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C A L E N D A R doWn on the fArm • SU (10/6) through TH (10/31) - Down on the Farm, photographs from an Appalachian farm, will be on display at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak St. A portion of sales benefits Appalachian Voices. Info: avl. mx/00y.
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Unless otherwise stated, events take place in Asheville, and phone numbers are in the 828 area code.
eVents At the turchin center Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts is located at 423 West King St., Boone. Info: 262-3017 or tcva.org. • ONGOING - Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective will be on display in Galleries A and B. • SA (10/5), 2-4pm - Panel discussion, gallery tour and reception.
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folk Art gAme BoArds • Through TH (10/10) - An exhibit of handpainted folk art game boards (checkers and tic-tac-toe) by Francine Menor will be on display at the Canton Public Library, 11 Pennsylvania Ave. Info: twigdiva.com or 6330202.
Blessing of the AnimAls • SU (10/6), 4pm - A Blessing of the Animals service will held by Central United Methodist Church at the Asheville Recreation Park, 67 Gashes Creek Road. Info: 253-3316. Brother Wolf AnimAl rescue A no-kill organization. Info: bwar.org or 505-3440. • WEDNESDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 10am-1pm - Outward Hounds invites the public to take adoptable dogs on local hikes. Meets at BWAR, 31 Glendale Ave. Free. free spAy Vouchers • The Humane Alliance offers free spay services for female felines. Pick up a Dudley Fund voucher at Humane Alliance, Pet Harmony, BWAR, Friends 2 Ferals or Asheville Humane Society. Info and appointment: humanealliance.org or 252-2079. grAce lutherAn church 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: gracelutherannc.com or 693-4890. • SU (10/6), 6pm - A Blessing of the Animals service will occur in front of Grace Lutheran Church. All pets are welcome. Free.
Art THIS SATURDAY • FUNCTIONAL METAL ART sAle (pd.) October 5, 10am-3pm, 244 Short Coxe Avenue. Salvage metal jewelry, planters, vases, candle holders and more amazing pieces. Original art at great prices! (828) 301-2243. www. skrapmonkey.com AmericAn folk Art And frAming Oui-Oui Gallery is located at 64 Biltmore Ave. Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm; Sun., noon-5pm. Info: amerifolk.com or 281-2134. • Through WE (10/23) - Wandering to the Verge, works by self-taught Southern artists. • TH (10/3) through WE (10/23) - Works by Spencer Herr. • FR (10/4), 5-8pm - Opening reception. Art At Asu Exhibits take place at Appalachian State University's Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, unless otherwise noted. Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 10am-6pm; Fri., noon-8pm. Donations accepted. Info: tcva.org or 262-7338. • ONGOING - Susan Webb Tregay: Contemporary Art for Adult Children will be on display in the Community Gallery.
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autumn at oz: Beech Mountain theme park, Land of Oz, hosts yearly Autumn at Oz festival this weekend (pg. 20).
• ONGOING - Orna Bentor: Landscapes Within will be on display in the Mayer Gallery. • ONGOING - Men Working: The Contemporary Collection of Allen Thomas, Jr. will be on display in the Main Gallery. • Through SA (10/19) - Beyond the Image: The Paintings of Warren Dennis will be on display in the Mezzanine Gallery. Art At BreVArd college Exhibits are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: brevard.edu/art or 884-8188. • FR (10/4) through FR (11/1) - An alumni exhibition will be held in the Sims Art Center. • FR (10/4), 5:30pm - Opening reception. Art At uncA Art exhibits and events at the university are free, unless otherwise noted. Info: unca.edu. • Through FR (10/4) - The UNCA art faculty exhibition will be on display in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery. Art At Wcu Exhibits on display in the Fine Art Museum, unless otherwise noted. Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm & Thurs., 10am-7pm. Free; donations welcome. Info: fineartmuseum.wcu. edu or 227-3591. • Through FR (11/22) Iron Maidens: Women of Contemporary Cast Iron.
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AsheVille Art museum Located on Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Tues.-Sat., 10am5pm and Sun., 1-5pm. Programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Admission: $8/$7 students and seniors/Free for kids under 4. Free first Wednesdays from 3-5pm. Info: ashevilleart.org or 253-3227. • ONGOING - Rebels with a Cause, a traveling exhibition of artwork from the Huntsville Museum of Art. • ONGOING - Lasting Gifts, works by Black Mountain College teachers and students. • ONGOING - Esteban Vicente: The Art of Interruption will feature works in painting, drawing and collage. • FR (10/4), noon - Lunchtime Art Break: selections from the Permanent Collection, with curator Frank Thomson. AsheVille BookWorks 428 1/2 Haywood Road. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 1-5pm; Sat., 1-4pm. Info: ashevillebookworks. com or 255-8444. • Through SA (11/30) - Printocracy will celebrate contemporary print culture. AsheVille first fridAy Art WAlk • FIRST FRIDAYS, 5-8pm - The Downtown Asheville Art District will host a First Friday Art Walk throughout downtown. A free hopon, hop-off trolley tour is available.
Info: ashevilledowntowngalleries. org. AsheVille gAllery of Art 16 College St. Mon.-Sat., 10am5:30pm; Sun., 1-4pm. Info: ashevillegallery-of-art.com or 251-5796. • Through TH (10/31) - Visual Capture, figurative and abstract work by Hal Boyd. • FR (10/4), 5:30-8pm - Opening reception. BlAck mountAin college museum + Arts center The center, which preserves the legacy of Black Mountain College, is located at 56 Broadway St., Asheville. Tues. & Wed., noon4pm; Thurs.-Sat., 11am-5pm. Info: blackmountaincollege.org or 350-8484. • ONGOING - Shaping Craft and Design at Black Mountain College. cAstell photogrAphy 2-C Wilson Alley. Tues.-Sat., by appointment. Fri. & Sat., 11am6pm. Info: castellphotography.com or 255-1188. • Through SA (10/5) - This Side of the Blue, works by Timothy Pakron. colorfest • SA (10/5), 10am-4pm - Catch the Spirit of Appalachia presents "ColorFest, Art and Taste of Appalachia," featuring a mural unveiling at 10am. Free. Info: spiritofappalachia.com or 293-2239.
hAndmAde in AmericA Located at 125 S. Lexington Ave. Info: handmadeinamerica.org or 252-0121. • Through FR (10/25) - Works by Tadashi Torii will be on display at Beverly-Hanks, 1 Town Square Blvd., Suite 140. • FR (10/4) through TH (10/31) - CSA Artists: Additional Works. • FR (10/4), 6:30-8:30pm - Opening reception. hArVest records Located at 415-B Haywood Road, Asheville. Info: 258-2999. • FR (10/4) through WE (10/30) - Cyclus/ Ovum/ Corpus, a solo show by Mary Claire Becker. Info: maryclairebecker.com. •FR (10/4), 6-8pm - Opening reception. hAyWood county Arts council Unless otherwise noted, showings take place at HCAC's Gallery 86, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Info: haywoodarts.org or 452-0593. • Through SA (11/9) - The Master Artists group exhibit. hotel indigo 151 Haywood St. Info: boutiquehotel-asheville. com or 239-0239. • Through TH (10/31) - Photography by Honour Hiers Stewart. mAttheW Zedler • Through TU (12/31) - Works by painter Matthew Zedler will be on display at Salon Blue Ridge, 518 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock. Info: matthewzedlerfineart.com. • Additional works by Zedler will be on display at Hendersonville Sports Club, 88 Oak Creek Lane, Hendersonville. micA fine contemporAry crAft 37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersville. Mon. & Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., noon-5pm. Info: micagallerync.com or 688-6422. • Through SU (11/24) - Works by Margaret Couch Cogswell. monte VistA hotel's first fridAy • 1st FRIDAYS, 5:30-8:30pm - AnTHM Gallery's First Friday will feature photography by Joye Ardyn Durham, live music and drink