The Laurel of Asheville

Comedy for Community supporting Our Voice
2025-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 towns we love through a variety of local charities and organizations. This week we are supporting Our Voice!
Our Voice inspires hope and healing while ending sexual violence and human trafficking through education, counseling, and advocacy.
They provide support for survivors of sexual violence ages 13 and up in Buncombe County, as well as survivors of human trafficking ages 13 and up in Buncombe, McDowell, and Transylvania Counties.
Doors: 6:00 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00
Ages 16+
SEATED SHOW

Behind-the-Scenes Tour with Museum Registrar Chris Whitten
2025-02-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, 28801
Join Chris Whitten, the Museum’s registrar, for a behind-the-scenes look at a selection of artworks from the Museum’s collection vault. You will see objects up close and outside their frames or cases and learn from Chris about display techniques, materials, and collections care.
Space is limited; registration is required.

57th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
2025-02-19 10:00 - 2025-03-21 16:00 | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
Western Carolina University’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting. Entries are reviewed by an outside art professional who selects the works for exhibition at the WCU Fine Art Museum. Selected works will be on view at the Museum from February 18 through March 21, 2025. An awards ceremony will be held at the WCU Fine Art Museum on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM. This year, the exhibition juror is Marie Cochran, visual artist and founding curator of the Affrilachian Artist Project.
Museum Hours:
The WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10AM-4PM, and Thursday, 10AM-7PM. If you have any questions, please call (828)227-ARTS.
Image Credit: Rhiannon Eason, The Inner Machinations (detail), 2024, collage, 12 x 27 inches. Image courtesy of the artist. ©Rhiannon Eason.

5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers® on Weds Nights hosted by Karen
2025-02-19 17:00 - 18:45 | Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC, 28801
Don’t Let the Flame of Love Die!
When we are in love and involved consistently with a person, our bodies, friendship, work, work with organizations and have hobbies, we tend to get bored, confused, frustrated, and sometimes ask the question of What is Next? When that happens the Flame of Love becomes dull. How do we keep the Flame of Love well lit and flickering? Join us for this movement exploration. We move to the Moves of Gabrielle Roth!
Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC, 5:00-6:45pm, $15-25 sliding scale, no one turned away. Brooke will greet you at the door!
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 9 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

Folkmoot LIVE! An Evening of Bluegrass/Klezmer Fusion
2025-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Folkmoot Friendship Center, 112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, 28786
Folkmoot LIVE! proudly presents the innovative “klezgrass” music of Zoe & Cloyd that springs from the rich traditions and complementary styles of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller with special guest, Kevin Kehrberg on bass. Based in Asheville, NC, Zoe & Cloyd delight audiences with soaring harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, seamlessly combining original bluegrass, klezmer, old-time and folk with sincerity and zeal. Read more below.
Friday, February 21, 2025 at 7 PM, Doors at 6 PM
Listen: https://www.zoeandcloyd.com/music/
Tickets: https://givebutter.com/vArLFV
Pay What You Can: $25, $15, $5
Donations are Welcome
Folkmoot Friendship Center
112 Virginia Avenue, Waynesville, NC
Woof Street Bistro Food Truck On-Site
Descending from a lineage of klezmer and jazz musicians, Natalya trained classically in her home state of Massachusetts before moving south in 2004. John, a twelfth generation North Carolinian and grandson of pioneering bluegrass fiddler, Jim Shumate, is a 1st place winner of the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest and the Hazel Dickens Songwriting Contest.

Comedy at Catawba: Liam Nelson
2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have Liam Nelson from NYC!
Liam Nelson is a 23 year old comic from Atlanta whose 7 foot stature and experience with Marfan syndrome gives him a unique perspective on the world. He is a regular at clubs around the country touring with Dusty Slay, Sam Morril, Kate Willett and Joe Zimmerman.
Featuring Ty Colgate
ages 18+
Doors at 6:30, show at 7pm
Tickets $15

Rouge
2025-02-21 20:00 - 21:30 | Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Expect the Unexpected.Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter, thrills, and sizzling entertainment as Caroline Calouche & Co. proudly present “Rouge,” a captivating cabaret show at the Wortham Center for Arts.
“Rouge” is not your average cabaret; it’s a thrilling show that promises to leave audiences on the edge of their seats. From comedy that will have you in stitches to jaw-dropping acts that defy gravity, this show truly has something for everyone.
Rouge features daring aerial acts, thrilling acrobatics and poetic dance that cannot be missed. The Madame of Ceremonies, Rachel Houdek, is your guide for a mesmerizing good time that holds audiences spellbound. Rouge is the perfect event for a date night or night out with friends.

Oshibana Pressed Flower Art Workshop
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Satellite Studios at Mars Landing Galleries, 37 Library Street, Mars Hill, 28754
Pressed Flower Workshop with artist Susan McChesney at Satellite Studios, Mars Landing Galleries
Explore the art of Oshibana, the Japanese tradition of creating art with pressed plant materials. Learn techniques of pressing, unpressing, storing, collaging and sealing to be able to practice on your own. Create a sealed collage with materials provided, in addition to going home with a pressing packet, pressed fresh flowers, materials for storage and a comprehensive resource sheet. All materials provided.
Find out more about Susan at: https://www.mcchesneyart.com

Comedy at Catawba: Cali Sober
2025-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. Tonight we have a special sober show sponsored by Best Day Brewing!
Cali Sober is a comedy show featuring sober and soberish comedians from Asheville and all over the country! Join us and the folks from Best Day Brewing in Charlotte for a soberish good time.
We will have non-alcoholic drink specials and swag from Best Day Brewing and all the classic offerings you love from Catawba will still be available!
Featuring Cayla Clark, Ryan Gordan and more!
ages 18+
doors at 5:45, show at 6:15pm
Tickets $15

JLloyd Mashup Presents A Tribute to Paul Simon
2025-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening as The JLloyd MashUp pays tribute to the legendary Paul Simon as February’s intimate Hometown Sound Music Series concert. Featuring a full orchestration of Paul Simon’s timeless songs, this performance spans various points in his iconic career.
Leading the vocals is the remarkable Ben Falcon, whose voice captures the very essence of Paul Simon, delivering a brilliant and heartfelt performance. Backed by a powerhouse band, including a full rhythm section, a horn section, and a vocal choir, this show promises to be a spectacular musical celebration.
Curated and led by the talented Jonathan Lloyd (Dubconscious/Cadillac Jones), The JLloyd MashUp is a collective of Asheville’s top musicians, known for their dynamic performances and unmatched versatility. The band explores a wide array of genres, including acid jazz, funk, soul, Afro beat, reggae, break beat, Latin, and world music.
With every show featuring different special guests and fresh material, no two performances are ever the same. This unique tribute to Paul Simon will highlight his vast repertoire with an innovative twist, all while staying true to the spirit of his music. This celebration of music and community will be as dynamic as it is soulful.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime tribute to one of music’s greatest legends. Let The JLloyd MashUp take you on a journey through the sounds of Paul Simon’s incredible career.

Don't Tell Comedy, South Slope Asheville
2025-02-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, 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.

Brevard Philharmonic presents España!
2025-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Porter Center (Scott Concert Hall), Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, 28712
España!
Date: October 6, 2024
Experience the vibrant sounds of Spain with the Brevard Philharmonic on February 23, 2024. Featuring violinist Soobeen Lee and works by Chabrier, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Lalo. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey!

Comedy for Community supporting Helpmate
2025-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
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 supporting Helpmate!
Come laugh and learn and support your neighbors.
Helpmate began as a task force of the Buncombe County Commission on the Status of Women in 1978. Our mission and goals have been consistent ever since; to support survivors, educate our community about healthy relationships and to create systems that are responsive to survivors’ needs. Helpmate was incorporated in 1981 and staffed by volunteer advocates who established a safe house network. Among our first volunteer advocates was former Representative Wilma Sherrill, who was later instrumental in reforming NC’s domestic violence laws.
Our emergency shelter program started with a small apartment in 1981 and a second apartment a year later. In 1985, we bought a house and replaced with a larger home 5 years later. During this period, Helpmate was instrumental in the formation of additional organizations serving local victims, including the former Interlace transitional housing program and My Sister’s Place in Madison County. Helpmate became established as a statewide leader in the work to address violence against women, and was among the first members of the NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
In 2006, Helpmate launched a capital campaign to purchase our current emergency shelter, which houses 225 adult and child victims who are in imminent danger each year. In the years since, we have seen remarkable growth. We helped lead a systemic overhaul in 2013, which helped survivors access Helpmate’s services in record numbers. Helpmate now serves 80% more victims, answers triple the number of hotline calls and forms 5 times as many safety plans as we did in 2012. The most visible evidence of this collaboration is the Buncombe County Family Justice Center, which co-locates advocates, law enforcement, prosecution, child protection, legal aid, childcare and medical services into one safe location. We also now offer several collaborative evidence-based programs, such as the Lethality Assessment Protocol, in which law enforcement connects victims to our hotline immediately from crime scenes. We also offer Safe and Together, a program with Child Protective Services to respond to co-occurring domestic violence and child maltreatment.
We believe in the power of prevention to save lives. Helpmate has worked with Our VOICE, Mountain Child Advocacy Center, Pisgah Legal Services, and a community-based task force to implement the Pathways to Prevention Plan. The Plan is the first of its type in NC, using CDC-endorsed strategies to prevent domestic violence, sexual assault and child maltreatment. We aim to teach residents of Buncombe County how to form healthy relationships, resolve conflicts without violence, and respect boundaries so that we end the cycle of domestic violence.
Doors: 6 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
Tickets: $15.00
PREMIUM SEATING: $20.00
Ages 16+
Dogs Welcome
SEATED SHOW

Recovery, Rethinking, and Rebuilding Post-Helene: Insights from History
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
For the next event in our series, Recovery, Re-thinking, and Rebuilding Post-Helene, we are engaging historians and scholars with deep knowledge and insights on Appalachia and the Swannanoa Valley. Dr. Jeff Keith of Warren Wilson College will be joined by Dr. Ron Eller, professor emeritus of the University of Kentucky, an expert on development, the environment, and social change in Appalachia, and the Swannanoa Valley’s own Anne Chesky to reflect on lessons and insights from devastation and efforts to recover and rebuild after floods and other destruction in the region. We look forward to having you join us at what is sure to be a fascinating and educational evening full of insights and ideas that can inform our path forward in this moment.
This free event takes place Wednesday, February 26th 7-8PM (EST) on Zoom.
You need to pre-register for the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ywr6Y3amT6SFAtyz_eMMKA

Black Children's Book Week in Asheville!
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Pisgah View Apartments Community Center, 1 Granada St., Asheville, 28806
📚✨ Join Read To Succeed for an Unforgettable Black Children’s Book Week Celebration! ✨📚
Read 2 Succeed is overjoyed to welcome local author Jorge Redmond as he shares his heartwarming and empowering new book, “Black Girl, Black Girl!” 🎉🌟
What to Expect:
Live Read-Aloud: Watch Jorge bring his beautiful story to life with a dynamic and captivating reading. The first 50 families get a free copy of the book!
Fun & Games: Dive into exciting literacy games and activities for all ages – plus face painting, prizes, and popcorn!
Delicious Food: Enjoy free dinner from Blessed Soul Food plus an R2S-style banana pudding from our one and only Community Engagement Coordinator, Toshia!
Music & Vibes: Groove to uplifting tunes from DJ Duke that sets the perfect tone for a day of celebration.
Community Connection: Meet fellow families and celebrate Black excellence while supporting literacy in our community.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a fun-filled evening of storytelling, play, celebration and community!

Comedy at Catawba: Asheville Cat Ladies
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Asheville Cat Ladies is a celebration of all the amazing femme comedians in Asheville! We are teaming up with Blind Date Live and Eyes Up Here Comedy to kick off our 10 year anniversary Eyes Up Here Comedy Weekend!!
Hosted by Cayla Clark of Blind Date Live
This show is part of the Eyes Up Here Comedy 10 anniversary weekend!
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7PM
Tickets: $15
PREMIUM SEATING: $20
Ages 18+
SEATED SHOW

Film Screening: “Come Hell or High Water: Remembering the Great Flood of 1916,”
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Thomas Wolfe Memorial, 52 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
After the devastating events in late September of last year, we thought it would be relevant to screen David Weintraub’s documentary “Come Hell or High Water: Remembering the Great Flood of 1916,” and examine the parallels between now and then.
Join us here at the Memorial for a brief discussion preceding the 50-minute documentary as we highlight the Wolfe family’s memories of the 1916 flood and how it featured in Look Homeward, Angel.
View the trailer for the documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKrhY_SUT_o
If you’d like to attend, please call the Memorial at 828-253-8304, or email Kayla Seay at kayla.seay@dncr.nc.gov to reserve a spot. Our capacity for this event is 45.
**This is a free event, however we are accepting cash donations to help upgrade our A/V equipment, and we are also accepting food donations for our friends at 12 Baskets Café with the Asheville Poverty Initiative. If you are able to contribute, 12 Baskets would greatly benefit from the donation of condiments (mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, ketchup, ranch and other salad dressings), shelf stable coffee creamers, and boxed goods like pasta and rice. To learn more about 12 Baskets Café and their mission, visit https://www.ashevillepovertyinitiative.org/ **

Comedy at Catawba: Shelley Gruenberg and Friends
2025-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Shelley Gruenburg from Atlanta!
Shelley Gruenberg is an Atlanta Based standup comedian and sex symbol. You will love her whimsical and surreal style! You may have seen her on dish nation, or roast battling as Atlanta’s champion around the county. See her live at Laughing Skull Lounge or at argosy every Wednesday!
Featuring Derek Boskovich and Sarah Love
This show is part of the Eyes Up Here Comedy 10 anniversary weekend!
ages 18+
Doors at 5:45pm, show at 6:15pm
Tickets $15

Crisp Comedy Live in Leicester featuring Erin Terry
2025-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Noble Cidery and Taproom, 356 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC, 28806
Crisp Comedy takes place once a month in Leicester, NC at Noble Cider and hosted by Leicester’s own Clay Jones! A fresh batch of comics each month so no two shows are the same! This months headliner is Erin Terry from Asheville!!!
Erin Terry is a standup comic and the founder of Eyes Up Here Comedy, where she makes more room for more womxn in comedy. Erin has gleefully opened for Cameron Esposito, DeAnne Smith, Sarah Squirm as well as co-emceed the Raleigh Women’s March in 2020. Willing to explore personal shortcomings, Erin blends an easy rapport with honest accounts of her personal shortcomings, cat-lady status, various job changes, and body image struggles. Find more information about upcoming shows on eyesupherecom.com or follow her online @erinsobright – She accepts hugs, high fives and friend requests after every show.
This show is part of the Eyes Up Here Comedy 10 anniversary weekend!
ages 18+
Show is free with a suggested donation of $12

Tryon Little Theatre Presents Gypsy
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, NC, 28782
Tryon Little Theater’s big musical of the season, Gypsy, will run two weekends — February 28 to March 2, and March 7 to 9 — at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. The musical’s lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, music by Jule Styne, and book by Arthur Laurents.
Many consider Gypsy to be one of the greatest American musicals, with its story loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Lee’s mother, Rose, is the “ultimate showbiz Mom” determined to raise two daughters to be on the stage. Winner of numerous Tony awards, Drama Desk awards, and a Laurence Olivier award, Gypsy features songs including “Let me Entertain You” and “Everything Coming up Roses!” The New York Times described the show as “a wrenching fable … yet also a showcase for one classic song and rousing vaudeville routine after another.”
Tryon Little Theatre’s production is directed by Laura Depta Peal, alongside music director Pam McNeil.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for those under 18. Tickets can be purchased online at TLTinfo.org, and by calling 828-859-2466.

Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience
2025-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | WCU Bardo Arts Center, 199 Centennial Drive, Cullowhee, NC, 28723, United States
This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. Solstice blends over eight acrobatic acts with lighting, costumes, music, scenery, and snow to create a unique blend of poetry and circus in a 75-minute show! Solstice is an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit, where every member of the audience will feel like a kid again and remember what it was like to see snowfall for the first time!
We look forward to seeing you at Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 7:30 pm. 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 Circus EVO.

ACMS Presents the Goldmund String Quartet
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Be inspired by this ensemble’s unbelievably fine intonation and phrasing, carefully honed and polished to the smallest detail. These rising stars of the classical music world are well known across Europe and beyond for their impeccable interpretations of the great classical and modern string quartet masterpieces.
PROGRAM
Franz Schubert: Erlkönig, arranged for string quartet by Jakob Enko
Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No. 2, Hob. III:82
Edvard Grieg: String Quartet No. 1 in F minor, Op. 27

The Acting Company presents The Comedy of Errors
2025-02-28 20:00 - 21:30 | Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 28801
In the Mediterranean city of Ephesus, two sets of identical twins — both separated from their other halves at birth — unknowingly cross paths, and chaos, mishaps and misunderstandings abound. Experience the joy and hilarity of one of Shakespeare’s earliest plays, a slapstick comedy about mistaken identities, through a new and contemporary lens: a 21st century translation that reinterprets antiquated slang, metaphor and double entendre with updated jokes and clever, modern wordplay.
Connect with the art and artists in pre-show discussions.

Comedy at Catawba: Tamar Rubin
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Catawba Brewing Company South Slope Asheville, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville, 28801
Every Friday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we bring you Tamar Rubin from Atlanta!
Tamar Rubin started comedy in Atlanta, Georgia where she has since established her career as a stand-up and become a local favorite. She uses her dark yet quirky style to talk about all things personal, dirty, and silly. Tamar has been described by her audiences as “wickedly fun and raw” and by her doctors as “anemic.” She has a comedy special on OFTV, is a weekend regular at the Laughing Skull lounge, has performed at Laughing Skull Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival, and cohosts her podcast “The Friggin Show” every week! You can catch her every month hosting Cobra Comedy at the Drunken Unicorn!
This show is part of the Eyes Up Here Comedy 10 anniversary weekend!
ages 18+
doors at 7:45, show at 8:15p
Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of

Tina & Her Pony (full band show!) at Eda's Hide-a-way
2025-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Eda’s Hide-a-way, 1098 New Stock Rd, Weaverville, 28787
Tina and Her Pony is an Asheville, NC based folk music project that features the songwriting of front woman Tina Collins. The band is comprised of a rotating roster of Tina’s greatest friends and fiercest collaborators. They are known for their smooth country-folk storytelling, reaching deep into the trenches of our emotions to pull out the most sincere sounds. With 5 albums under her belt, Tina & Her Pony has been releasing music for over a decade now. The most recent release, 2023’s “Marigolds” is so transcendent that an instrumental-only version was also released to accompany it. Every song is an honest offering of beauty.

VOLUNTEER: APPALACHIAN COMMUNITY RELIEF WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ASHEVILLE
2025-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Appalachian Community Relief, 550 NC-9, Black Mountain, 28711
Join us in a volunteer shift with Appalachian Community Relief. We will assist people in shopping for goods in their free store that opened in response to Hurricane Helene. This volunteer event is family friendly, so feel free to bring spouses, children, etc.

What's Shaking? Music presents: Cabin Fever Concert Series
2025-03-01 13:30 - 17:00 | The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage, 131 Sweeten Creek Rd #10, Asheville, 28803
Mountain grooves for cool kids of all ages (but especially our pre-K friends and their grown ups)! What’s Shaking? Music presents a Cabin Fever Concert Series with fun music, lots of drums and shakers to play along, poems, a dance party, and more!
Saturday, March 1. Event: 2-5pm, Music 3-4pm.
Our friend Chef Bailey will be serving up delicious food (with kid-friendly options), and of course The Mule at Devil’s Foot has all sorts of tasty beverages.

Blue Ridge Orchestra's "March Melodrama"
2025-03-01 15:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | Lipinsky Auditorium, One University Heights, Asheville, NC, 28804
ASHEVILLE, NC −The Blue Ridge Orchestra continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “March Melodrama”. Franklin Keel, Asheville’s talented musician, cellist, and composer who has made several solo appearances with the BRO, will lead the orchestra as Guest Conductor.
Please join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for two afternoons of orchestral favorites at 3:00 pm: on Saturday, March 1st, and Sunday, March 2nd in Lipinsky Auditorium, UNC Asheville. We open March Melodrama with Gluck’s dramatic Overture to Iphigenie in Aulis. The BRO then highlights pianist Ivan Seng in Mozart’s Concerto No. 23 in A major, K. 488. The second half of the program shifts to Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8 in G major, which takes its inspiration from the nature and folk music of his homeland Bohemia, presently the Czech Republic.
Blue Ridge Orchestra Music Director Emily Mariko Eng says of the program: “We wanted this March program to explore emotions in their extremes. As winter nears its end, we have all spent probably too much time alone with our thoughts and internal dialogues; we have felt joy, despair, hopelessness, optimism, anxiety, peace, loneliness, connection, struggle, triumph… “March Melodrama” captures all of that, through the musical voices of Mozart, Dvorak, and Gluck. The Blue Ridge Orchestra looks forward to making these characters come to life!”
March Melodrama is the second offering of Blue Ridge Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary season, which expresses WNC’s reflection and resilience after Hurricane Helene.
Saturday, March 1st, 2025, 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, 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/march-melodrama-25 Facebook, Instagram, or call 828-782-3354.

Bob Strain Quartet, live album recording at Warren Wilson College
2025-03-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Kittredge Arts Center, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778
Pianist Dr. Bob Strain will be recording a live album of his original jazz music in the Williams Recital Hall at Warren Wilson College on Saturday March 1st from 4 PM to 6 PM. The concert is free with a suggested donation. Strain will be joined by Will Boyd (woodwinds), Dr. Kevin Kehrberg (bass) and Dr. Jason DeCristofaro (vibes/drums). For more information, please contact Dr. Jason DeCristofaro at jdecristofaro@warren-wilson.edu or (828)273-8254.
