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by Jen Nathan Orris
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305-2225. • Through MO (10/21) - Hoard Reflex, a solo show by Julie Armbruster. Swannanoa Valley Fine Arts League Red House Studios and Gallery, 310 West State St., Black Mountain. Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., noon-4pm. Info: svfal.org. • Through MO (10/28) - Still Life: In or Out of the Box. The Dogwood Gallery Located at Artisan Catering and Deli, 1390 Sand Hill Road, Candler. Info: 665-3800. • Through MO (9/30) - Works by Mary Catherine Cozens. The Junction 348 Depot St. Info: www.thejunctionasheville.com or 225-3497. • TH (9/19) through SU (10/13) Every Day a Little Death, works by Randy Siegel. The UpDraft Fine Art Gallery 84 Walnut St. Mon. & Thurs., 11am-7pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am9pm; Sun., 11am-7pm. Info: facebook.com/Updraft.Gallery. • Through MO (10/7) - Nudes: A Sacred Arrangement of Grace and Form. • FR (9/13), 6-8pm - Opening reception.
Condom Couture What: Condom Couture, to benefit Planned Parenthood in Asheville.
Why: Western North Carolina artists are stocking up on prophylactics, but not for the reasons you might think. Local designers are hard at work transforming condoms into haute couture for Planned Parenthood’s upcoming fashion show. Each garment will be made of a rainbow of condoms to emphasize the importance of safe sex and
to support Planned Parenthood’s efforts to prevent and treat sexually transmitted infections. The funds from the fashion show will go toward expanding the nonprofit’s STI services and reproductive health education in our region. The fundraiser’s food will be just as offbeat as the fashion. The evening will include a catered menu from Blind Pig Snout, including nutella beef skewers with chimichurri and lamb meatballs with cumin aioli. Aaron Price and Vendetta Creme will provide the music as guests mill around Pack Place Atrium. No benefit is complete without libations, which will be available as a cash bar. Wicked Weed will bring some of its noteworthy beer and World Market will make sure the wine flows freely.
SEPTEMBER 11 - SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
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When: Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Pack Place Atrium, 12 Biltmore Ave. $35; $30 in advance. Info: pphs.org/cart
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Toe River Arts Council The TRAC Center Gallery: 269 Oak Ave., Spruce Pine. Burnsville TRAC Gallery: 102 W. Main St. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm. Spruce Pine info: 765-0520. Burnsville info: 682-7215. General info: toeriverarts.org. • Through SA (9/28) - New Traditions: Contemporary Perspectives from a Traditional Landscape, works by Potters of the Roan guild, will be on display in the Spruce Pine gallery. Info: pottersoftheroan.com. Transylvania Community Arts Council Located at 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30am-4:30pm. Info: artsofbrevard.org or 884-2787. • Through FR (9/13) - Connestee Art League exhibit. Tryon Gallery Trot • 2nd SATURDAYS, 5-8pm Downtown Tryon presents art, music, refreshments and more. Free. Info: facebook.com/ TryonGalleryTrot. Upstairs Artspace 49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: upstairsartspace.org or 8592828. • SA (9/14), 5pm - The 100 x 100 Canvas Project will feature original paintings.
Art/Craft Fairs Celebration of the Arts • TH (9/19) through SU (9/22), 9am-5pm - Celebration of the Arts show and sale will be held at Isothermal Community College's Foundation Performing Arts Center. Free. Info: rcvag.com. Ooh La La Curiosity Market • SA (9/14), 10am-4pm - This market will include local art, jewelry, music and a raffle to benefit Animal Haven, an Asheville nokill shelter. Held in Pritchard Park. Info: avl.mx/fr. Paris of the South Flea Market • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 8am-3pm - The Paris of the South Flea Market will feature a "gypsy-style" market including handmade clothes, jewelry, art, food trucks and live music. Held at U.S. 70 at Lytle Cove Road. Free to attend. Info: avl.mx/s5. The Little Flea • SATURDAYS, 3-7pm - The Little Flea will feature produce and hand-selected fares and wares behind Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Road. Free to attend. Info: littleflea.org. Waterfall Craft Show • FR (9/13), 9am-5pm - Juried crafters will offer locally made items for all ages in an indoor setting. Held at the Masonic Lodge, 174 E. Main St, Brevard. Free to attend. Info: 885-8245.
Auditions & Call to Artists Different Strokes • MO (9/16) & TU (9/17), 6-9pm - Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective seeks males and females who can convincingly play high school students. Info, audition location and appointment: differentstrokesavl@gmail. com or 279-0467.
Historic Barns Photo Contest through Sept. 27. Info: madisoncofair.org or 380-9146. LYLAS • MO (9/16), 7:30pm - LYLAS will host auditions for its sketch comedy troupe at 35below, 35 E. Walnut St. Info: lylas.org. Miss Asheville and Miss Blue Ridge Valley Competition • Through SU (9/22) - The Miss Asheville and Miss Blue Ridge Valley competitions will accept applications through Sept. 22. Info: info@missasheville.org. Montford Park Players • SA (9/14), 10am-6pm & SU (9/15), 1-6pm - Auditions for A Christmas Carol will be held at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. Info and registration: http://avl.mx/zy. TC Arts Council Applications available at tcarts@ comporium.net or 884-2787. • Through WE (9/18) - TC Arts Council will accept submissions for its collaborative exhibit through Sept. 18. Works must be created by two or more artists. The Book Club Play • FR (9/13) - Auditions for The Book Club Play, open to equity and non-equity actors, will be held at N.C. Stage, 15 Stage Lane. Info and appointment: ncstage.org.
Benefits Bike For Life Fun Ride • SU (9/15), 3pm - A familyfriendly fun ride and picnic, to benefit Sisters Of Mercy Urgent Care, Arts For Life, Asheville Pregnancy Support Services and Sports Outreach, will kickoff the 2013 Bike For Life ride across N.C. Held at Carrier Park, 500 Amboy Road. $20/family suggested donation. Info: facebook.com/bikeforlifeNC.
Flat Rock Playhouse Child Auditions • FR (9/13), 5-7pm & SA (9/14), 10am-5pm - Flat Rock Playhouse will host auditions for its upcoming children's productions of Disney's Mulan Jr. and A Christmas Story. Held at Robin R. Farquhar Education Center, 1855 Little River Road, Flat Rock. Info and appointment: 693-3517.
Fall Fashion Show Fundraiser • SU (9/15), 2-4pm - A fall fashion show fundraiser, to benefit Black Mountain Center for the Arts, will feature Black Mountain realtors modeling fashions by Lucy Anne. The evening includes door prizes, mimosas and snacks. Held at 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. $30. Info: BlackMountainArts.org. or 6690930.
Historic Barns Photo Contest • Through FR (9/27) - The Appalachian Barn Alliance will accept submissions for its
Feasting for FEAST • TH (9/12), 6pm - A fundraiser for FEAST, a non-profit providing healthy cooking education, will feature food from Chorizo, MG