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Come laugh at Asheville Community Theatre’s presentation of the entertaining musical “Working 9 to 5” this weekend! You may remember the storyline from the move where “three female employees team up to dream up ways they could rid themselves of their horrible chauvinistic boss. These ladies live out their wildest fantasy to give him the boot and, while he is out of commission, take control of the company. There’s nothing these ladies can’t do!” Friday, March 02, 2018: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, March 03, 2018 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday, March 04, 2018 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm 35 E Walnut St, Asheville, NC (828) 254-1320 http://ashevilletheatre.org/events/9-to-5-the-musical/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Biltmore’s “Fashions from Titanic the Movie” is now on display throughout the Mansion until May 13, 2018. Included in the price of admission, you can experience the glamour of 45 dazzling Titanic film costumes of this elegant era of the Vanderbilts. In fact, George & Edith Vanderbilt had tickets for the maiden voyage of the Titanic but decided last minute to leave a week earlier on the sister ship Olympic. Now is your chance to come see why this film earned 11 Oscars including Best Costume Design. (Romantic Asheville photo) Discounted two-day Biltmore tickets are available to guests of Asheville Vacation Homes See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more BILTMORE ESTATE  “A Vanderbilt Christmas in Asheville NC” There’s still time to experience the Biltmore House in its Christmas finery on display through January 7, 2018! With thousands of lights, fantastically decorated trees, miles of garlands and live music, you can celebrate the holiday season exploring this 250 room mansion in style! (Romantic Asheville photo of the Banquet Hall) Guests of www.AshevilleVacationHomes.com may purchase discounted daytime tickets good for two consecutive days! www.Biltmore.com See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS and BILTMORE ESTATE  WINTER LIGHTS 2017 at the NC Arboretum is an awesome display of 500,000 LED lights! Stroll through their famous gardens of spectacular displays with a backdrop of holiday music. Weekends enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at the Arboretum’s Savory Thyme Café buffet (reservations required). Romantic Asheville photo. Must buy tickets in advance! Winter Lights Tickets $18; children $12. Open nightly from 6 to 10PM through Dec 31, 2017. The North Carolina Arboretum is located next to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance ramp at Milepost 393. From I-26, take Exit 33 and follow NC 191 South for two miles to the entrance on right. www.ncarboretum.org/exhibits-events/winter-lights/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Lake Julian Festival of Lights! Through December 23, 2017 from 6-9 PM. Enjoy 1000’s of lights as you drive through the 16th annual Christmas light show’s 50 animated and stationary light displays. (Romantic Asheville photo) Location: Julian Lake Park: 406 Overlook Road Extension in South Asheville off Long Shoals Road near Biltmore Park. $10 per passenger vehicle and $20/large vans motor coach & buses. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Buncombe County Special Olympics. Save on advance tickets ordered online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-julian-festival-of-lights-tickets-38118264756 See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Sweet! Gingerbread House 25th Annual National Competition 2017 displayed at the Omni Grove Park Inn with amazing creative entries made entirely of edible materials (except for the base). Judged on 1) Overall Appearance; 2) Originaligy & Creativity; 3) Difficulty; 4) Precision; 5) Consistence of Theme. At least 75% must be gingerbread. General public viewing is November 26, 2017 to January 4, 2018. Exhibit is free to view, however, parking fee is $20 (half goes to local non-profits). Pictured is the 2016 Grand Prize winner. (Romantic Asheville photo) While at the Inn be sure to make reservations at one of the awesome restaurants. 290 Macon Ave, Asheville NC (800) 438-5800 https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/things-to-do/upcoming-events/national-gingerbread-competition See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Flat Rock Playhouse Live Theater Mainstage presents “Christmas Spectacular” music & dance with holiday favorites ranging from traditional carols to country Christmas classics. This festive show is for the WHOLE family! (Romantic Asheville photo) Beginning in 1940 with a few summer performances, it is now designated “The State Theatre of NC." The FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE throughout the year offers a delightful variety of musicals, dramas, comedies and classics with wide appeal. Considered one of the “Top Ten Theaters in the Country,” the Flat Rock Playhouse offers quality professional entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. Nov 25 – Dec 22, 2017; Seats from $15 to $50 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC (828-693-0731) www.flatrockplayhouse.org See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  “Tis the Season” Holiday Fair 2017 with over 200 vendors at the WNC AG Center Holiday shopping event with fabulous art, crafts, gifts home décor and tasty holiday food and NC wines. Get a jump start and shop NOW for all those wonderful one-of-a-kind holiday gifts! (Website photo) Friday, Nov 17: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday, Nov 18: 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, Nov 19: 11 am – 5 pm Adults $4; Children under 12 are free; FREE PARKING WNC AG Center 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher NC (Davis Event Building; Gate #5) https://www.wncholidayfair.net/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Asheville Outlets event on Sat, Nov 18 begins the holiday season with live music, crafts, strolling magic, balloon art. At 5 PM Santa will make an appearance in a parade through the center of the mall escorted by the Enka-Candler Fire Truck and the Enka High School Marching Band! He will officially light the 24 foot tree in front of the Forever 21 store. Shop all the 75 Outlet Stores for great Christmas gift bargains! FREE photos with Santa! (Romantic Asheville photo) 800 Brevard Road Asheville, NC 28806 www.shopeashevilleoutlets.com See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS and Places to SHOP  “HOLIDAY MAGIC” is the theme of the annual downtown Asheville Parade on Saturday, Nov 18, 2017. An annual event for more than 70 years, this 90 minutes parade has 100 entries including marching bands, dance & cheer squads and delightful holiday floats! (Romantic Asheville photo from 2016) Be sure to come plenty early for best viewing along the 1 mile route. Parade begins at 11 AM. It travels up Biltmore Avenue from Charlotte Street toward Pack Square (the performance area), turns left on Patton Avenue and ends on French Broad Street. See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS  Downtown Asheville’s WINTER LIGHTS extravaganza partners again with the NC Arboretum for a creative holiday light display in the heart of downtown’s Pack Square with even more pizazz than last year! The theme “Holiday Magic” inspires downtown businesses to decorate their windows competing for prizes (winners announced Dec 6.) Romantic Asheville photo. Be on hand for the lighting ceremony at 6 PM on Saturday, Nov 18 and enjoy free hot chocolate from the French Broad Chocolate Lounge! See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Canton Labor Day Festival 2017 – the biggest & best yet! This is event has been held for one hundred eleven years!!! Great live entertainment, Handmade Craft Expo, Papertown Kids Village, Free Gospel Concert, Parade, Vintage Car Show, Historic Museum & More!
Buy advance tickets at Ingles stores! Sunday, Sept 3 – Monday, 4, 2017: noon – 9 PM Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton, NC. http://www.cantonlaborday.com/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS The famous Apple Festival Street Fair in downtown Hendersonville NC is this Labor Day weekend! For over 60 years, this popular event offers 4 days of freshly picked apples, arts & crafts, food and free live entertainment at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Special kids activities, rides & inflatables await your little ones! (Romantic Asheville photo)
Monday’s spectucular finale at 2:30 - 5 PM includes the King Apple Parade with professional floats, bands, youth groups, antique cars, fire trucks and more! Festival Location: Main Street in downtown Hendersonville, NC Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2017 10AM – 8PM For a complete listing of daily events: http://www.ncapplefestival.org/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS Winged Wonders: Step into the World of Butterflies at the NC Arboretum in Asheville NC. See the miracle of metamorphosis!
On display now through October 29, 2017 (9 AM – 5 PM daily) inside the Baker Exhibit Center Greenhouse, this is an indoor butterfly exhibit featuring a chrysalis-rearing chamber and a walk-through butterfly house where visitors can meet a whole host of local butterfly species, including monarchs, swallowtails and more. Exhibit support provided in part by The NC Arboretum Society, and iHeartMedia Asheville. Refer to website for directions, hours & pricing: www.ncarboretum.org/ See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more KIDS! Things To Do Hendersonville Eclipse Information
The Hendersonville Visitor Center completely sold out of eclipse glasses last Wednesday and is not expecting another shipment. Hendersonville commemorative eclipse t-shirts are available for sale at the Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street. The price of the shirts is $15 for youth sizes through adult x-large and 2x are $16 http://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/latest-news/hendersonville-eclipse-information Check the Visitor Center Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/VisitHendersonvilleNC/ Where can I watch the eclipse in Henderson County? Historic Courthouse Square – eclipse viewing on Main Street, begins at 2pm – free eclipse viewing glasses will be handed out while they last – open to the public Henderson County Public Library – 1-3 pm – free viewing glasses available between 1pm and 2pm (while supplies last) – NASA live feed in Kaplan Auditorium, viewing on field behind library Solar Eclipse and Moon Pie Wine Sipping Party – Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – Noon-5pm – enjoy viewing the eclipse with a glass of local wine and a Moon Pie Good public viewing locations: The Park at Flat Rock, Mills River Park, Fletcher Community Park, Jackson Park, Westfeldt Park, East Flat Rock Park Except Delays in Popular Viewing Areas With an influx of visitors expected for the solar eclipse on August 21, U.S. Forest Service staff remind visitors to keep the forests clean and safe. Plan ahead and prepare for the eclipse weekend, August 18 to 21. Recreation sites on the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are expected to be at full capacity for the eclipse so have alternative plans if needed. https://www.facebook.com/nfsnc The Blue Ridge Parkway expects throngs of people looking up at the sky for a once-in-a-lifetime view on Monday, August 21st. From around 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., a total solar eclipse will cross much of the southern section of Parkway. For updates go to: https://twitter.com/BlueRidgeNPS… See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS FREE SOLAR ECLIPSE FESTIVAL in downtown Asheville’s PACK SQUARE PARK where you can experience a 99% eclipse! Enjoy music, food and fun hands-on eclipse related activities with the Museum of Science and University of North Carolina from noon – 3 PM. Come early to allow for traffic & parking! You can also experience the event at the NC ARBORETUM where the first 250 cars will get free eclipse glasses. Explore the trails, gardens & exhibits while you wait. (Romantic Asheville photo) Monday, August 21, 2017: Beginning to end, the eclipse is from 1 PM to 4 PM. See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Asheville Comedy Festival 2017 is the largest comedy event in the Southeast!
This 11th year event has over 50 comedians selected from 400+ applicants around the world performing their stand-up routines for 4 days. It’s aptly called: “Laugh Your Asheville Off!” This is a special time for comedians, fans & TV network executives to gather. (Romantic Asheville photo) Wed, August 9 - Sat, Aug 12, 2017 For a list of performers, locations, times & to purchase tickets: www.AshevilleComedyFestival.com See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS LEAF Festival in downtown Asheville NC is Friday & Saturday, August 4 – 5, 2017 in Pack Square Park! FREE!
Be prepared for an awesome time & come wearing your best funky attire! Community diversity is celebrated in music, art, culture & food. Enjoy the family-friendly workshops, fun activities, shop for local handcrafts & food from culinary artists. Three stages feature over 200 performers, 80+ local culinary and craft arts vendors, & the LEAF Art Dash 5K! www.theleaf.org/downtown/ See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS CRAFT FAIR OF THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS is the biggest & best show of the year now in its 70th year! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as you explore over 200 craftspeople filling two levels of the Civic Center in downtown Asheville NC! The artists are from the Southern Highland Craft Guild which has a rigorous jury process for its members from the mountain counties of 7 states. Meet & purchase directly from these remarkable artists! (Romantic Asheville photo) $8 Admission & children under 12 are free. July 21 – 23, 2017 (10AM – 6PM & Sunday is 10 AM – 5 PM) U.S. Cellular Center, 87 Haywood St., Asheville NC (828) 298-7928 www.craftguild.org See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  4th of July Lake Julian in South Asheville Fireworks Extravaganza are one of the largest around! FREE. Fireworks starts at dark but come early & enjoy the day. Bring a lawn chair or blanket & find a spot along the lake. There are picnic tables, grills, a sand volleyball court, two horseshoe pits, boat rental and a playground. Bring a picnic! No pets please due to crowds.
Park at Estes Elementary School on Long Shoals Road across from the lake. Daytime shuttle runs 8 AM-6 PM. From Asheville take I-26 East to Exit #37. Turn left at the light onto Long Shoals Road. (Buncombe County Recreation Services photo) See CATEGORIES on right of the page for more EVENTS Big 4th of July Celebration in downtown Asheville NC! Beginning at 2 PM – 6 PM in Pack Square Park is the Ingles Independence Day Celebration with the Splashville Fountain, children's activities including a bouncy house. 5 PM live music begins for the evening. Food trucks on hand, restaurants are open, beer & wine will be available to purchase. And, of course, FIREWORKS at 9:30 PM. (No outside alcohol, coolers or pets in the park.) (Romantic Asheville photo) See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS  Celebrate your 4th of July in Hendersonville NC!
For more information or a concert schedule, call the Henderson County Tourism at 828-693-9708, 800-828-4244 or www.visithendersonvillenc.org. See CATEGORIES on right of this page for more EVENTS |
AuthorStephanie Joy Johnson, owner and hostess for Asheville Vacation Homes! I love sharing what I know about this amazing place in the Blue Ridge Mountains where I live! CATEGORIES
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