & 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 6 at 2 & 4 p.m.
Home, A Dreamworks Animated Film, PG
Saturday afternoons in September. Free!
The Strand Theater, 38 North Main Street Waynesville, www.38main.com
AmiciMusic presents LIVE at the USO
Great war-related songs from the 1940’s including “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” “GI Jive,” and Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade.” The featured performers are soprano Amanda Horton, baritone Jonathan Ross, and pianist Daniel Weiser.
Friday, September 11 at 7 p.m. at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall at 743 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Tickets are $15, available at www.isisasheville.com, (828) 575-2737.
Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at White Horse Black Mountain at 105 Montreat Rd in Black Mountain. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call (828) 669-0816 or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.
Sunday, September 13 at 3 p.m. at All Soul’s Cathedral in Biltmore Village. Tickets are $20 for general public or $15 for Church members. Children are free. Tickets are available at the door. Advanced ticket purchase 10% discount available at www.amicimusic.org.
Pawsitive Pup Beginnings
Six-week socialization course for puppies 6-20 weeks old. Classes begin when 5-6 puppies have registered; maximum class size of 8 puppies. Cost: $120. Classes held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Maple Tree Dog Camp.Call (828) 246-9770 email campleader@mapletreevet.com to register. Visit mapletreevet.com.
AGA Now Accepting New Members
The Asheville Gallery of Art invites area artists to apply for membership. Works must be submitted on Tuesday, September 22, between noon and 5:30 p.m., for review. Prospects must deliver five finished original pieces ready for hanging, six copies of a current art resume, and six copies of the completed membership application. To obtain more information and an application, visit the gallery, call (828) 251-5796, e-mail ashevillegalleryofart@gmail.com, or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.