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October 6 @ 8pm.
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String Cheese Incident
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Event takes place in
the Civic Center
Auditorium .
-(828) 259-5544
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October 7th @ 9 pm.
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The David Grisman Quintet
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For more than 40 years,
mandolinist/composer
David Grisman has been
busy creating "dawg"
music, a blend of many
stylistic influences
(including swing,
bluegrass, latin, jazz
and gypsy) so unique he
gave it its own name.
-(828) 225-5851
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October 11th & 12th @
10:30 am.
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Geology Walk
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Join geologists from the
Colburn Earth Science
Museum for an enjoyable
stroll through downtown
Asheville while observing
the natural building
stone used in some of the
city's most beautiful and
historic buildings
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October 8th @ 2:15 pm.
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I Love You, You're
Perfect... Now Change
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This musical
celebration of the
mating game takes on
the truths and myths
behind relationships
at the Flat Rock
Playhouse.
-(828) 693-0731
-frp@flatrockplayhouse.org
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October 9th @ 8
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Contra Dance
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Beginners welcome. $6 at
the door.
At The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
Asheville, NC
-828) 232-5800
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October 10@ 8:30
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Damien Jurado w/Rosie
Thomas
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(828) 232-5800
There comes a time in
every artist's career
when he disconnects
himself from the public.
Fans, friends, critics,
they'll all be left
behind in the creative
process; maybe for only a
spell, maybe forevermore.
When that break happens,
it's both liberating and
terrifying.
At The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
Asheville, NC
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October 11th @ 1:15
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Home From School
Happenings
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- (828) 254-6373
1:15 Fun with Bones and
Muscles: Learn how bones
and muscles - two of our
incredible body systems -
work to keep us fit and
strong.
The Health Adventure
2 Pack Sq
Asheville, NC
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October 12th @ 8
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George Carlin
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(828) 259-5544
8pm Don't miss this
oppurtunity to see
America's most
irreverant, poignant, and
arguably funniest
comedian. Hailed as the
second greatest stand-up
comedian of all time by
Comedy Central, Carlin is
appearing for one night
only in the Civic Center
Auditorium.
Asheville Civic
Center
87 Haywood St
Asheville, NC
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October 12th @ 9
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DEL tha funkee homosapien
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Desc:
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- (828) 225-5851
Plus Mike Relm, Motion
Man & Bukue One:
Lodged into the hip-hop
scene in 1990, Del
started off his
professional mceeing
career writing lyrics for
his cousin Ice Cube's
crew, The Lench Mob at
the age of 18.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC
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October 13th @ 8
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Title:
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Christine Kane
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-(828) 257-4530
Kane brilliantly weaves a
comedic thread throughout
her stories and anecdotes
while conveying a sense
of magic and
encouragement with her
songs and voice.
Diana Wortham Theatre
2 S Pack sq
Asheville, NC
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October 13th @ 9
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The Biscuit Burners
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-(828) 232-5800
9pm w/Blind Corn Liquor
Pickers- The importance
of artists' work can be
measured by the response
from their peers, the
media, and their
audience. That being
said, the world has taken
notice of The Biscuit
Burners, and has welcomed
their Fiery Mountain
Music with open arms.
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October 14th @ 1
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Life Model Drawing Class
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(828) 253-3227
1-5 pm Adult Studio
Drawing Class iwth
Signmund Abeles
The Asheville Art
Museum
2 South Pack Sq
Asheville, NC
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October 14th @ 7:30
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Pirates of Penzance
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Desc:
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(828) 259-5544
Bravo Presents: Pirate of
Penzance in the Civic
Center Auditorium
Asheville Civic
Center
87 Haywood St
Asheville, NC
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October 14th @ 10:30 pm.
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Clown Show
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Enjoy a day of family fun
for everyone with The
Health Adventure's Clown
Show. New skits, songs,
face painting and general
clowning around are all
part of this exciting day
for children and
families.
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October 16th @ 10am
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Potpourri: Walk in the
Gardens
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(828) 252-5190
These informal walks will
be led by a variety of
people who are involved
with the Gardens and will
include a "grab bag" or
potpourri of unscheduled
topics that the walk
leader chooses to offer
on any given day.
bgardens@bellsouth.net
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October 17th @ 8 pm.
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The Celtic Tenors
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(828) 257-4530
Enjoy a remarkable
evening with the rich,
solid singing and
arrangements of one of
Ireland's most-touted
cultural exports.
Diana Wortham Theatre
2 S Pack sq
Asheville, NC
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Octoboer 18th @ 8 pm.
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The End of the Moon
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(828) 253-3227
A subtle collage of
electronics, violin, and
video form the backdrop
for Laurie Anderson's
newest solo work, The End
of the Moon. A break from
her normally extensive
reliance on multimedia,
this performance is an
intentially low-tech
reflection on
contemporary American
culture.
mailbox@ashevilleart.org
The Asheville Art
Museum
2 South Pack Sq
Asheville, NC
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October 20th @ 8
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Title:
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Mark Nizer
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Desc:
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(828) 257-4530
Imagine: the Laser Diablo
-- four lasers juggled at
1000 rpm with the
spinning laser beams
dancing just above your
head, a black light
juggling routine that
literally puts juggling
in a whole new light, or
five ping pong balls
being thrown 20 feet in
the air using only one's
mouth.
Diana Wortham Theatre
2 S Pack sq
Asheville, NC
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October 21st @ 9:30
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Benevento Russo Duo
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Plus Chris Harford and
the Band of Changes: Two
guys, four hands,
kaleidoscopically
exploding wall of sound.
Fifteen years playing
together, 250 shows per
annum, famous to the
underground - they are
Marco Benevento and Joe
Russo.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC
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October 21th @ noon
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Bass Tournament
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Desc:
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(814) 342-6706
The Bradford Ranger
District of the Allegheny
National Forest presents
a Bass Tournament. This
event is sponsored by
Philipburg Bassmasters.
15 participants. For more
information, please
contact Jeff Wood (814)
342-6706.
www.cradleofforestry.org
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October 22nd
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Artists in Wood Annual
Show
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(828) 665-2492
Delight in the
exceptional variety of
mums on display in this
juried show, from the
smallest "button mums" to
giant "football mums."
The weekend also includes
special guided garden and
trail walks, tours, music
and family
activities.
NC Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted
Way
Asheville, NC
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October 24 @ 8:30
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Title:
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Mike Clark
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(828) 232-5800
Mike Clark gained
worldwide recognition as
one of America's foremost
jazz and funk drummers
while playing with Herbie
Hancock and the
Headhunters in the early
1970's. He became known
as a major innovator
through his incisive
playing on Hancock's
album Thrust which
garnered him an
international cult
following.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
Asheville, NC
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25th-26th
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WNC Orchid Society Show
& Plant Sale, and
Sneak Peek at Spring
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North Carolina Arboretum:
A weekend of natural
beauty. View hundreds of
orchids and learn about
home orchid care from the
pros. Guided garden
walks, family activities
and more. 828-665-2492
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October 26th @ 9
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The Melvins
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(828) 225-5851
Known almost as much for
their sludgy tribute to
the sounds of Black
Sabbath as their
association with adoring
fan and protege Kurt
Cobain, The Melvins were
revered by many of the
grunge bands that hit big
in the early '90s.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC
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October 27th @ 7:15
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The Rain Maker
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(828) 693-0731
Set in the 1950's
drought-plagued West, the
lives of the Curry family
are permanently altered
by the arrival of a
smooth-talking con man
who promises to conjure
rain for a fee.
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville
Highway
Flat Rock, NC
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October 29th @ 10 am.
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Tree and Leaf ID and
Rubbing
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(828) 252-5190
Join Suzanne Wodek to
learn how to identify
trees by bark, leaves and
flowers/fruits. Fallen
leaves will be gathered
to press for future
identification and craft
projects. Donation of $1
per child is
appreciated.
bgardens@bellsouth.net
Asheville Botanical
Gardens
151 W.T. Weaver Blvd
Asheville, NC
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:: November
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Dates:
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November 1st @ 2:15 &
7:15
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Title:
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The Rainmaker
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Desc:
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(828) 693-0731
Set in the 1950's
drought-plagued West, the
lives of the Curry family
are permanently altered
by the arrival of a
smooth-talking con man
who promises to conjure
rain for a fee.
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville
Highway
Flat Rock, NC
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Dates:
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November 4th @ 8
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the bluehouse
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(828) 257-4530
Catch one of Australia's
premier independent folk
duos for an immensely
entertaining and engaging
live show, back for a
second Mainstage Series
performance by audience
demand.
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