Are you looking for Pisgah National Forest stargazing programs for your family? Until the 1920’s, most astronomers believed that the Milky Way Galaxy contained all the stars and planets in the entire universe. It wasn’t until later that they discovered that our galaxy was one of many! In this very special trip through time and space, The Pisgah Field School will be teaming up with our friends from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) for a series of Pisgah National Forest stargazing programs that will challenge what you think you know about our small planet and the very large galaxy that it resides in. PARI Educators will teach you about stargazing equipment and usage, telescope use and what constellations you might see during a summer in the mountains, and how our solar system plays a part in the grandeur that is the Milky Way Galaxy. And what about all those Sci-Fi movies? Can things explode in space and would it make a sound? How does the moon play a role in our ocean tides? In the event of rainy or cloudy weather, we will move the program indoors for continued activities to teach you what makes our night sky so unique and beautiful. You’ll help become a “guardian of the galaxy” after spending an evening with PARI and Western NC’s incredible nightscape. This is a rain or shine event. Pre-registration is required.
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Celebrate National Coffee Day at Dunkin
Save the date for a * buy one hot coffee get one hot coffee free at Dunkin’. *
You’re invited to the least exclusive event of the year! This National Coffee Day, September 29th, it’s the more the merrier–in fact, we encourage you to bring someone!
Whether you’re bringing your BFF, partner in crime or your right hand man, share the celebration with buy one hot coffee get one hot coffee free at Dunkin’.
See you this Sunday, September 29th!
Participation may vary. Of equal or lesser value.
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Cornstock: Music at the Maze
We are excited to feature a wonderful lineup of local bands, including: Virginia and the Slims, the Dangerous Gentlemens, Sons of Ralph and Buncombe Turnpike. We are also happy to welcome the Grubbery and Ciao Y’all food trucks, along with a variety of additional fall festival activities!
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Kid’s Slacklining Class (5-12yrs)
Drop-In Welcome!
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Fall Festival
The Trust General Store & Café is having its annual Fall Festival on November 2nd.
There will be live music, cloggers, our highly competitive chili cook off and of course, the horseshoe competition! There will be a bounce house for the kiddos.
We are inviting all artisans and venders to sell your items.
We are in need of volunteers for this event so if you have a high school aged child, in need of community service hours for school, please send them our way.
Anyone interested in participating – please reach out to Jessica, the General Manager.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and will be looking forward to hosting another great Fall Festival. We will send out the flyer with the details shortly.
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Transcendent Arts of India: Classical Dance & Music
Dancer and choreographer Malini Srinivasan brings the traditional Bharata Natyam dance of her native India to audiences around the world. Her three-day residency at UNC Asheville, “Transcendent Arts of India: Classical Dance and Music,” culminates in this concert on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. in Lipinsky Auditorium. Tickets required.
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‘Saturdays at ACT’ Stage Production
ACT is proud to partner with Bright Star Touring Theatre and Red Herring Puppets to provide the highest quality theatre education for families and children.
Families can attend for rock bottom ticket prices – bring the whole neighborhood!
All tickets are $7.
Sept 8, 2018 10:00am: ‘The Pirate of Bully Bay’ … Ahoy Maties! This seafaring adventure teaches young buccaneers how to navigate the sometimes choppy waters of friendship by learning how to recognize, report and stand up to bullying. Best for Pre-K – 5th Grade.
October 13, 2018 10:00am: Adventures in Folklore … Enjoy multicultural tales hosted by Rowby, a friendly green alien who loves sharing stories he collects from Planet Earth. Each show includes four stories: Jack and the Beanstalk: a Celtic rendition, with music and narration by world-renowned harpist Robin Williamson; Dogs and Masters: a romp through the parks of Paris with animated cut-outs and music; Kamala’s Drum: a Himalayan folk tale about the spirit of generosity; and The Three Little Pigs, a fast-paced, rap version of the popular tale. Best for all ages.
November 10, 2018 10:00am: FrankenSTEM … Dr. Frank N. Stein is one of the world’s most famous scientists, but he needs YOUR help to use Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to make his masterpiece come to life! See why audiences around the world made this Bright Star’s most popular STEM show last year. Best for for Kindergarten – 5th Grade.
December 8, 2018 10:00am: Holidays Around the World … When the tour guides for Worldwide Tours get separated at holiday time, a worldwide adventure awaits. Celebrate holidays from all over the globe – the Lohri Festival, St. Lucia Day, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more!
January 12, 2019 10:00am: African Folktales … Join a variety of characters in stories from the folktale traditions from across Africa. African music helps to set the stage for these energetic stories. Our stories include Anansi, porquoi tales and trickster tales. Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
February 9, 2019 10:00am: The Big Dipper … This spectacular production uses cultural legend and scientific fact to enhance appreciation of The Big Dipper. Audiences learn how the Big Dipper can be used as a calendar, a compass, and a clock through stories from four cultures: the Chinese legend of K’uei, the Underground Railroad, the Greek legend of Callisto, and the Micmac Indian legend of the Sky Bear. This curriculum based performance includes over two dozen beautifully crafted marionettes and twice as many shadow images.
March 9, 2019 10:00am: Aesop’s Fables … Perfect for younger audiences, these classic tales entertain but also share a strong message about treating others fairly and knowing right from wrong. Share stories like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” “The Tortoise and The Hare,” and “The Lion and The Mouse.” Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
April 13, 2019 10:00am: The Chicken and the Egg … The Chicken and the Egg is a lively shadow puppet play supporting classroom learning pertaining to life cycles and animal groups. The story features representative reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish and birds as they grow and reproduce.
May 11, 2019 10:00am: Velveteen Rabbit … A heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination. Based on the classic tale by Margery Williams Bianco, this show examines what it means to love and what it means to be real. Best for Grades Pre-K – 5th.
June 8, 2019 10:00am: The Wizard of Oz … Follow comic duo Lenny and Mabel down the yellow brick road to the land of Oz and meet all of your favorite characters along the way! Gain courage with the Cowardly Lion, take heart with the Tin Man, and find your wits with the Scarecrow in this fun interactive retelling of the L. Frank Baum classic. Best for Grades Pre-K – 6th.
July 13, 2019 10:00am: Jack’s Adventures In Space … Jack, a young student, puts his imagination to work to take him on an out-of-this-world adventure through the solar system! Learn about all the planets that circle the sun. Best for Grades Pre-K – 6th.
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Cardboard City
Celebrate ART! Join us for a fun immersive art experience! Come see what a group of artist can create with cardboard and a few days!
We will be designing and building our own miniature city that can be explored and enjoyed by all. Bring the kids, your friends, your family, your cats or just yourself to meander our streets.
Dress like Godzilla or some other fantastic being for great photo opts in our little town!
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“Fact or Fiction” with WNC Nature Center (5-11yrs)
We have some amazing wild neighbors and some equally amazing rumors about who they are, where they live, and what they can do. We will be on our feet and moving around during our wildlife true or false game, where we’ll discuss snakes to cougars, black bears to box turtles. For ages 5-11.
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Disney Princess Dream It, Be It event
Kids can wear their princess gowns, get FREE gifts and more! Take home a FREE exclusive Dream Activity Journal! Tell us on the Dream Wall how your favorite princess inspires you! Enjoy storytime and receive a FREE Disney Princess poster!
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