The Penland Gallery will present "WEAR | Contemporary Jewelry" for the month of August. This will be the seventh year of our jewelry exhibition, which will include a group of 12-15 emerging and established artists, working in the field of contemporary jewelry. Many of these artists explore new uses for common materials and skillfully exploit the material qualities to produce exceptional wearable pieces. A number of artists may use more traditional materials and techniques - altered and refined with a…

Organizers of Jam In The Trees, The Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage Series, and HoosierDevil are proud to announce Strings & Suds , a two-day music event held at Pisgah Brewing Company’s legendary taproom and outdoor stage on August 23rd and 24th, 2019. The first-annual Strings & Suds, which derives its name from a former Pisgah Brewing event held in 2013, will feature Tex-Mex troubadours The Mavericks , roots music mainstays Donna the Buffalo , double-neck guitar slinger Junior Brown ,…

Enjoy a unique weekend celebrating the history of Tweetsie Railroad, the ET&WNC Railroad, and mountain culture.

Nashville based Americana singer songwriter Molly Stevens is a powerhouse vocalist you don’t want to miss. She reels the crowd in with her truth telling lyrics and soulful grit.

The Magnetic Theatre Company is proud to present the regional premiere of Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-nominated play, Indecent, with performances running August 2 – August 25, 2019 at the theatre’s intimate venue in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District. For tickets, go to themagnetictheatre.org, or call 828-239-9250. In Indecent, an ensemble of 10 actors and musicians follow the trajectory of Sholem Asch’s controversial play God of Vengeance, the first play by a Jewish playwright to open on Broadway. Asch’s…

The Currys are a folk-rock family band featuring thoughtful songwriting and tight vocal harmonies. Highbeams and The Currys share the Isis stage for the very first time! Join them on August 24th for a night of beautiful harmony, powerful lyrics, and high-energy, heartfelt Folk Rock.

Kenny DeForest is a stand-up comic, comedy writer, and actor best known for his appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO’s Crashing, TruTV’s “Friends of the People”, and as a former producer and co-host of “Comedy at the Knitting Factory”, widely considered to be one of the best independently run comedy shows in the country. In 2017, he recorded his debut stand-up album "B.A.D. Dreams" with Comedy Dynamics, which debuted #1 on iTunes, and in 2015 he was named…

On the hunt for the old, the bold, the creative and the unexpected? Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) is pleased to host Uncommon Market, Sunday, August 25, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Now in its 5th season, Uncommon Market Asheville is the city’s largest destination bringing together quality antiques, vintage decor, art, jewelry, home furnishings and MORE! Food trucks and adult beverages will be available. Admission $2 per person; children and friendly dogs are free.

The Magnetic Theatre Company is proud to present the regional premiere of Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-nominated play, Indecent, with performances running August 2 – August 25, 2019 at the theatre’s intimate venue in the heart of Asheville’s River Arts District. For tickets, go to themagnetictheatre.org, or call 828-239-9250. In Indecent, an ensemble of 10 actors and musicians follow the trajectory of Sholem Asch’s controversial play God of Vengeance, the first play by a Jewish playwright to open on Broadway. Asch’s…

Blue Yonder return for another lively evening of acoustic honky-tonk, classic Country blues, hard-driving Western swing, toe-tapping Rockabilly, and inspirational anthems. “It underscores, too, how sounds from another time can be renewed and re-imagined, by creative minds and right hands, in the present moment. Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches are ridiculously fun.” -Rambles.

Takénobu returns to Isis bringing their ethereal instrumentals and folk harmonies, they’ll be performing old songs and new ones from their 2019 release Conclusion.

Mondays 6-9pm August 26- September 30 The human body is one of the most intriguing and challenging forms to sculpt. Working from a live model, students in this class will hone their understanding of basic anatomy, proportions and the mechanics of movement in 3 dimensions. By first creating multiple fast sketches and then moving to longer portraits, students will gain proficiency in modeling the human form. Tuition: $235 + $55 Lab Fee & Live Model Fee Level: All Levels

Grace Center Gallery of Mills River NC proudly presents the 17th Annual Juried Art Exhibition! We accept all mediums and all types of visual artists with 2D and 3D work. Apply and submit artwork online at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=6916 Deadline for entries is October 5, 2019. Submissions are $15 for the first piece and $10 for the second, max of 2 pieces submitted. All procedes from application fees will be donated to charity. Our Opening Reception will be Saturday October 19, 2019…

9:30 AM Ginza/ Silent Auction of Japanese & ikebana items 10:30 AM Demonstration 12 Noon Lunch is served COST: $55 /person. Members and guests are welcome. RSVP: Before August 17 DEADLINE Payable to: Ikebana International, AVL Chap. 74 Mail to: Diane Harker, 4 Foggy Ridge Way, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Ikebana International will be having their annual luncheon, demonstration and silent auction on August 27, 2019 welcoming and hosting guest presenter, Elaine Jo, a nationally known ikebana teacher, demonstrator, and…

Tuesday 6:30-9pm August 27- October 1 A spring board to launch your work in new directions, Altered Ego: Life After the Wheel will provide students with the tools needed to confidently alter thrown forms. This class is open to intermediate and advanced students who love the wheel, but are looking to explore new avenues of creative expression. Students will be asked to research and implement creative new ways of working, breathing additional life into your thrown forms. Tuition: $235 +…

Wednesday 10am-12:30pm August 28- October 2 Have you always wanted to try the potter’s wheel but aren’t sure where to begin? Have you used the wheel before but still have plenty of room for improvement? This is the class for you! We will explore the fundamental forms for functional pottery including cups, mugs, and bowls. In the second half of the class, students will be given creative freedom to explore the limitless possibilities in clay, with plenty of support from…

Wednesday 3-5:30pm August 28- October 2 A one-of-a-kind, unique statement piece can shift the feel of any interior space. Join Sara Ballek for this six-week, project focused class on form and design. We will walk through a variety of practices for constructing statement pieces. This class will hone your coil and slab skills to create forms such as large baskets, flower bricks, as well as bisque molds you can use for years to come. We will be working with a…

SHEL is a dynamic force of harmony and bewitching song craft. Wrapped in the folds of sisterhood, audiences are lead from dark realms of intimate confession to soundscapes bursting with color.

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 7pm. Join local author Meagan Lucas as she launches her debut novel, Songbirds and Stray Dogs, with a reading, Q & A, and signing at the new Malaprop's Pop Up at the Center for Art and Inspiration in downtown Hendersonville. Meagan Lucas is an award-winning, and Pushcart-nominated writer. Her short work can be found in journals like: Santa Fe Writers Project, The New Southern Fugitives, Still: The Journal, and The Blue Mountain Review. She is…

Thursdays 3-5:30pm August 29- October 3 Add flavor to your kitchen and pottery repertoire with these specialized fermentation jars. Learn how to make a kombucha brewing vessel; a countertop container for compost scraps (a different type of ferment!?); and a sauerkraut crock. These functional jars will be constructed with multiple thrown and hand-built parts. You’ll be guided through the process with demos and even fermented foods and recipes (free kombucha starters for all!). Find the “fun” in “functional”! Tuition: $235…

Asheville Youth Choirs are community choirs open to children and youth in Kindergarten - 12th Grade. The Asheville Youth Choirs include the High School Chorale (grades 9-12), Middle School Chorale (grades 7-8), the Concert Choir (grades 3-6) and the Prelude Choir (grades K-2). These choirs sing in area churches, civic functions, seasonal concerts, and summer tours, offering the opportunity for children and teenagers to come together to traverse the false boundaries of school choice, race, family structure, or socio-economic status…

Asheville Youth Choirs (AYC) are community choirs open to grades K – 12. AYC includes the High School Chorale (grades 9-12), the Middle School Chorale (grades 7-8), the Concert Choir (grades 3-6) and the Prelude Choir (grades K-2). AYC sing in area churches, civic functions, seasonal concerts, and summer tours, offering the opportunity for children and teenagers to come together to enjoy the challenge and friendship found in creating beautiful music, thereby making a positive impact in our community and…

Join Eastern Kentucky’s Tiffany Williams and Asheville’s own Matt Sellars for an evening of acoustic music.

Join us for a night of heartfelt lyrics and hypnotic melodies! Life Like Water‘s music is like a midnight float down a star speckled river, or like a meditative stroll along a meandering mountain path! Chris Wilhelm and Friends will also take the stage for an evening of music with positive vibes and an uplifting message that will get you singing and your feet tapping.

Asheville's monthly all queer stand up comedy show! This months headliner is the local legend Moira Goree The Comedian Featuring Sam-antha Smith and Jess Cooley Tickets $7 advance, $10 day of https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-comedy-party-ft-moira-goree-tickets-69669091127

Nashville songwriters Jared Anderson and Kenna are excited to make their joint debut at Isis Music Hall for an evening of original music and the stories behind the songs.

Come join Dos Calles, for their CD release party, August 30th, 9 PM at Isis Music Hall. special guests: Whitney Moore, Jake Wolf, Juan David de Narvaez, Jesus Nieves, and Matt Williams. Dos Calle is a new project founded by Juan Benavides and Tino Garrido.

Mia Jackson is a bonafide Georgia peach (that's Georgian for “native”) and self proclaimed know-it-all. After graduating from the University of Georgia she hit the local comedy scene and has thrilled audiences since day one. To her credit she has appeared on NickMom's Night Out, Viceland and was a semi-finalist on Season 9 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. She has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and the movie Mother's Day. In 2017, she was named a New Face at the…

What's the difference between a mushroom and a toadstool? How many different varieties are there, and how can I tell which ones are edible? Why do they appear after rain, and how long do they stay around? Come to The Asheville Mushroom Club's FungiFest at Warren Wilson College on Saturday, August 31, 2019, and get answers to all the questions you ever had about mushrooms and the ones you never thought to ask! As well as a huge display of…

Saturdays 10am-12:30pm August 31- October 5 The pots you make equal the time you take. In this class, we will approach refining our pottery forms with a mindset focused on intention and staying present with the material. Students will brainstorm ideas via sketching before executing. We will discuss how each element of the pot affects the entire aesthetic of the piece. Form, shape, texture, line, movement and glaze are all parts of the pot we will examine. The goal of…

“Think of the Lonetones as spiritual kin to Wilco or the Byrds… folky, a little rock and constantly finding new and gorgeous sounds to expand their horizons.” – Knoxville News Sentinel

Three days of music, dancing, camping, food, and children's activities on the banks of the Yadkin River. Friday's fun begins at 7pm. Saturday's competitions start at 10am ($10 for ages 16+), with final competitions at 6:30pm. Sunday's concerts start at 11am ($15 for ages 16+) and feature an all-star lineup of folk music, blues, gospel, old-time and bluegrass musicians.

Mia Jackson is a bonafide Georgia peach (that's Georgian for “native”) and self proclaimed know-it-all. After graduating from the University of Georgia she hit the local comedy scene and has thrilled audiences since day one. To her credit she has appeared on NickMom's Night Out, Viceland and was a semi-finalist on Season 9 of NBC's Last Comic Standing. She has appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and the movie Mother's Day. In 2017, she was named a New Face at the…

Unique jazz fusion with a shredding guitar and tiny saxophone — MARBIN is a progressive jazz-rock band based in Chicago, IL, with a unique story that stands out in today’s music world.

Asheville super-group, Dirty Logic brings you the music of Steely Dan. “Playing this music the way that it should be played”, The collective delivers a true Dan experience. You’ll be blown away!

The Tour d’Apple is an exciting ride through Western North Carolina’s apple orchards, waterfalls, and mountains to benefit the charitable projects of the Hendersonville Four Seasons Rotary Club. It includes a Century (100 miles), a metric-century (100km), as well as 45 and 25-mile options.