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Soccer Viewing Party : Copa America: Semi Final – United States v Argentina (all ages)

Benefiting ABYSA: Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association
Tues, June 20th
Show: 9pm
Doors: 8pm
Donations accepted for ABYSA (suggested $5)
All Ages

Bring the whole family out for a fun evening of soccer on our big screen at The Orange Peel.

We will have pizza, popcorn, and beer specials available.

This viewing party will benefit Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association.

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Buncombe County Chautauqua 2016: American Adventures

June 20-23 at 7pm Nightly

American Adventures will be held June 20-23 in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech in Asheville.  This year’s Buncombe County Chautauqua will present some wildly courageous and adventurous characters.  The Save Our Buncombe Chautauqua Committee presents Chautauqua 2016 with support from several friends of the library groups, community organizations and local businesses in Buncombe County and many interested individuals.

Monday, June 20 – Mark Twain

Music by Don Pedi

Samuel Clemens carefully cultivated an additional public persona.  He named him “Mark Twain,” and it was as Mark Twain that he had the greatest adventures of his life.

Mark Twain, portrayed by George Frein. George Frein is Mr. Chautauqua in Buncombe County and has appeared here for sixteen years as many historical characters, Mark Twain being the most requested.  Mr. Frein comes to us from Fort Worth, TX.

Tuesday, June 21 – Amelia Earhart

Music by The Magills

Thrust into fame in 1928 after becoming the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane, she used her celebrity to encourage other women to fly.  Constantly pushing at boundaries, she journeyed far beyond expectations.

Leslie Goddard is Amelia Earhart and a well-known Chautauquan and a repeat presenter at the Buncombe Chautauqua.  She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University is a former museum director and is from Chicago, IL. 

Wednesday, June 22 – Matthew Henson

Music by Zoe and Cloyd

On April 6, 1909, Robert Peary, Matthew Henson, and four Eskimos, arrived at the North Pole.  Only Peary received the credit for the discovery.  This is a story of courageous men persevering against nature and journeying into the unknown. 

Matthew Henson is portrayed by Keith Henley.  Keith Henley is a professional actor, historical interpreter, playwright, director and choreographer and is from Camden, NJ. 

Thursday, June 23 – Wernher von Braun

Music by Cary Fridley

As a child in Germany, von Braun attached fireworks to his little red wagon.  In his twenties he headed Germany’s rocket development program.  By age sixty, working for the United States, he had landed a dozen men on the moon and brought them back.

Wernher von Braun is portrayed by Larry Bounds.  Larry Bounds is also a repeat performer, having appeared as Harry Houdini, Einstein, and Walt Disney in previous seasons and is from Greer, SC. 

The Chautauqua format will be familiar to those who have attended in the past.  Each evening, a nationally acclaimed historical interpreter dressed in costume will bring the character to life through a first person monolog.  The audience will then have a chance to question the character, delving more deeply into the issues that have been raised.  The replies will be historically authentic, based on research using letters, diaries, journals, and published writings.  Finally, the interpreter will step out of character to discuss the subject and answer questions from a critical, modern perspective.

Please plan to join us each evening in our indoor venue, Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech. A musical program will begin each evening at 7pm preceding the speaker presentation:

 

Admission is $5 per night, tickets may be purchased at the door and ample free parking is available.

For more information, call Ed Sheary, 828-231-9273.

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Catawba Falls Hike

Join us for a hike to historic Catawba Falls in Old Fort, NC. This is a beautifully tiered set of falls, with a perfect wading pool at the bottom of the lower falls. Catawba Falls Trail is a 2.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail that is rated as moderate.It is full of beautifully picturesque mini cascades along the way, so there is never a dull moment. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Please bring your carriers and a picnic lunch, as we will stay, eat, and play at the base of the falls before heading back down. You may want to bring a towel or a change of clothes for the little ones. Confident little walkers are welcome! This is one of our favorites from last year and well worth the little drive!

Join their Facebook group for more detail and to join in on the hike!

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Concerts in the Park Series

Get ready for summer evenings filled with live music, local eats, and good vibes at Biltmore Park Town Square. Whether you’re dancing with friends, enjoying a night out with family, or kicking back on a blanket, our free concert series is the perfect way to end your week. Join us at Cecil Park (in front of Hickory Tavern) for an unforgettable season of music! Bring the crew, grab dinner or a treat from one of our restaurants, and let the music take over. Visit the 🔗 below for more details about Concerts in the Park, we’ll see you there!

  • Friday, June 27th | 6:30-8:30pm … Mission Accomplished (postponed from June 13th due to weather)
  • Friday, July 11th | 6:30-8:30pm … Laron Huntley & The Gravely Brothers
  • Friday, August 8th | 6:30–8:30pm … Soul Blue

 

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Hike of the Week: “Fire Tower and Summer Flowers”

Join Blue Ridge Parkway rangers for a moderate 1.5 mile round-trip hike to the Fryingpan Fire Tower. The group will look for summer wildflowers on the way up and learn more about the history of the tower and the life of a fire lookout. Climb the stairs for stunning 360 views!

Meet at the Fryingpan Trail pullout at MP 409.6, 1 mile south of the Pisgah Inn. Park at the gravel Forest Service Road, but don’t block the gate.

Bring water, wear good walking shoes, and be prepared for changeable weather.

Call (828) 298-5330, ext. 304, for details.

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Veg Out Fundraiser and Benefit Concert

Bounty & Soul is holding the first annual Veg Out fundraiser at Pisgah Brewing Company on Saturday, June 18th from 3-7 pm.

Following Veg Out, Pisgah Brewing Company will be hosting a benefit concert featuring Malcolm Holcombe, Beth McKee, and Jimmy Landry. The show starts at 9 pm; doors open at 8 pm. Tickets are $15 at the door, and 100% of ticket sales goes back to Bounty & Soul.

Veg Out, 3-7pm

Benefit Concert, 9-11pm
Malcom Holcombe, Beth McKee, Jimmy Landry

Place: 150 Eastside Drive Black Mountain, NC 28711

Price: Veg Out, free
Chalwa, Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats, Dirty Badgers, Motown Willy
Benefit Concert, $15 at door or the link below

http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/malcolm-holcombe-wsg-jimmy-landry/

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FREE Chick-Fil-A Sandwich for Dads

June 17th & June 18th

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads! As a special thank you please stop by Chick-fil-A Tunnel Rd Drive Thru and we will give dads a Free Chick-fil-A sandwich! **You must mention offer when ordering, one sandwich per person per day, only valid at Chick-fil-A Tunnel Rd Drive Thru and South Asheville from 10:30am-10pm. **

Chick-fil-A Tunnel Road Drive-Thru: 40 S Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, USA

Chick-fil-A South Asheville: 1832 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC
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Asheville Art in the Park

June 16th, 23rd, & 30th

Asheville Art in the Park will once again be providing access to some of the finest artists in the region with it’s market series now in its third year. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event and the best part is- they are local. Muddy Knees Design and Production is proud to once again offer local artists the opportunity to connect with the public in Asheville‘s Pack Square Park. We invite you to come out to Asheville Art in the Park. Take a stroll around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley’s marvelous fountain and experience the textures and forms of a truly unique garden of art.

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FREE Asheville Tourists Youth Baseball Clinic (5-12yrs)

Learn the basics from the pros! The Asheville Tourists are hosting a FREE youth baseball clinic for children ages 5-12 years old.

*Clinic participants must bring their only bat and glove*

Registration starts at 9AM. A waiver MUST be completed by a parent or guardian for each participant. Waivers will be available on the day of the clinic.

The clinic will start promptly at 9:30AM and continue until 11:30AM. Immediately following the clinic will be an autograph session for clinic participants ONLY.

Additional questions: info@theashevilletourists.com

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SPROUTS Summer Program (3-8yrs)

SPROUTS Summer Program

Our summer program gives children between the ages of 3 and 8, the opportunity to explore, enjoy and work in the garden for one hour a week while their parent or guardian works with our garden crew. We created SPROUTS in response to parents who told us they want to do volunteer work while their young children spend time identifying insects, harvesting food, and planting seeds.

We have June, July and August session. We keep the class size small (6 – 9 children) to ensure a quality experience. To sign up or for more information contact us at thelordsacre@gmail.com with SPROUTS in the subject line. Please include the month(s) you’d like to sign up for, guardian’s name, children’s’ names and ages, and a telephone number.

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