In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the College of Fine & Performing Arts, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites 12 accomplished alumni of the School of Art & Design back to campus for this exhibition. Exhibiting artists include: Amy M. Anderson, Connie Bostic, Mary Charles Griffin, Luzene Hill, Sally Jacobs, Cole Johnson, Dakota Ling, Jeff Marley, Olivia Mears, Tom Pazderka, Byron Tenesaca, and Preston Tolbert.

To mark the 10th Anniversary of the Windgate Fellowship, the Center for Craft awarded a total of ten, $10,000 Project Grants. This exhibition showcases how the next generation of craft artists used their funds to explore scale, installation, and community practice. Artists: Andrea Donnelly (Richmond, VA), Josh Copus (Marshall, NC), Dustin Farnsworth (Montreal, QC), Brian Fleetwood (La Mesilla, NM), Ani Geragosian (Salem, MA), Adam Ledford (Philadelphia, PA), Rebecca Manson (Bedford Hills, NY), Rachel Mauser (Louisville, KY), Aaron McIntosh (Richmond, VA),…

ArtFields® started in 2013 with a simple goal: honor the artist of the Southeast with nine days of celebration and competition in the heart of a traditional, small Southern town. More than $120,000 is awarded based on the input of ArtFields visitors and a panel of judges comprised of visual arts professionals. In a mutual celebration of art and community, some 400 artworks will be displayed in locally owned venues. What was once one of South Carolina's most prosperous agricultural…

Trees will bloom in the form of wire, wood, fiber, clay and paint this April 20 when the “Treehuggers” exhibit opens at Flow Gallery, a body and home adornment shop in historic downtown Marshall. Featuring the works of over a third of Flow’s contributing artists, “Treehuggers” promises to be a delight to the senses. Experience exquisite, carved clay sculptures by Nina Kawar, stunning wood carvings by Tom Fluharty, furniture that pushes the boundaries by Bucky Parker and Ken Wheeler, ink…

Trees will bloom in the form of wire, wood, fiber, clay and canvas this April 20 when the “Treehuggers” exhibit opens at Flow, a body and home adornment shop in historic downtown Marshall. Coinciding with Earth Day and featuring the works of over a third of Flow’s contributing artists, “Treehuggers” promises to be a delight to the senses. The month-long exhibit will begin with an opening reception on Friday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. and will run through Saturday May…

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Interestings comes The Female Persuasion. Meg Wolitzer's latest is an electric, multilayered novel about ambition, power, friendship, and mentorship, and the romantic ideals we all follow deep into adulthood, not just about who we want to be with, but who we want to be. Free; signing line preference will be given to customers who purchase their books at Malaprop's.

IDLEWHEEL is the brainchild of Poco bassist/vocalist Jack Sundrud and Nashville songwriting veteran Craig Bickhardt.Together they create music equally informed by mainstream and alternative country, Triple-A and Americana music. Their lyrics and harmonies are tempered with bluegrass, Country, folk and a dash of Southern California Country-Rock. Craig and Jack have written over 100 songs together including the Billboard #1 Hit, "It Must Be Love."

Help us celebrate the NC Science Festival! Public and private conservationists have been protecting lands in and around Chimney Rock for well over 100 years. Join state park rangers, regional biologists, and other environmental educators to learn about the great work being done to protect our beautiful landscape. Free. Booths will be located in Chimney Rock Village behind the Old Rock Cafe, and this event will take place rain or shine. Cost: Free

The Series: Prepare for Spring as you sip and stretch your way into the new season. This four part series takes place on Saturdays in April with weekly spring themes that will feature some of Asheville’s top flow yoga instructors, as well as special "pop-up" wellness practitioners and demonstrations after class. Each class includes a mouth watering ginger beer or non-alcoholic elixir from Ginger's Revenge. $12 advance for a single class or $39 for the full series of 4. Register…

We’ll be wrapping Asheville’s trees in love with hand-knitted “tree huggies” to build awareness of the importance of Asheville’s trees. Family-friendly event.

FUR of WNC is hosting a unique event in the Daniel & Belle Fangmeyer Theatre at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.Wine Tasting or Beer choice is accompanied by an appetizer buffet. Guests will vote for winners from entries in FUR's cat photo contest. For information regarding contest entries, visit www.furofwnc.org. Harmon's Den Bistro will offer a 10% discount per case of the featured wines of the evening. $35 Admission includes 3 wine tastings. Sponsorships available for $125 and…

In his powerful new novel, Charles Frazier returns to the time and place of his award-winning debut, Cold Mountain, vividly bringing to life the chaos and devastation of the Civil War through the story of Varina Howell, Jefferson Davis’s wife and widow. This is a free event at Lipinsky Auditorium on the UNC Asheville campus. Charles Frazier will be in conversation with author Wiley Cash. Doors open at 6 p.m. Preorder first editions from Malaprop's! Copies purchased at Malaprop's include…

Run for the Paws is the only 5K in Western North Carolina where dogs aren’t just allowed, they’re invited! Join hundreds of animal lovers and their four-legged friends as we run and walk to raise money for pets in need. We’re excited to be at Carrier Park in Asheville for the 7th Annual Run for the Paws event! Participants can choose to compete in the chip-timed 5K or stroll in the one mile walk. Afterwards, relax with us and enjoy…

It seems like everyone is making her own jewelry nowadays. And why not? It's beautiful, fun, and a lot cheaper than buying something pre-made. Even if you've never strung a strand of beads, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to make a necklace using just a simple wrapped loop. Pick your beads and join the fun!

It's hard to say which is more popular, author Ann B. Ross or her creation, Miss Julia. Ann presents her latest novel, Miss Julia Raises the Roof, at Malaprop's on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. Miss Julia must band together with friends and neighbors to take on a nosy neighbor and her steamrolling plans, while still being helpful to those in need in another entertaining installment of Ann B. Ross's bestselling series.

This Earth Day, join us in viewing Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry, a beautiful and thought-provoking film about one of America's most beloved farmers and poets. Presented by Organic Growers School in partnership with The Lord's Acre, Green Opportunities, Sow True Seed, Asheville GreenWorks, and Lenoir-Rhyne University. Light refreshments will be served before the screening, and a panel discussion will follow the film, featuring several prominent farmers, activists, and poets in WNC.

Come celebrate the grand opening of our second floor expansion. Enjoy light refreshments while mingling with faculty and staff and touring the new space. This event is free and open to the community.

Crissy Dzielak of Landmark Landscapes will highlight great perennials for Western NC, especially low maintenance beauties, and how these plants can be used in the landscape. Fee- $12.

The Collider hosts a monthly climate and environmental film series, open to the public. This month, The Collider, in partnership with the UNC Institute for the Environment, and as part of the NC Science Festival, will screen "Climate Stories", a documentary which seeks to capture the voices of North Carolinians whose lives have been affected by changes in the climate. The voices featured here include those of farmers, beekeepers, fishermen, hunters, apple growers and others. These are their stories.

Balance and Symmetry are two important photographic techniques in the creation of dramatic compositions. Professional photographer Don McGowan will discuss this technique and evaluate Camera Club of Hendersonville member’s images at its General Meeting at 6:30PM on Tuesday, April 24th. All are welcome to visit and membership is available. The club meets at the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce Building (Kanuga and Church Streets). See Club Website for more details: www.cameraclubofhendersonville.com

Bullington Gardens is selling only the very best plants, trees, shrubs, herbs and vegetables for our annual spring plant sale. Starting April 26th through April 28th with a special preview sale for Friends of Bullington on April 25th. If you’re not a friend of Bullington, sign up now to receive 10% off on all plants and up to 25% off classes and workshops! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

This talk will address common myths of palliative and hospice care and explore multiple points along the health trajectory of a patient when a team might consider a palliative care consult. We will consider possible sources of suffering and interventions.

Number 7 Arts Announces “Evolution in our Art,” a month-long celebration of fine art’s creative process. “How long did it take to make that?” It’s an oft asked question of every artist. This month our artists are prepared to tell all. Any question about their art is fair game. What drove them to become an artist; why they focused on a particular medium or technique and style; who their mentors are; where their inspiration and ideas come from; and exactly…

Color Me Goodwill is a fast-paced, head-turning fashion show being held on Friday, April 27, 2018. Six designers have combed through Goodwill stores for items to upcycle into creative clothing for models that will walk the stage. Guests will vote for their favorite designer. This year’s designers are Jon Pierce, Tami Lu Barry, Charles Josef, Leanna Echeverri, Jennifer Hock and Caleb Owolabi.

Independence for Malaprop's means locally-owned, human-curated, non-book-devaluing-data-mining-algorithm-driven-giant-corporation, community-minded, warm, friendly, smart and sassy, and downright FUN in the most bookish ways! Special IBD books and items for sale and in-store frivolity all day long. Those IBD items are only available for purchase at Malaprop's (not online). Join the party!

Join Professional Photographer Chuck Hill for this two-day workshop focusing on nature’s beauty at all hours of the day. This class will discuss and review panos, types of scenic photography and the equipment needed to make a photo pop. You’ll also have time to take photos in the park during regular hours, shoot both sunrise and sunset photos from the top of the Chimney, and learn about astrophotography. As an added bonus, participants can choose to camp overnight in the…

The Series: Prepare for Spring as you sip and stretch your way into the new season. This four part series takes place on Saturdays in April with weekly spring themes that will feature some of Asheville’s top flow yoga instructors, as well as special "pop-up" wellness practitioners and demonstrations after class. Each class includes a mouth watering ginger beer or non-alcoholic elixir from Ginger's Revenge. $12 advance for a single class or $39 for the full series of 4. Register…

Feeling overwhelmed? Too busy? Exhausted? Stressed? Hopeless? Longing for meaningful connections with yourself and others? Join us for a powerful, yet fun and invigorating rhythm workshop. In this workshop, we will use movement, dancing and drumming to ground ourselves and connect deeply with others. You do NOT need to be a dancer or drummer to attend. We are simply using these tools as a means to ground ourselves and let go of what we no longer need. Join us! Get…

Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) is pleased to again host Asheville’s Flea for Y’all Sunday, April 29th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The location, just 6 miles from downtown Asheville, offers easy access from I-26, mountain views and ample parking for patrons and vendors alike. Come ready to explore and discover great vintage finds, one-of-a kind handmade items, exceptional art, yummy food and beverages, while enjoying good music! The Flea will take over the tree-lined lot next to Field and Stream.…

The Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest is proud to support the mission of the WNC Cheese Trail! The WNC Cheese Trail will host the 4th annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Highland Brewing Company for a celebration of all things cheese. Each year, the festival attracts over 1,200 visitors, including cheesemakers, local businesses, and national cheese experts for a day of family-friendly fun. From pop-up tastings and pairings, to hands-on activities and guest speakers, Cheese Fest…

The Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest is proud to support the mission of the WNC Cheese Trail! The WNC Cheese Trail will host the 4th annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Highland Brewing Company for a celebration of all things cheese. Each year, the festival attracts over 1,200 visitors, including cheesemakers, local businesses, and national cheese experts for a day of family-friendly fun. From pop-up tastings and pairings, to hands-on activities and guest speakers, Cheese Fest…

Have you always wanted to experiment with mixed media but didn’t know where to start? In this exciting workshop, we’ll explore multiple ways to create materials to use in your projects. First, we’ll play with photo transfers: a great way to add images to altered books, collage, and fiber crafts. You’ll learn several simple techniques to transfer images from photocopies and magazines to paper and cloth. Next, we’ll explore ways to turn ordinary paper into extraordinary paper. Did you know…

Blue Ridge Community College and Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development will host the Made in Henderson County Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair on Monday, April 30 from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall, located at 49 East Campus Drive in Flat Rock. More than 30 manufacturing companies will attend the event and are hiring for both production and non-production jobs. Interested job seekers should come with their resume and be prepared to discuss job opportunities.…

In response to an extremely low regional unemployment rate of 3.9 percent and an expressed need from area companies to find and retain right-fit employees, Blue Ridge Community College's Professional Development Institute announced that Disney Institute will return to campus to present “Disney’s Approach to Employee Engagement.” The day-long training event will take place on Wednesday, May 2 in the Blue Ridge Conference Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The seminar will share Disney’s secrets to attracting, retaining and…

Acoustic Americana and Roots music will fill the Main Stage of Isis Music Hall on May 2, 2018 when He-Bird, She-Bird and Greg Cornell and the Cornell Brothers make their first appearance in Asheville. He-Bird, She-Bird - Stir up a gravel-silk-and-honey vocal blend, add strings and wings, and you’ve got  He-Bird, She-Bird. This harmony-driven Americana trio from Long Island, NY brings a  rich and heartfelt sound to their stand-out original songs and spirited cover interpretations.  

Dr. Vogelsberger M.D., will speak about how to obtain healing and help through the teachings of Bruno Groening, who taught about a natural healing force available to all people, regardless of religion or faith. Through this teaching, thousands of people around the world have experienced healing of disease, pain and addiction and the attainment of happiness, peace and help in life. Dr. Vogelsberger will present medically-verified healings and give simple instructions on how to connect to this healing power, which…

Scott Dean offers a program that focuses on “Wildflowers, Trees & Critters” and how they work together in the natural environment. He’ll look at three seasons in the southern Appalachians, previewing what will be happening out in the woods over the course of the next six months. This event is free and open to the public. A walk leader and featured speaker for the UNC-Asheville Wildflower Pilgrimage from 1995 until 2015, Dean has led wildlife and wildflower walks at the…

The Botanical Gardens and local plant vendors will offer a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers, including many natives. BGA members will get a 10% discount on BGA-grown plants. This event takes place rain or shine. Proceeds benefit the Botanical Gardens, which receives no city, state or federal funds. Free admission and parking on site or nearby.

Habitat Brewing Co is excited to announce that we will be hosting our very first small batch beer festival next month! Join us for our inaugural May the 4th Be with You Beer Fest, a celebration of Asheville's craft brew community and the Rebellion's struggle against the Empire. The festival will feature themed small batch brews, tables and original artwork from Comic Envy and Cult Canvas- Art by Phil Gibson, the original Star Wars movies playing on VHS! and of…