“Looking for a unique way to spend quality time with your Valentine? Hermit thrushes, cedar waxwings, American goldfinches and brown creepers are among the many species of birds that spend the winter at Lake James. Ranger Jamie Cameron will be on hand to lead the hike, spot and identify birds along the way.
The hike will take place on the 2.25-mile Fox Den Loop Trail.
Dress appropriately for the weather and meet at the Catawba River Area breezeway at 10 a.m.”
“Birding can be enjoyed year ‘round at Chimney Rock, and the ample viewsheds provided by leafless trees during our cooler months are an excellent time to check out our feathered friends. Grab your binoculars and a field guide and follow a Park naturalist to see which birds have stuck close to Chimney Rock for the winter season.
Dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water.
Space is limited to 15, and advance registration is required, so call 800-277-9611 today to reserve your spot!
Cost includes Park admission.”
“Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
Thomas Edison, Dian Fossey, Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and more all make their appearance in this fast-paced show. In a whirlwind tour through time, your young audience meets some of America’s most famous inventors and scientists. The best part of this program is the audience interaction. We feature audience volunteers onstage that help Ben Franklin fly his kite, work with Alexander Graham Bell on placing a phone call and so much more. This rollicking educational adventure is laugh-out-loud funny.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.
Asheville Community Theatre is offering student matinees of selected shows in our Mainstage season. After the success of last season, ACT will continue to partner with Bright Star Touring Theatre and Red Herring Puppets for additional student matinees. Our Student Matinee performances are exciting and inspiring – they are a great way for your students to experience live theatre!
Where do we park? What if it snows? Please download and read our Student Matinee information packet before you reserve!
Student matinee tickets are $7. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made online or by phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
If any student is unable to attend due to financial circumstances, financial assistance may be available.
“Presented by Red Herring Puppets
Red Herring Puppets was awarded an UNIMA citation of excellence (the highest honor in American puppetry) for its production of Aesop’s Fables. It is an original, rhymed version of the classic tales, told with original music by Cathy Riley and large table top puppets. These timeless stories are simple to understand and address topics relevant to school age children such as bullying, selfishness, competition, ingenuity, and the affirmation that little beings can achieve great things.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.”
“Presented by Asheville Community Theatre
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to a butter battling military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s attention to the speck of dust and his “loitering” care of Mayzie LaBird’s egg has elicited taunting and accusations from the rest of the animal kingdom, except for Gertrude McFuzz, who longs for his attention, and JoJo, whose “thinks” save them all in the end.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.”
Feb 23rd & March 1st
“Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
This show is a celebration of African American folktales, oral traditions & literature. We are so thrilled to present trickster shorts like the Anansi Tales that can be traced back to the African Continent to the trickster rabbit stories of the Southern Gullah people. We also showcase tall tales like John Henry which became especially popular during the Civil Rights Movement. This interactive production is an exciting and enthusiastic exploration into this wonderful literary world.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.”
“Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre
For your youngest audiences we introduce this much anticipated production that celebrates the life and work of Dr. King in an accessible and easy to follow story. Students will learn about key moments in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia and the important lessons passed down by his father, to some of his greatest moments as an inspiring leader. Meet Dr. King is the perfect introduction to an American hero and will inspire young audiences to use peace, leadership and conflict resolution in their own schools and communities.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.”
“Red Herring Puppets is performing “The Big Dipper: Calendar, Compass, and Clock”. Puppeteers are Lisa Sturz and John Jones.
This spectacular production uses cultural legend and scientific fact to enhance appreciation of The Big Dipper. Audiences learn how the Big Dipper can be used as a calendar, a compass, and a clock through stories from four cultures: the Chinese legend of K’uei, the Underground Railroad, the Greek legend of Callisto, and the Micmac Indian legend of the Sky Bear. This curriculum based performance includes over two dozen beautifully crafted marionettes and twice as many shadow images.
Student matinee tickets are $6. Reservations are first come, first serve, and seating is limited. Reservations can be made by mail or phone. One free chaperone ticket is given per 25 paid tickets.
Please feel free to call Chanda Calentine if you have any questions at 828-254-1320 x27. Call the Box Office Manager Waylon Wood at 828-254-1320 x21 to make reservations.”
“Overnight retreat for mothers and children through age 18. Family meditation, storytelling, crafts, led by Rev. Teijo Munnich”