A progression of flowers blankets George Vanderbilt’s estate in color during Biltmore Blooms, an annual tradition that has delighted guests for many decades. Highlighted by thousands of tulips in the historic Walled Garden and across the estate, Biltmore Blooms honors the legacy of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and his accomplishments at Biltmore. Azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurel bloom later in the season, with buds of every shade appearing in the Rose Garden. Stunning floral arrangements will fill the rooms…

A unique-to-Biltmore, large-scale outdoor sculpture will be crafted and installed in Antler Hill Village this spring by Patrick Dougherty. Over the last three decades, this internationally-acclaimed artist has combined his carpentry skills and love of nature to build over 300 of these wondrous works, captivating the hearts and imaginations of viewers worldwide. April 1 - September 30 NOTE: This is an example of Patrick Dougherty’s work; the artist will create Biltmore’s unique structure in Antler Hill Village this spring.

Biltmore Gardens Railway in the Conservatory pays homage to Biltmore’s founder George Vanderbilt, who was born into a well-known railroad family. His grandfather Cornelius “Commodore” Vanderbilt spent his life building an empire based on shipping and railroad concerns. Hundreds of feet of track carry G-scale locomotives and railcars through multiple rooms in Biltmore’s Conservatory, and weave through exotic botanicals and miniature replicas of estate landmarks. Created by Applied Imagination, an award-winning crew of artists, botanical experts, and landscape designers known…

A fun and fanciful exhibit and sale of "Fabulous Fakes" copied from Old (and not so old) Masters by members of the Art League of Henderson County. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. between April 22 and May 23 at the Center for Art and Entertainment, 125 S. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC,

Exhibit and sale of "Fabulous Fake" copies of Old Master paintings by members of the Art League of Henderson County. Painted with a twist to personalize them, Fabulous Fakes features Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh and many others.

We are a certified Appalachian Grown Peony Farm specializing in growing, propagating and selling finest herbaceous and Itoh's peony plants and peony cut blooms. We will be open to the public every day during the month of May from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is FREE to visit, and we are inviting all peony lovers to visit us on this special celebration and enjoy our blooming peony paradise!

Waynesville, NC Shelton House will open for its 2021 Season on Saturday, May 1, promising to bring more "History, Heritage and Crafts" to the residents and visitors of Western Carolina. With hopes of a better season, warmer weather and Covid Vaccines, Shelton House is committed to bringing safe, family friendly events, and museum tours to its beautiful campus. The Shelton Campus is comprised of The Shelton House "Museum of NC Handicrafts", the Shelton Carriage House Gift Shop filled with beautiful…

Remembering the fatal encounters with law enforcement of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and countless other Black Americans, artists Heather Tolbert and Kai Lendzion will showcase their art Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. at The Oak Street Gallery for the month of May. Tolbert's evocative acrylic paintings speak volumes about her personal, as well as Black America’s, quest for liberation and equality. You will see moments in history captured through Lendzion’s lens of both protests in Asheville and also…

Stroll through this local artisan and craft market on a sunny afternoon, wine in hand. We will be featuring local vendors for this 2-day market! The Craft Market will start on May 6th, and end on the 7th. Open from 1 pm-6 pm both days!

The MGM Farmers’ Market will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, May 6, on the grounds of the Mountain Gateway Museum (MGM) at 24 Water Street in Old Fort. The market will be held from 3-6 p.m. every Thursday—rain or shine—through October 7. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, meats, eggs, honey, flowers, plants, and other products will be available, when in season, as well as craft items, such as quilts, aprons, pillows, and face masks.

The MGM Farmers’ Market will open for the 2021 season on Thursday, May 6, on the grounds of the Mountain Gateway Museum (MGM) at 24 Water Street in Old Fort. The market will be held from 3-6 p.m. every Thursday—rain or shine—through October 7. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, meats, eggs, honey, flowers, plants, and other products will be available, when in season, as well as craft items, such as quilts, aprons, pillows, and face masks.

Join us in kicking off the Spring season with this special introductory price! Our workshops last between 1-2 hours and include all information and materials needed to create a fun, living terrarium. This class is perfect for beginners or experienced crafters! Instruction covers learning about air plants, care tips, design principles, and more. We include everything needed to create your terrarium, from the container and plants to fun additions like shells, driftwood, gemstones and crystals, figurines, and more. A gift…

Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting a Mother's Day Market May 8 from 10 AM-4 PM. Local crafters will be selling their handmade arts and crafts. Food will be available for purchase. The farm will have farm merchandise and tour gift certificates available for purchase. The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists will be demonstrating some of their fiber arts, and visitors can sign up for classes. Call for crafters: Do you make a homemade craft? Do you sell a specialty…

Shop for a variety of fine craft in the lower level parking lot of the Folk Art Center, in an outdoor carefully-spaced layout. Disciplines represented are bladesmithing, glassblowing, wheel-thrown and hand-built ceramics, woodturning, metalsmithing, leatherwork, and furniture making. The public will get to see beautiful craftwork in a fun, casual setting while Guild members have an opportunity to find new homes for their pieces. Join us from 10am-4pm on Saturday!

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas! Hikers will learn about our famous llamas’ interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails. Each family/group gets 1 to 3 lovable llamas to share and there’s plenty of time for llama cuddles and, of course, llama selfies! This moderate hike is around 1 mile long and does require requires walking…

World Collage Day Make-And-Take Event at 310 Art in the River Arts District May 8, noon-4pm On the loading dock at 310 Art, 191 Lyman, Asheville, NC, 28801 Contact: Bridget Benton, sparky@eyesaflame.com , 503-913-4558 (text preferred) IG: @BridgetBentonArtist @310Art #worldcollageday On May 8, Artist Bridget Benton will collaborate with the community to make a 24” x 24” collage. Visitors to 310 Art at Riverview Station in Asheville’s River Arts District will have the opportunity to create their own 3” square…

Asheville Outlets is teaming up with Give to the Music to host a Summer Camp Expo on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Summer Camp Expo is a free, family friendly event featuring more than a dozen camps! The event will feature interactive booths and displays and give parents the opportunity to learn more about traditional overnight, sports, arts, day, and academic camps. The Expo will be held in the parking lot behind the Food…

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains with our friendly llamas! Hikers will learn about our famous llamas’ interesting histories and how to safely handle the animals before heading out on a hike with gorgeous mountaintop views on our private trails. Each family/group gets 1 to 3 lovable llamas to share and there’s plenty of time for llama cuddles and, of course, llama selfies! This moderate hike is around 1 mile long and does require requires walking…

These yoga sessions are designed with the mountaintop retreat experience in mind. This is gentle, easy yoga for all ages and experience levels. Join us for a chance to re-center yourself and feel free to stay afterwards for a cup of tea and some relaxation / reflection time on the porch or in a hammock. Cost: Donations accepted. To make it affordable for everyone, Laura does not have a set fee, but asks that you consider giving a “Thank You…

From Wikipedia: “Selu: Seeking the Corn-Mother’s Wisdom is a book by Marilou Awiakta. It uses poems, essays, and drawings to explore themes of unity and diversity. Awiakta uses the Cherokee story of corn as a “compass-story” to keep readers oriented throughout her lessons. The book draws on Cherokee storytelling traditions, the Appalachian landscape, and observations of contemporary society to provide “tribal-specific, decolonizing lessons”. She also uses the book to explore connections between her Celtic, Scots-Irish, and Cherokee heritage.” This event…

An overview, with some virtual show-and-tell, about hunting, identifying, and preparing edible mushrooms in Appalachia. Hunting morels in the spring is a common tradition for many in our region, and a handful of other choice edible wild mushrooms are gaining in popularity. Few seem to be aware however that there are truly dozens of varieties of edible and/or medicinal mushrooms that grow throughout the year here in the Appalachian mountains. This talk will provide an overview, with some virtual show-and-tell,…

LitCafe: Mary Othella Burnette presents Lige of the Black Walnut Tree For the third installment of this year’s LitCafe series, we are very excited to bring you author and local native Mary Othella Burnette who will present her recently published memoir Lige of the Black Walnut Tree: Growing Up Black in Southern Appalachia. This virtual event begins at 6pm Tuesday, May 11. Mary’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. We hope to see you there! About the Author:…

Tarot Tuesdays Interested in Tarot, but not sure exactly what to expect? Introducing a NEW way to explore the world of tarot: Tarot Tuesdays, a weekly offering, open to the public! A public group tarot reading is... An accessible taste of Tarot, every Tuesday night. A short, sweet, virtual “toe-tap” if you will, into the more esoteric arts… if you’re curious but new to the game! A more affordable opportunity to delve deep with the guidance of a reader, and…

Introduction to Eco Printing with Bridget Benton Wednesday May 12th and Thursday May 13th 10 - 4 ET $245 includes a variety of papers, test silks, tools, and materials – as well as a detailed handout and two silk scarves you will decorate and wear! (Currently limited to 6 students) An entry-level course designed for those who want to begin exploring the wonders of eco printing--the all-natural process of transferring plant and leaf images onto fabric and paper using the…

With homelessness expected to rise by up to 40% as an effect of COVID-19, Homeward Bound recognizes that educating our community on the realities of homelessness is more important than ever. We hope you will join us to be entertained, inspired, and informed about the state of homelessness at our second annual Virtual Event to End Homelessness on May 12th at noon. This event is free to the public. This year’s event will include updates from Executive Director Meredith Switzer,…

LEAF Retreat is created to Rejuvenate the soul and Replenish our inspiration in this beautiful secluded place, Lake Eden, in which you can relax and get away. It’s less than 1/5 the attendee size of Festival while maintaining the same footprint which gives you the feeling of having the place to yourself. Connecting with the outdoors is an essential part of the experience. Stages are smaller, more intimate with meet and greets and a focus on local and regional artists.…

Zoh Amba is a saxophonist and composer from Tennessee. While growing up in the mountains, Amba played in the forest and emerged into the sound world. After moving to San Francisco in 2018, she spent two years at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she played at venues such as the Black Cat and SFJAZZ. Outside of school, she studied under saxophonist Hafez Modirzadeh. Amba has performed and recorded with William Parker and Francisco Mela. She currently attends the…

The Lenoir Rhyne Equity and Diversity Institute (LREDI) has posted the Spring ‘21 Course Schedule! LREDI is designed to train equity advocates, in the interest of building communities that are educated, challenged and motivated to non-violently disrupt systems that create and support complicated complex social issues. The curriculum focuses on equitable strategies and practices that can be applied to the professional fields of business, education, and technology, as well as to general community advocacy. Spring classes will be May 13-27th,…

Chuck Brodsky is a storyteller, a songwriter, a troubadour, a modern day bard. His wit and irony, down-to-earth warmth, and quirky, rootsy, finely crafted songs tell stories of oddball and underdog characters. His songs celebrate the goodness in people, the eccentric, the holy, the profound, the courageous, the inspiring, the beautiful. They poke fun at what needs poking and sometimes challenge what needs to be challenged. They’re sworn to tell the truth. Over the past 28 years, Chuck has performed…

Life Like Water is the brainchild of David Matters and is a musical response to a radical shift in awareness. After many years of creating music through various projects (most notably the newgrass band Gipsy Moon) as well as a number of genre shifts, his focus has narrowed and his vision has broadened. Together, with his bandmate Megan Drollinger as well as a rotating cast of talented players, Life Like Water has developed a sound that straddles the edges of…

Tarot Tuesdays Interested in Tarot, but not sure exactly what to expect? Introducing a NEW way to explore the world of tarot: Tarot Tuesdays, a weekly offering, open to the public! A public group tarot reading is... An accessible taste of Tarot, every Tuesday night. A short, sweet, virtual “toe-tap” if you will, into the more esoteric arts… if you’re curious but new to the game! A more affordable opportunity to delve deep with the guidance of a reader, and…

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Asheville Outlets is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The donation drive will be held in Suite 348 located across from RH Outlet. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/give and entering the sponsor code AshevilleOutlets. All Blood Donations are tested…

One of the country's finest big bands, the AJO features a repertoire of chestnuts, original compositions and newer big band favorites. (PSST -- can't attend in person? Watch the video here: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/white-horse-live-player )

In times of need, the Blood Connection is there to lend a helping hand. Please consider making a donation at Asheville Outlets’ Blood Connection Mobile Blood Donation Drive on Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The mobile blood bus will be parked in the parking lot behind the food court. Donors are asked to register in advance by visiting TheBloodConnection.org and entering the sponsor code AshevilleOutlets. All Blood Donations are tested for the COVID-19 Antibody. For more…

This fantastically facile Celtic trio comprises three of the finest Celtic players around: Connell Sanderson, Cailen Campbell and David Brown. Dazzling! (PSST -- can't attend in person? Watch the video here: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/white-horse-live-player )

In the Spring of 2021, teams of students in Dr. Ellen Holmes Pearson’s UNC Asheville “Out of the Archives: Adventures in Digital History” class worked together to create digital history projects that made slices of Western North Carolina history available online. This semester, the students’ research focused on topics that help to make primary sources about Western North Carolina’s African-American history more accessible to the public and to offer more complete stories about the area’s African Americans communities. At this…

Tarot Tuesdays Interested in Tarot, but not sure exactly what to expect? Introducing a NEW way to explore the world of tarot: Tarot Tuesdays, a weekly offering, open to the public! A public group tarot reading is... An accessible taste of Tarot, every Tuesday night. A short, sweet, virtual “toe-tap” if you will, into the more esoteric arts… if you’re curious but new to the game! A more affordable opportunity to delve deep with the guidance of a reader, and…

Brian has quickly become a White Horse favorite since he first played here some months ago. An Americana/country singer, player & songwriter of great talent, Brian also brings the audience into his songs and repartee in such a way as to leave folks better for being there and smiling to boot. (PSST -- can't attend in person? Watch the video here: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/white-horse-live-player )

Josh is very near the top of the WNC mountain music heap. Although he also plays wonderful jazz, swing and blues, he's probably best known for playing the stuffing out of guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. After years of partnering with David Holt, playing with Doc Watson and others, Josh has truly come into his own. He's one of the very best. (PSST -- can't attend in person? Watch the video here: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/white-horse-live-player )

“Soul of Place: Images Inspired by the Places We Love” -AOM June, Karen Keil Brown and Cathyann Burgess The Asheville Gallery of Art welcomes June with the show “Soul of Place: Images Inspired by the Places We Love,” featuring the landscape paintings of Karen Keil Brown and Cathyann Burgess. Karen Keil Brown discovers a delicate balance between earth and sky, realism and abstraction. Her new body of work is a departure from her usual tranquil nature oil paintings. Instead, Brown…

The 2021 Historic Montford Garden Tour, the community’s first garden tour in 17 years, will be held Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.