Every Wednesday!
Join us for cozy time in our children’s section! Each week we choose a different theme and read from a variety of age-appropriate books. Perfect for ages 1-7
Contact Erin at erin@malaprops.com if you have any comments or requests!
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Free Concert with Steep Canyon Rangers
Oskar Blues Brewery and the Asheville Downtown Association will present a free community concert with hometown favorites, Steep Canyon Rangers, on Saturday, June 11 from 6-9pm at Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville. The event is produced in partnership with the City of Asheville.
Other sponsors include: Mosaic Realty, Go Mini’s, Diamond Brand Outdoors, Hotbox Roasters, Moe’s Original BBQ, Platt Architecture and Dr. Christopher Toth, DDS.
The opening band will hit the stage at 6pm, with the Steep Canyon Rangers following at 7pm.
The Steep Canyon Rangers call the mountains of Western North Carolina home and are thrilled to play a free show for their neighbors. The band took home the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2013 for Nobody Knows You and recently released their ninth studio album, Radio, recorded in Downtown Asheville’s Echo Mountain Studios. Rolling Stone Magazine just called the group the “best innovators” seen at MerleFest 2016, saying they “stood up for young bluegrass bands everywhere who mash their beloved music with rock and folk.”
A limited number of VIP tickets are available for $75 per person and include a private seating area, Oskar Blues beers, select wines and other beverages, as well as a full catered meal from Moe’s Original BBQ, including vegetarian and gluten-free items. You’ll also have an exclusive opportunity to meet the band from 5:30-6:15pm.
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Daytime Kids Painting Class: Cool Sunflower (7+yrs)
(1.5 Hour – 16×20)
Ages 7+
*Please read the following:
CHECK IN WHEN YOU ARRIVE! We reserve the right to ID! (For 18 and Up Only) Please be sure to bring it!
**BYOB: Drinks & food! We provide cups, napkins & bottle openers. We do NOT provide ice or eating/serving utensils. You must be at least 21 to consume alcohol (beer and wine only) in the studio.
WE ASSIGN SEATING so If you’d like to be seated with another guest please let us know in the SPECIAL REQUEST section of registration. We cannot guarantee seating changes upon your arrival. We will start a count down when there are 12 seats left to book!
ARRIVE 10-15 minutes early to check in and get settled with your refreshments! We will begin painting promptly on time!
**Doors will open 30 minutes prior to class unless previous arrangements have been made.
FINDING US: Biltmore Park Town Square- take 2nd exit out of the roundabout and we will be on the left. In the middle of the strip with the Toy Store on one end and Thirsty Monk on the other!
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: NO REFUNDS. A store credit will be given for individuals canceling with at least 24 hours notice. “No shows” with no notification will not be issued store credit. (Please leave a voice message if calling after hours-828.214.5569)
OBSERVERS and infants cannot be accommodated in any class. Thank you!
Summer Camp 2017 (Rising 5th-8th Graders)
Our summer camps are open to the public. We’ve designed our camps to fill gaps in the summer programming available in our area, and to provide affordable options for creative, hands-on fun! Ages: Rising 5th – Rising 8th Grade
DESIGN, CREATE, PLAY!
June 26 – June 30, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Retro Video Game Camp … In this camp kids will dream up, design, and create a retro role-playing video game. At the end of the week, students will walk away with their very own game! Led by Franklin’s Matt Mikulski, teacher, techie, and organic farmer. Cost: $125, includes daily snack
CREATE, WRITE, PERFORM!
July 31- August 4, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Theatre Camp … In this camp kids will use improvisation, imagination, and storytelling games to create an original short performance piece. Led by Rebecca Morris, AEA Actor/Singer & regular at NC Stage! Cost: $185, includes daily snack
Kids’ Coding Workshop – Registration Required (Rising 3rd-6th graders ONLY)
There’s always something fascinating about robots and now kids can take control of them in a hands-on computer coding workshop on Saturday, January 13th from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The workshop is for 3rd-6th graders only. With a limit of six students, there will be plenty of time for individual attention. The cost is $25 each/$45 two siblings. Parent drop-off is fine. Walking a straight line, or getting from point A to B is easy for humans, but you have to tell a robot how to do that. Explore the Scribbler Robot’s line following, object detection/avoidance, and line avoidance features. Students will learn how the robot follows lines, detects and avoid objects and maneuvers an obstacle course using line detection.
This is our December workshop rescheduled. If you registered for the December workshop, you are still registered.
Stroll & Play
Stroll & Play @ The Park at Flat Rock
Tuesday May 17@ 1:30
The Park at Flat Rock is a 66 acre park surrounded by a perimeter trail of approximately 1.5 miles in length. Along the trail is a scenic stream, seasonal flora and fauna, restored creek beds, and beautiful wetlands. The park also offers a newly structured play ground space!
We will meet in the parking lot by the Welcome center before departing on the perimeter trail, this trail is a gravel trail appropriate for strollers (jogging or durable wheels), carriers, and little walkers.
Serafina and the Twisted Staff Book Trailer Premiere
Reserve your tickets now for “A Magical Night in the Garden with Serafina,” featuring the world premiere of the new book trailer for “Serafina and the Twisted Staff.”
Be the first to see the exciting new book trailer for “Serafina and the Twisted Staff,” the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s smash hit “Serafina and the Black Cloak.” Come on out to The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville for a big Serafina party and to watch the trailer on a huge outdoor screen!
In addition to author Robert Beatty’s presentation and the showing of the book trailer, there will be fun Serafina-inspired activities throughout the evening for the entire family:
-Mingle with costumed characters from the book trailer, including Serafina, Braeden, Lady Rowena, and others
-Listen to dramatic readings from the new book by a Southern storyteller
-Meet the animals of Serafina and Braeden’s world, including wolves, a peregrine falcon, an owl, other raptors, and Cedric the St. Bernard
-Enjoy classical and traditional music, a magician and other roving entertainers
-Toast marshmallows for s’mores over the magic cauldron
-Enjoy free snacks and beverages, including “Serafina Dark Forest” ice cream, a special new flavor from The Hop of Asheville created especially for us
-Create Serafina crafts
-Have your face painted, feline style (you know why!)
-Get your picture taken in a spooky mortsafe, a Victorian-style grave covering, as depicted in the “Serafina and the Twisted Staff” book and trailer
-Meet the author and his family, and other fans of the Serafina Book Series
If you and/or your kids are feeling adventurous, please come in a black cloak, a fancy dress or 1890s-style clothing of any kind. Costumes inspired from the book are encouraged. It adds to the fun!
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a book signing event. We don’t want people to have to wait in a long line. Instead, Robert and his family will be mingling around and talking to people. This is a party!
TIMES: The first showing of the trailer will start just after dark, about 9:15 p.m. The show will include a brief presentation by the author, multiple screenings of the new trailer, and Q&A afterward. The show and presentation will last about an hour, and will be repeated again at about 10:15 p.m.
TICKETS: This is a ticketed event. All tickets need to be purchased in advance on the N.C. Arboretum website. Link below.
http://robert-beatty.com/
It is likely that tickets will sell out, so be sure to buy your tickets early.
There are four timed-entry slots (8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m.) to help ease the flow of traffic. These times are general guidelines rather than strict requirements. Those with older children or no children are encouraged to attend the later book trailer show, as the first show is expected to be the busiest.
The event will be held rain or shine; no refunds. If it rains, the event moves indoors.
COST: The cost of the event is $5 per person. Children 6 and younger are free of charge.
100% of ticket sales will support The North Carolina Arboretum’s mission. Besides having fun, you will be doing a good thing to help your community.
“Serafina and the Twisted Staff” is set for U.S. release on July 12, but you can pre-order it now through Barnes & Noble, Amazon (http://amzn.to/1LXCpuT), and independent bookstores. Malaprops is our designated bookseller for this event and will be on-site to support the festivities.
Celebrating 14 Years of FUN!
Celebrating 14 Years of FUN!
Every Day, July 4 – 10
Unlimited Video Games* $14 per person (valid day of purchase only. Not valid on ticket/prize redeeming games or attractions.)
July 4 – FREE Go Cart Rides 11:00am–3:00pm
July 5 – FREE Mini Cupcakes 11:00am–3:00pm (while supplies last)
July 6 – FREE Mini Golf 11:00am–3:00pm
July 7 – FREE Small Popcorn (while supplies last) 11:00am–3:00pm
July 8 – FREE Play on Jurassic Park & Transformer Games 11:00am–3:00pm
July 9 – FREE Factory Bracelet (First 100 Guests) 10:00am-3:00pm
July 10 – FREE Carousel Rides 1:00pm-8:00pm
Celebrating 14 Years of FUN!
Celebrating 14 Years of FUN!
Every Day, July 4 – 10
Unlimited Video Games* $14 per person (valid day of purchase only. Not valid on ticket/prize redeeming games or attractions.)
July 4 – FREE Go Cart Rides 11:00am–3:00pm
July 5 – FREE Mini Cupcakes 11:00am–3:00pm (while supplies last)
July 6 – FREE Mini Golf 11:00am–3:00pm
July 7 – FREE Small Popcorn (while supplies last) 11:00am–3:00pm
July 8 – FREE Play on Jurassic Park & Transformer Games 11:00am–3:00pm
July 9 – FREE Factory Bracelet (First 100 Guests) 10:00am-3:00pm
July 10 – FREE Carousel Rides 1:00pm-8:00pm