This exhibition features work by the nine 2026 Southern Prize & State Fellowships recipients, one each from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

STANDING ROOM ONLY FRUITION For nearly two decades, Fruition have built their genre-bending version of American roots music around harmony — not just the vocal interplay of the band’s three songwriters, but the deeper harmony created between five friends who’ve spent years on the road together. On their eighth album, Something More, those bonds grow […]

The excitement and fun or a visual journal is enhanced further by adding traditional and non-traditional envelopes and enclosures. Tuck away secret messages and add useful storage to your sketchbook to further individualize it. Learn how to alter the edges of pages in delightfully creative ways! This class is great for beginners as well as […]

Cake, cocktails, and 30 years of craft! Join us at Center for Craft on October 9, 2026, as we celebrate the Center’s 30th birthday and the opening of our newest exhibition, Crafting Variance. The evening begins with a talk featuring guest curator Lola Ben-Alon, Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and […]

Have you sewn a garment or two but are hoping to make garments that are stronger, longer lasting, and beautifully polished? This is the class for you. In this class participants will cover the best ways to ‘finish’ sewn seams in order to make them stronger and more-beautiful, even from the ‘wrong’ side! Participants will […]

The Arabian Desert may appear empty—but beneath its sands lies a world of ancient oceans, vanished rivers, towering escarpments, volcanic fields and secrets written across millions of years of stone. In Arabian Desert Living & Geology, Theme #7 of Sufra Time: An Immersive Arabian Dining Journey, you’ll venture beyond the familiar images of endless dunes […]

About Don't Tell Comedy Secret Locations. Secret Comedians. Unique Live Experience. Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy Secret […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY THE MOTHER HIPS Based in Northern California, the Hips headed to New Mexico, spending time at Ghost Ranch before settling in at Jono Manson’s Kitchen Sink studio in Sante Fe for sessions in late 2021. Self-produced, When We Disappear features nine new tracks co-written by co-founders Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono — […]

Modelface Comedy presents Take The Edge Off Comedy Showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery Nothing takes the edge off like a perfectly crafted cocktail and a good laugh. A late night comedy show featuring some of the silliest comics in the South!! Combining dark humor with hauntingly delicious Appalachian cocktails. This show is ages 21+ Doors […]

The Spruce Pine Potters Market is a celebrated two-day showcase of exceptional ceramic art in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This juried event features work by thirty outstanding nationally and internationally recognized potters from Mitchell and Yancey counties, offering everything from functional wares to sculptural pieces. Visitors can meet the artists, discover one-of-a-kind […]

Leah Leitson is a dedicated educator with extensive experience working with porcelain. In this two day workshop, students will explore Leah’s approach to creating expressive, well-balanced forms, focusing on functional sauceboats and related vessels. Participants will learn to throw and alter freshly thrown forms, manipulate and refine shapes, and thoughtfully assemble components. Decorative techniques, including […]

Join us at the Museum for a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and mindful movement! Our Saturday sessions are from 9:30–11am.  Experience how close looking at art and practicing yoga in the beautiful spaces of the Museum can foster relaxation and connection. Each yoga session includes a guided mindful looking session in one of the […]

In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of using a palette knife to paint! No previous experience with palette knife painting or oil paints is necessary.​ THIS CLASS HAS A SURPRISE TOPIC TOO! Linda will give a brief overview of the use of the knife and explain and demonstrate several different techniques for using […]

Bring the whole family to Black Mountain Home for a day of free fall fun on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Enjoy festival games and bounce houses, the Ridin’ on Faith Horse Show, live entertainment, a car show, hayrides, cottage tours, a silent auction with online bidding, and more. Guests will also have […]

Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful […]

Join the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday's program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through crafts, movement, and activities. Sunday's concert features the same music in a more traditional concert setting. Selections include John Williams’ Jurassic Park, John Powell’s How […]

(FREE) Jerry Maxey will be on hand to demonstrate his basket weaving techniques developed over decades of persistent and skillful mastery. Jerry’s work is wicker-weave basketry of dyed rattan and seagrass cord, and lathe turned wood bases, rings and rims. Each piece is a one-of-a-kind handmade original, even when he makes a second piece with […]

Join us in the studio for a drop-in art activity led by Museum staff. Participants will be invited to create an artwork of their own inspired by the Museum’s Collection or our current exhibitions. All ages and abilities are welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult).

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have Brittany Carny from NYC! Brittany Carney performs around the country, and is based in New York. She is listed as one of Vulture Magazine's "Comedians You Should and Will Know." She wrote for and acted in That Damn […]

Asheville’s highly acclaimed global-jazz duo, Free Planet Radio, return to AyurPrana Listening Room on the evening of Saturday, October 10th, 2026, to celebrate 25 years of making music together and the release of their sixth full length album as Free Planet Radio. An impressive array of guest artists will join them throughout the evening, including […]

With their very first note, Denmark’s Stundom captivates audiences with soaring melodies, irresistible rhythms, and a chemistry that has quickly made them rising stars on the European folk scene. Blending the pulse of Scandinavian dance music with the elegance of chamber music and modern cinematic textures, this virtuosic trio—featuring violin, cittern, and piano—creates a sound […]

Show Details This show will be at an indoor location. No Outside Food or Drinks permitted.. Drinks will be available for purchase. Food is available for purchase. Small snacks available for purchase. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available. This show will have chairs provided. ♿︎ This show is wheelchair accessible. 21+ show. About Don't Tell Comedy […]

– PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW Celebrating John Prine with Gill Francis & Friends, will take place at The Grey Eagle on October 10th for a special evening honoring the songs, stories, humor, and heart of one of America’s most beloved songwriters. Gill Francis will be joined by an incredible lineup of special guests: Jeff Sipe, Claude […]

Every Saturday Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week it's a secret lineup of amazing comedians!!! A fun mix of local favorites and big city comics all the way from New York City and who knows who else might show up!!! ages 18+ doors at 8:30, show at […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings you the best comedians from all over the country! This week we have a killer lineup of Flimflams and Shenanigans! Hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich, Flimflams Comedy takes place once a month at The Funkatorium and no two shows are the same! Come goof around with us on the silliest […]

Join us for the 7th Annual Black Bear Half Marathon and 8k presented by Hunter Subaru! The Black Bear Half Marathon & 8k is an exciting fall event that beckons both seasoned athletes and recreational runners alike. Nestled within the charm and beauty of Hendersonville, North Carolina, this race offers participants a unique opportunity to […]

Shibori is a Japanese method of resist dying which goes back hundreds of years. Indigo dye is often used to get the distinctive patterns you may recognize in today’s fashion and home décor fabrics. In this hands-on two-day workshop, artist Diane Kuehn will share the fundamentals of shibori folding and binding techniques to create beautiful […]

"Hieronymus Bosch – Visions of Genius" at the Het Noordbrabants Museum (February 13–May 8, 2016) was the largest ever Bosch retrospective, bringing 36 of his 44 surviving works together in Den Bosch. The exhibition took a radical approach, offering research and conservation expertise in exchange for loans from the world’s best museums. Over 420,000 people […]

LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE FREE EVENT WREALIST Ken Chapple started supergroup Wrealist in 2025 to play original music, blending American roots with the groove-heavy improvisation of funk, jazz, and rock, carving out a sound that’s both soulful and unpredictable. Think Medeski Martin Scofield & Wood with lyrics—earthy yet experimental, grounded in […]

Join us for a powerful afternoon of rhythm, culture, and artistry that resonates deep within the soul. Part of our Afro Rhythm series produced by Chinobay and White Horse Black Mountain.

Join the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday's program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through crafts, movement, and activities. Sunday's concert features the same music in a more traditional concert setting. Selections include John Williams’ Jurassic Park, John Powell’s How […]

Modelface Comedy Club brings the best comedians from all over the country to Asheville, NC. This week we have Midwestern favorite Jeremy Hellwig! Jeremy is a comedian, playwright, podcaster and filmmaker based in St Louis. He is funny. His hourlong special, Wronged From Above is available wherever you stream audio. His sketch/filmmaking group FATAL BUS […]

STANDING ROOM ONLY SILVERADA Evolution. It’s what keeps the best bands afloat — song after song, show after show, record after record. Mike Harmeier was still in his early 20s when he formed Mike and the Moonpies. From the start, they were the definition of a workingman’s country band, cutting their teeth with five-hour sets […]

Transform the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains into a vibrant mosaic of color, shape, and pattern! In this three-hour watercolor workshop, you'll learn how to break down a mountain landscape into interlocking shapes and paint it using brilliant, layered color. Students will learn to: - Simplify a landscape into mosaic-like shapes and forms - […]