Brevard Music Center
Date: June 25 – Aug 10, 2008
Location: Brevard Music Center
Join Keith Lockhart at Brevard 2008, a community
where creative, committed musicians begin
to realize their aspirations.
Opening Night Special Event, June 27, 2008: Brevard's Artistic Advisor Keith Lockhart leads the BMC Orchestra with cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
New for 2008: A revised curriculum, including a new orchestra array, expanded chamber music, changes to the opera program, and a new program for high school singers.
19th Annual Spring Herb Festival
Date: May 2-4, 2008
Location: WNC Farmers Market, Asheville
Largest herb festival in the southeast; over 50 herb businesses; largest selection of herb plants and wide variety of herbal products. Friday May 4th and Sat May 5th 9am-5pm, Sunday May6th 10am-3pm. ample parking, no admission or fees.
Annual Argentine Tango Regional Weekend
Date: May 2-4, 2008
Tangogypsies and Tango Asheville invite you to join us for a weekend of classes, practicas & social dancing with tangueros from all over NC, SC, TN, GA, VA and beyond! All level ~ Newcomers welcome ~ No partner required. 4 workshops, 2 practicas, 2 milongas, and Sunday brunch, at Biltmore Forest Town Hall.
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival
July 6 – Aug 10, 2008
The world’s greatest music, internationally-known performers, beautifully intimate settings, the cool mountains, fine art and dining, film and theater, golf, shopping- make your plans now to join us for an unforgettable summer at the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival as we celebrate our 27th summer of chamber music at its best.
RiverSculpture Festival
Sept 1, 2008
Asheville's third annual exhibit of outdoor contemporary sculpture in French Broad River Park, free to the public, open during park hours. Multidisciplinary events on the weekends incorporate theater, dance, music and children's art education with the sculpture. For more information, go to www.riversculpture.com
Colors of the Fall
Sept 6 – Oct 25, 2008
Experience the fall leaf season from the rivers point of view! As you glide down the peaceful river, a real canvas of exhilarating bursts of color will surround you. Trees burst into artistic flames around every bend as yellow, orange, red and green collide in a frenzy of color. Reservations are required and are confirmed with a 50% deposit. The trip fee is $50.00 per person which includes; canoe, paddle, life jacket, transportation to & from the river, and river guide. 828-877-3106 Headwaters Outfitters Rosman, NC
