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Bryan Koontz: Still Life Painting Demonstration

Asheville artist Bryan Koontz will be at Grovewood Gallery demonstrating brushwork techniques in oils. Bryan strives to create art that draws people into what they are viewing – historic places; paths and fields; and expansive mountain vistas – or, with portrait or figure painting, the beauty of one’s visage developed by character. Bryan will have several finished original works for sale, along with fine art prints.

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Opening Day Celebration: Old Time Plowing & Folkways

Opening Day at the Cradle of Forestry celebrates Appalachian heritage during the days of the Biltmore Forest School as well as early springtime in Pisgah National Forest.

What to Do:

During our Opening Day celebration you can:

  • Get hands-on with old time horse plowing
  • Mingle with living history volunteers who bring the Blue Ridge mountain culture to life
  • Listen to some old-timey music
  • Enjoy the paved and wheelchair accessible trails, discovery center, film, scavenger hunts, and more

Details about old time plowing:

David and Diane Burnette and their Percheron draft horses have been plowing our heritage vegetable garden for many years now, weather permitting. The Burnettes are skilled heritage agriculturalists who can be seen around western N.C. giving blacksmithing demonstrations, banjo playing, or making molasses. All ages will enjoy the chance to plow the old way with them!

Are you a regular visitor of the Cradle of Forestry in America? Purchase an annual membership in the gift shop for you or the family and receive free entrance (remember, Tuesdays are always free for everyone!) on daily or non-event days.

  • February, 17
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Benefit Concert for Food Connection presented by Dig Local

“Want to help reduce waste while easing hunger in Asheville? Come out for the second annual Benefit Concert for Food Connection presented by Dig Local Asheville with lots of music, dancing and great raffle prizes from some of Asheville’s most loved businesses. Line up includes: stephaniesĭd, LYRIC, Red Honey, Juan Holiday of the Secret B. Sides, Jr. James & the Late Guitar, Doss Church, The Wilhelm Brothers, Debrissa & The Bear King, The Bread & Butter Band, Posh Hammer, The Paper Crowns and famous busker, Abby the Spoon Lady. This is an all ages, family-friendly event. ALL proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting FOOD CONNECTION!

  • February, 17
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Regional Spring Basketball Blowout

“Buncombe County Special Olympics (with the generous support of Asheville Christian Academy) will be hosting a regional spring basketball blowout. The event will feature 3-on-3 competition as well as skill challenges.”

  • February, 17
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Bearwallow Mountain Hike

Join us for a 2.0 mile roundtrip hike to enjoy the almost 360 degree views at the top of Bearwallow Mountain!! We will meet at the rusted gate for our welcome circle and depart on the trail by 11:15. Due to the nature of the trail carriers are suggested for children under 3. Parking is limited along the shoulder of the road, so bring a friend and carpool together!

  • February, 17
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Spring Awakening ~ Singing Alive Monthly Song Circle ~ March

“Join us in lovely Reems Creek valley for songs to celebrate the suns journey northward, the blossoms dreamily Awakening from winter slumber and the rising sap of the forested blue ridge…

Families and children, elders and teens all welcome, bring an open breath-filled heart, fresh spring water 😉 and a voice ready to sincerely court the world back into green freshness (any songs you carry in this realm humbly welcome).

Many thanks to Miriah and her house and landmates for hosting. #770-595-1074

Address
15 Rector Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787

Your facilitator,
Macon”

  • February, 15
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DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS UNTIL THEY CRY WOLF, a musical romp through Aesop’s fables* stage production (5+yrs)

“Aesop was never so charming as in DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS UNTIL THEY CRY WOLF, a tour de force of Aesop’s world. This musical, filled with ancient wisdom and today’s wit, clever lyrics and singable modern music,  involves every age in tuneful pleasure.

Highlights include: the famous race of tortoise and hare (“You got to keep on keeping on”); a soft-shoe number by the fox (“Flatter them, and you’ll walk away with the cheese”); a rousing peasant dance in the bundle of sticks (“The trick is to stick together”); a chorus line of sheep (“If he’s got fleece but the wrong kind of nose, maybe he’s simply a wolf in sheep’s clothes”)”

  • February, 15
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Wee Naturalists (2-5yrs)

Children ages two to five will delight in short nature walks, stories, crafts and live animal visits from the Arboretum’s classroom critters. The Arboretum’s professional environmental educators introduce a whole host of nature topics that invite children to explore the natural world as well as their own interests and abilities.

  • Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Younger siblings under two years of age as well as adults attend free of charge. To ensure a quality program, older siblings (above age five) are not permitted to attend.
  • All participants receive free parking when pre-registering online (highly recommended). Drop in registrations are accepted only if space allows.
  • For a Sibling Discount, please enter the promo code WNAC1 when prompted during registration.
  • All participants should be dressed for an outdoor program and ready to explore!

Schedule

The Wee Naturalist program meets on Mondays, March through May and September through November. The classroom opens for exploration at 9:30 a.m., the program begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at 11:15 a.m.

**Pre-registration closes at 9am on each class day, so be sure to sign up early!**

For more information about the Wee Naturalist program, contact Michelle Pearce, Youth Education Coordinator, at 828-665-2492 ext. 624.

 

UPCOMING CLASSES

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