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what to do guide Monday, September 3
Free Labor Day Concert Members of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra will perform on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage in Pack Square Park. The 90 minute concert will be conducted by Daniel Meyer beginning at 7 p.m. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain the concert will be held in the U.S. Cellular Center’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Call (828) 254-7046 or visit www.ashevillesymphony.org.
September 3 - October 7
Let Color Be Itself An installation by Rena Ruark Lindstrom. At the end of the exhibition, the panels will be distributed freely. On display September 3 through October 7 at West End Bakery, 757 Haywood Road Asheville, NC. (828) 606-7597.
The Blue Ridge Orchestra Chamber Players Two performances commemorating those who died on 9-11-2001 and honoring the survivors and rescuers. Free to the public.
Sunday, September 9 at 4 p.m., St. Giles Chapel, Deerfield.
Tuesday, September 11 at 7:30
p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, Charlotte St., Asheville.
www.blueridgeorchestra.org (828) 230-1760 will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Gallery 86, 86 N. Main Street in Waynesville. For more information visit www. haywoodarts.org.
September 8
Friday, September 7
Appalachian Pastel Society Meeting/ Workshop
Sahar Fakhoury – Journeys Opening reception 5:30 to 8 p.m. On display through Sunday, September 30, 2012. 16 College Street in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 251-5796 or visit www.ashevillegallery-of-art.com.
Friday, September 7
Piercing the Mundane “The Women of NoHa” on display through Saturday, September 22, attempts to bring to light that which is often overlooked. An artists reception
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Meeting from 10 to noon with a free demonstration of using pastels to Dairy Farmer create paintings of by Walter Stanford. landscapes, florals, animals, and fantasy by illustrator Walter Stanford. For more information visit www.appalachianpastelsociety. org or call Miriam Hughes at (610) 389-0058.
Saturday, September 8
5th Annual Apple Fest Fundraiser From 1-5 p.m. in the Hickory Nut Forest Eco-Community organic apple orchard on Rt. 74A in Gerton/Bat Cave, NC. $3 donation per car, $2 per bag of apples. Apple picking, apple bobbing, apple cider pressing and more. For details visit www.HickoryNutForest.com or www.LaughingWatersNC.com.
Saturday, September 8
The Unknown Horowitz AAPF presents The Unknown Horowitz: New Insights into the Man and His Music. First Baptist Church Vladimir Crocker Auditorium, 5 Horowitz Oak Street, Asheville. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free and open to the public. www.ashevillepiano.org
Sunday, September 9
Great Performances Party Hosted by the Asheville Lyric Opera Guild from 4-6 p.m. at Posano Cafe, 1 Biltmore Ave., downtown Asheville. Watch great opera. Cash bar, free hors d’oeuvres, $20. RSVP (828) 669-1139 or visit www.sprawls.org/aloguild
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Saturday, September 15
Pan Harmonia: Trios with a Twist
Symphonie Fantastique
Wednesday, September 12
Horizons – Past and Present Exhibition of photographs by Jon Michael Riley. Reception from 5-6:30 p.m. On display through September 28, at Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. Info: (828) 251-6436.
September 13-15
Stand-Up Comic Nick Thune Nick’s absurdest view and deadpan wit combined with the soothing lull of his guitar. Tickets $15. At the Altamont theatre, 18 Church St., downtown Asheville, www.myaltamont.com.
Saturday, Friday, September 14
Kathy Mattea Grammy-winning singer Kathy Mattea and her band; CD release concert for Calling Me Home. Diana Wortham Theatre, 8 p.m. Call (828) 257-4530 or purchase at www.dwtheatre.com.
September 14-16
The Southern Green Living Expo The latest green products and 48 new, one-hour, green living seminars. At the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville. Tickets: $9 at the door. Discounted tickets available at www. southerngreenlivingexpo.com.
September 14-15
Celebrating a Decade of Quilting 10th Annual Ashe County Piecemakers Quilt Guild Quilt Fair, ’Our Journey: Celebrating a Decade of Quilting’. Friday, 10-6; Saturday, 10-4. Judged Quilt display, Vendor Village, Small Quilt Silent Auction. Jefferson Station, 20 East Ashe Street, West Jefferson, NC. Visit www.ashequilters.org
September 14-16
Mountain Heritage Pow Wow Friday 8 to 8; Saturday 9 to 8; Sunday 10 to 5. Luck-of-the-Draw Dance Competitions; Registration $5. Admission: Adults $5; Children $2. At the new Mountain Heritage Expo Center, Micaville Loop, off 19E between Burnsville and Spruce Pine, NC. Visit www.blueridgepowwows.org
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Sunday, September 9
Guitarist Amy Brucksch and flutist Kate Steinbeck perform with Scottish Amy Brucksch, bassoonist Rosalind Kate Steinbeck Buda. Tickets: $12 in advance, www.pan-harmonia.org; $15 at the door. 5 p.m. at the Altamont Theater, 18 Church Street, downtown Asheville, www.myaltamont.com.
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The Asheville Symphony Orchestra begins its 52nd season at 8 p.m., at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. The concert will be conducted by Daniel Meyer, and feature the world-renowned violinist Chee-Yun. Tickets are available at the US Cellular Center box office, and range in price from $58 to $20. Visit www.ashevillesymphony.org or call (828) 254-7046 for more details.
Saturday, September 15
Anything Goes – Everything Shows Mail art exhibit opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Courtyard Gallery, in the Phil Mechanic Building, 109 Roberts St., Asheville. Visit www. ashevillecourtyard.com.
Saturday, September 15
Art in Autumn One of the premier juried art festivals in the Southeast. 110+ artists working in basketry, clay, digital Jen art, drawing, fiber, glass, Swearington jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. Free admission and parking. The show opens at 10 a.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. Downtown Weaverville, www. artinautumn.com
September 15-16
32nd Annual Heritage Weekend This free festival features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-5 at the Folk Art Center, Milepost 382 off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC.
September 15 - October 13
M.I.L.F. The Musical A Family Friendly Tale of Inappropriate Love. Tickets $13/16 available at The Magnetic Field, 372 Depot Street in Asheville’s River Arts District, www. themagneticfield.com.
Sunday, September 16
Car Wash, Car Show, and Cookout Blue Ridge Rollergirls work to raise money for league travel and costs. From 11-3 p.m. at Green River Auto, 1935 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC. Donations accepted!
Tuesday, September 18
Junior Appalachian Musicians Old-time mountain music lessons for children in 4th grade and older. $90 for the school year. Student registration
from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Canton Middle School, 60 Penland Street, Canton, NC. Contact Kay S. Miller at (828) 452-0593 or info@haywoodarts.org.
Tuesday, September 18
Asheville Quilt Guild Meeting Art Quilter Frieda Anderson talks about using “Fun Fast Fusing” as a technique in creating quilts,10 a.m. at the Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 382, www.ashevillequiltguild.org
Wednesday, September 19
Fundraiser for Learning Disabled Adults Open Hearts Arts Center Student Talent Show funds mobile art classes for learning disabled adults. From 6:30-10 p.m. at Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Asheville, NC.
Friday, September 21
Asheville Chamber Music Series Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han perform at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place at Charlotte Street. Tickets are $35, students admitted free of charge. To purchase tickets or for more information call Nathan Shirley at (828) 259-3626 or visit www.ashevillechambermusic.org.
September 22
Haywood’s Got Talent II The second annual showcase of area talent with a $1000 top prize. The finals take place at 7:30 p.m. The event is a fund raiser for HART. At the Performing Arts Center at the Shelton House, 250 Pigeon St., Waynesville, NC. Visit www.harttheatre.com
Saturday, September 22
The Jubilee! Summer Orchestra Echo Cooperative presents Grammy nominated members of the Baltimore Consort at 3 p.m. Mindy Rosenfeld, Flute; Ronn McFarlane, Lute. Jubilee Community, 46 Wall St. in Asheville. Visit www.fluteandlute.com
September 22-23
Henderson County Studio Tour A free self-guided tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Explore more than 40 studios. Painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, weavers, woodworkers, and glass artists in Henderson County. More details online, www.OpenStudioTourofHC.org
September 22-23
French Broad Fall Fest In Hot Springs where the French Broad River meets the Appalachian Trail. Features 12+ area breweries and music. $75 ticket includes a 5oz. souvenir glass, unlimited beer samplings, camping, and music. $60 for music and
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