Feb 06 Thursday
Based in NYC since 2019, Jon Lehrer started his company in 2007 in Buffalo, NY and has already received critical acclaim nationally and internationally. Under his artistic direction, the company showcases Jon’s unique choreography and embodies his definitive style. His extensive background in both the modern and jazz dance idioms fosters choreography that is organic, athletic, artistic, and often humorous, reflecting life experience and the human condition.
Photo by: AC DeMarco
Feb 07 Friday
FIRST FRIDAYS
Make GCCA Your First Stop for First Friday
Visit GCCA on the First Friday of the month from 6 – 9 pm to view exhibitions in the Main Gallery and Community Gallery, meet the GCCA Studio Artists, buy local art, and participate in special family art activities! Follow us on social media for updates and more information.
GRAMMY nominated John Brown is a Jazz bassist, composer, educator and actor. The “little” Big Band features 11 musicians plus the uber talented vocalist Shana Tucker. Shana has a voice that defies categorization, effortlessly traversing genres and evoking a range of emotions. Her soul-stirring performances are imbued with passion and authenticity, drawing listeners into her nuanced world of song-storytelling and musical explorations.
Join us for an evening reception celebrating our Beloved Annual Miniatures Show and a sweet pre-Valentine's Day event on Friday February 7th from 5-8PM!Eddie Cabbage, Asheville's own Typewriter Poet, will be on hand to create custom poems on whatever subject your heart desires and a flower bar will be set up in the gallery for you to create a custom bouquet for your sweetie! Live music from Aaron Kruse completes the evening's offerings!The little Valentine's tradition we LOVE, the 21st Annual Miniatures Show features new work from 16 members of our folk art family. The artwork in this show might be limited in size, but there are never any restrictions on subject or spirit! Small but mighty indeed!For more information about this treasured tradition, please visit our website: https://www.amerifolk.com/artists/21st-annual-miniatures-show/This event is free and open to the public.Wine, beer, and light refreshments will be provided by the gallery.Poems $10Small Bouquets $15Large Bouquets $20
Tommy Prine's debut album This Far South (June 2023) was not only a long-awaited introduction but a testimony to Prine's 20s and the loss, love, and growth that has defined them. Co-produced by a close friend and kindred musical spirit, Ruston Kelly, and beloved Nashville engineer and producer, Gena Johnson, the album is rich and dynamic from cathartic jams to nostalgic storytelling. Celebrating the album's first year, Tommy is releasing a deluxe version of the record on June 21, 2024 – featuring reimagined versions, a special guest and a brand new song.
"Releasing my debut album changed so much in my life. The only things that stayed the same were my family, my pets, and my friends. Everything else changed drastically. I've had a few moments that felt like the point of no return, releasing the album being one of them. Not in a scary way, just in a way that there is no taking back art that you put out into the world. Once it has affected one other person, it has already begun its own life and will in turn change the creator's life."
Prine is currently crisscrossing the country headlining shows with his band and appearing at festivals including Green River, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Bourbon & Beyond. This past year, Prine opened for Jason Isbell and Tyler Childers, was named one of Amazon Music's 2023 Breakthrough Artists to Watch and wrapped up the year by making his Grand Ole Opry debut.
Tommy learned to play guitar by watching his father, mimicking the ways his fingers moved, he inadvertently developed his own singular style. Prine sonically brings together a colorful patchwork of musical influences spanning Gillian Welch, Outkast, Bon Iver, the Strokes and more. Lyrically, Tommy explores existential questions and emotional experiences in his music.
This performance unites profound music, art, and community generosity to assist artists impacted by Hurricane Helene through a collaboration between our host Lexington Glassworks and the Storm String Quartet.Musicians:Mariya Potapova, Violin 1Jonathan Urizar, Violin 2Daphne Bickley, ViolaAmanda Durst, CelloProgram:American Haiku, Paul WianckoDuo for Two Violins, Op. 24 No. 6, Ignaz PleyelFeature: String Quartet No. 8, Dmitri ShostakovichStrum, Jesse Montgomery
The Deep Shallow Band’s music is often described as “Southern soul rock and roll” reminiscent of the Allman Brothers Band and The Black Crowes. Their musical chemistry, talent, and camaraderie shine through during their energetic performances and on their new album, “Copy and Paste,” released in the spring of 2023. The band has entertained an enthusiastic following throughout North Carolina since 2014 and would love to see you at the Visulite.
Feb 08 Saturday
APLR Presents: Seán Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band
Doors 6PM || Show 7PM
Experience heart-expanding ancient mantras, given new voice through dynamic songs that merge conscious lyrics and New Orleans roots, rock, gospel, and world grooves.
The band includes Seán (vocals and harmonium); Alvin Young (6 string fretless bass & guitar); Gwendolyn Colman (percussion & vocals); Narada Wise (drums) and multi-instrumentalist Chris Rosser.
”The music of Seán Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band flows from the mystical confluence of the Ganges River and the Mississippi Delta—the deep bhakti tradition of Indian devotional chanting fused with the cultural cross-currents that so enrich the music of the group’s hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. The result is music of majestic musical and emotional range—a heart journey from darkness to light, wrought from the homespun cloth of gospel, blues, soul, country, rock, Celtic folk, and other musical influences, all filtered through the magical Afro-Caribbean-inflected rhythmic flair of the Crescent City.
The much-beloved band evoke, conjure and celebrate that universally felt yet impossible-to-define essence that lies at the heart of all things, what Bob Marley once called “a natural mystic, flowing through the air.” – Alan di Perna (Rolling Stone Magazine, Creem, Billboard)
LATE SHOW!
Show: 11:45pm | Doors: 11pm
$25 - $28
The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Bike Love '25 @ Eulogy
Whether you ride or just love a great party, Bike Love '25 is where music, community, and high-energy vibes come together. Bring your crew, hit the dance floor, and celebrate the joy of movement—on and off the bike!
Feb 12 Wednesday
Debuting this month, we will be launching a series called Folk Club! Folk Club is an artfully curated open mic event celebrating folk artists from Appalachia and beyond. Join us on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 in our taproom turned listening room to help us kick off this series we have poured a whole lot of love and intention into. Hosted by our dear friend, Old Sap!
Feb 13 Thursday
人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength
Take a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition, where heart-thumping rhythms explode from a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program, which challenges the influence of artificial intelligence on art. Back by popular demand, this troupe’s explosively percussive performances evoke “the pulse of the gods” (Neue Presse, Hanover, Germany) to prove there’s no substitute for the fire of the human spirit.
Join us for a square dance in MHU’s Loft in McConnell Hall (https://www.mhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Campus-Map.pdf) with live old-time music! Absolutely no experience is necessary – first-timers are welcome and encouraged. The caller will tell you what to do. Rodney Sutton will call the dance and William Ritter & Friends will provide tunes.
This dance is free and open to all – both on campus and community. A great way to unwind and be a part of an Appalachian tradition. Brought to you by the Ramsey Center for Appalachian Studies with support from the Madison County Tourism Development Authority.
Joy Oladokun: The Blackbird Tour
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
$25 - $30
A Benefit for the North Carolina Community Foundation. Joy is donating 100% of the proceeds from this performance to NCCF's Disaster Relief Fund to help rebuild after the disastrous effects of Hurricane Helene across Appalachia.
Experience the incredible talent and energy of All-Star Charlotte Musicians - all for a great cause. Join us for a night of Classic Progressive Rock, memorable moments, and making wishes come true.
2025 Edition of Prog For Wishes, hosted by Bizzy The Entertainer - Performed by: Billy DeMarco, Bryan Askew, Byron Stein, Caleb Davis, Chad Thompson, Chris Jones, Chris Lambert, Chuck Padgett, Cliff Stankiewicz, Colby Dobbs, Curtis Wingfield, Dan Vitco, Elizabeth Kowalski - Neon Rose, Emanuel Wynter, Gary Plyler, Greg Lilley, James Nelson, Jason Poore, Jessica Moore, John Shaughnessy, Kevin Cosgrove, Kevin Lusk, Maria Elisa Grosso, Mike Salvatore, Mikey Marrero, Omari Wilkerson, Ottavio Saluzzi, Payton Velligan, Pete Lents, Phil Howe, Robert (Robeone) Schindler, Roey Haviv, Ron Brendle, Todd Woerner, Troy Conn
Feb 23 Sunday
España!October 6, 2024 at 3:00 pm
Three different composers capture the essence of Spain: Emmanuel Chabrier’s rhapsodic España opens the program, Nicolai Rimsky-Korasakov’s Capriccio espagñol is an exciting showcase for the orchestra, and Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole features the brilliant SooBean Lee, violin. Fantástico!Get your tickets at www.brevardphilharmonic.org or call 828-884-4221
This event was originally scheduled for Oct. 6th 2024, but due to the hurricane it has been rescheduled to Feb 23rd. All tickets for the Oct 6th date will be honored on February 23rd.
Mar 09 Sunday
Join the Brevard Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra for an intimate afternoon of Chamber Strings on March 9, 2025. Delight in works by Grainger, Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Janacek, performed by our exceptional musicians. Experience a captivating concert that celebrates the elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty of string music—an afternoon sure to leave you inspired!
Mar 29 Saturday
Witness the exceptional performance of Cirque de la Symphonie with the Brevard Philharmonic on March 29, 2025. Blending the elegance of the orchestra with the awe-inspiring magic of Cirque. Be blown away by breathtaking acrobatics and stunning music performed live. An unforgettable experience that will leave you and your family in awe!