We Love This Place – November 2013

Benefit for the BeLoved Community

An extraordinary literary and musical event takes place Sunday, November 17 at 7 p.m. Award-winning authors Ron Rash, Patricia Smith, Keith Flynn, and R. B. Morris read from their work, accompanied by Free Planet Radio, Bill Altman, Susi Gott Seguret, Jonathan Scales, Ten Cent Poetry, and other guest musicians.

All proceeds benefit The BeLoved Community, a volunteer organization that feeds, clothes, and advocates for the homeless and disenfranchised citizens among us. Help end homelessness and make a stand for social justice.

At the Diana Wortham Theatre. $20 for Students, $30 General Admission, $50 Vip Seating. For more details, call (828) 257-4530 or visit www.dwtheatre.com. Sponsored and produced by Keith Flynn and LIVE at White Rock Hall.

Asheville Gallery of Art Celebrates 25 Years

The Asheville Gallery of Art (AGA) opened its doors on November 1, 1988. AGA, Asheville’s longest-established downtown art gallery, celebrates its 25th anniversary this month.

Located at 16 College Street, across from Pritchard Park, the gallery’s extensive collection ranges from quintessentially traditional to cutting-edge abstract.

AGA has been unique, important, and successful because of its commitment to Asheville area professional artists. View works by current AGA professionals at www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.

The Bernsteins are Back!

The ever-popular, always inappropriate Bernstein clan presents their 31st Annual Christmas Spectacular. We love it when the Bernsteins come to town, and they are promising an especially spectacular Spectacular this year on the big stage.

December 12-14 at Asheville Community Theatre, 372 Depot St., in Asheville. That’s right, a new venue for your favorite Jewish Family’s Christmas show!

Thursday, December 12 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 13 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.; Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 and 10 p.m. $15 for Thursday and late shows; $18 for Friday & Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. Not suitable for children or those easily offended. For more details visit www.themagnetictheatre.com