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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Come see selections from the Asheville Art Museum's permanent collection during a tour of the exhibition Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind guided by a member of the Asheville Art Museum Docent Corps. This fall Roger Manley, a North Carolina based filmmaker, curator and author of the books Signs and Wonders: Outsider Art Inside North Carolina and the recently published Weird Carolinas, joined us to curate the latest installation in this provocative series exploring the...
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Monday, June 9th, 2008
Arts Extravaganza: Morning session, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., kindergarten - second graders
For the child who wants to try it all, this class provides exploration of drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture techniques. Mixed Up and Messy: Afternoon session, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m., kindergarten - second graders
Explore the limitless possibilities of drawing, painting and creating texture. For more information on the camps or to register, call 828.253.3227, ext. 122...
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Saturday, September 13th, 2008
This fall, the Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present works from all eight artists, celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 1908 show at the Macbeth Gallery. The exhibition showcases the collection of Mina and Stephen Weiner whose great affection for the group has fueled over forty years of collecting. Join us for an opening reception from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the collectors Stephen and Mina Weiner.
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Friday, July 11th, 2008
Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats Along the Way: A Retrospective of Paintings by John Baeder surveys John Baeder’s (1938-) 35-year obsession with roadside architecture, especially America’s diners.
Originally attracted to classic postcard images of Mom and Pop restaurants, Baeder spent most of his career depicting these beloved unpretentious restaurants. He has said he sees these paintings as pleas for preservation and diners are part of the American...
Friday, June 27th, 2008
Penland-based potter Cynthia Bringle will talk about her four decades as a ceramicist as well as the many different techniques and influences used to create her work during her Up for Discussion lecture at the Asheville Art Museum on Friday, June 27, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, July 12th, 2008
Food does not accompany films at the Asheville Art Museum, but it will definitely be on the mind of audiences July 12 + 13 during the weekend screenings of Sandwiches That You Will Like. This savory PBS documentary sends traveler/director Rick Sebak on a delicious journey across America in search of the best in sandwich cuisine. For more on this event, click
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
The Asheville Art Museum’s popular annual concert with pianist John Cobb will be at Diana Wortham Theatre Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 p.m. with a program to celebrate the exhibition Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats Along the Way: A Retrospective of Paintings by John Baeder.
Cobb, an international performer and recording artist who has worked directly with many of the most influential composers of our era, will perform compositions by Samuel Barber and Aaron Copland augmented...
Friday, July 18th, 2008
Learn more about the exhibition Let It Pour: Contemporary Craft Pitchers from the James Goode Collection from one of the people who helped decide what is on view. This exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and guest curated by Brian and Gail McCarthy, owners of Highwater Clays and founders of Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Art. Mr. McCarthy will join visitors to the Asheville Art Museum for a lunchtime...
Monday, July 21st, 2008
The Art Nouveaux will be getting messy as Odyssey Center for the Ceramic Arts hosts the group for an evening hands-on workshop. Guest instructors will...
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Come tour the Asheville Art Museum exhibition Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats Along the Way: A Retrospective of Paintings by John Baeder guided by a member of the Asheville Art Museum Docents.
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Friday, August 1st, 2008
The ARTmob hosts their annual summer film party in the Rhino Courtyard with a screening of Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film Pulp Fiction. Popcorn and drinks will be available, but guests must bring their own Big Kahuna burgers.
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
The Asheville Art Museum is screening Barry Levinson’s directorial debut Diner, a bittersweet tale about friendship filmed on location in a working Baltimore diner, on August 9 + 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. each day.
The film showcases actors Steve Guttenberg, Mickey Rourke, Paul Reiser and rising star Ellen Barkin and was nominated for a 1983 Academy Award for Best Screenplay and for a Golden Globe for Best Picture Comedy. Click
Friday, August 15th, 2008
Come see selections from the Asheville Art Museum's permanent collection during the Friday, August 15, 2008 tour of the exhibition Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind guided by Asheville Art Museum Adult Programs Manager Nancy Sokolove.
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Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Explore the work of artist Sigmund Abeles with the artist himself at the Asheville Art Museum starting at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 as part of the exhibition Uncommon Expressions: The Drawings of Sigmund Abeles and Jerome Witkin.
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Friday, August 29th, 2008
Philadelphia-based architect Richard Stokes, who has made a career re-designing neglected seaside motels and restaurants originally built in what has been called ‘Doo Wop’ style, will share highlights from his body of work on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Asheville Art Museum. Click here for more...
Thursday, September 11th, 2008
On Thursday, September 11, 2008 Pulitzer Prize winning illustrator Art Spiegelman will speak at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. Spiegelman is the creator of Maus, a gripping graphic novel about the Holocaust, and In the Shadow of No Towers, a personal work about his experiences during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He will discuss the history of independent comics and his experiences after more than 40 years in that business.
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Friday, July 25th, 2008
The Asheville Art Museum will be open regular hours during Bele Chere weekend (7/25-27). Please enter through the entrance at the Angel Statue.
Friday, September 5th, 2008
Friday, September 5 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Learn more about the smArt Speak: Distinguished Artist Series from Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager. All smArt Speak programs are part of the Asheville Art Museum's 60th Anniversary Celebration continuing all year. We thank the MetLife Foundation Museums and Community Connections program for sponsoring the smArt Speak programs allowing the Asheville Art Museum to bring these extraordinary artists...
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Friday, September 5th, 2008
Summer Art Camp Student Exhibition
Free
PACK PLACE COMMUNITY GALLERY
Visit the Pack Place Community Gallery September 5th – October 5th to see the variety of artwork created by the talented artists who participated in Summer Art Camp 2008. The Museum will host a closing reception on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. to honor the student artists.
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
A Taste of Art + Wine: Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Thursday, September 4 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum, celebrating its 60th anniversary, is hosting its annual A Taste of Art + Wine. We thank Barnett & Company, Investment Counsel for sponsoring the event. This event is held annually at Pack Place where local wine distributors donate and pour over 100 wines and beers. The event also has a silent auction with 100 to 150 items donated by local...
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
FILM SCREENING
American Splendor
September 4 – Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library
Starring Paul Giamatti, this...
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Opening reception: Saturday, September 13th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership or Museum Admission This fall, the Asheville Art Museum is delighted to present works from all eight artists, celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 1908 show at the Macbeth Gallery. The exhibition showcases the collection of Mina and Stephen Weiner whose great affection for the group has fueled over forty years of collecting.
Friday, September 19th, 2008
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Join us for a lunchtime Art Break, Friday, September 19. Mark Holland, an Asheville painter, presents Ruined Landscapes. In January, the Museum began presenting, Art Breaks, this lunchtime series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage visitors in a dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Each Art Break begins at 12:00 p.m. and is free with Museum...
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission
Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center
Marjane Satrapi adapted her poignant graphic novel into this 2007 animated film. An Academy Award Nominated film for Best Animated Feature, this coming of age story of a young girl during the Iranian Revolution in the 1970s combines the universal trials of adolescence with a unique perspective on the history of Iran. Created in the same visual style as her...
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
UP FOR DISCUSSION
Hope Larson: How to draw a comic strip
Sunday, September 21
Asheville Art Museum
Illustrator and graphic...
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Sunday, September 28th, 2008
FILM SCREENING
Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru No Haka)
September 28 – Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Asheville Art Museum
Released in 1988, this film explores the tragedies of war through the lives of two orphans struggling to survive in Japan during WWII. Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Akiyuki Nosaka and told in the style of Japanese anime, Grave of the Fireflies argues that compassion and comfort in times of grief are as important to survival as...
Monday, September 8th, 2008
Volunteer Docents Needed Leading group tours as a docent is a rewarding and wonderful way to share your love of art with students, children and adults. The Education staff provides ongoing docent trainings, which include exclusive previews of new exhibitions and behind the scenes discussions with Museum curators and special guests. We welcome new docents throughout the year. For more information,...
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Friday, October 3
12:00 -1:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership
or Museum Admission Come tour the Asheville Art Museum exhibition Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind guided by a member of the Asheville Art Museum Docents. Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind presents works from the permanent collection that probe art’s two oldest and most essential functions: rendering the visual world and...
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Sunday, October 5
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Join the Education Department for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the closing of the Summer Art Camp Exhibition and continue to celebrate the Museum’s 60th Anniversary! There will be refreshments and activities for the whole family, including free Museum admission for all students who participated in Summer Art Camp 2008. Free with Museum Membership or admission. *Asheville Art Museum...
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Sunday, October 5th, 2008
Visit the Pack Place Community Gallery September 5th – October 5th to see the variety of artwork created by the talented artists who participated in Summer Art Camp 2008. The Museum will host a closing reception on Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. to honor the student artists.
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
The Asheville Art Museum has planned the Art Adventurers’ fall outing to explore Fall’s Bounty: Penland School of Crafts...
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Thursday, October 16th, 2008
$8 Members/Seniors/Students, $10 General Admission more info
Friday, October 17th, 2008
Free with Museum Membership or Museum Admission
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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Museum Travelers
Wednesday, October 22 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
The Asheville Art Museum Travelers will visit Philadelphia and surrounding regions this fall including stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the American art collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
Our travels will also take us to the renowned Barnes Foundation, the Wharton Esherick Museum, Fabric Workshop and the workshops and...
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Sunday, October 26th, 2008
Pleasant Journeys and Good Eats Along the Way: A Retrospective of Paintings by John Baeder surveys an artist's 35-year obsession with roadside...
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Free with Membership or Museum Admission Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center more info
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Opening reception: Friday, November 7th 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Free with Museum...
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
$4 Members
$4 + Museum Admission Non-Members Free with priority seating...
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
From Tuesday, November 11 2008 - 10:00am
To Sunday, November 16 2008 - 5:00pm | | |
We are holding our Annual...
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
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Thursday, November 13th, 2008
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
From Tuesday, November 11 2008 - 10:00am
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We are holding our Annual...
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Friday, November 14th, 2008
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Saturday, November 15th, 2008
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Sunday, November 16th, 2008
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Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
ARTIST’S LECTURE
Faith Ringgold: More Than 50 Years
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Diana Wortham...
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
Friday, December 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free with Museum Memebership or
Museum Admission
Come tour the Asheville Art Museum exhibition Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind guided by a member of the Asheville Art Museum Docents. Expectant Gaze — Art from the Eye and Mind presents works from the permanent collection that probe art’s two oldest and most essential functions: rendering the visual world and...
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Saturday, December 6th, 2008
This insightful, short documentary follows William Christenberry as he travels to Hale County, Alabama....
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008
This insightful, short documentary follows William Christenberry as he travels to Hale County, Alabama....
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Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008 The Big Crafty is an independent craft fair that will be hosted this fall by the Asheville Art Museum on...
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Friday, December 19th, 2008
Free with Museum Membership or Museum Admission ...
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Monday, December 29th, 2008
Holiday Arts Extravaganza - Holiday Camp For Students in Grades 1 – 4 December 29, 30, 31, 2008 more info
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
Holiday Arts Extravaganza For Students in Grades 1 – 4 December 29, 30, 31,...
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
From 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Asheville Art Museum will present an exhibition examining the photography of Masa including his seminal images of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This exhibition will demonstrate why Masa has been called “the Ansel Adams of the Appalachian Mountains.” Join a knowledgeable Asheville Art Museum Docent on a tour of Mapping the Mountains:...
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009
60th Anniversary Party: Celebrate 60!
Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
The Orange Peel, Downtown Asheville
The Asheville Art Museum invites you to celebrate its 60th Anniversary at a party featuring live music, signature cocktails, beer, wine and entertainment. We will take a look back at how the Museum grew to be 60 years strong, visit where we are today and glimpse into the Museum’s exciting future. Join us for an evening out and experience the...
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Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum
Friday, July 3, 2009 - Ongoing
Second Floor Galleries Opening from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM As part of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Museum staff is currently working on a new installation of the permanent collection. This exhibition will examine a variety of ways to consider art and the relationship between art and viewer. Looking Back will...
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
Beverly Buchanan
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Showings at 2:00, 3:00 + 4:00 p.m. This half-hour long profile offers great insight...
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Art Break, Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum with Curatorial Staff
Friday, July 10, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership or Admission Join a member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a fun and informative tour of the exciting new exhibition Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum. As part of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, Museum staff is...
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Friday, July 10th, 2009
Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed
Friday, July 10 - Sunday, December 6, 2009
Holden Community Gallery
Opening Reception
Friday, July 10, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership or Admission Join us for an opening reception Friday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m. Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed will examine different aspects of late 20th and early 21st century Cherokee carving. It will include vintage photographs, ritual objects,...
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
The Big Crafty JULY 12 — Sunday, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Pack Place Free The Asheville Art Museum hosts The Big Crafty in Pack...
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
60th Anniversary: Family Art pARTy! For All Ages JULY 12 — Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Pack Square and Asheville Art Museum ...
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Beverly Buchanan
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Showings at 2:00, 3:00 + 4:00 p.m. This half-hour long profile offers great insight into...
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Art Break, Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed with Frank Thomson, Curator
Friday, August 14, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership or Admission
Join Asheville Art Museum Curator, Frank Thomson, on a guided tour of the exhibition Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed! Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed will examine different aspects of late 20th and early 21st century Cherokee carving. It will include vintage photographs, ritual objects,...
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
ARTISTS TALK
A Day of Tradition and Innovation
AUGUST 16 — Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free with Membership or Museum Admission
Appleby Foundation Gallery
Ask questions and learn about both technique and artistic philosophy as some of the Tradition/Innovation artists talk about their work in this exhibition — this is sure to be an inspiring and enlightening afternoon!
Held in conjunction with Tradition/Innovation:...
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Friday, August 28th, 2009
Art Break, Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan Docent-Led Tour
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Free with Museum Membership or admission Join an Asheville Art Museum Docent on a guided, conversational tour of Response and Memory: The Art of Beverly Buchanan featuring the bold, colorful and expressive drawings and sculpture of Beverly Buchanan. Buchanan (1940-) was born in Fuquay, North Carolina and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She was a medical...
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft & Traditional Art
Friday, May 22 - Sunday, August 23, 2009
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Appleby Foundation Gallery
Don't miss the opportunity to view works by 58 master traditional artists and contemporary craftspeople from the Southern Arts Federation's nine partner states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee)....
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009
George Masa (1881 – 1933) was born Masahara Iizuka in Japan. At the age of 24, Iizuka came to the United States. In 1915, he came to Asheville where he...
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Monday, June 22nd, 2009
From Monday, June 22 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, June 26 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | The Asheville Art...
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
From Monday, June 29 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, July 03 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | Pack Place Potpourri: A special...
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
From Monday, July 06 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, July 10 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | The Asheville Art Museum...
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
From Monday, July 13 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, July 17 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | The Asheville Art Museum offers...
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
From Monday, July 20 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, July 24 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | The Asheville Art Museum...
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
From Monday, July 27 2009 - 9:00am
To Friday, July 31 2009 - 5:00pm
Every day | | | The Asheville Art Museum...
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
From Monday, August 03 2009 - 9:00am
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Every day | | | The Asheville Art Museum...
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Friday, September 18th, 2009
September 18, 2009 - February 7, 2010 Gallery 6 Join us for the opening reception for this exhibition on Friday, September 25 from 5:00- 7:00 P.M. The unique career of Ruth Asawa (1926- ), an artist whose looped-wire sculptures and richly detailed drawings defied traditional conventions is celebrated in this exhibition. Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space begins with the her earliest sculptures, drawings and paintings created while at Black Mountain College and highlights...
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
After-School Art Adventure For Students in Grades 5 - 8 SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 27 Six Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. In this six-week session students will explore a range of media from drawing to sculpture to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this programs or to receive program reminders via e-mail, please call the Education Department at 828.253.3227, ext. 121 or 122 or e-mail...
Monday, September 21st, 2009
What is Art Nouveaux? The Asheville Art Museum collectors' group, Art Nouveaux, will visit photographer Tim Barnwell's downtown studio for an intimate evening with the artist, exploring his portraits and landscapes of Appalachia. In documenting this area for more than 25 years, Barnwell has captured the essence, beauty and rugged character of a quickly disappearing rural landscape. Try the group for only $15 per session! Please contact Rebecca Lynch-Maass, Membership...
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Art Break, Looking Forward: New Works and New Directions for the Permanent Collection with Curatorial Staff Friday, September 25, 2009 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Join a member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a fun and informative tour of the exciting new exhibition Looking Forward: New Works and New Directions for the Permanent Collection . As part of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary Celebration,...
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space Opening Reception Friday, September 25, 2009 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Join us for the exhibition opening and Reception of Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 5:00- 7:00 P.M. This exhibition celebrates the unique career of Ruth Asawa (1926 - ), an artist whose looped-wire sculptures and richly detailed drawings defied traditional conventions. This is Asawa's...
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine...
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Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Who the #$%! is Jackson Pollock? SEPTEMBER 26 + 27 - Saturday + Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Teri Horton is a hard-scrabble truck driver who buys a...
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Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Who the #$%! is Jackson Pollock? SEPTEMBER 26 + 27 - Saturday + Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Teri Horton is a hard-scrabble truck driver who buys a...
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Home-School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 SEPTEMBER 8, OCTOBER 13 + NOVEMBER 10 Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $4 per session Join us for a monthly home-school program on the second Tuesday of each month. Each 90-minute program includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or special exhibition and a hands-on activity. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this program or to receive...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Home-School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 SEPTEMBER 8, OCTOBER 13 + NOVEMBER 10 Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cost: $4 per session Join us for a monthly home-school program on the second Tuesday of each month. Each 90-minute program includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or special exhibition and a hands-on activity. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this program or to receive...
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Every First Wednesday of the month from 3:00- 5:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is free to the Public!
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Art Break, Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space Docent-Led Tour Friday, October 9, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of the exciting...
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
The Big Draw OCTOBER 10 - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free, Self-led Holden Community Gallery + Downtown The Asheville Art Museum invites you to explore the Museum and surrounding neighborhoods with paper and pencils as we celebrate the The Big Draw, an international event organized by The Campaign for Drawing and by Drawing America. Asheville Art Museum is a registered participant with The Campaign for Drawing; The Campaign celebrates the...
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
OCTOBER 10 + 11 - Saturday + Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to once again be the official Asheville site for the premiere of this exciting bi-annual series, ART:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Century. Compassion, Fantasy, Transformation and Systems are the four themes explored this year. Each one-hour episode profiles approximately four contemporary artists loosely organized around each theme. Fascinating and intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the...
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Monday, September 21st, 2009
OCTOBER 10 + 11 - Saturday + Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to once again be the official Asheville site for the premiere of this exciting bi-annual series, ART:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Century. Compassion, Fantasy, Transformation and Systems are the four themes explored this year. Each one-hour episode profiles approximately four contemporary artists loosely organized around each theme. Fascinating and intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the...
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009
OCTOBER 10 + 11 - Saturday + Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to once again be the official Asheville site for the premiere of this exciting bi-annual series, ART:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Century. Compassion, Fantasy, Transformation and Systems are the four themes explored this year. Each one-hour episode profiles approximately four contemporary artists loosely organized around each theme. Fascinating and intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the...
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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Discussion Bound Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission I Bought Andy Warhol, Richard Polsky An account of his quest to add a Warhol painting to his personal collection, Richard Polsky takes us on a tour of the interior of the art world - dealers, auction houses and collectors. Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of...
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
ART ADVENTURERS Cherokee, North Carolina
OCTOBER 20 - Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum has planned the...
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Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Art Break, Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed Curatorial Staff Friday, October 23, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a guided tour...
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
$8 Members/Seniors/Students $10 General Admission Fine Arts Theatre, Downtown Asheville With the tagline: "You don't have to be a Rockefeller to collect art," this film tells the extraordinary collecting career of New Yorkers Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a postal clerk and librarian respectively, who managed to build one of the most important contemporary art collections in history - now mainly housed at the National Gallery of Art (NGA). (The...
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
The Big Draw OCTOBER 10 - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free, Self-led Holden Community Gallery + Downtown The Asheville Art Museum invites you to explore the Museum and surrounding neighborhoods with paper and pencils as we celebrate the The Big Draw, an international event organized by The Campaign for Drawing and by Drawing America. Asheville Art Museum is a registered participant with The Campaign for Drawing; The Campaign celebrates...
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Gallery 6 3:00pm - 5:00pm Dr. Anna Hayward makes her Asheville Art Museum Pianoforte debut this fall performing piano works of J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Schumann and Chopin. Dr. Hayward's passion is for both performing and teaching. A former piano professor at Georgia State University, she has toured throughout the U.S., Europe, Malaysia and Australia giving recitals and workshops. Dr. Hayward maintains a teaching studio in her home and is a...
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
Art Break, Looking Forward and Looking Back - Together Docent-Led Friday, November 6, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of the...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
DISCUSSION BOUND Monthly Reading Group Tuesday, November 10 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of the Museum's staff or a volunteer, we look forward to exchanging ideas and learning about books, art and each other! We meet in the Museum's Library and venture out into the galleries as well. Bring your...
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
The Little People Maura Michelle Garcia, Choreographer + Dancer Diana Wortham Theatre November 10, 2009 7:00pm - 8:00pm Contemporary dancer/performance artist Maura Michelle Garcia performs her original multi-media piece that explores the world of the ancient Cherokee fairies, the Yunwi Tsundi or "little people," and about having, losing and reclaiming traditional Cherokee beliefs and Native identity. She is the founder of Mixed...
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Visualizing Human Rights Anti-Conference Most events free
UNC-Asheville The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to partner with...
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
From Tuesday, November 17 2009
To Sunday, November 22 2009
Every day | | | Holiday Shopping Extravaganza NOVEMBER 17 - 22 - Tuesday...
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
Art Break, Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space Curatorial Staff Tour
12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition...
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
NOVEMBER 28 - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (continuous showings) Free Pack Place Community Gallery Western North Carolina AIDS Project will be displaying portions of the AIDS Quilt from November 23 through December 2 in Pack Place. The Asheville Art Museum will screen Rob Epstein's Oscar-winning documentary which profiles six people who subsequently died of AIDS. Using the...
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Every First Wednesday of the month from 3:00- 5:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is free to the Public!
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
Art Break, Cherokee Carvers: Tradition Renewed Docent-Led
Friday, December 4, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of the...
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
DECEMBER 5 + 6 - Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m This 1992 romantic epic film starring Daniel Day-Lewis takes place during the French and Indian...
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Sunday, December 6th, 2009
DECEMBER 5 + 6 - Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m This 1992 romantic epic film starring Daniel Day-Lewis takes place during the French and Indian...
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Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Big Crafty Holiday DECEMBER 6 - Sunday, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pack Place Free The Big Crafty, hosted again by the Asheville...
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
DISCUSSION BOUND Collections of Nothing; by, William Davies King Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with...
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Friday, December 11th, 2009
Lorna Halper: The Space Between December 11, 2009 - May 9, 2010 Holden Community Gallery The work of Black Mountain artist Lorna Halper (1924- ) will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum. Evident in her earliest work is the indelible influence of Josef Albers. She went on to develop a highly unique approach that combined the principles of Albers's teaching with her own individualized style. Adept in a wide variety of media including drawing,...
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Opening Reception for Lorna Halper: The Space Between Sunday, December 13, 2009 2:00-4:00 P.M. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Join us for the opening Reception of Lorna Halper: The Space Between exhibition, Sunday, December 13 from 2:00-4:00 P.m. in th Holden Community Gallery. The work of Lorna Halper (1924 - ), who studied at Black Mountain College, is featured in this solo exhibition. Evident in her earliest work is the indelible influence of...
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Friday, December 18th, 2009
Art Break, Lorna Halper: The Space Between Curatorial Staff Friday, December 18, 2009 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a guided tour of...
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Holiday Arts Extravaganza For Students in Grades 1 - 4 DECEMBER 28 - 31 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. each day Take a break over the holidays and sign your art enthusiasts up for one or all four days of hands-on fun at the Museum's Holiday Arts Extravaganza! Campers will spend their afternoons creating art of all kinds. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this programs or to receive program reminders via e-mail, please call the Education...
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Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
Holiday Arts Extravaganza For Students in Grades 1 - 4 DECEMBER 28 - 31 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. each day Take a break over the holidays and sign your art enthusiasts up for one or all four days of hands-on fun at the Museum's Holiday Arts Extravaganza! Campers will spend their afternoons creating art of all kinds. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this programs or to receive program reminders via e-mail, please call the Education...
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Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Holiday Arts Extravaganza For Students in Grades 1 - 4 DECEMBER 28 - 31 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. each day Take a break over the holidays and sign your art enthusiasts up for one or all four days of hands-on fun at the Museum's Holiday Arts Extravaganza! Campers will spend their afternoons creating art of all kinds. Pre-registration is required. To register for any of this programs or to receive program reminders via e-mail, please call the Education...
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Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
DISCUSSION BOUND A Short Life of Trouble: Forty Years in the New York Art World, Marcia Tucker Tuesday, January 12, 2010 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission A Short Life of Trouble: Forty Years in the New York Art World, Marcia Tucker This is a memoir by the contemporary art curator and feminist Marcia Tucker (1940-2006), who was the first woman curator at The Whitney Museum and...
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
This short film made in 1992 reveals the artist Ruth Asawa at home and in the studio. Her unique sculptural method and her life as a working artist and mother are vividly and beautifully shown in this wonderful documentary.
Held in conjunction with Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
This short film made in 1992 reveals the artist Ruth Asawa at home and in the studio. Her unique sculptural method and her life as a working artist and mother are vividly and beautifully shown in this wonderful documentary.
Held in conjunction with Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space.
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Art Break, Ruth Asawa: Drawing in Space Led by artist Kenn Kotara Friday, January 15, 2010 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join artist Kenn Kotara, known for his kinetic installations, on a guided tour of the...
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Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition Opens Friday, January 22, 2010 to Sunday, February 14, 2010. Pack Place Community Gallery Free The Asheville Art Museum, with the assistance of its volunteer docents, partners with the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects each year to sponsor the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Middle school and high school students from 20 Western North Carolina...
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Pack Place Community Gallery Free The Asheville Art Museum, with the assistance of its volunteer docents, partners with the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects each year to sponsor the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Middle school and high school students from 20 Western North Carolina school districts are invited to submit work for this special juried competition. The exhibition of their artwork will be on view...
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
The Asheville Art Museum, with the assistance of its volunteer docents, partners with the Asheville Area Section of the American Institute of Architects each year to sponsor the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Middle school and high school students from 20 Western North Carolina school districts are invited to submit work for this special juried competition. The exhibition of their artwork will be on view at the Pack Place Community Gallery from...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
After-School Art Class: Be Creative For Students in Grades 5 - 8 Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Winter session: JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2010 Spring session: MARCH 17 - APRIL 28, 2010 (no class April 8) Cost: $60 per six-week session ...
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Holiday Arts Extravaganza
For Students in Grades 1 - 4
DECEMBER 28 - 31
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. each day
Take a break over the holidays and sign your art enthusiasts up for one or all four days of hands-on fun at the Museum's Holiday Arts Extravaganza! Campers will spend their afternoons creating art of all kinds. Pre-registration is required.
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
Art Break, Women Artists/Women Workers: Reflecting on Asawa + Halper Led by Cole Hendrix, Assistant Curator + Special Guests Friday, January 29, 2010 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join Cole Hendrix,...
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Film Screening: The Collector Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission This film about the inveterate collector and gallery owner Allan Stone allows us a glimpse into the eclectic collections of Stone, as depicted by the director Olympia Stone, his daughter. Matt Zoller Seitz writing for the New York Times said, "Ms. Stone takes her camera through Mr. Stone's home, so packed with notable...
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Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Film Screening: The Collector Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission This film about the inveterate collector and gallery owner Allan Stone allows us a glimpse into the eclectic collections of Stone, as depicted by the director Olympia Stone, his daughter. Matt Zoller Seitz writing for the New York Times said, "Ms. Stone takes her camera through Mr. Stone's home, so packed with notable...
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Home School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 Second Tuesday of Each Month FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9, APRIL 13 + MAY 11, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $4 per student per session
Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost....
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Home School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 Second Tuesday of Each Month FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9, APRIL 13 + MAY 11, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $4 per student per session
Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost....
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Home School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 Second Tuesday of Each Month FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9, APRIL 13 + MAY 11, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $4 per student per session
Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost....
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Home School Program For Students in Grades 1 - 5 Second Tuesday of Each Month FEBRUARY 9, MARCH 9, APRIL 13 + MAY 11, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. $4 per student per session
Each 90-minute session includes a guided tour of the Museum's permanent collection or a special exhibition, plus a hands-on activity in the Museum's studio. Museum admission for students and all materials necessary are included in the cost....
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Exhibition Opens Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things
Friday, February 12 – Sunday, July 11, 2010
Gallery 6
The world is made up of people, places and things and the best words are nouns and verbs — children’s books don’t use many adjectives! The genre of children’s books allows for a multiplicity of artistic styles — the range of forms, colors, materials and...
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Art Break, Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things Led by Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager Friday, February 26, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative...
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Art Break, Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things Led by Patricia Glazener, Children’s Librarian, Buncombe County Public Libraries Friday, April 16, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and...
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
Art Break, Looking Forward and Looking Back - Together Docent-Led Friday, February 12, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of...
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010
PIANOFORTE CONCERT John Cobb + Deborah Belcher Sunday, February 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m. $5 Members; $5 + Museum Admission Non-Members Free with Priority Seating for Music @ the Museum Members Gallery 6 Join us for a romantic Valentine’s Day Pianoforte concert featuring the works of Clara and Robert Schumann — one of music’s greatest love stories! Pianists John Cobb and Deborah Belcher will perform, joined by Gwen...
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
DISCUSSION BOUND The Great Man, Kate Christensen Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of the Museum's staff or a volunteer, we look forward to exchanging ideas and learning about books, art and each other! We meet in the Museum's Library and venture out into the...
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
LECTURE + TOUR Illustrated Books of the Arts + Crafts Era Saturday, February 20, 2009, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. $20 Museum Members / $25 Non-Members The Forum in Pack Place and Asheville Art Museum Dr. Andre Chaves will present an illustrated talk about book illustrations from the 1920s and 1930s, with a special emphasis on children’s classics and renowned illustrators such as N.C. Wyeth. Dr....
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Exhibition Opens Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century Friday, February 26 – Sunday. July 18, 2010 Appleby Foundation Gallery Free with Museum Membership or Admission Portraiture, and the desire to capture likeness in some permanent way, is one of the oldest forms of art dating at least back to early Egyptian art. Portraiture was the most popular type of painting in...
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Friday, March 12th, 2010
Art Break, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century Led by Frank Thomson, Curator Friday, March 12, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art...
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Friday, April 30th, 2010
Art Break, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century Led by Judith Mishkin Miller + Roger Miller, Psychotherapists Friday, April 30, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join...
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Synecdoche, New York Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, Synecdoche, New York is a portrait of a man striving to create his own space in a world where existence is temporary and filled with uncertainties. Told through abstraction and disjunction and without regard to narrative coherence, Kaufman tries to instill a subjectivity into his main character Caden...
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Synecdoche, New York Saturday and Sunday, March 6 and 7, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, Synecdoche, New York is a portrait of a man striving to create his own space in a world where existence is temporary and filled with uncertainties. Told through abstraction and disjunction and without regard to narrative coherence, Kaufman tries to instill a subjectivity into his main character Caden...
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
DISCUSSION BOUND Seven Days in the Art World, Sarah Thornton Tuesday, March 9, 2010 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of the Museum's staff or a volunteer, we look forward to exchanging ideas and learning about books, art and each other! We meet in the Museum's Library and venture out into...
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
SPECIAL FILM SCREENING: In A Dream Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. $8 General Admission Fine Arts Theatre, Downtown Asheville Isaiah Zagar is Philadelphia's version of Antonio Gaudi: for over 40 years he has created over 100 concentrated mosaics, many in his South Philly neighborhood. Known also for his two- and three-dimensional self-portraits, Zagar's work is in the collections of museums around the country....
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
SPECIAL FILM SCREENING: In A Dream Monday, March 15, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. $8 General Admission Fine Arts Theatre, Downtown Asheville Isaiah Zagar is Philadelphia's version of Antonio Gaudi: for over 40 years he has created over 100 concentrated mosaics, many in his South Philly neighborhood. Known also for his two- and three-dimensional self-portraits, Zagar's work is in the collections of museums around the country....
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Creating Mosaics with Artist Jessica Levine Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center West Virginia resident Jessica Levine learned her craft by working for a number of years with Isaiah Zagar (subject of the movie, more info
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP Creating Mosaics with Artist Jessica Levine Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center West Virginia resident Jessica Levine learned her craft by working for a number of years with Isaiah Zagar (subject of the movie, more info
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Creating Mosaics with Artist Jessica Levine Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center West Virginia resident Jessica Levine learned her craft by working for a number of years with Isaiah Zagar (subject of the movie, In A Dream)....
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Friday, March 26th, 2010
Art Break, Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between Curatorial Staff Friday, March 26, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime Art Breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentations designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Curatorial Staff on a guided...
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
True Stories Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4, 2010
2:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission This cult-classic movie starring David Byrne with music by the Talking Heads portrays a gallery of eccentric personalities including the “laziest woman in the world” with her array of time-saving gadgets and a man with a “Wife Wanted” sign on his front lawn, all residents of the fictional town of Virgil, Texas. The...
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Sunday, April 4th, 2010
True Stories Saturday and Sunday, April 3 and 4, 2010
2:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission This cult-classic movie starring David Byrne with music by the Talking Heads portrays a gallery of eccentric personalities including the “laziest woman in the world” with her array of time-saving gadgets and a man with a “Wife Wanted” sign on his front lawn, all residents of the fictional town of Virgil, Texas. The...
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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
DISCUSSION BOUND Book To Be Announced at a Later Date Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Pop into our monthly book discussion as we read and discuss books that relate to artwork in our galleries. Moderated by a member of the Museum's staff or a volunteer, we look forward to exchanging ideas and learning about books, art and each other! We meet in the Museum's Library and venture out into the...
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Family Art pARTy!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Pack Square
FREE Activities for All Ages
Get crafty with hands-on activities for all ages. All supplies provided. For more information, please call Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122.
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Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Film Screening, Portrait of Jennie Saturday + Sunday, May 1 + 2, 2010 2:00 p.m. each day Free with Membership or Museum Admission This classic 1948 romantic fantasy by David O. Selznick is about a struggling artist, named Eben (Joseph Cotton), who is looking for inspiration and meets a schoolgirl in Central Park named Jennie (Jennifer Jones). There is a mystical, other-worldliness about Jennie. Eben paints her portrait, but the story doesn't end...
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
FANATICON Comic Book Convention Saturday, May 15, 2010 Free The Asheville Art Museum will be bustling with activity as we promote a new kind of visual art, one in which the fans are ravenous and the art is graphic. The Asheville Art Museum and Pop Culture collide during FANATICON, a comic book convention in Pack Place, downtown Asheville. A celebration of comic book culture and its fans, the event will feature local comic book vendors, artists, panel ...
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
The Asheville Art Museum will close at 3pm today.
Thursday, December 31st, 2009
The Asheville Art Museum is CLOSED today.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Pre-school Storytime Session Wednesday, February 24, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Attention all Pre-schoolers. Join a member of the Museum's Staff or a librarian from Buncombe County for an afternoon of storytime as we read from classic children's books in the Museum's exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. The...
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Pre-school Storytime Session Tuesday, March 2, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free with Museum Membership or Admission Attention all Pre-schoolers. Join a member of the Museum's Staff or a librarian from Buncombe County for an afternoon of storytime as we read from classic children's books in the Museum's exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. The Asheville...
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
ARTmob Presents an Artist Talk with Gabriel Shaffer
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
Blue Spiral 1, Downtown Asheville
FREE Gabriel Shaffer lives and works in Asheville, NC. The son of renowned folk/visionary artist Cher Shaffer, Gabriel was raised surrounded by many folk and outsider artists. In June 2002, at the age of 27, Shaffer had an epiphany while experimenting with painting. He has since focused solely on visual art. Gabriel has exhibited in over...
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Pre-school Storytime Session Thursday, March 18, 2010 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Free Attention all Pre-schoolers. Join a member of the Museum's Staff or a librarian from Buncombe County for an afternoon of storytime as we read from classic children's books in the Museum's exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. The Asheville Art Museum is an official site for NEA Read Across America ...
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Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Film Screening, Portrait of Jennie Saturday + Sunday, May 1 + 2, 2010 2:00 p.m. each day Free with Membership or Museum Admission This classic 1948 romantic fantasy by David O. Selznick is about a struggling artist, named Eben (Joseph Cotton), who is looking for inspiration and meets a schoolgirl in Central Park named Jennie (Jennifer Jones). There is a mystical, other-worldliness about Jennie. Eben paints her portrait, but the story doesn't end...
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
SPECIAL CLASS Portrait Painting Class with Artist Julyan Davis Wednesday + Thursday, May 5 + 6 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center Enjoy the Museum’s north- and west-facing studio and receive portrait painting instruction from Asheville-based artist Julyan Davis. Widely exhibited and collected, he is also a sought-after teacher. Davis’s work is internationally exhibited and in many public...
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
SPECIAL CLASS Portrait Painting Class with Artist Julyan Davis Wednesday + Thursday, May 5 + 6 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day Museum’s WNC Art Resource Center Enjoy the Museum’s north- and west-facing studio and receive portrait painting instruction from Asheville-based artist Julyan Davis. Widely exhibited and collected, he is also a sought-after teacher. Davis’s work is internationally exhibited and in many public...
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Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Lorna Blaine Halper: The Space Between Sunday, May 9, 2010 HOLDEN COMMUNITY GALLERY- FREE The work of Lorna Blaine Halper (1924 - ), who studied at Black Mountain College, is featured in this solo exhibition. Evident in her earliest work is the indelible influence of Josef Albers. She went on to develop a highly unique approach that combined the principles of Albers's teaching with her own individualized style. Adept in a wide variety of media including drawing,...
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
Discussion Bound: Monthly Reading Group Strapless: John Singer Sargent and the Fall of Madame X, Deborah Davis Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Detailing Parisian society in the late 1800s, this book tells the true story of the intriguing Virginie Amelie Avegno Gautreau and the artist John Singer Sargent (both Americans) who painted her controversial portrait and called it "Madame...
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
Art Break, Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum Docent-Led Friday, May 14, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission Join an informative member of the Asheville Art Museum's Docents on a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum. more info
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Opening Reception Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell Friday, May 14, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hands in Harmony is a photographic exploration of the makers of Appalachian folk music and traditional handcrafts by photographer Tim Barnwell. The exhibition includes approximately 30 black-and-white photographic portraits of well-known figures in the Appalachian music and crafts communities and images...
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
Art Break, Historic Preservation Month at the Asheville Art Museum With Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager Friday, May 28, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission The Museum presents lunchtime art breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentation designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests. Join Nancy...
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Film Screening, My Kid Could Paint That Saturday, June 5, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Amir Bar-Lev directs this thought-provoking documentary about a precocious four-year-old artist whose abstract works have drawn critical comparisons with modernist greats such as Kandinsky, Picasso and Pollack. Is she truly an artistic visionary trapped in the body of a preschooler, or is her gift with a paintbrush mere...
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Sunday, June 6th, 2010
UP FOR DISCUSSION Writing a Children's Book - A How-To Sunday, June 6, 2010 2:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Museum's WNC Art Resource Center Join author and scholar Lester Laminack and illustrator Judy Love as they walk us through the process of creating a children's book and working with a publisher. Laminack is Professor Emeritus with the Department of Birth - Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades Education at Western...
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Discussion Bound: Monthly Reading Group Still Life with Oysters and Lemon: On Objects and Intimacy, Mark Doty Tuesday, June 8, 2010 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Poet Mark Doty has written this part memoir, part art history, part meditation about painting and our relationships with things. "Books like this, that address the sources of creation and the sources of our humanness, come along once in a decade,"...
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Art Break, Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell With Tim Barnwell, Photographer Friday, June 11, 2010 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Join us for a guided tour of the Museum exhibition Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell, led by Tim Barnwell himself. Hands in Harmony is a photographic...
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Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Seventh Annual Asheville Wine Auction & Gala Dinner Saturday, June 12, 2010 6:30 p.m. Togar Rugs
The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to announce that the Seventh Asheville Wine Auction & Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. We hope you will plan to join us for the premier charity wine auction in Western North Carolina, featuring a live auction of fine wines, art, fantastic trips and more, as well as a formal dinner...
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010 This week starts Art Camp: Buildin' Art/ Mixed Up and Messy June 14 - 18, 2010 Rising K - 2nd Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at smcrorie@ashevilleart.org. more info
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010 This week is Art Camp: People, Places and Things/ Color Your World June 21 - 25, 2010 Rising K - 2nd Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at smcrorie@ashevilleart.org. more info
Monday, June 21st, 2010
Art Break, Storytime for Adults + Children With Nancy Sokolove, Adult Programs Manager Friday, June 25, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission Join us for storytime in the exciting exhibition Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things. Nouns: Children's Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things examines original book illustrations from artists who are committed to the genre of children's...
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010
This week is Art Camp: Cartooning is Cool/ 3-D Adventure
June 28 - July 2, 2010 Rising 3rd - 5th Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at...
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Special Film Screening, Chuck Close Thursday, July 8, 2010 7:00 p.m.
$8 Members/Seniors/Students; $10 General Admission Fine Arts Theatre, Downtown Asheville This is the 2007 expanded version of the 1997 documentary (of the same name) by filmmaker Marion Cajori. This feature-length film follows Chuck Close as he paints a self-portrait and interviews many of his friends, including artists Robert Rauschenberg and Alex Katz, and...
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Art Break, Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century Led by Scott Riviere, Lender to the Exhibition Friday, July 9, 2010 12:00- 1:00 p.m. Free With Museum Membership or Admission Join this special guest for a guided tour of the exciting exhibition Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century. This exhibition was organized and curated by the Asheville Art Museum. Image...
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Last Day to View Nouns: Children’s Book Artists Look at People, Places and Things
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Gallery 6
The world is made up of people, places and things and the best words are nouns and verbs — children’s books don’t use many adjectives! The genre of children’s books allows for a multiplicity of artistic styles — the range of forms, colors, materials and methodology becomes a type of...
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010
The Big Crafty Sunday, July 11, 2010 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pack Place and Pack Square FREE Admission Voted Asheville's favorite art/craft fair, The Big Crafty returns this July with a lively celebration of handmade commerce. The Asheville Art Museum hosts The Big Crafty in Pack Place. This juried indie craft fair features 100 artists and crafters. For more information, visit more info
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010 This week is Art Camp: Mixed Media Madness/ Art Adventure July 12 - 16, 2010 Rising K - 2nd Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at smcrorie@ashevilleart.org. ...
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Discussion Bound: Monthly Reading Group Provenance: How a Con Man and a Forger Rewrote the History of Modern Art, Laney Salisbury and Ali Sujo Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Provenance is the true-life drama of a strange scandal in the art world — a decades-long, complex fraud that involved forgery of not only paintings, but also of their provenance. The damage...
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
Opening Reception Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest
Friday, July 16, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sallie Ellington Middleton (1926 - 2009), who passed away last summer, spent the last several decades of her life in her childhood home in Asheville, a magical place that was designed by her uncle, the noted architect Douglas Ellington. With masterful handling of a new medium, Middleton infused her work with her passion for the natural world....
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Last Day to View Limners to Facebook: Portraiture from the 19th to the 21st Century July 18, 2010 Appleby Foundation Gallery Portraiture, and the desire to capture likeness in some permanent way, is one of the oldest forms of art dating at least back to early Egyptian art. Portraiture was the most popular type of painting in America from Colonial times into the 19th century. This exhibition explores the persistence of this desire to capture images...
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
PIANOFORTE CONCERT Douglas Weeks Sunday, July 18, 2010 3:00 p.m. $6 Members, $8 + Museum Admission Non-Members Free with Priority Seating for Music @ the Museum Members Gallery 6 In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Chopin's birth, pianist Douglas Weeks performs an all-Chopin recital. Weeks is Babcock Professor of Piano and the Chair of the Performance Department at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC and an acknowledged...
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010
This week is Art Camp: Visual Journaling with Mixed Media/ Sculpture July 19 - 23, 2010 Rising 9th - 12th Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at...
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Art Break, Bele-Chere Special: Asheville Artists in the Permanent Collection Curatorial-Led Tour Friday, July 23, 2010 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Join us for a special tour highlighting Asheville artists in the Permanent Collection. In the current installation of the permanent collection, Looking Back: Celebrating 60 Years of Collecting at the Asheville Art Museum, four members of the Museum staff took...
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010 This week is Art Camp: Drawing + Painting/ Explore + Experiment July 26 - 30, 2010 Rising 6th - 8th Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at smcrorie@ashevilleart.org....
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Summer Art Camp 2010 This week is Art Camp: Let's Draw + Paint/ Arts Extravaganza August 2 - 6, 2010 Rising 3rd - 5th Graders Each class will visit the Museum's galleries to inspire creativity. Students may sign up for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All-day students will have a supervised lunch break. For information, contact Sharon McRorie, Education Programs Manager at 828.253.3227, ext. 122 or at smcrorie@ashevilleart.org. more info
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Opening Reception Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits Friday, August 6, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sewell Sillman: Pushing Limits celebrates the life and work of groundbreaking artist Sewell Sillman (1924 - 1992). In the late 1940s, Sillman studied with Josef Albers at Black Mountain College and continued to work with Albers until the 1970s. Sillman absorbed Albers's approach to color, design, drawing and education over the decades of their work...
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010
DOUBLE FEATURE Sunday, August 8, 2010 2:00 p.m. The Queen Family: Appalachian Tradition and Back Porch Music This short film (28 minutes) by Neal Hutcheson about the Queen family, a true artistic treasure of Southern Appalachian culture, listens in on the folk family at home singing from their back porch in Western North Carolina. The late Mary Jane Queen, matriarch of the family, is a featured portrait in Tim Barnwell's newest book, Hands in Harmony. ...
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Discussion Bound: Monthly Reading Group The Bowl Is Already Broken: A Novel, Mary Kay Zuravleff Tuesday, August 10, 2010 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission A fun summer read about the mishaps and hard-won triumphs of the staff of the fictitious Museum of Asian Art in Washington, DC. While the underlying theme is fragility of humans and objects of art, it is also a fascinating glimpse...
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Art Break, Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest Led by Frank Thomson, Curator Friday, August 13, 2010 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission Join this Curatorial Led tour of the exhibition Sallie Middleton: A Life in the Forest. Sallie Ellington Middleton (1926 - 2009), who passed away last summer, spent the last several decades of her life in her childhood home in Asheville, a magical place that was designed...
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
ARTmob: Art + Chocolate Artist Andy Farkas and French Broad Chocolate Lounge owners Jael and Dan Rattigan Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. French Broad Chocolate Lounge $5 at the door Join us for a talk by print & book artist Andy Farkas of his process and inspiration and a demonstration of his work. There will be time for individuals to meet and greet the artist and find out more about his classes and newly offered...
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Performance: Barbez
Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Asheville Art Museum Gallery 6
Tickets: $10 Members; $12 Non-Members
(Limited seating; reservations highly recommended) Barbez, unclassifiable icons of the downtown New York scene, weave a haunting mosaic of old-world cabaret, Eastern European folksong, contemporary classical and experimental rock into a uniquely beautiful and personal soundscape. With their unconventional lineup mixing a rock rhythm...
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
Come get a behind-the-scenes look at setting up an exhibition at the Asheville Art Museum with Dean Butckovitz, Registrar/Preparator. Find out what kinds of measurements are made, why frames are hung at a certain height, how art is matted and framed and much, much more!
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Saturday, September 11 + Sunday, September 12, 2010 2:00 p.m. each day This amazing documentary employs microscopic cameras and microphones to record the lives of insects such as the route of bees and the life inside ant hills. Fascinating — not creepy at all — you will come away with a newfound delight in nature and the technology that made this film possible. Held in conjunction with the exhibition...
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010
Film Screening: Microcosmos Saturday, September 11 + Sunday, September 12, 2010 2:00 p.m. each day This amazing documentary employs microscopic cameras and microphones to record the lives of insects such as the route of bees and the life inside ant hills. Fascinating — not creepy at all — you will come away with a newfound delight in nature and the technology that made this film...
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Diana Wortham Theatre September 14, 2010 Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. $8 Members, $10 General Admission Non-Members Join Tim Barnwell and his musician friends including David Holt, Bruce Greene and many others as we celebrate Tim’s...
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Discussion Bound Monthly Reading Group Spiral Jetta: A Road Trip through the Land Art of the American West, Erin Hogan September 14 Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Free with Membership or Museum Admission This is Hogan’s travelogue that is both humorous and informative. Tag along with Hogan, an art historian, who visits some of the...
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Art Break: Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia, Photographs by Tim Barnwell With Tim Barnwell, Photographer Friday, September 17 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Free with Membership of Museum Admission The Museum presents lunchtime art breaks, a series of gallery talks and presentation designed to inform and engage you in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments, docents and special guests....
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Monday, September 20th, 2010
Docent Recruitment Day! Monday, September 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We’re always looking for docents to help tour student and adult groups or volunteer in additional ways with the Education staff at the Museum. This is a rewarding and wonderful way to share your love of art with students, children and adults. Docents do not need experience — just enthusiasm and the ability to make a modest monthly time commitment. The...
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Doug Varone and Dancers’ kinetically thrilling dances make essential connections and mine the complexity of the human spirit, commanding attention for its expansive vision, versatility and technical prowess. Mainstage Dance Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Wednesday & Thursday, February 9 & 10, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Regular $35; Senior $33; Student $30; Children 12 and under $12; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid...
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 Colburn Earth Science Museum
Friday, June 6th, 2008
3 – 5
Free Wednesday
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
10:30 - 12
Geology Walk of Downtown, Asheville!
Friday, June 13th, 2008
GEM FEST 2008
ASHEVILLE GEM FEST
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 14 & 15
10 AM - 6 PM Friday & Saturday
11 AM - 5 PM Sunday Visit Gem Fest for a feast for the eyes and the pocketbook, with a chance to buy jewelry, fossils, cut stones, oddities, natural curiosities and treasures from the geologic world! More than 20 dealers (click here for a list) will be here with tables filling all of Pack Place. Educational and fun kids' activities include...
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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Join us Tuesday, March 17 at 7:00 pm at the Diana Wortham Theatre in Pack Place for a free lecture: Can You Hear Me if I Talk a Little Louder? Hope, Hype and Communicating Climate Change
with Rick Borchelt, Communications Director of the Genetics and Public Policy Center at Johns Hopkins University. The lecture will examine the challenges inherent in communicating accurate climate change information and will be followed by a reception at the Museum. Thank you...
Monday, June 8th, 2009
New date!
MONDAY, JUNE 8
DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE AT PACK PLACE
7:00 PM The Colburn Earth Science Museum & the Asheville Chapter of the American Meteorological Society present Climate Change in 2009: Global Changes...Local Impacts Colburn Website June 8th
7:00 pm Learn more about climate change in this third of three...
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Geology Walks of Downtown are Back!
Saturdays
June 19, July 11, August 15
and September 19
Join Geologist Ken Hasson to explore Asheville's geological history on this unique walking tour of downtown. Start at the Colburn at 10:30 am and finish near the Grove Arcade at noon. $5 per person; reservations recommended but not required.
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Geology Walks of Downtown are Back!
Saturdays
June 19, July 11, August 15
and September 19
Join Geologist Ken Hasson to explore Asheville's geological history on this unique walking tour of downtown. Start at the Colburn at 10:30 am and finish near the Grove Arcade at noon. $5 per person; reservations recommended but not required.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Geology Walks of Downtown are Back!
Saturdays
June 19, July 11, August 15
and September 19
Join Geologist Ken Hasson to explore Asheville's geological history on this unique walking tour of downtown. Start at the Colburn at 10:30 am and finish near the Grove Arcade at noon. $5 per person; reservations recommended but not required.
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Saturday, September 19th, 2009
Geology Walks of Downtown are Back!
Saturdays
June 19, July 11, August 15
and September 19
Join Geologist Ken Hasson to explore Asheville's geological history on this unique walking tour of downtown. Start at the Colburn at 10:30 am and finish near the Grove Arcade at noon. $5 per person; reservations recommended but not required.
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Thursday, June 19
Colburn Earth Science Museum Closed for
Gem Fest Setup
10 am - 5 pm
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19, 20 & 21, all day
Asheville Gem Fest
Don’t miss Asheville’s premier gem and mineral show! Gem Fest features dealers from all over the world as well as kids’ activities, a great silent auction and more.
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19, 20 & 21, all day
Asheville Gem Fest
Don’t miss Asheville’s premier gem and mineral show! Gem Fest features dealers from all over the world as well as kids’ activities, a great silent auction and more.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19, 20 & 21, all day
Asheville Gem Fest
Don’t miss Asheville’s premier gem and mineral show! Gem Fest features dealers from all over the world as well as kids’ activities, a great silent auction and more.
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
The Colburn Earth Science Museum is CLOSED today.
 Diana Wortham Theatre
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
The Society has anticipated Takana’s return since her inspired performance with the Marcus Printup Quartet in 2006. Her compositions are visual and emotional, coming from dedicated film music study. Spellbinding impressionistic solos take audience members on journeys that always resolve to create a coherent whole, thus appealing to persons with all ranges of experience with jazz. Takana describes her sound as "without boundary," "accepting,"...
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Thursday, June 5th, 2008
Seven girl friends sing and speak their way to New York City in search of the answer to “what is my Bravo?” In seeking their answers, the women laugh, cry and make personal discoveries. In the end, they each know their own "Bravo," share it with each other and hope their words will be displayed in New York. This is reality theatre at its finest, with each woman telling her own story! Cast include Linda Blume, Karen Brown-Blonigen, Janice Creneti, Elaine...
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Friday, June 20th, 2008
...a musical entertainment starring the music of Jerry Herman June 20 & 21
8:00 pm
June 22
2:30 pm
A dazzling live entertainment, Jerry's Girls stars Asheville's best cabaret "girl singers" dancing and singing to award-winning music of Jerry Herman, Broadway's most acclaimed composer.
Accompanied live onstage by Asheville's own Lenora Thom at the grand...
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Saturday, June 21st, 2008
...a musical entertainment starring the music of Jerry Herman June 20 & 21
8:00 pm
June 22
2:30 pm
A dazzling live entertainment, Jerry's Girls stars Asheville's best cabaret "girl singers" dancing and singing to award-winning music of Jerry Herman, Broadway's most acclaimed composer. Accompanied live onstage by Asheville's own Lenora Thom at the grand piano,...
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
...a musical entertainment starring the music of Jerry Herman June 20 & 21
8:00 pm
June 22
2:30 pm
A dazzling live entertainment, Jerry's Girls stars Asheville's best cabaret "girl singers" dancing and singing to award-winning music of Jerry Herman, Broadway's most acclaimed composer. Accompanied live onstage by Asheville's own Lenora Thom at the grand piano,...
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Asheville's Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, known for its innovative multimedia collaborations and world class dancers, is busily preparing for its sixth summer of new work in the mountains of North Carolina. In an art form traditionally run by men and populated primarily by women, artistic director Heather Maloy is turning dance on its ear. The company has decided to use their June show, Elvis & other MEN, to celebrate the dynamic power of the male dancer. ...
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
Asheville's Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, known for its innovative multimedia collaborations and world class dancers, is busily preparing for its sixth summer of new work in the mountains of North Carolina. In an art form traditionally run by men and populated primarily by women, artistic director Heather Maloy is turning dance on its ear. The company has decided to use their June show, Elvis & other MEN, to celebrate the dynamic power of the male dancer. ...
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Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Asheville's Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance, known for its innovative multimedia collaborations and world class dancers, is busily preparing for its sixth summer of new work in the mountains of North Carolina. In an art form traditionally run by men and populated primarily by women, artistic director Heather Maloy is turning dance on its ear. The company has decided to use their June show, Elvis & other MEN, to celebrate the dynamic power of the male dancer. ...
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
July 17 - 8 pm
July 18 - 7 & 9:30 pm
July 19 - 8 pm
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 17th, 18th and 19th expanding last year's two nights of stand-up into a three-day festival.
This year's festival is proudly presenting NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Alonzo Bodden, over a dozen touring comedians, a workshop for aspiring comics, a comedy magic show for kids and...
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Friday, July 18th, 2008
July 17 - 8 pm
July 18 - 7 & 9:30 pm
July 19 - 8 pm
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 17th, 18th and 19th expanding last year's two nights of stand-up into a three-day festival.
This year's festival is proudly presenting NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Alonzo Bodden, over a dozen touring comedians, a workshop for aspiring comics, a comedy magic show for kids and...
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Saturday, July 19th, 2008
July 17 - 8 pm
July 18 - 7 & 9:30 pm
July 19 - 8 pm
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 17th, 18th and 19th expanding last year's two nights of stand-up into a three-day festival.
This year's festival is proudly presenting NBC's Last Comic Standing winner Alonzo Bodden, over a dozen touring comedians, a workshop for aspiring comics, a comedy magic show for kids and...
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Sunday, July 20th, 2008
July 20 , 2008 7:00 pm Ann Hampton Callaway is a multi-platinum and award-winning artist as well as a maverick and inspiring spirit in the entertainment world. In an age preoccupied with terms and categories, she has successfully paved her own path, dazzling audiences not only as a singer and pianist but also as a songwriter and actress. Ann's far-reaching talents have made her equally at home in the worlds of jazz, pop and cabaret as well as in the recording...
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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
July 23
5:30 pm
The eighth annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook, a presentation of the latest significant economic trends, will be offered by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Asheville Metro Business Research Center.
Admission is free and open to the public.
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Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
July 31 - August 2
7:00 pm
This popular festival is an annual gathering of bluegrass and old time musicians and square dancers from the region. Each performance promises to be different and exciting.
Performers at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival will take to the stage for the 81st time at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
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Friday, August 1st, 2008
July 31 - August 2
7:00 pm
This popular festival is an annual gathering of bluegrass and old time musicians and square dancers from the region. Each performance promises to be different and exciting.
Performers at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival will take to the stage for the 81st time at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
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Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
July 31 - August 2
7:00 pm
This popular festival is an annual gathering of bluegrass and old time musicians and square dancers from the region. Each performance promises to be different and exciting.
Performers at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival will take to the stage for the 81st time at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
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Thursday, August 7th, 2008
August 7-9
8:00 pm
August brings Hurricane & other forces of nature, featuring the Asheville premiere of Heather Maloy’s award winning, “Hurricane.” Originally created for the 21st Century Choreographic Competition in April, “Hurricane” grew out of the increasingly apparent climate crisis.
The choreography embodies the strength, patterns and progression of a hurricane from its...
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Friday, August 8th, 2008
August 7-9
8:00 pm
August brings Hurricane & other forces of nature, featuring the Asheville premiere of Heather Maloy’s award winning, “Hurricane.” Originally created for the 21st Century Choreographic Competition in April, “Hurricane” grew out of the increasingly apparent climate crisis.
The choreography embodies the strength, patterns and progression of a hurricane from its...
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Saturday, August 9th, 2008
August 7-9
8:00 pm
August brings Hurricane & other forces of nature, featuring the Asheville premiere of Heather Maloy’s award winning, “Hurricane.” Originally created for the 21st Century Choreographic Competition in April, “Hurricane” grew out of the increasingly apparent climate crisis.
The choreography embodies the strength, patterns and progression of a hurricane from its...
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Sunday, September 7th, 2008
September 7, 2008 7:00 pm Mega-talents Julian Lage and Taylor Eigsti have barely forty years on the planet between them. Two-time Grammy Nominee Taylor Eigsti, 22-year-old pianist/composer/band leader, has been on the jazz scene since he was a pre-teen. His debut on Concord Records, LUCKY TO BE ME, has afforded him the full-fledged exposure he deserves.Tapped by instructor Gary Burton to join and record with his band while a student at Berklee School of...
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Sunday, October 26th, 2008
October 26, 2008 7:00 pm Gaye Adegbalola embraces and redefines the classic style of the great blues divas of the 1920s and 30s – those often fiercely independent "wild women" who were unashamed to lay their souls bare and unafraid to give advice. Adegbalola and Roddy Barnes conjure up another era and deliver a dynamic cabaret-style performance that is both educational and entertaining. In 1990 Ms. Adegbalola was the recipient of the...
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Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Laugh out loud with the entertainer The New York Times describes as “a comic observer of contemporary manners”. Christine’s talents center on her particular genius for making the ordinary in our lives so extraordinarily funny. In One Meat Ball she sings about the basics: men, women, life, love and food.
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Saturday, October 11th, 2008
Two priceless performances by superstars of traditional American folk music, legendary performer Doc Watson and Grammy-winning musician and folklorist David Holt.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
One of country and traditional music’s top female vocalists. The beloved, Grammy-winning singer of such classics as "18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses," "Where've You Been," and many other hits is on a “Moving Mountains” tour with her acoustic band.
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
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Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
2 Shows: 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Late Nite Catechism is an hysterically funny play that takes the audience back to Catholic school: meatless Fridays, Latin Mass, and that good old ruler across the knuckles. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience).
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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
With a solid foundation in classical ballet, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet makes a lasting impression with ten versatile, energetic dancers performing a sophisticated repertoire featuring some of the world’s foremost choreographers.
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
With a solid foundation in classical ballet, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet makes a lasting impression with ten versatile, energetic dancers performing a sophisticated repertoire featuring some of the world’s foremost choreographers.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Gather with family and friends for an entertaining evening of wassail, joyful music and thoughtful seasonal reflection. Award-winning recording artists Al Petteway, Amy White, and Robin Bullock perform Celtic and Appalachian influenced holiday music.
Two performances: 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
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Saturday, January 17th, 2009
Hear the hilarious take each of these very different women has on life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The Southern Fried Chicks is where the "New South," the "Old South," and the "Deep South" come together for an evening of clever storytelling for every generation.
Two performances: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
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Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment.
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
Combining stunning acrobatics, striking visual effects, physical comedy and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment.
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Friday, January 30th, 2009
A top-notch stage presentation of one of the greatest works in world literature. Described by The New York Times as “A performance of staggering power,” Aquila Theatre Company’s production of Homer’s Iliad is a “stunning, stirring, and memorable” theatrical experience.
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Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Grab a seat for this smash hit and let everything go as Shakespeare’s delightful comedy unfolds. Aquila’s imaginative and exuberant production of The Comedy of Errors returns in a sensational new revival, celebrating ten years since this show first toured with extended engagements to packed houses in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Europe.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Explore the movement and rhythms of another genre-busting multi-ethnic Philadelphia-based dance company. From the same city that birthed Rennie Harris Puremovement, Philadanco, and Koresh Dance Company comes Eleone Dance Theatre: an exhilarating and soul-stirring dance company presenting works that are multicultural, intergenerational, socially and visually appealing to all audiences.
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Saturday, February 7th, 2009
This dynamic quintet plays Scottish traditional music at its best. Through airs, reels, jigs and ballads spanning the centuries, The Tannahill Weavers perform a potent mixture that delights young and old alike.
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009
Travel back in time to a sweltering, tension-filled courtroom to experience first-hand the dramatic “monkey” trial as it took place over eighty years ago. Starring a cast drawn from the high ranks of L.A. Theatre Works, the characters at the center of one of the great debates of American society come to life in this magnificent production from America’s foremost radio theater company.
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Friday, February 13th, 2009
Travel back in time to a sweltering, tension-filled courtroom to experience first-hand the dramatic “monkey” trial as it took place over eighty years ago. Starring a cast drawn from the high ranks of L.A. Theatre Works, the characters at the center of one of the great debates of American society come to life in this magnificent production from America’s foremost radio theater company.
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009
A special Valentine’s Day treat. 2007’s Canadian Smooth Jazz Female Vocalist of the Year, Kellylee Evans is a unique voice in the urban-jazz world. With a smooth style that slides through jazz, soul, R & B, blues and world music rhythms, Kellylee's calming sound speaks volumes.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
With six albums, an active touring career, and a string of accolades from the likes of The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker, Susan Werner has become one of the defining artists of the folk music genre.
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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Pilobolus (crystallinus) is a phototropic zygomycete - a sun-loving fungus that grows in barnyards and pastures. It’s a feisty thing - only 1/4 inch tall - that can throw its spores nearly eight feet. Right over a cow. It is also a highly unusual dance company, now in its 38th year of evolution.
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Pilobolus (crystallinus) is a phototropic zygomycete - a sun-loving fungus that grows in barnyards and pastures. It’s a feisty thing - only 1/4 inch tall - that can throw its spores nearly eight feet. Right over a cow. It is also a highly unusual dance company, now in its 38th year of evolution.
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
There may be no one in Irish music busier than Asheville’s own John Doyle these days. A traditional musician from Dublin, John has made an ever-growing reputation for himself as singer, guitar master, producer, songsmith, arranger and performer.
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
Come ready to sizzle! Devoted to the creation and presentation of contemporary dance by Latino choreographers, Luna Negra Dance Theater is an amazing blend of contrasts: serious and funny, passionate and serene, adventurous and subtle.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Come ready to sizzle! Devoted to the creation and presentation of contemporary dance by Latino choreographers, Luna Negra Dance Theater is an amazing blend of contrasts: serious and funny, passionate and serene, adventurous and subtle.
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Tuesday, March 31st, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
Two performanes: 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Dixie, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, has packed up her catalogues, left her children in Alabama, and is making her way across the country in this hilarious, interactive show. Join Dixie as she throws a good ol’ fashioned Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware, all of which are for sale.
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
Cara Dillon seems to have seduced the entire United States in just a few short, eventful, breathtaking years. Born in County Derry, Ireland, the angelic quality of her voice draws comparisons to Eva Cassidy and places her firmly amongst the leading young traditional artists emerging into the mainstream.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters
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Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters
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Friday, May 1st, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters.
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Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters.
Two performances: 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Twice the holiday! Twice the hollering! Twice the guilt! One part lasagna, one part kreplach and two parts Prozac, My Mother’s Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy stars its author, Steve Solomon, who combines comic voices, sound effects and astounding characterizations to personify the wacky side of the human condition through more than thirty characters.
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009
One of Irish music's leading exponents on the international world music stage, Téada is driven by a fascination with the timeless, expressive force of traditional tunes inherited from previous generations of musicians.
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009
The first musical work to be billed as a rock opera! Produced on Broadway in 1993 winning five Tony Awards, including Best Original Score.
A “modern masterpiece” telling the story of a young boy’s amazing journey into awareness and redemption. Family rated with a stellar local cast for the annual fundraiser to Eblen Charities.
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
The first musical work to be billed as a rock opera! Produced on Broadway in 1993 winning five Tony Awards, including Best Original Score.
A “modern masterpiece” telling the story of a young boy’s amazing journey into awareness and redemption. Family rated with a stellar local cast for the annual fundraiser to Eblen Charities.
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Saturday, May 16th, 2009
The first musical work to be billed as a rock opera! Produced on Broadway in 1993 winning five Tony Awards, including Best Original Score.
A “modern masterpiece” telling the story of a young boy’s amazing journey into awareness and redemption. Family rated with a stellar local cast for the annual fundraiser to Eblen Charities.
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Sunday, May 17th, 2009
The first musical work to be billed as a rock opera! Produced on Broadway in 1993 winning five Tony Awards, including Best Original Score.
A “modern masterpiece” telling the story of a young boy’s amazing journey into awareness and redemption. Family rated with a stellar local cast for the annual fundraiser to Eblen Charities.
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
WNC Jazz Society Presents: Annie Sellick Quartet
June 7
7:00 pm
Annie Sellick handles time and rhythm so adeptly that everything she sings exudes a deeply relaxed, swinging pulse. Her unique on-stage charm quickly creates smiling audience members.
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Terpsicorps is proud to present their latest collaborative effort entitled "The Recession Blues & other works," with Asheville's own Firecracker Jazz Band.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
Terpsicorps is proud to present their latest collaborative effort entitled "The Recession Blues & other works," with Asheville's own Firecracker Jazz Band.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Terpsicorps is proud to present their latest collaborative effort entitled "The Recession Blues & other works," with Asheville's own Firecracker Jazz Band.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Asheville Puppetry Alliance opens its 2009/10 Season with a special international performance by the acclaimed Spanish company - Los Titiriteros de Binéfar, performing “El Hombre Ciguena” (The Stork Man).
2:00 PM
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
The tenth annual Asheville Metro Economy Outlook, a presentation of the latest significant economic trends, will be offered by the research team of the Asheville-Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition. This year’s outlook will feature two well-known economists who will share their insights on the national and local economic outlook; Parsec Financial Management's Chief Economist, Dr. James F. Smith, and Tom Tveidt, Director of Research for Coalition. 5:00...
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 16th, 17th & 18th. In only 3 years, Laugh Your Asheville Off has become the largest stand-up comedy festival in the southeast. This year’s festival will be featuring over 40 comics in 3 days at The Diana Wortham Theatre in Downtown Asheville, NC, there is something for everyone.
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Friday, July 17th, 2009
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 16th, 17th & 18th. In only 3 years, Laugh Your Asheville Off has become the largest stand-up comedy festival in the southeast. This year’s festival will be featuring over 40 comics in 3 days at The Diana Wortham Theatre in Downtown Asheville, NC, there is something for everyone.
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Saturday, July 18th, 2009
This summer, the Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival returns to downtown Asheville July 16th, 17th & 18th. In only 3 years, Laugh Your Asheville Off has become the largest stand-up comedy festival in the southeast. This year’s festival will be featuring over 40 comics in 3 days at The Diana Wortham Theatre in Downtown Asheville, NC, there is something for everyone.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
Joey Calderazzo is one of the leading pianists in the jazz genre. Jazz bible JazzTimes magazine’s endorsement: “Joey Calderazzo has shown himself to be a pianist with passionate creative energy and the chops to channel it.”
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Since 1928, mountain fiddlers, banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers, dancers, balladeers and others have come to enjoy themselves “along about sundown” the first weekend in August at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.
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July 31
August 1
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Since 1928, mountain fiddlers, banjo pickers, dulcimer sweepers, dancers, balladeers and others have come to enjoy themselves “along about sundown” the first weekend in August at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.
July 30
July 31
August 1
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Harvest Records of West Asheville will be celebrating its 5-year anniversary with TRANSFIGURATIONS -- an intimate gathering of Harvest's favorite musical artists today.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Harvest Records of West Asheville will be celebrating its 5-year anniversary with TRANSFIGURATIONS -- an intimate gathering of Harvest's favorite musical artists today.
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Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Connecting Latin jazz and bebop with Colombian music, Edmar is practically a musical world unto himself. Edmar transforms the Colombian harp into a lead instrument as his dynamic music innovates in the jazz idiom.
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
These youthful musical partners earned recognition by the Blues Foundation with recent Blues Music Awards citations: vocalist Gina earned a nomination for “Best New Artist Debut” in 2008 while guitarist and vocalist Dave received the same honor in 2007.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets bring this stunning shadow puppet production of three folktales to life - "The Rainbow Bridge" (Chumash Indians), "El Coqui" (Puerto Rico) and "The Three Billy Goats Gruff." (Nordic origin)
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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Bo Eason's powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion picture, chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds. Always considered too small to play football, former Houston Oiler Eason developed —then never deviated from—a 20-year-plan to go pro. Runt of the Litter is a semiautobiographical account of Eason's extraordinary life and career as a defensive back for the Oilers where his determination and killer instincts remain the stuff of legend.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009
Bo Eason's powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion picture, chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds. Always considered too small to play football, former Houston Oiler Eason developed —then never deviated from—a 20-year-plan to go pro. Runt of the Litter is a semiautobiographical account of Eason's extraordinary life and career as a defensive back for the Oilers where his determination and killer instincts remain the stuff of legend.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Justin David, a songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist, fiddler and singer, is among the fastest-rising performers on the pop/country circuit, a top-five finalist of TV’s “Nashville Star," and a featured artist for several years on tour with the legendary Roy Clark. His spotlighted performances and onstage charisma bring lines of folks to meet him after the show. David continues to tour with Clark when he’s not on the road with his own band as he will be for this tour...
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
With guitars, mandolins, fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, piano, harp, bagpipes and world percussion, renowned recording artists Al Petteway, Amy White, and Robin Bullock with special guest Alex Reidinger, share seasonal music from Celtic, American and other world music origins with inspiring depth and creativity. The evening is hosted by Doug Orr and features a number of special guest performers including dancers, storytellers and highland bagpipers.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
In concert George will be performing songs from his latest cd, Gulf Coast Blues and Impressions - A Hurricane Relief Benefit, as well as selections from his seasonal favorites Autumn, December, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, as well as his Forest and Plains recordings, played in his melodic folk piano style. He also plays some of Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces, as well as New Orleans R&B piano, stride piano and more.
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Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Back-to-back double bill of chills, thrills and great literature: two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure, on stage for one great evening of theatre! Recreating the breathless pace and convincing details of the infamous 1938 live radio broadcast, L.A. Theatre Works makes it clear why War of the Worlds is truly the "mothership" of all space invasions. Pure campy adventure, The Lost World follows a scientific expedition deep into the Amazon jungle -- and back in time.
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Back-to-back double bill of chills, thrills and great literature: two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure, on stage for one great evening of theatre! Recreating the breathless pace and convincing details of the infamous 1938 live radio broadcast, L.A. Theatre Works makes it clear why War of the Worlds is truly the "mothership" of all space invasions. Pure campy adventure, The Lost World follows a scientific expedition deep into the Amazon jungle -- and back in time.
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
On its first US tour, Finland's smart, imaginative, and inventive Circo Aereo brings its contemporary "New Circus" genre to Asheville. Widely regarded throughout Europe as the pioneer of this performing arts blend, this beautiful theater without words is an extravaganza of traditional circus arts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative cabaret theater, movement and charming humor.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
On its first US tour, Finland's smart, imaginative, and inventive Circo Aereo brings its contemporary "New Circus" genre to Asheville. Widely regarded throughout Europe as the pioneer of this performing arts blend, this beautiful theater without words is an extravaganza of traditional circus arts such as juggling and aerial work with innovative cabaret theater, movement and charming humor.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Presenting works of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX's dancer-illusionists conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. If you are eager for more of MOMIX's artistic joy, or have not yet had the pleasure, buy your tickets early for these performances featuring the troupe's most popular works.
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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Presenting works of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX's dancer-illusionists conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. If you are eager for more of MOMIX's artistic joy, or have not yet had the pleasure, buy your tickets early for these performances featuring the troupe's most popular works.
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Friday, January 23rd, 2009
One of Hollywood's most versatile leading men. A brilliant stage actor, currently on Broadway in the multi Tony award-winning smash hit God of Carnage on Broadway. And, a lesser known phenomenon: an incredibly talented musician and vocalist who has been writing songs for more than 30 years. Don't miss the fantastic treat of seeing the one and only Jeff Daniels for his singer/songwriter show.
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers are married. Both have graced the Diana Wortham Theatre stage and stunned its audiences with their fiery playing in seasons past. Now for the first time in Asheville, they appear together for a whirlwind evening of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, all from diverse musical influences. Their foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing will leave you breathless from the moment they hit the stage.
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Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers are married. Both have graced the Diana Wortham Theatre stage and stunned its audiences with their fiery playing in seasons past. Now for the first time in Asheville, they appear together for a whirlwind evening of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, all from diverse musical influences. Their foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing will leave you breathless from the moment they hit the stage.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Aquila's thrilling new production of this Ibsen classic explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth. Inspired by the contemporary relevance of Ibsen's play, Aquila is producing An Enemy of the People as a green production with the smallest possible carbon footprint.
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009
Aquila's thrilling new production of this Ibsen classic explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth. Inspired by the contemporary relevance of Ibsen's play, Aquila is producing An Enemy of the People as a green production with the smallest possible carbon footprint.
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Friday, February 6th, 2009
Enter the Forest of Arden where love comes in all shapes, sizes, and disguises, in a time in France when love conquered all. As You Like It tells the story of power hungry men exiling their brothers, girls playing guys, and finding love in unexpected places. Aquila infuses Shakespeare’s comic brilliance with its own blend of entertaining theatricality resulting in "almost unbearable fun"
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Friday, February 12th, 2010
From Canada, this classical crossover sensation provides the perfect entertainment to kick off the Valentine's Weekend. Pop with an opera flair, Destino enthralls by combining the romance of opera with pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via its award-winning, classically trained professional tenors. The trio's critically acclaimed new release FORTE follows its recent high-profile touring schedule: an exclusive performance engagement at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Bo Eason's powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion picture, chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds. Always considered too small to play football, former Houston Oiler Eason developed —then never deviated from—a 20-year-plan to go pro. Runt of the Litter is a semiautobiographical account of Eason's extraordinary life and career as a defensive back for the Oilers where his determination and killer instincts remain the stuff of legend.
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
One of Hollywood's most versatile leading men. A brilliant stage actor, currently on Broadway in the multi Tony award-winning smash hit God of Carnage on Broadway. And, a lesser known phenomenon: an incredibly talented musician and vocalist who has been writing songs for more than 30 years. Don't miss the fantastic treat of seeing the one and only Jeff Daniels for his singer/songwriter show.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009
Bo Eason's powerful solo play, soon to be a major motion picture, chronicles volatile family dynamics as well as triumph despite great odds. Always considered too small to play football, former Houston Oiler Eason developed —then never deviated from—a 20-year-plan to go pro. Runt of the Litter is a semiautobiographical account of Eason's extraordinary life and career as a defensive back for the Oilers where his determination and killer instincts remain the stuff of legend.
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Monday, February 1st, 2010
Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers are married. Both have graced the Diana Wortham Theatre stage and stunned its audiences with their fiery playing in seasons past. Now for the first time in Asheville, they appear together for a whirlwind evening of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, all from diverse musical influences. Their foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing will leave you breathless from the moment they hit the stage.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Two of the world's most celebrated fiddlers are married. Both have graced the Diana Wortham Theatre stage and stunned its audiences with their fiery playing in seasons past. Now for the first time in Asheville, they appear together for a whirlwind evening of fiddle-driven music, dance and song, all from diverse musical influences. Their foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing will leave you breathless from the moment they hit the stage.
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Friday, February 5th, 2010
Aquila's thrilling new production of this Ibsen classic explores the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth. Inspired by the contemporary relevance of Ibsen's play, Aquila is producing An Enemy of the People as a green production with the smallest possible carbon footprint.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Enter the Forest of Arden where love comes in all shapes, sizes, and disguises, in a time in France when love conquered all. As You Like It tells the story of power hungry men exiling their brothers, girls playing guys, and finding love in unexpected places. Aquila infuses Shakespeare’s comic brilliance with its own blend of entertaining theatricality resulting in "almost unbearable fun"
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Unequalled mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile is at it again. You may have seen him before or heard: he burns it up. Now he's at it again with a new band; The Punch Brothers' five young and fiercely talented musicians are playing to sold-out crowds around the world and have captured music lovers across many genres.
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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Slow and sensual, insistent and intertwined, athletic and aware, Nicholas Leichter's dance pieces are filled with provocative pairings. Leichter and his passionate company of seven dancers fuse style and substance into cultural narratives in which movement tells the story. Whether exploring race and gender, the relationship between dancers, or between street and traditional dance styles, this company’s movement evokes a cultivated culture clash you’ll want to witness.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Slow and sensual, insistent and intertwined, athletic and aware, Nicholas Leichter's dance pieces are filled with provocative pairings. Leichter and his passionate company of seven dancers fuse style and substance into cultural narratives in which movement tells the story. Whether exploring race and gender, the relationship between dancers, or between street and traditional dance styles, this company’s movement evokes a cultivated culture clash you’ll want to witness.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Hitting the road is nothing new to the Guthrie Family. For generations they have traveled the world making music. Arlo Guthrie and his wife Jackie raised their children on the road where they joined them on stage here and there. Their current tour officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs the songs that they've written and learned together, all performed in the family tradition generations have come to love.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Hitting the road is nothing new to the Guthrie Family. For generations they have traveled the world making music. Arlo Guthrie and his wife Jackie raised their children on the road where they joined them on stage here and there. Their current tour officially introduces the fourth generation of Guthries to the stage, Woody's great-grandchildren. The entire clan performs the songs that they've written and learned together, all performed in the family tradition generations have come to love.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
"Hailed as two of the most gorgeous virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey Land" (New York Magazine), founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their New York City company of dance thoroughbreds have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, technical training and experience.
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
"Hailed as two of the most gorgeous virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey Land" (New York Magazine), founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson and their New York City company of dance thoroughbreds have awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre that combines the best of athleticism, lyricism, technical training and experience.
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
David Holt is a national folk icon dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music and stories. Fun, funny, and highly entertaining, Holt plays ten acoustic instruments and delivers an electrifying show with his lively Lightning Bolts: Laura Boosinger - amazing on banjo and vocals; Josh Goforth - a WNC multi-instrumental superstar; Zeb Holt - David's son and talented bassist; and David Cohen - one of the best percussionists around.
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
Joyful, raucous, passionate, and contemplative, the Battlefield Band is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of today's Scottish cultural scene. This incredible band has been performing on the international scene for more than three decades, mixing old songs with new, self-penned material. Battlefield Band distills its own form of Scottish spirit through a fusion of modern and ancient instruments.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Lunasa redefines Irish music by going straight to the heart of its rhythms. Their first CD in 1997 was hailed as one of the finest, freshest recordings of Irish music in years. The band's inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves have steered Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory, creating new fans around the globe.
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
One of the most influential voices in Irish and American folk music, Karan Casey is a natural innovator who proves that the ancient and the modern make excellent bedfellows. With her warm, evocative, and soulful voice, she has enjoyed an incredible twenty-year career. A brilliant stage performer, she has been part of multiple collaborations, including the Grammy winning Celtic Solstice with Paul Winter and Friends.
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
A quintet comprised of some of America's mosttalented young traditional musicians and a remarkable young vocalist, Bua has been described by Irish Music Magazine as "the essence of a supurb band," their sound "a throwback to the playing of the 1960s and 1970s, keeping the music down the path of tradition," and their 2006 release Live at Maryrs' a "work without gimmicks, where the musicianship is the highest quality."
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most respected and popular musicians and one of the most requested returning performers in the Mainstage Series. A singer/songwriter, composer and magical performer, he is best known for his moving song “Caledonia” and melody “The Gael” (as heard in The Last of the Mohicans). more info
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Winner of the acclaimed Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest, Bearfoot showcases bluegrass licks that appeal to traditionalists as well as “newgrass” audiences with pop influences. Mainstage Bluegrass Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. more info
Saturday, October 16th, 2010
‘S Wonderful - The New Gershwin Musical is an all-singing, all-dancing musical revue that incorporates five mini-musicals inspired by the real events occurring in and around the lives of the Gershwin brothers. Mainstage Theatre Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place....
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010
A dramatic staging of the critically acclaimed book by Tim Tyson, Blood Done Sign My Name addresses America’s painful racial history. For mature audiences only. Mainstage Theatre Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Thursday, October 21, 2010, 8:00 p.m. Regular $30; Senior $28; Student $25; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828)...
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Dailey & Vincent is one of the nation's most celebrated new bluegrass acts. Both members of the duo are career bluegrass musicians who never depart from the core sensibility of the genre while also beautifully pushing the bluegrass envelope. Mainstage Bluegrass Series, Diana Wortham...
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Sunday, December 19th, 2010
A Swannanoa Solstice is an ensemble of world renowned recording artists lead by Al Petteway and wife Amy White. It is an Asheville holiday tradition, returning for the 8th annual performance of joyful, thoughtful seasonal celebration. Mainstage Special Attraction Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Sunday, December 19, 2010, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Regular $35; Senior $33; Student $30; Children 12 and under $12;...
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
Acclaimed for its mix of humor, invention, and drama, Pilobolus began as an experiment among three guys in a Dartmouth College dance class back in 1970, who goofed around and got entangled in various science-inspired poses and movements. Mainstage Dance Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack...
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Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
Acclaimed for its mix of humor, invention, and drama, Pilobolus began as an experiment among three guys in a Dartmouth College dance class back in 1970, who goofed around and got entangled in various science-inspired poses and movements. Mainstage Dance Series, Diana Wortham...
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Friday, January 21st, 2011
Acclaimed for its mix of humor, invention, and drama, Pilobolus began as an experiment among three guys in a Dartmouth College dance class back in 1970, who goofed around and got entangled in various science-inspired poses and movements. Mainstage Dance Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. more info
Friday, February 4th, 2011
Aquila Theatre presents an exciting new production of Nobel Laureate Luigi Pirandello's famous drama. Six Characters in Search of an Author dares to ask fundamental questions about the very nature of art and entertainment, blurring the line between reality and artifice. Mainstage Theatre Series,...
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Saturday, February 5th, 2011
Aquila Theatre presents an exciting new production of the timeless Shakespeare comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Set against a classical Athenian backdrop, A Midsummer Night's Dream explores the universal theme of love through Aquila’s fresh and imaginative interpretation. Mainstage Theatre Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Saturday, February 5,...
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Thursday, February 10th, 2011
Doug Varone and Dancers’ kinetically thrilling dances make essential connections and mine the complexity of the human spirit, commanding attention for its expansive vision, versatility and technical prowess. Mainstage Dance Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Wednesday & Thursday, February 9 & 10, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Regular $35; Senior $33; Student $30; Children 12 and under $12; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid...
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Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Sweet Plantain is a refreshingly new string quartet that thrills audiences with original compositions and contemporary works by Latin American composers. Mainstage Music Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Saturday, February 19, 2011, 8:00 p.m. more info
Friday, February 25th, 2011
Named Irish Female Vocalist of the Decade and awarded the Concert of the Year Award by Chicago’s Irish American News, Cathie Ryan’s captivating vocals place her firmly in the vanguard of Celtic performers. Mainstage Celtic Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, February 25, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Regular $30; Senior $28; Student $25; Children 12 and under $12; Student Rush...
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Thursday, March 10th, 2011
The clever and quirky comedian Billy D. Washington is a top-notch stand-up comedian and an enormously talented musician. Often incorporating deft keyboard playing into his comedy act, his talents have taken him from a career as a policeman to being the opening act for Aretha Franklin. For mature audiences only. Mainstage Special Attraction Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, March 11, 2011, 8:00 p.m....
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
Mountain Heart's musical virtuosity, unmatched energy, and entertainment dynamics appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. Appearing with Mountain Heart is guitar legend Tony Rice, who spans the range of acoustic music. more info
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
At the forefront of Celtic music for over two decades, Dervish is one of the all-time great Irish traditional bands. Be transported by the remarkable energy of this magical band and its charismatic singer, Cathy Jordan, to an Irish session evocative of the spirited pubs and wild beauty of the west of Ireland. more info
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
The award-winning Viver Brasil takes audiences for an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, featuring a dazzling program of African orixás (deified ancestral saints), ceremonial celebrations, the martial arts/dance form of capoeira, and lively Carnaval with Feet on the Ground. more info
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
The award-winning Viver Brasil takes audiences for an inspiring cultural journey through Brazil, featuring a dazzling program of African orixás (deified ancestral saints), ceremonial celebrations, the martial arts/dance form of capoeira, and lively Carnaval with Feet on the Ground. more info
Friday, April 8th, 2011
Pop with an opera flair, Destino enthralls by combining the romance of opera with pop, gospel, and soul selections delivered via its three award-winning, classically trained professional tenors. Mainstage Music Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, April 8, 2011, 8:00 p.m. more info
Friday, May 6th, 2011
Two-time Grammy winning Turtle Island Quartet joins Mike Marshall, a favorite of Asheville classical and bluegrass audiences, as they undertake a musical journey across the American landscape. Mainstage Music Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, May 6, 2011, 8:00 p.m. more info
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
The Paul McKenna Band is one of the hottest, fastest-rising young groups in Scotland, and their contemporary approach to traditional instrumentation have already earned raves as the “best band of its generation.” Mainstage Celtic Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Saturday, May 7, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Regular $30; Senior $28; Student $25; Children 12 and under $12; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid I.D.) $10. ...
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
To the delight of Celtic music lovers, the legendary group De Danann takes the stage after having been at the heart of the remarkable evolution of modern Irish music since the ’70’s. Mainstage Celtic Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Friday, May 27, 2011, 8:00 p.m. Regular $30; Senior $28; Student $25; Children 12 and under $12; Student Rush day-of-the-show (with valid I.D.) $10. Tickets/Info: (828) 257-4530...
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Monday, December 20th, 2010
A musical based on C.S. Lewis’ imaginative adventure story about four children who travel to the magical land of Narnia. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Monday & Tuesday, December 20 & 21, 2010; 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Show open to...
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
A musical based on C.S. Lewis’ imaginative adventure story about four children who travel to the magical land of Narnia. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Monday & Tuesday, December 20 & 21, 2010; 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Show open to...
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Monday, January 31st, 2011
Children will love this musical revue featuring six stories, including popular “Fancy Nancy” and “Duck for President.” School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. January 31, 2011, 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. Show open to community based on availability. Tickets $6-$11. Individual tickets or information, (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com. Group tickets or information, (828) 257-4544 x...
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011
A survivor’s story, set during the Nazi Holocaust, which teaches children the importance of combating intolerance. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Thursday & Friday, March 17 & 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Shows open to...
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Friday, March 18th, 2011
A survivor’s story, set during the Nazi Holocaust, which teaches children the importance of combating intolerance. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Thursday & Friday, March 17 & 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days. Shows open to...
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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Thursday & Friday, April 28 & 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days Shows open to community based on availability. Tickets $6-$11. Individual tickets or information, (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com. Group tickets or information, (828) 257-4544 x...
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Friday, April 29th, 2011
When a boy shares his snack with a hungry, demanding mouse, he learns a hilarious lesson about cause-and-effect. School Show Series, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place. Thursday & Friday, April 28 & 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. both days Shows open to community based on availability. Tickets $6-$11. Individual tickets or information, (828) 257-4530 or online at www.dwtheatre.com. Group tickets or information, (828) 257-4544 x...
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 The Health Adventure
Friday, June 6th, 2008
Formerly known as Fabulous Fridays, the Preschool Play Date series provide youngsters age three to six with a unique and safe venue to play and a chance for parents, grandparents, and care-givers to socialize and bond. Hands-on take-away activities led by an expert educator from The Health Adventure make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike! Free for members or with museum admission, the Preschool Play Date series occurs every first Friday of the month from 10:30 to...
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
Join us from 4PM until 5PM to learn new folds, share favorites, and meeet fellow origami enthusiasts. All levels welcome. Become a regular "Four O'Clock Folder" at The Health Adventure. Paper is available at our museum store or bring your own. No club dues, just the cost of museum admission.
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
Toys: The Untold Story exhibit opens
Fri Jun 13 10am – Fri Jun 13 5:30pm
Turner New Adventure's Gallery
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Friday, July 4th, 2008
Preschool Play Date When: Fri, Jul 4, 10:30am – 11:30am Where: The Health Adventure () Formerly known as Fabulous Fridays, the Preschool Play Date series provide youngsters age three to six with a unique and safe venue to play and a chance for parents, grandparents, and care-givers to socialize and bond. Hands-on take-away activities led by an...
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Saturday, July 5th, 2008
Family Day - Toy Making Workshop When: Sat, Jul 5, 11:00am – 12:30pm Where: The Health Adventure () Ever wonder how toys work? Come and experiment with two toys that you will make and then take home. Make a top out of nuts, bolts, and CDs to experiment with balance and spinning motion. Make another toy that will demonstrate how cams...
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Friday, June 5th, 2009
Arthur's World Tour - June 5 through Sept. 6, 2009 This exclusive exhibit is based on Marc Brown’s wildly popular books and the Emmy award winning PBS series produced by WGBH-TV Boston. A series of imaginative environments invite kids to join Arthur and his friends in the Library, at a Backyard Sleepover, in the Read Family Kitchen, and in Mr. Ratburn’s Classroom. Arthur promotes reading, handling emotions that kids face every day,...
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Saturday, August 1st, 2009
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Arthur’s world of books becomes reality as we make our own paper. Come see first hand how the process works and take home your own creation. Microscopes and magnifiers will reveal the smallest details of what goes into our books.
Free for members or with museum admission.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Held in The Health Adventure’s Creative Play Space, the museum's Preschool Play Date series provides tots ages three to six an opportunity to learn and play while parents and caregivers socialize. Hands-on take-away activities led by an expert educator make these play dates enriching for children and adults alike.
Free for members or with museum admission.
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Classes are held at The Health Adventure from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Classes are held at The Health Adventure from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, December 14th, 2009
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Classes are held at The Health Adventure from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Classes are held at The Health Adventure from 4:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, December 19th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from12:00-2:00 p.m. and are included with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 10th, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Date is held every Thursday at The Health Adventure from 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Come play in our slime lab! Use carbon dioxide to launch rockets and make raisins dance. Discover just how colorful white light really is. The Brownies Chemistry Try-It will be held at The Health Adventure on Dec. 3 from 3:30-4:45. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org and click on “Programs.”
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
The Wonders of Physics will give the audience an exciting sampler of the science behind electricity, air pressure, and the laws of motion. Prepare to be amazed by this acclaimed traveling show from the University of Wisconsin! Join The Health Adventure on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. for this special program. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Help us celebrate the International Year of Astronomy with unprecedented images of center of the Milky Way! The Health Adventure has been selected as one of only 150 locations to display these mural-sized images of the Milky Way’s core as seen by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Join us for the special unveiling on November 23 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. For more...
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year from 1:30-2:30, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year from 1:30-2:30, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly on second Wednesdays throughout the school year from 1:30-2:30, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, January 7th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, February 4th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, February 25th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, January 11th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. and are free to the public. For...
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Monday, January 25th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. and are free to the public. For...
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Monday, February 8th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. and are free to the public. For...
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with our My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. and are free to the public. For...
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Join us at The Health Adventure from 3:30-4:45 for a special Brownies program! Meet Mr. Gross Mouth. Use our special glow lotion to illuminate the secret hiding places of germs, and take a closer look at plaque with our video microscope. For more information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org and click on “Programs.”
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Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for a special Juniors workshop! Build your own owl box and uncover a mouse skeleton by dissecting a real owl pellet. Play an echolocation game to learn how some nocturnal animals “see” in the dark. Then, put on your thinking cap and enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, a fun and quirky mansion full of brain teasers and challenges. For more...
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure from 3:30-4:45 for a special Brownis program where you can come be a mad scientist with us! Use ordinary milk to make extraordinary colors. Play with dry ice bubbles! Make a take-home craft that’s truly magnetic! For more information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org and click on “Programs.”
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure from 3:15-5:15 for a special Juniors program! Experiment with chemistry in our slime lab. Be an electrical engineer by rigging up a real circuit! Experience the science of architecture by building structures in our design challenge lab! For more information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org and click on “Programs.”
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for a special Brownies Try-It day! “Catch” your friends’ shadows! Combine simple household products and marvel at all the different colors you can make! Learn how to be a great friend with a little help from Clifford the Big Red Dog. For more information, visit www.thehealthadventure.org and click on “Programs.”
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by The Health Adventure's museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by The Health Adventure's museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by The Health Adventure's museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Experiment with science during Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by The Health Adventure's museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, March 8th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister?
Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class.
Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed!
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly at 1:30 on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Experience educational programming The Health Adventure way with our monthly Home School Happenings! Held monthly at 1:30 on second Wednesdays throughout the school year, programs are available for various grade levels. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 8th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturday programs run from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For...
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, May 24th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! Programs are free and are held at The Health Adventure on 2nd and 4th Mondays from 4-5 p.m. For more information, please visit...
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Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure on Saturday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m. for a special evening of Smart Fun! “It’s a Dog’s Life” is a family-friendly event celebrating our new Clifford exhibit and everything about dogs. Activities include: - A building station where children can create their own doghouses;
- Story time presented by Spellbound Children’s Bookshop;
- A sand pit where kids can test their digging...
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Sunday, April 4th, 2010
The Health Adventure will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 4th for Easter. The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office and YMI Cultural Center will remain open to the public from 1pm-5pm.
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us at The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us at The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit...
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, June 26th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Super Science Saturdays are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission.
For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Join The Health Adventure on the first Wednesday of every month from 3-5 p.m. for a special free admission experience! This is a great way to enjoy the museum with friends and family! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, July 12th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom programs are held on the 2nd and 4th...
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. For more...
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. For more...
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom programs are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. For more...
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, May 20th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! Preschool Play Dates are held every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and are free with museum admission.
For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
In order to bring you new experiences and even more SMART FUN, The Health Adventure will be closed on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 24. Then join us on May 28 for TWO brand new exhibits ("Eyes on Earth" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz")!
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Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
In order to bring you new experiences and even more SMART FUN, The Health Adventure will be closed on Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. We will reopen at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 24. Then join us on May 28 for TWO brand new exhibits ("Eyes on Earth" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz")!
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us at The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010
From simple designs to complex creations, join us at The Health Adventure to learn about the Japanese art of paper-folding! Folding Frenzies occur on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00 and are included with museum admission. For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010
Decorate monkeys and set them flying in a wind tunnel! Create art with a salad spinner, and experiment with the power of wind. Learn all about twisters, and get blown away by all the fun! Tornados and Twisters is presented as part of The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays. Super Science Saturdays are assorted family-friendly themed activities based on the current traveling exhibit. Activities are aimed at families with children preschool age and older. The Health...
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, August 28th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Experiment with science during The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays! Featuring hands-on activities led by our museum facilitators, these programs are sure to be fun for all ages! Programs are held every Saturday from 12-2 p.m. and are free with museum admission. For specific activity descriptions or for more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday...
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Monday, September 27th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. on the campus of...
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Monday, October 11th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. on the campus of...
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Monday, October 25th, 2010
Is your child about to become an older brother or sister? Help them prepare for the new baby’s arrival with The Health Adventure's My Mom is Having a Baby class. Children will learn what to expect when mom goes into labor, how to hold the new baby, and will even make a special present to hang over the new sibling’s bed! My Mom classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month from 4-5 p.m. on the campus of...
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Thursday, October 28th, 2010
It’s all about the little ones! Join us at The Health Adventure every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for interactive fun just for preschoolers led by museum facilitators. Your preschooler will have a blast in this special program! For more information, please visit www.thehealthadventure.org.
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Saturday, August 21st, 2010
Ever wonder about those GPS units you have seen? Have you heard family and friends talking about how much fun it is to go Geo-caching? Join us for a lesson on how all this works and we will go out on a search to try it out. Join our guest staff from National Climatic Data Center for a presentation on weather and our amazing planet. GPS Day is part of The Health Adventure's Super Science Saturdays program. Super Science Saturdays are assorted family-friendly themed activities...
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Join us for some of The Health Adventure’s greatest hits! Educators will present highlights from favorite programs such as “Forces and Motion”, “Sound Science”, and “Yes, No, Maybe”. Enjoy science demonstrations of all kinds...including a few with costumes, music, and lots of silliness! You never know what to expect at The Health Adventure, but you can be sure it will be “Smart...
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010
Join us for some of The Health Adventure’s greatest hits! Educators will present highlights from favorite programs such as “Forces and Motion”, “Sound Science”, and “Yes, No, Maybe”. Enjoy science demonstrations of all kinds...including a few with costumes, music, and lots of silliness! You never know what to expect at The Health Adventure, but you can be sure it will be “Smart...
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 YMI Cultural Center
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Goombay! Festival: August 22-24, 2008 Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people. Goombay! emerged during slavery days in Bermuda. Both music and rhythm were brought form Africa and West Indies. The African-Caribbean style festival is brought to the...
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Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Goombay! Festival: August 22-24, 2008 Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people. Goombay! emerged during slavery days in Bermuda. Both music and rhythm were brought form Africa and West Indies. The African-Caribbean style festival is brought to the Asheville Community with...
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Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Goombay! Festival: August 22-24, 2008 Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people. Goombay! emerged during slavery days in Bermuda. Both music and rhythm were brought form Africa and West Indies. The African-Caribbean style festival is brought to the Asheville Community with...
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Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
The 51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair presents
The Runway Report
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
7:00 PM at the Orange Peel
Hosted by the YMI Cultural Center for the benefit of the Cultural Arts Program
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Opening Reception Friday, October 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM: That's Me! Scenes From Black Asheville Before Urban Renewal On Exhibit through April 30, 2009 YMI Cultural Center, in collaboration with Asheville Art Museum, Pack Memorial Library, Mission Hospital, UNC-Asheville, and the Housing Authority, announces an exhibit featuring the vintage photographs of celebrated photographers Anthony Lord, Andrea Clark and Kent Washburn. Their black and white images...
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
The YMI Cultural Center presents its annual KWANZAA CELEBRATION.
December 30th from Noon to 3pm in the Ray Auditorium.
More info at www.ymicc.org
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people. Goombay! emerged during slavery days in Bermuda. Both music and rhythm were brought form Africa and West Indies. The original dancers used a skin-covered drum that was called "Gombey" meaning rhythm. In the...
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Since 1982, the YMI Cultural Center has presented Goombay!, one of several worldwide variations of the centuries-old celebration. Goombay! can be viewed as a Cultural Expression of a people. Goombay! emerged during slavery days in Bermuda. Both music and rhythm were brought form Africa and West Indies. The original dancers used a skin-covered drum that was called "Gombey" meaning rhythm. In the...
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Thursday, December 24th, 2009
The YMI Cultural Center will be CLOSED from December 24th through December 28th. They will re-open for Kwanzaa on December 29th, then remain closed through January 4th.
Pack Place
Friday, May 16th, 2008
Check out the new Pack Place website design, compliments of Divergent Mind Media.
Friday, July 4th, 2008
It's that time!
The next to join the "winner's circle" will be named at the Pack Place Raffle Drawing to be held on July 4th! Get your tickets now! Remember, no more than 500 tickets will be sold & all proceeds benefit Pack Place!
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Monday, August 18th, 2008
By Alex Gundlach This is a series of paintings I did...
Friday, July 25th, 2008
The Pack Place Ticket Office and Public Spaces will be closed the Saturday & Sunday of Bele Chere weekend. The Asheville Art Museum will remain open, but the Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre, the Health Adventure and YMI Cultural Center will be closed. The Health Adventure will be open on Friday, 7/25.
We will re-open regular hours on Tuesday, July 22nd. Enjoy the Bele Chere Festival!
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Asheville Parks and Recreation Presents: Mid-Day Musicals
Music of the Eagles!
Where: Pack Square
When: Thursdays at 12:30pm
Cost: FREE!
Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Asheville Parks and Rec Presents: Mid-Day Musicals
Asheville Lyric Opera
Where: Pack Square
When: Thursdays at 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Asheville Parks & Rec Presents: Mid- Day Musical
Mars Hill College Showstoppers
Where: Pack Square
When: Thursday at 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Saturday, November 29th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Friday, November 28th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Pack Place and its Partner Organizations will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
We wil re-open on Friday, Nov. 28th at 10:00 am.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008
The Asheville Film Festival ~ November 6-9
Tickets, movies and events at Pack Place.
More information at www.ashevillefilmfestival.com
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Friday, November 7th, 2008
The Asheville Film Festival ~ November 6-9
Tickets, movies and events at Pack Place.
More information at www.ashevillefilmfestival.com
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Saturday, November 8th, 2008
The Asheville Film Festival ~ November 6-9
Tickets, movies and events at Pack Place.
More information at www.ashevillefilmfestival.com
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
The Asheville Film Festival ~ November 6-9
Tickets, movies and events at Pack Place.
More information at www.ashevillefilmfestival.com
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Monday, November 24th, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Monday, December 1st, 2008
The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives comes to Asheville November 24 – December 1st. Beginning Monday, November 24th and ending with a candlelight memorial vigil at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1st, The AIDS Memorial Quilt: A Tapestry of Lives will be on display in Pack Place. To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day (December 1) and to pay tribute to those who have died or have been affected by the HIV/AIDS virus, The Western North Carolina AIDS...
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
Pack Place is CLOSED on Mondays.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sundays - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Pack Place, normally closed on Mondays, will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Monday, December 22nd and Monday, Dec. 29th to welcome guests during the holidays.
The Health Adventure and Colburn Earth Science Museums will be open to the public on these dates. The Asheville Art Museum will be holding its Holiday Art Camps and will be closed to the public.
Enjoy your visit ! If you have questions, please contact our Ticket Desk at 828-257-4500.
Monday, December 29th, 2008
Pack Place, normally closed on Mondays, will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Monday, December 22nd and Monday, Dec. 29th to welcome guests during the holidays.
The Health Adventure and Colburn Earth Science Museums will be open to the public on these dates. The Asheville Art Museum will be holding its Holiday Art Camps and will be closed to the public.
Enjoy your visit ! If you have questions, please contact our Ticket Desk at 828-257-4500.
Thursday, January 1st, 2009
Pack Place & its Partner Organizations will be CLOSED on New Year's Day.
Here's to a fabulous 2009! Happy New Year!
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Pack Place is proud to sponsor Our VOICE in presenting its 9th Annual Survivors' Art Show, to benefit the work of Our VOICE, the rape and sexual assault service center for Buncombe County. Thursday, April 16th from 6:30-9:00pm at Pack Place Tickets $15, available at the Pack Place Ticket Office. This annual event brings the community together to honor all people affected by sexual violence. Local artists have donated their work for a silent auction. Refreshments will...
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009 for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre. The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days. Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the...
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Monday, June 29th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Monday, July 13th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Monday, July 6th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Monday, July 20th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Monday, July 27th, 2009
PACK PLACE OPEN ON MONDAYS DURING SUMMER, 2009
for the Health Adventure and Diana Wortham Theatre.
The Asheville Art Museum, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will remain closed to the public on Mondays so they can focus on the summer camps in session those days.
Tickets to community events & attractions will also be available through the Pack Place Ticket Office, including discounted, 2-day passes to the Biltmore Estate; tickets...
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
The Asheville Art Museum will remain open during Bele Chere, please enter through the second entrance located across from the Angel statue in Pack Square.
The Health Adventure, Diana Wortham Theatre, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will be closed to the public.
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
The Asheville Art Museum will remain open during Bele Chere, please enter through the second entrance located across from the Angel statue in Pack Square.
The Health Adventure, Diana Wortham Theatre, Colburn Earth Science Museum and YMI Cultural Center will be closed to the public.
Monday, September 7th, 2009
Pack Place will be closed on Monday September 7th 2009 in honor of Labor Day. We will reopen Tuesday September 8th at 10am. See you then!
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Each year teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The resulting structures become an art exhibit that goes on view to the public in each city where a competition is held. At the end of the exhibition, all of the food used in the structures will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Last year’s competition raised over 8,500...
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Each year teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The resulting structures become an art exhibit that goes on view to the public in each city where a competition is held. At the end of the exhibition, all of the food used in the structures will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Last year’s competition raised over 8,500...
Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Each year teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The resulting structures become an art exhibit that goes on view to the public in each city where a competition is held. At the end of the exhibition, all of the food used in the structures will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Last year’s competition raised over 8,500...
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Each year teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The resulting structures become an art exhibit that goes on view to the public in each city where a competition is held. At the end of the exhibition, all of the food used in the structures will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Last year’s competition raised over 8,500...
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Each year teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food. The resulting structures become an art exhibit that goes on view to the public in each city where a competition is held. At the end of the exhibition, all of the food used in the structures will be donated to MANNA FoodBank. Last year’s competition raised over 8,500...
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Friday, November 27th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Sunday, November 29th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Monday, November 30th, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
We are very excited to announce that sections from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will once again be coming to Asheville in recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1 2009. The Quilt exhibit will be held at Pack Place beginning on Monday, November 23 – December 2, closed Thanksgiving Day. There will also be a Candle Light Memorial Vigil held on World AIDS Day, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the lower level of Pack Place. World AIDS...
Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Pack Place and its Partner Organizations will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26th for Thanksgiving.
We will reopen Friday, Nov. 27th at 10am.
Friday, December 25th, 2009
Pack Place is CLOSED on December 25th. We will re-open on December 26th at 10am.
Friday, January 1st, 2010
Welcome, 2010! Pack Place will be closed on Friday, January 1st. We will re-open on Saturday, January 2nd at 10am. The YMI Cultural Center will remain closed through January 4th.
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Pack Place is proud to host PhilanthroPEAK Live: On Saturday, March 20th, PhilanthroPEAK Live will feature over six hours of music, visual arts, theatrical performances, live filming, as well as tabling for community businesses and nonprofits all united under one roof at Pack Place and the 500-seat Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, located at 2 South Pack Square. The all ages event starts at 5:00pm and tickets are only $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. To...
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Monday, May 31st, 2010
Pack Place will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday May 31st. The Theatre and Museums will re-open on Tuesday, June 1st at 10am. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Please come visit tomorrow... we open at 10am.
Monday, September 6th, 2010
Pack Place and its Partner Organizations will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 7th at 10am.
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Saturday, June 6th, 2009
The Asheville Lyric Opera Presents....
A Taste of Opera
June 6th
7:30 pm
This concert and dining adventure will include a night of incredible food and music from around the world. Your ticket includes the delectable tastes from ten fine restaurants with wine and an exclusive on-stage concert at Diana Wortham Theatre featuring repertoire from opera, operetta and classical musical theatre. Food and wine tasting...
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