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Calendar of Events

April 2013 Events

 

Compiled by Henderson County Tourism Development Authority
Information Subject to Change or Cancellation

Call the phone number listed on each event to confirm dates.
times, location & possible cancellations


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April 1 - 5
The Arts Council of Henderson County presents Artists of Tomorrow, secondary students exhibition, First Citizens Bank @ 539 N. Main Street, gallery hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm,free and open to the public, Hendersonville, 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org
 

April 1 - May 19
Festival of Flowers, Biltmore Estate, the gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted come alive with color & blossoms, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com

Ann Vasilik Show " A Painter's Journey" , NC Arboretum, captures her travels at home and abroad, open to the public 9:00am- 5:00pm daily, exhibit admission is free with the standard parking fee ($8 per personal vehicle, Asheville, NC   828-665-2492  www.ncarboretum.org

 
April 3 - 21
Flat Rock Playhouse presents the season opener The Odd Couple, Neil Simon's classic award winning comedy, Wed-Sat 8:00pm; Wed, Thurs, Sat& Sun 2:00pm, Regular $35.00; Seniors, AAA, Military $33; Students $25; Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

April 3 - December 31
Henderson County Heritage Museum is observing the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, never-before-seen artifacts of military weaponry & uniforms dating back to the war, Wed.- Sat. 10:00AM-5:00 PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, no admission fee, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.com

 
April 5 - 21
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents Brighton Beach Memoirs, a comedy by Neil Simon, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 7:30PM, Sundays 2:00PM, Adults $20, under 18 years $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.HendersonvilleLittleTheater.org
 

April 6
The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra presents “Spring Romance”, Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, 7:30pm, $30, Flat Rock, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org

 
April 6 & 7
Do Tell Storyfest, Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, Apr. 6 1:00-5:00pm, Apr 7 2:00-5:00pm, (tall tales, verbal jazz and word smithing), this event raises the bar for storytelling as intelligent entertainment for adults and kids 10+), Hendersonville, NC 828-388-0247 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

April 7
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents “The Kontras String Quartet”, First Congregational Church, $17, 3:00pm, Hendersonville, NC

 

April 9
Bestselling Author Ann B. Ross launches her new book "Miss Julia Stirs up Trouble",The Fountainhead Bookstore, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Hendersonville, NC 288-697-1870

April 9 - 13
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents Music on the Rock: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tues-Sat 8:00pm, $24, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

April 12 & 13
The Asheville Lyric Opera presents Tosca, Diana Wortham Theatre, 8:00pm, Adults $30-$52, Students $17-$35, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 
April 12- 28
Asheville Community Theatre presents The Grapes of Wrath, one of the masterpieces of American literature, Fri & Sat 7:30PM, Sun 2:30PM, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 www.ashevilletheatre.org
 

April 13
A Night of Comedy” featuring Christian comedian Dennis Swanberg, Tickets $10.00,  doors open at 5:00pm, the comedy begins at 6:00pm, Mud Creek Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-6383

Hendersonville Swing Band Concert, Hendersonville High School Audiorium, 3:00pm, $10 donation, benefits the Hendersonville Kiwanis Club Scholorship Fund, Hendersonville, NC

 

April 19 - 21
Junior League - Spring Market, WNC Agricultural Center Expo Bldg, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-777-3517 www.wncagcenter.org 

 

April 20
4th Annual Henderson County BBQ Expo, Hendersonville High School Stadium, a family festival with vendors, BBQ cooking competitions, children's activities, petting zoo, mid-way rides, police dog demonstrations, entertainment and Circle C Racing Pigs; Admission:
Adults $6, Children $3, fundraiser for the Henderson County Education Foundation, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-3461 www.bbq-expo.com

Dupont State Recreational Forest 1/2 a Marathon, 8:30am, sponsored by Fletcher Parks & Recreation, 250 slots available for the race, Hendersonville, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org

 

April 20 & 21
Home & Garden Expo, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-299-7001  www.wncagcenter.org

 

April 20 & 27
Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium hosts Tank Talks, 2:00pm, free with paid, admissionHendersonville, NC 828-692-8386 www.teamecco.org

 

April 21
Hendersonville Chamber Music presents “Marc Yaxley Trio”, First Congregational Church, $17, 3:00pm, Hendersonville, NC

 
April 24 - May 19
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown presents musical Cotton Patch Gospel, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm; Thurs, Sat & Sun 2:00pm, Hendersonville, NC  828-693-0731, 866-732-8008  www.flatrockplayhouse.org
 

April 25
Diana Wortham Theatre Mainstage Series presents Comas, popular on the Continental festival circuit ,8:00pm, egular $30, Student $25, Child $15, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 

April 26 & 27
Bullington Gardens Plant Sale, 10:00am-4:00pm, Hendersonville, 828-698-6104 bullingtoncenter.org

 

April 26 - 28
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center), dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over A-frames at high speed;8:00am-2:00pm, free admission & spectators are welcome, please leave your dogs comfortably at home, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Tryon, NC 828-713-3278 www.blueridgeagility.com

 

April 27
Spring Festival at the Farm, Historic Johnson Farm, 10:00am-4:00pm, fun for the whole family, (arts & crafts, pound cake sale, house tours, food, entertainment, wagon & tractor rides, Adults $6, Students $4, preschoolers free, free parking, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-6585 www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/johnson-farm

Antique Car Show & Vintage Motorcycle Show, Historic Seventh Avenue District, 10:00am-2:00pm, crafts vendors & food available & live Entertainment by Tom Brown, One Man Band; crafts vendors & food available, no entry fees, Hendersonville, NC 828-674-3067 www.7thavehvl.com

Team ECCO Ocean Center & Aquarium hosts Sharks, 10:00am-12:00pm, $8 per person, ages 6-12, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8386 www.teamecco.org

Blue Ridge Rollergirls, WNC Agricultural Center Event Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-776-7776 

Buzz on Bees, Chimney Rock Park, 11:00am-3:00pm, watching beekeeping demonstrations, kids can enjoy “busy bee” crafts and activities; Chimney Rock, NC 800-277-8611  chimneyrockpark.com

Broadway’s Next H!T Musical: the only unscripted theatrical awards show, presents a night of hilarious audience-driven musical comedy, special benefit performance for Diana Wortham Theatre, reception at 7:30 p.m.; Performance 8:30pm, VIP Tickets (reception plus orchestra-level seating): $75; Regular tickets (performance only; balcony seating): $50, Asheville,pNC 828-257-4530 www.dwtheatre.com

 

April 28
Business Expo and Children’s Day Festival, 12Noon-6:00pm, Jackson Park, children’s games, raffles, dance contests, food & music; Hendersonville, NC

 

April 30
Hendersonville Sister Cities organization presents the program “The Magical Culture of Peru,” Henderson County Public Library, 7:30pm, open to the public at no charge, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-9557

 
 
Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations