What to Do – May 2015

Friday, May 1
My Wonky World
The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., where they can view Sandi Anton’s work as well as the works of the 27 other gallery artists. My Wonky World will run May 1-31, 2015.

Friday, May 1
Art After Dark
Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on beautiful Main Street, Waynesville. Festive Art After Dark flags denote participating galleries. “Emerging Artists” Becky Burnette, jewelry metalsmith, and Crystal Allen, clay artist, will be kicking off the Art After Dark season at Twigs and Leaves Gallery, Friday evening, May 1, 6-9 p.m. Both are recent graduates of Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Program and have evolved into amazingly talented artisans. Friday evening, as you stroll through the gallery’s 145+ primarily regional artists, enjoy piano music by Waynesville’s Diane Wolfe and delight in the savory hors d’eurves.

Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2
Asheville Wordfest 2015
“The City Narrative / The Narrative City.” A celebration of the many voices that make up a place. At Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Asheville campus downtown. $25. asheville.lr.edu

Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2
In Song: Sing On
Sing-a-long led by Oakland-based artist David Wilson. Friday, May 1 from 6-9 p.m. Bring a song or join along. Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. Explore where art can take you. CCCD’s Benchspace Gallery & Workshop, 67 Broadway St., Asheville. Call (828) 785-1357 or visit www.craftcreativitydesign.org.

May 1-3
French Broad River Festival
Outdoor family music festival featuring multiple stages, a mountain bike race, whitewater raft race, kids’ village, vendors, and food. At the Hot Springs Campground & Spa. Purchase tickets at www.FrenchBroadRiverFestival.com.

May 1-10
Brighton Beach Memoirs
May 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 and May 3 & 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the HART Box Office at (828) 456-6322 Tues-Sat. from 1-5 p.m., or at www.harttheatre.org. Performances are at the HART Theatre, 250 Pigeon St. in Waynesville.

 


Diana Wortham Theatre

Saturday, May 2 – The Annie Moses Band. Universally acclaimed for their electrifying instrumental virtuosity and shimmering, layered vocals, the Annie Moses Band blends fiddle, jazz, and classical influences with soaring, folk inspired vocals, creating a sound that is both refreshing and familiar. 8 p.m.

Friday, May 15 – Karan Casey. As a member of Solas for four and a half years and now six albums into her solo career, Karan Casey has garnered awards and Grammy recognition while wooing audiences around the world with her pristine voice.

Tickets: Regular $30, Student $25, Children 12 and under $15; Student Rush day-of-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530 or www.dwtheatre.com.

Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 South Pack Square, downtown Asheville
(828) 210-9837, www.dwtheatre.com

 


Saturday, May 2
Independent Bookstore Day
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Toast at 5 p.m. Trivia contest hosted by Allan Wolf. Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe, 55 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville, (828) 254-6734, www.malaprops.com

Saturday, May 2
Folkmoot Spring Sale & May Day Celebration
Music, dancing, kids activities and special foods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Friendship Center. Cash in on our spring-cleaning fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Hazelwood School in Waynesville. The Folkmoot Festival is set for July 16-26. Tickets are available at www.FolkmootUSA.org.

Saturday, May 2
Once Upon a Time… A Whimsical Art Show
Opening reception for Marcy Jackson’s exhibit of fantastical art, greeting cards and more. 5 p.m. at Fountainhead Bookstore, 408 N. Main St., Hendersonville. On display May 1 through July 10, 2015. Hours 10-6 p.m.

Saturday, May 2
Songwriter Frankie Leo’s “Farewell Montreat”
With special guest Nathan Stitely. 8 p.m. Folk, pop, rock. $8; $5 students. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.

Saturday & Sunday, May 2-3
Weaverville Art Safari
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tour of galleries and art studios. Details, maps, and more at www.weavervilleartsafari.com.

May 3 & 4
Auditions for Oklahoma
Auditions for chorus, dance corps and supporting roles held on May 3 & 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the HART theater in Waynesville. The production runs from July 10 through August 2, 2015. Directed by Steve Lloyd, music directed by Sandi Boone, choreography by Cord Scott. Actors should come with sheet music. Rehearsals begin May 18. For more details contact HART at harttheater@gmail.com.

 


Blue Ridge Ringers

Community handbell ensemble presents two hour-long concerts. A free will offering is requested.

Sunday, May 3 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Tryon, 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 16 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Brevard, 4 p.m.

Call (828) 692-4910 or email blueridgeringers@gmail.com

 


Monday, May 4
“Take Two” Jazz Series
Pianist Bill Bares with special guest Rick Simerly, trombonist. 7:30 p.m. $12. White Horse, 105c Montreat Road, Black Mountain. (828) 669-0816, www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.

Tuesday, May 5
Gallery Opening
Ceramic art of Melanie Dyel and Blue Fire and other gallery members. Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery, 238 Clingman Avenue, Asheville. Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6
Retrospective Collective
Area Musicians Perform Paul Simon’s Graceland beginning at 6 p.m. at Isis Music Hall. Purchase tickets at www.safeandsoundavl.com.

Thursday, May 7
Rock The Taste
Restaurant competition in Black Mountain. Sample local food, brews, and wines. 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets and more details at www.exploreblackmountain.com, or call 800-669-2301.

 


Comedy at the Altamont

Thursday, May 7 – Comedian Eric Hunter. 
Doors 8 p.m. Show 9 p.m. Comedy. Ages 18+.
$7 adv.; $10 day of show.

Thursday, May 14 – Reasonably Priced Babies.
 Asheville improv comedy troupe.
Doors 7 p.m. Show 8 p.m. All ages.
$10

Thursday, May 21 – Comedian Mcqueen.
 Doors 8 p.m. Show 9 p.m. Ages 18+.
$10 adv.; $15 day of show.

Altamont, 18 Church Street, Asheville
(828) 270-7747, www.thealtamont.com

 


Saturday, May 9
Appalachian Pastel Society
Free meeting and demonstration featuring Barbara Jaenicke. 10 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Church, 495 Cardinal Road, Mills River. Workshop from 1-4 p.m. Registration required. $55; APS members $45. www.Appalachianpastelsociety.org.

Saturday, May 9
Whole Bloomin’ Thing Spring Festival
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Waynesville’s Historic Frog Level. Visit us at Facebook.com/wholebloominfestival

 


The Strand Theater

May 7 – The Delta Billies, 7:30 p.m. $8 adv.; $10 at door. Rockabilly, Western Swing, Blues.

May 14 – Open Mic. Signup at 6 p.m., performance at 7 p.m.

May 21 – The Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project, 7:45 p.m. $10 adv.; $12 door. Bluegrass, soul, reggae, and rock n’ roll.

May 24 – Lee Roy Parnell, 7:30 p.m. $35. Delta blues, road house rock, southern boogie, Texas swing, and gospel.

May 30 – Shana Tucker, $30 adult; $25 student; $15 child. Singer-songwriter and cellist performs ChamberSoul™.

Movies

May 8 – May 20Selma

May 22 – June 3Still Alice

The Strand Theater, 38 N. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786, www.38main.com

 


May 8-24
Letters and Notes Found on the Windshield at the Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot.
In a small town in the Florida Panhandle, a series of correspondence has been found between two people: she works at Piggly Wiggly, he is a plumber. May 8-24 with performances in 35below Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., downtown Asheville. For more information, please call (828) 254-1320, or visit the website, www.ashevilletheatre.org.

May 8-17
Steel Magnolias at BMCA
Written by Robert Harling and directed by Stuart Williams, DDS, the performance is scheduled to coincide with Mother’s Day weekend. “This is the perfect show to round out our second season and celebrate all things beautiful!” said BMCA Executive Director Gale Jackson. Shows: 7:30 p.m. May 8, 9, 15 & 16; 3 p.m. May 10 & 17. Tickets are $15 plus tax. Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street. Call (828) 669-0930 for more details.

Saturday, May 9
Ravel and the Duke
The Asheville Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel and the Duke, Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville. Tickets start at $22 for adults and $11 for youth, and are available through the ASO office or the U.S. Cellular Center ticket office. For more information go to www.ashevillesymphony.org or call (828) 254-7046.

Saturday, May 9
The Upstairs Artspace
“Storytellers,” features paintings by Arden Cone, Margaret Curtis, Dawn Hunter, and Anna Jensen. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. On display through June 19, 2015. 49 South Trade Street, Tryon. Call (828) 859-3408, or visit www.upstairsartspace.org

Saturday, May 9
Second Saturday Event
Demonstrations, refreshments, music, and a showcase of ceramic arts. Odyssey Cooperative Art Gallery, 238 Clingman Avenue, Asheville. Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10
River Arts District Studio Stroll
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more details visit www.riverartsdistrict.com.

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10
Fiber Weekend
Fiber Weekend is free and takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Two fashion shows will be held on Sunday, May 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. The Folk Art Center is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in east Asheville. For more information, call (828) 298-7928 or visit www.craftguild.org.

Saturday & Sunday, May 9 & 10
LaZoom Mother’s Day Tours
The team at LaZoom Bus Tours created a special 75 minute Mom’s Day Ride that is sure to make her day! Only four shows: Saturday, May 9 at 5 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets are $23. Must be 13 years or older. LaZoom Bus Tours, 1 ½ Battery Park Avenue, Asheville. Call (828) 225-6932, or visit www.lazoomtours.com.

Sunday, May 10
Greek Mother’s Day Luncheon
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cafeteria style with a variety of Greek gourmet dishes: Lamb Shank, pastichio, Spanakopita, Chicken Riganato, Dolmathes, and pastries. Greek folk dancing and tours. Carry out from 10:30 a.m to 2 p.m. Call the church at (828) 253-3754 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or the Hellenic Center at (828) 254-7424 the day of the luncheon for more details or to place an order. At the Morris Hellenic Cultural Center of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Ave.

Sunday, May 10
Tennis
Concert by Denver couple Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley. Dreamy tracks, throwback beats with Moore’s eloquent lyrics. The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. (828) 232-5800, www.thegreyeagle.com.

Tuesday, May 12
Hey Rosetta!
The band was recently featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” on line stream. In addition, their video for “What Arrows” premiered at USA Today. Of the video, which is part of the final Fogo footage, USA Today says, “The presentation itself is simple—the group and their instruments, awash in projections of crashing waves as the song crescendos—but the song is equal parts anthemic, dreamy and meditative…” Catch Hey Rosetta! live on Tuesday, May 12 at The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Call (828) 232-5800 or visit www.thegreyeagle.com

May 12 – June 20
Art in Bloom Gallery Show
This will be the ninth year the Center has organized this multi-day immersion in art and flowers. The art gallery show is May 12 – June 20. Gallery hours are from 10-5 Monday through Friday and admission is free. The diverse collection is on display for nearly a month before the three day fundraising event to give the floral designers time to gather the materials necessary to complete their floral designs. The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is located in the Old City Hall at 225 W. State Street in Black Mountain. For more information call (828) 669-0930 or visit www.BlackMuntainArts.org.

Wednesday, May 13
Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Conference
Micro-Business in the 21st Century. 8:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Hellenic Cultural Center, 227 Cumberland Ave., Asheville. Keynote speaker is Dorothy Clark. HandMade in America, (828) 252-0121. Visit www.handmadeinamerica.org.

May 13-17
Conference for Folk Music Professionals
Eigth annual conference held at the Montreat Conference Center. Panels, mentorships, keynote speakers, awards, performances and networking opportunities. Details at www.serfa.org

Saturday, May 16
QuickDraw
On Saturday, May 16, guests join to see forty artists create original works, and then buy them at auction to put supplies on art shelves and fund innovative art teacher grants. Now in its 14th year, QuickDraw patrons are the lifeblood to invigorating teachers and inspiring students. 4:30-9:30; shotgun start 5-6 p.m. Laurel Ridge Country Club, Cupp Lane, Waynesville. Tickets are $60 per person and include admission, auction registration, live quickdraw, and meet-the-artists buffet. For the complete schedule and to purchase tickets visit www.WNCQuickDraw.com.

Saturday, May 16
Black Mountain Garden Show & Sale
Vendors will sell perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, native trees, shrubs, iris, day lilies and garden accessories. Great food and a quilt raffle. Free. This event is hosted by a non profit group of volunteers to help keep Black Mountain beautiful by planting and maintaining public garden sites. Tenth Annual Black Mountain Garden Show and Sale, Saturday, May 16 from 9 to 4 p.m. at the Monte Vista Hotel, 308 W. State Street in Black Mountain. Contact Susan Chabot for details, (828) 301-4347.

Friday, May 15
How to Talk to Rockstars
With author Alli Marshall. Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Malaprop’s Café and Books, 55 Haywood Street, downtown Asheville. Call (828) 254-6734, or visit www.Malaprops.com

 


The Celebration Singers of Asheville

Selections from I Never Saw Another Butterfly, and Bundibár.

Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at Unity of the Blue Ridge Center, 2041 Old Fanning Bridge Rd, Mills River.

Saturday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave., Asheville.

Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St., downtown Asheville.

Admission is free; donations requested at the door. For more information call (828) 230-5778 or visit www.singasheville.org

 


Saturday, May 16
Toe River Paint-Out
Prizes totaling $1,000. Held rain or shine in downtown Burnsville. Open to artists of all ages and skill levels working in all painting and drawing mediums. To enter, visit www.toeriverarts.org. $30 entry fee; no fee for students ages 5 to 18, or register the day of the event. Exhibit at the Burnsville TRAC Gallery May 16 – June 20, 2015.

Saturday, May 16
Bud Break and Live Music
12-5 p.m. at Addison Farms Vineyard. Featuring the Vince Junior Band. Bring your friends and join us for a beautiful day in the vineyard with friends, music and wine. Wine tastings and Corner Kitchen catered picnic lunches available. For more details and to preorder a picnic lunch, go to www.addisonfarms.net/budbreak.

Saturday, May 16
Hike the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Hike from Bee Tree Gap Road to Rattlesnake Lodge and then down to the Parkway, about six miles. Good views, wildflowers, history, ruins dating back to 1903. Moderate level of difficulty. Meet at 10 a.m. in Asheville and return around 3 p.m. Contact outings leader at Jane Laping at janelaping@sbcglobal.net or call (828) 772-0379.

Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17
Faery And Earth (FAE) Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Highland Lake Cove Retreat Center in Flat Rock. $10 adult, $5 child (ages 5-15), under 5 free. Facebook.com/fairyandearthfestival

Saturday and Sunday, May 16 & 17
The Honey Hollar Band
The Honey Hollar ladies pick a fiddle and guitar to provide a lot of good old fashioned ‘hootin and hollarin’ fun! Come on out to your local library and join in the great old time country music of the Honey Hollar band! Concerts take place Saturday, May 16 at 3 p.m. at the Waynesville library, and Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at the Canton library.

Sunday, May 17
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse Celebrates Ten Years of Music
Confirmed performers include Ray Chesna, Chris Rosser, Al Petteway and Amy White, Dana and Susan Robinson, Todd Hoke, Michael Reno Harrell, Annie Lalley and Joe Ebel, Friction Farm, Tim Grimm, and Zoe and Cloyd. Tickets are $20/$18 plus tax and are available at www.uuasheville.org/mountain-spirit-coffeehouse. Seating is at 6 and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. At the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville.

Sunday, May 17
Pizza Pan-Demonium!
With Asheville becoming a national food and brew destination it only makes sense for local pizza companies to show off their best slices with both judge and audience voting for prizes in three categories: 1) Best MeatCombo, 2) Best Veggie Combo, 3) People’s Choice.

These great restaurants have already signed on: All Souls, Barley’s, Brixx, Del Vecchios, Favilla’s, Frank’s Roman Pizza, Mellow Mushroom, Nona Mia, Strada, and more to come! Family friendly event. Tickets for “Pizza Pan-Demonium!” are $20 adv ($25 at the door) and include free pizza, beer, and entertainment. Kids under age 12 are $5 and teens are $10 at the door. Tickets and info: http://bioflyer.wordpress.com/bioflyer/pizza-pan.demonium/

Sunday, May 17
Fireships
Fireships makes guitar-driven alt-folk that’s dreamy and fiery, spontaneous and well-crafted. Their whimsical video for “Countdown Time” was shot guerrilla style all over New York City, from the USS Intrepid (where they were able to sneak inside an actual Mercury Era space capsule), to the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. At the Bywater Brewery, 796 Riverside Dr., Asheville. Call (828) 232-6967 or visit www.bywaterbar.com.

 


Pan Harmonia

Pan Harmonia’s 15th season concludes with J.S. Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerto #4.

Sunday, May 17, Masonic Temple, Downtown Asheville. Tickets from $10-$35. Students $10; limited seating.

Thursday, May 21 at 7:30 White Horse 105 Montreat Rd Black Mountain. Tickets: $16.50 advance, $22 at the door, $5 students.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.pan-harmonia.org

 


Opening at HART

Nunsense – Opens May 22. Directed by Suzanne Tinsley.

The 39 Steps – Opens June 19. Directed by Julie Kinter.

Oklahoma! – Opens July 10. Directed by Steve Lloyd. Chorus and dance auditions May 3 & 4 at 6:30 p.m.

HART, 250 Pigeon Street, Waynesville
(828) 456-6322, www.harttheatre.com

 


May 22-24
Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival
ABSfest attracts burlesque artists from around the world, and with three days of inspiration, performance, workshops, professional development, it’s a juggernaut of awesomeness that has spawned the glorious birth of a successful sister festival, the Virginia Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, in Richmond, VA. At locations around Asheville. For tickets, reservations or more information, please visit www.absfest.com

Saturday, May 23
Just Brew It Homebrew Festival
The Wedge, 2-5 p.m. Homebrew competition and tasting festival benefit. Open to Just Economics members. Membership starts at $25. Reserve your spot today at JustEconomicsWNC.org

Saturday, May 23
Newly Grown Tales
Conceived of by local director Jeff Catanese, Newly Grown Tales is an improvisational look at several different types of folktales. Included are a fairy tale, a tall tale, a fool’s tale and an origin tale, all designed to use the suggestions of the children in the audience as plot points. Show at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5. Call (828) 254-1320, or visit ashevilletheatre.org. Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., Asheville.

 


AmiciMusic

Cellist Lawrence Stomberg and pianist/Artistic Director Daniel Weiser will be performing works by Shostakovich, Grieg, and Foss.

Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. at Isis Restaurant in West Asheville. $15 for concert plus brunch available for $7-11. Reservations strongly recommended by calling Isis at (828) 575-2737

Saturday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at White Horse Black Mountain. $15 for advanced purchase or $20 at the door. Call (828) 669-0816 or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.

Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. at All Soul’s Cathedral in Biltmore Village. $15 for Church members and $20 for general admission. Tickets available at the door. Additional 10% discount available for tickets purchased in advance at amicimusic.org.

 


AmiciMusic presents the DeMasi Brothers

On Memorial Day weekend, AmiciMusic will present two concerts with the DeMasi Brothers, award-winning folk musicians who have toured nationally and have appeared regularly on NPR, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight singing songs of tolerance, friendship, and peace.

On Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. they will perform at White Horse Black Mountain. Tickets are $10. Call White Horse at (828) 669-0816 or visit www.whitehorseblackmountain.com.

On Memorial Day, Monday May 25 at 3 p.m., they will perform a special “Picnic for Peace” house concert in the Beaverdam area of Asheville. Upscale barbecue will be served along with drinks. Cost is $25pp, with discounted $15 seats for members of any UU Congregation and all U.S. Veterans. Reservations at www.amicimusic.org or by calling Dan at 802-369-0856.

 


Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24
Kenilworth Art Studio Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a map and more information, please visit www.kenilworthartists.org.

Sunday, May 24
Asheville Area Piano Forum Spring Benefit concert
The Asheville Area Piano Forum 10th Annual Spring Benefit concert, Sunday, May 24 at 3 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Room of the Deerfield Retirement Community,1617 Hendersonville Road. Patron Tickets $40; Adult $25; $3 for Students 13-21; Students 12 and under, free. Tickets may be purchased by emailing rlrodwell@bellsouth.net, or through www.ashevillepiano.org.

Sunday, May 24
Ruscelli di Primavera
The Rutherford Chamber Consort present Ruscelli di Primavera, Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m. Biltmore United Methodist Church, 376 Hendersonville Road, Asheville. Free. (828) 274-2379.

Sunday, May 24
Christopher Tavernier
Performs Schubert’s Trout Quintet and a Suite by Milhaud Sunday, May 24 at 4 p.m. at the Biltmore United Methodist Church in Asheville.

May 24-30
Wild Food & Fermentation Workshop
Sandor Katz will give participants the tools to naturally heal their bodies with fermented foods and wild edibles. In Asheville. Visit www.ashevillage.org/wild-food-fermentation-workshop.

Saturday, May 30
Hearing Voices, Seeing Visions?
Two films will be screened, Knowing You, Knowing You, and The Hearing Voices Network, 25 Years On, Volume 2: From Psychiatry to Society. Free. 12 noon to 3 p.m., Haywood County Public Library, Waynesville, 678 South Haywood Street. www.intervoiceonline.org, www.hearing-voices.org

Sunday, May 31
Asheville Young Musicians Club benefit concert
Asheville Young Musicians Club presents its fourth annual benefit concert Sunday, May 31 at 3 p.m. at Bent Creek Baptist Church, 1554 Brevard Road in Asheville. Tickets are $20 each; $10 for students. For tickets and more information please contact (828) 681-9732 or email aymc2011@gmail.com or kristieskimnc@gmail.com. Visit the AYMC Facebook page at aymc2011.

Every Saturday in May
Live Art Demonstrations
Artists will showcase the hammer dulcimer, ceramics, and fiber vessels. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.. Free, at Mountain Made Art Gallery, 1 Page Ave., Grove Arcade, Asheville.(828) 350-0307

Thursday, June 18
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
7:30 p.m. at The Asheville Community Theatre. Visit www.ashevilletheatre.org.

Fine Artists and Crafters Wanted
Applications due by July 1, 2015
Colorfest, Dillsboro’s Fine Arts & Crafts Fair, is looking for artists of all mediums. Festival to be held on October 3, 2015. Prizes awarded. To apply, go to www.visitdillsboro.org, email Connie Hogan, chogan4196@gmail.com, or call David Marker at (828) 631-0900.

Call for Artists
56th Annual Art on Main Fine Art / Fine Craft Festival
Juried and judged show produced by the Arts Council of Henderson County. Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download an application from www.acofhc.org. email acofhc@bellsouth.net, or call (828) 693-8504.

Plein-Air Painting Workshops
Trail & Palette will host two plein-air painting workshops near Asheville in June. NYC-trained artists and Montana geologist offer a Hudson River School approach to landscape painting. Details, registration at www.trailpalette.com.

Adorable Puppies
Two AKC registered male and female Yorkie puppies for adoption. Trying to find a good home for them. Good with kids and other pets. Health guarantee and current on shots. For pictures and details contact Collindelaney@live.com.

Call for Artists
10th Annual Come to Leicester Art Tour to be held in August. We are looking for new artists to join the tour. For more information write to cometoleicesterstudiotour@gmail.com.

Spruce Street Market
Participate in a weekly artist vending area located in Downtown Asheville! It takes place every Saturday in July, August, and September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please visit www.SpruceStreetMarket.com