The Asheville Jazz Orchestra will be performing their 2nd annual Independence Day Concert, featuring patriotic arrangements in a big band style to big band jazz from the WWII era.
This free concert will collect donations for the veteran’s charity of the Asheville Buncombe Christian Community Ministry (ABCCM) and the Asheville Jazz Council jazz education fund. TrinityWAVL.org
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Come out on July 4th for a family-friendly celebration of our nation’s birthday, which includes inflatables, kid’s games, and activities, food trucks, and 2 stages featuring live music. The evening will be capped-off with fireworks display that can be seen from either concert area. More info to come.
Live Music:
Historic Courthouse:
Welcome Center Stage:
The Mars Hill University Bailey Mountain Cloggers have won 21 national championships. Having traveled the world, this folk dance ensemble will be right “at home” here at the Madison County Libraries. Come for a foot-stomping, toe-tapping good time.
July 1st: Mars Hill Public Library at 25 Library Dr, Mars Hill, NC 28754, USA
July 18th: Marshall Public Library at 1335 N Main St, Marshall, NC 28753, USA
The Flat Rock Park and Recreation Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the official dedication of the Bryan Playground for children inside The Park at Flat Rock. The dedication event will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 11 am at The Park. The event is free and open to the public. Popcorn, Sno Cones, and refreshments will be served.
The Bryan Playground at The Park at Flat Rock is the first public playground in Flat Rock and will be built in phases. Features include tree houses, bridges, slides and cargo nets, and a climbing wall, incorporating natural materials and an innovative design to help foster children’s overall health and creative play. The playground accommodates those with disabilities as well. “Through my work at Camp Pinnacle I became aware of the Beanstalk curriculum and adventure playground designs. The Village of Flat Rock Council saw that the design and educational components developed by this company not only offer a unique play environment but also use activities that focus on the prevention of childhood obesity,” states John Dockendorf, Village Council member.
The playground is made possible, in part, by a generous donation from Kendall Gibson Bryan and Eleanor deSaussure Bryan honoring their children: Josephine deSaussure Bryan, Kendall Gibson Bryan, Jr., Eleanor Charlton Bryan Mathews, and Sarah Huger Bryan Holyer. “When my parents and grandparents both visited Flat Rock and lived here, coming from the Charleston area, they began a tradition that now continues with our grandchildren making happy memories here,” says Eleanor Bryan. “We seized the opportunity to give back to the place that has brought our family such joy when we saw the wonderful plans for the Park. What a great place it is!”
The Flat Rock Park and Recreation Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by the Village of Flat Rock, North Carolina to help raise the funds required to fulfill the vision of a signature municipal park for the community. That vision includes opportunities for recreation, health, and education for all generations while preserving the natural beauty that draws visitors from far and wide to Western North Carolina.
If you would like more information about the Bryan Playground, please contact Maurean Adams at 828.697.8100 or email at maurean_adams@villageoffla
Peddle or paddle to Asheville Outdoor Center for a party celebrating human-powered recreation! A tap takeover by Catawba Brewing Co.features ENO Hoppy Pilsner, Astral Bootie Beer and Diamond Brand Outdoors Endless Trails Helles Lager. Enjoy the sounds of a great band and fabulous food offerings from local food trucks.
Experience the wonder of dance, music, costumes and culture at this ALL GROUP performance. Enjoy 10 GROUP PERFORMANCES with over 200 international dancers and musicians
Folkmoot, a word meaning “meeting of the people,” provides communities all over Western North Carolina the opportunity to build a deeper sense of connection, mutual respect and shared purpose by experiencing other cultures. Dancers from 10 nations around the globe and brand new events will spark the 33rd edition of Folkmoot festival when it convenes July 21-31 in our beloved Smoky Mountains.
Join us for a Folkmoot First! All 10 Folkmoot international dance troupes will parade around and through Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville.
It will be a festive occasion and fun for the entire family. One of the most popular stops for our visiting dance troupes every year during free time has been Downtown Asheville. They are excited to get to show off and perform in the parade.
Following the parade is a full performance of all 10 dancing troupes at the Diana Wortham Theatre.
Baby Love Yoga is for newborns to pre-crawlers and their caregivers (parent, friend, or guardian).
The focus of this class series is to create a nurturing community for babies and caregivers to bond, play, sing and share experiences.
Yoga exercises and infant massage will be just for babies, with gentle yoga integrated into the class for caregivers.
Baby Love Yoga class provides a safe space to connect with your baby and other caregivers in our community.
$60 for 8 week series for both baby & caregiver(s)
$9 single class, drop ins welcome
Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 April 11th – May 30th
Pre-registration requested.
Instructor: Ms. Brandon Hudson
How are you celebrating 4th of July? Come out to the winery for live music from BearWallow from 2-5pm! Poor Man BBQ & More will be onsight serving up delicious specials! Red, White, & Blue wine special!! 10% off bottles!! We hope to see you as we celebrate our Nation’s independence!!
Growing Kids with Momma Dee is the beginning of many classes that will be taught at the Sanctuary off of Reeves Cove Rd.
This Growing Kids Class will introduce them to soil and plant health through nurturing amendents like egg shells, compost, nettle tea and more. We will have a discussion on seeing plants like your equals and nurturing them like you would a friend. The Growing kids wil be able to do hands on learning in the garden and get to take a plant home as well. They will learn a garden song to sing to the plant too!
Cost includes healthy snacks and a garden plant to take home.
If you are a interested family and your kid can not attend this class… Please give her feedback on better times and dates for you.