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Fun fundraisers
The BenDer gAllery 12 S. Lexington Ave. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10:30am-5pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: thebendergallery.com or 505-8341. • Through TU (12/31) - Through the Future, Brightly, works by Eunsuh Choi and Adam Waimon. The lAnguAge oF The BirDs • Through TU (11/5) - The Language of the Birds: A Ceramic Exploration of Alchemical Transmutation, a solo exhibition of BFA candidate Mary Katherine Donovan, will be on display at UNCA's Highmith Student Union Gallery. The upDrAFT Fine ArT gAllery 84 Walnut St. Thurs., 11am7pm; Fri. & Sat., 11am-9pm; Sun., 11am-7pm. Info: facebook.com/Updraft.Gallery. • Through TU (11/5) - The Universe in a Cubic Foot; Small Sculptures to Delight the Senses. 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 (11/8) - Isis, works by Christine Kosiba and Shannon Whitworth.
Farm Burger benefit, minus the burger
True Blue ArT supply 30 Haywood St. Mon.-Sat., 10am-7pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: trueblueartsupply.com. • Through TH (10/31) - Penguin Inventions, works by Jarrett Rutland. upsTAirs ArTspAce
what: Farm Burger fundraiser, to benefit the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. whERE: Farm Burger, 10 Patton Ave. whEn: Thursday, Nov. 7, 7:30-10 p.m. $39. Info: avl.mx/027 why: Farm Burger is known for its grass-fed burgers, both beef and pork. But what would a burger joint be without the burger? Chef Chad Campbell is on a mission to find out. On Thursday, Nov. 7, Farm Burger will open its doors to hungry diners, all to benefit ASAP. The organization works yearround to connect local farmers with the public to strengthen the region’s food economy. ASAP pro-
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vides support to farmers and restaurants, hosts a yearly farm tour for the public and offers countless opportunities for kids to learn about the local food movement. Don’t expect one of Farm Burger’s mighty burgers at ASAP’s upcoming fundraiser. The event challenges Farm Burger’s chef to dream up a multi-course meal using local, seasonal produce. The details of the dinner are still a mystery, but perhaps Chef Campbell (pictured, left) will draw from the restaurant’s smorgasbord of toppings, which range from basil-tofu mayo to roasted bone marrow. All will be revealed at the benefit, which will no doubt carry on Farm Burger’s dedication to local food and ASAP’s commitment to our region’s farmers.
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49 S. Trade St., Tryon. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: upstairsartspace.org or 8592828. • Through (11/15) - The Things We Know: Seven Conceptual Artists. WArren Wilson's holDen gAllery The gallery is located on the campus of Warren Wilson College. Info: 771-3038. • Through SU (11/17) Jefferson Pinder: Work, Video and Performance Artworks, 2003-2012. • FR (11/1), 7pm - Curator talk with Julie Levin Caro. • TH (11/7), 7pm - An artist talk with Jefferson Pinder will be held in the university's Canon Lounge.
ArT/crAFT FAirs BArBer chrisTiAn liFe cenTer crAFT FesTiVAl • SA (11/2), 9am-3pm - Barber Christian Life Center will host a juried craft festival at First United Methodist Church, 6th and Church Streets, Hendersonville. Free to attend. Info: 697-1732. BesT oF DeerFielD crAFT shoW • SU (11/3), 1-5pm - The Best of Deerfield craft show will showcase works by Deerfield Retirement Community residents. Held at the retirement community, 1617 Hendersonville Road. Info: deerfieldwnc.org or 274-1531. counTry chrisTmAs BAzAAr • SA (11/2), 8am-2pm - A country Christmas bazaar will feature holiday ornaments and crafts, decorative items and a bake sale. Held at Church of the Redeemer, 1201 Riverside Drive, Woodfin. Info: 253-3588. Firehouse holiDAy crAFTs sAle • SA (11/2), 9am-3pm - The Firehouse Holiday Crafts Sale will be held at Barnardsville Fire Department, 100 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville. Free to attend. Info: 626-4288.
Weaverville Art Safari, a selfguided studio tour that features demonstrations, door prizes and more. Free. Info and map: weavervilleartsafari.com. • FR (11/1), 7pm - A preview party will be held at Weaverville Town Hall, 30 S. Main St. $10. Wnc poTTery FesTiVAl • SA (11/2), 10am-4pm - The WNC Pottery Festival will feature demonstrations and booths from 40 master potters. Held throughout downtown Dillsboro. $3/children under 12 free. Info: wncpotteryfestival. com or (800) 962-1911.
AuDiTions & cAll To ArTisTs ArTmArT • ONGOING - TC Arts Council seeks artists and crafters for its ArtMart in November. Info: tcarts@comporium.net. 8842787. clAxTon elemenTAry holiDAy crAFT FAir • ONGOING - The Claxton Elementary Holiday Craft Fair seeks vendors for its nov. 16 fair. Info: rachelfriel@yahoo.com or 5517391.
giFTs oF hope holiDAy FAir • SA (11/2), 10am-4pm & SU (11/3), 10am-2pm - The Gifts of Hope Holiday Fair, featuring products from Ten Thousands Villages, will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Free to attend. Info: 693-7458.
gArDen ArT exhiBiT • Through MO (11/11) Haywood County Arts Council will accept photograph samples of garden art, including fountains, sculpture and other garden-related works, through nov. 11. Info: info@haywoodarts.org.
oDyssey clAyWorks AcTion AucTion • SA (11/2), 5:30-8pm - Odyssey Ceramic Arts will host a live art auction at its studio, 236 Clingman Ave., featuring live music, organic local cuisine and beer. Afterparty to follow at The Grey Eagle. $20/$25. Info: odysseyceramicarts.com.
Jcc crAFT FAir • ONGOING - JCC seeks artists for its craft fair on nov. 17. Info: bwass78@gmail.com.
Tryon ArTs AnD crAFTs • Through SA (11/16) - A wearable art show, featuring jewelry, leather work and fiber arts, will be held at the Tryon Arts and Crafts Gallery, 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon. Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sat., 9am-1pm. Info: tryonartsandcrafts.org or 8598323. WeAVerVille ArT sAFAri • SA (11/2) & SU (11/3), 10am6pm - More than 40 artists will open their studios for the
Tc ArTs council’s holiDAy shoW • TC Arts Council’s Holiday Show and Sale will accept artwork from nov.18-20 at Transylvania Community Arts Council, 349 S. Caldwell St., Brevard. Info: tcarts@comporium.net or 884-2787. WriTers' Workshop • Through WE (10/30) - The Writers' Workshop will accept short stories for its fiction contest through oct. 30. Info: twwoa.org or writersw@gmail. com. • Through SA (11/30) - Memoirs of 5,000 words or less will be accepted through nov. 30.