The Laurel of Asheville

All Is Calm
2024-11-29 19:30 - 2024-12-22 21:00 (America/New_York) | NC Stage Company, 15 Stage Ln, Asheville, 28801
The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary time of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.
“A beautiful musical retelling of a World War I ceasefire
with gifts of music, poetry, and melody.”
-New York Times
Showtimes are 7:30pm for evening performances and 2pm for matinees. Please see our website for available showtimes and tickets, which are being offered on a sliding scale so that everyone can enjoy theatre in the aftermath of Helene. If you cannot afford the lowest tier, please reach out to our box office and we will work with you.

Stay, Dine and Play… Shop Burnsville Today!
2024-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Monkey Business Toy Shop, 12 W Main Street, Burnsville, 28714
Holiday shopping in Burnsville is more than just checking off your gift list—it’s a way to uplift and sustain the heart of our community. This year, “Shop Small” Saturday on November 30th carries special significance. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, many local businesses are still working toward recovery. By choosing to shop locally, you make a direct impact on their resilience and help preserve the unique charm of Burnsville and Yancey County.

2024 Kenilworth Artists Open Studio Tour and Sale
2024-11-30 10:00 - 2024-12-01 17:00 | Kenilworth
The artists of Kenilworth Artists Association are excited to reschedule its Annual Studio Tour and Sale after originally planning it for early October. We’ve taken a tumble, but in spite of Hurricane Helene, we will carry on and celebrate our good fortune. Artists will open their studios in the Kenilworth Neighborhood to showcase works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, encaustic, jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber, woodcraft, mixed-media, illustration, photography, paper and collage. Unique, hand-made pieces perfect for holiday gifts and special occasions. Each artist will donate a portion of sales to Loving Food Resources, a pantry serving WNC hospice and HIV/AIDS clients. Download a a map of the tour route at https://www.kenilworthartists.org/

Artist ReLEAF Concert feat. Chinobay
2024-11-30 16:00 - 18:00 | LEAF Global Arts, 19 Eagle St., Asheville, 28801
LEAF Global Arts hosts an Artist ReLEAF Concert series on Saturdays through December 14. The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund.
Chinobay performs on November 30, 4-6 p.m. The incomparable and uber-talented Chinobay (LEAF’s board chair) is a Ugandan musician and educator who has led workshops, camps, and residencies worldwide. He is the founder and producer of Dance of Hope, Africa’s leading youth-based arts education program that allows youths from vulnerable communities to lead music and dance workshops and extended residencies, while connecting with global communities through cross-cultural experiences.

Don't Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
2024-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Eulogy, 10 Buxton Ave, Asheville, 28801
Secret Locations.
Shhh…it’s a surprise. As you can see, we only advertise the general area or neighborhood for each show. The precise location and other important show details will be sent to you at 8:00 AM the day of the show. If you don’t see it in your inbox you can find the info on show day right here.
🤫 Secret Comedians.
No spoilers! All comedians remain unknown until the moment they take the stage. But don’t fret, we carefully curate lineups of 4-7 different comics to create a hilarious and diverse show. The best part is—you never know who might show up!
You might discover your next favorite underground comedian or see a fan favorite. We specialize in introducing audiences to the best-emerging talent from cities around the world through a mix of the best local and nationally touring comedians.
🌟 Unique Live Experience.
Honestly, we’re over the whole debt-inducing two-drink minimum thing. We’re dedicated to providing you with a unique and fun live comedy experience—one which doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage. We thrive on good vibes and welcome you to be a part of the DTC community.
SHOW DETAILS
📍 This show will be at an indoor location.
🍻 At this show you can buy drinks at the venue and bring outside food. .
🪑 This show will have chairs provided.
♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible.
🎤 21+ show.

LAST CALL late nite comedy at VOWL bar
2024-11-30 21:00 - 22:30 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy presents LAST CALL!
A late nite comedy show at VOWL bar on the last Saturday every month.
LAST CALL comedy is a late nite showcase featuring the best comedians from all over the country and your local favorites! With a different show every month you never want to miss Last Call at DSSOLVR/ VOWL bar
ages 21+
Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm
Tickets $12 advance, $15 day of

STEAM Advent Calendar Family Workshop
2024-12-01 10:00 - 13:30 | asheville museum of science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Join us for a Family Workshop at AMOS!
Design, decorate and create your own unique countdown calendars all about your STEAM interests! Work with AMOS educators to stock them with treats and gifts that will keep you full of surprises for the rest of the month!
Date: Sunday December 1st, 2024
Time: 10am-11:30am OR 12pm-1:30pm
Cost: $15 per person, $7 for members
*Each ticket includes an advent calendar and admission to the museum.

Day With(out) Art
2024-12-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Citizen Vinyl is proud to partner with Visual Aids for Day With(out) Art 2024 by presenting Red Reminds Me…, a program of seven videos reflecting the emotional spectrum of living with HIV today. Join us on Sunday, December 1, at 4 p.m. for this World Aids Day event. Free!
The program features new work by Gian Cruz, Milko Delgado, Imani Harrington, David Oscar Harvey, Mariana Iacono and Juan De La Mar, Nixie, and Vasilios Papapitsios.
A day of mourning and action that uses art to respond to the ongoing HIV and AIDS crisis, Day With(out) Art encourages museums, universities, and art institutions to present related programming on or around December 1, World AIDS Day. Because AIDS is not over!

Comedy for Community supporting WNCAP
2024-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy Presents: Comedy For Community
Locals supporting locals is the heart of Asheville.
Comedy for Community brings all your favorite local comedians together each week at Catawba Brewing to support the town we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This month we are partnering with WNCAP (Western North Carolina Aids Project)!
Come laugh and learn and support your neighbors.
WNCAP’s mission is to provide equitable access to care and reduce harm from HIV, Hepatitis C, and drug use.
WNCAP envisions a community free of HIV, Hepatitis C, and overdose deaths.
WNCAP offers innovative age appropriate education programs and HIV/AIDS education materials for schools, worksites & community groups
WNCAP provides life-saving services to those impacted by HIV/AIDS. With your support, we can build a healthier WNC for ALL while working to eliminate stigma around HIV and those who live and thrive with it. Together, we can make the vision of a world without AIDS a reality.
www.wncap.org
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00
Ages 16+
SEATED SHOW

Historic Johnson Farm Christmas Tours
2024-12-02 10:30 - 2024-12-20 11:30 | Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, 28791
On weekdays from December 2 through 20, Historic Johnson Farm will host daytime Christmas tours. Tour the decorated historic house, visit the Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Guided tours are at 10:30 AM each day. While drop-ins are allowed, those with reservations take priority, so please consider making a reservation. Guided daytime tours are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (65 and over), and free for those 4 and under.
Groups of 10 or more are welcome to reserve private group tours at 1:30 PM each weekday for a group rate of $8 per person, but they must reserve ahead of time by calling 828-891-6585 or emailing jfarm@hcpsnc.org.
If you are looking for a holiday gift or a stocking stuffer, purchase a farm item. Mugs, ornaments, and magnets with the farm logo will be for sale along with stickers with the farm’s animals. The popular children’s book about the farm, Winston the Farm Dog: A History of Historic Johnson Farm, will be for sale as well. The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists gift shop will be stocked full of handmade fiber gifts.
The farmhouse was built by hand from 1876-1880. It is believed to be the oldest standing brick home in Henderson County. The Christmas season was a special time for Johnson family members, who were known for their generosity. Their home was among the first in our county to get electricity. For many Christmas seasons, they placed their tree decorated with colorful lights on the front porch. Travelers enjoyed the glow of the display to and from town in the evenings. Throughout the year and especially at holidays, Sallie Johnson was known for her delicious cakes. The farm grounds were plush with greenery that was gathered to decorate their home. The celebration of Christmas was much simpler then.
The Christmas tours are important for the non-profit foundation that operates a heritage education center as part of Henderson County Public Schools. Events like this provide a significant portion of the farm’s operating expenses and educational experiences.
The farm was a gift to the schoolchildren and the community by the late Vernon and Leander Johnson. It is owned by Henderson County Public Schools, and is managed by an Executive Director and the Historic Johnson Farm Foundation, Inc. It was designated a NC Cultural Treasure. The farm is located at 3346 Haywood Road in Hendersonville, NC 28739.
For more information, call the farm foundation office at 828-891-6585. Or visit www.historicjohnsonfarm.org or www.facebook.com/HistoricJohnsonFarm or email jfarm@hcpsnc.org

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2024-12-04 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St., Asheville, NC, 28801
Dreams Wave
In your dreams you can take on so many roles! You can shapeshift into so many different scenarios! Do you have multiple, fragments, parts, series or even fun adventurous dreams. Join us to move your experience of your dreams! We move to the maps created by Gabrielle Roth!
Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC, 28801, 5:00-6:45pm, Fee is sliding scale $15-25, no one turned away!
About 5Rhythms®
Created by Gabrielle Roth and practiced by tens of thousands worldwide. 5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement practice rooted in the principles that if you put the psyche in motion it will heal itself.
About Karen:
5Rhythms dance is for everyone. This meditative freeform dancing practice was created by dancer and visionary Gabriellle Roth. Accredited 5Rhythms teacher Karen Chapman has been hosting dances in Asheville and around the country for 8 years. Through the dance, Karen acts as a guide for the dancer on their journey through the rhythms. Karen is interested in how energy moves on the dance floor through the Breath!
Dance movement timeline:
Doors open at 5 PM for warm up and close at 5:45 for the opening circle. The wave is complete at 6:45PM. If you can arrive at 5 PM that is best but you are welcome to come to the dance anytime before 5:45 PM.
5 PM: Warm-up, Meditative stretching and dancing.
5:45 PM: Doors Close, Opening circle
Demonstration of the 5 Rhythms of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness.
6 PM: Dancing the wave of the 5 Rhythms
6:45: Closing Circle/End
Thank you and see ya on the dance floor soon! Love K

Town Hall on the Future of End-of-Life Psychedelic Care
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Institute for Psychedelics & Death presents The World’s First Town Hall on the Future of End of Life Psychedelic Care at Citizen Vinyl on Wednesday, December 4, 7-9 p.m. Free.
The event will be led by Diana McCall, founder if Artemesis Facilitation. Special guests include Michael Mithoefer & Annie Mithoefer, MDMA-assisted therapy researchers; Aditi Sethi, founder of Center for Conscious Living & Dying; Raymond C. Barfield, medical director of palliative care at Mission Hospital; Beck Ballantine, hospice and palliative medicine physician; and Scott Kirschenbaum, founder of the Institute for Psychedelics & Death.

Holiday Fair & Kringle Village
2024-12-05 10:00 - 2024-12-07 18:00 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville, 29607
Enjoy a uniquely elevated holiday experience created by the partnership of Greenville Convention Center’s Annual Holiday Fair and Rotary Club of Greenville’s Kringle Holiday Village.
Holiday Fair & Kringle Village will delight locals and draw visitors to the Upstate for three days of holiday fun December 5-7, 2024, at the Greenville Convention Center.
Greenville Convention Center will transform into a Winter Wonderland featuring a massive vendor market, roving performers, a European Bier Garden, the North Pole children’s play area, Santa’s Workshop, The Enchanted Tea Party, Little Miss Kringle Pageant, holiday movie night, snowball fights, main stage entertainment, the Grand Carousel, visits with Santa and more!

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
2024-12-05 19:30 - 2024-12-15 15:00 | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Frank Capra’s beloved American holiday classic film is reimagined as a live 1940s radio broadcast. Set in Studio A at WBFR in Manhattan on Christmas Eve 1946, this hilarious re-enactment, with the help of a live Foley and a talented small ensemble, brings the entire town of Bedford Falls to life on stage. Small-town everyman George Bailey is having a Christmas Eve that can only be saved by a miracle. Enter George’s guardian angel, Clarence, who takes him on a heartwarming journey of redemption, proving that “no one is a failure who has friends.”

Deck the Trees
2024-12-06 - 2025-01-06 | Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
Deck the Trees Celebrates 14th Anniversary to Support Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry’s Fuel Fund
December 6, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Black Mountain, NC – November 6th, 2024
Deck the Trees Celebrates 14 Years!
Despite the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, the community’s resilience continues to shine through, and the need to help keep our neighbors warm is greater than ever.
The beloved Deck the Trees event returns for its 14th year as a fundraiser for the Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry (SVCM) Fuel Fund, helping local families stay warm this winter. Hosted at the Monte Vista Hotel and local surrounding businesses, visitors can enjoy more than 45 beautifully decorated trees, all following this year’s theme of *”Winter Wonderland.”*
A full list of participating locations is available on the SVCM Deck the Trees website. The public is invited to vote for their favorite trees by donating money , every dollar is equal to 1 vote. Votes are unlimited, and you can vote for as many trees as you’d like! Donations are accepted in boxes located by each tree or online via a QR code or through the SVCM website.
Voting starts Friday, December 6th, and continues until January 6th. You can cast your vote by placing cash or checks in the designated box for your favorite tree, or by using the online QR code. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds go directly to the SVCM Fuel Fund, helping to keep our local neighbors in need warm during the colder months.
Since its inception, Deck the Trees has raised over $300,000 to help keep our neighbors warm during the winter months.
Video Link https://youtu.be/FjH6bFeG18E

M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024
2024-12-06 09:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00 | Land of the Sky Event Venue, 39 Spring Cove Rd., Swannanoa, 28778
Come see us Dec. 6-8 at our Holiday Gem Show! You’ll find everything from affordable treasures to the finest gems, minerals, and jewelry in the Southeast.
Admission is free and this is a fun family friendly event. Food and drink are available daily.
There’s something for everyone, from seasoned rockhounds to new collectors and jewelry lovers. You can visit over 35 locally and nationally known vendors. Our vendors enjoy sharing their expert knowledge and have top quality treasures that make great gifts.
Shop for everything you need for your rock collecting hobby: all kinds of rocks, gems, and crystals, WNC and US gemstones, minerals directly from the rockhound who collected them, sterling silver gemstone jewelry, cabochons and faceted gems, lapidary equipment, slabs, and faceting material, moldavite, tektites, meteorites, trinitite, unusual mineral specimens, polished stones, gemstone animal carvings, and so much more!
The Mountain Area Gem & Mineral Association
M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Holiday Gem Show 2024 hours:
December 6: 9 AM-6 PM
December 7: 9 AM-6 PM
December 8: 10 AM-4 PM
Location:
Land of the Sky Event Venue
39 Spring Cove Rd
Swannanoa, NC
28778
We host the M.A.G.M.A. Land of Sky Gem Show 4 times a year and this is an event that you can keep coming back to!

Asheville Nativity Exhibition “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”
2024-12-06 17:00 - 2024-12-15 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
“Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World”
First Baptist Church of Asheville, 5 Oak St, downtown Asheville
Free Admission
Over 250 Nativity sets from more than seventy countries will be on display
December 6-15, 2024
Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Asheville Nativity exhibit entitled “Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy: Christmas Crèches from Around the World” returns to First Baptist Church of Asheville December 6-15, 2024.
The eighth annual Asheville Nativity exhibit is a gift to the community coordinated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and First Baptist Church of Asheville. Nativity displays may be viewed in the dining room at First Baptist Church of Asheville beginning Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 15. The exhibit will be open to the public weekdays 5-8PM, Saturdays 10AM-8PM, and Sundays 12PM-8PM. School groups, retirement communities, or special press visits can be arranged by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. The complete schedule can be found at www.ashevillenativity.org. Over 250 Nativity scenes from around the world will be on display. This family-friendly event includes a life-size stable with costumes.
A crèche, often called a Nativity scene, is an artistic representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. While focusing on the central figures of the mother Mary and Christ Child, crèche artists often telescope time and place to bring together a host of earthly and heavenly participants—shepherds, animals, wise men, angels, and commoners.
For centuries, the crèche as an art form has flourished in homes and churches worldwide. Whether the crèche depicts 19th-century Italian villagers dressed in silks and jewels or contemporary African animal herders crafted from clay, each representation reflects the unique talents, circumstances and culture of the artist.
This exhibit is an ecumenical effort to highlight the cultural diversity of each crèche on display, while honoring and celebrating the common theme that runs throughout—the birth of Jesus.
Past events have included participation from seven different Asheville area churches and displayed over 250 unique Nativity sets from seventy countries around the world. Thousands of people attend the exhibit each year. Guest comments included: “Awesome!” “Wonderful!” “Lovely!” “Words cannot express the beauty.” “Impressive and beautifully done.”
The event is free to the public. Donations are welcome. Tax-deductible donations can be made by visiting ashevillenativity.org. More information is available on the website or by emailing ashevillenativity@gmail.com. First Baptist Church of Asheville is located at 5 Oak Street in downtown Asheville.

For the Record: Jeremy Phillips art opening
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O'Henry Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
“For the Record,” a new exhibition by Jeremy Phillips opens at Citizen Vinyl on Friday, December 6, 6-9 p.m. Jupiter, experimental music from Jeff Arnal, Kris Gruda, and John English, will also perform in celebration of their new, eponymous album.
Jeremy Phillips is an Asheville based artist and educator. He paints out of his River Arts District studio in Pink Dog Creative and is a Religion and Humanities Instructor at Haywood Community College.
From Jeremy: “I love vinyl records and all the accoutrements around them; the 12 inch square, the 12 inch circle, the cardboard covers with endless color and imagery, the spines with their tiny words, the familiarity of holding them and setting down the needle on the turntable, the liner notes and inner sheets with lyrics and more, the way the lined-up spines look on the shelf, the sepia inner sleeves of older records, the lovely aging and accidents that give the covers character and wear. Oh and the rich sound and occasional crackles are just fine too.
“This show takes scrap records that no record store can sell, or that end up in the Goodwill bins, or that were jettisoned for refuse from Helene floods and turns them into new images and uses. This is work that celebrates the physical properties of the records and their covers, turning them into fresh mediums for collage, sculptural pieces, realist imagery, and abstraction.”

Under the Stars 2024
2024-12-06 18:30 - 21:30 | asheville museum of science, 43 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
Join us for Under the Stars 2024, a fundraiser for AMOS and the communities in our orbit!
The Asheville Museum of Science invites you to join us for a night at the museum on December 6th, 2024 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm with a VIP reception from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. This year’s Under the Stars fundraiser, rescheduled from October, will include an expanded purpose, with proceeds supporting both our programs and critical community needs. We look forward to hosting you at the museum for a night of coming together and imagining how we can transform this space together.
Non-member tickets: $70
Member tickets: $65
VIP tickets: $80
Featuring delicious dinner by Sage and Spice Catering!

The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters.
We look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets!
Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.

The Comedy Zone – Andy Beningo
2024-12-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
The nation’s largest comedy club network is back! After a popular run in Tina McGuire Theatre the past two seasons, this hilarious collective returns, bringing top-notch comedians for four weekends of laughter. Some of the hottest stand-up comedians of today — seen in specials on Comedy Central, HBO Comedy, Netflix, Hulu and more — deliver witty one-liners, preposterous punchlines, and hysterical anecdotes that you’ll never forget. Contains adult content.
With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and “every man” style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as “Best Comedian” by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, CMT’s Next Big Comic, and on Dry bar Comedy- where his special, ‘Adorable Tough Guy’ generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy’s ‘Weekly Round Up’ on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, ‘Quiet Coyote’ regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up a middle child, his short-lived career as a middle school teacher and our society’s obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.

Breakfast with the Elves at the Old Rock Cafe
2024-12-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, NC, 28720, United States
Santa’s helpers have taken over the Old Rock Cafe and are dishing up festive pancakes and breakfast favorites! Enjoy a delicious breakfast, meet elves straight from the North Pole, then head into the park to see Santa climb down Chimney Rock.

Our Magnificent Trees: Identification, Uses, Folklore, and More
2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a wonderful time learning about the magnificent trees of our region and their incredible uses and folklore. Beyond being beautiful and inspiring, trees are foundational to the life and ecology of our forests and the wellbeing of our planet. As leaf mass and bramble fall into dormancy, we are offered a clear and up-close look at tree growth patterns, bark colors and textures, and more!
Join longtime Firefly Gathering instructor Luke Cannon for a guided walk in the wilds. In this all-day workshop, beginner to intermediate tree enthusiasts will:
-Explore Tree Identification-even when they are bare (i.e., no leaves, which is tricky)
-Gain a naturalist’s perspective on Habitats and Forest Ecology
-Learn Edible, Medicinal and Utilitarian Uses of Various Trees
-Hear Interesting History, Folklore and More in this Magnificent Tree Walk

Holiday Greens Market
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Clem’s Cabin, 1000 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC, 28803
Annual Greens Market Event at Clem’s Cabin 1000 Hendersonville Rd. just south of Biltmore Village. It’s the French Broad River Garden Club’s annual fundraiser for local college scholarships in Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Biology, etc. Over a dozen local vendors will be on site selling everything from Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Jams & Jellies, as well as unique crafts just in time for checking off items on your Christmas list. Food Truck on site brings the opportunity for a family outing, and spend some time at the event while strolling the gardens, while getting in the festive spirit of the holiday. Dogs and children encouraged.
Event is Dec 7 & 8: Saturday 9-3 and Sunday 11-3.

27th Annual Santa on the Chimney
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, NC, 28720, United States
Santa has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Santa will be back in the park this year for his Christmas trial run rappelling down Chimney Rock with the help of his friends from Fox Mountain Guides. Attendees can watch Santa rappel, post for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hike with an elf, make holiday crafts, listen to live music, meet some of our live animal ambassadors, and more.

2024 Community Holiday Extravaganza + BIPOC Holiday Market
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Arthur R. Edington Education & Career Center, 133 Livingston Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join R2S, Christine W. Avery Learning Center, and area friends and families at the 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza!
Bring the whole family for a day of holiday carnival games, prizes, music, performances, cotton candy, cocoa, and free lunch from Blessed Soul Food and Cooking With Comedy. PLUS, celebrated children’s book authors Jaha Avery and Veronica Chapman will join for share and sign free copies of their books and lead live readings. To top it off, there will be a BIPOC Holiday Market right next door for all your holiday shopping needs!
What: 3rd Annual Community Holiday Extravaganza
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7th
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
Where: Arthur R. Edington Center (133 Livingston St. 28801)

The Big Crafty
2024-12-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Harrah’s Cherokee Center-Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, 28801
The Big Crafty — a hand-to-heart celebration of creative exuberance — returns on Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, noon-6 p.m. daily at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in downtown Asheville. $10 entry on Saturday, free to enter on Sunday.
Now, perhaps more than ever, The Big Crafty believes in supporting creative venturers. As Western North Carolina’s creative community recovers from Hurricane Helene, The Big Crafty offers a space for makers to sell their work and for fans of unique art and craft to support those makers … while also snapping up memorable and meaningful holiday gifts.
Shop for ceramics, prints, jewelry, woodwork and more, while also celebrating the vibrant and resurgent creative community of WNC.

Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home", Saturday Performance
2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Haywood Community College, Charles Beall Auditorium, Hemlock Building, 185 Freedlander Drive, Clyde, 28721
The Blue Ridge Orchestra introduces its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “Finding Home.” This series debuts new Music Director, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng.
The Blue Ridge Orchestra had originally planned to perform “Finding Home” for the season opening in October. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we have rescheduled our “Finding Home” performances to December, in recognition of the heroic and tireless efforts of our region, our state, and our country, to rally around rebuilding and restoring our beloved home of Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Please join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for this tribute, in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday, December 7th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday, December 8th in Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments, far away destinations, and the familiarity of home, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody, Copland’s Letter from Home, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and of course we will include holiday favorites…In the wake of Hurricane Helene, this program is all the more poignant, bringing our community together with its inspiring music.
This is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University.
“This concert program explores many meanings of home: finding community, discovering a sense of self, pioneering one’s artistic voice, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. Following the devastation from Hurricane Helene, we are looking forward to coming together as an orchestra and providing comfort through music.”
The Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice, rehearse, and perform, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville, Canton, Swannanoa, Black Mountain, and Clyde.
Finding Home is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty.
Details: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home
Saturday, December 7th, 2024, 3:00 pm
Haywood Community College
Charles Beall Auditorium
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC. 28721
Tickets:
General Admission: $25
Students (ages 5+): $15
Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 3:00 pm
UNC Asheville
Lipinsky Auditorium
300 Library Lane
Asheville, NC. 28804
Tickets:
General Admission: $20
Friends of the Orchestra: $15
Students: $5
Children 6 and under: Free
Info: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-dec-24, Facebook, Instagram, or call 828-782-3354.
