Mondays 11am – 1:30pm April 6th – April 27th Create dramatic wheel thrown forms with Raku in mind and in preparation for an incendiary day of hand-on firing with Raku Guru Paul Gisondo. Students will learn faceting and how to create trapped air forms, as well as how to throw towering vases in 2 parts. We will use tape and wax resist design techniques and glaze our work with a variety of crackle, iridescent luster and matte glazes. For adventurous…

West Virginia based bluegrass group The Robert Mabe Band is a national touring band delivering driving bluegrass, newgrass, folk, country, and Celtic music to audiences across the USA. Robert Mabe is a stellar banjo player, singer/songwriter, from the hills of North Carolina.

“Do not miss him!” – Southern Living “Caleb Caudle’s sound encompasses the wide expanse of America, as the best country rock always will.” – NPR Wild Ponies will be backing Caleb up.

The Mastersons with special guest Bonnie Whitmore Husband-and-wife duo Eleanor Whitmore & Chris Masterson combine virtuoso playing with rich harmonies, and stellar songwriting. No Depression says they’re “Nothing less than sublime.”

Brie Capone is a Soul-Folk singer-songwriter. After a year in Los Angeles Brie Capone returns home for a brief birthday break, with new acoustic tunes, alongside Lee Henke for a a beautiful evening. After years of travel, Lee Henke is excited to play his new songs from his upcoming album to Asheville! Lee’s new album is full of honest songs about anxiety, depression, love, perseverance, and hope.

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 entire process. It’s the…

Chris Ferree & Medicine Crow has power, poise and intent, that crosses musical boundaries. Their Americana rock, world, and instrumental vibe is masterfully addictive and definitely worth a listen.

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 entire process. It’s the…

David Sitrick is a lovable dork from New York-by-way-of-Minneapolis with a good heart and a lot of embarrassment. Someone once told him he “finds laughs in really peculiar places” and he's like 90% sure it was a compliment. The first week he lived in New York, a rat ran in front of him on the sidewalk and David instinctually said, "Excuse me." David is a writer for the popular satire website The Hard Times and has opened for Josh Blue,…

An evening of Captivating Americana from the Emerald Isle with I Draw Slow. Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals will open.

Thomm Jutz is a songwriter, producer and guitar player. This will be a rare opportunity to see Jutz perform songs from his new album, solo – with just him and his guitar.

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.

JAZZ IS PHSH is a mind-blowing mashup with the music of jazz legends and the music of Phish, by a collective of world renown musicians!

NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green will be our final judge. Competition finalists will be notified by phone or email at least two weeks prior to the Award Ceremony. The Award Ceremony for the Sidney Lanier Poetry Competition will be held at the Lanier Library on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. A reading by NC Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green will follow the ceremony and a reception celebrating the contestants and their friends and families will also take place…

Lenoir-Rhyne attacts some of the most amazing people in Asheville. Come hear their intriguing stories of joy, change, vim, vigor, bravery, resilience and fun, too!!! All sessions are at 6pm in the 2nd-Floor Boardroom. Speaker Series: March 25: Gabriele Marewski 'Call to Adventure: World Travel and Personal Growth' Pioneer in the 'Farm-to-Table" movement, Gabriele sold her high-end organic farm in Florida and moved to Asheville. A student in LR's Leadership program, she has visited over 25 countries and bicycled across…

Thomas Cassell is a musician originally hailing from Southwestern Virginia, now living in Tennessee. Primarily a mandolinist, Cassell is the winner of the 2016 Rockygrass Mandolin Contest, as well as a nominee for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Instrumentalist Award, and a two time alum of the Acoustic Music Seminar held annually in Savannah, Georgia, where he collaborated with artists including Darrell Scott, Bryan Sutton, Mike Marshall, Aoife O’Donovan, and Julian Lage. Cassell has performed with groups including the…

The Black Feathers‘ album Soaked To The Bone: “Mesmerizing and stunning in equal measure… An artistic triumph for a duo of undeniable talent.” – FATEA

Join us for our first Distant Socializing Party! Join us in an online chat/videoconference to hear about everything that's to come at Magnetic over the next few weeks, give us your input about what you'd like to see, and have some virus-free conversation. Grab a drink and come hang out!

Mike Ramsey & The Five Ensemble make their first appearance at Isis Music Hall. Blending great songwriting with a 5pc orchestral ensemble to make a truly unique show.

April 17th – 19th Friday 6-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm Join Tyler and learn the fundamentals of mold making and how to utilize plaster to accentuate your hand building and wheel throwing. Demonstrations will include how to design and cast feet, knobs, handles and other decorative elements for your pots. Students can expect to learn the basics of plaster mold making and how to implement those tools in non-traditional manners, resulting in some truly fun and highly replicable work. Level: All Levels…

“You’ll be astounded” says Maverick Magazine about this Americana duo. Featuring award-winning Southeast Texas songwriter Mare Wakefield on guitar and Turkish-born, classically-trained Nomad on piano and accordion, the husband-and-wife team has been called “Cozy brilliance” by the Louisville Observer and “Lovely … a little bit old country, a lot contemporary folk” by the New York Times.

THREE TALL WOMAN BY:EDWARD ALBEE SPECIAL EVENT THIRD EYE PRODUCTION AT HCT's  
SECOND STAGE STUDIO COMEDY 
H Three Tall Women, by Pulitzer Prize winner, Edward Albee, follows the lives and memories of three women, who have more in common then we know. The storyline explores a startling and provocative life review, bristling with unresolved guilt. “Powerful!” “Brilliant!” HCT is located at 229 S. Washington Street
Hendersonville, NC 28739 Ph: (828) 692-1082

17 April 2020 – Friday night – This public star gaze will be held at Grassland Mountain Observatory in Madison County, with a weather backup night of Saturday, 18th April. This event is free and open to the general public — registration is not necessary to attend. A temporary gate code, required for entry, will be provided on the day of the star gaze by 4:00 p.m. Directions to Grassland Mountain Observatory can be found here. readers should go to…

One of most Influential Guitarist of Century, Mr.”Hot Licks”. In new Dylan “Rolling Thunder” film, the man behind the film “Crossroads” Tour with S&G, Prine, Snow, McLean, Cooder and many more. 1st performance in N. Carolina in 3 decades! with new album TELEMASTERS includes Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Steve Wariner, Albert Lee, Steve Cropper and many more!

The Potters Market is a showcase for some of the finest ceramic artists in the southeast and beyond, featuring functional and sculptural wares. The sale is held in the sunny auditorium of Marshall High Studios, a charming old brick schoolhouse just across the bridge from historic downtown Marshall, NC. Coffee, pastries and delicious lunches will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

RiverLink is hosting the 6th Annual Earth Day Kid's Festival! This event will feature an exciting variety of environmentally focused activities for kids in grades K-12. Some of these activities include arts and crafts, musical performances, hands on learning, educational materials, interactive booths, and more! Earth Day Kids Festival encourages collaboration between environmental organizations in order to inspire younger generations to be stewards of our planet. This event is hosted in conjunction with WNC for the Planet, a collective of…

Graham Whorley was born in a small town in Virginia. He soaked up the local gospel, country, jazz, and folk music he heard there and mixed it with the finest rock influences to create his own musical voice.

Eduardo’s Noche Flamenca returns to Isis Music Hall. Journey to the Andaluz region of Spain for an authentic experience with music, food, wine, and dance. A night out in Spain, in Asheville.

An evening of music that promises to delight and inspire! In celebration of Sloan Wainwright‘s long awaited return to Asheville she will take us on a powerful and open-hearted journey of song.

Tuesdays at 7pm - Online Class First class is Tuesday, April 21 In this five-week course, TMT Sound Engineer Mary Zogzas will discuss the sound design process from start to finish. Topics will include developing a cue list and concept, recording basics and an introduction to live sound. The goal of this class is to get you started with little or no initial investment, so no equipment is necessary aside from your computer. *Please note that one of the programs…

These guys are local professional musicians that have put together a band for the bluegrass sessions. It’s always a great evening of music and is followed by a great jam session. All these guys live in Asheville and represent some of the best musicians around.

Sara & Kieron perform traditional North American songs, ballads and blues. Old time ballads , cowboy songs, celtic songs … the American tradition brought to life. This duo id the real deal!

Sara & Kieron perform traditional North American songs, ballads and blues. Old time ballads , cowboy songs, celtic songs … the American tradition brought to life. This duo id the real deal!

You don’t have to go down to the cross road, just come on over to Isis Music Hall for a great evening of acoustic blues by Robert Johnson authority Scott Ainslie–great stories, songs, and singing all night.

Ropeadope recording artists, Yak Attack, are thrilled to make their Asheville debut at Isis Music Hall on Thursday April 23. Come out and dance to high energy live band electronica from Portland, OR.

Earn your Permaculture Design Certificate and transform your life! This class meets one 3-day weekend a month, from April-November 2020, at the Wild Abundance campus based near Asheville, NC. Are you ready to… - Move toward the lifestyle that you yearn for in your bones? - Dive deep into the world of permaculture and sustainable living? - Meet like-minded people who share your passion for living close to the Earth? - Become initiated into the world of Earthskills? - Learn…

If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a lovechild with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife and Richard Thompson as the godparent – stop laughing and just come to the show..

The Star Party at Gorges State Park is part of a Statewide Star Party Event. As part of the North Carolina Science Festival, our Star Party will allow future astronomers (kids + adults) and astronomy enthusiasts (amateurs + professionals) a chance to view constellations, planets and deep sky objects in one of the darkest settings in WNC. For complete information, please visit the website: https://friendsofgorges.org/star-party/ FREE Entry + Activities The entire Star Party event boasts free parking, entry and activities.…

Beautiful Cages, by local playwright Jamie Knox, is part of The Magnetic Theatre's New Play Development program. Come see new work-in-progress, presented as a "live" reading on Zoom. Synopsis: Sometimes secrets need to be released in order to be revealed. A daughter learns the truth about her father and in turn, her mother. Using flashbacks and real time, this twisted story of forbidden love and family secrets unveils the pain in believing we are trapped and the lengths we will…

24 April 2020 – Friday night – The location for this star gaze will be Lookout Observatory on the UNC Asheville campus, with a weather backup date of Saturday, 25 April . While the event is free and open to the general public, pre-registration is required to attend. To learn more about how to register, please visit the UNCA Lookout Observatory website here http://www.AstroAsheville.org Sunset occurs at 8:11pm Friday 24th observation is in conjunction with the North Carolina Statewide Science…

Having won numerous songwriting awards from industry mainstays like the Kerrville Folk Festival, Caroline Spence has long been regarded as a best-kept secret in her scene. Originally from North Carolina, Sarah Siskind is one of today’s most lauded songwriters and stand-out independent artists. An NPR favorite, her style as a solo artist is unmatched in uniqueness and has taken her on the road with Bonnie Raitt, Swell Season, Bon Iver, Paul Brady and more. Dozens of artists have covered her…

The popular FREE Art and Architecture Walking Tours offered by the Arts Council of Henderson County return for 2020. The 90-minute tour of Downtown Hendersonville gathers at 9:00 am in front of The Center for Art & Inspiration at 125 South Main Street. Tours are led by Arts Council board member Doug Gelbert who has created over 400 architectural tours in towns across the United States and Canada. He is co-author of How About Them Apples? Be in the Know…

Join us for the 30th Annual Spring Festival at Historic Johnson Farm, a heritage education center. Step back into the past for a family-friendly event suitable for all ages. The festival features heritage crafts and activities, farm animals, house tours, live music by renowned youth fiddler Lillian Chase and her band, food for purchase and more. All events take place on the 15-acre farm, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a NC Cultural Treasure. The…

Today’s women country artists receive only 10% of plays on country radio so Asheville’s Deep River (fronted by 3 women) will pay homage to almost 50 years of great hits by women country artists.