When reflecting on the current state of the environment, it seems that we have entered into times of seismic sorrows. Carbon emissions, water pollution, fracking, and changing climate patterns all point to a troubling reality with serious consequences for human and non-human populations. Through weavings, installations, sculpture, and print, artists Rena Detrixhe and Tali Weinberg (Tulsa, OK) explore the complex relationship between humans and the planet, offering insights, expressing grief, and creating space for resilience and change. In Time of…

Drawn primarily from the collection of the WCU Fine Art Museum, this exhibition brings together a selection of recently-acquired paintings by Vernon Pratt, an artist who worked at the intersection of art and mathematics. Pratt took a systematic approach to his creative process, often exploring the rich array of possibilities within a given set of parameters. The paintings on view focus on two of Pratt's characteristic elements—the grid and the gradient. Math activities for both college-age and middle-school students will…

Reception: Thursday, November 1 from 5-7PM The exhibition features mixed media works by Julie Buffalohead, a contemporary artist whose enchanting depictions of animal and human figures investigate the complexities of relationships, both personal and cultural. You and I examines the feelings of both togetherness and separation that are expressed in the artist’s images. Visitors of all ages, including artists, animal lovers, fairy tale enthusiasts, and those interested in Native American history and culture, will be drawn to Buffalohead’s powerful, dreamlike…

Inspired by Western Carolina University's 2018 Campus Theme, Defining America brings together artists with different perspectives on the concept of "America" and asks visitors to reflect on the values, definitions, and assumptions attached to this concept. The exhibition will be on view throughout the Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 semesters at Western Carolina University, beginning September 11, 2018 and closing May 3, 2019.

Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works from photographer Mike Smith. Entitled The Lost State of Frankland, the exhibition features a selection of images that span over a decade, including recent works, that are a continuation of his career-long exploration of the character and culture of Eastern Tennessee. Smith has dedicated his artistic career to visually investigating one place, remaining aesthetically aware of his surroundings in a manner that has allowed him to beautifully photograph the…

Opening Reception - Saturday, October 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm Show runs through November 7 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm Flow Gallery, in historic downtown Marshall, NC www.flowmarshall.com This beautiful exhibit celebrates the works of photographer Lauren Rutten and quilter Kari Morton. What these two artists share in common are a partnership in the five-woman, artist-owned Flow Gallery in historic downtown Marshall, and a deep love of Madison County, their newly chosen home. In 2015, Lauren and her husband Andy, traveled…

Join us for this lunch and learn led by Professor Kimberly Price, PhD, from our Public Health Department. We will discuss how ensuring our children's health means better overall community health locally and around the world. Topics of the day will include: immunizations, unintentional injuries, child visual health, and environmental health. Come and be a part of transforming our community into a community of care!

Darren Nicholson is a Grammy Award Nominee and a recipient of 5 International Bluegrass Music Association’s Awards. Including Entertainer of the Year (2014), Song of the Year (2011), and Album of the Year (2006).

Bring a friend, parent, or partner of any kind to learn useful and nurturing at home massage techniques inside the Salt Cave. No massage experience or equipment necessary. Just bring your hands and the excitement to learn while relaxing and breathing in our beautiful restorative salt cave. This class is led by George Chambers, LMBT. George has been practicing and teaching massage for over 10 years. Tickets cost $72 per couple. Purchase one ticket for two people to attend. Visit…

Wednesdays 6:30-9pm October 17- December 12 No class November 21 Join Resident Artist and Odyssey Gallery Manager Julia Claire Weber as she guides you through a relaxed approach to throwing on the wheel with confidence! Class demos will focus on developing the basic techniques for throwing forms such as cups, mugs, bowls, tumblers, plates and vases. Class is geared for beginners, though seasoned potters and those looking to improve their skills are welcome! Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner Tuition: $295…

Asheville’s Carly Taich, winner of the 2018 LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition, and her five-piece band will reunite with competition finalists, Americana husband-wife duo from Nashville, My One And Only, for an evening of storytelling via powerful vocals and brave lyrics.

Thursdays 11am-1:30pm October 18- December 13 No class November 22 Tile murals can beautifully enhance your kitchen, bathroom, or outside sidewalks and paths. Students will design their own ceramic tiles using the slab roller and press molds, then incorporate ideas and imagery through carving, sgraffito, Mishima, and ceramic decals. Underglazes, glazes, and firing will be covered. Finally, we will learn how to install these finished pieces indoor or outdoor. Level: All Levels Tuition: $310 + $50 Lab Fee

5-weeks, October 18- November 15 Thursdays 4-6pm Looking for a way to get creative and messy after school? Always wanted to play around on the potter’s wheel? Join Halima this fall and discover the FUNdamentals of throwing. In this class, students will learn to center clay on the wheel and the essential techniques used to craft cups, mugs, plates and bowls. Students will create and decorate their functional masterpieces and leave with a set of handmade pots to use at…

After meeting at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (where both were named Most Wanted Artists), Kipyn Martin and Kirsten Maxwell decided it would be a good idea to perform together and promoters and venue operators agreed. Kipyn and Kirsten tour regularly in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and when schedules align, give concert-goers a double dose of contemporary folk excellence.

Enjoy the incredible beauty of fall at Lake Junaluska along with others small and medium sized church choirs as we gather for a weekend of music and worship. Come learn and perform eight anthems, attend workshops and celebrate the colors of autumn at the Lake. This year's event will feature a handbell track!

Award-winning songwriters, No Fuss and Feathers bandmates, and longtime friends Karyn Oliver and Carolann Solebello serve up two distinctly different, yet perfectly balanced flavors of smart songwriting and soulful vocals. Oliver’s seductive swagger and Solebello’s smooth sophistication – alone or blended – delight the ear, excite the intellect, and stir the soul.

Fri and Sat Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 7-9 pm Family friendly fun with beautiful lighted pumpkin trails, music, food, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, historic mansion open, food. Accessible trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help park and historic mansion. Admission $5. Parking onsite $5. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712 Music Oct. 12- Clint Roberts, 13- Bradford Carson and Friends, 19- Josh Carter and Friends,…

Friday, October 19, 8pm {120 College Street} The Jacob Lawrence of Jacob Lawrence by Jace Clayton aka DJ /rupture. Presented in conjunction with African Americans in WNC & Southern Appalachia Conference, The Jacob Lawrence of Jacob Lawrence is a video and performance by Jace Clayton. The video is a hand-drawn animation with texts that form part of the script for the performance. As Clayton and vocalist Arooj Aftab perform, their voices will be transformed and processed live, using the sonic…

Friday, October 19, 8pm {120 College Street} The Jacob Lawrence of Jacob Lawrence by Jace Clayton aka DJ /rupture. Presented in conjunction with African Americans in WNC & Southern Appalachia Conference, The Jacob Lawrence of Jacob Lawrence is a video and performance by Jace Clayton. The video is a hand-drawn animation with texts that form part of the script for the performance. As Clayton and vocalist Arooj Aftab perform, their voices will be transformed and processed live, using the sonic…

Rhythm Future Quartet supply hot jazz with a gypsy swing! Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, Rhythm Future Quartet are virtuosi players that demand attention, exhibiting an unmatched exuberance and personality on stage. Performing original compositions, inspired by their travels around the globe and masters of the tradition.

With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to make these adorable needle felted pumpkins! Whether you use them to decorate your home, or turn them into something more functional, like pincushions, you’ll have a blast making these GOURDgious little guys! Fiber artist, Anne Magrath, will explain what fibers are appropriate for creating a needle felted structure. Then, she’ll teach you the basic process for needle felting a ball. Next, you’ll build your skills by adding additional layers—and…

“All of these songs sound like something you’ve heard before — in the sense that they’re classics, not that they’re cliched. The Nouveaux Honkies confidently combine country, blues, and rock’n’roll with their signature loving and playful touch.” (No Depression/Rachel Cholst) “The Nouveaux Honkies’ imaginative originals are well-conceived interpretations of blues and R&B classics. They have a matchless sound and perform a blistering show with their futuristic approach to music that nevertheless retains an authentic American style. With fluid guitar work,…

Fri and Sat Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 7-9 pm Family friendly fun with beautiful lighted pumpkin trails, music, food, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, historic mansion open, food. Accessible trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help park and historic mansion. Admission $5. Parking onsite $5. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712 Music Oct. 12- Clint Roberts, 13- Bradford Carson and Friends, 19- Josh Carter and Friends,…

After the sun goes down, the fun begins! From hoots to howls you never know what you’ll hear or see during one of our nighttime naturalist programs. The guided night hike and owl prowl will keep the entire family intrigued during this non-scary fall adventure. All activities are considered easy –to- moderate so the entire family can attend. Cost: Includes Park admission: $23 Adult, $8 Annual Passholder, $13 Youth (ages 5-15), $6 Rockin’ Discovery Passholder. Advance registration required.

Mandalas, a Sanskrit word meaning center, circumference, and magic circle, are found everywhere: in nature, sacral art, and architecture. But did you know that they can also reveal how you view yourself? Join mandala specialist, Lynn Karegeannes, as she takes you on a fascinating journey to, first, create a personal mandala, and, then, explore possible interpretations of what you’ve expressed. Lynn will open the workshop by giving you a brief presentation about what mandalas are, how they’ve appeared and been…

Stephen Sondheim's legendary musical is staged for the first time at the National Theatre and broadcast live to cinemas. New York, 1971. There's a party on the stage of the Weismann Theatre. Tomorrow the iconic building will be demolished. Thirty years after their final performance, the Follies girls gather to have a few drinks, sing a few songs and lie about themselves. Tracie Bennett, Janie Dee and Imelda Staunton play the magnificent Follies in this dazzling new production. Featuring a…

Jenner left California, learned to sing and write, decided continue the family trade of river guiding, was urged to by his rafting clients to sell CDs, recorded 4 studio albums, and now spends his winters guiding rivers in Patagonia and the rest of his year touring and making up songs. Jenner (guitar & mandolin) will be on the road with Natalie Akers (keyboards)

Mondays 6-9pm October 22- December 10 Working from a live model each week, students will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. After first creating multiple fast sketches in clay to work out technique, students will then advance to a longer-term sculpture based on a single pose, with more attention to detail. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to work with decorated sculptor, Leonid Siveriver. Level: All Levels Tuition: $325 +…

Tuesdays 3-5:30pm October 23- December 11 A good casserole bakes and presents your food beautifully and certainly impresses at potlucks. But casseroles are complex forms to create and get just right. Join Cayce as he demystifies the process step-by-step, with plenty of one-on-one instruction. Techniques demonstrated will include throwing hollow, making a tight fitting lid, and plenty of variations for knobs and handles. Soon you will be creating beautiful, functional casseroles to use and enjoy for years to come. Level:…

Dr. Melissa Booth will give a talk on creative pathways to build a more sustainable future in challenging times. Presentation is in the board room, where refreshments will be served.

Swannanoa is a five piece band based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. The band has put together an energetic recipe of Bluegrass and modern Old-Time music sure to entertain audiences of all ages. All members of Swannanoa are seasoned, experienced musicians having toured and recorded with various groups in the past. Individual members have played the Grand Ole Opry (with Ralph Stanley), written a song that charted at number 12 on the national Bluegrass Charts, won the 2016 Rockygrass Banjo…

Gather up your ghouls to support your schools! The Haunted Trail returns to Pisgah Brewery in Black Mountain. Wednesday October 24th - Sunday 28th 6:30-9pm. Featuring live actors, spooky sounds, and spectacular props, the Trail leads to the Party at Pisgah Park with Halloween crafts, contests, local food vendors, and Pisgah beer on tap for the grown-ups.  Ideal for ages 3-12. $1 from each ticket goes to Ghouls for Schools fundraiser for local PTA/PTO with $1000 grand for the school…

Dave O’Grady – the singer & songwriter of the group ‘Seafoam Green’ – believes in following his muse. That muse led him as a young Dublin lad to root around his father’s LP collection when his dad was at work or away to discover gems like Neil Young, CCR, Paul Brady & others.

Laura Cortese wears many hats: fiddler, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, bandleader, community builder, and creativity instigator. Her band Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards is a quartet of singing string players whose original music draws from diverse traditions and experiences to create a broad-minded yet clear-eyed sonic vision.

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders presents a 4 hour CE event with Linda Bacon, Ph.D. - Researcher, professor, and best-selling author of Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight and Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Plain Fail to Understand About Weight. Advance registration only; no on-site registration $65 registration with Continuing Education $30 for general attendance with no CEs For more information and registration link: https://www.crcfored.com/events/ Contact information: info@crcfored.com…

Daymark is an international trio performing traditional Irish music infused with infectious energy, raw power, and Northern swagger.

Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith of the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers join forces to perform an evening of string music. The music will be Italian themed and our chef will match the mood with several Italian dinner features . Come with friends and enjoy a great dinner accompanied by beautiful music!

October 26 – 28, 2018 Instructor: Susanna Euston Experience Level: Advanced Beginner to Advanced The beauty of Autumn can be amazing, especially when captured as Abstract photographs. The colors and light, with other features, mix to create images that range from painterly to surreal, images that capture the imagination. In this workshop, we’ll play with Autumn’s brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds; the light at all times of the day, in all directions (front, back, side, etc.); and in whatever weather…

Asheville Outlets will host a weekend of free family fun from Friday, October 26, through Sunday, October 28, 2018. Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition (UAD), always a crowd favorite, will be held all three days. A Community Yard Sale, Health Fair for People & Pets, Cover Dog Competition and Junior League of Asheville Touch-A Truck round out the weekend activities. Weekend Schedule of Activities: Friday, October 26, 2018 through Sunday, October 28, 2018 Ingles Ultimate Air Dog Competition Dogs will…

Fri and Sat Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 7-9 pm Family friendly fun with beautiful lighted pumpkin trails, music, food, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, historic mansion open, food. Accessible trail for strollers and wheelchairs. Fundraiser for Friends of Silvermont to help park and historic mansion. Admission $5. Parking onsite $5. Silvermont Park 364 E. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712 Music Oct. 12- Clint Roberts, 13- Bradford Carson and Friends, 19- Josh Carter and Friends,…

The Swannanoa Valley Museum’s annual Historic Haunted House Tour will, this year, celebrate Black Mountain’s 125th birthday with a walking tour of downtown Black Mountain. The McKoy Building, one of the town’s oldest buildings, will be the first stop. Inside what is now called “The Junction,” a spell will transport guests back in time to 1893, the year Black Mountain was founded. Walking down the long, candle-lit hallway, guests will meet beautifully costumed spirits - of long ago summer folks;…