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Ferguson Five Year Birthday Party!
The Ferguson Family Y is turning 5! Join us for some birthday party fun including live music, kids activities, and more!
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Stroll Amongst 30 Gardens on and Beside a Historic Bridge
Officially dedicated Oct. 19, 2013, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge blooms on the historic 1925 Rocky Broad River bridge in Lake Lure, NC. When the bridge was closed to traffic in 2011, the Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge came together to create gardens on the 155 feet of the bridge and along a pathway at both ends of the three-arch span itself.
With an emphasis on native plants, the Friends mission is to create a “Gateway to Somewhere Beautiful” for the enjoyment of the public.
The Bridge and Gardens are always open, and there’s no admission charge to visit.
The vast majority of the gardens are wheelchair accessible.
- October, 19
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Self Guided Walking Tour
Henderson County was formed from the southern section of vast Buncombe County in 1838. The need for a new county was based on the increased settlers and commerce traveling the Buncombe Turnpike, an important road that stretched from Greenville, SC to Greenville TN. A portion of the Turnpike became Main Street and, with land given by Judge Mitchell King, Col. James Brittain and John Johnson, Hendersonville was chartered in 1847. The town matured slowly during the middle decades of the nineteenth century attracting a small collection of merchants, lawyers, and other professionals as well as innkeepers whose clientele were travelers along the Buncombe Turnpike.
With the arrival of the railroad in 1879, Hendersonville entered the modern era. In the ensuing decades, Hendersonville took shape as a center for shipping farm produce and a major destination for a thriving summer tourist industry. In response to the needs of the growing populace, commercial ventures multiplied on and around Main Street replacing the earlier wood framed residential structures of Main Street with brick Neo-classical buildings.
Today Main Street sparkles with charm and vitality. Along with the serious issues of preservation, dozens of entertaining events, such as the NC Apple Festival, Garden Jubilee and the Rhythm & Brews Concerts, take place downtown. Preservation, adaptive reuse and restoration of historic structures allow the City to weave together the best of yesterday and the excitement of tomorrow to make Hendersonville a place for every generation.
- October, 17
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The Story Walk
Enjoy reading while walking along the Richland Creek Trail at Vance Street Park in Waynesville. Pages from a children’s picture book are placed in displays within sight-distance of one another. Get lost in a book while exercising and spread the joy of reading!
The StoryWalk© Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. The local Story Walk was made possible by the Medford Fund from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina and the Haywood County Public Library Foundation.
- October, 17
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Asheville Community Theatre Presents …
For more than 7 decades, Asheville Community Theatre has been delighting audiences with high quality performances starring the Asheville community!
UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS:
- Apr 12th-May 5th 2024, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:30pm … Mathilda: The Musical … Matilda the Musical is a whimsical and magical stage adaptation of the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl. With catchy songs, imaginative sets, and a talented cast of young actors, Matilda is a heartwarming and empowering tale of a young girl who uses her intelligence and bravery to overcome adversity and change her story. TICKETS HERE
- May 17th-19th 2024, Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30pm … Disney’s Descendants: The Musical … Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? TICKETS HERE
- May 31st-June 2nd 2024, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:30pm … Enchanted April … In the enchanting play “Enchanted April,” four women rent an Italian villa to escape their troubles. Amidst the beauty of the Riviera, they find solace, friendship, and new beginnings. This heartwarming tale celebrates the transformative power of friendship and the joy of embracing life’s second chances. Get ready for a journey of laughter, introspection, and delightful enchantment that will warm your heart. TICKETS HERE
- June 21st-July 7th, Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm … Alfred Hitchcock’s 39 Steps … This fast-paced play is a unique adaptation of the 1935 classic Hitchcock thriller film, infused with a healthy dose of Monty Python-style humor. The story revolves around the central character, Richard Hannay, who inadvertently gets tangled in a mysterious web of spies, murder, and love. Remarkably, the entire riveting narrative unfolds through the talents of just four actors, who collectively portray over 150 characters, masterfully switching roles with lightning speed. Brimming with clever references to Hitchcock’s filmography, wry British humor, and ingeniously crafted theatrical inventiveness, The 39 Steps promises a rollicking evening of entertainment that leaves audiences on the edge of their seats. TICKETS HERE
- Aug 9th & 10th, Friday & Saturday at 10:00am, 12:30pm, & 3:00pm … Finding Nemo, Jr. … Explore the Big Blue World with Finding Nemo Jr., based on the beloved Pixar film! When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With help from the always optimistic Dory, chill sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo overcome challenges on their journeys to find each other and themselves. Finding Nemo Jr. brings a vibrant underwater world to life onstage in a story of family, friendship, and adventure! TICKETS HERE
- October, 16
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MainStage Season Production
Dec 2nd-18th, 2022, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30pm, and Thursday December 15 at 7:30 pm … Elf The Musical; Book by: Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin; Music by: Matthew Sklar; Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin; Directed by: Jeff Catanese … Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to live joyfully in community as he finds and shares his true identity. Elf The Musical is full of cheer with bright costumes, jolly dancing, and show-stopping songs. This heartwarming holiday tale dazzles and delights all ages! TICKETS HERE
Feb 10th-26th, 2023, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm … Native Gardens By: Karen Zacarías … Tania, a very pregnant PHD candidate, and Pablo, her high-powered lawyer husband, realize the American dream when they buy a house with a backyard in Washington, DC. Living next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank is great – until a disagreement arises over a long-standing fence line between their homes. The conflict spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. With witty humor and engaging real-life drama, Native Gardens showcases conflict – and the worst and best ways to work it out! Content Warning: Native Gardens contains mature themes, depictions of smoking, pregnancy/childbirth, microaggressions, and discussions of racism. TICKETS HERE
April 21st-May 14th, 2023; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm … Bright Star; Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell … Set in our very own Blue Ridge Mountains, Bright Star tells the story of Alice at two different points in her life: as a young girl in the mountains, and 22 years later as the well-to-do editor of a successful Asheville magazine. A serendipitous encounter inspires Alice to face her past, and a stunning realization changes her life forever. Bright Star is based on the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass album, Love Has Come for You, and centers particularly on the song “Iron Mountain Baby.” Be sure to listen also for the song with our namesake – “Asheville”! Content Warning: Bright Star contains swearing, language that some may find blasphemous, incidental drinking and smoking, and kidnapping. TICKETS HERE
July 21st-Aug 6th, 2023; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:30 pm … Bat Boy: The Musical; Book by: Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming; Music and Lyrics by: Laurence O’Keefe … A rock musical, Bat Boy: The Musical expands on a June 23, 1992 Weekly World News tabloid story about a bat boy – half-boy, half-bat – found in a cave and forced into society. The musical – at turns both haunting and hilarious – deals with themes of racism and revenge, hypocrisy and forgiveness. This darkly quirky, compelling musical is not to be missed! Content Warning: Bat Boy: the Musical contains violence, drug use, and sexual references. Viewer discretion is advised. TICKETS HERE
- October, 16
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Tanglewood Youth Ed Performance
Our Youth Production Classes end with public performances! We invite the community to experience live theatre performed by the next generation of WNC stars.
Oct 22-23, 2022, Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm … YPC: The Prom book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin; Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin; Directed by Michael Jorizzo … Emma just wants to go to the prom – with her girlfriend Alyssa! But the PTA is not having it. A duo of vain Broadway actors who happen to be in town catch wind of the drama, and they want to improve their public image after some justified bad press. After stumbling across Emma’s dilemma, they team up with a Julliard grad, an overlooked Chorus girl, and Emma to protest the PTA and regain their popularity. With the help of fun musical numbers, the self-centered actors and Emma try to convince the PTA and town that her love deserves to be celebrated, not hidden away! TICKETS HERE
Nov 5, 2022, Saturday at 6:30 pm … YPC: Fables and Fairy Tales; Aesop’s fables; Directed by Mike Yow … Playing make-believe is elevated onstage in this familiar duo of fun and fantastical stories. The well-known fables of Aesop and the larger-than-life tale of Jack and the Beanstalk are delivered through whimsical narration and lively performances. Get swept away by our talented youth cast! TICKETS HERE
- October, 16
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Tanglewood Youth Ed Performance
Our Youth Production Classes end with public performances! We invite the community to experience live theatre performed by the next generation of WNC stars.
Oct 22-23, 2022, Saturday at 6:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm … YPC: The Prom book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin; Music by Matthew Sklar; Lyrics by Chad Beguelin; Directed by Michael Jorizzo … Emma just wants to go to the prom – with her girlfriend Alyssa! But the PTA is not having it. A duo of vain Broadway actors who happen to be in town catch wind of the drama, and they want to improve their public image after some justified bad press. After stumbling across Emma’s dilemma, they team up with a Julliard grad, an overlooked Chorus girl, and Emma to protest the PTA and regain their popularity. With the help of fun musical numbers, the self-centered actors and Emma try to convince the PTA and town that her love deserves to be celebrated, not hidden away! TICKETS HERE
Nov 5, 2022, Saturday at 6:30 pm … YPC: Fables and Fairy Tales; Aesop’s fables; Directed by Mike Yow … Playing make-believe is elevated onstage in this familiar duo of fun and fantastical stories. The well-known fables of Aesop and the larger-than-life tale of Jack and the Beanstalk are delivered through whimsical narration and lively performances. Get swept away by our talented youth cast! TICKETS HERE
- October, 16
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Drive a Simulated Supercar or Race with Family!
Bringing motorsports to the masses. Racing sims pair incredible realism with unparalleled accessibility. We offer the chance to drive a supercar or race with family and friends with no risk of a crash!
Monday: 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Tuesday: 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Wednesday: 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Thursday: 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Friday: 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Saturday: 9:30AM – 10:00PM
Sunday: 9:30AM – 5:30PM
- October, 16
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