Our team of glass artists has collaborated to make limited edition blown glass ornaments and sculpted candy canes to give back to our community. 50% of proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to local non-profits Open Hearts and Pisgah Legal. The other 50% helps keeps the North Carolina Glass Center’s fire burning all year long!

Come see our newly renovated space while stocking up for the holiday season! NCGC artists will be offering discounted "seconds" or overstocked items of handmade ornaments, jewelry, glasses and other glass treasures perfect for everyone on your giving list.

Lake Julian Festival of Lights has become a tradition for many mountain families and visitors. The driving-only tour includes thousands of dazzling lights and displays placed along a magical journey on the road circling Lake Julian Park. Lake Julian Festival of Lights takes place nightly from December 2-23 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Please check our Facebook event page for information on closings due to winter weather. Tickets are $10 at the gate for a standard passenger car or van at…

Lynne Hobaica Mondays 10am-12:30pm October 21 – December 9 Clay can tell a story in unique and thoughtful ways. In this class, students will use different handbuilding techniques to create stylized animal shaped vessels that double as functional objects. The story will continue on the surface as we transform the pieces through color and decoration. What story do you have to tell? Level: Intermediate to Advanced Tuition: $310 + $55 Lab Fee

Laurie Caffery Harris Thursdays 10am-12:30pm October 24 – December 19, No class November 28th Can you make a beautiful pot, but find it hard to replicate? Do your sets stack up a little funky? Come learn the tools and tricks of the trade to making pots with precision. Laurie will explain the use of rulers, calipers and throwing gauges in the production process. You’ll explore pots of all sizes and shapes to create forms that reflect your unique style. Class…

Anja Bartels and Gabriel Kline Fridays 10am-12:30pm October 18 – December 13, No class November 29 Do you want to increase the scale of your work, but feel intimidated by large pieces of clay? The truth is, you don’t have to be a big, strong person to make big, strong pots! Join Anja and Gabriel as they demystify the techniques used to produce large scale pottery. Demos will include throwing wide rimmed bowls, section building skyscraper pots, centering 50-100 lbs.…

Nich Daunis Every other Saturday 10am-1pm October 26- December 21 This class will equip those curious about clay with the knowledge and skills necessary to create work of their very own. Step-by-step instructions along with demonstrations of an array of basic techniques will make the process enjoyable for those new to clay who wish to expand their horizons and throw with confidence. Level: Beginner and Seasoned Beginner Tuition: $265 + $45 Lab Fee

Mike Zukoski Tuesdays 11am-1:30pm October 22 – December 10 Everyone is welcome! From complete beginners who have never tried sculpture before to advanced potters who are interested in learning new methods to enhance their work, this class will cover the basics of ceramic sculpture. We will practice hand-building techniques and sculpt using solid forms, coils and stiff slabs. Each student will be encouraged to bring their own ideas and we will bring them to life in 3-D. Level: Beginner, All…

Santa is waiting for your wish list! Visit Santa this holiday season at his Asheville Outlets home and receive two FREE 4” x 6” Santa photo prints and a high-resolution digital download of a single image for every family! Additional photos and Christmas merchandise will be available for purchase. One photo giveaway per family. Some restrictions may apply and hours are subject to change. Valid November 16 through December 24, 2019. Santa Photo is located inside the Food Court. Visit…

Sara Ballek Mondays 3-5:30pm October 21 – December 9 Working with a red clay body fired at a midrange temperature creates rich, distinctive works of art. Come experience this magical realm with red clay enthusiast Sara Ballek. The class will hone in on the use of red clay with the potter’s wheel, pinching, coiling, and slabwork. Sara will introduce several surface design processes and finishing methods to refine each piece. Students for this course should have an understanding of the…

Paige Janeri Tuesdays 4-6 pm November 5 – December 10 The process of making with clay is fun, creative, and expressive. There are so many different techniques to do and try! This class is great for homeschooled students looking to meet peers with similar interests and for students looking to have fun while excelling in art. We will start with the basic techniques of making and decorating pots, including making pots on the potter’s wheel. The projects in this class…

Tyler-James Anderson Tuesdays 6:30-9pm October 22- December 10 Come join effect wizard Tyler Anderson and explore exciting surface design techniques like stencil work, glaze layering, mishima inlay, sgraffito, and much more. This class will focus less on form and more on decoration, so students should have a basic understanding of clay prior to taking the course. Students can expect to learn new ways to engage playfulness in their work by utilizing an array of finishing methods. Level: Seasoned Beginner, Intermediate,…

Shinara Taylor Thursdays 6:30 – 9PM October 17- December 12, No class November 28 “A pot has form but its emptiness makes it useful.” Let’s explore the mysterious inner life of jars! Jars surround us, yet their nuances and useful designs are easy to take for granted. With guided instruction, students will increase their precision with lidded forms by throwing multiple types of lids. To decorate, we will add attachments, playing with scale, surface decoration, and positive/negative space. Through crafting…

Runaway Home is a Panoramic-Americana duo based out of Nashville, TN. They will be performing 12/5/2019 at Isis Music Hall at 7 pm. 743 Haywood Road, Asheville,  NC. 28806

The focus of this “Taking Your Story to the Stage” 3-day workshop is on storytelling performance. Each participant is asked to come with a story that is almost “stage-ready.” Set in Connie’s home tucked in the beautiful mountains surrounding Asheville, NC, this workshop provides a supportive, affirming atmosphere to nurture storytellers’ performance skills and confidence. “Taking Your Story to the Stage” is open only to those who have previously studied with Connie. If you have not had this opportunity and/or…

Wrap your gifts at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) for a good cause! Guests are invited to bring their purchases and visit the gift-wrapping station in the Food Court this holiday season. $5 minimum donation suggested. Donations to benefit Enka Marching Band Program. Located inside Food Court. Gift Wrapping Hours: December 6-8, 13-15 and 19-22, 2019 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sundays, 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Share the joy & magic of the Christmas season with your friends & families at the Carolina Christmas Show, a dazzling production of live music, dance, & comedy! This heart-warming Broadway-style show features the finest performers from Western NC & special guest artists presenting sacred and secular Christmas favorites, including Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, O Holy Night, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, and Go Tell it On the Mountain. Relax, unplug, & experience the Carolina Christmas Show, a…

Don’t miss your final chance to see the Bernsteins and all their holiday shenanigans! The 10th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular will be the final year of the raucous holiday favorite, and it will be a year to remember! “We’re sad to see the Bernsteins go—even though it took us until last month to get all of the empty vodka bottles cleaned out of Judy Bernstein’s dressing room,” said The Magnetic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Katie Jones. The Bernsteins have thrilled…

The super hilarious and Asheville favorite Blaire Postman is back with another group of fantastic femme comics from Washington D.C. for two silly and slightly festive nights of comedy at LaZoom. Sponsored by BRÖÖ Craft Beer Hair Tickets $12, VIP* $18 FRIDAY Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-boobs-a-jug-band-comedy-christmas-friday-tickets-80609133087 VIP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-boobs-a-jug-band-comedy-christmas-friday-vip-tickets-80609417939 SATURDAY Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-boobs-a-jug-band-comedy-christmas-saturday-tickets-81867749643 VIP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-boobs-a-jug-band-comedy-christmas-saturday-vip-tickets-81869087645 *VIP tickets come with VIP seating and a BRÖÖ product gift bag!

Don’t miss your final chance to see the Bernsteins and all their holiday shenanigans! The 10th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular will be the final year of the raucous holiday favorite, and it will be a year to remember! “We’re sad to see the Bernsteins go—even though it took us until last month to get all of the empty vodka bottles cleaned out of Judy Bernstein’s dressing room,” said The Magnetic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Katie Jones. The Bernsteins have thrilled…

Show & Tell Pop Up Shop is back this holiday season in one of our favorite Asheville venues, The Asheville Social Hall! Shop our 3-week pop up shop featuring some of the area’s best in handmade and vintage. We’ve curated goods featuring over 125 independent vendors of handmade and vintage goods including clothing, jewelry, decor, greeting cards, and more. HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP November 29 - December 21 Open 10am-8pm daily Asheville Social Hall 81 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801…

Womansong, Asheville’s largest and longest-running women’s community chorus, invites you to its winter concert, “Be Brave – a Salute to Sheroes.” The concert will be held on A-B Tech’s main campus at the A-B Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC 28801, on Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 8 at 3 PM. You can also take part in the festive Wine & Chocolate Raffle at each performance – a chance to win premium gifts for…

Bring your furry friend to meet Santa at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) Sundays, December 1, 8 & 15, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and capture the moment with a FREE photo package, courtesy of Asheville Outlets. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be on-site to share information on fostering, adopting, or volunteering this holiday season. Located inside Food Court. All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier.

Ryan Kijanka and his quartet featuring Dan Keller, Alex Travers and Micah Thomas will be performing to celebrate the release of Ryan’s first all original jazz album “At The Breakfast Bar”.

The Asheville Youth Choirs (AYC) present a concert of holiday music exploring the surprising beauty of winter. Amidst barren, snowy and cold weather, the warmth of the season is discovered in the beauty of music, the love of family, and generous compassion for the world.

The Asheville Youth Choirs present a concert of holiday music exploring the surprising beauty of winter. Amidst barren, snowy and cold weather, the “warmth” of the season is discovered in the beauty of music, the love of family, and generous compassion for the world.

The Holiday season is also the season for jazz! Come hear Queen Bee and the Honeylovers perform your favorite classic tunes with a sprinkling of original compositions!

Blaire Erskine is a weekend regular at Atlanta’s Laughing Skull Lounge, where she entertains audiences with silly observations and stories inspired by her eccentric family, rural upbringing, and love for cats. When she’s not telling jokes in Atlanta, you can catch her performing at venues all across the Southeast. Featuring Brittany Dent Tickets $7 advance, $10 day of https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-fleetwoods-blaire-erskine-tickets-81865262203

Midnight Run is a high-energy, Tennessee-based bluegrass band that offers up a fresh approach to the “High Lonesome” sound while staying true to the rich traditions of bluegrass music.

Join Hannah Kaminer and her band for an evening of wistful, Americana-style songwriting – including a set of all-new original music!

Andy Ferrell performs and writes songs born of his native Appalachian tradition. He has a knack for making new songs sound timeless and also breathing new life into traditional songs. A powerful new voice in Americana, folk, and bluegrass, Eric Lee is an internationally touring songsmith and gifted multi-instrumentalist with rich lyrical stories set to stand-alone melodies.

Thursday, December 12 – 7 pm Johnny Gandelsman performs Bach’s complete cello suites. Grammy award-winning violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman brings his new project to BMCM+AC, presenting Bach’s complete cello suites on the violin. A founding member of Brooklyn Rider and a member of the Silkroad Ensemble, Johnny has recently collaborated with Tyondai Braxton, Bela Fleck, Nico Muhly, Yo-Yo Ma, Caroline Shaw, and Mark Morris. Johnny Gandelsman is one of the first to record or perform Bach’s complete cello suites…

Don’t miss your final chance to see the Bernsteins and all their holiday shenanigans! The 10th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular will be the final year of the raucous holiday favorite, and it will be a year to remember! “We’re sad to see the Bernsteins go—even though it took us until last month to get all of the empty vodka bottles cleaned out of Judy Bernstein’s dressing room,” said The Magnetic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Katie Jones. The Bernsteins have thrilled…

The Smoky Mountain High School Show Choir brings the sights, sounds, and even some sing-alongs of the holiday season to the Bardo Arts Center stage! The Show Choir features a selection of talented singers and dancers from Smoky Mountain High School. The WCU Fine Art Museum is open from Tuesday through Friday 10-4 PM and Thursday until 7 PM. The Museum is free and open to the public, with free parking on site. If you are interested in scheduling a…

Wrap your gifts at Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) for a good cause! Guests are invited to bring their purchases and visit the gift-wrapping station in the Food Court this holiday season. $5 minimum donation suggested. Donations to benefit Enka Marching Band Program. Located inside Food Court. Gift Wrapping Hours: December 6-8, 13-15 and 19-22, 2019 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sundays, 12 noon to 6 p.m.

This 2-day indoor holiday market will feature 20 local artists and small businesses. Watercolor paintings, wire bonsai tree art, jewelry, organic clothing, natural home cleaning products, locally sourced seasonings and herbs, leather goods, home décor and much more! The event will also offer a drawing for a raffle basket filled with products from all of the vendors! Dec 13th 5pm-8pm AND Dec 14th 10am-2pm

This 2 day indoor holiday market located in Weaverville NC will feature 20 local artists and small businesses . Shop local and support local! Located at Gotta Have It Antiques 60 Monticello Rd Weaverville NC

Don’t miss your final chance to see the Bernsteins and all their holiday shenanigans! The 10th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular will be the final year of the raucous holiday favorite, and it will be a year to remember! “We’re sad to see the Bernsteins go—even though it took us until last month to get all of the empty vodka bottles cleaned out of Judy Bernstein’s dressing room,” said The Magnetic Theatre’s Artistic Director, Katie Jones. The Bernsteins have thrilled…

Andrew Michael is an Atlanta raised comic who is fueled by his love for comedy, claw machines, and chimichangas. Andrew provides a goofy yet intimate look into his life and the people that surround it. Andrew’s comfortable presence on stage has made him a favorite in the Atlanta comedy scene. In 2015 Andrew was audience choice for "Best Local Comedian" and his show WonderComedy won "Best Comedy Night" in the Creative Loafing ATL's "Best of Atlanta" issue in 2015 &…

Ward Hayden & The Outliers (formerly Girls Guns & Glory) deliver a blistering stomp of a show: equal parts honky tonk, thoughtful Americana, and gritty rock n’ roll.

Come in your favorite PJ's to Asheville Outlets (ShopAshevilleOutlets.com) Saturday, December 14th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and join us for a jolly morning of games, holiday arts & crafts, entertainment, and a delicious breakfast. Following breakfast, families can visit Santa for FREE photos and take home a photo memory of their visit! Breakfast with Santa is for children 12 and under please. RSVP is required. To RSVP, please visit: www.eventbrite.com/o/asheville-outlets-28015804399. Located inside Food Court.

Join the staff and artists of the North Carolina Glass Center for our holiday open house! Explore the gallery and newly renovated space, shop for handmade gifts, watch hot shop and flame shop demonstrations, and enjoy libations with our glass community. Demonstrations will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Beer will be generously provided by Wedge Brewing, with a suggested donation of $5. If you sign up for future classes during the Open House, you will receive a 10%…