July 4th Street Dance
Come to downtown Black Mountain on Sutton Ave for our annual July 4th celebration. This event will be on Thursday, July 4th from 5:30-9:30 PM. On the outdoor stage we will have Ryan Perry Band performing! There will be activities for kids, food vendors, and dancing before the fireworks begin.
Join us this summer at Town Square in downtown Black Mountain for our 2025 Park Rhythms Concert Series!
This year’s series will consist of four free concerts throughout June – July. We’re super excited to welcome the following artists to this year’s lineup: Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers, Sluice, Fust, Lorg, and Tyler Ramsey!
We’re also excited to be partnering with White Horse Black Mountain for this year’s series. In the event of rain, shows will be moved inside to the White Horse’s beautiful listening room.
Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to each show. Attendees can also bring their own picnics or enjoy one of the many local restaurants nearby.
The 2025 series is made possible by the following sponsors: Harvest Records, Pisgah AVL, Mark Kleive DDS, LEAF Global Arts, Acoustic Corner, 88.7 WNCW, White Horse Black Mountain, and Judi Melton Mortgage Advisor.
Games, Crafts, Prizes, Snacks, Magician, FUN!
Event is for ages up to 12 years old, with an “adult hunt” for teens and parents. Be sure to bring your own basket and camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Egg Hunt begins promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Activities, Easter Bunny, Snacks, Face Painting
Open Class: Family Friendly!
Ages 7+
Class will start PROMPTLY at designated time so be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! If you’re LATE, you may not be allowed to participate in class and you’ll be given a store credit.
ONLINE RESERVATIONS – YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL BE PROCESSED AND ALL FEES PAID AT COMPLETION OF THIS ONLINE RESERVATION. Reservation not guaranteed until payment has been received.
*No Infants or Toddlers in Adult Classes. Each person present in studio must have a paid seat.
“The evening of Bluegrass, BBQ and family fun is set for March 19 at the Folkmoot Friendship Center and will feature Grammy-nominated, award-winning Darren Nicholson and his band, the ever-popular Whitewater Bluegrass Company and young fiddle sensation Lillian Chase.”
In this program, designed exclusively for teenagers, students will develop a new sense of confidence and empowering self-reliance as they explore nature, ancient skills, and the lore of the Native Americans. Wilderness Survival Skills are the core of this program. Students will learn numerous outdoor skills, such as Primitive fire-making, shelter building, safe water purification and how to identify wild edible and medicinal plants. From here we’ll expand outward and introduce your teenagers to variety of nature awareness exercises. These lessons will engage and enhance all of their senses and heighten their level of Awareness for their entire lives. Teens will come away with a true understanding and respect for nature and life in this great program.
Materials & meals included. Ages 12-17
Tuition: $845 Teens
Dates: July 9- 15, 2016
Location: Near Asheville, NC
Have fun with your Family while you learn Outdoor Skills together. Families will learn a variety of valuable Survival and camping skills. Traditional Archery, Animal Tracking and Nature awareness exercises round out this weekend experience. You’ll also learn about plants as we’ll collect Wild Edibles for our Saturday night group potluck dinner. And of course! You’ll sing songs, hear traditional Native stories, lore and tell tall tales around the evening Campfires !
Materials & meals included. Children age 6 and under are free! ( When accompanied by an adult and older sibling ) Ages 7 – 108:)
Breakfast and dinners are included, but families are responsible for their lunches and any special food needs…
Class location: Near Asheville, NC
Testimonial: ” Richard…The weekend that my son and I spent with you was grounding, inspiring, challenging, and empowering. Both he and I were moved by the deep connection with the earth possible through the skills you teach so well.”
~ Corinna Wood – Red Moon Herbs
Show: 11am
Doors: 11:30am
Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11:00am, LEAF Schools & Streets invites the community to a culturally rich performance by M.A.K.U. Soundsystem at The Orange Peel. This performance is a fantastic opportunity for school field trips, homeschoolers, all those who want to continue the LEAF weekend, or cannot make to LEAF Festival to experience an electrifying cultural performance. The LEAF Festival in May is set to explore the theme of World Fusion with Cuban Spice. M.A.K.U. Soundsystem is bringing that energy and intention to Asheville for all to experience!
M.A.K.U. Soundsystem is an immigrant band now hailing from New York City, sharing their powerful performance lineage with the Asheville community through music that combines authentic Columbian Folklore and Caribbean grooves. During their dynamic performances, M.A.K.U. Soundsystem explores how multicultural communities can grow together through a positive perspective encompassing love, hardships, and the embracing of different cultures. Their various musical backgrounds allow them to truly exemplify the idea of World Fusion and bring together a diverse room of listeners through their empowering sound.
M.A.K.U. Soundsystem embodies an active quest for celebrating identity through performance. Throughout their journey, they have explored various musical landscapes from indigenous Colombian compositions to progressive rock, bringing cultural awareness to venues and festivals across the United States and throughout the Globe. LEAF Schools & Streets is delighted to share this wonderful opportunity to learn about and experience a taste of true Colombian culture. School groups are encouraged to attend. All
School Group Discounts and Group Ticket Reservations (pay day of concert): Email intern@theLEAF.org or call 828-686-8742
The mission of SHCG is to share in garden space, knowledge, and labor with all members of the community. Using organic growing practices we promote community health and wellness by providing fresh produce for garden members and local people in need of food.
We are located in the Bumcombe County Sports Park on Sandhill Road.
POC: Lynn Pegg, Buncombe County Parks and Rec. (828) 250-4260
The new season is starting! Come on out and take a look! Some upcoming dates:
March 12: 10:00am (Mar. 19 is backup) – first work day in the garden to prepare for planting (weeding, tilling, etc.)
April 2: 10:00am (April 9 is backup) – work day to put the roof on the shed and finish the gate