Asheville Mandala Art Meditation Asheville photographer/fashion designer, Wendy Newman, will debut her unique Asheville reconstructed photographic cityscapes on silk, canvas, metal and clothing in an exhibition at Green Sage Cafe Westgate, 70 Westgate Parkway from July 16 to Oct 15, 2017

Coming on August 16, 2017, the Transylvania Community Arts Council will host the opening of “Through the Needle’s Eye”, the 21st National Exhibit of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. (EGA) This premier event is being held in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Rendezvous, EGA's national seminar to be held in Asheville at the Crown Plaza. Some of the exhibitors will be teaching at the national seminar or will be involved in the seminar's organization. The juried exhibit consists of 46…

Music On Main Street showcases oldies, rock n’ roll, and beach music every Friday night from June - August. Bring a chair, no pets, alcoholic beverages, backpacks or coolers allowed; seating area opens after 5:30pm / early admission is prohibited, an event of Henderson County Tourism Development Authority, Visitor Center 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828.693.9708 or 800.828.4244

Matthew Desmond, the Pulitzer Prize Winning author, will be this year’s keynote speaker for Pisgah Legal Services’ 7th Annual Poverty Forum, “Evicted: Housing Crisis in WNC,” on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The September event begins with a cocktail reception at 5:30 pm, and the forum follows at 7:00 pm at the The Sherrill Center/Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville. Tickets are $50/person for the reception and forum, $15/person for the forum only. Matthew Desmond is a brilliant sociologist and dynamic storyteller…

In the United States and Canada government policies and popular media create a misleading narrative that places people of color at society’s margins. From cultural restrictions to harmful stereotypes the seemingly opposite experiences of the first and most recent people to live on this land share the same struggles. Framed within the Native American and immigrant experience, Crafted Strangers explores how craft can be used as a tool for regaining control over how one chooses to define themself. The seventeen…

Pardee UNC Health Care will host free prostate cancer screenings on Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Both events will take place at the Pardee Cancer Center, located at 805 6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. Pre-qualification is required for screenings and walk-ins will not be accepted. To pre-qualify, please call 828-698-7317. Spanish interpretation services are available free of charge. The free screenings are available for men ages 40 to 75 who have never…

The Orchard at Altapass offers an evening of theater and fiddling! Patti Louise Smith will be Rebecca Boone, a rugged frontier woman and wife of Daniel Boone, Bruce Greene will fiddle the tunes he chose for the play, which was written by local author and Appalachian freestyle dancer Kiesa Kay.

The Underhill Family Orchestra, native to the Alabama delta, has been described as "outright anthemic" taking their compositions to "idyllic places" that make you want to "paint your face, forget your age, and kiss a stranger." With "the bare knuckled nature" of their sound and their command of the "intricate, melancholy and densely literate" themes in the songs that they create, they invoke a "sense of riot" with their arm-swingin, foot-stomping, Appalachia-inspired sound that makes effort to "infuse sheer pop…

Three fun filled days experiencing the Greek culture with food, music and dance! Sept 22 11 am-9 pm Sept 23 11 am-9 pm Sept 24 11 am- 4 pm  

Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, hosts its annual “Wine & Dahlias,” an evening with wine and hors d’oeuvres in the Dahlia Garden. Stroll through the garden bursting with 600 dahlia plants now in full bloom. Many are award-winning and named bulbs. The garden features dahlias in every form, size and color imaginable. “Wine & Dahlias” is a fundraiser to support Bullington Gardens’ programs to connect children and adults with the natural world, and horticultural therapy for…

10 Friday, September 22, 7-9pm Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Have you always wanted to learn to throw but you’re not sure if you want to commit to an 8-week class? Or maybe you and some friends are just looking for something different to do in Asheville on a Friday night. Well, look no further. Ready, Set, Throw is here! Even if you’ve never touched clay before, our highly skilled staff will guide you through…

The Henderson County Open Studio Tour is one of the largest open studio events in the Carolinas with more than 50 artists in 30+ fine art and fine craft studios participating. The annual event, sponsored by the Art League of Henderson County, showcases the work of local artists in painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber and metal arts, woodworking, and glass. The free annual self-guided and self-driving tour takes visitors into the gorgeous nooks and crannies of our Western North Carolina…

Asheville Outlets (www.shopashevilleoutlets.com) is pleased to host Asheville’s Flea for Y’all Sunday, September 24, 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. The Flea will take over the tree-lined lot next to Field and Stream. Asheville Outlets Flea for Y’all remaining dates are Sunday October 29, 2017. Adult entry is $2, children are free. Leary PR for Asheville Outlets.

What would you do to provide for your family-- forever? An unlikely group of teens are recruited for an off-world expedition. Mining Nyxia will get them more money than they can imagine. But first they must compete for the privilege. Emmett Atwater isn’t just leaving Detroit; he’s leaving Earth. Why Babel recruited him is a mystery, but the number of zeroes on their contract has him boarding their lightship and hoping to return to Earth with enough money to take…

In this Business Loans Seminar, Carolina Small Business Development Fund Officer, Tonya Snider, will introduce you to loan products, walk you through a loan application process and show you how to qualify for a small business loan.

Her NY Times best-selling Stalking Jack the Ripper introduced her talented and ahead-of-her-time protagonist, Audrey Rose, eager to aid in achieving justice. Now Kerri Maniscalco sends Audrey and fellow forensic intern Thomas into the land of the historic dark prince in Hunting Prince Dracula. Kerri is here to share the suspense on Tuesday, September 26, at 6 p.m. Staff member Rosemary says of it, “Maniscalco’s protagonist, Audrey Rose, is no hothouse flower. She’s an 1880s Nancy Drew with finely-honed forensic…

Her NY Times best-selling Stalking Jack the Ripper introduced her talented and ahead-of-her-time protagonist, Audrey Rose, eager to aid in achieving justice. Now Kerri Maniscalco (left) sends Audrey and fellow forensic intern Thomas into the land of the historic dark prince in Hunting Prince Dracula. Staff member Rosemary says of it, "Maniscalco's protagonist, Audrey Rose, is no hothouse flower. She's an 1880s Nancy Drew with finely-honed forensic abilities, and a scalpel to match. She and fellow intern Thomas Cresswell are…

Be your own hero - enroll in derby school this Fall! Classes start September 27th and go through November 15th every Wednesday from 7-9pm. No experience necessary. More at: blueridgerollergirls.com/derby-school Upon enrolling in Derby School participants will receive: One-on-One Coaching from the 2016 International WFTDA Divison 2 Champions Access to Safety Gear & Rental Skates (we are asking students to bring a mouth guard and a helmet of their own) A Blue Ridge Rollergirls t-shirt The Opportunity to Watch Blue…

On Thursday, September 28th, Brooklyn-based folk duo Robinson & Rohe come to Isis Music Hall as part of their "Hunger" record release tour. Liam Robinson is a frequent collaborator with songwriters Anaïs Mitchell and Becca Stevens; Jean Rohe is an award winning songwriter and performer. Their debut record, Hunger, is a collection of songs about love and the land. Asheville songwriter Searra Jade and her trio open the show.

AVL BARNAROO -33 acres of non-stop music and fun at Franny's Farm. The festival was started by Andrew Scotchie and friends in 2009. It's purpose is to showcase, promote and celebrate local and regional singer songwriters and bands in the rock & roll, folk, americana, bluegrass and funk genres. Barnaroo's goal is to give back to the youth music community through Asheville Music School. The Festival is an ALL WEEKEND event at Franny's Farm with optional camping and Sunday wake-up…

Organic Growers School to host Forest Farming Intensive OGS has partnered with the Appalachian Beginning Forest Farming Coalition (ABFFC) to host a forest farming intensive on September 30 & October 1. Forest farming is an important aspect of the Western Appalachian commercial market, an opportunity for WNC farmers to explore alternative and sustainable income streams while utilizing and preserving crops in our natural environment. The intensive will cater to the interests of beginning and intermediate/advanced forest farmers alike, offering classes…

Learn how to make a felt appliqué that could be used for sewing as a patch or framing. Bring a drawing or print out of the object you would like to create and learn how to build it out of felt layers and a couple sewing techniques to assemble. All other materials will be provided. Cost: $20 members $25 non-members Artist/Instructor Bio: Kansas Heiskell-Cook graduated from WCU with an undergraduate degree in K-12 Art Education with a focus in photography.…

Join Asheville Wellness Tours for an hour of sweaty vinyasa followed by a snappy Gingermosa at Asheville's new ginger-beer brewery, Ginger's Revenge. $12 in advance or $15 at the door includes class + brew.

In the tradition of Elizabeth Gilbert and Ruth Reichl, former New Yorker editor Emily Nunn chronicles her journey to heal old wounds and find comfort in the face of loss through travel, home-cooked food, and the company of friends and family.One life-changing night, reeling from her beloved brother's sudden death, a devastating breakup with her handsome engineer fiance and eviction from the apartment they shared, Emily Nunn had lost all sense of family, home, and financial security. After a few…

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Wenoca Group Sierra Club presents Peter Krull, CEO and Director of Investments at Earth Equity Advisors (formerly Krull & Company). Krull will discuss fossil fuel divestment and responsible investing. You’ll learn how to judge different investment opportunities and pick those that are most closely aligned with your values. This event is free and open to the public. Krull will explain what performance might look like for responsible investments and will also look “under the hood”…

Join for our monthly First Friday event. Enjoy live glassblowing, live music and local brews. Watch as the glass artist sculpt hot glass to the tunes of HotPoint Trio, a local gyspy jazz swing band. We're excited to be featuring not one but TWO recently opened breweries this month, Ginger's Revenge Craft Brewery & Tasting Room and Habitat Tavern and Commons. This event is FREE, open to the public and runs in conjunction with the Downtown Asheville Art District.

Ladies clinic-- Oct 7th. We will have several horses available for those they do not own horses or want to use one of ours. Come out a join us for a great day of fellowship and learning. We are going to drop our price on this one to $50 minimum with donations appreciated. Remember that all monies raised go straight into caring for and feeding the rescue horses. We are also going to offer auditing for this clinic, in case…

Homestead Dreams is an entry level, exploratory workshop designed to help folks incorporate small-scale, self-sufficiency and sustainability. Regardless of whether you own or rent a home, or live in a rural or urban setting, you can move towards more self-reliance NOW! Excellent for those in the exploratory stages of getting started with a land-based life. We cover common sense, relevant information to help maximize your independence, increase your connection to community, place, and self, and plan out your dreams for…

Jaime Kim, award-winning illustrator, shares her picture book, La, La, La: A Story of Hope (written by Kate DiCamillo).  Bring in the young ones to Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, for a story time of a brave girl who goes out into the world, seeking understanding and friendship.  Jaime will show how she communicates so much in her pictures. Ages 3+.  Free.

The Asheville Area Piano Forum will be holding their 17th annual Fall benefit concert on Sunday afternoon October 8, 2017. Some of Western North Carolina's best classical and jazz pianists will be performing solo, with other pianists in duets and with guest musicians in ensembles. Admission is by donation and the proceeds benefit AAPF's charitable and educational activities including Student Assistance. (Photo of 2 pianos: Carrie Turner)

The Gallery at Flat Rock will present the exhibit “Trial by Fire,” featuring over a dozen artists working in clay, from Oct. 10-15. The show will feature one piece each from over a dozen artists working in clay, as well as a brief statement from each artist focusing on how each has responded to a personal challenge - and how that challenge has shaped them and their artwork. An opening reception for “Trial by Fire” will take place from 5-7…

Join us for a delicious meal and wine while you travel back in time, exploring one of Salisbury's most influential citizens. Friday’s OctoberTour Luncheon will feature an insightful presentation by Susan Sides, president of the Foundation’s board of trustees, on the influence of E.B.C. Hambley on Salisbury and the surrounding area. Event includes an exclusive tour of the first floor of the Hambley-Wallace House given by family members.

The Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference is a weekend for women to learn, celebrate and connect. For one weekend in autumn, we share inspiration, celebration and practical learning about earth-based healing and women’s health. Surrounded by the ancient Blue Ridge Mountains, our venue at Lake Eden offers a beautiful, serene backdrop for over 60 workshops and classes in herbalism, nutrition, personal growth and natural healing. Our 2017 featured speakers include Aviva Romm, Phyllis Light, Robin Rose Bennet, Sobande Moss-Greer, gina…

On October 14 and 15, 2017, Historic Salisbury Foundation offers the rare opportunity to step inside ten of Salisbury’s finest private homes and two of the area’s notable landmarks. OctoberTour, now in its 42nd year, is one of the oldest annual historic home tours in the South and has featured more than 200 houses and historic properties in Salisbury and Rowan County. Its strong reputation and proven track record have helped establish Historic Salisbury Foundation as one of the country’s…

Invite the entire family to experience Historic Salisbury with food trucks, hand made crafts, antique fire truck rides, antique cars, live musical entertainment, story time, Civil War Encampments, Colonial Children's games, and local wine and craft beer! All of this and more can be found during the 42nd OctoberTour of Historic Homes on October 14th and 15th along the 300 block of West Bank Street! FREE admission!

Historic Salisbury Foundation’s OctoberTour offers the rare opportunity to step inside ten of Salisbury’s finest private homes and two of the area’s notable landmarks. OctoberTour, now in its 42nd year, is one of the oldest annual historic home tours in the South and has featured more than 200 houses and historic properties in Salisbury and Rowan County. Its strong reputation and proven track record have helped establish Historic Salisbury Foundation as one of the country’s leader in historic preservation. Ranging…

- Do you wish you had an affordable place to do your art… - Where it wouldn’t compete with the distractions of work and family… - And where it would allow you to socialize with, and be inspired by, other women? Purple Crayon is now in Asheville! Please join us for our Open House!

Enjoy a glass of local wine or a craft beer while listening to select musicians from the Salisbury Symphony and viewing paintings created during the OctoberTour Plein Air Artist Paint Out.