government & poLitiCs blUe ridGe repUbliCan women • 2nd THURSDAYS, 6:30pm - The Blue Ridge Republican Women's Club meets monthly at the Renaissance Hotel, 31 Woodfin St. Gatherings feature guest speakers. $18 for optional dinner at 6pm. Info: www.buncombegop.org. bUnCombe CoUnty repUbliCan women's ClUb • TH (10/11), 11:30am - The Buncombe County Republican Women's Club will meet at Cornerstone Restaurant, 102 Tunnel Road. Featured speaker: Martha Jenkins, third vice-president of the National Federation of Republican Women. Restaurant prices apply. Info: 277-7074. Candidate forUm: asheville Civitan ClUb • TU (10/16), noon - The Asheville Civitan Club will host a luncheon forum featuring candidates for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners and Commission District 1 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St. $10 for lunch. Info and registration: esheary@aol. com. CampaiGn forUm: leaGUe of women voters • MO (10/15), 6:30-8:30pm - The League of Women Voters will sponsor a campaign forum featuring candidates for District 3 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners and N.C. House of Representatives District 116 at the Skyland Volunteer Fire Department, 9 Miller Road. Free. Info: www.ablwv.org. Candidate issUes forUm • MO (10/15), 7:30pm - A non-partisan candidate forum and Q&A session will be held at Jackson County Library, 310 Keener St., Sylva. Free. Info: 361-3447. UnC-tv debate • WE (10/16) & WE (10/24), 7pm Debates between the major party candidates for Governor of North Carolina will be televised on UNCTV. Info: www.unctv.org.
kiDs asheville Christian aCademy open hoUse • TH (10/11), 9-11am - Learn about the K4 and kindergarten programs' academics, Christian perspective and values during this open house event. 74 Riverwood Road, Swannanoa. Info: 581-2200 or www. ACAlion.org. the asheville CommUnity Children's ChorUs aUditions • Through WE (10/31) - A selective children's chorus, open to grades
3-7. No prep needed. Info and audition: andrewhiler76@gmail.com. events at rei Located at 31 Schenck Parkway. Info: 687-0918 or www.rei.com/ asheville. • MO (10/15), 6-8pm - Scout Night will feature classes on knot tying, maps and outdoor basics for Boy and Girl Scouts ages 8 and up. Free. Registration requested. franCine delaney new sChool for Children • Through TU (11/6), 7-9pm Francine Delaney New School for Children will host "compelling dialogue, community building and a call to action" during a nineweek session at 119 Brevard Road. $30 includes materials, with discounts for public school teachers. Childcare available with advanced registration. Info: www.buildingbridges-asheville.org or 777-4585. hands on! This children's museum is located at 318 North Main St., Hendersonville. Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm. Programs require $5 admission fee/free for members, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.handsonwnc.org or 6978333. • WE (10/10), 11am - Grandma Story Woman. All ages. • FRIDAYS through (10/12), 11am - A four-part class on learning Spanish creatively will use games, dramatic play and movement. $40/$35 members for series. Registration required. • TH (10/16) - Mad Hatter Day invites children to wear their craziest hat. Free with admission. Held throughout the day. • WE (10/17), 11am - "Caregiver and Me" class will focus on bringing books to life through acting, art and creative movement. $10/$5 members. • TH (10/18) - Critter Craft will focus on cats throughout the day. kid's niGht at the mUseUm • 2nd FRIDAYS, 5-9pm - The Colburn Earth Science Museum presents an evening of fun, detailed science with Colburn Earth Science Museum educators. The evening will feature lessons, crafts, games, dinner and more. Open to children grades K-5. 2 South Pack Place. $20/$16 members and additional siblings. Info: www.colburnmuseum. org or 254-7162. play and learn literaCy proGram • TUESDAYS through FRIDAYS, 9am - Play and Learn, an eightweek pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds, will be held at various locations throughout Buncombe County. New classes begin in September. Sponsored by Smart Start. Free. Info and locations: marna.holland@asheville.k12.nc.us or 350-2904. spellboUnd Children's bookshop 21 Battery Park Ave. Free, unless otherwise noted. Info: www.spell-
boundchildrensbookshop.com or 232-2228. • SATURDAYS, 10:30-11am - Story time for ages 4-7. swim lessons • WEEKLY - The YMCA hosts group, private and semi-private swim lessons at 30 Woodfin St. Mon. & Wed., 5:30-7pm; Tues. & Thurs., 4:30-6pm; & Sat., 10amnoon. Prices vary: 210-9622. take the staGe yoUth theater proGram • MONDAYS & THURSDAYS, 5-8pm - The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department offers a youth theater program for ages 12-19 at Old Armory Recreation Center, 44 Boundary St., Waynesville. Free. Info: takethestageyouththeatre@live.com or 550-5498. ymCa family niGht • FR (10/12), 5-8pm - YMCA Family Night will feature square dancing, swimming, crafts, food and more. Held at the Reuter YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd. Free. Info: www. ymcawnc.org/centers/reuter or 651-9622.
musiC sonG o' sky show ChorUs (pd.) TUESDAYS, 6:45pm Rehearsal at Covenant Community UMC 11 Rocket Dr. Asheville, NC 28803. Guests welcome. Contact: www.songosky.org Toll Free # 1-866-824-9547. asheville symphony orChestra • SA (10/13), 8pm - The Asheville Symphony Orchestra will perform Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2, along with works by Takemitsu and Strauss, featuring Valentina Lisitsa (piano). $20-$58 with discounts for students. Held at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood St. Info: www.ashevillesymphony.org. • FR (10/12), 3pm - A symphony talk with music director Daniel Meyer will be held in UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. Info: http:// olliasheville.com or 251-6140. blaCk moUntain Center for the arts Old City Hall, 225 W. State St., Black Mountain. Mon.-Wed. and Fri., 10am-5pm; Thurs., 11am-3pm. Info: www.BlackMountainArts.org or 669-0930. • MO (10/15), 7:30pm - The USAF Heritage Ramblers (Dixieland jazz). Free. blUe ridGe orChestra Info: www.blueridgeorchestra.org. • WEDNESDAYS, 7pm - Open rehearsals for the Blue Ridge Orchestra will be held most Wednesdays in the Manheimer Room of UNCA's Reuter Center. Free. Call for confirmation. Info:
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www.blueridgeorchestra.org or 251-6140.
• WE (10/17), 8pm - Anya Hinkle of Dehlia Low. $5.
Ridge Parkway. Free. Registration required: 295-3782.
hendersonville CommUnity band Info: 696-2118 or www.hcbmusic. com. • SU (10/14), 3pm - The Hendersonville Community Band will perform in the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, Flat Rock. $10/students free.
UnCa faCUlty showCase • TH (10/18), 7:30pm - A showcase of UNCA's music faculty will be held in the university's Lipinsky Auditorium. $5. Info: music.unca. edu or 251-6432.
friends of the smokies hike • TH (10/18) - A moderate 9-mile hike along the Caldwell Fork Loop, hosted by Friends of the Smokies, will depart from Asheville at 8:30am and Waynesville at 9am. $35. Info and departure locations: www. friendsofthesmokies.org or 4520702.
mUsiC at brevard ColleGe Events take place in Brevard College's Porter Center for the Performing Arts. Info: www.theportercenter.org or 800-514-3849. • SU (10/14), 3pm - David Kirby Memorial Scholarship concert. Donations encouraged. • TH (10/18), 7:30pm - Symphonic winds and choir concert. Free. Info: 884-8211. open miC • SUNDAYS, 5-7pm - An open mic will be hosted weekly at the Westmont Commons Apartment Homes' community center, 120 Chamberlain Drive. Info: ebarker@ bellpartnersinc.com. pan harmonia • SU (10/14), 5pm - Pan Harmonia will premiere a new work by jazz pianist and composer Dana Wilson, performed by Kate Steinbeck (flute) and Kimberly Cann (piano). Held at the Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St. $15/$12 in advance/$5 students. Info: www.pan-harmonia.org. • FR (10/12), 2pm - An open rehearsal will be held at the Altamont. Free. performanCes at diana wortham theatre Located at 2 South Pack Square. Info: www.dwtheatre.com or 2574530. • FR (10/12), 8pm - The Jeremy Kittel Band (fiddle, improv, acoustic). $30/$25 students/$15 children 12 and under. st. matthias mUsiCal performanCes Located at 1 Dundee St. (off South Charlotte). Info: 285-0033. • SA (10/13), 7:30pm - Works by William Duckworth will be performed by three concert pianists. Presented by Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and Lenoir-Rhyne Graduate Center. Free. • SU (10/14), 3pm - A vocal jazz concert with Sharon LaMotte and the Call That Jazz Quartet. Donations accepted. the bUddy holly experienCe • TH (10/11), 8pm - "Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience" will be presented at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. $32. Info: www.tryonarts.org. the maGnetiC field 372 Depot St. Info: www.themagneticfield.com or 257-4003. • TU (10/16), 8pm - Train on the Island (low-fi folk). $5.
vfw CoUntry niGht • SATURDAYS, 9pm - VFW Post 891, 626 New Leicester Highway, hosts a night of country and rock music with the 100 Proof Band. $7/$5 members. Info: 254-4277. wayne henderson • SU (10/14), 4pm - Wayne Henderson (finger-picking guitar) will perform as part of the Guitar Academy of WNC's Music Listening Room series. Held at 35 Duncan Hill Road, Hendersonville. $23/$20 in advance. Info: www.wncguitaracademy.com. wind ensemble ConCert • SU (10/14), 4pm - UNCA's Wind Ensemble will perform in Lipinsky Auditorium. $5/students free. Info: www.music.unca.edu/calendarevents.
outDoors brp hike of the week • FR (10/12), 10am - An easy 1-mile hike to Skinny Dip Falls will depart from Looking Glass Rock Overlook, MP 417 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Bring water, hiking shoes and be prepared for autumn weather. Free. Info: 298-5330. Cradle of forestry Route 276, Pisgah National Forest. Admission: $5/children ages 15 and under free. Some programs require an additional fee. Info: www.cradleofforestry.org or 877-3130. • SA (10/13), 9am-5pm - Camping in the Old Style: See fire by flint, steel and friction, campfire cookery, canvas tents and traditional camp tools in this model of an early 1900s camp. Presented by the Schiele Museum classic camping team. events at rei Located at 31 Schenck Parkway. Info: 687-0918 or www.rei.com/ asheville. • WE (10/10), 6-8pm - A class on bike maintenance will focus on how to fine tune a derailleur. Do not bring bikes. $40/$20 members. Registration required. • TU (10/16), 6:30pm - A presentation on hiking the Camino de Santiago will be hosted by local hiker Olga Pader. Free. Registration required. flat top manor toUrs • SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS, 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm - Tours of Flat Top Manor, the former home of Moses and Bertha Cone, will be led by Blue Ridge Parkway rangers. Departs from Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, MP 294 on the Blue
hemphill bald • SA (10/13), 10am-2pm - A moderate, 6.8-mile hike to Hemphill Bald will be hosted by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Well-behaved dogs welcome. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, hiking shoes and a camera. $10/free for members. Info and directions: rich@appalachian.org or 253-0095. lake James state park N.C. Highway 126. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. Info: 584-7728. • FR (10/12), 7-9pm - An astronomy program will be held at Camp Lake James. Call for info and directions. • SA (10/13), 10am - N.C. Forest Service’s McDowell County Rangers will present a program in honor of Fire Prevention Week at the Catawba River Area office. Registration requested. toUr de falls • SA (10/13) & SU (10/14), 9am2:30pm - Tour de Falls invites the public to enjoy DuPont State Forest's waterfalls via shuttle buses, departing every 30 minutes from 1300 Staton Road, Cedar Mountain. Bring snacks, water and outdoor clothing. Buses are not handicapaccessible and pets are not permitted. $12/$6 children ages 6-17/ under 6 free. Info: www.dupontforest.com or 692-2929.
parenting events at pardee hospital All programs held at the Pardee Health Education Center in the Blue Ridge Mall, Hendersonville. Free, but registration is required unless otherwise noted. Info and registration: www.pardeehospital.org or 692-4600. • TH (10/11), 6:30-9pm - Childbirth classes will focus on birthing options, breathing patterns and comfort. intro to letterboxinG • SA (10/13), 10:30am Letterboxing combines a scavenger hunt, an art project, cooperation and problem solving. Learn the basics, experience the thrill of hunt and leave with a starter kit. Workshop is geared towards parents and educators. Held at REI in Biltmore Square Park. $30. Info: nowyacookin@yahoo.com. tiny tykes • WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS,10amnoon - Tiny Tykes offers crafts,