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May 1
Dispute Settlement Center, Movies that Move - presenting: Diary of Anne Frank, 6:00PM-9:00PM, Trinity Presbyterian, free, Hendersonville, NC 828- 697-7055
Henderson County Library Travel presents Dr. Phyllis Lang, UNCA professor and Nebraska plains native, hosts an illustrated talk on the characters and landscape of My Antonia, 4:00PM, My Antonia, the classic mid-west immigrant novel by Willa Cather, the book discussion is part of The Big Read, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 Manuel Barrueco & Cuarteto Cationoamericano, Porter Center at Brevard College, 7:30PM, $25, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330 |
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May 1 & 2
Blue Ridge Community College Annual Spring Plant Sale, BRCC Greenhouse (horticultural students have for sale annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetable, & heirloom tomatoes) 9:00AM-12Noon, Flat Rock, NC 828-694-1840 |
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May 1 - 9
Blue Ridge Residencies, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit highlights work created by a talented group of artists in residence, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org |
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May 1 - 11
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 |
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May 1 - 18
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Dames At Sea (an all -singing, all-dancing tap extravaganza based on the campy nostalgia of 1930's Hollywood musicals) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 1 - 26
Victorian Bridal "Here Comes the Bride", Smith-McDowell House Museum, Victorianwedding exhibit, Thurs., Fri, &. Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 12:00PM-4:00PM, Adults $7, Children $3, Asheville, 828-253-9231 www.wnchistory.org |
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May 1 - October 1
Henderson County Heritage Museum, Historic Courthouse on Main Street inaugural exhibit Let Freedom Ring (displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation) Wed. - Sat.10:00AM-5:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org |
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May 1 - October 25
Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2022 www.dhinc.org |
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May 2 & 3
Dance Series presents Koresh Dance Company, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 8:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dhinc.org |
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May 2 - 4
Craft Show, Blue Ridge Mall, Fri. & Sat. 10:00AM-9:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-6:00PM, Sponsored by The Henderson County Crafters Assoc., Hendersonville, NC 828-891-7837 www.hendersonctynccrafters.com
Spring Herb Festival, WNC Farmer’s Market, Fri & Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM, Sun 10:00AM-3:00PM, largest herb festival in the southeast, Asheville, NC 828-778-4365 |
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May 2 - 18
Asheville Community Theatre presents Philadelphia Story, Fri -& Sat 8:00PM, Sun 2:30PM, Adults $22, Sr/Students $19, Children (3-17) $12, Asheville, NC 828-254-1320 |
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May 3
Henderson County School System is hosting its 2nd annual WNC BookFest, Historic Johnson Farm, more than 20 authors with impromptu readings by the authors, 9:00AM- 2:00PM, benefits the Mills River Childcare program, rain or shine, no admission fee & no charge for parking, Hendesronville, NC 828-891-2712
Sheriff Mounted Patrol Open Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-606-7971 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/
Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show, Walmart Shopping Center, 11:00AM-3:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929
Paws in the Park, Fletcher Community Park, 12Noon-3:00PM, (Unity Church will give a Blessing of the Dogs at Noon, games, food, music, informational demonstrations, a silent auction, enter a owner/pet look-a-like contest, the best dressed contest, or best rrick contest for prizes) Fletcher, NC 828-687-0751 www.fletcherparks.org |
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May 3 & 4
Olde Tyme Music Festival, Historic Downtown, Sat. 11:00AM-4:00PM, Sun. 1:00PM-4:00PM (musicians play hammered dulcimers, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, guitars & auto harps) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8588 or 828-697-2022 |
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May 3 - 10
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon.-Sat. 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 www.theashevilletourists.com |
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May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6 & October 4
Summer Music Series in Flat Rock, Little Rainbow Row's back deck-corner of Greenville Hwy & W. Blue Ridge Rd, 6:00PM-8:00PM, free, bring a chair, featuring regional artistis, sponsored by the Flat Rock Merchants' Assoc., Flat Rock, NC 828-697-7719 www.flatrockonline.com |
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May 4
Concert/Lecture Series, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Tapestry: An Arab-Jewish Storytelling Dialogue, The Tapestry project brings together two Atlanta-based storytellers -- one Lebanese, one Jewish – who offer an alternative way to stop the war raging between their two peoples, 3 :00PM, no charge, a free will offering will be taken, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-8630 www.fcchendersonville.org
The Hendersonville Film Socety presents End of the Game, Smoky Mountain Theater in the Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-7310
Western District 4-H Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/ |
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May 5
Henderson County Library Travel Club presents TBA, 7:00PM, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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May 6
Henderson County Library will host a photographic presentation and exhibit by Mickey Buckwalter titled “Women of the World, Our Global Sisters”, 6:00PM,. free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725
Gardening in the Mountains: Culinary Herbs, NC Arboretum, an informative program is offered in cooperation with Buncombe County Cooperative Extension and regional Master Gardeners, 10:00AM, Education Center, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 6 - June 21
The Arts Council of Henderson County and Bold Life Magazine present The Bold & the Beautiful a retrospective exhibit featuring fifty-five artists that have graced the pages of the magazine during its first five years, Tues.– Fri. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Sat.1:00PM-4:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-8504 www.acofhc.org |
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May 9
Henderson County Library presents the Hallmark movie: O Pioneers, 4:00PM, the movie accompanies the May 1st discussion of My Antonia by Willa Cather and the library’s participation in The Big Read, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-4725 |
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May 9 & 10
Hendersonville Chorale Concert, "Handel to Hammerstein: A Celebration of Song", Hendersonville First Baptist Church, May 9 8:00PM & May 10 4:00PM, $10, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-6766
Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-483-5000 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/ |
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May 9 - 11
United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA) Dog Agility Trial, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Davis Arena (dogs jump hurdles, race through tunnels and climb over
A-frames at high speed) Fri. 9:00AM-3:00PM, Sat. & Sun. 8:00AM-3:00PM, free admission & spectators are welcome, Sponsored by Blue Ridge Agility Club, Fletcher, NC 828-697-2118 www.blueridgeagility.com
Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) Camp Rockmont (workshops, Folk art show, juried handcrafts, camping, lake adventures, music, dance & food) Black Mountain, NC 828-686-8742 www.theleaf.com |
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May 9 - 25
Hendersonville Little Theatre presents the drama Mass Appeal, Fri. & Sat. 8:00PM, Sun. 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1082 www.hendersonvillelittletheatre.org |
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May 10
Wildflower Identification, Bullington Center, 1:00PM-4:00PM, learn to identify native wildflowers using the key in Newcombe's Wildflower Guide, $12, Hendersonville, NC 828-698-6104 www.bullingtoncenter.org
Kiwanis Swing Band Concert, Hendersonville High School, 3:00PM, Tickerts $8, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-3794 or 828-692-2145
Guided Bird Walk, Jackson Park, 9:00AM, Cosponsored by ECO & Henderson County Bird Club, Hendersonville, NC 828-692-0385
Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony, Historic Courthouse Square on Main St., 2:00PM, ceremony and color guard, sponsors: Walter M. Bryson-George Mills Chapter 70 Sons of Confederate Veterans, and Henderson County Heritage Museum, tours of museum from 10:00AM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-1619 www.hendersoncountymuseum.org
Lure of the Dragons, Town Park, dragon boat race & festival, 9:00AM-5:00PM, Lake Lure, NC 828-980-8838 www.lureofthedragons.org
Carolinas Dahlia Society Tuber Sale & NC Chrysanthemum Society Plant Sale, NC Aboretum, a wide variety of dahlia tubers, dahlia plant starts & chrysanthemums featuring cultivated varieties, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 10 & 11
Tour de Falls, DuPont State Forest, 9:00AM-4:00PM, buses will be available at the Buck Forest Access Area on DuPont/Staton Rd. to take visitors to High Falls, Triple Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Lake Julia, donation of $10 per person, sponsored by Friends of DuPont Forest, Hendersonville, NC 828-884-2006 or 828-692-2929 www.dupontforest.com |
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May 10 & 13
Dahlia Tuber Sale and Chrysanthemum Plant Sale, while supplies last, Sat. 10:00AM-4:00PM in the Education Center, Tues. 10:00AM-3:00PM in the Baker Exhibit Center, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 10 & 17
Mornings in May Festival Series, YouTheatre Education Center - Flat Rock Playhouse campus, 10:00AM-12Noon, (showcases talented youth acting, singing & dancing performances; the outdoor festival features games, arts & crafts, face paintings) Adults $5, Children/Students free, rain date May 24, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org/education/youtheatre.php |
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May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14 & November 11
Hendersonville Antique Car Club Classic Car Show, Main Street, 5:00PM-9:00PM, the 2nd Tuesday of the month through November, Hendersonville, NC 828-699-4929 |
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May 14
Collections Walk: Wild Spring Perennials, NC Arboretum, wear sturdy footwear for walking on trails, 1:00PM, Baker Exhibit Center, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 14 - 17
Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, admission charged, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 828-252-5706 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilities/agcenters/western/ |
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May 15
Hendersonville Community Band - Bach, Beethoven & Broadway, First Baptist Church, 7:30PM, Adults $10, free for students 18 & under, Hendersonville, NC 828-696-2118
The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce 2008 Healthy Lifestyles Expo, Blue Ridge Mall, 1:00PM-6:00PM, (promoting healthy, active living in Henderson County--for people of all ages! with goods & services as well, health care related business in our community) Hendersonville, NC 828-692-1413 |
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May 16
Preservation Week Walking Tours, begins at City Hall 2nd floor lobby and continue on Main Street, 10:00AM, 2:00PM & 7:00PM; presentation “Main Street” will by showing throughout the day in the City Hall Council Chambers, free, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088 |
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May 17
Preservation Week Antique Appraisal, Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center, local appraiser give an estimate at a little “antique roadshow”, 1:00PM-4:00PM, appraisals $2 each, limit 3 per per person, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra - Extreme Crossover-Dance Songs, Hendersonville High School Auditorium, 7:30PM, Adults $25, Students $5, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-5884 www.hendersonvillesymphony.org
Spaghetti Supper, First Baptist Church, 4:30PM-7:30PM, $6, kids under 10 $3, Daybreak Lions Club community service benefit for Henderson County, Hendersonville, NC
Saluda Arts and Music Festival, Downtown, 10:00AM, more than 50 local artists and craftspeople from Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, Saluda, NC 828-749-2581
Blue Ridge Hydrangea Society Annual Plant Sale, NC Aboretum, featuring a wide variety of hydrangeas, 9:00AM-3:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-665-2492 www.ncarboretum.org |
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May 18
Preservation Week Tour of Main Street Lofts, Historic Downtown, 1:00PM-5:00PM, tour five innovative above-street homes, 1:00PM-5:00PM, $15, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-3088
The Hendersonville Film Socety presents The Black Room, Smoky Mountain Theater in the Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-7310
Brevard Philharmonic, Porter Center at Brevard College, 3:00PM, $15, Brevard, NC 828-884-8330 |
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May 20
Grace Lutheran Church presents the Marietta College Concert Choir, 7:00PM, admission is free, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-4890 |
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May 20 - 27
Asheville Tourists Minor League Baseball, McCormick Field, Mon.-Sat. 7:05PM, Sun. 2:05PM, Asheville, NC 828-258-0428 www.theashevilletourists.com |
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May 20 - August 22
Inspired Design - Creative Entrepreneurial Textiles, Center of Craft, Creativity & Design, exhibit features designs & works the represent five 21st Century design growth, Tues.-Sat. 1:00PM-5:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-890-2050 www.craftcreativitydesign.org |
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May 21 - June 7
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (an attractive retiree signs up for dance lessons, an unlikely relationship develops with her cynical tutor) Wed.-Sat. 8:15PM; Thurs., Sat. & Sun 2:15PM, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-0731 www.flatrockplayhouse.org |
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May 22
Celtic Series presents Buille, Diana Wortham Theatre at Pack Place, 8:00PM, Asheville, NC 828-257-4530 www.dhinc.org |
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May 23
Rose Clinic & Ice Cream Social (Garden Jubilee pre-event), Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center on Main Street. 2:00PM-4:00PM, featured Speaker: Paul Zimmerman, International Rose Specialist of Ashdown Roses, Campobella, SC and Ice Cream Social. Sponsored by the Hendersonville Garden Club, tickets are $20 and available at the Visitors Center, an event of Garden Jubilee, Hendersonville, NC 828-891-4429 www.historichendersonville.org |
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May 23 - 25
Motorama '08, WNC Agricultural Center (an open car & truck show, an automotive & antique swap meet, collector car, auction, car corral and over 100 indoor vendor) Fri. & Sat. 8:00AM-8:30PM, Sun. 9:30AM-5:00PM, Adults $8.00, Children 12 and under free, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 864-680-9800 www.carolinamotorama.com |
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May 24
Buddy K Big Band Concert with Pat’s School of Dance, North Henderson High School, 2:00PM, $10, benefits the Opportunity House, Hendersonville, NC |
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May 24 & 25
15th Annual Garden Jubilee Festival, Historic Downtown, over 110 vendors from Sixth Avenue-Caswell Street , 10:00AM-6:00PM (100's plants for sale, arts & crafts, lawn/garden accessories, garden talks & experts, children's hands-on clinic & food ) May 24 & May 25 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lowe's Kids Clinic located at the Visitors Center; May 24 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, 11:00 AM "Creating a Southern Living Backyard", 1:00 PM "A Facelift for a Tired Landscape" & 3:00 PM "From Blah to Beautiful - Using Garden Color the Southern Living Way"; May 25 Lowe's Garden Clinics with Bill Slack at the Visitors Center, 1:00 PM "Creating a Southern Living Backyard", 3:00 PM "A Facelift for a Tired Landscape & 5:00 PM Blind Ducky Racing - Patton Park (adopt a duck at their booth) sponsored by the Hendersonville Lions Club; Garden Jubilee is sponsored & coordinated by Henderson County Travel & Tourism; sponsored by "Lowe's - Let's build something together" & Murdoch Golf Cars & Specialty Vehicles, Hendersonville, NC 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 or visit the web at www.historichendersonville.org
Progessive Show Jumping, FENCE, 8:00AM-until, free, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021 www.fence.org
White Squirrel Festival, Downtown (arts & crafts, children’s activities, entertainment & food) 10:00AM-6:00PM, Brevard, NC 828-884-3278 www.whitesquirrelfestival.com
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May 24–26, July 4–6, August 2–3, & August 30–September 1
Winery's Summer Holiday Weekends, Biltmore Estate, enjoy musical performances in the wine bar, complimentary wine seminars and wine tasting & fun-filled cooking demonstrations, Asheville, NC 800-411-3812 www.biltmore.com |
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May 25
Hendersonville Chamber Music Concert Series presents Pastyme, Blue Ridge Community College Patton Auditorium, 3:00PM, $17, Students free, Flat Rock, NC 828-890-4411
The Hendersonville Film Socety presents The Illusionist, Smoky Mountain Theater in the Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Community, 2:00PM, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-7310 |
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May 26
Sandburg Folk Music Festival, Carl Sandburg Home (live entertainment will include instrumentals, folk ballads & spiritual songs) 10:00AM-3:00PM, free, Flat Rock, NC 828-693-4178 www.nps.gov/carl |
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May 30 & 31
Henderson County Relay, North Henderson High School, 6:00PM-8:00AM, the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer, and to fight back against this disease, participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society, Hendersonville, NC 828-694-5044 |
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May 30 - June 1
American Kennel Club (AKC) Dog Agility Trial, WNC Agricultural Center, sponsored by the Asheville Kennel Club, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
Paint Horse Show, WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC 828-687-1414 or 704-545-2241 www.carolinapainthorseclub.com
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May 31
Carolina Carriage Club, Combined Driving Event, FENCE Stadium, 8:00-until, free, spectators, Tryon, NC 828-859-9021
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Call phone number listed on each event to confirm dates. times, location & possible cancellations |
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