The Laurel of Asheville

Terms of Endearment
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hendersonville Theatre, 229 South Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28739, United States
Adapted for the stage by Dan Gordon
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)
May 1-11, 2025
Thursday, 5/1 at 7:30 (pay what you can available on 4/17)
Fridays at 7:30
Saturdays at 3 pm
Sundays at 3 pm
Director: Jonathan Forrester
Approximate Run Time: 2 hours
Rating: PG-13 due to adult language and situations. Depictions of drinking, smoking, drug use, illness and death.
Challenges in life and love test the resilience of a mother-daughter relationship in Dan Gordon’s adaptation of Terms of Endearment, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winner Larry McMurtry and James L. Brooks’s screenplay of the Oscar-winning film. Though Emma is often exasperated by her highly-opinionated mother, Aurora, they talk daily about their problems, from Aurora finding unexpected love even as she becomes a reluctant grandmother to Emma’s struggle in her troubled marriage. But when they need one another most, will they be able to find courage in each other? This funny and touching story captures the delicate, sometimes fractured bonds between mothers and daughters, husbands and wives, and lovers, both old and new.
The cast of Terms of Endearment:
Tate Albert – Garrett Breedlove
Mark Hodgdon* – Rudyard/Dr. Maise
Victoria Lamberth – Aurora Greenway
Lauren Otis – Emma Greenway
Jered Shults – Flap Horton
Mary Weisberger – Patsy/Doris/Nurse
*Making their Hendersonville Theatre debut

Hendersonville Farmers Market
2025-05-10 08:00 - 2025-05-17 13:00, 2025-05-17 08:00 - 13:00 | Historic Train Depot, 650 Maple Street, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28792, United States
Immerse yourself in the rich community of local flavors, crafts, and more at the Hendersonville Farmers Market. Set against the charming backdrop of the Historic Train Depot in downtown Hendersonville’s Seventh Avenue District, this weekly market is not just an event; it’s a celebration of local resilience, sustainability, and the vibrant tapestry of community life.
Opening its doors on May 3rd and continuing its operations every Saturday until October, rain or shine, the Hendersonville Farmers Market stands as a testament to the commitment to supporting local producers and growers within a 60-mile radius. The market unfolds from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., offering an expansive window to explore the diverse offerings brought forth by over 35 vendors. From farm-fresh produce, meats, eggs, and dairy to honey, baked goods, crafts, and beverages, the market is a treasure trove for those seeking high-quality, locally sourced products.
But it’s not just about shopping; it’s an experience. Live music sets the tone every Saturday, infusing the air with a lively ambiance. The market goes beyond the usual with special events such as Tomato Day, Wellness Day, and the Juneteenth Celebration sprinkled throughout the season, providing unique and immersive experiences for visitors.
Hendersonville Farmers Market isn’t just a market; it’s locally grown, community strong. It’s a place where families, friends, and neighbors come together to revel in the joys of fresh food, local craftsmanship, and shared moments. With ample free parking available around the market space, it’s a hassle-free destination for a weekly outing where the richness of local life takes center stage. Join us on this journey of flavors, traditions, and togetherness, and make Hendersonville Farmers Market a cherished part of your weekends.

Mother's Day Market
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Johnson Farm, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, 28791
Historic Johnson Farm will host the fifth annual Mother’s Day Market on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM-4 PM, rain or shine. This outdoor craft fair will showcase over 25 local vendors. A diverse array of crafts will be available, including jewelry, ceramics, leather items, wooden décor, baked goods and more.
The event will take place outdoors at the farm. Hot dogs (donated by Hot Dog World), chips, and drinks will be available for purchase to support the farm’s operating fund. Stop by the farm table to purchase a plant from the Johnson Farm gardeners or a farm logo item like a mug or magnet. The Heritage Weavers & Fiber Artists will have their gift shop open with plenty of fiber gifts for purchase. From 12-3 PM, Doug and Lisa, an acoustic vocal duo, will be singing and playing music on the back porch of the farm house. In addition to the numerous crafters, the historic farmhouse will be open for self-guided tours, and people can visit the farm’s donkeys and goats.
Parking will be available across the street at Rugby Middle School, and volunteers from the Sheriff’s Office will help visitors cross the street. Handicapped parking is available at the farm.
We are currently full for crafters. Please email jfarm@hcpsnc.org to be added to the waiting list. IMPORTANT NOTE: Every year, scammers try to recruit crafters. All communication will come from jfarm@hcpsnc.org, and credit card invoices will come through Square. Anything else is a scam!

Roll of the Dice, a comedy show of chance
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-10 21:00 - 22:30 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Every weekend Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This week we have an extra silly show!
Roll of the Dice is a comedy show of chance. Each comedian will roll a 20 sided die and whatever number it lands on is how much stage time they receive! One minute laughs to 20min sets, anything can happen!!!
Hosted by Clay Jones
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
food available from Boy Howdy
Tickets $15

An Evening With Chris Thile and Asheville Symphony
2025-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
An Evening with Chris Thile features a true array of genres. You’ll hear Thile’s new work ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra, the third movement of Barber’s masterful Violin Concerto – which he will play on mandolin – and more.
MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter Chris Thile, who the Guardian calls “that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical,” and NPR calls a “genre-defying musical genius,” is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. For four years, Thile hosted public radio favorite Live from Here with Chris Thile (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion). With his broad outlook, Thile creates a distinctly American canon and a new musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike, giving the listener “one joyous arc, with the linear melody and vertical harmony blurring into a single web of gossamer beauty” (New York Times).

Save the Date! Four Old Broads
2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:30 | Tryon Little Theater Workshop, 516 S. Trade St., Tryon, 28782
Tryon’s Little Theater will present its last show of the season — Four Old Broads — May 1-4 and May 8-11, at the TLT Workshop Theater. Shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Written by Leslie Kimball and directed by Linda Killion, Four Old Broads is a comedy that tackles age-related issues with humor. The show highlights four women in an assisted living facility who band together to solve the mystery of the evil nurse and why so many residents have been moved to a ward known as “The Dark Side.”
Tickets for the show are $25 and are available at TLTInfo.org or by calling 828.859.2466.

Blue Ghost Firefly Viewing Tours
2025-05-10 19:30 - 2025-05-19 22:30 | The Enchanted Forest, Arden, NC, To be given after ticket purchase, Arden, 28704
Need some magic to recharge your soul? Want to feel like a kid again, awed by the silent lights of tiny fireflies moving through the darkness? Then this tour is perfect for you!
Happening for only about two weeks in May, Naturalist and Photographer Sharon Mammoser delights in sharing these fireflies with guests of all ages to an Enchanted Forest south of Asheville. After an educational program about fireflies, participants will walk a short distance into the forest where they will find a seat and wait for darkness. Then! The magic of the fireflies will begin. Afterwards, Sharon will lead a short closing activity.

Don't Tell Comedy, Hendersonville
2025-05-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Trailside Brewing Company Hendersonville, NC, 173 Lenox Park Dr, Hendersonville, NC
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
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.
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm

Modelface Comedy presents Mike Toohey
2025-05-10 21:00 - 22:30 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country. This weekend we have Mike Toohey from NYC!
Mike Toohey’s comedy combines the thick sarcasm of a Native New Yorker with the empathetic lens of an absurdist. From a half Colombian, half Irish family, Toohey’s stand-up reflects a quick-witted take on life, culture and relationships.
Mike performs regularly on the road and at home in Brooklyn, NY. Mike has been a finalist in the Long Island Laugh-off, a featured performer at the Vermont comedy festival, and a finalist in the Last Comix Standing comedy festival.
Check out his popular podcast “Netflix Book Club”. And follow Mike on all social media @_miketoohey
ages 18+
Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9pm
Tickets $15

5Rhythms®Vacillating Waves Class on Sunday hosted by Karen
2025-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Asia House 828, 119 Coxe Ave., Asheville, NC, 28806
Honoring all Mothers!
We will honor all Mothers, past, present and future! I am inviting anyone who is a Mother to join us in moving your dancing feet to the Mother in you! We move to Maps created by Gabrielle Roth!
Don’t miss out on Brandi and Student’s drum live for Warmup!
AsiaHouse828, 119 Coxe Ave. Asheville, NC 28806, 10am-12:00noon, $15 -25 sliding scale, no one turned away! Nathan 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 instructional dance practice which is 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 an instructional movement leader for the dancer to have a journey through the rhythms, based on how does the body move and breathe in through a changing and fast paced world?
This movement class will be held once a month upon a scheduled date.
Movement Timeline:
Warmup: 10am-10:45am Brandi and Students will drum live.
Circle: 10:45 am-11:00am, invitation for movement, demo the 5Rhythms, answer any questions that may arise
Movement: 11:00 am- 12 noon, we will move to the Wave music and I will provide instructional exercises throughout our movement session.
See ya on the dance floor! Love K

Freshen Up Comedy Open Mic at VOWL Bar
2025-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | DSSOLVR, 63 N Lexington ave, Asheville, 28801
Every Sunday Alex Parsons and Josie Beers host Freshen Up at VOWL Bar.
Stand up comedy open mic with a focus on new material.
Bring your best new jokes each week or just come watch your favorite local comedians
Anyone is welcome to participate
Signups start at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
no cover
ages 21+

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 15:00 | Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States
Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are non-credit bearing experiences, ranging in length from one to three weeks, that bring learners to our campus in Asheville, NC or send them on global explorations with Warren Wilson faculty. These courses highlight the unique magic of Warren Wilson College, which has been a hub of experiential learning since its founding as the Asheville Farm School in 1894.
Adults of all ages are encouraged to apply (18+). The majority of courses will take place on Warren Wilson’s campus, and others will be Worldwide Courses that depart from Asheville but travel to various corners of the globe.
Making and Selling Natural Products
In this week-long course, we’ll learn what makes natural products natural, formulating and making these products, figuring cost of goods to sell wholesale or retail, buying to maximize profit, branding and marketing and much more!
Week-long Course
Level: Advanced Beginner +
Cost: $650 (+$100 materials fee)
Beginning Loom Weaving: A Week of Cloth
In this week-long course, explore the wonderful world of weaving on a floor loom. Explore a variety of weaving techniques in your Day 1 sampler, then learn how to thread a loom and spend the rest of the week weaving a set of towels, a scarf, or a scroll of art cloth of your choice.
Week-long Course
Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner
Cost: $650 (+ $40 materials fee)
Landing in Place: Photography Transfer on Handmade Paper
Unite your photographic practice with the materiality of place in the week-long course. We will begin by making meditative images on the Warren Wilson campus and along the Swannanoa River, considering elements of geologic time and cycles of nature. Next, we’ll incorporate materials from the landscape, including soil pigments and found plant fragments, into unique handmade papers. Finally, we will join these two art forms through photographic transfer processes.
Week-long Course
Level: All
Cost: $650 (+ $40 materials fee)
Beginning Music Theory for Adults
If you are an adult who has never studied music theory, and wants to learn, this week-long course for you! Dr. Jason DeCristofaro, who has over 15 years of teaching music theory in higher education, teaches with an experiential and hands-on approach that involves singing, playing and writing music. Whether you sing, play an instrument – or don’t! – this class provides a fun and engaging experience for anyone who wants to learn more about the structure of music.
Week-long Course
Level: Beginner +
Cost: $650
Having a Will – Creating Peace of Mind
We all know we need to figure out what happens to our property and legacy when we’re gone. But, we often postpone because we don’t know where to start. Anyone who has gone through it knows that there is more to having a will than just showing up in the lawyer’s office or going online and filling out a form. In this week-long course, we’ll walk through the decisions that you need to make and collect the information necessary for getting it all done.
Week-long Course
Level: All
Course Cost: $650 (+$85 materials fee)
Sky Power for the People – Portable Renewable Energy
In this week-long workshop, you will learn how to build your own portable solar for use at home or in response to disasters, figure out how many watts you need, how to choose the batteries, inverters, and solar panels, and how to estimate your costs.
Week-long Course
Level: All
Course Cost: $650

Volunteer Workday with Forest Restoration Alliance
2025-05-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Waynesville, NC, Waynesville, NC, 28786
Join us on Tuesday, May 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we lend a hand to our partners at the Forest Restoration Alliance (FRA). Instead of chemically treating hemlock trees, volunteers will be combating hemlock woolly adelgid by supporting the work of the FRA at their research facility in Waynesville, where they are breeding HWA-resistant hemlock trees.
Volunteers will complete tasks in FRA’s greenhouse and nursery to help with their selective breeding program. Volunteers will also get a tour of the facility by researcher Ben Smith and learn about their efforts to restore hemlocks. This is a great opportunity to help hemlocks without handling insecticide.
Registration is required. Fill out the form linked on the event webpage by Friday, May 9th to register. Please contact Ayla Busch at volunteer@savehemlocksnc.org or 828-252-4783 with any questions. These volunteer days fill up quickly, so it’s a good idea to sign up soon to ensure your spot.
More information about the meeting location and what to bring will be provided after registering.

Music-themed Art Exhibit
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00 | AC Hotel, 10 Broadway St, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a special evening celebrating Asheville’s vibrant music scene through a solo art exhibit by Kelly Saunders, featuring unique music-themed artwork. This event also doubles as a birthday celebration for the artist, making it a night of creativity, community, and fun. Guests are invited to bring a friend to enjoy the celebration of local culture and music.

Slice Standup Comedy Contest
2025-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | PULP Under The Orange Peel, 103 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
The Slice of Life Comedy Asheville Spring Standup Contest Series: ROUND 2
Thursday May 14, 7:30p-9:30p, doors at 6:30p
The Orange Peel’s Comedy Basement, Pulp Lounge
103 Hilliard Ave, Downtown Asheville
Tickets: $17 (available at door or The Orange Peel website)
These shows sellout!
Hosted by Hilliary Begley from Netflix & Amazon Prime!
Cocktails available while you laugh the night away to some of the area’s best Stand Up Comics in a ridiculously fun adult environment!!
Free snacks while availability lasts! You may bring your own food in (no drinks)!
How it Works:
Comics on the show will do 3-1/2 minutes of comedy. Audience votes for their favorites of the night thru ballot voting. Comics are separated in 3 groups of 7 contestants. This show’s 3 top comics from each category will be paid and be brought back with other show winners to compete in our pageant finale, date TBA.
Comics on the show:
Aiden Lamb, Andy Frampton,
Art Sturtevant, Austin Elfers,
Becca Steinhoff, Ben Jennings,
Clay Jones, Cloud Hudson,
Evelyn Pekarek,
Foster, Issac Truman, James Burks,
Jason Reel, Jordan Ballard, Julia Macias,
Justin Blackburn, Makenzie Manent,
Roman Fraden, Sam Arrowood, Sully

Live Music w/Elizabeth McCorvey @ 12 Bones
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing, 2350 Hendersonville Road, Arden, 28704
Elizabeth plays a lot of instruments and sings. If you catch her out playing solo, she’ll be playing a lot of original music and some covers. She has a solo album coming out in fall of 2025 being recorded with Out There Studios and you’re seriously going to love it.

Arthur Brooks Ensemble V
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center presents the Arthur Brooks Ensemble V with Arthur Brooks, Michael Chorney, Bill Heminway, Jeremy Harlos, Anthony Santor, and Matt Weston.
Arthur Brooks was a member of the Bennington College faculty for 23 years as both teaching assistant and professor. There he founded Ensemble V. He has been a student and collaborator with Cecil Taylor, Bill Dixon, Milford Graves, dancer Penny Campbell, dancer Patricia Bardi, Frank Wright, William Parker and many others. He was one of the founding members of the Boston Art Ensemble with the great Stan Strickland, Syd Smart, and the late Hayes Burnett. Brooks was also a member of Brute Force, a group founded by the late Richard Daniels where he met Stan and Sydney, and the trumpeter, Ted Daniel. He remains indebted to all of these artists, and inspired by the integrity of their spiritual and artistic pursuit.
Michael Chorney is a musician from Lincoln Vermont. He has worked as a composer, bandleader, librarian, orchestrator, assembly line worker, Tony award winner, arranger, janitor, dance accompanist, carpenter, engineer, house painter, teacher and sideman. His work spans genres, from avant-garde prepared guitar pieces to arrangements of Paul Bowles, Kurt Weill and Sun Ra. His newest project is a six-piece psychedelic jazz-rock collective called Freeway Clyde.
Bill Heminway has been active in the music scene in Vermont since the early nineties: The So-Called Jazz Sextet, New Nile Orchestra, Ensemble V, Pantet. He is eternally grateful to Penny Campbell, Michael Chorney, Arthur Brooks and Bill Dixon for introducing him to the world of improvised music, art, and life within all of us. In addition to music Bill worked as a paraprofessional and teacher for 25 years in local elementary schools. Bill’s teaching now happens on his farm where he works mainly with primary aged students and non-neuro typical adults in a quest to explore and share in the creative life forces which form our habitat.
Jeremy Harlos studied with Arthur Brooks and Bill Dixon at Bennington College 1986-1992. B.A. in Black Music and Mathematics from Bennington College in 1990. Performed and recorded with Arthur Brooks, Jack Wright, Justin Perdue, Matt Weston, Michael Chorney, Anthony Santor, Bill Heminway, Alec Julien, Patricia Julien, Daniel Carter, Ehran Elisha, and Haim Elisha.
Anthony Santor is a musician residing in Vermont. He has been playing bass since he was a teenager. His professional career has taken him through the east coast of the United States and abroad. He has been performing with Ensemble V for the last 20 years. Santor is also a body worker for the last 35 years. In the last 5 years he combined body work and sound with the use of Tibetan Singing Bowls. Santor’s focus with performing with Ensemble V is now totally using Tibetan Bowls and other Vibration instruments.
Matt Weston plays percussion and electronics, and has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. A student of Arthur Brooks, Bill Dixon, and Milford Graves, Weston has also collaborated with Bill Callahan, Kevin Drumm, Mary Halvorson, Jeff Parker, and many others. His recordings have been hailed by Vital Weekly as “some of the best modern music,” and his double LP Embrace This Twilight was chosen for Bandcamp’s 2023 Best Experimental Music list. He is the grandson of Black Mountain College co-founders Nan and Norman Weston.

FILM SCREENING: home
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, 120 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801
HOME, a collaboration of Sue Schroeder (dancemaker) and Adam Larsen (filmmaker), connects the foundations of human existence — home, body and nature — as inextricably linked. Experienced through the integration of nature, architecture, story, the moving body and film, our story stretches between finding and losing oneself, reflections on the places we call home, with an emphasis on nature within human nature.
Filmed in France and Poland, Larsen and Schroeder, alongside an international community of artists create connection, impact, and meaning through a visually rich and poetic experience of beauty and loss, tenderness and urgency, action and recognition.

Ursula Gullow: Nightbloom
2025-05-16 11:00 - 2025-06-21 17:00 | Tracey Morgan Gallery, 188 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Gallery Hours are Wed – Sat 11am-5pm
Tracey Morgan Gallery is pleased to present “Nightbloom,” our first solo exhibition of painter and mixed media artist Ursula Gullow. Join us for an Artist Reception on Friday, May 16 from 6-8PM.
Moving between classical painting techniques and craft materials, Gullow’s artwork embraces the decorative arts while reframing the female presence in Western art and rescuing historical imagery from its patriarchal forebears. Her richly painted tableaus and lustrous ceramic objects recontextualize sentimental narratives, innuendos, and adornments prevalent in European art history. Flowers, foliage, ribbons, petticoats, silk stockings, and ornamental filigree fill her oil paintings of landscapes and interior spaces.

Secret Headliner Comedy Show at Ginger's Revenge
2025-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Ginger’s Revenge, 829 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Modelface Comedy brings you the best comedians from all over the country and this Friday we have a super secret headliner that’s going to blow your socks off!!
You’ve seen him on Comedy Central, heard him on all your favorite podcasts and he tours all over America. You don’t want to miss this show!!
ages 18+
doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
Tickets:
$18 GA
$25 Premium Seating

Wilco
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Asheville Yards, 75 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801
Wilco is an American rock band based in Chicago.

Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC, 28778, United States
Mountain Institute for Lifelong Learning at Warren Wilson College is a vessel for community building, exploration, adventure, place-based learning, and the ignition of new passion for lifelong learners. These are non-credit bearing experiences, ranging in length from one to three weeks, that bring learners to our campus in Asheville, NC or send them on global explorations with Warren Wilson faculty. These courses highlight the unique magic of Warren Wilson College, which has been a hub of experiential learning since its founding as the Asheville Farm School in 1894.
Adults of all ages are encouraged to apply (18+). The majority of courses will take place on Warren Wilson’s campus, and others will be Worldwide Courses that depart from Asheville but travel to various corners of the globe.
One-Legged Stool Weekend
We will explore the definition of a chair and balance. The course will cover shaping wood and mortise and tenon joinery by using a drill press, routers, tapering jig, tentoning jig on a table saw and a square chisel mortiser. We will also cover sanding and finishing. By the end of the class you will have a stool that you will enjoy for a very long time.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner +
Cost: $260 (+$50 materials fee)
Going Hammer & Tongs! Weekend
In this fast paced workshop, we will modify one of Earth’s most elemental resources into objects of utility essential to the blacksmith’s craft: the cross peen hammer and bolt jaw tongs. Students will be guided through basic concepts of toolmaking and old school mechanical engineering that leverage the thermal properties of steel and the practical advantage of power hammers and presses as production tools.
Week-long Course
Level: Beginner+
Cost: $650 (+$100 materials fee)
Needle Felting Weekend: Flat Felted Designs on Fabrics
Create beautiful designs in wool with just a few simple tools! No water or soap or scrubbing needed: this is the easiest form of felting, and you can start and stop whenever you like, making it a great craft for busy people.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner +
Cost: $260 (+ $20 materials fee)
Art and Education at Black Mountain College Weekend
Black Mountain College is best known as the famous interdisciplinary art school that attracted internationally-renowned (and in many cases, exiled) artists, musicians, poets, and inventors to the rural mountains of North Carolina. But what were the ideas and ideals that gave rise to Black Mountain College’s unique spirit of collaboration, experimentation, and community? In this course, we will explore the history and the philosophy behind BMC’s distinctively experiential and experimental model of liberal arts education.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner +
Cost: $260 (+ $25 materials fee)
Beginner Mushroom Growing Weekend
In this course, we’ll learn how to start mushroom cultures using wild tissue samples, spore prints, and liquid culture, learn about grain and sawdust spawn and innoculating shiitake spawn onto oak logs.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner-Advanced Beginner
Cost: $260 (+ $15 materials fee)
Plant Cordage and Tulip Poplar Bark Bucket Weekend
Design and craft your own basket from tulip poplar bark and plant cordage. We will discuss selection and harvesting of appropriate bark and cordage materials with a focus on the Southern Appalachians.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner +
Cost: $260 (+ $35 materials fee)
Living Sculpture: Foraging, Sculpting, and Creating with Driftwood and Succulents Weekend
Driftwood and succulents will provide the base for our creations. We will forage for lichen, nuts, seed heads and more to complete our sculptures. The final product can be used as a table centerpiece or a fairy house for bookshelf.
Weekend Course
Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Course Cost: $260 (+ $35 materials fee)
Having a Will – Creating Peace of Mind Weekend
We all know we need to figure out what happens to our property and legacy when we’re gone. But, we often postpone because we don’t know where to start. Anyone who has gone through it knows that there is more to having a will than just showing up in the lawyer’s office or going online and filling out a form. In this program, we’ll walk through the decisions that you need to make and collect the information necessary for getting it all done.
Weekend Course
Level: All
Course Cost: $260 ( + $85 materials fee)

2025 CCA Summit: Faith-Based Organizing & Theological Action in the Wake of Helene near Asheville, NC 5/17
2025-05-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Montreat Conference Center-Anderson Auditorium, 303 Lookout Rd., Montreat, 28757
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, faith communities across our region stepped up to provide comfort, aid, and support. Now, it’s time to harness our collective love and power to not only heal but build a stronger, more resilient future. This one-day grassroots organizing summit will equip faith leaders, activists, and community members with essential skills for movement building and theological action.
What to Expect:
Learn the fundamentals of organizing, movement building, and qualitative leadership in today’s context.
Explore how faith-based networks can amplify impact and create lasting change.
Engage in hands-on workshops to develop tools for collaborative efforts and theological action.
Facilitators:
Dr. Timothy Conder & Dr. Dan Rhodes – The Black Mountain School of Theology and Community
With over 30 years of grassroots organizing experience and decades of ministerial, academic, and community research, Conder and Rhodes will guide participants in building a people-powered movement for justice, sustainability, and the protection of our shared spaces.
🌿 Join us as we come together to turn faith into action for our communities!
**Please join us for coffee and snacks at 8:30 am (Breakfast is NOT included). Lunch IS included in the cost of the ticket. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when you register.
If you feel inspired to join MountainTrue and continue your support as a member, we invite you to consider making a membership donation in the “additional donation” section of the registration page.
**We don’t want cost to be a barrier to anyone who would like to attend. Scholarships are available to those in need. Please contact Amy Finkler at amy@mountaintrue.org for more details.
Discounted group rates are available if you have a group of at least 3 people. Please use the Group Registration form to register a group. Deadline for registering is May 3rd!

Haywood Rising
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | NC
Haywood Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce its inaugural “Haywood Rising: Spring Festival Building Hope” event, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Allen’s Creek Park. This community-wide celebration will feature live music, a food truck, and a shed raffle—all to support Habitat’s mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
“Haywood Rising represents the heart of what Habitat is all about—a community coming together to help families build better futures,” said Ryan Newell, Executive Director of Haywood Habitat for Humanity. “This event replaces our traditional annual campaign with something more interactive, where everyone can witness firsthand the impact of their support.”

Elizabeth Brim: Iron Pearls
2025-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Mirrorball Gallery + Studio Lounge, 84 Pacolet Street, Tryon, NC, 28782, United States
Mirrorball Gallery is proud to present a special exhibition and fundraiser, in partnership with the Tryon International Film Festival (TRIFF), spotlighting the extraordinary work and legacy of acclaimed blacksmith and sculptor Elizabeth Brim. The gallery will feature a curated selection of Brim’s iconic iron works, including her signature life-sized steel creations, during a limited-time exhibition in Tryon, NC.

Hendersonville Ballet presents: Paquita featuring The World Keeps Turning
2025-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium, 180 W Campus Dr, Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina 28731, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Hendersonville Ballet presents Paquita Grand Pas featuring The World Keeps Turning on May 17-18th at the BRCC Thomas Auditorium. Paquita Grand Pas is a famous and captivating segment of the ballet Paquita. The ballet is known for its vivacious character dances, beautiful costumes, and the spirited Grand Pas (a grand dance) that showcases technical ballet skill and ability. The World Keeps Turning is an original modern dance piece that explores the urge to control time and the opposing reality. Come support local dancers and enjoy this family friendly event!
